How to Delete Offline Google Maps iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |

For offline use, users of Google Maps often download and use Google Maps offline. And, you can simply delete these offline Google maps on iPhone when you no longer need them. To delete offline Google maps, you need a stable internet connection. Let's learn how to do it with the help of this article.

Delete Offline Google Maps iPhone

Step-1 Launch the' Google Maps' App: Let us help you begin with the first step of the process in which you can delete offline Google maps from your iPhone.

So, in the first step:

  • Switch on your iPhone.
  • Find the icon of the 'Google Maps app.
  • Then, click on the app icon to open it.
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Step-2 Tap on Your 'Profile': In the second step, you have to tap on the 'Profile Picture' that is associated with the Google Maps account on your iPhone.

  • This profile picture icon is available on the top right corner of the screen.
  • You can see the picture attached below for reference.
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Step-3 Choose the 'Offline Maps' Option: A list of the following options will appear on your screen:

  • Turn on incognito mode
  • Your profile
  • Your timeline
  • Offline Maps, etc.

You have to click on the option that says 'Offline Maps' from these options.

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Step-4 Tap On the '•••' Dots Icon: The window of 'Offline Maps' will now open up on the screen of your iPhone.

  • On this window, go to the section that says 'Home'.
  • From the right side of the option, you have to click on the '•••' dots icon.
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Step-5 Click on 'Delete': After that, you will get the following four options on your screen:

  • Update
  • Rename
  • Delete
  • Cancel

Click on the 'Delete' option from this list to move forward.

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Step-6 Tap on the 'Delete' Button From Here: Finally, you have to click on the 'Delete' button from the form that appears on your screen to confirm your decision of deleting the map.

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The offline map that was saved on your device will finally be deleted permanently when you click on the 'Delete' button in the final step.

FAQ

Can I Delete All The Offline Maps At Once?

No, you can not delete all the offline maps at once in your Google Maps account.

You can only delete a single offline map at one time. For deleting multiple offline maps, follow the same technique for all of them.

What Is The Purpose of Offline Google Maps?

Downloading offline Google Maps on your iPhone can be very beneficial in case you do not have a stable internet connection.

This is because you can access and view offline maps even in the absence of a data connection. But, you need the internet to download them.

Do Offline Maps Also Get Deleted When I Clear Google Maps Cache?

The Cache of an app only contains all the metadata, empty folders, and unnecessary information.

This means when you clear the app cache of your Google Maps app, nothing will happen to the offline maps that you have in your Google account.

For How Long Are Downloaded Google Maps Saved?

Google Maps that you download in your app are saved for a total of 15 days, in case of no updation. This can further be extended by updation.

How Can I Auto-Download Offline Maps in Google Maps?

Easily auto-download the offline maps in your Google Maps app in the given steps:

  • Open Google Maps.
  • From the bottom, click on the 'Settings' option.
  • Select 'Privacy Center'.
  • Then, click on 'Offline maps'.
  • Finally, just click on 'Auto-download offline maps'.

 

You must keep the habit of deleting all the unnecessary offline maps in the Google Maps app of your account. It saves a lot of storage space in your app as well as on your device.

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