google maps offline mode

[The Canadian Prince]

OK, so Google maps now has an offline mode, as mentioned here:
http/www.androidupdate.us/google-maps-offline-downloading-areas/#comment-349.

Big whoop, what is the point to this seeing as you can't do any kind of directions. So I can see a map of new york for example, but if I need to get from point a to point b, and I have no idea how to get there, what good does this do me? I don't know, maybe I am doing something wrong, or maybe I'm just too retarded to see the big picture.

If I am right, then does anybody know of a FREE, not trial, FREE, app that will let me download a map of a certain city, while online, then be able to search it while offline. If there isn't a free one, then one that costs around $20 or less.

 

[getochkn]

https/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfree.android.OSM.ALL&hl=en I like this one for a free offline GPS.

 

[The Canadian Prince]

https/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfree.android.OSM.ALL&hl=en I like this one for a free offline GPS.

thanks for the reply, I am very wary of any app that has a total of more than 1000 negative reviews. By negative I mean 3 or less. If I have to upgrade the budget to assure quality, fine, but there is no reason why this device can't behave the same way as a standalone GPS device.

 

[getochkn]

Try it and see if it suits your needs and no go off others comments or try out others. I unno.

 

[met0555]

Please follow this instruction video on how to use the Google maps offline , and it should work http/youtu.be/cz-YPo3aKrQ

goodluk