Solved: Google offline maps on Galaxy S4

Anonymous · ‎14-04-2014

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?

MI5 · ‎14-04-2014

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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Anonymous · ‎14-04-2014

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...

MI5 · ‎14-04-2014

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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jonsie · ‎14-04-2014

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

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jonsie · ‎14-04-2014

I use Navigator in Thailand.

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Anonymous · ‎14-04-2014

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

Anonymous · ‎14-04-2014

Alot*

MI5 · ‎14-04-2014

@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.....

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Toby · ‎14-04-2014

How does Navigator compare to Google Maps jonsie?

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