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I've iPhone 3Gs and want to download Google maps to use them offline with GPS.

So is there a good app do that for me ?

Note: i don't want to jailbreak my iPhone.

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No, nor will you find one (in the official App Store). Storing the image tiles breaches Google's data licence. There are a bunch of apps that use OpenStreetMap, which has a more liberal licence.

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As Stephen noted, it's against the licensing terms. Last time I looked they allowed for some small images like they have next to directions, but other than that you're out of luck (and they definitely don't respond to GPS). – Matthew Frederick Dec 25 '10 at 18:16
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NO.

You can't download stuff like that for offline without a jailbreak.

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You can, actually. modmyi.com/cydia/package.php?id=10733 – Sathya Nov 22 '10 at 5:32
@Sathya: Thanks, edited my answer accordingly. – Mr. Man Nov 22 '10 at 14:59
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I know it's not very helpful but some Android phones do have this capability.

http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/overview.html for example.

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