- It is a fact that if Maps does not respond to directions when connected to a mobile network, we run the risk of getting lost or not reaching our destination on time, among other difficulties.
- Downloading the maps to view them offline later is an option, but there are other interesting tricks that you should put into practice to solve the problem
In recent times, we have found that There are several users who comment that Google Maps does not work with mobile data, so we are going to explain what you should do in those cases to make it work. After all, most of us turn to Google maps when we’re away from home and it makes sense that it could show us maps and information more in those situations than before we left home.
If Maps doesn’t respond to directions when you’re connected to a mobile network, we run the risk of getting lost or not reaching our destination in a timely manner, so we should solve it before starting our trip.
What to do if Google Maps does not work with mobile data?
Enable mobile data
The most normal thing is that your mobile data is enabled, but you have to make sure that they are. Just see the quick menu of your iPhone or Android to check if mobile data is enabled and working. You can try your luck with the other applications to know if the problem is only with Maps or with other.
restart the phone
Then, you have to restart your phone to be sure that it is not a faulty file. Many times, some essential file is damaged or corrupted and that prevents it from performing the requested action.
Calibrate the maps
If Google Maps works but the information it provides is not exact and you are not satisfied, you should calibrate this application before continuing. We already explained how to calibrate the compass in Maps, so be sure to try it.
Enable data roaming
You also have to make sure that you have data roaming enabled, which allows the use of mobile networks. When we are in regions far from our usual areas, the operator may use roaming, thus allowing us to enjoy a better connection than we would have with their own facilities.
In both iOS and Android you have to go to the Roaming Settings and activate it.
Update Google Maps and your operating system
The failures or errors of the applications can be given by the lack of a vital update of the same. Regularly, developers present updates that may be essential for such apps. Make sure you enter the application store of your operating system and download the latest version possible.
Also, if an iOS or Android update is available, feel free to install it before updating the app. This is because sometimes app updates only appear after updating the operating system.
If nothing helps, download the maps to view them offline
If you continue with the difficulties but now you have to leave, download the maps from Maps to see them offline. Thanks to this, you will not need WiFi or a mobile data connection to be guided during the journey.
- Launch Google Maps
- Swipe up and tap the More button
- On your map, choose Download Offline Map from the onscreen menu
- Confirm by pressing the Download button and wait for it to download
Please note that downloaded maps can take up to 35MB on your computer, so space will be required. You can free up space on Android or iPhone by getting rid of files and apps that are no longer useful to you.
conclusions
Most likely, one of the previous recommendations will allow you to recover the operation of Maps. You should be able to get it working without too much effort because it will almost always be some misconfiguration. By adjusting it, Maps should load all your information with mobile data the same as with WiFi networks.
And if the problem persists, there is always the output of downloading a map to see it later,
