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Old 02-01-12 | 09:32 PM
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Google Android app for offline gps?

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The roaming charges tend to be quite expensive, so I was wondering if anyone has found a useful Google Android application that allows them to import and visualize a .gpx (ie. from Bikely) while having no GPS connection?
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I think mapmyride will do that. Will have to check it. I have a Galaxy Tab that is WiFi only, so I use it for GPS ride tracking but I can't save my ride until I get home and upload it.
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Originally Posted by FunkyStickman
I think mapmyride will do that. Will have to check it. I have a Galaxy Tab that is WiFi only, so I use it for GPS ride tracking but I can't save my ride until I get home and upload it.
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I'm not really big on saving my ride, just being able to load a saved gpx or kml file and be able to view it without a gps connection.
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If you use their website, you can upload GPS files there, not sure about doing it on the actual mobile device. I'll see.
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I think Move! bike computer will do that. And it's free in the marketplace.











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Roaming? I've used I Map My Ride in some pretty random spots and I don't think I've ever gotten charged for roaming.
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Roaming? I've used I Map My Ride in some pretty random spots and I don't think I've ever gotten charged for roaming.
I have, out of country.
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Originally Posted by IthaDan
I think Move! bike computer will do that. And it's free in the marketplace.
Tried it, doesnt import or read a gpx file.
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Never looked at what filetypes it uses. Just downloads state maps. Never really used it cuz I've never had roaming fees.

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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
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Never looked at what filetypes it uses. Just downloads state maps. Never really used it cuz I've never had roaming fees.
Thanks LP, I did try Mapdroyd. Works great offline. Problem that I noticed last night is that my Android doesn't recognize the .gpx file type. If I can find a way to associate it, I should be able to open an app with it.
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