New Hema 4x4 Explorer App
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Old Hema app or the new 4x4 Explorer App? Because this is the response I got from Hema about Hema 4x4 Explorer..
Ahh it could be the old one I think. I hardly got the new one off the ground. But try USB. I have an idea I got something working on USB but not SD.
Hi folks, newbie here.
Thanks for the discussion. Hopped into this forum wondering what others use as a nav app.
Have been using the Hema explorer app since 2014. To me, each successive upgrade from hema just robbed the app of it's zoom features. (The cynic in me suggests that hema worked out that they could make more money from a subscription based app rather than an outright purchase so they slowly rendered the explorer app as worthless piece of rubbish).
So being determined not to play their game, I have downloaded the MM app.
Am I correct in thinking that the hema explorer basemaps are the only ones you can use offline?
Thanks again for the topic.
Thanks for the discussion. Hopped into this forum wondering what others use as a nav app.
Have been using the Hema explorer app since 2014. To me, each successive upgrade from hema just robbed the app of it's zoom features. (The cynic in me suggests that hema worked out that they could make more money from a subscription based app rather than an outright purchase so they slowly rendered the explorer app as worthless piece of rubbish).
So being determined not to play their game, I have downloaded the MM app.
Am I correct in thinking that the hema explorer basemaps are the only ones you can use offline?
Thanks again for the topic.
No that's the new 4x4 explorer app.
While the old explorer app had the ability to store maps on an sd card, good old hema again...removed that ability in the last upgrade.
MM maps went straight to sd card, didn't even ask.
For whats its worth, despite some misconceptions earlier, after half a day getting used to MM I'm happy with the decision to move from hema.
Thx also boobook for the heads up...I wouldn't have even known about it otherwise.
Using android tab with sd card so have a bit of space to bulk download. Will bulk download the qld hema topo for general nav unless antone has a better suggestion.
Thx also boobook for the heads up...I wouldn't have even known about it otherwise.
Using android tab with sd card so have a bit of space to bulk download. Will bulk download the qld hema topo for general nav unless antone has a better suggestion.
Also go through this thread jetboat.
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Hey Tony,
I'm enjoying getting to know the basic ops of MM. One question if I may.
I've got the Qld topo maps on trial and have downloaded them to my device. I'm guessing that even though they're on my device, I
won't be able to access them through MM app once the trial period is over.
Cheers Brendan
I'm enjoying getting to know the basic ops of MM. One question if I may.
I've got the Qld topo maps on trial and have downloaded them to my device. I'm guessing that even though they're on my device, I
won't be able to access them through MM app once the trial period is over.
Cheers Brendan
When you get a licenced map on a trial like the Qld and Hema ones, it works fine till the trial period is over. At that point, the maps still stay in your device and you can still access / see them, but they are pixelated and pretty much unreadable.
They will stay on your device forever. If you don't want them, delete them, if you do want them and pay the licence fee online or in the map shop icon, the pixelation disappears and the maps are clear again.
Burrrrrton
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Sometimes the classics are cooler than some new pieces. Although it all depends on personal perception.
Well.. just back from a 6000klm road trip that took in the Anne Beadell, Holland Track and many little side tracks along the way.
ExplorOz Traveller was superb for the trip, the POI database was a major contributor to trip success. I did fire up the new Hema App a few times along the journey but it was a complete joke every time, such little detail, such poor maps, and so few POIs.
Camel Chase on the Anne Beadell - you can get a peek of ExplorOz Traveller running on the Tablet..
ExplorOz Traveller was superb for the trip, the POI database was a major contributor to trip success. I did fire up the new Hema App a few times along the journey but it was a complete joke every time, such little detail, such poor maps, and so few POIs.
Camel Chase on the Anne Beadell - you can get a peek of ExplorOz Traveller running on the Tablet..
sharkcaver
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Everyone I know with the explore oz traveller raves about it. I think Hema have some competition on their hand. As the EO POI is user uploaded, it will only get better with time. Some of the EO map detail I've seen is lacking, but then again, I've seen a lot of hema data removed from newer maps too. One day someone will make a killer map.
To simplify this to my knowledge of tinkering with the apps "behind the scenes", it's as follows:
The Hema HX-1 Navigator uses the same (but modified skin) app as Hema Explorer.
The Camper X and Hema 4x4 Explorer use the same new backend server, whereas the Explorer uses a different one.
The next released physical GPS (HX-2) will use the new Hema 4x4 Explorer app, probably reskinned again. It will contain the premium maps ready for you to download.
The HX-2 stuff above is speculation but I'm 99% certain that's how it is. Happy to provide proof by PM of needed.
CTL
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This explains the differences between the four Hema products
www.hemamaps.com
Hema App Comparison
Hema has four apps for exploring Australia, each with their own unique features and functions for guiding adventures. The following chart outlines the key differences between these apps.
www.hemamaps.com
That would be great if Hema could make a map app that was usable and not a big ad.
Where did you learn that? Would tempt me to the app if so, they are fantastic maps.
Mucking around with the app. At the moment they will be $99 for 12 months
Here is a list of all of the maps they have uploaded. Not sure what other ones are physically available..
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory
- Mt Disappointment - Kinglake Ranges North
- Dargo - Howitt - Plains Forest
- Mt Disappointment - Kinglake Ranges North
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach - Lakes Entrance
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory - SouthMap
- Sheepyard Flat - Caledonia Valley Forest
- Mt Feathertop - Mt Bogong
- Namadgi ACT South
- Snowy River - Buchan - McKillops Bridge Forest
- Namadgi ACT North
- Bright - Mansfield
- Mansfield - Mt Howitt
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach
- Dargo - Howitt - Plains Forest - Zeka Spur Approach
- Mt Disappointment - Kinglake Ranges South
- Mt Bogong
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach - Lakes Entrance
- Jamieson - Licola
- Mt Bogong
- Dargo - Howitt - Plains Forest
- Snowy River - Buchan - McKillops Bridge Forest
- Big River - Rubicon - Sheepyard Flat 01
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach
- Yarra Valley - West Gippsland 01
- Marysville Walks and Rebuild Map
- Mallacoota - Merimbula
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach - The Lakes NP
- Big River - Rubicon - Sheepyard Flat 01
- Marysville - Lake Eildon
- Bright - Bogong - HothamForest - DinnerPlain
- Walhalla - Woods Point 01
- Toolangi - Macedon
- Mallacoota Inlet - Fishing Boat Access - Mallacoota
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory - SouthMap
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory
- Mt Disappointment - Kinglake Ranges South
- Dargo - Swifts Creek Forest
- Dargo - Swifts Creek Forest - Dargo
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory NP
- Toolangi - Black Range North
- Dargo - Swifts Creek Forest - Dargo
- Yarra Valley - West Gippsland 01
- Bright - Bogong - Hotham Forest
- Dargo - Howitt - Plains Forest - Zeka Spur Approach
- Toolangi Macedon - Ranges Forest
- Toolangi Macedon - Tallarook Forest
- Big River - Rubicon - Sheepyard Flat 02
- Dargo - Wonnangatta
- Bainsdale - Dargo - Omeo
- Walhalla - Woods Point 01
- Dargo - Swifts Creek Forest
- Mallacoota Inlet - Fishing Boat Access
- Namadgi ACT North
- Marysville Walks and Rebuild Map
- Toolangi - Black Range South
- Cathedral Range and Buxton Taggerty
- Mallacoota - Merimbula
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach - The Lakes NP
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach 02
- Toolangi Macedon - Cobaw Ranges - Lancefield Forest
- Toolangi - Black Range North
- Bainsdale - Dargo - Omeo
- Yarra Valley - West Gippsland 02
- Bright - Mansfield
- Namadgi ACT South
- Mansfield - Mt Howitt
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory - Port Albert - Woodside Beach
- Gippsland Lakes - Ninety Mile Beach 02
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory NP
- Toolangi - Black Range South
- Toolangi Macedon - Tallarook Forest
- Mallacoota Inlet - Fishing Boat Access
- Toolangi Macedon - Ranges Forest
- South Gippsland - Wilsons Promontory - Port Albert - Woodside Beach
- Toolangi - Macedon
- Mallacoota Inlet - Fishing Boat Access - Mallacoota
- Walhalla - Woods Point 02
- Bright - Bogong - HothamForest - DinnerPlain
- Big River - Rubicon Sheepyard Flat 02
- Yarra Valley - West Gippsland 02
- Dargo - Wonnangatta
- Bright - Dartmouth
- Bright - Dartmouth
- Walhalla - Woods Point 02
- Mt Feathertop - Mt Bogong
- Cathedral Range and Buxton Taggerty
- Sheepyard Flat - Caledonia Valley Forest
- Jamieson - Licola
- Marysville - Lake Eildon
- Bright - Bogong - Hotham Forest
- Toolangi Macedon - Cobaw Ranges - Lancefield Forest
