Nokia offline app is available for Android smart phones

[lebanon]

Two years ago I was so reluctant to change my dying Nokia e-serie just because of the excellent offline mapping app they offered. Note wanting a new Nokia because of Microsoft OS I opted for a Samsung.

I just found that the same app is being offered for Android smart phones under a the new name HERE, in a beta version for the time being.

The app and the map were downloaded and tested, it is like the old one with updated POI, it also offers 3d Maps, terrain maps, satellite maps and community maps. I still have to check other option such as the map creator.

I have tried it with Samsung built in GPS and it works perfectly well.

HERE - City and Country Maps - Driving Directions - Satellite Views - Routes

[austastar]

Hi, will it work off line? Had a look at the link - nice maps.
Cheers

[isuzutoo-eh]

The app requests permission to send SMSs, any idea why?

[lebanon]

Hi, will it work off line? Had a look at the link - nice maps.
Cheers

Hi, yes it works offline.

[lebanon]

The app requests permission to send SMSs, any idea why?

I guess that you should select to run the app offline from the menu, that will stop the SMS request permission.

[Ferret]

The app requests permission to send SMSs, any idea why?

It's so it can send your location to address book friends if you want to inform them of your location or ETA etc.

[bsperka]

Seems to need some work. Showing a creek as the Brisbane River, cant find my location... using an S5

[lebanon]

Seems to need some work. Showing a creek as the Brisbane River, cant find my location... using an S5

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