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Almot
Explorer III
Jul 06, 2021

Offline navigator for Android phone (BC Canada)?

Area - BC Canada, rural roads including dirt roads if possible, preferably (not necessary) with voice guidance, preferably free but will pay if I have to.

I am using Here app - yes, this is what it's called.
2 problems:
1) It needs internet connection to start, then it works offline. I don't always have a connection in the areas of BC Canada where I go.
2) It only shows major roads - no dirt roads, not even local paved roads like those on Vancouver Island.

Downloading Google Maps won't work, the phone is running a lighter version Maps Go, it wouldn't let me downloading maps and navigating offline.

Am I asking too much?
  • If you can't use the full Google Maps app, then what device are you using?

    Perhaps buy a cheap, old used Android phone. You can use this with wi-fi only, you don't need a cell plan. Perhaps you may even know someone that has an old phone sitting in a drawer (I probably have 2 or 3).

    Configure it with a free gmail account. Connect it to wi-fi, download maps for the area you need, and then you won't need to connect to wi-fi.

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