Just announced,
Google Maps, in it's quest to battle Apple and others, is releasing an update shortly that will allow users to keep offline copies of maps for future use. You will be able to choose "favorite" locations, which like the previous Labs counterpart, will pre-cache an area. This time it will keep, and maintain copies of these stored areas.
I can't wait to enjoy this! I could care less about the data usage, but I'm looking forward to the huge amount of battery life I will be saving during the trip since I won't have to keep data on.
A Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/..._campaign=Feed:+weblogsinc/engadget+(Engadget)
Yay for Google
atlast, i have uninstalled because it didnt support offline maps
Cant wait for this!
great!
Did'nt even fin an maps app that would do that is there any ? All thanks to google,
Didn't maps already have this feature?
Go to settings then labs and enable it (pre cache map area) .
After that, when you press on a location and go to it's details you can download the map for offline viewing.
So all the news is bringing this from lab to a regular feature?
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good new!
RaananM said:
Didn't maps already have this feature?
Go to settings then labs and enable it (pre cache map area) .
After that, when you press on a location and go to it's details you can download the map for offline viewing.
So all the news is bringing this from lab to a regular feature?
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thanks mate, just what i needed for my next trip!! didn't know about this setting
great !!!
EdgaBimbam said:
atlast, i have uninstalled because it didnt support offline maps
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get some money. paid some 3g or 4g. than you can use online.
use smartphone and uninstall cause no offline. no point to use smartphone
conmeo said:
get some money. paid some 3g or 4g. than you can use online.
use smartphone and uninstall cause no offline. no point to use smartphone
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what a dumb reply
RaananM said:
Didn't maps already have this feature?
Go to settings then labs and enable it (pre cache map area) .
After that, when you press on a location and go to it's details you can download the map for offline viewing.
So all the news is bringing this from lab to a regular feature?
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From what I have read on multiple sources I think this will be different from just caching maps.
I think you can have offline maps on your phone permanently. But how much you can download I don't know.
It would be good if it gave you options like for example I decide to go on a holiday to Japan so I would download Japan maps before the trip via my WIFI and once I get back I could delete them to free up the space.
Well, you can do just that with the lab feature.
You can dl maps of areas you want and you can manage those maps or delete them.
The maps it downloads are 10 miles square from the place you choose and you can download alot of those.
Before I go abroad in just dl the country using this and, walla, no need for data roaming when using maps.
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does the caching include all zoom levels?
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does the caching include all zoom levels?
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Yes, they a vector based. It only has to download once and as you zoom in it recalculates and redraws.
Hopefully the new version allows for you to select larger areas at once, it was a PIA to get the LA area.
Can we use Navigation feauters also with this offline Map?
latest 6.8.1 version doesn`t support offline navigation
wow really good news....
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Nice to hear this .. Im waiting this from long time
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what are the best GPS apps for the android OS? not social networking location based apps but those that deal more so with logistics, tracking, mapping, driving directions, etc.
You may want to add details about what you want to do with the app.
Do you need offline (cached) maps?
Is finding a POI (store, restaurant, hospital) important?
Spoken turn-by-turn directions?
Will you be using the app for remote locations with few or no roads (hiking, etc.)?
Do you want to be able to save tracking data?
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You may want to add details about what you want to do with the app.
Do you need offline (cached) maps?
Is finding a POI (store, restaurant, hospital) important?
Spoken turn-by-turn directions?
Will you be using the app for remote locations with few or no roads (hiking, etc.)?
Do you want to be able to save tracking data?
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i'm looking for the most downloaded apps for pretty much all of what is listed above, but specifically i'm looking for tracking apps that would allow someone to track speed, location, time, direction, all the real life meta data related to something like a car or truck moving down a road or highway. i'm trying to gather market research and the project i am working on doesn't really employ POI as a main selling point.
Have a look at oruxmaps for android... DAM fine in my opinion... Use it for both work and pleasure and fits ALL my outdoor needs....
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Have a look at oruxmaps for android... DAM fine in my opinion... Use it for both work and pleasure and fits ALL my outdoor needs....
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works in the background or has to be in the foreground? works in the united states? where does the mapping information come from, NAVTEQ?
is there anyway to search the android market place from a computer or do i need to do it from an android phone? http://www.android.com/ does not have a search query or i just can't find it...
also, any reviews for these websites with regards to searching for apps and the information contained on them? http://www.androlib.com and http://www.andbot.com/
Just google oruxmaps for more info...but just works online and offline with maps it works in usa etc.just look at website and make sure you download the atlas creator too.
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Just google oruxmaps for more info...but just works online and offline with maps it works in usa etc.just look at website and make sure you download the atlas creator too.
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sheeeit the first thing i did was google it. got the info, needed more. will continue to research.
any other leads?
try Navigon (Navteq maps)
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..
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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?
I'm not sure someone already posted about this app in the X10 topics. I've just found out from other forum.
Navit free offline navigation app which is not really user friendly but working great on my X10i.
Totally free!!! ;-)
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I use Papago_CN It`s really great.But can only be used in China COZ it only have China map
Just use google maps 5.8, it already have offline navigation feature
zmbutt said:
Just use google maps 5.8, it already have offline navigation feature
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Google map is great I used to use it. However you still need to use data connection for first initial route. It's ok when you are in metro area but when you are hiking or no data connection area you can't use it unless you have a big network coverage and huge data limit roaming.
With Navit offline navigation you don't need to use data connection at all. That's the only one different thing.
Cheers!!!
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Just use google maps 5.8, it already have offline navigation feature
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Maps allows you to download regions for offline use.
You can't use turn by turn navigation with that Google offline map. Hopefully we can use it later.
If Google offline map can use turn by turn navigation would be great.
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Maps allows you to download regions for offline use.
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blisslove said:
Google map is great I used to use it. However you still need to use data connection for first initial route. It's ok when you are in metro area but when you are hiking or no data connection area you can't use it unless you have a big network coverage and huge data limit roaming.
With Navit offline navigation you don't need to use data connection at all. That's the only one different thing.
Cheers!!!
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Well, at least G-Maps is available for the whole world, not just specific part of the map !
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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mathew1234 said:
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
This is the new google play services which implement the new android device manger.
For more info : http://www.talkandroid.com/170453-android-device-manager-helping-users-find-lost-phones/
Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?l4cpr9old23zscb
Unrar the file then install it .
Go to settings , Security, Device ADMINISTRAORS
NOTE: Google activated it, its now live.
Credit goes to Google and Talkandroid
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing!
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You re welcome
Forgot to mention :
Go to settings , Security, Device ADMINISTRAORS
app received
LOSTLOGIC89 said:
You re welcome
Forgot to mention :
Go to settings , Security, Device ADMINISTRAORS
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I already received the app in my phone (administrators only), but still is not showed the main app in my google account.
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com...:+OfficialAndroidBlog+(Official+Android+Blog)
apsanchezs said:
I already received the app in my phone (administrators only), but still is not showed the main app in my google account.
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com...:+OfficialAndroidBlog+(Official+Android+Blog)
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Yeah google havent activated it yet. I am sure they will once 4.3 gets out (besides the google phones)
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They took a while to bring this feature, I been using Cerberus which has loads more features
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They took a while to bring this feature, I been using Cerberus which has loads more features
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Yeah but at least its free and it will be more advanced then cerberus.(we talking about google here )
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Yeah but at least its free and it will be more advanced then cerberus.(we talking about google here )
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From what I've seen all it can do is track the phone and show it on a map, wipe and trigger the phone to make a noise in order to find it, Cerberus can do both of those plus like 10+ more so i would rather pay like 2 euros for a lifetime license
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From what I've seen all it can do is track the phone and show it on a map, wipe and trigger the phone to make a noise in order to find it, Cerberus can do both of those plus like 10+ more so i would rather pay like 2 euros for a lifetime license
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Like I meant this is google, cerberus was out for ages therefore they had time for development. Things that are implemented and sp3cially from the maker of the os we running is always better then a 3 rd party. Well mostly.
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Goolgle and ADM delay
For now, it seems Android Device Administrator (ADM) is limited to a checkbox in the Device Administrators menu of our smart phones. The web interface and android app do not show up until now. So it is better uncheck to avoid any possible issue that could affect the phones.
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For now, it seems Android Device Administrator (ADM) is limited to a checkbox in the Device Administrators menu of our smart phones. The web interface and android app do not show up until now. So it is better uncheck to avoid any possible issue that could affect the phones.
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ADM is now live and working. See here
Location unavailable
R.Suave said:
ADM is now live and working. See here
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I do not have the web interface in my account. And, when click the web site that you recommended appears: Location unavailable. Google did not have gaving any instructions. For me is better Avast.
apsanchezs said:
I do not have the web interface in my account. And, when click the web site that you recommended appears: Location unavailable. Google did not have gaving any instructions. For me is better Avast.
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Yeah. It hasn't rolled out to all devices. It seems like you dont have full access even though some references to it are there. Heres a thread with more details
My excuses
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Yeah. It hasn't rolled out to all devices. It seems like you dont have full access even though some references to it are there. Heres a thread with more details
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I already have activated the app. All is ok: in the account and also in my phone (green icon, google settings). My problem was that I believed that this ADM app was going to be like AVAST (with rooted phones, that do not need to turn on manually the GPS settings).
With this google ADM app must be always activated the GPS in a permanently manner.
We need to have always present that GPS doesn't use any data. It uses the 31 GPS satellites to determine the phone's position only, which is not a "data" connection at all. What uses the data is the app that is using the GPS (in this case the ADM).
Thank you very much for your help. This forum is wonderful, every day we learn many things. Nobody knows everything.
With kind regards,
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I already have activated the app. All is ok: in the account and also in my phone (green icon, google settings). My problem was that I believed that this ADM app was going to be like AVAST (with rooted phones, that do not need to turn on manually the GPS settings).
With this google ADM app must be always activated the GPS in a permanently manner.
We need to have always present that GPS doesn't use any data. It uses the 31 GPS satellites to determine the phone's position only, which is not a "data" connection at all. What uses the data is the app that is using the GPS (in this case the ADM).
Thank you very much for your help. This forum is wonderful, every day we learn many things. Nobody knows everything.
With kind regards,
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Yesh It uses both data and gps.
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