Vela Maps – A Degoogled, Open-Source Alternative to Google Maps (lemmy.nz)

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Vela Maps is an open-source, degoogled alternative to Google Maps for Android.

It uses OpenStreetMap and other open data for maps and places, supports offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, public transit and live traffic, and doesn't require Google Play Services or a Google account.

It can also run with Google completely disabled for a fully offline/degoogled experience.

More Details & Alternatives: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/velamaps.html

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[-] Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Does this have the CoMaps doesn't work with Android Auto problem.

[-] bananapinball@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

What's your issue? You can't use apk outside of Play Store; they don't work with auto.

[-] Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I thought my problem would be obvious.

Comaps doesn't work with android auto, it works fine in any other setting.

[-] kybean@pawb.social 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

You can use CoMaps with Android Auto if you use Aurora Store with its installer set to the microg installer, if that pathway suits your fancy. Been working pretty well for me

[-] kybean@pawb.social 1 points 3 days ago

Vela also has docs specific to Android Auto here: https://github.com/PimpinPumpkin/Vela/blob/main/docs/ANDROID-AUTO.md

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