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ret5hd

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2. Are you frequently in areas with no cell service?

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Sun Dec 25, 2022, 09:46 PM

Dec 2022

If not, I would bet “google maps” is your best bet.

If you are frequently outside of cell service (as I am) I would suggest ALSO (in addition to google maps) downloading “maps.me”.

With maps.me you download maps to your device…then it can operate without cell signal.

With google maps, you need a cell signal to start your “trip” because no maps are stored on your device. After you start your trip the map is temporarily stored so you can finish your trip even with an interrupted/unreliable signal.

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GPS Apps [View all] bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 OP

what3words Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #1

Are you frequently in areas with no cell service? ret5hd Dec 2022 #2

Yes, that is definitely a part of my problem bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 #3

I've used GPS based Garmin devices for years, I find Google maps infinitely easier to use.. mitch96 Dec 2022 #4

Google maps does support offline maps. ManiacJoe Jan 2023 #6

Yes, one little section at a time... ret5hd Jan 2023 #7

I didn't have to install anything on my Android device bought 2 years ago - In Google Maps progree Dec 2022 #5