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From: Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de>
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Subject: Re: Magic Earth app
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2024 13:27:10 +0200
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UFO, 2024-08-06 04:39:

> Was given a Moto G5 plus phone, with just the emergency service and was told 
> I can install this GPS tool to it and use it for driving directions.

A "GPS tool" will not give you driving directions, you need a navigation
app.

> How would I get the app onto the phone since its not got service?

Using USB sideloading.

> I have a Windows Desktop and I can plug the USB into it, and exchange files, 
> but I dont think the app can be downloaded on a Win Machine
> because its a differenet OS?

You can download APK files, copy them to the phone and use the file
manager app of the phone to install the app by opening the APK file.
However you also need map data not only the tool.

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Arno Welzel
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