topic Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4 in Android

Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:54:16 GMT

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?

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:59:21 GMT

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/highlight/true/page/3

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

MI5 — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:59:16 GMT

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.

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

jonsie — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:00:20 GMT

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

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

jonsie — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:01:49 GMT

I use Navigator in Thailand.

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:30:31 GMT

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

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:30:56 GMT

Alot*

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

MI5 — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:35:27 GMT

@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.....

Re: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Toby — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:35:33 GMT

How does Navigator compare to Google Maps jonsie?