Maps app consuming storage space

why my maps are taking up the storage. It’s taking 11gb I want to remove it

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 1, 2026 12:14 PM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2026 3:16 PM

You’ve probably downloaded maps of specific regions for use offline. When your iPhone loses internet connection, the Maps app will not be able to update your location and detour position on a map. The solution is to download maps to use when you’re on.


You can delete the download maps by following this path,


iPhone > tap Maps app > tap your user icon or initials in upper right corner > tap offline maps > delete or swipe to delete

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Feb 1, 2026 3:16 PM in response to saagrika

You’ve probably downloaded maps of specific regions for use offline. When your iPhone loses internet connection, the Maps app will not be able to update your location and detour position on a map. The solution is to download maps to use when you’re on.


You can delete the download maps by following this path,


iPhone > tap Maps app > tap your user icon or initials in upper right corner > tap offline maps > delete or swipe to delete

Maps app consuming storage space

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