To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

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You can also use Live View to get even more detailed walking directions. It uses your phone's camera to identify shops, signs ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.