
About Handy GPS lite
Handy GPS Lite: Your Ultimate Outdoor Navigation Companion
Handy GPS Lite is the perfect tool for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you're hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, or geocaching, this lightweight application is designed to help you navigate through the wilderness effortlessly. No need to sign up or configure anything—just download, enable GPS, and hit the trails!
Features Galore
This app is a robust navigation aid that requires minimal setup. It operates without network connectivity, making it ideal for remote areas. You can work in UTM or latitude/longitude coordinates, ensuring compatibility with traditional paper topographic maps.
- Showcase Current Coordinates: Get real-time updates on your altitude, speed, direction, and total distance traveled in metric, imperial, or nautical units.
- Waypoints and Track Logs: Save your current location as a waypoint and record your journey with detailed track logs.
- File Import and Export: Seamlessly import and export data using KML and GPX files.
- Manual Waypoint Entry: Enter waypoints manually in UTM, MGRS, and lat/lon coordinates.
- Goto Guidance: Navigate to a waypoint with audible alerts when you're nearing your destination.
- Compass Page: Utilize the built-in compass on devices equipped with magnetic field sensors.
- Geoid Offset Calculation: Improve altitude accuracy with automatic geoid offset computation.
- Datum Support: Use the globally recognized WGS84 datum, along with popular Australian datums and map grids.
- Satellite Visualization: See GPS satellite locations and signal strengths.
- Grid References: Display simple or MGRS grid references.
- Distance and Direction Calculations: Compute distances and directions between waypoints.
- Timer Line: Record walk duration and calculate average speed.
Limitations of the Free Trial Version
Please note that this is a free trial version with limited functionality:
- Waypoints: Only stores up to 3 waypoints.
- Track Logs: Limited to 40 track log points.
- Features: Additional advanced features are available in the paid version.
Upgrade to the Full Version
If you enjoy using Handy GPS Lite, consider upgrading to the full version for unlimited features, including offline maps, custom datums, elevation profiles, photo and voice memo recording, and much more.
Permissions Required
To ensure optimal performance, the app requires certain permissions:
- GPS: To determine your location.
- Network Access: For accessing standard map layers and OSM tiles.
- SD Card Access: To load and store waypoints and track logs.
- Camera Access: For taking pictures (available in the full version).
- Prevent Phone from Sleeping: So that the proximity alarm works.
- Control Flashlight: To allow the flashlight to be turned on/off from within the app.
- Record Audio: For voice memos (available in the full version).
Important Note
Use this app at your own risk. The developer is not responsible for any injuries or getting lost while using the app. Always carry a backup navigation method like a paper map and compass for extended trips, especially in remote areas.
Happy adventuring!
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