How to Adjust Google Maps Settings to Save Battery Power

Once you activate Battery Saver mode, the map interface will switch to black and white. Here's how to enable Battery Saver on Google Maps.

Instructions on How to Enable Battery Saver Mode on Google Maps

Open the Google Maps app and then tap your profile picture. Next, tap Settings > Navigation .

This will display the navigation settings for the app. Scroll down to the Driving options group and enable Power saving mode to activate battery saving mode on Google Maps.

Open the map section and you'll see a simple, black-and-white interface including the map layer. The system status bar is at the top. At the bottom, you only see route information. Google has removed all the floating action buttons (FABs) on the right, and your current speed is not displayed either.

Swiping down on the screen will display the entire notification panel. Tapping the screen or the power button will return to the previous map interface. Otherwise, Battery Saver mode will automatically turn off when the journey is complete.

This feature is available on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Google says battery life in this mode can be extended by up to four hours.

Use Google Maps Offline

You are required to use Wi-Fi or mobile data to use Google Maps. This consumes a lot of resources and will drain your battery. Therefore, you should use offline maps to ensure you don't need the internet and save battery power.

• Instructions on using Google Maps offline on Android

Turn Off Background App Refresh on Your Phone

On iOS

In the Settings interface, tap on the Google Maps app , then turn off Background Refresh to do so.

On Android

You tap Settings , then Apps , and then the Google Maps app . In the information screen, tap Cellular data and WiFi .

At this point, you need to turn off Background Data mode to stop using mobile data in the background.

Turn Off the Feature Directly on Your iPhone

When you use features that work directly with Google Maps, real-time information is displayed on the map. This will consume your phone's battery power.

Go to Settings and then tap on Touch ID & Passcode . Then, turn off Live Activity .

Turn Off Google Maps Location History

Google Maps uses location history for map data, which also drains your device's battery.

You can access the Google activity management page.

In the Timeline section, as shown in the image, click Off to turn off location history.

Additionally, you can also delete your Google Maps location history as shown below.

Disable 3D Mode on Google Maps

Google Maps' 3D map mode consumes extra battery power to process the graphics. It's best to use the default map mode for Google Maps.

In the map interface, tap the layer icon , then tap Default for Google Maps.