Looking for Offline Maps

[lardo5150]

My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).

Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.

The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.

Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?

 

[justauser]

Open Street Maps

Look for Open Street Maps based mapping apps in the Play Store. They use offline maps.

 

[smrsxn]

My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).

Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.

The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.

Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?

Get navfree usa. Its free. Download state maps. Offline route calculation. No crashes on note 10.1

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[Nefariouss]

I would suggest Sygic.

 

[relldroid]

Doesn't Google maps let you save maps for offline use?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

 

[madsquabbles]

My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).

Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.

The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.

Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?

you can capture multiple small sections and they'll be under "my places". since i haven't tested it on a trip that crosses multiple sections i'm not sure how seamless it works across them.

 

[DaRacerz]

First, I don't know if you noticed but the offline mode capture area can be adjusted. Use the two finger zoom method to zoom out to capture more in one shot. Your maximum capture area is limited to 86 MB. From my experience this allows a fairly large area. About 60 miles wide. Just remember while the maps will work you will need connectivity if you want navigation to work.

To get offline maps with navigation I definitely recommend Sygic and comes with a free trial period which will let you evaluate the app before purchasing the maps. For free options navfree is out there but I have no idea how good it is. Maybe others can comment on navigation experience with navfree.

 

[bikrame]

Doesn't Google maps let you save maps for offline use?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

It does . You download and keep certain areas you need. But I am not sure if you can use it with only gps on.

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[leyvatron]

Co pilot is a good maps source.

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[loribuono]

I've never used a GPS, so take this for what it's worth, but I downloaded NavFree USA the other day. After that, I downloaded their New York map ('cause that's where I live). It took a while to download that, but afterward worked great. This may seem ignorant, but I didn't realize you could use GPS when not connected to WiFi. But the fact that I could use this as a GPS in my car, with no data connection, was a huge surprise to me.

Of course, you don't things like current traffic issues, but having never used a GPS at all, I was pretty pleased.

Awesome!

Co pilot is a good maps source.

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[Entropy512]

Look for Open Street Maps based mapping apps in the Play Store. They use offline maps.

OSMAnd is a good bet - you could test out with the free version, even though in theory I could build a fully working version from source, the $3-4 or so is worth auto-updating from the Market for an unrestricted version.

It does have offline routing, however I haven't really "stress tested" it for accuracy.

 

[Row_Dawgs]

Try copilot. I've used it a lot and found it excellent!

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[erica_renee]

CO-PILOT rocks

I have been a co-pilot user for a few years its awesome . You cant go wrong . the whole us map download from there server takes about 30-40 minutes and is about 1.3 gb if i remember correctly. You can also d/load reginal maps. I think they update them quicker and more so then anyone else..

if you have a issue they will respond back to you often same day but always within 24 hours.. you get what you pay for with co- pilot very though out app with lots of features..

Good Luck ..

 

[donec]

Copilot may be great but it is expensive.

 

[toenail_flicker]

Copilot may be great but it is expensive.

Not compared to Sygic.

 

[erica_renee]

Copilot may be great but it is expensive.

Hummm .. well that depends on how much gas and time you waste for getting lost without a accurate offline map.....
Giggles.

 

[ultramag69]

Hy Erica, you moved on from the A500 or just surfing the forums?

What I like with Copliot is you can install it on all your android devices, maps too. I have it on my Note 10.1, 2 Acer A501's, 2 SGS3's, and my 2 galaxy tabs as well as an old HTC HD 2( beast of a phone).
And I agree that copilot is awesome but here in Oz there aren't too many map updates...
We're the land that copilot forgot.....

 

[Nakel]

I use navigation systems for a living. I flew for the USAF, and fly worldwide for a major airline now. In addition to that, I've used all types of GPS apps and dedicated GPS in many cities and places around the USA and around the world.

Co-Pilot isn't a bad app, but their maps are truly horrible in many areas. I would recommend Co-Pilot only if you are familiar with the area you'll be using it. I've tried it in many cities where the maps don't even have the major freeways correct. Epic Fail.

Sygic has a decent--not great--interface and excellent maps. Plus, they have maps for locations all around the globe. HOWEVER, their POI search is horribly flawed. If you're within 25 miles of what you're looking for, it works OK. If you're looking or something further away it can be next to impossible to find it. Sygic concentrates on form over function. Fail.

Unfortunately, I have yet to try an Android based GPS Nav app that I would recommend for use in an unfamiliar area. Even Google Maps has serious issues that render it less than optimal.

I would highly recommend getting one of Garmin's GPSs from last year, like the 3750. You can pick that up on Amazon for less than $150. Or Sears has the 3790 with lifetime map updates for less than $180. Easily pocketable and works great. Use Google maps at the hotel to decide what you want to see, use a dedicated GPS to get you there.

 

[erica_renee]

i can do both cant i . hehe

Hy Erica, you moved on from the A500 or just surfing the forums?

What I like with Copliot is you can install it on all your android devices, maps too. I have it on my Note 10.1, 2 Acer A501's, 2 SGS3's, and my 2 galaxy tabs as well as an old HTC HD 2( beast of a phone).
And I agree that copilot is awesome but here in Oz there aren't too many map updates...
We're the land that copilot forgot.....

Hi there.. Well i still have (kinda have) my a500. its a awesome device. I bought two nexus 7 tablets got it because it would fit in my purse. But ended up sending it back for a exchange because of lousy build issues. The replacement was worse. So i sent it back and waiting for a refund . Monday or tuesday im getting a NOTE 10.1 .. Bad experience with the nexus 7 i do not wanna try a 3 rd . i love my wacom intuos so thought this would fit me better.
Think i should buy. Well i have to get something my Spouse (better half so she says) tells me i do NOT get my acer back.. so im tablet less right now... boohoooooo

nice seeing ya over here.

Sorry if this is off topic .. but yes i USE Co-pilot in several devices as well. Also used to use there commercial version in work truck. Great company. as i said above...

 

[inmnbob]

Tom Tom is launching a new app this month with off line ability. This is the mapping software that I are in telenav