LOTS of us use Google Maps everyday without realising how much mobile data it is using.
Can it be used without data? Here's all you need to know...
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Google Maps is one of the most useful apps on the market Credit: Getty How much data does Google Maps use?
On average, every time miles Google Maps uses about 0.67MB of data - and 0.73MB of data for every 20 minutes.
This isn’t a lot if you compare that streaming a single three minute song uses up the same amount, or sometimes even more, data than Google Maps.
According to reports, Google Maps uses less data than Apple Maps.
Can you use Google Maps without data?
Google Maps can be used offline without data.
All you need to do is download the map before you start your trip.
However downloading the map does require internet connection.
The downside to using offline maps is that you won't get live traffic reports and updates or be able to find the quickest route depending on traffic.
How to download a map Open Google Maps and search for the location you want to save. Tap the bottom info bar Tap the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner Tap Download offline map Choose the size of the region you want to save (pinch to increase size) Tap DOWNLOAD
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