Anyone know of any free software that allows you to enter a destination gps coordinates. The software will then give the direction to that point and distance and log the gps points along the route taken (like a cookie crumb trail). I don't need it to be overlaid on a map but better if it was. I was thinking something like a hiking app would be ideal but I need this to work anywhere in the world without a data connection (therefore no maps or maps stored on the phone).
Hoping to use it when I go on holiday abroad. I would configure all the points of interest from home before I leave and use the software to get to my destination whether I travel by taxi or by other means.
My searching in the market has been unsuccessful so far.
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With out data its pretty hard to find.I'm using my track but this one needs data connection. Good luck
Update : try wisepilot (save maps on sdcard)
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Can't check at the moment, but Ulysse Gizmo may help. It's more a GPS/Compass app, but you can add way points via a map. Possibly you could add way points at home with a connection, then just use the compass offline for navigation to the points?
As I said I can't check, wife's gone out with my phone. Might be worth a look though.
So destination by coordinate and offline maps..
Hm..
jimmod said:
So destination by coordinate and offline maps..
Hm..
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Exactly. Once coordinates have been added. There shouldn't be any need to have a data connection as it will only use gps and compass to navigate to those coordinates. Perfect for when abroad as roaming data charger are a rip off.
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google maps 5 can cache data, so you just cache the places you want to go, then you're good. you can also add your own waypoints right?
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I'm looking for a GPS app that tracks my movements but does not use the internet to update my movements on a map. I'm looking for something that just maps the movements by placing dots on a blank screen that I can view while I am moving. When I am done logging, it should be able to upload the logging file to my pc so I can load into Google Earth.
I want this type of app so it uses very little battery and does not hit the internet. I use to have a Blackberry Storm and they have an app called GPSlogger that did this and it worked great.
I have not been able to find any app that does this in the Android market.
Anyone know of something similar?
you would be better off getting a bluetooth track logger gps for 75. Gps in your phone will use 12+ percent an hour without data usage.
Google MyTracks may be your best bet..
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keefles said:
Google MyTracks may be your best bet..
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i'll second that
Well, have a look at Locus.
- There are some settings to stay completly offline.
- If you don't want to use the internet on the go, you could also download maps on wifi and use them for offline use.
- It is able to connect to a bluetooth gps device without any 3rd-party-app.
- Recorded Tracks can be exported as *.kml and *.csv for later use on a desktop pc.
But if you just want to have the gps logging part, you'd better go for a real gps logger.
What Android needs is an offline map saved on the SD card that can be accessed by any application if needed. There are some great apps that use Google Maps, but on a slow 2G connection it sometimes takes a while for them to load. Also, if you don't have a data connection at all, the app is needlessly useless.
I know Google Maps can cache certain areas, but a true offline map would be great. Some apps only seem to use the tiled version, not the vector one.
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What Android needs is an offline map saved on the SD card that can be accessed by any application if needed. There are some great apps that use Google Maps, but on a slow 2G connection it sometimes takes a while for them to load. Also, if you don't have a data connection at all, the app is needlessly useless.
I know Google Maps can cache certain areas, but a true offline map would be great. Some apps only seem to use the tiled version, not the vector one.
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With google maps you can cache a 20km x 20km = 400km^2 area. I cached the entire metropolitan area of Padua (IT). It's quite good for a daily use, but if you must use an app like this for work or something else i suggest you to buy a "serious" navigation system on the market like Navigon
We used to have TomTom for Windows Mobile which was essentially the same UI as the standalone TomTom devices along with maps. Unfortunately I haven't seen anything like that for Android. For peace of mind I would like to have complete offline maps of the US. Until something like that comes along I will be forced to use my trusty standalone TomTom.
i am using navdroyd...
offline maps..
does the job well..
if you have gps, ndrive it will do the same as tom tom or bather, but cheaper.
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What Android needs is an offline map saved on the SD card that can be accessed by any application if needed. There are some great apps that use Google Maps, but on a slow 2G connection it sometimes takes a while for them to load. Also, if you don't have a data connection at all, the app is needlessly useless.
I know Google Maps can cache certain areas, but a true offline map would be great. Some apps only seem to use the tiled version, not the vector one.
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Were you making a statement or asking a question?
Either case, it should have been "What YOU need is an offline map saved on the ...."
There are plenty out there for Android OS.
Google Maps is just ONE of the maps.
Go for Ndrive my friend,best offline navigation app.
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Hello, i have been searching for a accurate tracker so my family can know where we all are all the time. I needed it to not only run on GPS but Wifi and 4g as well to give a general location. I need it to have adjustable update control as well. I tried Google latitude but it never updates and i tried life360 and it is very inaccurate on location tracking even with GPS on.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Take a look at anti-theft apps. I use Cerberus (Play store, Developer website) on my phone, for anti-theft purposes. You can log on to their site to track & view location on a map. It seems accurate, & pulls location data quite quickly, so I suspect it does use wifi in addition to GPS.
Thanks friend, im looking for something that would show my whole family on the map on my phone. Any thoughts!
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Maybe go enterprise? Here's one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=p46.GPSTracking.Android
Anyone know of an android app that can be used when flying in a airline that tells me exactly where we are i.e like GPS location,
I flew with Virgin Airlines from UK to New York and they had location on their screens. Not really sure if its even possible to use this due to commercial airline regulations.
There are apps that will do what you want, but they need an active internet connection to function. I have Flightradar24 and that didn't function on the airplane.
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Anyone know of an android app that can be used when flying in a airline that tells me exactly where we are i.e like GPS location,
I flew with Virgin Airlines from UK to New York and they had location on their screens. Not really sure if its even possible to use this due to commercial airline regulations.
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Besides a basic GPS app with cached maps, like Locus? Not even sure what you're asking for here. You need no data if you have maps cached.
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Anyone know of an android app that can be used when flying in a airline that tells me exactly where we are i.e like GPS location,
I flew with Virgin Airlines from UK to New York and they had location on their screens. Not really sure if its even possible to use this due to commercial airline regulations.
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Open Google Maps before your flight and try to cache the desired areas between the two continents by just displaying it (scroll and browse maps over the imagined route). Google Maps then automatically downloads the data, albeit not in full resolution. While in plane you just enable GPS and open Gmaps, without an active connection it takes the cached data.
Download offline maps for the areas around airports on your trip if possible.
I have been using this software since January 2013
However, I am posting this now because they have recently updated their software...
Its way, way better than it was before... its a must try
Its a completely Free GPS software that allows you to navigate offline maps
including turn by turn directions for any map in the world... for real...
you just download the map you want to your device and your done!
this means you don't use any data at all while navigating
this goes for walking, bicycling or driving etc...
This is a must-have even if you have an unlimited data plan
for when you make long trips or travel abroad...
It's Called Navmii Navfree... it's available at the play store
You can choose from 2 Different Versions:
1- Navfree USA (For USA, Canada and Mexico)
or
2- Navfree World (For the rest of the world!)
I hope you all enjoy this software as much as I do... Cheers M8s
http://www.navmii.com/GPSNavigation
I would have used it if they could add Dubai map.....
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I would have used it if they could add Dubai map.....
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Really no Dubai??
I am sorry I
thought they had all world maps in Navfree World
hi, thanks for share..
can we add map to this gps?
It's not fully offline. Only UK users can do offline address search, otherwise you need internet connection. Decent for users with data connection though
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It's not fully offline. Only UK users can do offline address search, otherwise you need internet connection. Decent for users with data connection though
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I really appreciate your input m8
I am in Toronto Canada
been using it since january 2013...
and I did not have data on my plan till last month...
I was able to navigate offline just by browsing the offline map and tapping a spot
and clicking route here... and it worked amazing completely offline...
but you are correct it won't do an address number search without data
cheers m8