The smartphone is a mobile personal computer which has the ability to place and receive voice and video calls and create and receive text messages with a mobile operating system. Android Smartphone is basically a touch screen phone that contains mobile 'Android' operating system. Google map navigation is a mobile application developed by Google for Android and iOS operating system. The application uses an Internet connection to provide turn by turn instructions on how to reach a given destination. To enjoy a trip into the hills with Android Smartphone, you want to use an app like ViewRanger but not every time you can carry the internet with you in the mountains. To solve this problem we can convert the old Android phone into GPS device! You can still use it for emergency calls and texts.
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Raw material:
SETUP:
1. Retrieved important data first and then perform reset on the device.
Uninstall all apps except the critical ones like Play Store, Settings and Clock.
2. Install the following apps:
3. Go back into settings and turn everything off. Disable background data, Bluetooth and enable airplane mode.
4. Open Nova Launcher. Go into settings and build a one page home screen. Build a home screen to your taste.
The result is simple GPS Navigator optimized for the outdoor task. All sources which lead to battery drain have been switched off. You can use the waterproof shell for phones to save the phone from the rain. There is no web access to distracting you. In mountains, you can access the information whenever you want. You will have enough battery life for a week or more.
Hopefully, you have an Android phone running GPS navigator with your route and maps that are available offline. Remember to waterproof your phone and bring an external battery.
Raw material:
SETUP:
1. Retrieved important data first and then perform reset on the device.
Uninstall all apps except the critical ones like Play Store, Settings and Clock.
2. Install the following apps:
3. Go back into settings and turn everything off. Disable background data, Bluetooth and enable airplane mode.
4. Open Nova Launcher. Go into settings and build a one page home screen. Build a home screen to your taste.
The result is simple GPS Navigator optimized for the outdoor task. All sources which lead to battery drain have been switched off. You can use the waterproof shell for phones to save the phone from the rain. There is no web access to distracting you. In mountains, you can access the information whenever you want. You will have enough battery life for a week or more.
Hopefully, you have an Android phone running GPS navigator with your route and maps that are available offline. Remember to waterproof your phone and bring an external battery.