PHGaia GPS: Mobile Navigation and Offline Mapping
Gaia GPS is a comprehensive navigation platform designed for backpacking, hiking, hunting, off-roading, and winter sports. It provides point-to-point navigation, elevation monitoring, and extensive topographic data for backcountry exploration.Core Functionality
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Hiking & Backpacking | Point-to-point route planning, turn-by-turn trailhead directions, waypoint breadcrumbs, and altitude/elevation monitoring. |
| Winter Sports | Ski slope and cross-country trail identification, topographic overlays, and weather/Nordic trail reports via OnTheSnow. |
| Off-Road & 4x4 | Overlanding route recording, Android Auto integration for waypoints/maps, and activity tracking. |
| Fishing | USGS Streamflow data (water temperature/flow), boat access info, and species data for select waterways (MT, OK). |
Premium with Outside+ Integration
A Premium subscription provides access to the full Outside, Inc. ecosystem:- Mapping: 300+ maps including the full National Geographic collection and offline map downloads.
- Network Access: Unlimited access to Trailforks database and Outside Network brands (Outside, Backpacker, National Park Trips).
- Media: Access to Outside Watch films, shows, and live TV.
- Safety Tools: Specialized weather, terrain, and safety-specific map layers.
Version Technical Details
Latest Updates:- Route Planning: Resolved issues causing broken lines during route creation.
- Stability: Addressed "zombie" memory leaks to stabilize performance during screen rotations.
- Map Management: Improved zoom level accuracy and fixed download interruptions.
- Data Accuracy: Enhanced map fetching protocols for more precise navigation.
Modification Specifications (v11+)
The following modifications have been applied to this build:| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature Unlocks | Premium/ρáíd features unlocked; full access to Outside+ content, Trailforks, and NatGeo maps. |
| Privacy & Optimization | Disabled Analytics, Crashlytics, Firebase, and Sentry code. Debug code and unwanted Permissions/Receivers/Providers/Services removed. |
| Ad Removal | Permissions, services, and providers for ads removed from AndroidManifest. Method invokes nullified and layout visibility disabled. |
| Data Performance | Optimized map fetching and zoom level accuracy fixes included. |