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Using Topo Maps on an Android Phone

8 February 2011 8 Comments


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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  • ndmellor said:

    @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.

    # 8 February 2011 at 5:32 am
  • gregsc75 said:

    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.

    # 8 February 2011 at 5:50 am
  • DAB0690 said:

    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.

    # 8 February 2011 at 6:37 am
  • crittermap said:

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

    # 8 February 2011 at 6:54 am
  • crittermap said:

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

    # 8 February 2011 at 7:37 am
  • jakesterjive said:

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

    (Nexus One)

    # 8 February 2011 at 7:55 am
  • crittermap said:

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

    # 8 February 2011 at 8:36 am
  • pdamianovic said:

    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.

    # 8 February 2011 at 8:43 am