Using Topo Maps on an Android Phone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jVDCKtmkGk has updated version. Demonstration of how to use topo maps, or topgraphical maps, on an Android phone such as a G1 or Droid using the Backcountry Navigator app. from http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/. Demonstrates previewing the maps, choosing a place, and selecting an area for download. Demonstrates a download of tiles for offline use. Shows navigation on the topo map using the Android gps.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• topographic
• maps
• topo
• android
• gps
• navigation
• offline
• droid
• software

[crittermap]

Signup on the Android mailing list on the website to try beta builds.

[crittermap]

@crittermap The signup is in the right column on the BackCountry Navigator website.

[pdamianovic]

Bealtifull!!!

I just bougth a Droid phone here in Brazil.

I was concerned on how to put my GPS working offline for a hiking in Spain.

Now, thanks to your video, it seems that it will be less painfull...

Thank you for uploading this video.

[crittermap]

@pdamianovic I was just looking at incorporating some topo maps from the IGN in Spain. Good stuff.

[ndmellor]

@gregsc75

Have you still not found a manual?

Have you tried online help button on the menu? The reference guide has been updated since the buttons were changed. The welcome screen also has quite a few tips.

Have you been to the website and gone to the help section?

If there are some things missing from those, let me know.

[gregsc75]

Just bought the app and really like it. This tutorial is a little dated and does not match my app exactly. I have been looking online for a manual but haven't anything yet. Would be nice to have an explanation of what all of the icons do.

[DAB0690]

I knew something like this would come to Android. I've been looking for a while for a program like this. It's programs like this that have the potential to put Garmin out of business. I think Garmin would do very well making a android, iphone, blackberry application for offline maps.

[jakesterjive]

How do I get it? Where is the beta download? Or how do I sign up to try it?

(Nexus One)