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Polaris Navigation GPS

Maps & Navigation • Disciple Skies Software • ⭐ 4.58 • 1,000,000+

GPS navigation & offline maps for hiking, marine and your offroad adventures.

Version 9.25 21.3 MB

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Activity Recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Com Discipleskies Android Polarisnavigation Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.discipleskies.android.polarisnavigation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Polaris Navigation GPS

GPS navigation & offline maps for hiking, marine and your offroad adventures.

What Polaris Navigation GPS Is Used For

Polaris Navigation GPS appears to be a phone app for outdoor navigation, especially for hiking, marine use, and off-road trips. Based on the metadata, it is built around GPS guidance and offline maps, which may be useful when you want to navigate areas where cellular coverage is limited or unavailable.

Because it requests fine and coarse location access, the app likely uses your device’s position to show where you are and help with route tracking or waypoint-style navigation. Storage permissions suggest it may allow saving map data or other navigation files on the device, while network access may support map downloads, updates, or connected features. The presence of activity recognition also suggests it may be able to respond to movement-related activity while you are traveling or exploring.

This kind of app is commonly used by people planning outdoor routes, checking their location on the move, or keeping navigation tools available on a phone during trips. The overall category and description point to a practical navigation tool rather than a general maps app for everyday city driving.

Common uses

Use GPS-based navigation during hiking, boating, or off-road travel.
Work with offline maps when mobile data is weak or unavailable.
Check your current position while exploring unfamiliar areas.
Store map or navigation data on the device for later use.
Use location access for route tracking and movement-based guidance.
Keep a navigation tool on a phone for outdoor trip planning.

Best for:

Hikers Boaters Off-road drivers Outdoor travelers Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.discipleskies.android.polarisnavigation

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Disciple Skies Software

Version:
9.25

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.discipleskies.android.polarisnavigation

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