Help needed. phone on GPS

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Can anyone help? I want to use an old smartphone with no SIM card as a standalone GPS device.
I've tried using Google Maps, but after entering a destination, I receive a warning that it requires Wi-Fi to search. Can anyone tell me what I need to turn on or off the make it work. Also tried other map services like OS and Waves, but it's the same.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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According to Google, you need to download offline maps and then it will work.
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I'll try that. Cheers
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