Re: Magic Earth app

VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> Wrote in message:

UFO <tech@parts-link.net> wrote:
 

Was given a Moto G5 plus phone, with just the emergency service and was told
I can install this GPS tool to it and use it for driving directions.
 
How would I get the app onto the phone since its not got service?
 
I have a Windows Desktop and I can plug the USB into it, and exchange files,
but I dont think the app can be downloaded on a Win Machine
because its a differenet OS?

 
Oops, see "Magic Earth" is the name of the app you mentioned in your
Subject.  The Play store has it at:
 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmagic.magicearth&hl=en
 
Use wifi at home for Internet access to connect your phone to the Play
Store to install the app.  If you don't have wifi at home, there are
plenty of other wifi hotspots available; e.g., library, cafe, coffee
house, schools, etc.
 
"Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data"
 
Well, you could just use the OsmAnd app.  A lot of map apps use the OSM
maps database.  That is a crowdsourced map database, so expect some
errors, plus areas with few travelers won't be submitting in that area.
 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand&hl=en

Magic Earth: "Get real-time traffic info, updated every minute"
 How - even if you have mobile data? I know some countries (NL?)
 have open data sources for traffic data.

Are speed limits remotely up to date on OSM? In England they
 change frequently.

I have OsmAnd (on an iPhone) for walking. For driving I use Google
 Maps.
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