Google Maps without data connection

fsb2cool2care · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 11:59 AM

On many occasions I would like to be able to access and use my Google Maps when I do not have an active data connection (Yes, this is possible with WM 6.1). In WM 6.1 it was possible to look up locations that I had already viewed which were stored in the cache.

When Google Maps is run on Windows Mobile 6.1 and the "Network Unavailable - data connection required" error screen appears, you can press the "Cancel" softkey at the bottom of the screen, and continue to view the maps you have in your cache.

However I just upgraded to WM 6.5, and now the "Cancel" option no longer appears. There is just an X that closes the entire program.

Is there a way around the "Network Unavailable" screen in Windows Mobile 6.5 when there is no data connection???

Better yet, Is there a hack that would keep the error from popping up at all???

Please help.

**drewcam888** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 05:21 PM

sounds like an issue with your rom and not wm 6.5

aloha_waikiki · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 10:37 AM

download sktools to apply the tweaks you nedd or just hack the registry

i had the same but just changed the features set by default in mightyrom6

fsb2cool2care · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 11:55 AM

Sorry guys. I just discovered something.

When you run Google Maps for the first time after doing a fresh install, the "Cancel" softkey option won't be there. You will need a WiFi(some kind of data) connection the first time you run the program so it can download some map data to work with. After that the Cancel option will show up.

piranah · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 11:06 PM

yea otherwise there will be nothing in the cache to go off of. why u looking for data free? is it your carrier that doesnt have coverage or is it your plan?

fsb2cool2care · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 07:21 AM

Cause I'm cheap. Google Maps is the only thing I need data for, and I use it only now and then.

**pzztgotbagz** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 04:05 PM

yep google maps is very nice

ppc320 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 09:52 PM

I use GoogleMaps in Colorado, and it does work with and without GPS. Here in the US, GoogleMaps will use cell towers to triangulate where you are (been off as much as a half mile before), but it is better than nothing if you have no data plan

eksasol · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 11:23 PM

I get slow internet so Google Maps load very slow (a long with everything). Normally, I save the Google Maps folder in Application Data before flashing rom.

I wonder if there is a cache file that contain the entire world that can be downloaded.

**fat boy** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-12-2010, 11:57 AM

Could someone please tell me how to download and save an area of maps. I go hiking and hunting and it would be real ideal if I could just DL the maps for the area and use them when I am out of service. thanks for any help.