google also allows offline caching, but also needs to be set up ahead of time. AFAIK once you set a region to download, it will update that cache regularly.
I would expect this is a feature that most map apps would offer
Comment on I would personally just treat whatever direction I'm facing at the time as North and go from there.
superkret@feddit.org 5 weeks agoDo you have a minute to talk about Openstreetmap? You can download the map before you head out, then navigate without data connection.
google also allows offline caching, but also needs to be set up ahead of time. AFAIK once you set a region to download, it will update that cache regularly.
I would expect this is a feature that most map apps would offer
Following the gps map- is great when you’re trying to get somewhere, but if the goal is walking, I usually want to leave the tech in my pocket. Compass is a nice compromise to help navigate while still taking a break from behind slave to the machine
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
This requires foresight. Most people don’t plan on getting lost.
superkret@feddit.org 5 weeks ago
I just use the app for navigation so I always download the map for the area I travel to before I go.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I used to do the same when i was too poor to afford data on my phone or when i go through areas with poor service.