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Hi,
in about two weeks i'll be travelling to London.
As i hopefully get my Desire this week, i've wondered if there was a way to get any satellite maps (or even google maps) to work offline.
Connecting to the internet would be pretty expensive (roaming), so it would be great if i could download the City Map for London on my device and then just use it offline.
Does Google Maps currently offers a possibility to save the cached data? Or are there any good Apps for that?
What's with google navigator? Possible to download maps there?
Thanks in advance
fooXeh
I've never tried (Still waiting for my desire) but i was already checking for some handy apps to do this and found MapDroyd. Just google it (i can't post urls)
Seems it's exactly what u need but maybe there are others apps out there
Thanks,
just looked at Mapdroyd, looks nice.
Not as good as a Offline Google Maps but should do the thing.
- www.mapdroyd.com/
Any other suggestions?
If you download the patch to let you use google nav, (search this forum) it will save the route to your phone, so you dont require data.
This clearly only works if you dont re-route.
Fon22
Look at either Sygic or Co-pilot. Also see the threads that mention them in the Themes and Apps folder. I use Sygic and like it a lot.
I don't need a full navigation software, just want to browse the Satellite map for underground stations, sightseeing stuff and so on.
I'd never dare to drive a car in England, you guys drive on the wrong side of the street
I will wait for this:
http://aura.sygic.com/
3D map ftw!
It is the next product from Sygic.
In the meantime, probably I will buy Co-Pilot, cheaper
norm2002 said:
Look at either Sygic or Co-pilot. Also see the threads that mention them in the Themes and Apps folder. I use Sygic and like it a lot.
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Still, those are all full navigation softwares.
Any free, non-navigation alternatives besides MapDroyd?
I did read somewhere recently on some official Google forum a thread about offline use of Google Maps. A Google employee posted a response along the lines of Google being aware of this requirement amongst the user community and something might be in the works. But not to hold our breaths.
Edit: Found it:
h**p://w w w.google.co.uk/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=3634773013544912&hl=en&fid=363477301354491200047ea68ef31c45&hltp=2
Look half way down the page at the "Best Answer" from Thom dated 3rd February 2010, which says:
Best answer - Thom (Google Employee)
Hi all,
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. The reason I haven't replied directly to this thread is that I and my forum colleagues don't comment on the future availability or functionality for any Google products, including Navigation. That said, the development team and I are very, very aware of the desire to have an "offline" mode for Google Maps Navigation. We're currently exploring options about how to provide a better experience when in limited or no data coverage areas, so please look for changes to Navigation in the future. Thanks for understanding.
Best,
Tom
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I did a quick google search for you and found this.
http://www.nutiteq.com/
It does offline viewing of streetview maps and wont break the bank at 2 euros.
looks nice, nicer than mapdroyd, thx
Announced in February but still no news - quite disappointing as I was looking forward to it - uses TomTom maps!
Copilot i use and works very well!
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Announced in February but still no news - quite disappointing as I was looking forward to it - uses TomTom maps!
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There's been plenty of news if you're an HTC Desire HD owner. The HTC Maps app that comes with it is Route 66 running TomTom maps. I had a play with it when I was running a Desire HD rom on my old Desire. Looked alright, but I preferred CoPilot.
If you're looking for a good GPS which uses TomTom maps, then have you had a look at Sygic? As far as I remember seeing, it is supposed to use TomTom maps. The interface is hardware graphics accelerated, has automatic traffic updating and rerouting, and as a bonus is the only GPS app I can find which actually tells me if there is a toll on the route and if I want to avoid it or not (configurable) when calculating the route.
Damn, that sounds like a sales pitch.
But in all honesty, I'm extremely happy with it, of course it does have some points against it compared to other GPS apps, but this is the only one I found that meets my requirements.
Announced in February still no news...so why announce? Stupid company!
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Sygic user since many years...worked great on s60v3....and still working great on Android
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i had this application pre installed in one of my rom when using galaxy i9003.......... really very nice application
Comes standard with all SGS2s in South Africa. Samsung Drive & Walk (Route 66). I read somewhere it was a deal with Samsung South Africa & Route 66
Route66 is very good on Nokia...was hoping it be released on Android soon as tomtom will will never release for Android!
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So what came preloaded on the sd card for you guys?
We got the maps for Samsung drive & walk in SA.
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In the UK we didn't get any SD card with the phone
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yeah nothing here either, just an unbranded/unlocked SII for me which its still nice out the box not to be suck with a single network.
Ok so I have the Drive & Walk (Route 66) on my phone with Maps for the following Countries on my SD Card (Europe, Africa, North America).
It's really great. I switch off my Garmin in the car and use this a lot. The Text to Speech is much better that garmin or google navigate IMO.
I tinkled around and did notice that if I want more maps it requires a US2.99 payment.
Would it be fine to upload just the apk for you guys? Obviously you would have to purchase the maps. Would it work for you guys?
European maps! I didn't think they had released it yet?
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Yes Maps for Europe. A whole lot actually. Attached screens... There was even more for Europe I just didn't scroll and take more screens
apk sounds good but the app may also need the data files like pna/wm devices so the apk alone may mot suffice but its a start.
Here you go guys....
Don't forget the Thanks Button
Will screen shot the directory off the SD Card and we can see from there what files I can upload
Off Topic: how do i access the compass giu?
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Here you go guys....
Don't forget the Thanks Button
Will screen shot the directory off the SD Card and we can see from there what files I can upload
Off Topic: how do i access the compass giu?
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Nice, apk downloads everything needed(voices, maps) only need to buy licences, very much like Nokias Ovi Maps.
Thanks
EDIT
Everything needed by Drive & Walk goes in "SamsungLBS" on the root of the SD.
Only compass i could find is after selecting your route then selecting "GPS Statistics".
Sorry can someone please explain whether I use the apk to install or just copy to specific directory, if so please specify directory it needs to go in?
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Install the apk, it will download the required files on first run.
You still need a licence to use route guidance though.
I've actually have two questions. I want to use my S2 as navigation in my car. I've heard about free apps for offline navigation. Anyone know a name of one? Internet abroad costs tons of money but i'd like to be able to use my phone as navigation when i'm going on holiday as well.
Secondly, i want to buy a carholder, but i was wondering if it is bad for the phone to put it up to the window in the full sun for a couple hours :S. Or should i find a different spot out of the sun? And how close to a window does the phone need to be so it is able to receive the gps signal.
Thanks in advance
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....../ Secondly, i want to buy a carholder, but i was wondering if it is bad for the phone to put it up to the window in the full sun for a couple hours :S. Or should i find a different spot out of the sun? And how close to a window does the phone need to be so it is able to receive the gps signal.
Thanks in advance
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Try Brodit in car holder, mounted on Brodit ProClip. Check to see if ProClip for your car is suited for your use.
Thank you very much, my car actually has a thing like proclip installed and i can probably install it there. I'm just gonna test first if it has good signal on that spot.
Hello, I have phone for navigation attaching with sucction mount before tachometer. I do not need look on tachometer (i have ears) and there is phone perfectly preserved, perfectly visible (no sun reflextions) and in field of view. GPS signal is very goog in my peugeot in this position. Just an idea...
Aura Navigation
Hi,
With Aura Navigation you can use navigation online or offline.
entomologist said:
Hello, I have phone for navigation attaching with sucction mount before tachometer. I do not need look on tachometer (i have ears) and there is phone perfectly preserved, perfectly visible (no sun reflextions) and in field of view. GPS signal is very goog in my peugeot in this position. Just an idea...
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Hmm nice creative solution, i'll take a look into that as well tnx.
And tnx for the navigation app tip
I use Sygic Navigation, works perfectly, only tat need to pay for monthly.
as long as maps are up to date, that i do not get lost, willing to pay for the monthly.
other than reading people comment how crappy freeware navigation with no up to date maps.
ekoandrew said:
I use Sygic Navigation, works perfectly, only tat need to pay for monthly.
as long as maps are up to date, that i do not get lost, willing to pay for the monthly.
other than reading people comment how crappy freeware navigation with no up to date maps.
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+1 for Sygic. Best interface and map so far... I'm waiting for Tom Tom to get off their butts and finally release something for Android already. I normally use Tom Tom but would rather use it from my device instead of having 2 devices mounted on my dash.
Check out Google Maps Navigation!
Take a look at the new version of Google Maps Navigation.
It works really well. AND according to Google Maps you can
"pre cache" maps for the route you will be taking. (It's a "Beta" feature)
I haven't tried pre caching myself (I have a good dataplan! ) but it should work!? If anyone has tried this feature, please let the rest of us know!
I have tried to install Navigon (yes a cracked version, I'm a bad person) and it just will not work! (suit you right, you bad person!! ).
So I stick to Google Maps for now and it works fine for me!
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// Ohamn
Sygic is great but not usable in Balkans and some parts of eastern Europe (problem with Teleatlas map coverage). Use android navigation in those parts of Europe the only way is use cracked Igo My way because it is not possible purchase it legally, just alltogether with some devices. However it works great.
Ohamn said:
Take a look at the new version of Google Maps Navigation.
It works really well. AND according to Google Maps you can
"pre cache" maps for the route you will be taking. (It's a "Beta" feature)
I haven't tried pre caching myself (I have a good dataplan! ) but it should work!? If anyone has tried this feature, please let the rest of us know!
I have tried to install Navigon (yes a cracked version, I'm a bad person) and it just will not work! (suit you right, you bad person!! ).
So I stick to Google Maps for now and it works fine for me!
If I have helped you, please push the thanks button!
// Ohamn
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I've got a good data plan as well, but the main reason i need something else then google maps is for trips abroad. And the precache is super, but i want to be prepared for situations in which i get lost and of my route. I think google maps than has a problem.
entomologist said:
Sygic is great but not usable in Balkans and some parts of eastern Europe (problem with Teleatlas map coverage). Use android navigation in those parts of Europe the only way is use cracked Igo My way because it is not possible purchase it legally, just alltogether with some devices. However it works great.
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copilot works fine for croatia and serbia, sucks for montenegro however. haven't been to other balkan states lately, so don't know about the rest of them.
The developers of apps like co pilot should be ashamed of themselves charging the amount of money they do for that app, more often than not ill pay for an app but you have you seen the price of this https://market.android.com/details?...rket.premiumeupan&feature=more_from_developer
what happened to tomtom?
treble4 said:
what happened to tomtom?
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has become obsolete
My android market cant find a tomtom app, and it probably will not be free
jonny68 said:
The developers of apps like co pilot should be ashamed of themselves charging the amount of money they do for that app, more often than not ill pay for an app but you have you seen the price of this https://market.android.com/details?...rket.premiumeupan&feature=more_from_developer
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Its ridiculous isnt it. Those prices just encourage people to use the pirated versions.
Hi!
I want to know some advice aboult Navigation APP.
I tryed Sygic, but i realy dont like it.
just tell me the APP name, i will serach if it have maps to my country.
Thank you guys!
Ndrive 11 simple, easy to use and great maps
google maps?
I've just switched from Sygic to Copilot, and finding it a huge improvement - wish I'd done it before.
Thank you guys. I will give a try.
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My favourite on both the S2 and iPhone is Navigon.
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Co-Pilot. Have tried a number over the years. Co-Pilot is not the cheapest available today, but definitely worth the outlay. Fast for routing, re-routing, good clear maps, good screen set up,good clear voice direction and quite modifiable to personal tastes.
Umi
Navigon
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tried few navi apps but for me google navi is still the best
Jep Navigon is the best one in my opinion.
free_umi said:
Co-Pilot. Have tried a number over the years. Co-Pilot is not the cheapest available today, but definitely worth the outlay. Fast for routing, re-routing, good clear maps, good screen set up,good clear voice direction and quite modifiable to personal tastes.
Umi
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I am trying Co-Pilot, but having problems!
It works fine, finds plenty of satellites (even indoors) but when I run it in the car, the screen saver switches it off
Is there a fix for this?
Thanks
try ZANavi from the android market. the application is free, and works pretty good
IGO is pretty good too. Can you tell me guys about any other gps app with a detailed map of Romania except google maps?
Happy Easter to everybody!
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I use Samsung Navigator and I really like it.
CalInTheZone said:
I use Samsung Navigator and I really like it.
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I'm using Co-Pilot Live Premium.
First version had a lot of bugs and it was difficult getting in touch with the company.
But it's slowly getting better and better
BTW
From where did you get Samsung Navigator.
On Garmin's homepage they claim that the product is discontinued...
And what about updating maps?
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Du er velkommen til at sende PM
Mittaa said:
From where did you get Samsung Navigator.
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Right here: http://surl.dk/aib/
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Right here: http://surl.dk/aib/
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What did you pay for on screen directions?
Samsung Navigator is an award-winning navigation app with maps and search function. Wisepilot is very flexible and you choose how you want to use it.
- You can just use the free functions, for example. search, map, directions and sharing.
- Or you can extend the experience with additional features that can be purchased via the app, eg. navigation message every time you turn, and information about speed cameras. Prices depend on the time period.
Mittaa said:
What did you pay for on screen directions?
Samsung Navigator is an award-winning navigation app with maps and search function. Wisepilot is very flexible and you choose how you want to use it.
- You can just use the free functions, for example. search, map, directions and sharing.
- Or you can extend the experience with additional features that can be purchased via the app, eg. navigation message every time you turn, and information about speed cameras. Prices depend on the time period.
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Not yet all was/(is?) free for six months.
jellywobbles said:
I am trying Co-Pilot, but having problems!
It works fine, finds plenty of satellites (even indoors) but when I run it in the car, the screen saver switches it off
Is there a fix for this?
Thanks
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In CoPilot's Settings dialog, under Power Saving, select "Always on" for the backlight option.
google is pretty good !! only thing missing imo is redlight and speedcamera warning
I am a total Noob/Newbie here, heck I don't even have my first Android device yet,(already Ordered one). I was wondering if you guys can help me w/ this. I'm looking for both PAID & Free (if theres is any) Offline GPS software for the Nexus 7 2013.
Have a look at Nokia's HERE Maps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps
Also MAPS.ME is highly regarded although doesn't yet have voice guidance https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapswithme.maps.pro
All maps can be downloaded for offline use.
I've used several GPS navigation apps that work offline. IMO, CoPilot is hands down THE BEST! Once installed you can choose which maps you want to download saving space. For example I live in Alabama, USA so I chose to download the USA southeastern region map. It has tons of great features. It's free to use but to get the full version it requires purchasing. I paid only a few dollars for the full version and it is well worth every last penny!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer
HERE seems to be pretty good. One can also download specific states to save on space. NAVTEQ always made a good product.
Copilot or Sygic were the best ones last time I checked... Both are paid apps though... Worth the money though.
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Copilot or Sygic were the best ones last time I checked... Both are paid apps though... Worth the money though.
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Copilot DOES have paid versions but it also has free one-region versions as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer
OsmAnd - used in Thailand, Taiwan and, more recently, through all the stops on a Baltic Cruise (Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Stockholm...). Works great to find where you are and minimal navigation. Based on OpenStreetMaps so always free and usually up to date. Make sure to download the regions prior to travel.
Best one is obviously sygic ( No doubt )
Best one is obviously sygic ( No doubt ) Ive been using it for years on my N4 and now on my N7 2013 .
The best offline navigation ever ( its paid and if you can get hold of a copy )
OsmAnd is Free app :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
I keep it as Plan B
I have tried a few of these: Navigon, Sygic, Tomtom etc...
The only thing I never find is a GPS app which allow to talk and enter the address by voice
I mean what would be better than being able to control the GPS by voice
+1 for Here
You can also do all your searches on a PC and save them which syncs up with your phone/tablet.
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The only thing I never find is a GPS app which allow to talk and enter the address by voice
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Google maps I know it's not exactly "Offline", but give it a try.
Hii you can use HERE maps but still you have to download and save the location which you want to use offline
Its not fully offline
Although this feature is also given in Google map
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Waze ....
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Waze ...
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Waze is great, but it is NOT offline. Can you grab a route offline? Route offline after? Sure. But you can't start offline, you don't have offline tiles to other places, etc...
That is true .... Sygic i also used
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Just used HERE for a week in Greece offline.
I just preloaded the map all my favourites online. Offline, it all worked flawlessly in Greece. :highfive:
I used to have to take an old N86 for offline navigation but HERE now does the job almost as well. :good:
iGO primo and newest version is best full offline GPS navigation software...NO doubt!!!
HERE by nokia is really good. I use it on my phone.
Another one for Here Maps - it is simple, accurate, free and fully offline once you have the maps you need. I used Sygic before which I disliked for its GUI and inaccurate maps for my region. Also been there with Waze and Google Maps - neither works as they should with Google being a prick and directing me to god knows where on some occasions and both of them lacking offline features.
I started with Navigon, but switched to Sygic, for which I am a beta tester now. It's not free, but it's very actively developed and maintained. They have discount offers every once in a while and it's a lifetime-license.