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2/1/23

GPS Accuracy: Android versus iPhone

eg, Avenza Maps + USGS topographic maps) over here. These free apps work on both my iPads and my Android phones for any map that is a geoPDF map (which is most downloaded PDF maps nowadays

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GPS Accuracy: Android versus iPhone

eg, Avenza Maps + USGS topographic maps) over here. These free apps work on both my iPads and my Android phones for any map that is a geoPDF map (which is most downloaded PDF maps nowadays

2/1/23

Andy Burnelli, nospam2

11/23/22

Does backcountry navigation with the cellular data radio turned off use LESS battery power?

eg, Avenza or PaperMaps). Hence, when I'm navigating, the cellular data radio is usually turned off. Which brings up the question, the answer to which I'm not sure of. Does

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Does backcountry navigation with the cellular data radio turned off use LESS battery power?

eg, Avenza or PaperMaps). Hence, when I'm navigating, the cellular data radio is usually turned off. Which brings up the question, the answer to which I'm not sure of. Does

11/23/22

mark, … Bill Bradshaw39

10/9/22

Is there a way to put the gps coordinates onto a photo?

results into Avenza, the current location was slightly off the map so somehow the georeferencing is slightly off. What I need is a TEXT (not video!) tutorial for QGIS 3.4 that shows how

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Is there a way to put the gps coordinates onto a photo?

results into Avenza, the current location was slightly off the map so somehow the georeferencing is slightly off. What I need is a TEXT (not video!) tutorial for QGIS 3.4 that shows how

10/9/22

Andy Burnelli, … Bernd Rose5

7/19/22

Navigate proposed GPX track on Android topographical map with audible routing directions

such as Avenza, Paper Maps, Offline Maps, Custom Maps, Pocket Maps, etc.) and then I look at my current location "blue dot" compared to the desired track (red line) and adjust

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Navigate proposed GPX track on Android topographical map with audible routing directions

such as Avenza, Paper Maps, Offline Maps, Custom Maps, Pocket Maps, etc.) and then I look at my current location "blue dot" compared to the desired track (red line) and adjust

7/19/22

Andy Burnelli, … The Real Bev156

3/4/22

Kids going hiking for three days from point to point in the mountains.

. *Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping* by Avenza, 4.7, free but limited to 3 maps *Paper Maps* by Abbro, 5K+, 2.8, free ad free & unlimited number of maps You can even draw your own track

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Kids going hiking for three days from point to point in the mountains.

. *Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping* by Avenza, 4.7, free but limited to 3 maps *Paper Maps* by Abbro, 5K+, 2.8, free ad free & unlimited number of maps You can even draw your own track

3/4/22

micky, … Andy Burnelli99

5/3/22

Are there places where you can't even make emergency calls

. *Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping* by Avenza, 4.7, free but limited to 3 maps *Paper Maps* by Abbro, 5K+, 2.8, free ad free & unlimited number of maps You can even draw your own track

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Are there places where you can't even make emergency calls

. *Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping* by Avenza, 4.7, free but limited to 3 maps *Paper Maps* by Abbro, 5K+, 2.8, free ad free & unlimited number of maps You can even draw your own track

5/3/22

micky, … Carlos E.R.28

1/26/22

Where is GPS location calculeted?

& elevation Avenza Maps === Load any custom geoPDF maps for offroad navigation Paper Maps === Load any custom geoPDF maps for offroad navigation Custom Maps === Load any custom

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Where is GPS location calculeted?

& elevation Avenza Maps === Load any custom geoPDF maps for offroad navigation Paper Maps === Load any custom geoPDF maps for offroad navigation Custom Maps === Load any custom

1/26/22

WaltS48, … Thomas10

12/7/21

How does following a hiking track work?

www.avenza.com/download/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.custommapsapp.android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.psyberia

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How does following a hiking track work?

www.avenza.com/download/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.custommapsapp.android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.psyberia

12/7/21

Bob F, … Muhammad Akhtar Assi51

9/18/23

Why does Google Maps on phone require access to my contacts to load an offline map

routable backcountry maps when I need to. I even wrote tutorials on how to make your own electronic routable maps using Avenza based on instructions provided on the USGS web site.

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Why does Google Maps on phone require access to my contacts to load an offline map

routable backcountry maps when I need to. I even wrote tutorials on how to make your own electronic routable maps using Avenza based on instructions provided on the USGS web site.

9/18/23

Andrew J. Luck, … nospam13

7/11/19

Teach me something new about Android

I use Avenza to read in historical image maps from another century when teaching historical tours to small walking groups and where I scan campus PDFs to create custom college campus

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Teach me something new about Android

I use Avenza to read in historical image maps from another century when teaching historical tours to small walking groups and where I scan campus PDFs to create custom college campus

7/11/19

arlen holder, … Arlen Holder176

12/17/20

What is the factual truth about PRIVACY differences or similarities between the Android & iOS mobile phone ecosystems?

Navigator MyTrails Avenza USGS locate o Topo Maps OSM track & route o Gaia GPS OSM track o TrackBook Track only o OSMTracker o GPSLogger o TinyTravel World topo o World Topo Coordinate

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What is the factual truth about PRIVACY differences or similarities between the Android & iOS mobile phone ecosystems?

Navigator MyTrails Avenza USGS locate o Topo Maps OSM track & route o Gaia GPS OSM track o TrackBook Track only o OSMTracker o GPSLogger o TinyTravel World topo o World Topo Coordinate

12/17/20

Arlen G. Holder, Libor Striz4

5/24/19

How do you ROUTE on foot following an edited GPX track overlaid on a USGPS topographical map on your mobile device?

Navigator MyTrails Avenza USGS locate o Topo Maps OSM track & route o Gaia GPS OSM track o TrackBook Track only o OSMTracker o GPSLogger o TinyTravel World topo o World Topo Coordinate

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How do you ROUTE on foot following an edited GPX track overlaid on a USGPS topographical map on your mobile device?

Navigator MyTrails Avenza USGS locate o Topo Maps OSM track & route o Gaia GPS OSM track o TrackBook Track only o OSMTracker o GPSLogger o TinyTravel World topo o World Topo Coordinate

5/24/19

8/10/18

Tutorial for saving & viewing tracks on USGS topographic maps in real time on mobile devices

input into Avenza crippleware on the iOS & Android mobile devices); but the great news is that the four maps aiign themselves perfectly automatically! It's amazing that the

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Tutorial for saving & viewing tracks on USGS topographic maps in real time on mobile devices

input into Avenza crippleware on the iOS & Android mobile devices); but the great news is that the four maps aiign themselves perfectly automatically! It's amazing that the

8/10/18

7/14/18

What are the first things you do to set up a new Android Nougat phone?

MyTrails, Avenza Maps - Then offline USGS location apps Topo Maps ================= - Then OSM location, tracking & routing apps Gaia GPS - Then OSM location & tracking apps

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What are the first things you do to set up a new Android Nougat phone?

MyTrails, Avenza Maps - Then offline USGS location apps Topo Maps ================= - Then OSM location, tracking & routing apps Gaia GPS - Then OSM location & tracking apps

7/14/18

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