Offline Maps
Shared locations show on a map, and maps normally need an internet connection to load. Offline Maps cache the tiles around your area ahead of time, so shared locations keep displaying when you’re off-grid.
Set it up
- Open Settings → Offline Maps.
- Choose a cache limit.
- With a current location fix, tap Refresh Home Area.
The app keeps the area around your home cached, and refreshes it on its own when you have a connection.
Control data use
- Allow Cellular Downloads — turn this off to cache only on Wi-Fi.
Free up space
- Clear Offline Maps removes the cached tiles. They repopulate around your home area the next time you have a connection.