collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone  (Read 12258 times)

Offline pd

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 2533
  • Location: Seattle?
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2015, 11:42:46 AM »
I have posted this before.  I purchased a new Garmin 62STC last year, and then returned it shortly to the store.  The functionality is old, and the software interface with my computer (Mac) was horrible.  I was shocked at how clunky Garmin's software was.

Instead, I rely 100% on Hunt OnXmap's iPhone download ($30/year).  The GPS function in the iPhone is wonderful, and the iPhone now allows you to run your GPS chip on airplane mode, saving battery life.  In my opinion, the iPhone (with Hunt OnX, BigGameRegs, and other topo mapping apps) far exceeds the capability of a dedicated GPS unit.  I will never purchase a Garmin or similar product again.

I am sure an Android phone would be quite similar.
Si vis pacem, para bellum

Offline pianoman9701

  • Mushroom Man
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 44805
  • Location: Vancouver USA
  • WWC, NRA Life, WFW, NAGR, RMEF, WSB, NMLS #2014743
    • www.facebook.com/johnwallacemortgage
    • John Wallace Mortgage
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2015, 11:44:34 AM »
I love mine on my GPS and Basecamp software. I had it on my phone until yesterday when the subscription expired and it wouldn't work.
"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman https://linktr.ee/johnlwallace https://valoaneducator.tv/johnwallace-2014743

Offline Wazukie

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2009
  • Posts: 2674
  • Location: The Woods
  • Groups: NRA
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2015, 11:46:19 AM »
I have posted this before.  I purchased a new Garmin 62STC last year, and then returned it shortly to the store.  The functionality is old, and the software interface with my computer (Mac) was horrible.  I was shocked at how clunky Garmin's software was.

Instead, I rely 100% on Hunt OnXmap's iPhone download ($30/year).  The GPS function in the iPhone is wonderful, and the iPhone now allows you to run your GPS chip on airplane mode, saving battery life.  In my opinion, the iPhone (with Hunt OnX, BigGameRegs, and other topo mapping apps) far exceeds the capability of a dedicated GPS unit.  I will never purchase a Garmin or similar product again.

I am sure an Android phone would be quite similar.

So, does the GPS function and maps work without cell service?
Matthew 6:33

Offline pianoman9701

  • Mushroom Man
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 44805
  • Location: Vancouver USA
  • WWC, NRA Life, WFW, NAGR, RMEF, WSB, NMLS #2014743
    • www.facebook.com/johnwallacemortgage
    • John Wallace Mortgage
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2015, 11:48:44 AM »
You have to save the maps on your IPhone for them to work outside of cell range. It uses up a pantload of storage for each layer.
"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman https://linktr.ee/johnlwallace https://valoaneducator.tv/johnwallace-2014743

Offline JimmyHoffa

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 14546
  • Location: 150 Years Too Late
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2015, 11:52:32 AM »
I have posted this before.  I purchased a new Garmin 62STC last year, and then returned it shortly to the store.  The functionality is old, and the software interface with my computer (Mac) was horrible.  I was shocked at how clunky Garmin's software was.

Instead, I rely 100% on Hunt OnXmap's iPhone download ($30/year).  The GPS function in the iPhone is wonderful, and the iPhone now allows you to run your GPS chip on airplane mode, saving battery life.  In my opinion, the iPhone (with Hunt OnX, BigGameRegs, and other topo mapping apps) far exceeds the capability of a dedicated GPS unit.  I will never purchase a Garmin or similar product again.

I am sure an Android phone would be quite similar.

So, does the GPS function and maps work without cell service?
GPS does.  It only needs the satellites, not the land antennas.  But a map can be saved in the phone, just will be the version you saved not updated.   In a couple of years, supposedly, spaceX is going to launch a bunch of comms satellites that will give regular rf to phones anywhere--so sat phone coverage on current phone platform. 

Offline Stein

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 12959
  • Location: Arlington
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2015, 12:00:07 PM »
Phone for sure.  It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything.  Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones.  It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.

Offline pianoman9701

  • Mushroom Man
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 44805
  • Location: Vancouver USA
  • WWC, NRA Life, WFW, NAGR, RMEF, WSB, NMLS #2014743
    • www.facebook.com/johnwallacemortgage
    • John Wallace Mortgage
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2015, 12:03:27 PM »
Phone for sure.  It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything.  Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones.  It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.

No way. Us old guys like to see each other on our Rinos. If something bad happens, a push of a button puts you on the map. Heart attack, broken bone, empty martini pitcher. Your Iphone isn't going to bring help if you're out of range.
"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman https://linktr.ee/johnlwallace https://valoaneducator.tv/johnwallace-2014743

Offline Stein

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 12959
  • Location: Arlington
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2015, 12:12:10 PM »
Phone for sure.  It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything.  Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones.  It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.

No way. Us old guys like to see each other on our Rinos. If something bad happens, a push of a button puts you on the map. Heart attack, broken bone, empty martini pitcher. Your Iphone isn't going to bring help if you're out of range.

Good point, I hunt alone so I use an EPIRB for the cavalry.  They don't do martinis though.

Offline pianoman9701

  • Mushroom Man
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 44805
  • Location: Vancouver USA
  • WWC, NRA Life, WFW, NAGR, RMEF, WSB, NMLS #2014743
    • www.facebook.com/johnwallacemortgage
    • John Wallace Mortgage
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2015, 12:19:36 PM »
Phone for sure.  It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything.  Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones.  It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.

No way. Us old guys like to see each other on our Rinos. If something bad happens, a push of a button puts you on the map. Heart attack, broken bone, empty martini pitcher. Your Iphone isn't going to bring help if you're out of range.

Good point, I hunt alone so I use an EPIRB for the cavalry.  They don't do martinis though.

You need to hunt with the old guys, then.
"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman https://linktr.ee/johnlwallace https://valoaneducator.tv/johnwallace-2014743

Offline pd

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 2533
  • Location: Seattle?
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2015, 01:26:44 PM »

Phone for sure.  It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything.  Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones.  It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.

Agreed. Sorry, P'man. I guess I am a young'un.
Si vis pacem, para bellum

Offline pd

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 2533
  • Location: Seattle?
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2015, 01:30:12 PM »
Wazukie, the phone has plenty of storage for your map data. I markup maps before I go, then drop pins in the field for important way points (camera, water source, truck, &c.).

I'm sorry guys. The Rino and other GPS units are dinosaurs in 2015.
Si vis pacem, para bellum

Offline pianoman9701

  • Mushroom Man
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 44805
  • Location: Vancouver USA
  • WWC, NRA Life, WFW, NAGR, RMEF, WSB, NMLS #2014743
    • www.facebook.com/johnwallacemortgage
    • John Wallace Mortgage
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2015, 01:35:48 PM »
To each their own. My phone battery doesn't last long enough and my GPS has a strong radio and a long life batter, probably 10x that of the Iphone. It is nice to use the phone but you still need to carry a radio and when the phone runs out of juice, what do you do? I think there's probably plenty of use left for GPSs.
"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman https://linktr.ee/johnlwallace https://valoaneducator.tv/johnwallace-2014743

Offline pd

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 2533
  • Location: Seattle?
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2015, 01:37:55 PM »

To each their own. My phone battery doesn't last long enough and my GPS has a strong radio and a long life batter, probably 10x that of the Iphone. It is nice to use the phone but you still need to carry a radio and when the phone runs out of juice, what do you do? I think there's probably plenty of use left for GPSs.

Agreed. Respect.
Si vis pacem, para bellum

Offline lamrith

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 2161
  • Location: Tacoma, WA
    • https://www.facebook.com/pelletpeddler/
    • Pellet Peddler LLC
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2015, 01:50:05 PM »
I would recommend a GPS if you have one.  I ran on my droid last year and even trying to download maps etc before heading out it was a royal PITA once my phone lost cell signal.

Offline Stein

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 12959
  • Location: Arlington
Re: OnXmaps on Garmin or... on my Android Phone
« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2015, 02:03:42 PM »
To each their own. My phone battery doesn't last long enough and my GPS has a strong radio and a long life batter, probably 10x that of the Iphone. It is nice to use the phone but you still need to carry a radio and when the phone runs out of juice, what do you do? I think there's probably plenty of use left for GPSs.

I have an extra battery pack.  When I shut internet and cell off, the phone lasts for a couple days easily and the extra battery pack can charge it two more times plus I can use it for my headlamp as a backup battery.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Pocket Carry by Westside88
[Today at 09:33:35 PM]


2025 Coyotes by JakeLand
[Today at 07:15:03 PM]


Toutle Quality Bull - Rifle by Yeti419
[Today at 06:11:55 PM]


AUCTION: SE Idaho DIY Deer or Deer/Elk Hunt by bearpaw
[Today at 06:11:45 PM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by scottfrick
[Today at 02:14:23 PM]


Calling Bears by bearmanric
[Today at 02:07:32 PM]


2025 Crab! by Stein
[Today at 01:48:55 PM]


Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips by Kales15
[Today at 01:04:52 PM]


Price on brass? by Magnum_Willys
[Today at 12:18:54 PM]


Utah cow elk hunt by kselkhunter
[Today at 09:03:55 AM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by kodiak06
[Today at 07:03:46 AM]


Unknown Suppressors - Whisper Pickle by Sneaky
[Today at 04:09:53 AM]


Early Huckleberry Bull Moose tag drawn! by HillHound
[Yesterday at 11:25:17 PM]


THE ULTIMATE QUAD!!!! by Deer slayer
[Yesterday at 10:33:55 PM]


Archery elk gear, 2025. by WapitiTalk1
[Yesterday at 09:41:28 PM]


Oregon spring bear by kodiak06
[Yesterday at 04:40:38 PM]


Tree stand for Western Washingtn by kodiak06
[Yesterday at 04:37:01 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal