phones/apps/gps/maps

Hi Folks, I've been trawling online for hours without success. Maybe someone can help? I'm looking for a phone charger for my Samsung s22 Ultra, but the european plug version. Ideally with dual power outlets. Why a Euro plug? It just saves carrying adapters for my Oz charger. Why 2 outputs...

I bought a Vodafone prepaid card for four weeks. I bought it in Spain on Sept. 7. I am now in Portugal and thought I would add another 4 weeks now since I’m in a city with a Vodafone store and I need to extend till October 15. It doesn’t really matter when I buy the additional 4 weeks since I...

Hey lads arrived in Spain today from Ireland. Absolutely no phone service! No network can't fix it. Really need phone as im travelling alone. Considering buying Spanish sim card if that would work? Is it easy enough to do? Can i keep my existing number while using it? How much do they cost...

Hi all. I'm aware that Andy, the force behind the app, passed away a few months ago. I never had the chance to meet him or his famed beard, but I did communicate with him with some suggested tweaks to the app along my last Caminos in May. He was incredibly responsive, and seemed truly happy to...

(1) The opening screen has a bunch of overlapping text blocking out other text, as shown. (2) I downloaded and unpacked the Portuguese Route map but can't find it. (3) When I press "The Central" button on the main screen, it pulls up "The Coastal" instead. (4) I can't find customer support to...

I am using wikiloc to follow tracks and at the same time record my walk. A few days ago something popped up on my phone asking if I wanted to share live. Another feature I didn’t know about. Some of my family would like to be able see where I actually am when I’m walking but I need to figure it...

Hi all, anyone has or knows where to find gpx track from Muxia direction Fisterra? maybe not necessary as i read it's well waymarked both directions, thanks, Marc and Christel

Hi! I'm checking out my options for cell phone service. Since I can use What's App for calls & texts back to the US I think all I need is cellular data. I was looking at Holafly just for data. I am not sure how it works so I thought there may be others on the forum who have traveled on the...

We'll be walking soon and we are going to use both Polarsteps and FindPenguins. We have used Polarsteps in the past with its tracker on. It uses very little battery, and it's nice to be able to see where we've walked. In addition, family members following us can see where we are between start...

I went down the rabbit hole of the post about ancient churches in different camino routes, and thought it would be great to be able to add notes on my planned route so that I don't miss anything as I'm walking. Do any of the apps (Komoot, Gaia, etc) have this feature? Or will I have to keep...

I am hoping that one of the phone experts on the forum will be able to answer my question. I have a prepaid Vodafone card, and it came with 100 GB of data for the next four weeks. I have unlimited data at home so I am not sure, but I think this is a lot. In any event, I would like to check on my...

I just received a battery pack for charging my iphone and the packing said forbidden for transport aboard passenger aircraft?! is this true? I can't believe this so many must travel with chargers?

I haven’t used Wikiloc for a year, except for one recent test ride on my bike, but I hope to be using it soon on a camino. I am imagining myself in Spain, with no wifi and no data and having downloaded maps of Spain for offline use. In the past, I have sent anxious messages for help to my...

Feeling kind of techno challenged asking, but, can someone please explain the difference between a sim card and an e-sim? Thank you.

Of the three most popular: Orange, Movistar, and Vodafone, which SIM card works best for walking the Del Mar given the seemingly remote looking areas on the route?

Not to hijack the thread but I will be looking to by a sim card in Madrid also. Is it available at the airport or do I need to find a store? Will be spending that night at Blue Socks Hostel.

Anyone have a recommendation for a good app to use while walking the Via Podiensis? I’m starting in Le Puy and walking for 2 weeks. Would love to find an app with a good map and lodging/food options highlighted. Thanks!

Hello all, in a few days we'll start from Irun and are sooo excited. Can you recommand which sim card to buy? Is there a difference in cell reception/service quality between the companies? And is it possible to buy the Sim card at Barcelona airport? Thank you:)

Does anyone have any experience with this or any other E SIM card for use in Spain? Looking for one that will have internet, phone calls in Spain & text. Thanks.

Hello, I'm new here and planning a Camino Frances in 2020. I'm curious as to what the differences are between Polar Steps and Find Penguins apps? Does anyone know? Has anyone used both? thanks!