GPS Essentials

The most complete GPS tool available: Navigate, manage waypoints, tracks, routes, build your own dashboard from 45 widgets.

❧❧❧❧❧ Dashboard ❧❧❧❧❧
Shows navigation values such as: Accuracy, Altitude, Speed, Battery, Bearing, Climb, Course, Date, Declination, Distance, ETA, Latitude, Longitude, Max Speed, Min Speed, Actual Speed, True Speed, Sunrise, Sunset, Moonset, Moonrise, Moon Phase, Target, Time, TTG, Turn.

❧❧❧❧❧ Compass ❧❧❧❧❧
Show the orientation of the earth's magnetic field, shows an arbitrary tracking angle and the current target. Also a marine orienteering compass.

❧❧❧❧❧ Tracks ❧❧❧❧❧
Record tracks and view them on map. Export KML files and import into Google Maps, Google Earth and others.

❧❧❧❧❧ Routes ❧❧❧❧❧
Manage routes and view them on map. Import KML files from Google Maps, Google Earth and others. Create turn-by-turn instructions between waypoints.

❧❧❧❧❧ Camera ❧❧❧❧❧
A camera HUD (heads-up display) view to show your waypoints, take pictures and share them.

❧❧❧❧❧ Map ❧❧❧❧❧
A map to show your waypoints. Convert mail addresses of your contacts to waypoint so that they can be used within the app.

Supports Google Maps, MapQuest, OpenStreetMap and others.

Supports Google Maps v2: Indoor Maps, Traffic, Buildings, Satellite and Terrain layers and map rotation.

❧❧❧❧❧ Waypoints ❧❧❧❧❧
A list of all your waypoints with export and import (KML, KMZ, GPX and LOC format).

❧❧❧❧❧ Satellites ❧❧❧❧❧
A sky view of the current positions that shows satellites in view.

❧❧❧❧❧ Features ❧❧❧❧❧
Supported position formats: UTM, MGRS, OSGB, Degree-Minute-Second, Degree-Minute-Fractions, Decimal, Mils. Supports over 230 datums.

Waypoints, routes and tracks can be exported as KML or GPX files and sent by email or uploaded to Google Docs or DropBox.

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Purchase the "GPS Essentials Donation Plugin" on Android Market if you want to support development.

The latest beta release is available on the Google Play Beta channel. Try out the latest features and help us improve GPS Essentials!

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WHAT ARE THE PERMISSIONS GOOD FOR?

✓ Coarse/Fine/Background location: To access network locations and GPS
✓ Full internet access: To read map tiles, send bug reports
✓ Modify/delete USB storage contents: To write waypoints, tracks and images onto the SD card
✓ Read phone state and identity: To tag pictures with the device ID (can be switched off in settings)
✓ Take pictures and videos: Camera HUD, take pictures
✓ Your accounts: Required to run Google Maps v2

GPS Essentials is an advanced navigation and tracking application designed for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and professionals. With its extensive feature set and user-friendly interface, it provides a reliable and versatile tool for navigating off-road trails, exploring new destinations, and recording journeys.

Key Features:

* Offline Maps: Access to a vast library of offline maps, including topographic maps, satellite imagery, and road maps, ensuring reliable navigation even without internet connectivity.

* Waypoints and Tracks: Create and manage custom waypoints and tracks to mark important locations, plan routes, and track your progress.

* Navigation: Utilize turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance to navigate along predefined routes or create your own.

* Search and Discover: Explore nearby points of interest, search for specific locations, and discover hidden gems using the comprehensive search function.

* Trip Computer: Monitor essential trip data such as distance traveled, elevation gain, speed, and time elapsed.

* GPS Tracking: Record your journeys with detailed GPS tracking, providing a comprehensive history of your travels.

* Geotagging: Capture photos and videos with geotags, allowing you to easily associate your memories with specific locations.

* Import and Export: Import and export waypoints, tracks, and maps from various sources to customize your navigation experience.

* Share and Collaborate: Share your tracks and waypoints with friends, family, or fellow adventurers to plan joint expeditions or track each other's progress.

* Customization: Tailor the app to your specific needs by customizing the interface, map layers, and navigation settings.

Benefits:

* Reliable Navigation: Explore unfamiliar areas with confidence, even without cellular coverage, thanks to offline maps and GPS tracking.

* Comprehensive Trip Planning: Plan detailed routes, mark important locations, and monitor your progress to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.

* Outdoor Adventure Companion: Enhance your hiking, biking, camping, or off-roading adventures with GPS Essentials as your trusted navigation and tracking tool.

* Personal Safety: Record your tracks for safety purposes, allowing others to track your location in case of an emergency.

* Educational Tool: Use GPS Essentials to teach navigation and geography concepts to students or explore the world from the comfort of your home.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker, an avid traveler, or simply someone looking for a reliable navigation app, GPS Essentials is the ultimate tool for exploring the outdoors and beyond.