4 Ways to Fix Google Maps Draining Battery on Android and iPhone

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Try Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Use Google Maps in Dark Mode

When you use apps in dark mode, your phone requires relatively less power to illuminate the screen. Using Google Maps in dark mode can help save battery life, especially when navigating and keeping your phone awake for an extended period. To enable dark mode in Google Maps:

Step 1:Open theGoogle Mapsapp > tap on yourprofile iconat the top-right corner > selectSettingsfrom the pop-up menu.

Step 2:Tap onTheme> selectAlways in dark theme> tapSave.

If you are using an iPhone, tapDark Modein the Google Maps’ Settings menu and selectOn.

Fix 2: Change Location Permission to While Using the App

Allowing continuous location access to Google Maps can also cause the app to drain your battery faster. To avoid this, allow location access to Google Maps only while using the app.

On Android

Step 1:Long-press on theGoogle Maps app iconand tap theinfo icon.

Step 2:On the app info page, go toPermissions.

Step 3:Tap onLocation> selectAllow only while using the app.

On iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > scroll down to tapGoogle Maps.

Step 2:Tap onLocation> selectWhile Using the App.

Fix 3: Clear Google Maps Cache

Like any other app, Google Maps uses cache data to function smoothly, but sometimes, this data can get corrupted or outdated for various reasons.

When this happens, Google Maps may behave strangely and consume more battery power than usual. You can try clearing the Google Maps app cache to see if that restores normalcy.

Step 1:Long-press on theGoogle Maps app iconand tap theinfo iconfrom the menu

Step 2:Go toStorage>Clear cacheat the bottom.

Fix 4: Use Google Maps in Offline Mode

Is Google Maps still draining the phone’s battery after applying the above tips? You may want to considerusing Google Maps offline. This way, you can use the app’s essential features, like searching for addresses and getting directions, without relying on an internet connection. This can reduce the app’s power consumption and extend your phone’s battery life.

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Last updated on 26 July, 2024

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