Google Maps offline? - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Hey
Is there a way to download maps and use Google Maps offline? Its great but I dont like that you have to have a data connection to be able to use/navigate your GPS when using Google Maps.

riahc3 said:
Hey
Is there a way to download maps and use Google Maps offline? Its great but I dont like that you have to have a data connection to be able to use/navigate your GPS when using Google Maps.
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Unfortunately not. Maybe you can get Copilot. But that one is expensive. Or you could ask if someone could get HTC Locations of the HTC Desire Z. I don't know if it will work on your device, but you could try it.
Good luck with it.
Tbo-art

tbo-art said:
Unfortunately not. Maybe you can get Copilot. But that one is expensive. Or you could ask if someone could get HTC Locations of the HTC Desire Z. I don't know if it will work on your device, but you could try it.
Good luck with it.
Tbo-art
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Is there anywhere this feature can be requested to Google?
Alot of linux distros (by comparision) have lists where you can suggest features.

riahc3 said:
Is there anywhere this feature can be requested to Google?
Alot of linux distros (by comparision) have lists where you can suggest features.
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I don't know. I couldn't find it on the web. maybe you could contact a developer on xda who could make an app like you would.
Tbo-art

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
Unfortunately it doesn't work for navigation, map mode only.

You can also try this taranfx.com/android-offline-google-maps. Saves all tiles to sdcard

riahc3 said:
Hey
Is there a way to download maps and use Google Maps offline? Its great but I dont like that you have to have a data connection to be able to use/navigate your GPS when using Google Maps.
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Hi riahc3,
You may want to try and find "Maps (-)" app. Its on the market. It can cache the google maps for use when there is no intenet access..
I discovered it a few weeks ago and since then i dont have to use google maps any more.
Make sure that you have enough space on your memory card .. for me it took more then 300mb when i cached the areas i travel often.
Works wiith gps too
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Zdravo,
Ne znam dali ova ce dojde do tebe ama mi e potrebna pomos. Probav se od rmaps, maverick, navigon do mapdroyd ama na site osven na mapdroyd mapite ne se otvaraat, gi nema na screen. Mapdroyd mapata ja otvara ame ne uspevam da dobijam my location.
Nekoj sovet ako moze, inace se e napraveno po upatstvata od net. ZTE Racer
Fala odnapred,
Vanja 070344392

vanjapanco said:
Probav se od rmaps, maverick, navigon do mapdroyd ama na site osven na mapdroyd mapite ne se otvaraat, gi nema na screen.
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Zdravo,
Moje mapite da sa zakljucheni - s kod.
Probva li s iGo8?
Pozdravi

riahc3 said:
Hey
Is there a way to download maps and use Google Maps offline? Its great but I dont like that you have to have a data connection to be able to use/navigate your GPS when using Google Maps.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/google-maps-for-mobile-5-unveiled-adds-dynamic-map-drawing-and/

Not sure if that's what you need, but there are two apps I know about that allow for saving maps and using them online - Rmaps (I haven't used that much) and Locus.
I find Locus better, you can download the maps on the device, when you are connected to wifi and then use them offline, both of them can use maps downloaded through Mobile Atlas Creator.
Both of these programs support much more map providers than just google maps, such as OSM and some local providers.

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google map offline maps is possible?????

i've installed googlemaps beta and is wonderful but to use this software as tomtom is too expansive (sownload map from internet). it's could be possible to go with offline map?
thx
As far as i know... no.
The google maps downloads the map data on the fly (as you scroll).
I have a 5GB data plan, so it's not a big problem for me
yes, on the fly.
in france, we have illimythic, it's an unlimited data so it's perfect for google maps, rss news, internet .... and it's only 6 euros more than a normal subscription.
Ziggy
Ziggy95 said:
yes, on the fly.
in france, we have illimythic, it's an unlimited data so it's perfect for google maps, rss news, internet .... and it's only 6 euros more than a normal subscription.
Ziggy
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You lucky ......
You might wanna read up on this post for using google maps offline
search for a software named: Terracrosser.
Search google for a program called Google Navigator lets you download maps on phone you can select an area of a map and it will download that area with all zoom levels and views, its very good. Plus it has neat features like street view (before google maps had it) kml creation and other stuff.
Use the google navigator.
fullagon said:
Search google for a program called Google Navigator lets you download maps on phone you can select an area of a map and it will download that area with all zoom levels and views, its very good. Plus it has neat features like street view (before google maps had it) kml creation and other stuff.
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how do I select area I want to download and how do I dowload maps for that area with all zoom levels...
raulzitoo said:
Use the google navigator.
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Is it worth my $59? I really want offline satmaps, might try the hacks (proxy to download map tiles, not the illegal hacks of Navigator)
gbolanoscruz said:
search for a software named: Terracrosser.
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Looks good. I´ll try it. Thanks.
i use Tracky software, google maps with GPS.. works nice...
raulzitoo said:
Use the google navigator.
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Which is now called Global Navigator... this program uses google maps info to feed and allows offline map support, you can also download a certain area of the map at a defined zoom level. its great!
There is a news regarding that it will be possible to use Google Maps offline.
I have heard this news two days ago. Is it possible now? Is it true?
If not, is there any way to do so?
Thanks by now...

Recommend me a good navigation app?

I used to use TomTom maps on Winmo phones... but i dont think it's on Android yet?
So whats another good map/navigation app? It cant be like google maps where it relies on a net connection to download the map, it needs to have the map with the app itself like TomTom does. It takes up a load of space, but i've got a large SD card so not a problem.
I use copilot and sometimes motonav. Motonav is bit slower than copilot, both speedcams and full postcodes.
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yeah there are many navigation apps e.g.
copilot
navigon
ndrive
motonav
google navigation
sygic mobile maps
iGo my Way
I've tested a lot of them and my favorites are definitely Copilot, NDrive, Google.
If you've updated Google Maps via Market, you've received this blue arrow in
the app list. And the navigation with it works like charm. Also Copilot works great.
Much more features and options, but sometimes it shows me stupid ways to drive.
The very best I think is NDrive. Fast and beautiful app and the best navigation.
So if you don't want to pay, use Google. If you are willed to pay you should
try Copilot Live or NDrive 10
+1 for CoPilot
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I'm using NDrive. The maps are very complete even on remote locations. Well at least in Europe, I haven't tryed it anywhere else.
It works offline. My data connection is very costly here, I don't always get service and it drains the battery so offline was a must for me.
Google works nice except for the online thing. I haven't tryed copilot.
Thanks, i tried 3 of them... Copilot, Ndrive, and Sygic Mobile Maps...
Copilot i think is the best, the most complete and polished. Followed closely by Ndrive.
But i've not really tested them while driving yet so i'll have to see what one has the best routes...
For some reason copilot is not working properly one my phone. It's keep crashing, i am unable to download maps for uk. There are even some comments one android market regarding this application, some users say they got the same problem after last update. I will give ndrive a try, maybe itd will worki for uk.
http://www.alk.eu.com/images/copilot/laneindicator-sm.png <= does this view work for you on the x10? mine always looks very buggy (because of the big screen i guess)
Looking for Navigation application
hi guys,
For past few days I am looking for a navigation application which doesnt cost the data charges. I found one such application in Papago but not working in my Xperia X10 rooted mobile on version A.0.24.
Would appreciate if someone can help me installing a nice navigation app...
//Gaurav
You should try MOTONAV it has resolution 854x480 fits X10 perfectly, but its kind of hard to find maps for it.
EDIT:wrong post selection, sorry!
Tehouster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770050
there's a list here.
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You're that special kind of smart aren't you ?
Navigon +1
google Navigation and also free in the market.
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Navigon...very good.
sent from my 2.2 X10
Navigon really good +1
Copilot is a paid application. Is there any link from where I can download it free.

Offline GPS navigation?

I'll probably be putting mango on my hd2 now that the rtm is out. I need offline gps cause I don't have data. on android I've always used copilot. so for WP7, I've found Garmin StreetPilot and Outdoor Navigation by GPS tuner. with garmin you can only download maps for each route, correct? are there any other options? which is the best? I'm in the US.
thanks.
You can download Navigon from this link and you will see on the pages were to get the maps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099662&page=62
mcsc said:
You can download Navigon from this link and you will see on the pages were to get the maps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099662&page=62
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I think that only works for europe right?
Gabe3 said:
Outdoor Navigation by GPS tuner.
thanks.
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You don't want Outdoor Navigation, which is more a tracker tool. GPSTuner have Turn-by-Turn, which is a true navigation app and also allows you to download maps.
navigon I think is currently the only gps offline solution for wp7
Turn by Turn from GPS Tuner will work with downloaded maps, but the navigation calculations still requires a data connection for the original route calculations, and for any on the fly recalculations should you miss a turn.
I have downloaded the maps for my local area (about 300km strip of the coast) and it works really well. Only issue is when I am out of mobile coverage area and miss a turn I am stuffed.
mariuschi said:
navigon I think is currently the only gps offline solution for wp7
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You also have the various versions of Navigation by GPS Tuner LLC (country or continent maps, eg Navigation Europe -don't confuse with Navigon Europe).
I heared that Nokia Drive is offline
sha.cr7rmu said:
I heared that Nokia Drive is offline
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It is it is not available in the Marketplace yet. PM me can help you
chicagolive said:
It is it is not available in the Marketplace yet. PM me can help you
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yes you should homebrew it
I've installed nokia drive on my optimus 7, downloaded maps and voice for my country (Romania), but it has issue with connecting to satelites! It works very hard on GPS connecting
shtresatu said:
I've installed nokia drive on my optimus 7, downloaded maps and voice for my country (Romania), but it has issue with connecting to satelites! It works very hard on GPS connecting
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You can open nokia drive and then press windows menu and open another GPS program such as maps or nokia maps and when maps or nokia maps or... find satelites switch to nokia drive t should find satelite too
I will try that
is nokia drive now without need for data? which version?
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sha.cr7rmu said:
You can open nokia drive and then press windows menu and open another GPS program such as maps or nokia maps and when maps or nokia maps or... find satelites switch to nokia drive t should find satelite too
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I find nokia drive to connect to GPS almost immediately. Love it.
Nokia drive is SEMI offline
I have a question I use Turn by Turn Navigation and i have the map downloaded. However i need an internet connection for the app to track my location..weird? Is there a way that i don't need an internet connection to use gps?
I'm still a noob using WP, still have any website have the offline navigator?
ALEX DE said:
I'm still a noob using WP, still have any website have the offline navigator?
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you have navigon usa and navigon europe, those are offline navigations. You can download those apps with WP7 3MktPlace or other....
ALEX DE said:
I'm still a noob using WP, still have any website have the offline navigator?
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I've been using navigon usa. works really well.
Nokia Drive with the latest update is now fully offline
Nokia Drive update enables offline route planning, Transport app enters beta
Eagerly waiting for the XAP of the latest version to test it.

Google Maps Pre-Cache ALL OF ALBERTA, CANADA?

Hello.
I will be going on a vacation to Alberta, Canada. I would like a way to pre-cache ALL of Alberta, Canada in Google Maps, rather than thousands of tiles.
Yes, I know about MapDroyd, but it seems quite primitive. I would like to see a way to do this in Google Maps.
tusing said:
Hello.
I will be going on a vacation to Alberta, Canada. I would like a way to pre-cache ALL of Alberta, Canada in Google Maps, rather than thousands of tiles.
Yes, I know about MapDroyd, but it seems quite primitive. I would like to see a way to do this in Google Maps.
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Hi
In Google maps you have an option in settings/labs/pre-cache maps area, show on.
After go to your location Alberta Canada & click on pre cache maps area, done .
Envoyé depuis mon GT-N7000
karamelos said:
Hi
In Google maps you have an option in settings/labs/pre-cache maps area, show on.
After go to your location Alberta Canada & click on pre cache maps area, done .
Envoyé depuis mon GT-N7000
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Alberta is almost as large as Texas (255,000 sq miles compared to 268,000 sq miles).
That's a big area to pre cache! If your planning a road trip, maybe pick the sections of the province you're visiting.
To the O.P. Should be possible, if there is a limit and you find it let us know!
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OK OK limit size is problem
you have this application Osmand (Open Street Maps Android) but you have a limation on a free version
Limitations of Osmand Free:
- number of map downloads
- no access to Wikipedia offline POIs

[NEWS] Offline Google Maps to work on 'all devices with Android 2.2 or higher.

Offline Google Maps to work on 'all devices with Android 2.2 or higher,' 3D compatibility less clear.
We'd heard earlier that Google had "nothing to announce" in regard to Android compatibility with the newly-announced offline Maps support and 3D modeling, but look -- things change. We reached out to the company and urged 'em to dig a little deeper, only to have the following confirmed: "For offline Google Maps for Android, all devices with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and above will be supported." As for the 3D portion? "We'll have more details about device compatibility for 3D imagery on Google Earth for mobile at launch." After the event, we spotted a Googler using the 3D build on a Galaxy Nexus, so it's obvious that Android 4.0+ will be supported, but we have to assume that some of these older Froyo devices may simply lack the proper oomph needed to fly around the downtowns of [insert major metropolitan area here].
Source(Engadget): http://t.co/cK4UH9ep
I am eagerly waiting for this even more than ICS.
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I am eagerly waiting for this even more than ICS.
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Me Too Waiting For It
try SYGIC
But I am using SYGIC Aura with India maps and it is the best navigation app out there. Offline maps, voice navigation, Full 3D support and Great UI.
So this news from Google doesn't excite me...
interesting
wait n see!!
maheepmaurya said:
But I am using SYGIC Aura with India maps and it is the best navigation app out there. Offline maps, voice navigation, Full 3D support and Great UI.
So this news from Google doesn't excite me...
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I also have Sygic but Google maps are going to be better than Sygic's cause its maps aren't the best around.
Nowadays you can download google maps tiles from several apps like Orux Maps, Locus, Maps- and several more. Then u can use the tiles in offline mode and navigate through them in airplane mode.
Even in current google maps app, in Labs section you can activate the option to cache a map zone in order to use the tiles in offline mode too.
Cheers... and let me say.... SUMMER IS COMIIIING
google maps with gps?
Does anyone know if the new google maps apk will support satellite gps location sources, or only online phone/google location sources? Sygic Aura has offline maps but no satellite gps capability.
In other words, will it be an full offline satellite gps map system?
we can use offline maps in current version only...
1. Open Google Maps
2. Go to Settings -> Labs
3. Click on Pre-cache map area to activate it.
4. Go to your desired place, tap and hold.
5. Tap on the area that appears and select Pre-cache map area. that's it..
enjoy offline maps :laugh::laugh::laugh:....
mj.vikram said:
we can use offline maps in current version only...
1. Open Google Maps
2. Go to Settings -> Labs
3. Click on Pre-cache map area to activate it.
4. Go to your desired place, tap and hold.
5. Tap on the area that appears and select Pre-cache map area. that's it..
enjoy offline maps :laugh::laugh::laugh:....
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That's limited to the 10mile radius from where you live or where you pre-cache the maps. This is a big limitation & that's why it is not called offline maps cause after all you need internet to pre-cache the maps.
In offline maps you could store the map of the whole city you live in.
In Nokia S60, I could store the map of my state or even the whole god damn India into my SD Card. Now you decide which one is better.
Try oruxmaps or locusmaps!!!! :good:
maheepmaurya said:
But I am using SYGIC Aura with India maps and it is the best navigation app out there. Offline maps, voice navigation, Full 3D support and Great UI.
So this news from Google doesn't excite me...
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can u provide me the link to download the navigation app, which you are using ??? :fingers-crossed:
chandrus1983 said:
can u provide me the link to download the navigation app, which you are using ??? :fingers-crossed:
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Go to gpsunderground and look. Sygic 11.2.6
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swagie said:
Go to gpsunderground and look. Sygic 11.2.6
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will try mate
here in india, Google maps has no navigation
Found this Offline Navigation with google maps....
http://androidflip.com/offline-navigation-google-maps-android-hack-guide/
mj.vikram said:
Found this Offline Navigation with google maps....
http://androidflip.com/offline-navigation-google-maps-android-hack-guide/
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Nice find man!
Have you tried it ? Does it work ?
'cooleagle' said:
Nice find man!
Have you tried it ? Does it work ?
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no not yet i will try it to night and update you...
'cooleagle' said:
Nice find man!
Have you tried it ? Does it work ?
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its not at all satisfactory, it will just load maps that's it, even search is not working with out internet we need to search on our own and navigation is also not available..
mj.vikram said:
its not at all satisfactory, it will just load maps that's it, even search is not working with out internet we need to search on our own and navigation is also not available..
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Oh well, That sucks !
I guess we'll have to wait for Google to release Maps with offline navigation enabled.
download that SYGIC Aura...its good i guess...i have downloaded the app, but no map data,,,i have no wifi in home, so have to wait till i get map data, but u can try it , if u have wifi
chandrus1983 said:
download that SYGIC Aura...its good i guess...i have downloaded the app, but no map data,,,i have no wifi in home, so have to wait till i get map data, but u can try it , if u have wifi
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does sygic support indonesia map?

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