Where Does iOverlander Store Places and Offline Maps?
iOverlander keeps its entire POI database on device in private app storage on Android and iOS, with offline map packs downloaded per state or country.
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iOverlander stores its whole places database on the phone, which is why it works with zero signal. Camps, water, mechanics, and borders live in app private storage updated through app releases and moderator edits.
Map tiles are the separate heavy download per region, satellite layers included. Favorites and reviews attach to accounts on paid tiers. That three way split means backups need app data plus account login plus fresh tile downloads on new devices.
Where iOverlander stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.ioverlander.ioverlander/files
On device POI database plus per region tile packs in private storage. Download states over WiFi. Favorites sync on paid tiers.
iOverlander app storage (via Files app or iTunes sharing)
Same on device database model as Android with offline tiles per region. New devices need tile refetching after login.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download iOverlander offline maps?
Open offline maps and fetch states or countries over WiFi before losing signal. The database of places ships on device already, but map tiles need separate downloads. Satellite and overlay packs cost extra storage.
Do iOverlander favorites survive reinstalls?
Favorites sync with Pro accounts while the core database updates with app releases. Free tier keeps places on device without account sync. Export important lists before reinstalls regardless of tier.
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