Be embraced with your big baby!
I have been spending days diving around the Google to search for useful offline map applications for my BigB (HTC HD2), which comes really handy when you are on trip to overseas.
(Especially for desperate traveler like me!!)
*Finally* I managed to install one good offline map app (Google Map based!!) with GPS function enabled!
OK, let me go through the setup process before talking too much about my tears & blood of how I've got it:
[BIG Tip] It is recommended to install "MyMobiler" into your PC & HD2, so that you can use PC to control your phone remotely, save much efforts!!
**Credit to William
1) On your PC, goto "mapcacher" home page and cache the map area you want. (Tip1)(Ref1)
2) Locate the area you want to cache, then use LEFT-CLICK to place markers around the area on the map and define the zoom level. (Tip2)
3) Click "Generate" button and same the file into your HDD
4) Download gMapMaker and install into your PC (Ref2)(File1)
5) "Cache Folder": Choose the location where you want the exported maps be saved
"Max Parallel Downloads", "Hash Size" & "Tiles per file": not sure what these are but done as recommended
6) Click "Go" button and specify the .map cached in Step-3, and let it download the offline data
7) Rename the folder "MGMapsCache" to more readable one, e.g. "London", "Tokyo", "Hong Kong", etc.
8) Copy the renamed folder in Step-7 to your SD Card (Tip3)
9) Download Myriad, copy to SD Card and install on your HD2 (Tip4)(File2)
10) Download and copy mgmaps.jar into SD Card (v1.39.21 [jar]) (Ref3)(File3)
11) In File Explorer on HD2, click the JAR file in Step-10 to install
12) When installation completed, the "MGMaps" application short cut will be placed in Start\. Click the "MGMaps" icon to launch the app.
13) It will ask you many permission settings:
- Allow Local information permission
- [Optional] Not allow for HTTP access
14) Finally, when it finished asking you for permissions, you will see a map with no data (if you didn't allow for HTTP access). Click he menu button on the lower-left side, click Settings->Map Browsing
15) Check the options "Stored Maps" & "Offline Mode", and click "Browse..." to locate the map you saved in Step-8
16) Click "Menu"->"Save" to save the setting, go back to the app top and click the lower-left button again, click "Exit"
17) Repeat Step-12~13 again, then you will be able to see the offline map. (Tip5)(Screen1)
18) [Optional] Exit the MGMap app, goto HD2's "Settings"->"Other"->"Java", click "Menu.."->"Actions"->"Security", and set the permission settings to "Session only" etc.
19) Copy and *backup* the file selector.utf from HD2's \Windows\AppDB\ to your PC (Tip6)
20) Download HEX Edit and unzip into your PC (File4)
21) Open HEX Edit application, open file selector.utf copied in Step-19, change the value "domain=midp1" to "domain=tckmax " (3 trailing spaces) (Screen1)
22) Save the file and copy it back to HD's \Windows\AppDB\
23) Download policy.utf and copy to HD's \Application Data\JavaDB\ (need to create these folder) (Ref4)(File4)
24) Launch MGMaps from HD2's Start\ again, hola! no loonger asking for permissions while you can browse the offline maps
25) Goto somewhere open space where you can see the sky ^^, click MGMaps lower-left button->"GPS"->"Where am I?" (Tip7)
26) Congratulations!! You did it! (Screen2)
Tips:
1) For first try, it is recommended to cache the area you actually are and later you can test the GPS out right away.
2) Don't try to cache a very large area in the first shot (or later you will find you are spending much of your time in exporting the offline map), just locate where you are and then set the zoom level to 13~19.
3) For better arrangement of maps (surely you will export more maps of other areas later), create a root folder called "Map", then place the folder in Step-7 under it.
4) If you stick to JBlend shipped with your HD2, then you will not be able to browse offline map data, only the online ones which is no difference than Google Map app.
I have tried JBed3DMod at first, screen whiteout when the MGMaps launched on it.
I have also tried Esmertec Jbed, with versions:
"20090217 5.1 R2": MGMaps can be launched, but *always* ask for permissions (Access to location info, internet, local user files, etc.)
"20090507 2.1": Same as "20090217 5.1 R2", plus font size for buttons are way too small for tapping with bare finger!
5) If you are not able to see the map, properly the default GPS location is far from your map. You can search the GPS data for your location from the Internet, then input "Latitude" & "Longitude" data into MGMaps by clicking lower-left button->"Favorites"->"Menu.."->"Edit"
6) HD's File Explorer and PC's File Browser cannot view HD2's folder \Windows\, you are recommended to use 3rd party's file browsing too for this operation, e.g. Resco File Explorer
7) There would be Error message saying your GPS is not available, just ignore it and go back to the MGMaps top. Click lower-left button->"GPS"->"Show Compass", and if you see location data on top then that means the GPS is working. You may then click lower-left button->"Back to Map", and you will see the lovely Google Map blue marker on the map.
Reference:
[links removed due to forum restriction policy]
Attachment Files:
1) For Step-4 gMapMaker-Setup.exe
2) For Step-9 Myriad.cab
3) For Step-10 mgmap.jar
4) For Step-23 policy.utf
Attachment Screenshot:
1) For Step-21 HEXEdit.jpg
2) For Step-26 workable.jpg
I have been installing Mapking but the map quality was way too bad, so I really do recommend this app!
I am sorry for lacking of reference links because I was too desperate during the trial and error process, with my Google Chrome packed with 20+ tabs.
Thank you very much for creating such a beatiful app for us!
Enjoy!!
Or just use NaviComputer!
Waw ..what a great effort!!
Thank you ..!
What about Open Mobile Maps with the replaced maps.xml file so you have 8 sources of maps. When you`re browsing online the maps, the cache builds up and never empties, so you build up maps for offline browsing.
hi, i have downloaded mgmaps in my hd2 as per the first email. i am able to view and browse through the maps. however the problem is that everytime i zoom in or move the map just slightly it asks:
"Untrusted application mobile GMaps wants to read data located on this device or removable media attached to this device. Do you allow read user data?"
the above message appears several times consecutively before i am able to see the map.
How to resolve this issue?? would appreciate any help from the experts.
Rgds.
Please read carefully file -- instructions.txt.
I have followed all instructions as is written in that file and Mgmaps no loonger asking for permissions.
there are steps for security (take attention on step Nr. 21- don't forget 3 traling spaces) :
18) [Optional] Exit the MGMap app, goto HD2's "Settings"->"Other"->"Java", click "Menu.."->"Actions"->"Security", and set the permission settings to "Session only" etc.
19) Copy and *backup* the file selector.utf from HD2's \Windows\AppDB\ to your PC (Tip6)
20) Download HEX Edit and unzip into your PC (File4)
21) Open HEX Edit application, open file selector.utf copied in Step-19, change the value "domain=midp1" to "domain=tckmax " (3 trailing spaces) (Screen1)
22) Save the file and copy it back to HD's \Windows\AppDB\
23) Download policy.utf and copy to HD's \Application Data\JavaDB\ (need to create these folder) (Ref4)(File4)
24) Launch MGMaps from HD2's Start\ again, hola! no loonger asking for permissions while you can browse the offline maps
Good luck
What is myriad???
Hi,
What is myriad? moreover I am unable to have a quick link of mgmaps in my start menu
Okay, so basically, when you start backing up cwm boot files, custom ROMs, and cwm backups on the pc (or SD card, this works on a cwm bootable sd too), I've always found it convenient to group all these folders and files into a library. But, when you create a library, there is a default picture that you can't change. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to fix that. What I do have, however, is an icon file for the <C:\Users\[Your Username]\My Android> folder, which you should probably create and add to the library then drop all your android-related files into there (if you choose to go the library route, though I would suggest this as all that stuff everywhere can get to be quite a mess).
The file is a batch png to ico converted *.ico file, and includes the following sizes: 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 64x64, 128x128, and 256x256, the 8x8 and 16x16 look *really* crappy and are almost too tiny to be visible, but that should be expected, and the 256x256 look blurry, though still decent. As with all batch icon files, the size should adjust automatically according to your icon size setting is.
Instructions:
1.) Download the *.ico file, and move it from [your download location] to <C:\Windows\System32>, so you never have to see or bother with it
again once you're done.
2.) Navigate to <C:\Users\[Your Username]\My Android>. If it doesn't exist, create it then add it to the "Android" library.
3.) Right Click
4.) Select "Properties"
5.) Click on "Customize" tab
6.) Under "Folder icons", select "Change Icon..."
7.) Click "Browse...", and navigate to the *.ico file you just downloaded in the <C:\Windows\System32> directory. It should be one of the only
ones there.
8.) Once the icon file is selected, click "OK"
9.) The selection window should close automatically. Click "Apply" on the Properties window, then close it.
10.) Add The folder to your currently empty library.
11.) If anyone figures out or knows how to change a library icon, please include that in a comment and I will copy and paste it into this post
(this forum has an edit feature, right?) and credit your username at the bottom.
*Please do not remove this post because it's nooby or pointless cosmetics not related directly to android development, I already know that. If it's in the wrong thread, which I'm not entirely sure of since this is my first time posting here, please move it. Since a mod is usually the only usergroup that can delete threads, I'm assuming that if you're reading and considering deleting this thread then you also have the ability to move it.*
Hello everybody,
We are excited to let you know that Private Cloud feature is offically launched in Google Play, you can download it from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xcxin.filexpert
Let us know your feedback about File Expert anytime: [email protected].
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Host your own private cloud storage for your Android in just 3 minutes!
Introduce the brand-new private cloud service powered by one of the most popular Android file manager app File Expert.
Download the APK from attachment: file name(fe_privatecloud_test2)
Or you can join the test from Google Play Beta: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/xcxin.filexpert
Download PC client from: http://myfiles.gmgm.io
File Expert is one of the world's most popular Android file manager Apps, it serves more than 100 million users worldwide and now it brings Private Cloud Service for your mobile phones.
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What’s Private Cloud for?
You can remotely browse, download, upload, delete, rename, copy and move… PC files on your phone wherever you are connected to the internet via both Wi-Fi mobile data.
How to configure?
1. Download and install desktop software on your computer.
2. Select a path to store your files on PC.
3. Install File Expert on your Android and start exploring!
Supported PC systems
Windows and Mac; Linux is coming soon. (Note: Your PC must be turned on when you access files)
Don’t hesitate to leave your bug report or feature suggestion below or give your feedback from the File Expert.
During Beta-Test period, you can enjoy up to 10G free mobile data. What are you waiting for?(Expired on Sep.5, 2016)
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File Expert (file manager / file explorer) can fully access and manage files on various locations (like flash memory / SD card /external SD card / Cloud storage / OTG). You can explore files in classical tree hierarchy or by its categories or via last modified date with fast search enabled. File Expert (file manager / file explorer) supports all file operations in extremely easy, safe, fast, stable, modern, customized and informative ways.
You can download the App from Google Play!
Features
- Root Explorer: Access all file system and data directories and change permissions
- Directly streaming media from one of your favorite Clouds
- Built-in TXT editor (support .log, .conf, .config, .INI, .INF, .sh formats)
- manage files on your device's memory, micro SD card, LAN, and cloud storage accounts
- multiple tabs, swipe between tabs to manage file across different folders
- copy, move, delete, rename file and folder
- select / unselect batch of files
- select single file by long tap
- select range: tap on any other targets after single select
- show app icon on associated folder
- display count of files and size of each folder
- property page for file and folder
- Recycle Bin, recover deleted file
- File Shred, shred file to delete permanently and can’t recover
- fast search, result will show immediately
- LAN access: ftp, sftp, ftps, SMB and public cloud storage include Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Yandex, SugarSync...
- built-in ftp server, access and manage Android file on PC, transfer file between Android and PC
- GCloud: Gives you 10T online storage at maximum, subscriptions required
- access GCloud file on PC browser
- thumbnails for image, video, APKs, Music and GCloud files
- compress and decompress, supports zip, rar, 7z, tar,apk, jar...
- tag file with different color and name
- share and transfer files via WiFi, bluetooth
- Safebox to keep your private file safe
- App Lock, set unlock pattern to start File Expert (file manager / file explorer)
- convert Word, Excel and PowerPoint to PDF
- wireless print (image, PDF, TXT and HTML).
- multi-thread and resumable downloader supports offline download to GCloud very fast and safe
- built-in video player and Chromecast support
- light and dark themes
- app manager enable list, install, uninstall and backup app
- backup, backup file to local and cloud
- auto backup APK while app install or uninstall
- based on material design and modern concepts
- animation on file operations and activity changes
- fast responded feedback service
- localized in over 20 languages
File Expert (file manager / file explorer) is shipped with many advanced features which you cannot find in a traditional file explorer. Just give it a try and it will become your daily file manager / file explorer.
We challenged ourselves to reconstruct its infrastructure to make it as small and fast as we can. We hope you can experience the next generation of Android file management right now.
Liked the concept. Been a Long time use of solid explorer. main features that I liked are the graphical representation of the space used & the space occupied by apps/videos/gallery and files. Very useful. The interface is pretty simple and easy to use. Will be following the thread for updates
Change Log
V8.0.2 Change Log
1. Fix possible crash of file operation on external SD card of Android 5.0+
2. Fix crash when deleting multiple files
3. Fix login failure of Google Drive account
4. Fix malfunction of using printing feature in other apps
5. Optimize language translation
V8.0.3 Change Log
1. Add slide-out menu display when running File Expert for the first time
2. Add default full-screen display to image viewer
3. Fix App backup failure
4. Optimize Material Design effect on Android 5.0+
5. Fix minor crashes 6. Support Bengalese
V8.0.4 Change Log
1. Fix display error of folder property in FTP Client
2. Fix failure of moving files to OneDrive
3. Fix thumbnail display error of copied pictures
4. Optimize translation
V8.0.5 Change Log
1. Fix write failure to external SD card on Android 4.4 below
2. Fix upload failure to Gcloud
V8.0.6 Change Log：
1. Support Box cloud service in network tool category.
2. Support to compress into 7Z and decompress 7Z and RAR formats
3. Add Batch Uninstall feature
4. Support to select compress encoding method
5. Accelerate file loading speed significantly
6. Support Romanian
7. Support to be called to open files as third party
8. Enable to display thumbnail in searching results
9. Fix file shred failure on external SD card on Android 6.0
10. Fix auto-backup failure when install an App
11. Fix failure of removing folder to Recycle Bin in rare cases
12. Fix repeatedly archive error of PDF under Document category
13. Fix signature display error in App Property
V8.0.7 Change Log：
1. Support offline download
2. Compress and decompress support .tar format
3. Support to delete folders in primary directory of Image and Video categories.
4. Speed up directory loading
5. Fix repeated display of download items during downloading
6. Fix crash when calling FE text editer to open txt files in Gmail
7. Fix crash when deleting image while preview on external sd card on Android 6.0+
8. Fix minor bugs
V8.0.8 Change Log
1. Fix status display error and lag issue when reentering FTP server
2. Fix display error in slide menu
3. Fix minor bugs
V8.0.9 Change Log
1. Add Chromecast; support local pictures and MP4 video for now
2. Add in-built video player; support MP4 and 3GP formats of local files
3. Optimize deletion of local files
4. Support to create shortcut of categories: Gallery, Music, Video, Apps, Compressed and Documents
5. Fix incomplete preview of compressed files
6. Display Cloud name in slide menu
7. Add Select All after choosing a file
8. Fix incomplete display of pop-up in downloader
9. Fix incomplete display of granting permission page on Android 5.0+
10. Fix deletion failure of compressed file and document to Recycle Bin on Android 6.0
V8.1.0 Change Log
1. Add New Files on slide menu
2. Support batch rename
3. Add Move to and Copy to operations
4. Add WebDAV client support
5. Support Ukrainian
6. Fix ringtone setting failure on some Android 6.0 devices
7. Fix incomplete display of some menus and dialogs in landscape mode
8. Optimize Show Hidden Files feature
9. Optimize slide animation of bottom sheet
V8.1.1 Change Log
1. Support SugarSync Cloud Service
2. Build-in video player supports floating window; browse files when watching video in draggable small window
3. Add customized tab setting: long press a tab to close this/left/right/other tab(s)
4 .Add preview and decompression of .apk and .jar files
5. Fix repeated pop-up of external SD card grant permission on specific devices
6. Fix file copy failure from PC to external SD card in FTP server
7. Fix minor bugs
V8.1.2 Change Log
1. Add Root Explorer to access all system files and change permissions
2. Support directly streaming media from one of your favorite Clouds
3. Built-in TXT editor supports .log, .conf, .config, .INI, .INF, .sh formats
4. Add dynamic performance analysis of file operation; animation makes operation progress more visualized
5. Optimize configuration interface of WebDAV, FTP and SMB features
6. Display purchase status in slide menu
7. Support Malay and Vietnamese
8. Fix minor bugs
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If you would love to help us with language localization, please contact us: [email protected].
User Contributed
English - en - Jenny Liu proofread
Portuguese(br) - pt(br) - Jervânio Lima
Turkish - tr - Murat Simsek,
Bangali - bn - Morshedul Alam
Germany - de - Ueli
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File Expert with Cloud V7
1. UI makeover
Turquoise and white interface with newly-designed icons for more comforting and cleaner visuals.
2. New layout
Users can now swipe to the left and right to view different file directories: categories, Cloud and tool, which expedites
file locating and operating.
3. Cloud collection
The new File Expert is more than local file management, which gathers worldwidely mainstream Cloud services (Google Drive,
Dropbox, Box, Yandex, SkyDrive, SugarSync, KDrive and Vdisk); users are able to manage files on different Clouds in one App.
4. Small and optional
Smaller APK size: only 2.73 MB, remarkably reduces memory space.
Optional plugins: additional features can be added as plugins according to individual demand.
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File Expert Concept Version
File Expert Concept Version specializes in handy and friendly management experience for file manager lovers , it allows you to manage your mobile phones, tablets, and cloud storage servers easily.
Minimal UI
Adopt Google’s latest Material Design guideline; simplify interface to classic black-and-white tone and optimize interaction with lively elements.
Multiple Tabs
Create tabs as many as you like and swipe to switch between different tabs; which facilitate copy/cut/move/paste.
Horizontal Mode
Widely-anticipated landscape view is applied to this version. Now File Expert can perfectly support your Android tablet.
Slide Menu
Find frequently-used features by swiping right: settings, storage management entrance, network tools, categories (Gallery / Music / Video / App / Compressed / Document / Downloaded) and advanced features (Recently opened, Recycle Bin and Tags)
Optional Cloud Management
Support Dropbox in Beta version. More Cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Sugarsync, Yandex, MediaFire etc. will be added in official launch.
Performance Optimized
Run faster and perform more stable.
Practical Features:
Access to all storage: flash memory, internal storage and external storage.
Basic Operations: copy, cut, move, paste, delete, rename, search, share, send, create new, create shortcut, view property and batch operations…
Recycle Bin: contemporarily keep your deleted files and recover your mis-deleted files anytime.
Tag: classify files by different labels.
View & Sorting: grid & list, descending/ascending by name/size/time/type.
good
good work
IbrahimZSAD said:
good work
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Thanks, don't forget to give us your feedback
Clearer UI, practical features
I've installed the App on my phone, here's my feedback:
1. UI
The new version does improve a lot in UI: the fresh color impresses me, comparing with ES, Solid, Astro's rigid layouts... I believe the fresh style suits me better.
2. Recycle Bin
The feature is pretty practical for Android file management. I sometimes remove files by mistake on my phone and cannot do anything to recover them. It makes me feel like I am using Windows laptop!
3. Safebox
An in-build file safebox will be easier to use when you organize files on the phone; you can copy or move them to Cloud or safebox, double insurance!
4. Suggestion
File category is more frequently-used than advanced features, I suggest you highlight this part instead of advanced features.
When I try to add account to Google Drive, the App is forced to close(My phone is Xiaomi 2S). Please fix it ASAP.
Thank you for such a good-looking and helpful App!
great app
Awesome feature's, but little laggy not that much smooth.. I am using mi3 . and add cleaner app inside like apk remover cache remover etc..
Ui is excellent ,but when we swipe upward then menu bar is hiding , please fix that
Could you explain the "reroute outgoing calls permission" ?
krs360 said:
Could you explain the "reroute outgoing calls permission" ?
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+1
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
I like the interface
Unlike grey, blue and other dark colors, File Expert takes a bold attempt in interface designing. Personally, I like the bright color blending.
As for the features, it meets my needs!
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Unlike grey, blue and other dark colors, File Expert takes a bold attempt in interface designing. Personally, I like the bright color blending.
As for the features, it meets my needs! But when I copy files to Cloud, the speed is a little slow. Can you check it?
Bug report
Dear users,
Thank you for your bug report, we will publish the first update of Beta version on May 16; your further test will be welcomed.
Looking forward to your reply!
krs360 said:
Could you explain the "reroute outgoing calls permission" ?
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+1 , again.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
Unsmooth scroll!
Hi developer,
Here's my bug report:
1. The scroll is not smooth enough and the top bar will conceal when I swipe upward.
2. What's more, all operation seems slower than the previous, could it load faster?
Looking forward to your update!
krs360 said:
Could you explain the "reroute outgoing calls permission" ?
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Sorry, this is our mistake and will be removed in the next beta update, thank you for catching this issue
mrrocketdog said:
+1 , again.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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Sorry, this is our mistake and will be removed in the next beta update, thank you for catching this issue
James Lancaster said:
Hi developer,
Here's my bug report:
1. The scroll is not smooth enough and the top bar will conceal when I swipe upward.
2. What's more, all operation seems slower than the previous, could it load faster?
Looking forward to your update!
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Hi,
We've also noticed this scroll issue and this will be fixed in the next beta update, thank you for catching this issue!
kedhar said:
Awesome feature's, but little laggy not that much smooth.. I am using mi3 . and add cleaner app inside like apk remover cache remover etc..
Ui is excellent ,but when we swipe upward then menu bar is hiding , please fix that
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Hi Kedhar,
Thanks so much for your helpful opinions .
We have submitted your suggestions which may contributes to the future update of File Expert to our product department.
We will update File Expert beta every 3-4 days, please keep following this thread and giving us your valuable suggestion.
Best Regards
Joicy