STORAGE
The app itself is less than 15MB.
Offline Map Requirements
The
EOTopo 2023 map set consists of 4 map packs. When all of these are downloaded, the offline map will be identical to the online
EOTopo map. However, if you wish to conserve storage you only need to install the LoRes & HiRes packs and you'll still have the maximum zoom and scale. The optional packs provide additional shading detail for enhanced representation of land features. Map Pack storage sizes are:-
- LoRes Pack 85 MB
- HiRes Pack 2.9 GB
- Contour Pack (Optional) 3.3 GB
- Terrain & Hillshade Pack (Optional) 1.8 GB
GPS REQUIREMENTS
Whilst you can use online location
services via Wifi and mobile data you will also need to ensure your device has a GPS chip built in or an external GPS otherwise the app will not be able to show where you are when you are offline. NOTE:-
- All phones have built in GPS and are a good choice of device.
- Most Android tablets will also have a built in GPS.
- Some iPads will require an external GPS as the Wifi only models do not have a built in GPS chip.
- Windows laptops used for offline navigation will require an external GPS plus installation of GPS Complete software. If you are only using the device for trip planning you don't need a GPS provided you are online.
- Using your phone as a Hotspot will not provide GPS when the phone is offline so this method is not a solution for offline tracking.
- By default, when the app cannot detect a GPS, it will assign Alice Springs as your location.
Options for Devices without built in GPS
You can still use a device without a built in GPS, you simply need to purchase an external GPS receiver. These are very simple to use with Apple and Android devices but a little more complex to setup with Windows devices. If you need to purchase an external GPS receiver, the following are popular options – Garmin Glo 2, BadElf, Dual XGPS, Globalstat BU-353, but there are also many others that you can use. Please do your own research.
Special Requirements for Windows Devices
Windows "Apps" do not automatically detect external GPS receivers. To setup a GPS for use with
ExplorOz Traveller you will need to install an additional software program to configure the GPS sensor as a Windows sensor. The recommended software is GPS Complete (this is free). Go to
https://www.gpssensordrivers.com/ to download this program. Follow the specific instructions provided on their website.
MINIMUM PLATFORM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Apple
Compatible Apple devices are iPad and iPhone only (not iMac or MacBook). Must have iOS12 or above. See Web-App for MacBook or iMAC.
Android
There is a wide range of suitable brands of Android devices to choose from. Must have Android 7 or above. See the FAQ for tips on device selection.
InDash Head Units
Android operating system only with Google Playstore. Android Auto/CarPlay is only supported if you use a CarPlay AI box adapter. See the FAQ for tips on device selection.
Windows
For navigation, tracking and offline use, you must download the app PLUS use an external GPS PLUS configure the GPS using the additional software as explained in the notes about the specific GPS requirements for windows. We also recommend that you check/adjust your System Display Graphics settings to ensure that you configure Windows to use the "High Performance" graphics option when running
ExplorOz Traveller. Some Windows devices that don't have large GPU may not need this but if you experience slow map tile rendering then you may find your Graphics setting is configured by default to use "Let Windows Decide", or "Power Saving". This setting affects the speed with which the Windows operating system loads the map tiles.
If you don't intend to use the Windows device for active mapping and tracking on your trip but are just looking to use it for planning, then instead of purchasing the Windows version from the store, refer to the next section about the Web-App option.
Web-App for PC or MAC
If you want to use the Traveller app on a second device for planning trips (but not moving), such as a home/work desktop or laptop computer (either PC or MAC) then the best solution is to upgrade your free user account to a Member account which provides access to our Web-App version of Traveller. This app does not require downloading and is not found in the app stores. Simply log into the Traveller webpage with your Member account and go to your Account to launch the Traveller App (Web-Version). NOTE: this web-app is only compatible with the following web browsers - Chrome, Edge, & Opera. See FAQ for tips for how to find/use the web-app.