Apple Maps has to work without a data connection. Otherwise, no one would be able to drive anywhere unless they had a high-speed data signal available. Apple Maps saves the complete details about your route when you start. It also has GPS so it can tell where you are along that route.
Can Apple Maps work without internet?
Without a cellular signal or Wi-Fi, Apple Maps turns into a brick — you can't search for locations, find routes, or do anything useful. ... Since Apple Maps will work offline if you've got navigation going, maybe there's a workaround?
How do I use Apple Maps without service?
Download a map to use offline
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
- Make sure you're connected to the Internet and not in Incognito mode.
- Search for a place, like San Francisco .
- At the bottom, tap the name or address of the place. tap More .
- Select Download offline map. Download.
