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.
'cooleagle' said:
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...
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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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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...
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.
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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
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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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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.
Hi Folks,
here about my newest app: GPS Maps
GPS Maps shows you the most relevant GPS data and your current position (on a google map) at one view.
Following data is shown:
1st row: GPS bearing, cardinal direction
2nd row: Latitude, longitude
3rd row: Speed, altitude
4rd row: Accuracy, satellites in use, satellites in view
The app can be fully customized to fit your needs:
-Select the displayed data
-Select colors, text sizes
-Select map modes
-Select units
-Many other settings
Perfect for all activities or as navigation assistant!
Have fun
Available on Android Market (use the attached QR for getting the link)
Would be as widget very nice.
Hi,
thx for this idea, i will include it to my wish list
And another Idea:
Would it be possible to add that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15121649
Dtrieb said:
And another Idea:
Would it be possible to add that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15121649
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thx for this idea
Outputting the current address was already on my todo list, but not in combination with Text to Speech.
=> Implementation in progress
is this a google maps modification?
or a complteley new app?
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is this a google maps modification?
or a complteley new app?
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An app that also uses a google map
GPS Maps v1.04 was just released to market.
New feature: retrieve and show your current address on street level.
https://market.android.com/details?id=at.specsoft.gpsmapstrial
@Dtrieb: this is the first step for the text to speech feature that you requested, TTS output will follow.
Can you also close GPS if the program shut down?
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Can you also close GPS if the program shut down?
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what do you exactly mean?
I mean:
If i close GPS Maps the icon from my GPS shows that it have a connection.
On p.e. google maps the icon and the connection to GPS closed if I closed google maps.
Okay? Or can i write you per pn in german?
ok, i see => could reproduce it.
Will be fixed with next version => thank you for reporting!
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I mean:
If i close GPS Maps the icon from my GPS shows that it have a connection.
On p.e. google maps the icon and the connection to GPS closed if I closed google maps.
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This one is fixed now with v1.05
Just update via the market to newest version.
@nr1:
I have Kindle Fire with Stock ROM and Modaco Custom Rom. Will this app work in KF? Paul O'Brien who developed the custom ROM has allowed the location services activated and I could get adhoc connection from my laptop, even on the road. Market does not show in KF GPS Maps as an App. Could you please provide a link to .apk file so that I could install and experiment.
Thanks
Hi
i have no idea if it will work on the kindle, just try it.
You can download the app here:
http://specsoft.square7.ch/?page_id=18
@k4955:
is it working on your kindle?
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@k4955:
is it working on your kindle?
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@nr1:
No. It does not work. I could try with GPS Tether app, however I only have an IPhone 4S. GPS Tether will look for a GPS enabled Android smartphone. I have not come across any app that will make IPhone act as a server. Currently I am able to tether to my IPhone acting as Hotspot and grab internet connection. With that I am able to enable location services, which does not look for satellite. If you know any app to help me please let me know.
Thanks
nr1 said:
thx for this idea
Outputting the current address was already on my todo list, but not in combination with Text to Speech.
=> Implementation in progress
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Finally new version released, GPS Maps v1.06:
Added: TTS support for 'Get address' functionality
Check it out:
http://market.android.com/details?id=at.specsoft.gpsmapstrial
What about a german translation?
I would translate it!
Dtrieb said:
What about a german translation?
I would translate it!
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oh, nearly forgot this thread in the meantime
I will include this on my wishlist for the app.
As native german speaker i could also do the german translation, there is anyway not much more to translate than the settings page.
Hi Guys !
I don't know if this against copyrights or not .
But can anyone make some kind of edit to the google maps app to allow offline maps for the full country ? instead of this annoying cache via Wifi !
or make other app that uses offline database of Google maps and will be great if in satellite (google Earth ) view also ...
I just keep wondering why till now google doesn't allow downloading offline maps ? even in a paid version !!!
the latest Update removed the tiny feature of downloading some offline areas .
Now it is currently unavailable for me to make any offline maps ..
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facepalm
do this go to android market look up Google maps update then open the app find settings and hit make available offline
try navit
I think navit app doing this. Check it
Google maps also having option to cache offline map for limited area (only route, not satelite or navigation)
asalah0923 said:
Hi Guys !
I don't know if this against copyrights or not .
But can anyone make some kind of edit to the google maps app to allow offline maps for the full country ? instead of this annoying cache via Wifi !
or make other app that uses offline database of Google maps and will be great if in satellite (google Earth ) view also ...
I just keep wondering why till now google doesn't allow downloading offline maps ? even in a paid version !!!
the latest Update removed the tiny feature of downloading some offline areas .
Now it is currently unavailable for me to make any offline maps ..
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simkhovich said:
do this go to android market look up Google maps update then open the app find settings and hit make available offline
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not available in some countries outside the US for some ****ed up reason. last version i could do this. new version i cant.
do this go to android market look up Google maps update then open the app find settings and hit make available offline
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tried to do alot of things with no use .
in last version there is no option as make available offline in settings . it is found in the interface .
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praveenmarkandu said:
not available in some countries outside the US for some ****ed up reason. last version i could do this. new version i cant.
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exactly , I also tried market enabler and VPN to change IP to USA but no use ...
it is limited to some places no matter where you sign to network ,, some places are allowed , others not e.g. all germany are availabe for me although I'm in Egypt ,and all Egypt aren't availabe !
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santhosh0123 said:
I think navit app doing this. Check it
Google maps also having option to cache offline map for limited area (only route, not satelite or navigation)
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I'll give it a try
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I just use Navfree app and download the maps for offline by state, free and like a gps but doesn't have all the google stuff though.
I use osmand to download maps before Google maps update.. It's pretty good, open source, allows for offline navigation and free.
Download Google maps outside of Google maps is breaking copyright and Google has asked people to remove it.
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Please help, i m suck of using Google maps on my galaxy tab2 p3100, with boring 2g speed,
wanted a best Offline maps with pre-loaded Map Data
Help! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
dailyuse17 said:
Please help, i m suck of using Google maps on my galaxy tab2 p3100, with boring 2g speed,
wanted a best Offline maps with pre-loaded Map Data
Help! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cache google maps and use offline
Press thnks button
dailyuse17 said:
Please help, i m suck of using Google maps on my galaxy tab2 p3100, with boring 2g speed,
wanted a best Offline maps with pre-loaded Map Data
Help! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I use an app called Maverick Maps. It's free on the play store. It lets you save maps from various sources (Though not Google) so you can bring them with you. It doesnt' do navigation though.
In order to get offline navigation I think you have to buy a full fledged Navigation app. There are several available on the play store. They are on the expensive side as far as apps go, but if you use it a lot it's way cheaper than buying a stand along Garmin GPS or something. It's also a lot more battery friendly since you don't be constantly using mobile data while you travel.