Free TopoExplorer application, offline maps with GPS on your BlackBerry

Posted by Mauricio on May 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM | Comments

topoexplorer blackberry Free TopoExplorer application, offline maps with GPS on your BlackBerry

The same people that brought you the free LiveTracker beta application have also created another free application called TopoExplorer.

From the description:

With TopoExplorer you will discover your surroundings on topographic maps even in remote areas assisted by GPS and without the need of the wireless network connection.

Features:

Offline Maps – No wireless network connection needed.
Shows GPS position in different coordinate systems.
Large map support from memory card.
Free map packs cover most areas already.
Detailed map packs for more detailed coverage.
TopoExplorer works worldwide!
Features
* Free of charge: TopoExplorer is available for free – download.
* Moving map navigation: Easy map navigation with sophisticated trackball control.
* GPS location on map: The device’s current GPS location is shown on the map and can be visualized in three coordinate formats for professional usage.
* Automatical map selection: The best map for your location is selected automatically.
* On-Device maps: Map packs are stored on the device’s memory card only. No internet connection / data plan is required.
Free map packs:
* World wide satellite map (blue marble).

Minimum Requirements:

For for BlackBerry devices with Touch Screen.
- Internal or external (Bluetooth) GPS receiver. MicroSD card.
For for BlackBerry devices without Touch Screen
- Internal or external (Bluetooth) GPS receiver. MicroSD card.

Price: FREE!

This application is for BlackBerrys on OS 4.2 and above. There are two versions, one for touchscreen BlackBerrys and one for non touchscreen. Make sure you download the right one!

Download/Info: TopoExplorer
More apps by: Skylab Mobilesystems Ltd.
How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

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Malluco

you forgget the link to getDownload maps for this app ^^
http://www.skylab-mobilesystems.com/en/products...

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Sharon

Am I missing something? Where are the FREE map packs.? All I could find were individual states that cost $29.

Mauricio | BBRocks.com

That is odd considering the description says it has free map packs. I'll contact the developer and see what's up.

markturik

me too! FREE MUST BE THE NEW 29.99. IF I AM MISSING SOMETHING I APPOLGIZE. (SP) CAN SOME ONE POINT ME TO THE FREE DOWNLOAD?
- MARK

Motoprof

DO NOT BUY THE TOPOEXPLORER PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE A STORM!

I downloaded the “free” program and the two free maps. Whenever I opened the program, it would take me off the coast of Africa to coordinates 0,0. I contacted support about this problem and was assured that it would work on my Verizon Storm. Support was very quick in responding……….. until I purchased the maps of New York State. The program still takes me to 0,0. I wrote support. No response. I wrote support again. No response. I am still waiting for a response from support but do not anticipate hearing back from them anymore. They received their money and I received 4 GB of useless files.

I am using TopoExplorer version 1.0.77 and noticed version 1.0.72.0 at the BlackBerry app store. I tried the other version with the same results. The phone has the latest operating system authorized by Verizon as of 6-3-09 (v4.7.0.148 platform 4.0.0.181). Google Maps, BlackBerry Maps, and Nav4all work great using the GPS. I checked the coordinates from Nav4all against my handheld GPS and found them to be the same. I wanted to make sure the coordinates were not coming from cell towers. So, the GPS works fine in three programs, but not in TopoExplorer. Sounds like a glitch on their end, not on mine. I can open a map manually (from the Maps folder), but as soon as I press down on the screen, it goes to 0,0. Hello, I do not boat in the area. I cannot load the optimum map since my maps are not from the Atlantic Ocean.

If this problem is fixed and the program works as advertised, I will gladly let everyone know and upgrade my rating. It is advertised as being compatible with the Storm, but I don’t think so. Verizon does not lock the GPS on the Storm like they did with other phones. If anyone has this program working on their Storm, please e-mail me at smallengrep@yahoo.com and let me know how you did it.