a GPS apps to read KML or other track GPS file

[James_ptg]

Hi people,

few week ago I have just move from Windows mobile to android (jelly bean)

how is almost a great OS. (don't like the politic of google who want to download all you private data !)

so i have downloaded google maps (already used in my old Windows mobile 6.5) and try to load KML file but not working ! and it seem not possible ! (but it was possible under windows mobile !! Damn google why remove a important feature like this one ?)

So I'm looking for a alternative apps, where I can load a GPS track file (any of those formats is ok)

and ultimately (but not mandatory) the apps will voice guiding me trough the path (like a car gps but with my own path)

Any idea ?

Thx folks

 

[Harry2]

Not sure about, but if you'd import the KMLs in Google Maps on the PC (when you signed in your Google account) and save them as maps, then you'd have them also on your phone's Google Maps as 'My Maps' (layer button -> My Maps).

I tried this successfully with POIs

For to import directly KML or GPX, I use BackCountry Navigator. The app uses i.a. free OpenStreetMaps (OSM) online, or preloaded for offline, as maps.

Harry

 

[James_ptg]

Thx Harry for your reply,

but i don't want sign in with any account inside google maps PC, i don't want to give my track, poi to google !

so i have try My tracks

so it's great for recording track, but not to upload one

he only accept GPX 1.1, so i have done a conversion of one of my KML into that particularly format thank to RouteConverter - Start

but Tracks don't show him on the map (btw I don't see either the map and the line/track on it)



so may be a bug of My tracks, but still My tracks is not really what i'm looking for because we still have the connect the have the map show up

so if somebody know a better GPS apps It will be nice.

 

[Harry2]

Thanks for your feedback, James

As I've mentioned, BackCountry Navigation imports GPX and KML,
but with its topo maps, the app might be more for hiking/biking user.

With maps like Google Maps, but for to use offline, this has OsmAnd.
The app let you download offline maps of worldwide areas, records tracks, has a search function and a simple routing function, both without needing a data connection.
And this free OpenStreetsMaps have more details as Google Maps for big cities.

The app let you import GPX tracks ... in very simple way: Put your GPX files in the app's folder ... osmand/tracks/
After re-launching the app the tracks should been seen on the map.

A little bit more basic with a very simple user interface is Maverick.
The app uses also free OpenStreetMaps, caches them automatically (for offline use) while using the OSM map online.
Also records tracks and import also GPX tracks (same way as OsmAnd).

Harry

 

[James_ptg]

hey Harry, thx for your fast reply !

So I take a look of BackCountry Navigation, and it seem great.
but meanwhile I have found a powerfull GPS online/offline ->

OruxMaps

and the best of it it free (but if this apps covers my apps I will donate something for sure)

 

[Harry2]

I'm glad you found your solution, James

Harry

 

[Harry2]

I've known OruxMaps with an early version, but it wasn't easy enough to use for me

Now I've tried the app again, using its wonderful, vectorized offline maps named OpenAndroMaps.
The app is a little bit over-featured for me, but these maps are reason enough for me to use OruxMaps again

Harry

 

[deshoncoleman]

Not sure about, but if you'd import the KMLs in Google Maps on the PC (when you signed in your Google account) and save them as maps, then you'd have them also on your phone's Google Maps as 'My Maps' (layer button -> My Maps).

I tried this successfully with POIs

For to import directly KML or GPX, I use BackCountry Navigator. The app uses i.a. free OpenStreetMaps (OSM) online, or preloaded for offline, as maps.

Harry

I have converted a excel(csv) file of locating points to google maps but can not get the location name to appear with the icon. Any ideas?

 

[Harry2]

I have converted a excel(csv) file of locating points to google maps but can not get the location name to appear with the icon. Any ideas?

In Google Maps My Places the name of the locations can't be edited ... this might be the problem of your case.

My solution is to share my most important locations in Maps My Places with the free app 'Place Saver'. The app let me edit the locations and let me launch it with Maps or other navigation apps.

Harry

 

[deshoncoleman]

Thanks. I think it will do the job.