Offline Maps (downloaded and stored on your device) are essential for travel in areas where you may find no cell service. Keeping your maps up-to-date ensures accurate navigation and hassle-free travel. Here's why it's essential and how you can easily update your offline maps:
Why Update Your Maps?
Ever Evolving Roads
Roads and traffic patterns continuously change. Regular updates guarantee that your maps reflect the latest road networks, new constructions, and closures.
Improved Navigation Accuracy
Frequent updates mean enhanced accuracy in navigation. Outdated maps might lead to incorrect routes or errors during trip planning, potentially causing inconvenience.
Error Prevention
An expired map will trigger error messages when planning a trip. Updating your maps before this expiration ensures uninterrupted navigation.
How to Update Your Maps
From The Home Screen
- On the home screen, scroll down to find the Explore Our Features section.
- Select “Offline Access”
- Select the country whose map you want to download. You have three options- United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Select Recommended, All States, or Downloaded
- Click on the download button next to the state whose map you want to download.
- After the state map is downloaded this icon will appear -
From App Settings
- On the home screen, select “More” on the bottom right side of the screen.
- Under App Settings, select “Offline Maps”.
- Select the country whose map you want to download. You have three options- United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Click on the download button next to the state whose map you want to download.
- After the state map is downloaded this icon will appear -