phones/apps/gps/maps

I’m currently on the Norte and reviewing info on Gronze. Have not had luck finding a legend for the symbols on Gronze. Several posts on the forum and elsewhere indicate ‘hovering’ over the symbol when working on a computer. However, that doesn’t work on my phone. Thanks in advance for...

I have found that I have years of camino photos stored in google photos. I think these must have been taken when I was still using a camera. I have tried repeatedly to post a photo or two from these caminos to the forum and have been frustrated at every turn. The online instructions tell me...

I am walking from Calzadilla to Mansilla next week. When I walk in the UK I have the Memory Map installed on my iPhone with full Ordnance Survey mapping. I put the phone in flight mode so it doesn't drain the battery. I was wondering whether there is a similar app for the Camino so I can track...

I downloaded the AlertCops app onto my phone last year. Will it still work automatically this year or do I need to do something to update it? Thanks.

Hello, We are planning on doing the Porto coastal route in the next week or two. We are flying from the west coast in the US. I've read many threads on phone service. There was one really great, comprehensive post. However, we haven't found the answer to our question. Now, we'll call Verizon...

Greetings! I am planning to walk the Camino Frances next month and am thinking of doing it with only a flip phone and the Brierly book. I think that walking without a newsfeed, social media, WhatsApp messages, etc., would make the pilgrimage more powerful for me, but I realize that the Camino...

My husband and I will be starting the Camino Frances at SJPDP. We are wondering if we can get by with Spain only service from Orange. Is there coverage in SJPDP if you have the Spain only service or should we buy the Europe plan so we will be sure to have coverage for the short time we will be...

I would like to hang my phone (and possibly my GPS locator) from the shoulder straps of my backpack. Does anyone have first hand experience with a model that: 1) can be purchased online, possibly not just on Amazon.es because they don't ship here. 2) can be quickly removed/attached 3) is...

Need to take my IPhone. Looking for a power pack - Portable lightweight Charger abt 10000 . Any recommendations?

Hello walkers, Do you know of any app that "follows" a route by its name? For example: instead of telling it "walk me from A to B" or to manually set the whole route, allow me to "follow the GR130" (in my specific case) but then however allow me to record the route and edit it slightly? It...

I am staying at the Xunta municipal albergue in Nejeira on the Camino Finisterre To get internet Wifi you have to connect to a registration WiFi network and fill out a form with your phone number. The service says it will text a code to use on the actual WiFi network that has internet service...

Hi - I cannot find the answer to my question anywhere so .. does anyone know what it costs in Spain to phone a roaming UK mobile from a Spanish sim mobile? With a UK mobile in the EU we get free roaming, which means that all calls and texts come off the UK plan allowance, no extra charge, and...

Hi Everyone, I’ve been looking at the forum for ages and never posted anything!! (I’m a bit shy!!) I’m starting my on my 3rd Camino adventure on 9th August from Pamplona. I’m an Aussie and am interested in which phone sim people are using, I intend getting one in Madrid Airport. Any suggestions???

Some of you may be aware of this but it was new to me. While sorting out a problem one of my brothers had with his mobile phone I came upon this feature - it may come in handy in some circumstances - I was thinking of the poor lad who has disappeared in Spain, last heard of with a low phone...

hi folks what sim card can i get to have the same number in australia and spain. My phone is Android unlocked and has 2 sim card capacity. My home sim is flagged differently but OPTUS based. Always find it very awkward with bookings flights etc asking what your number will be while you are in...

I have been trying to figure out how to make a walking map similar to those of Wise Pilgrim (little dots along the way)! The only apps I have found draw straight lines from point to point. Is it possible to make a similar map in advance or only by walking? Any help is appreciated.

I have often wondered just how many apps other pilgrims have loaded on their phones for assisting them while walking any camino in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy etc . I do think that having an app with gps is good insurance / (on the more less travelled routes especially). Apart from the gps...

I have an iPhone 14 and got an eSIM one month contract with Orange when I arrived in Spain a month ago. Right away there were problems. It did most basic things, but I couldn’t use most WiFi calling and had problems with WhatsApp functionality. I went into a couple of Orange stores but quickly...

I am looking for an easy app or source for sharing writing and photos / videos for family and friends to see live while I am on the Camino. Easy to use post content using my I phone. Ideas?

Hi fellow Canadian pilgrims. Has anyone used the Roam Beyond plan from Freedom Mobile whilst on the Camino? I am curious about how well it works in Spain. It seems like a good option vs getting a local SIM. thanks in advance Stewart