Waze v5.24.0.1 APK + MOD (Optimized)

This Waze MOD APK provides a decensored navigation experience by restoring the exact location of fixed and mobile speed cameras that are often restricted in standard builds. It introduces several visual optimizations and audio enhancements designed to improve driver awareness and interface readability.

What’s Modified in Waze

• Restores the display of the exact location for both fixed and mobile speed cameras on the map.
• Increases the size of the speed limit sign within the interface for better visibility during transit.
• Enables radar sound alerts to trigger regardless of the current driving speed, rather than only when speeding.
• Includes a personalized card skin with a black background to reduce battery consumption and minimize screen burn-in on AMOLED displays.
• Adds a selection of new voices including Vanessa, Morgan (Cars voice), Svenska (boosted French voice), and Srpski.
• Provides a Star Wars voice option located immediately after the English voice selections in the settings.
• Replaces the solid orange signal button with a transparent gray version to improve map readability and protect screen health.
• Introduces a reporting feature for incorrect or missing speed limits accessible by clicking the speedometer and selecting report.
• Adjusts default announcement distances for road controls to 1500 meters for highways, 1200 meters for fast lanes, and 1000 meters for standard roads.
• Allows for manual configuration of alert distances by editing the Alerts.Alert Distanc_ and Alerts.Police Alert Distac_ lines within the Preferences file.

This build is version 5.18.5.5 with a file size of 141M and uses the package name com.waze; as a modified file, it is re-signed and cannot be installed over an existing copy from the official store.

About Waze

Waze is a smart, public-friendly app that lets users share and access real-time traffic maps for any given route. Waze works by collecting and analyzing hundreds of thousands of traffic data points from its many users to help drivers avoid traffic and any other road bumps. Waze is able to provide this service through its high-definition location technology. When users want to reach a certain location, Waze suggests that location almost immediately, and a route is instantly available. Waze prides itself in offering shortcut and time-efficient navigational routes. When compared to other similar applications, Waze has a much more advanced positioning and traffic information updating system that other applications lack, making Waze both brighter and more user friendly.

The app goes beyond simple navigation and includes social coordination features and family safety. It even includes a feature that lets users locate family members via their GPS. This is an important feature for a lot of people for various reasons, but the primary use case of GPS location tracking is to determine a family member’s location. The tracking system is very precise and records a history of the movements of people and the tracked person’s path. Extremely easy, feature-rich tracking can be set up by any Safety-Concerned Family Head. Coordination of social plans is simplified by the Share ETA (estimated time of arrival) feature. Users are able to schedule meetings, whether they’re going to be at a certain restaurant or cafe, or planning group trips. By sending a Group ETA, everyone in the group is provided navigation directions, and voice instructions (if the app is even installed on their device). This feature allows total visibility over the planned trip and when each individual has begun their trip and when they will arrive at the destination.

The utility also enables better management of road tasks and enhances road safety. It has a built-in speedometer that calculates and notifies the user when driving reaches the speed limit. The application provides repeated warnings to the driver to help them avoid traffic violations. The application helps drivers avoid traffic violations. It also helps them maintain a safe driving profile. The utility also helps locate the optimum navigation routes. Beyond navigation, the utility helps locate the most economical gas stations. It not only locates the refueling stations but also provides a price list of each station to help the users make the most economical selection of stations. The utility also enables drivers to plan for toll costs for the trip. The utility helps avoid distracted driving and enhances road safety. It allows the use of voice commands to perform searches. This makes it possible to use the map without looking away to text for driving directions. It helps maintain focus on the driving.

A unique selling point of the software is its ability to provide offline maps on a global scale. Several navigational applications require 4G or Wi-Fi access to provide map data and self location services. In contrast, this application’s map data and self location services are accessible without an internet connection. Therefore, the software’s users always have their current position and know how to reach their destination irrespective of the quality of the signal. The software is installed on the devices of the users. It provides continuous road safety alerts to the users. The map is designed to be both informative and usable. The software uses GPS to provide rapid and constantly tracking from one end of the road to the other to the end of the map. These tools complement one another from speed control to offline availability. The application aims to improve convenience in dealing with road traffic for each and every user.

Key features

• Accurate GPS tracking for every road to provide fast information.
• Silent GPS tracking and location history for family members.
• Voice-activated search functions for hands-free navigation.
• Continuous real-time warnings for traffic hazards and police presence.
• Offline map support for navigation without an internet connection.
• Integrated speedometer with speed limit notifications and alerts.
• Gas station locator with integrated fuel price lists.
• Toll road cost estimation for planned routes.
• Share ETA functionality for group trip coordination and arrival updates.

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FAQ

What does Waze MOD APK unlock?

This Waze version (5.18.5.5) includes the modification: Optimized. Other features remain identical to the standard Waze app, and all adjustments take effect immediately after you finish the installation process.

What is the latest version of Waze MOD APK?

This 5.18.5.5 build matches the Waze release from August 18, 2026. We don’t keep older versions here. Update by installing this file over your current app; if you see a signature error, you should uninstall your previous version before trying the new installation again.

Is Waze MOD APK safe to download?

This Waze 5.18.5.5 file is the Waze app with Optimized applied. 433 people gave it a 3.8 rating. It does not require root. If you see a Play Protect alert, it is normal, but always download from this page to be sure.

Can I use Waze MOD APK on PC or iPhone?

Since this is an Android file, it cannot run on iPhone. For computers, you can use the 141M file inside an emulator like BlueStacks or LDPlayer. Just set up your chosen emulator and then drag the application file into it.