OpenStreetMaps recently changed their server infrastructure to better handle the load. This had the side-affect of breaking all OSM-based maps in MyTrails because they now require a specific per-app User-Agent HTTP header. Unfortunately MyTrails didn’t support directly editing the HTTP header so fixing the maps required updating the app. The maps should be updated when […]
Fix double zoom-in when using the volume button Fix OpenStreetMap-based maps
Google some time ago switched all maps-related APIs from free to paid, which requires changes in apps that use those APIs. Because MyTrails can aggregate several similar services, I didn’t immediately realize that some functionality MyTrails relies on was no longer available. I will be releasing an update that restores directions, POI search and location […]
4UMaps are some of the nicer OpenStreetMap-based maps, maintained and served independently of OSM (and MyTrails). They have recently updated their server, and some versions of Android seem to have trouble connecting to the new server. You can fix this by changing the map definition for 4Umaps to use the following URL: {2}/{0}/{1}.png Alternatively, just […]
In MyTrails 1.3.16 we added three maps: IGN Littoral, IGN Satellite and Map1.eu. Here are a few screenshots… IGN Littoral This is a map of French coastlines, with very detailed soundings (depth), reefs and other hazards. <a href=”https://www.frogsparks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Littoral1.png”><img alt=”Littoral1″ class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-881″ height=”912″ src=”https://www.frogsparks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Littoral1-701×1024.png” width=”625″ /></a> <a href=”https://www.frogsparks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Littoral2.png”><img alt=”Littoral2″ class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-882″ height=”912″ src=”https://www.frogsparks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Littoral2-701×1024.png” width=”625″ […]
By John Thorn A skillful combination of Ordnance Survey Opendata maps with OpenStreetMap. This map is available online and offline for the same affordable price. Area (km²) Duration 2 months 1 year On-line and off-line Unlimited £ 1.00 £ 5.00 Samples Zoom 15 (pixel-doubled) Zoom 14
The Map Manager allows you to customize the list of maps that MyTrails will display. MyTrails supports many online map providers, both global and local, and the MGM offline map format. It can generate an offline map from any of the online providers (with some limitations for premium map providers). In the Map Manager, you […]
With MyTrails on your Android phone or tablet, take your topo maps with you on all your outings Offline Easily download maps for your hike or ride to your phone so you can have fun off the grid. Most maps can be downloaded offline for free, and even commercial maps offer flexible subscriptions for offline usage. Topo maps We offer several premium high-quality topographic maps: Great Britain: OS (Ordnance Survey) Opendata France: IGN (Institut Géographique […]