However, there are several reliable ways to get Google Maps functionality onto your device. Here is everything you need to know about accessing Google Maps on Windows CE 6.0. The Reality of Google Maps on Windows CE

Regardless of which alternative you choose, the installation method for any .exe or .cab file on Windows CE 6.0 follows this pattern:

Do not click on any links claiming 'Google Maps 2025 for WinCE'—they are scams or malware. Stick to offline navigation solutions."

Downloading and installing Google Maps Windows CE 6.0 is no longer officially supported by Google

Your old Windows CE 6.0 device may never run Google Maps natively, but with Navitel, iGO, or OSM tiles, it can still guide you home.

While you cannot run Google Maps itself, you can run offline navigation software that uses or similar vector maps . Below are the three most reliable solutions.

By 2012, Google had officially abandoned all Windows Mobile and Windows CE development, focusing entirely on Android and iOS. No version beyond Google Maps 2.x was ever released for CE 6.0, and even that early version is now completely non-functional due to expired APIs and certificate changes.

However, if you are trying to help someone with an old device, here are depending on the platform (Facebook group, forum, or blog).

Before you attempt a download, ensure your hardware meets these minimum specs: At least 400MHz (533MHz+ recommended). RAM: Minimum 64MB (128MB is preferred for map caching).

A popular choice for Eastern Europe and Asia that remains highly compatible with legacy CE hardware.