Total storage required for the app, including all offline resources and map packs is 4.38GB.
- Places & Treks database requires 15MB internal storage
- Comments database (optional) requires 20MB internal storage
- Permission to use device storage and location services must be accepted for the app to operate correctly
- Base Offline Map Pack requires 32MB storage (option to use SD)
- EOTopo 2019 App Version (maps) requires 4.38GB storage in total if all 4 files installed (option to use SD)
Compatible Devices
The
ExplorOz Traveller app is built for compatibility with Apple, Android and Windows devices.
Apple
Compatible Apple devices are iPad and iPhone only (not iMac or MacBook). Devices with older iOS software below iOS11 are not compatible with the latest store version. If you have
ExplorOz Traveller already on your device you will not be able to update beyond V3.10.0.
Android
Compatible Android devices are Android tablets & Android phones of any make/model with at least the Android OS version 5.0.1 (Lollipop) and above.
Windows
Compatible Windows devices are only those running the Windows 10 operating system. For all devices, offline location
services is only possible when offline if the device has a GPS receiver (either inbuilt or external). See notes below for GPS Requirements.
App Permissions
When you install the app you will be asked to accept the use of device storage (to enable you to install maps and offline content) and location
services (to provide active mapping and navigation).
GPS Requirements
Your device will need a GPS in order to operate the full navigational features and offline
services with the app. Most smartphones/tablets will have an inbuilt GPS but if not, you can connect an external GPS receiver (purchase separately).
If you use a Windows 10 device with an external GPS then you MUST ensure that you also configure Windows to detect the GPS unit as a Windows GPS Sensor. This is not possible without installing a tool such as GPS Complete (free download from
https://www.gpssensordrivers.com/).
Internet Requirements
You will require an internet connection to purchase/install the app from your app store. You will also require an internet connection to install the offline maps and content, however once installed, internet connection is not required to use the app for active navigation, tracking or planning.
An internet connection is required to perform the following:
- To refresh/update the offline database content (Data Manager)
- To install any un-installed offline map packs (Data Manager)
- To view any of the 3 online map options - Satellite, Streets & path, EOTopo online
- To view your current server tracking map in-app (Member only feature)
- To sync to your account (the app will automatically sync any Personal Places/Treks you have created in-app as soon as an internet connection is secured). Photos of Places that you’ve taken using the Capture button will also automatically sync, together with any Comments/Reviews in Places or Treks.
- To obtain Driving Directions when building a nav plan. The driving time and distance will be calculated using internet based data that stores the status of each road. If the points are not routable, try changing mode to Cycle or Walk. Use the SAVE option to keep your nav plan for later use. Saved nav plans are stored in the app as your Personal Treks, which can be used offline to provide auto route-guidance.