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Old 11 Mar 2014
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Android GPS tools?

Anyone use an android GPS app that you can download/upload maps, routes, POI's ect?
Thanks. Dave.
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ViewRanger seems pretty good. Used it all over Europe.
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On Line ? Lots of data (you'll want free wifi) - Google Maps + Google Earth

Off line? (as in away from cell phone connection)
OsmAnd (Open Street Maps - free version limited to 10 map downloads)

If your a Ozexplorer user then Androzic looks ok so far.

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Others I've not tried ... 'MapsWithMe' ?

For travel .. experimenting with
Wi-Fi Finder
TripAdvisor
Expedia
XEcurrency

and there are some others.. on another post around here ..
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...sentials-66721
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I use:

Sygic | GPS Navigation for Android and iPhone

on my HTC smart phone and Nexus tablet. Seems to be beliveable routing, and manages UK post codes searches as well.
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Dual Sport Maps. Was the best, but developer cut it due to changes in Google Maps API that would require major re-write.

Viewranger and OSMand is as good as it gets. Garmin Street Pilot exists as beta, and APK-file can be grabbed from shady internet sites.
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"Navigator"- in a word: Fab
Download all the maps you want free.
It even will let you know when updates are available.
Reliable too
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Which 'Navigator'? There are a large number of them in google apps store ... Navigator by markcj - intended for sailing $1 (trial version free -limited to 10 waypoints)? Probably the one your referring to?

Navitel Navigator? City Navigator? SmartPhone Navigator?
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