Marc Sievers1
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Q: How much data does Maps store on the iPhone?

Is it possible to navigate a longer route on the iPhone without having a cellular data connection? If so how much is stored. It would great to plan a day's driving while using a WiFi connection and then store that on the phone.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.0.1

Posted on Aug 29, 2016 1:33 PM

by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended
Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit
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A:

"Is it possible to navigate a longer route on the iPhone without having a cellular data connection?"

 

No.

Posted on Aug 29, 2016 1:36 PM

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Q: How much data does Maps store on the iPhone?

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  • by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 29, 2016 1:36 PM in response to Marc Sievers1
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    Aug 29, 2016 1:36 PM in response to Marc Sievers1

    "Is it possible to navigate a longer route on the iPhone without having a cellular data connection?"

     

    No.

  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Aug 29, 2016 1:41 PM in response to Marc Sievers1
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    Aug 29, 2016 1:41 PM in response to Marc Sievers1

    Your iPhone uses GPS, not cellular data, to perform the navigation.  At the moment, my maps did not store enough data to actually show up when I do Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage.

     

    Update: Carolyn probably thought of something I overlooked. She is usually spot on.

  • by Michael Black,

    Michael Black Michael Black Aug 29, 2016 1:55 PM in response to Marc Sievers1
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    Aug 29, 2016 1:55 PM in response to Marc Sievers1

    While you cannot do this with the native iOS Maps app, you can with third party maps. Google maps does allow you to cache some limited map area for offline use and their are some free and numerous paid apps in the App Store that can cache internet map data or include offline maps in their download.