How to make a navigator from a tablet, review of suitable models and software. Best Inexpensive Tablets for GPS Navigation

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The term best tablet for a car, we can name models with fast and reliable access to 3G/4G Internet and good battery.

Most of these devices can also work as a recorder - although for this they will have to be installed in a special way.

Other fairly important criteria for purchasing such a device include a screen with a diagonal of no more than 8 inches and affordable price, comparable to the cost of an average navigator.

Features of using a tablet for a car

The main difference between a tablet computer and a standard navigator is the ability to run other programs, including games.

Such a device is also suitable for playing movies and music - after all, it remains in the car only for the duration of the trip.

After all, the tasks of a tablet for a car include determining the location on the ground and performing multimedia functions.

The advantages of choosing a tablet compared to using a navigator include:

big size screen for their price - navigators with a diagonal of 7 and 8 inches will cost much more, and regular models are equipped mainly with 5 or 6-inch displays;
the ability to install any navigation programs - not only standard ones, but also any others that will be convenient for the user to work with (including free ones);
increased autonomy - most navigators work from the car network - tablets have a built-in battery;
using gadgets instead of radios, games and multimedia center and even for work (especially when connecting a keyboard to a tablet).

Such devices also have certain disadvantages - you will have to buy special mounts for them, and tablets take up more space in the car than.

Therefore, when choosing where the gadget will be installed, you should avoid possible deterioration of the driver’s visibility.

Another disadvantage tablet computers is the absence of a radar detector - although not every driver needs such a function.

The best offers on the market

Table 1. Specifications tablets for cars.

Name	Screen	Memory, RAM/ROM, GB	Cameras,	Battery, mAh	price, rub.
Apple iPad Mini 4 LTE	7.9"/2048x1536	2/32	8.0/1.2	5124	30000
Samsung GALAXY Tab A 8.0	8"/1280x800	2/16	8.0/5.0	5000	12000
Bellfort GVR709 Spider HD	7"/1024x600	1/8	5.0/0.3	3000	14000
Lenovo Tab 3 TB3-710i	7"/1024x600		2.0/0.3	3450	6000
Prestigio Muze 3708 3G	8"/1280x800			4000	5400
Dunobil ECO QC 3G	7"/1280x800	1/8		2800	5900
Digma Plane 7546S	7"/1024x600	1/8	–/0.3	2400	2700

Apple iPad Mini 4 – the version with the best functionality

The battery also has good performance, allowing the tablet PC to work for up to 10 hours.

good viewing angles;
8-megapixel camera for shooting;
high degree autonomy;
good reliability - Samsung tablets work without repair longer than most Chinese models.

The disadvantages include the not very budget price. Although you can buy a tablet much cheaper than an iPad mini, it is still more expensive than other models in the rating.

Nikolay P.: Excellent multifunctional device. It is useful for home use and for installation in a car. Moreover, both the driver (for navigation) and passengers (for entertainment) can use it on the road. I didn’t find any disadvantages with the tablet.

Bellfort GVR709 Spider HD – auto tablet with radar

The GVR709 Spider HD tablet is a full-fledged navigator with a good main camera for filming the situation on the road and a default application (which can be easily replaced with any other).

The design of the model allows you to install two SIM cards at once - for example, for making calls.

The gadget supports all programs for its operating system (Android 4.1.2), although it did not receive the best from the developers capacious battery.

presence of a camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels;
complete with car mount;
built-in radar detector to warn the driver about the need to reduce speed;
good signal level from the mobile network.

The main point on the list of shortcomings is the high price. For 14,000 rubles you can find a more functional tablet and a good navigator.
Some users of the tablet note its small camera viewing angles and its not very durable body, which leaves scratches.

Olga L.: I was looking for an affordable tablet for my car and decided on the GVR709 model. I didn’t regret it - the device actually has all the functions of a regular DVR and a good, although not very powerful, tablet. Great for travelers. The only negative I noticed was the small video shooting angles.

Lenovo Tab 3 TB3-710i – standalone and affordable

The tablet from the Chinese brand received good results for its price category screen resolution 1024x600, 3G and GPS modules.

The battery of the model is not the most powerful, but, thanks to the energy-efficient processor and operating system, it allows the TB3-710i to work for up to 10 hours.

Tablet PC cameras are not very clear to obtain high-quality photos, but are quite suitable for filming the situation on the road while the car is moving.

Android is one of the two (the second IOS) most common operating systems for tablets and smartphones Samsung Galaxy, LG, Lenovo, etc.

Its advantage is large free applications, supporting GPS navigation. Unfortunately, the quality of many of them leaves much to be desired.

Some of the most popular and free GPS applications running on a phone running Android 6.0, 5.1, 4.4, 4.4 2 and so on - Google Maps, Yanosik, MapaMap, Navatar.

Your Android tablet or smartphone offers huge opportunities and can serve as an ideal guide.

It can take you directly to your place of residence using various audio-visual aids.

To enable the GPS module on your Android, make sure that it is built into your phone.

This can be determined by the GPS Test application and then the system can be started global positioning on our device.

How to check that a tablet or smartphone has GPS and turn it on

The easiest way to find out if your phone has built-in GPS and turn it on is to use a special GPS app Test.

If you know that your device has it, then you can proceed directly to enable it.

If you are not sure, download the application from the play market, which automatically determines the signal level. Once installed, you should see a screen similar to the one below.

If there is a green icon in the status window in the upper left corner, this means that GPS is turned on. If the icon is red, then it is turned off - then you need to enable geodata.

The application will automatically take you to the geolocation options where you must enable GPS (geodata). Please note that the location of this menu may vary depending on the device and operating system version.

How to enable GPS on a smartphone with Android 6.0 and Android 5.1

If you have not installed the application, open “Settings” and go to the “Privacy and Security” section.

Then click on the “Geodata” item.

Now just move the slider to the right to enable the built-in GPS module in your Android phone.

NOTE: the above images are from a Samsung Galaxy A3 smartphone running Android 6.0.1.

How to enable GPS on a tablet with Android 4.4 and Android 4.4.2.

To enable navigation, open “Settings”, go to the “My location” section and check the appropriate boxes.

Then log into your desktop, go to “Menu” and click on the “Navigation” icon.

How to enable voice GPS on an Android phone

There are many GPS navigation programs on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, most of them either have very limited functionality or requires payment.

Open the application, read the terms of use and accept them. On the next green screen, click Next.

Then select a country from the list and click "Import" to download road maps. You can download more later.

Maps take up many megabytes and downloading them using mobile internet (eg 3G) can be quite expensive. Therefore it is better to use wifi.

Maps may take a few minutes to download, depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the map. After loading you will see green screen, slide it to the left, and then click "Let's get started"

To make using the application easier, I recommend starting with your home address (or the one you will use most often).

To do this, go to the home screen on the left top corner and enter the address in the search field, then select an item from the list and press Enter.

The map will open. Click the gray block with the address. In the new window, click set as “Home” from the list below. In the new window, click set as “Home”.

The application will display a map. To return, click on the three lines icon in the lower right corner.

Over time you will discover that Navfree has many additional options. For example, the route can be changed in many ways. You can add stops, select a tour and set a security mode.

If you are traveling internationally, I recommend downloading additional cards in the update.

Navfree settings also allow you to switch to pedestrian mode, which is useful when walking.

Also noteworthy night mode. Thanks to it, your smartphone or tablet will not distract you with too high brightness.

How to turn on GPS without internet

At using gps it takes data from antennas. The accuracy and quality of such navigation is not ideal.

It is much better if the data comes directly from satellites. Then navigation occurs without the Internet.

For me, the best application for this is the “Navitel Navigator” application; it uses the locator built into the phone, but is paid.

Despite the growing infrastructure in our country, you can still find places where wireless access connection to the Internet is impossible, so GPS without a navigator will come in handy, and not only in places without Internet coverage.

Today there are many applications that allow you to download previously selected maps to your smartphone or tablet for later use.

Programs for GPS navigation and their brief characteristics

Google Maps is one of the most popular apps on your phone. Works quite well on line and has the ability to display Google orthomosaics.
Yanosik - works on the Internet, the service is a little complicated, but the user has access to current information about traffic jams, accidents and radars.
MapaMap - works in offline mode(without internet), but the most useful feature is only available with a subscription.
Navatar works online and has many useful features.
OviMpas - work via the Internet. Available for Nokia phone users.
Route 66 - works offline (without the Internet), and online version after the purchase.
Vito Navigator - works offline (without internet), basic version(free) very modest.
NaviExpert - works online, free trial version only.
Skobbler free version only in offline mode, modest selection of functions.

That's all. Good luck.

On this moment(summer 2013) the choice of car gadgets is such that even an advanced user finds it difficult to choose a device that is optimally suited to the user’s needs. Well, if you decide to buy a GPS navigator for your car, you’ve probably already heard and, perhaps, even picked out another device from your friends in the car - a tablet, which was successfully used as a navigator and, among other things, a tablet has much more capabilities than in the navigator. So what should you buy for your car - a navigator or a tablet?

The question is very complex, but nevertheless, I will give you examples of both navigators and tablets that are perfect for use in a car. Of course, every motorist sets the required tasks for the purchased gadget and buys a device that will successfully solve all the problems. Therefore, for some it will be an excellent option to buy a tablet, while others will prefer a navigator. At their core, both the tablet and the navigator are similar; both are PDAs, which mostly use the same chips. However, in the navigator, the functions are limited exclusively to navigation (ignoring modern advanced navigators on Android, we’ll get to them), but the tablet also has other functions - surfing the Internet, working with programs, etc. That is, the tablet is more tailored to perform many tasks.

Advantages of a tablet when using it as a navigator in a car:

1. Large screen (as a rule, tablets come with a screen of at least 9-10 inches, so looking at such a screen is a pleasure, and the icons are of normal sizes, you won’t miss them with your finger).
2. It is possible to access the Internet, so in addition to Internet surfing, you can download traffic jams, which is an important function for residents of megacities.
3. Powerful hardware. If you buy a really “cool” tablet and, among other things, are going to use it as a navigator, the internal filling will be simply super - a dual-core processor at 1-1.5 GHz (2 cores), at least 1024 MB of RAM. With such hardware, even the heavy Navitel will not slow down. So the cards will load instantly, and the overall speed will be excellent.
4. Various functions regular computer— watch movies, listen to music, chat on Skype (there is a camera). Although modern cool navigators have already begun to install the same functions as the tablet.
5. Operating system - of course Android, gadgets on Android work very quickly, do not consume battery resources and there are simply tons of software for them, both paid and free.
6. Well, the general advantage of a tablet compared to navigators is that tablets always have powerful battery, so even in autonomous mode it will last at least 10-15 hours. The batteries of navigators are much weaker; the coolest batteries last for 6-8 hours of operation.
7. Tablets always have higher screen resolution, so all multimedia functions benefit. You can connect an external one to a large tablet HDD and watch decent resolution videos without any lags. This is about multimedia functions useful topics who have children. and many car enthusiasts are like children themselves - buy a tablet for 15,000 rubles and they won’t be overjoyed. You can do a lot of things on the tablet, and you can set the navigation to whatever you like.

It seems like there are so many advantages that you don’t even doubt that you need to buy a tablet. However, the cost of a normal tablet will always be around 10,000 rubles or even more. So for many, this option is out of the question due to its high price. But there are tablets that cost 6-7 thousand rubles, and these are the ones that can get in your way when buying a navigator))

Disadvantages of using a tablet as a navigator:

1. Of the minuses, the first thing worth noting is the mounting of the device in the car. The tablet does not have a standard mount included, which means you will have to either “farm” or look for purchasing options on the Internet. Car mounts have already been developed for popular tablet models, but if you have a mid-range gadget, securing it as a navigator will be problematic. So the option is to either put it on the passenger seat and listen voice prompts, or give it to the passenger)) But it’s inconvenient)
2. Next is real big screen for many it will be more minus, than a plus, because it’s pretty bad at blocking the screen. Imagine - a device with a 10-inch screen windshield. Takes up a lot of space.
3. Much more weak gps module, that is, the quality of the satellite receiver for tablets is slightly worse. Although many may object to me, because in expensive tablet models everything is cool, from hardware and software to the navigation module. Take the same iPad - a super cool thing, multifunctional, great tablet You can use it as a navigator and even as a video recorder if you want, because the camera is also of high quality. But Chinese tablets are equipped with GPS cheats of very low quality. So if you choose between Chinese tablet and a high-quality navigator, then for navigation it is of course better to buy a navigator.

So the following conclusions can be drawn regarding using a tablet in a car (IMHO) - if you take quality tablet for 12-15 thousand rubles, then you will feel the difference between a navigator and a tablet. A huge screen, everything is visible, there are no brakes at all, everything loads instantly, a lot of possibilities. If you have money, then it’s definitely better to buy an expensive tablet and enjoy life. But if money is tight, then take a closer look at the so-called tablet navigators; I reviewed many models on this site.

Let's look at this gadget (navigator with tablet functions):

The screen is usually 7 inches
The resolution may be small; there are also normal models with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. Better take these, because the lower resolution is too low for a 7-inch screen.
The hardware is weaker, but still quite good for a navigator - if the processor frequency is 1 GHz and the RAM is at least 512 MB, then it’s normal.
Next is the operating system. Available on Windows, but also available on Android; I am inclined to buy navigators on this platform.
In addition to all this, a high-quality GPS receiver that perfectly picks up satellites and accurately indicates everything.
And, of course, the ability to connect to the Internet. It would be better if you could access the Internet through the built-in Wi-Fi model and also via an external 3g modem.
Also, all multimedia functions will be available - movies, music, photos, reading books.

If a car navigator has all these functions, then how does it differ from a tablet? Slightly less functionality and less hardware power. However, it performs all functions perfectly and costs 2-3 times less than a good tablet. So why overpay?

I offer you a couple of excellent options for tablet navigators on Android, and in my opinion, these are optimal models for auto. And they cost between 5-6 thousand rubles, the amount is more than reasonable.

So, so far in bestsellers:

- a powerful navigator with big screen, decent resolution, operating system - Android 4.0. Lots of possibilities - a full range of multimedia capabilities (even a TV), several options for connecting to the Internet. Cost 5000 rubles. So I recommend paying attention if you are looking for an inexpensive and functional navigator for your car. There is everything here and even more.

- the second version of the 7-inch navigator tablet also from famous brand. The cost is slightly higher - 6,000 rubles, but in terms of hardware power it is slightly inferior to the Prestigio. Everything else is also excellent, all the above functions are present. Also on Android.

By purchasing one of these two devices, you get at your disposal an excellent, large navigator with a “traffic” service. Apart from all the features, each of these excellent navigators can easily be called a tablet with average characteristics. This, of course, is not an iPod, but you can surf the Internet without any problems. In general, it's still up to you. I hope that my thoughts will help you with your choice.

Transformation process

What is a navigator? This is a help in case of problems with orientation in the city or outside it. This technology does not matter whether we walk or travel by car. In general, is it possible to use a tablet as such a newfangled card? Yes, of course you can. The most important thing is that the device has a navigation function.

Instructions

Turn on the tablet and look at the application settings. Do you see the “Location” item? Great, now click and go to “ GPS satellites" If all this is present in the device, then your tablet can function as a navigator. For its full operation, download these popular apps, like Google and Yandex maps. You can load a map of any city into them, and in general, these navigation giants will be understandable to any user.

If the choice fell on Google Maps

After launch, you need to indicate your location. At this stage, you will have to download a lot of files, so it would be wiser to connect to Wi-fi than to waste traffic from the SIM card.

This navigation app is highly appreciated by experienced drivers. After all, you can specify point A (beginning) and B (end), and the program will independently provide you with several travel options. To choose the most convenient and optimal route, set the time you want to spend. Have you decided? Now you can zoom in on the map fragments and see your path in detail.

If the tablet supports navigation

There's really nothing wrong with that. Yes, this problem overtook you at the very beginning of the article, but everything is not so bad. In order not to get lost on the journey, we ourselves will install navigation maps from App Store or Play Market. And further instructions have already been described above.

In addition to the Google Maps already discussed, the following navigation applications can be noted:

Yandex maps, which are in no way inferior to their counterpart from Google. The program interface is very simple; in addition, it will calculate the mileage for you and show the traffic congestion.
Navitel Navigator. The application attracts drivers with good drawing of maps and precise navigation. Navitel is designed for traveling not only in Russia, but also in Europe and the CIS countries. They say about this program: “it will lead you where you need to go.”
Sygic GPS Navigator, which you will have to pay to operate. However, after purchasing them, you gain possession of many cards and the ability to constant update. It is also allowed to adjust the program interface for ease of use.
Maverick GPS Navigation boasts its ability to work with offline maps. They will also show you your speed and quickly calculate your coordinates.

So, these are all the most popular applications, by installing which you can easily use your tablet as a navigator. Read below to find out which device is best suited for this purpose. By the way, if you want to choose a device yourself, then remember that the tablet must have a built-in GPS module.

What kind of navigation tablet can you buy:

Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 10.1 GT-P5100 Titanium Silver. This device includes high-quality speakers, a nice design and fast operation. On such a device you can not only download maps, but also movies, and then watch them with the whole family.
FreeLander PD20, a budget option to buy a tablet. I would also like to note for a long time battery life devices and speed when searching for satellites. For drivers, this model is perfect.
Superpad Flytouch 4 3G. Its advantages are a large amount of RAM, multi-touch function and processor power. This tablet will handle a lot of applications, movies and music.
Digma iDn7 3G. Included with this device you will find a special mount for installing the tablet in the car. It also supports most Yandex applications, which work perfectly with each other. This way, you can get the latest traffic information while driving.
Treelogic Gravis 72G 8Gb. The model has a navigation module and antenna that process satellite data with maximum accuracy. The “Navitel Navigator” program is automatically installed on the tablet. You will also be pleased with the extensive multimedia functions of the device.

Advantages and disadvantages of a tablet navigator

Clear advantages:

Display size. Navigators have a much smaller screen, and the largest screen diagonal will make working with navigation applications much easier. That is, it will be easier to zoom in on map fragments and click on the icon in the menu.
Possibility of Internet access. Using this function of the tablet, you can find out about traffic jams, see the opening hours of any store or cinema, as well as clarify and adjust the route during the trip.
Powerful processor, allowing you to download and install maps as quickly as possible. Moreover, you can download many games and movies onto your tablet without any problems. The device will not slow down under such a load.
Long work battery Navigators are clearly inferior to tablets in this regard. When traveling, convenience comes first. And if the navigator quickly runs out, you will have to constantly stop and charge it.
Big choice applications for orientation. The driver can quickly download any program he likes from the Internet, but the navigator does not have this option.

Minuses:

No fastening. Doesn't exist in the car special stand for a tablet, so you will need to look for it in stores, since buying it is extremely inconvenient.
Weak GPS module cheaper tablets, and therefore weak signal satellite However, if you purchased an expensive and high-quality tablet, then this problem will not affect you in any way. Yes, it won’t be exactly budget-friendly, but for this money you buy not only a tablet, but also a lot of functionality.
Many drivers are not satisfied with the wide screen of the tablet, which gets in the way full review. To do this, carefully consider where it is best to mount the device to avoid such a problem.

Of course, to each his own. But we can summarize: tablets can replace navigators. Remember, choose a quality device, do not skimp on yourself. Subsequently, because of the Chinese analogue, you may get lost and take a long time to find your way back.

Detailed review mobile application"Navitel Navigator for Android": setting up GPS on your phone, adding maps, setting up the navigator to work without the Internet

If you intend to travel while driving a car, or need to go to another city for work, or just get out of town into nature, you don’t have to constantly look at maps or buy a navigator to navigate the road. Of course, Navitel can be used as a .

Simple and convenient application « Navitel for Android» from a leading manufacturer and digital cards can be downloaded for free to your Android mobile gadget, replacing a regular, stationary GPS navigator with a simple apk application. Among other things, Navitel supports the Russian satellite system Glonass, so it can be used in places where access to other satellites is difficult.

In general, Navitel will allow you to search much faster Right way in unfamiliar places using local maps, which can be downloaded for free to a smartphone or tablet via the official website, torrents or the 4pda.ru portal.

First launch of the Navitel application on Android

First of all, the user should download the Navitel program for free GPS navigator& Maps" from the official Google store Play on your phone. Next you will be asked to select a type voice navigator and maps of the countries you are interested in. It is worth noting that their weight is quite impressive: if the description of the route of Ukraine weighs less than 500 MB, then the “Navitel” one will take up almost 1.5 GB on your tablet or Android phone. As soon as specified map will be downloaded, you will be able to log in to the system by first registering or using your existing social accounts Facebook networks, VKontakte or Google+. After which the program interface will open in front of you. The navigator works great without the Internet, for this reason it will best choice for many android users.

How to download navigator for Android for free on your tablet/smartphone

Go to the website navitel.ru, section " Download". Here is a list of free Navitel Navigator distributions for various platforms and devices. On the download page there are different versions Navitel Navigator programs: universal version, WXGA, WVGA800, QVGA, VGA, etc. In short, it depends on the screen size of your mobile tablet or smartphone. Maps and the full version of the Navitel Navigator distribution are also available for download on torrents and the 4pda mobile portal, but in these cases you are dealing with unlicensed software, which everyone is free to use at their own peril and risk.

Please note that the free version of the navigator works for 7 days in demo mode, after which it is necessary, otherwise the program will work in limited mode.

How to install Navitel on Android?

To install, you need to download the apk distribution kit downloaded from this page to a memory card or to internal memory phone, and then run the installer. In principle, installing Navitel on Android is no different from any other mobile application (not necessarily a navigator). During installation, you need to familiarize yourself with the access rights of the Navitel application, confirm and wait for the process to complete. After this, you can launch the navigator through the icon on your home page Android screen or through the "Applications" menu. Pre-setting GPS is not required for Android, the main thing is that the GPS module itself is present in the phone.

Navitel map screen

Most of the NAVITEL navigator screen is occupied by interactive map, interaction with which is performed by moving your fingers across the screen. That is, to move the map, you should hold the screen with your finger and move it in the desired direction; to change the scale, you should “push” or “move” the map with two fingers; also, the “+” and “-” buttons are displayed on the right side of the screen to increase and decrease the scale, respectively. .

In addition to scale and position, the user can switch the view between a three-dimensional and two-dimensional map, which is very convenient in certain situations when working with a navigator program. On the left side of the map screen there is an indicator of the speed at which the user is moving, in “km/h”. To determine your location and calculate the specified speed, enable the ability to receive geodata via GPS on your Android device.

Top panel of the Navitel program for Android

At the top of the screen of the Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps application for tablets and phones on Android OS there is a black panel with several useful features, fast access which will save you from unnecessary movements, especially if you are in a car.

The compass icon opens three options for the Navitel on Android navigator: switching between a two- and three-dimensional map, turning on/off the night skin and rotating according to movement. The night view of the application is designed in a less bright style, so turning it on will reduce eye strain and also allow the driver not to be distracted by glowing screen. Rotation according to traffic can be useful in some areas of the city. Alternative option This function is “north is up”, which returns the map to its natural position, depending on the orientation of the mobile device.

Appearance of the Navitel navigator for Android OS

The next navigator icon is designed to work with sound in the Navitel Navigator application. With its help, you can turn off any sounds, and also select a mode whose parameters will be used when playing application sounds.

The letter logo is intended to lead to the “chat” service, in which you can correspond with other owners of the Navitel program. However, the usefulness of such a function remains in question. The next button allows you to track the position of friends and other registered users.

The satellite icon in the top bar of the application screen provides access to GPS settings. In addition to enabling/disabling the service itself, you can also track the quality of the connection, determine your coordinates, and even the number of flying satellites interacting with the device. Near the satellite sign there is a button with a cloud, with which the user can open a window for communication with the “cloud” - an Internet server on which you can save all the routes you have recorded and control points. This feature allows you to save the specified information in case of problems with the Android mobile device when interacting with satellites.

A green traffic light opens the traffic map settings menu in the Navitel application. Here you can update satellite data, as well as adjust some features. Traffic jams themselves are displayed on the map as a change in the color of the road: red – traffic jam, orange – difficult, yellow – heavy traffic, and green – clear path.

Navitel for Android program: looking for the shortest route on the map

To the right of the traffic menu button there is an indicator of the battery charge of your Android (tablet/phone), and the last icon on the panel on the right - the sun - allows you to find out the current weather, which is important when car navigation. In this window you can view temperature, pressure, wind speed and the nearest weather forecast.

Creating routes in the Navitel program for Android

To get directions in Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps, go to the program settings menu ( green button at the bottom left of the screen), then – “Route” - “Create a route”. A list of types will open in front of you possible routes: by address, nearby, by a friend’s position, by existing waypoints, by points from route history, by “favorite” most visited points, by coordinates or independently on the map. Select the end point one way or another, then click “Let's go!” After completing the actions, the application screen will display Additional Information about the distance to the point, the distance to the nearest turn, the remaining time and the approximate time of arrival at the specified point.

To create a route using several points in Navitel, just select the third point on the map, then open its properties in the program and select “Enter” or “Finish”, depending on your route.

We create a route on an Android device using a GPS application

By clicking on the arrow in the upper left corner of the screen, you will open extra menu route settings, where you can turn off a given route, adjust a detour by changing the given trajectory, simulate a route, or go to the navigation settings on Android.

Description of navigator settings (for Android OS)

The following subsections are available in the Navitel settings:

Map. Here you can set the map scale limit, switch modes between 2D and 3D, and also specify other parameters related to its display.
Other cards – the button is used to select other cards you have.
Navigation. In this section you can select the type of transport, from car/motorcycle to pedestrian.
Program interface - allows you to configure function buttons on the map, a timer for displaying the top panel and buttons.
POI filtering – a menu in which you can select objects that should be displayed on the map. The Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps program shows objects different areas: automobile maintenance, eating places, shopping centers and shops, places of entertainment, transport communication points, banks and ATMs, as well as many others.
Online services. IN this menu you can adjust all the settings of the Android application related to Internet communications. Among them: selecting the type of connection, updating the weather and displaying traffic jams, as well as other services.
Warnings Using this section you can set various sound warnings and notifications. For example, a signal when a specified speed is exceeded or when the user’s car is approaching a dangerous intersection.
Regional settings. Here you can select the language of the interface and maps for Android, as well as the voice of your navigator.
System. The menu that contains most of the functions from the top bar of the main screen, as well as the path where the map files are located.
Sensors IN specified section applications are located various sensors and indicators, e.g. maximum speed or the path traveled.

In other sections of the menu, you can create your own settings profile, as well as save tracks - routes for Android.

Navitel Navigator in action

How to update Navitel Navigator

The latest version of Navitel can always be downloaded via Google Play market. Make sure that your phone is connected to the Internet, open the application and select My Navitel > Updates > Navitel Navigator in the main menu. Next, click the Update button to download latest version navigator on an Android device.

The second way to update the navigator is to download the file directly from the official website navitel.ru/ru/downloads. Select the appropriate version of the application, optimal for the Android version and screen resolution. It may happen that you download the distribution in zip format. This file must be manually renamed with apk permission.

Summary. Despite the fact that the Navitel Navigator program itself for the Android device is free, in order to download any map you will have to pay. For example, a map of Russia will cost users about 27 dollars or 1800 rubles, which is quite a lot. However, having paid once, you will be able to use the impressive functionality of the application for a long time on a virtually free basis, downloading the latest Navitel updates and additions to your phone or tablet.

Main advantages:

Navitel can be used as car navigator on Android,
supports Glonass,
works without internet,
the cost of cards is relatively low
good detail maps

Navitel Navigator: questions and answers

Will the navigator for Android work without the Internet?

Answer. Yes, an Internet connection is only required to download and update Navitel. Directly during operation, the navigator requires a connection to satellites and the presence of downloaded maps on the mobile device. If they are not there, then the navigator will not work correctly both in the local environment and when connected to the Internet.

Does it make sense to download free Navitel from pirated sites?

Answer. Definitely not. Firstly, no one forbids you to use official version GPS navigator in demo mode. True, this period lasts 7 days, but during this time you will be able to fully familiarize yourself with all its functions. Pirate version does not allow you to download and update maps of cities and countries. Since the license for Navitel Navigator does not cost that much big money, we recommend using this option. This guarantees technical support, as well as regular and free updates kart.