yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Will check for the same and report it later.
[Android Apps and Games] Jwtiyar:
on the android app. iam using it like before 5 months i think or 4 .

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] krachlatte:
Guys,

i would like to recommend MOBAC in combination with Oruxmaps, the best you can get on your android, and all for free.

cheers
[Android Apps and Games] Jonke-Pö:
Used the Google Maps a lot

I am often abroad, and uses the precache function in Google Maps all the time and it worked well on HTC DHD with stock rom as well on CM7 and CM7.1 that I am running now.

For you guys saying that the areas disappear:

For me the square on the map disappeared sometimes (think it was after reboot), but the areas was still precached, so try zooming in and see if it might be the same for you.

If you say that it still loads some of the zoom levels, try to go offline first, might be that the app is searching for map updates if it is online.
[Android Apps and Games] Gatos7:
Awesome ! Thanx a lot dude you just made my day :)
[Android Apps and Games] DanneMCA:
im using Cyanogenmod 7.1.5 for Milestone, by kabaldan. And google maps do not keep precache. I create one and it stores, but few times after it get cleaned by itself. Anyone with the same issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Keland44:
pretty coo i'm glad they posted this on the main page i've been looking for a solution for my touchpad when i don't want to tether my phone to it for internet connection and just want to use my bluetooth gps
[Android Apps and Games] acera500:
you are awsome !!! I was looking for an easy solution past few weeks.This is really valuable tip.Thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Thanks to Taob for making my job simpler by posting this gmap review.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I think you already got your answer. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] xcalibre1987:
More specifically, download Mobile Atlas Creator 1.7 to be able to download offline Google Maps to load them on Locus. Use the BigPlanet SQLite format.

If you are downloading all zoom levels, be sure that the final size of the file is < 2GB as it's a hard limit. Also, you can download multiple BigPlanet files (i.e. diff regions) and load all of them at the same time on Locus.

As a seasoned user of such, i'll recommend zoom levels of up to level 10 or 11 for regional maps as the first layer. All levels (17, 18 or 19) for city level. Up to level 7 or 8 for continents. Just remember that the limit is 2GB for each file.

Pre-cached maps are crap on Maps app. Use my method because it works better.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Xcalibre: don't you think I have posted the same thing in my thread...
[Android Apps and Games] flipmode_11:
An Alternative Method to Download from Bing, Yahoo, Google and other Map Providers...

Great post. I've had a lot of experience with these mapping apps on Android.

However, just use LOCUS PRO v1.51 to download entire areas, paths, screens, etc, and choose the number of zooms you wish to download. Then either use the cached map files in other programs, or, update to the latest version of the Locus app and use them there! (read below)

Locus

/

Locus Pro

allows you to choose which type of file to save the ''cached'' map tiles into - e.g. a number of various SQL formats.

In later versions of Locus Pro, an addon was made called

"Locus Map Tweak"

which brings back all the map providers that had to be removed as a result of them complaining to Locus and in turn removing their maps from the list (e.g. Google, Yahoo, Bing, and so many others!).

Versions 1.5.1 of Locus Pro was the last version to have the

most comprehensive list of map providers

included - where you could download via all the map providers legally. However to do it in the newer versions (which accept the standard SQL formats created, used and downloaded in 1.5.1) you need to install the

''Locus Map Tweak''

(via the Market / Google) to enable the providers and to display the cached maps in the lists of Locus or other Map apps.

I hope you found this useful! (:

Enjoy!

- Flipmode.

:B
[Android Apps and Games] Devastator88:
gret tip, very useful

thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] xcalibre1987:
yet another top tip.. thanks bro!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
xda full of knowledge I must say that.
[Android Apps and Games] suaji:
Sorry noob question..

Erk which one for Google Map?..

thanks..
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Neither of them.

Google maps just allow pre cached offline map. Follow the second guide.
[Android Apps and Games] Budge:
The option to enable Google precache states that it only allows you to precache map tiles and not satellite images. I need the satellite images for camping and hiking. Is there a way to make Google maps precache the satellite image?
[Android Apps and Games] irsemoticon:
great, i like it dude

thx :)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
To be frank, currently there is no wary to do so. But you can always use other application for this purpose. Locus, mapdroyd can be used.
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
You know what? You're great.

I can peacefully rest my case now :)

Since getting the SGS2 phone and keep reading the beauty of gmap pre-cached for using offline gps, I'm eager to try out just to find out that I cannot. This is irritated me so I go on and ask. xxx. does spend a lot time answering my needs, big thank to xxx. too.

But I am still not happy since members with HTC, Motorola, .... keep repeating "it works great" on their devices, which leads me think "device dependent". I don't buy that but i have to believe others.
[Android Apps and Games] kcneal:
The Google maps app has pre-caching already built in, just go into the lab settings and then select the area you want to have available for offline. Pretty simple and might be an easier method for those interested.

Lifehacker has a link showing better details. Search "Google Maps for Android Labs Offers Offline Caching". (Sorry can't post url's yet)
[Android Apps and Games] JGuinan007:
Like HTC locations?

Does this work like Locations on HTC sense 3.5?
[Android Apps and Games] xcalibre1987:
Get Mobile Atlas Creator 1.7 if you want download offline google maps, hybrid, terrain. Then load them into Locus.
[Android Apps and Games] Dan_Ny:
Thanks for sharing this. I will try to at home later tonight
[Android Apps and Games] PoorCollegeGuy:
Hey! Just dropping by to let you know this thread has been featured on the XDA Portal

I've personally done this one, excellent thread!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Thanks for your support poorcollegeguy. Hope people in search of offline maps get the benefit from this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Note: Post updated with a link for rapid GPS lock or people having problem/issue with GPS.
[Android Apps and Games] crypted:
I appreciate you including my patch in your discussion. Users should know it's designed for Qualcomm-powered devices, but has been known to work well on a number of other devices powered by other chipsets.

Happy GPSing! :D
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I don't have a Qualcomm chip set but it works on my device fabulously ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Depends on application that you are using on your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] androidapk.net:
oh, thanks for the great guide. just wish there is a less complicated way to download offline maps. isn't there an app out there that already does this?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I had thought this was the easiest.but there are navigation applications which allow you to download maps from mobile itself.
[Android Apps and Games] marmagas:
Allright friend!!thank you for your advice!

I created one Bigplanet file of my city and more.Now i have installed Locus free on my htc hd2 running ICS.Where do i put the created file?

thanks in advance!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
The file can be placed anywhere for locus. There is an option for selecting the file from your sd card.
[Android Apps and Games] iLpirLa:
thanks for the tip :)
[Android Apps and Games] ganex:
thanks ;)

gotta take this for my vacation tomorrow :)
[Android Apps and Games] JGuinan007:
Glonass

Will this work with Glonass?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Have fun.. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Is it an app? If yes, I need to check it further.
[Android Apps and Games] crypted:
Glonass is the GPS equivalent from Russia. A lot of newer phones are/will bring dual support for fine-tuned accuracy and precision.
[Android Apps and Games] vaiohk:
thanky you for the remain
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Thanks for the info man.

Need to search on Google for more details regarding this.
[Android Apps and Games] crypted:
Most consumer devices this year onwards will be cross compatible. Some chipsets from 2010 onward already support it.

It'll be internal. I've seen references in some gpsd xml files.
[Android Apps and Games] SoonerLater:
A wonderful, but *paid* offline app is View Ranger. You have to purchase the app itself and, eventually, purchase map "tokens." Your purchase of the app includes a certain number of tokens. The app can load maps from many providers (including several which are free). I use View Ranger because it has USGS topographic maps for the entire US (and equivalent topo maps for most of Europe and beyond). As an avid hiker, I load my ViewRanger app with topo (and free aerial) maps of where I'm going to hike. As I head out, I put my phone in Airplane mode which really saves battery life. I can typically hike 12 hours or so on one battery and that's with frequently looking at the screen (which must be set at max. brightness to be seen, usually).

My mention of ViewRanger is not instead of the other recommendations in this thread, but rather as something in addition to what is mentioned here.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
That is surely a nice guide. But people would rather opt for a free version than to really pay for apps. So, there are many free apps that can really be of some help to the ones needed for. But I surely appreciate your contribution :)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I read about this yesterday. But I have a question. Currently it is only applicable for users from Russia but as you said that the system is being integrated in the newer phones too. So, does that mean it might become applicable for users from other countries too ?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I'm pretty sure that it should work since this guide is for the application.
[Android Apps and Games] crypted:
Yes, it will be available to users around the world and not just Russia. Or, that's what their government claims. Further, the ESA will be putting up another GPS system. So in the next few years there may be three different systems up there for navigation and location use. It will be ROM and driver-related for those to work hand-in-hand for consumers, though.
[Android Apps and Games] vcarbajo:
Navfree is good!!!
[Android Apps and Games] 739898013:
thanks guys.

really helpful to me.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Oh okay . I must say I'm learning more and more about gps and all from you :) thanks for the infos :) and yeah sorry for the late reply.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
you are welcome.

yeah it surely is :)
[Android Apps and Games] Vinny1994:
Also an option is to google for "Copilot APK"

I'm using that App for GPS and it works perfect for me :) (here in The Netherlands)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Post updated with 3rd method of downloading maps from mobile which is pretty obvious ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Moonotone:
Thanx for the tips.. It's really help me out..
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Not a problem :)
[Android Apps and Games] simacai:
the method 2 does't seem to be enough details as I see
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I guess I have written in a completely simple language but lemme try and make it much more simpler. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ruscan.calin:
nice post also we have iGO now it works on Android phones also detailed maps I tried some of these offline solutions but there is a problem to manage maps, backups ..etc
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
I think he has covered pretty much it. However, pls note, the instructions are how to CREATE a precache gmap, not how to USE it.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Okay.. So, what do you exactly mean by manage backups ?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Maybe I should even think of including how to use it guide ;)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Added how to really use it guide :)
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
Between step 2, I would say:

1. Open GMaps

2. Hit Menu -> Settings -> Cache Settings -> Pre-cached map areas, then tap on the one that you need to use.

Note: you can delete or rename it from there.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Sorry man but didn't really get it.
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
Is there a link for 1.9 beta 2 somewhere?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
The thread is updated with a download link with the latest version of MOBAC ( since it is a freeware ).

Or

click here
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
I can't check it now. I was hoping for more maps. Does this version support google maps at least?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Did you read the thread first?
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
Yes I did. However I am trying to get a map of Beijing, China and the best map I can find is google maps, which I was trying to DL and use with Locus. I didn't see an option to DL the maps from google with MOBAC and I kind of was hoping that the older version supported it.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Try version 1.8 . That might help you.
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
Is that on the MOBAC site?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Yeah it is.
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
Where is it? All I see is the 1.9 folder.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
they removed it from their download list. anyways i have updated the thread with method for the newer version too!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Update: Need help with adding more apps in the third method.
[Android Apps and Games] tyfoxx:
Really Cool

I use copilot, is there any advantage to this, in that, in copilot i often cant find an address.
[Android Apps and Games] kruuth:
Dumb question here, but I can't seem to get maps going with maverick. I have MOBAC building me an atlas, and I'm sticking it in what I guess is the right folder. Do I just stick the downloads in the googlemaps folder? Google didn't help as much as I had hoped.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
To be frank the exact address generally is provided in google maps or locus with 2 add ons (Paid)..

yeah it should work. Is there any option in the settings to choose the file ?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
my pleasure sharing this info :)
[Android Apps and Games] jiteshgolecha:
Thanks for sharing :)
[Android Apps and Games] alezhaf:
thank you man for sharing, but i think papago is one of the best android offline map. it works well in my country
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Yeah it is quite good..
[Android Apps and Games] chirantan.f:
i am a bit confused, which of the apps work with method 1? i am going to try MOBAC, and would like to try all the apps that work with method 1 given in OP to see which i prefer the best
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Rmaps, oruxmaps, locus, ublox, igo, mapdroyd are some common ones I have tested on..
[Android Apps and Games] alezhaf:
in my country they update the map once in 3 month
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It might differ from country to country.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Update: New Stable MOBAC release!
[Android Apps and Games] DesertEagle:
Select Maverick as your atlas format and copy created folders to:

- maverick\tiles\atlas_name\ Maverick Pro 2.0+

- maverick\tiles\custom 1\ Maverick 1.8+

Complete path should be like this:

maverick\tiles\atlas_name\0\0\0.png.tile

I'm working on support for SQLite atlases, so in the next version you'll just need to copy a single file to maverick\maps folder.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Are you a developers of Maverick :) ?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
MOBAC 1.9.5 Released with more stability and tweaks for perfect maps.
[Android Apps and Games] tinyXperia:
If you use cracked apps, don't complain about it not working...
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I agree with you!

Btw was it that someone asked related to it :/ because you should have quoted the text :/
[Android Apps and Games] and313:
Igo is for me the best solution
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It might differ from person to person :)
[Android Apps and Games] rahulmaindargi:
GOod Offline App for INDIA?

Hi First of all thanks for gr8 post.

Can any one suggest which of these apps have good (daily or weekly) Map updates for India?

Currently I am using OSMAND and it looks promising.

Its based On OSM (open street map)

OSMAND developers also shared a MAP creator which will create Offline Maps based on .osm files.

One benefit over previously mentioned apps is Map size is very small.. (90 MB for complete India.)

The only problem I face with this app is I am not able to get Daily/weekly .osm file for big area (say Complete India or a state in India)...

Also Those who are ok with Online Maps, WAZE is a good Option. it also allows Live traffic updates even in India.

and Maps updated almost every 10/15 days. (with waze also u can edit map urself just like OSM.)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
There are very few applications which update maps for India every week. The vest could do is download map via mobac and update the map using the same pc app . Generally most of the offline map applications support .SQLite. so, I have downloaded map in the above format and can update it whenever possible.

I found Locus, osmand and minus(-) useful.

Sent from my HTC Wildfire
[Android Apps and Games] Squeeto:
satellite cache

Thank you for the tutorial.

I quickly looked at the apps you recommended pages back and none seem to show a picture with satellite view.

I would like to be able to cache maps for driving and aerial views for hiking.

Will any do this? I appreciate the time you have already invested in this.
[Android Apps and Games] Squeeto:
I spent the last couple of days working this out. I'll pass on a few points for the next guy.

Google and OpenStreetMap seems to be the most up-to-date and sources for maps. But OpenStreetMap doesn't like MOBAC's way of stripping high def. tiles and you end up getting "Access blocked ... for overusing ... servers". I got this message right away on a test section of just my neighborhood. Google was unhappy with MOBAC too. MOBAC version 1.8 was the last version that worked with Google Maps. Get this version 1.8 like .xxx. has stated.

Who knows if Google will start putting similar limitations on us using the older version of MOBAC. I think that we, essentially small group of people, will not even make Google flinch.

If you want the satellite\aerial view maps for hiking, I believe that all the programs will display them. Essentially, you create the map with MOBAC so it can be any style that is down-loadable. The android app is essentially a tile viewer; some with more bells and whistles. Whether the app can do geocoding through the cell network is for you to determine. I am only interest in using my app off-line.

Geocoding. This is essentially the crux of the matter. None of the stated apps can do this off-line because it isn't in the android API. This makes all of these apps somewhat useless when off-line.

example:

You live in Seattle. You want to vacation in Germany. You create a map of Munich. You disable your phone networking in Germany so you aren't charged expensive cell rates. You have the digital map and now need to find 1000 Nymphenburger Straße. You need to turn on to a cell network to do a search or get directions with the app. This can't be done off-line. Or you play "Where's Waldo" with the streets.

Maybe someone reading this knows if one of these apps is good at quickly enabling then disabling the network so that a simple location search can be done. I guess that most won't opt for 1/2 hour turn-by-turn directions.

That said, with my limited look into each app, I like Orux Maps and RMap the best. I can see me using RMap on the hiking trail with a satellite map and GPS enabled. If I get into this more, Orux Maps has more options for way points and down-loadable trails that probably? work off-line.

I am 2 days old at this so if anything is blazingly misstated please correct me kindly.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Thanks for the description and example @squeeto..
[Android Apps and Games] NoobMonkey:
Does the Method 2 still work on Google Maps?

I'm going in to Rome next week, and would be nice to have offline maps in Googl Maps. I tried to get offline maps, but it says that offline maps isn't available in that area?

E: btw I found app for maps offline called Maps with me.
[Android Apps and Games] Mittaa:
Locus Pro is now taking money in order to let you download vector maps ...

.... but Google Maps added support for offline maps

Time to switch from Locus to Google Maps !
[Android Apps and Games] gogink:
There is another issue...This summer i plan to hike, and some mountain biking on terain that is not covered with google maps realy well, but sattelite imeges (google satelite) would be realy helpfull! Precaching from google maps precache only trafic layer, not sattelite (yes, i know, size of file that would have satelite map would be... wow, HUGE... couple of gb, depending on map size!), so the only solution for me is brute google maps, application that allow me to save satelite layer on sd card, and use it later, without data conection. It is half-legal solution, of course, because google doesnt allow it, but it is working!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
You can easily download satellite maps from mobac
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
New list - [List-3]Internet Browsers For Android!! .. Enjoy guys :)
[Android Apps and Games] davisdesigns:
MOBAC smallest output file size

Currently using BCNAV on my phone and creating an atlas w/ MOBAC. File sizes explode when transferring to the SD card (300 MB turns to 1 GB) ? What is the best method and output file to produce a satellite/ aerial atlas in a smaller file size. Need these for Puerto rico and the US Virgin islands?

Thanks for any help
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
You can not help it man. I had made the map using mobac using the google street view and it exceeded 3gb in size for India.

I recommend you go for either yahoo or google maps. Those are the best ones that cover most area/streets.

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] davisdesigns:
The method i found so far is use MOBAC to create maps for Locus The output files are SQLT and when you move them to your SD card they don't expand like the BCNAV file system
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
SQLite formats are widely used by many many applications. It is safe to use that format. No issue have i faced using this app.

About BCNAV, i am not able to understand how the size expands on using it :/ need to search a little before replying to it.

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Other than Sygic which apps provide offline navigation ?

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[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It is already mentioned in method 3 :)

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
I meant automatic offline calculation for navigation. Just like sygic do you input the destination and it will automatically calculate the route. Unlike Maverick in which you have to calculate it all by yourself. :)
[Android Apps and Games] davisdesigns:
Think it has something to do with the thousands of folders and separate files that make a map in BCNAV
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Maybe that might be an appropriate reason or the other reason might be. At first the files would be compressed and when you use the files, gradually it keeps expanding or something of that sort.

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Any idea about this navigation app called "Mireo DON'T PANIC" , available on android play store ?? Please see here....

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taXJlby5kb250cGFuaWMuaW4iXQ..

Does it support full offline navigation like in sygic ?? Answers would be really helpful as i am planning to purchase it !!