Google maps replacement

[djjaytee]

Is there any replacement for Google maps? Its a nuisance (albeit a small one) for the maps service to constantly run when I use it maybe once a month.. thanks guys

 

[g60madman]

You can try Nav Free. It let's you download maps for states. The downside is the maps are around 160mb or larger. But works really well.

 

[ecarlson]

Is there any replacement for Google maps? Its a nuisance (albeit a small one) for the maps service to constantly run when I use it maybe once a month.. thanks guys

If your phone is rom'd or rooted, you could use an app like "App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE" to freeze maps until you need it. Though there are lots of other map apps available if you want a different one.

 

[djjaytee]

freezing and unfreezing.. bleh.. too lazy.. i have mapquest at the moment... actually a viable replacement.. and it stops when you stop it. no 3d maps tho

 

[lolfunny3]

I know it's hard to wrap your mind around how Android OS works if your a hardcore PC user. but its ok for a service to be running in android, Android actually even caches most of the main apps in RAM so they open faster, which is why clearing the ram with a memory optimizer app is a BAD idea unless your doing it right before opening a resource intensive game. look in the Battery Use screen, if maps isn't anywhere near the top, its not hurting anything by running. and it IS a nice app. however, if maps IS using majority of battery, then I see the validity in your concern and it would be alright to uninstall it completely

 

[djjaytee]

Well my battery definitely lasts longer without it installed... at least a couple hours.. so for now mapquest it is... it doesn't run at all when not in use.. it's not as pretty but it'll do.. thanks for the info tho