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BobT

Number of posts : 293 Location : Jamestown, NC Registration date : 2010-01-31
 | Subject: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 16th 2014, 11:35 pm | |
| There is a free Android App called OruxMaps that my map works great on. This App has been around for a while and what makes it unique is that it is the only App that you can load Garmin maps on. I have had it for a few years and just recently figured out to make my maps look great on it. They show all the dashed lines as well as the solid lines. It also has a pure white background. Below is my opinion of BCN vs. Orux BCN (BackCountry Navigator)
- Has better looking waypoint icons.
- Does not show dashed lines and some colors do not match original map exactly.
- Can show my maps on top of back ground maps.
- Does not have any Google or Bing maps
OruxMaps
- Has better looking track lines.
- Has pure white background for my map.
- Cannot show my map on top of another map.
- Can import my gpx tracks and show them on top of a background map.
- Has all the Google and Bing maps.
Since Orux is free it does hurt to try it and see if you like it. The download at the link below as the links to get OruxMaps and my map files along with instruction on how to install my maps. It also includes a .xml file that you need to copy to your device. This file is what gives you access to Google and Bing maps. OruxMap files and Instructions When downloading ignore the "AdFly" add and click "Skip". This is the only site that that stupid add pops up on. I hope someone is getting money for it. | |
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Timmi

Number of posts : 1623 Age : 69 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia Registration date : 2012-11-25
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 16th 2014, 11:52 pm | |
| Bob, you are the man when it comes to maps, thank you! | |
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BobT

Number of posts : 293 Location : Jamestown, NC Registration date : 2010-01-31
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 16th 2014, 11:59 pm | |
| Below are screenshots with BCN and Orux of the same area. BCN  Orux  | |
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Yotehunter66

Number of posts : 2119 Age : 57 Location : Clayton, Michigan Registration date : 2011-03-23
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 17th 2014, 7:57 am | |
| Thanks for the info. Great job as usual Bob. | |
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cowboyfanVA

Number of posts : 214 Location : Max Meadows, Va Registration date : 2012-10-30
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 17th 2014, 6:20 pm | |
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martywalker

Number of posts : 224 Age : 41 Location : bluefield, wv Registration date : 2012-05-02
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 2:08 pm | |
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Guest Guest

 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 2:33 pm | |
| BOB T for President! I just wish I knew how to use them. |
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martywalker

Number of posts : 224 Age : 41 Location : bluefield, wv Registration date : 2012-05-02
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 3:46 pm | |
| just got it all loaded cant wait to try it out thanks | |
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Guest Guest

 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 3:54 pm | |
| Marty. Your holding out on me. What do I load them onto from where? |
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WV Hot Rod Rhino Admin

Number of posts : 5386 Age : 56 Location : Mount Hope, WV Registration date : 2009-10-06
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 4:30 pm | |
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Gadget

Number of posts : 1464 Location : Hillsboro, Ohio Registration date : 2009-05-07
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 8:14 pm | |
| got to try to load this one. | |
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martywalker

Number of posts : 224 Age : 41 Location : bluefield, wv Registration date : 2012-05-02
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 9:16 pm | |
| i downloaded the files to my laptop then emailed the wv map file to my email.. opened it om ,y phone and downloaded it..... went into my docs on phone and moved the file to the oruxmaps app
hope this helps tbone it took me a while of playing around with it to figure it out but once you get it its a great feature well done sir | |
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Guest Guest

 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 9:25 pm | |
| I take it that ur not using an iphone? Wonder if it will work on my iPhone |
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Timmi

Number of posts : 1623 Age : 69 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia Registration date : 2012-11-25
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 9:35 pm | |
| Bob discussed Iphones somewhere on here, I can't find it I have never owned apple anything sorry
maybe someone can find the thread | |
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BobT

Number of posts : 293 Location : Jamestown, NC Registration date : 2010-01-31
 | Subject: Re: My maps on Free Android APP - OruxMaps November 18th 2014, 10:43 pm | |
| Will not work on I-Phone. I-phone people use an app called MotionX, but none of the maps I mention on here will work with it. | |
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