It is possible to pre-load .kmz files or other similar coordinate based files onto an SD card to use with the onboard GPS?

[M. Cuckerberg]

Planning an overlanding trip this summer through Southern BC and would like to have an SD card with all of our planned destinations pre-loaded. I can use my Garmin if need be, but was curious if there was any way to utilize an SD card with .kmz files using the dash screen.

Cheers!

 

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[The Gaul]

The GM system is android based and as such a form of legalized spyware. I am in the process of getting rid of all the spyware and integrate my de-googled Pixel phone (running on GrapheneOS) into the system. This should open a host of additional apps and navigation opportunities. Will report back when and if I am successful.

 

[Island Dan]

If you are successful, you would be a hero!

 

[AZ45]

Are you using a KMZ because you want to use Google Earth? You should be able to run a 3rd party app with the GPS file without loading the OE navigation with the file. Ive been meaning to figure this out, I use several apps and stand-alone systems in other off-road cars....I'll try to do it this week and report back.

 

[The Gaul]

As a privacy sensitive person I refuse to use any Google or IOS product. The key is to avoid Google Play Services since that's where all their spyware is embedded. On my GrapheneOS (de-googled) phone I use Magic Earth for navigation and Gaia for outdoors fun. I am now trying to run Google Play Services in a sandbox so I can install Android Auto on the de-googled phone (i.e. in a way they cannot spy on me). That should allow me to project either Gaia or Magic Earth on the main display. Let's cross our fingers.

 

[AZ45]

Gaia displays and works, it's easy to use mapping software. Several others work well, depending on your intended use and how many features you want or need.

 

[True Bee]

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