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Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

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I am planning to travel to Asia and do not want to incur data charges whilst using the Google maps applicatioin on the device. Can i view and use Google maps offline to locate my position? What other offline functions could i use eg navigation?

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MI5
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You would need to plan your route on wifi then just use phone on GPS (with data turned off).
Google maps requires data to download any maps it needs as your route progresses.
Another option is Co-Pilot which stores all maps to an SD card so you can just use GPS when travelling without the need for a data signal at all.
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Their are a few options on google play that allow the pre downloading of maps so data is not required.

Co pilot is one.

Another https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.navigator&hl=en

This may be of interest http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly-and-Pay-Go/I-m-always-running-out-of-data/td-p/649517/highl...
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You would need to plan your route on wifi then just use phone on GPS (with data turned off).
Google maps requires data to download any maps it needs as your route progresses.
Another option is Co-Pilot which stores all maps to an SD card so you can just use GPS when travelling without the need for a data signal at all.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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Depends where you are travelling to in Asia as many apps don't cover a lot of Asia

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Yeah I've used co pilot it's a great app before I use to use up all my data but since u guys told me about it I've been saving aloe slight_smile
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@Anonymous you can click on "Options" above your post and edit your reply (if on PC or in desktop mode).

Just thought I'd mention it as you double post a lot just for small corrections or additions to your posts..... slight_smile

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How does Navigator compare to Google Maps jonsie?
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