Using Topo Maps on an Android Phone
www.youtube.com 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 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.
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@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.
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.
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.
@crittermap The signup is in the right column on the BackCountry Navigator website.
Signup on the Android mailing list on the website to try beta builds.
How do I get it? Where is the beta download? Or how do I sign up to try it?
(Nexus One)
@pdamianovic I was just looking at incorporating some topo maps from the IGN in Spain. Good stuff.
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.