Using offline MBTiles with Locus Map
The popular Locus Map app for Android phones & tablets is able to load MBTiles tilesets for offline use. It can also load the MBTiles files from the SD card which is a useful feature when storage space is at a premium.
This is a quick step-by-step guide to loading MBTiles tilesets onto your Android device, as it may not be the most intuitive process for newer Locus Map users...
Open the top left menu:
Open the Map manager:
Add a new offline map:
Choose External maps:
Use the add button:
If your MBTiles file isn’t located on the devices internal storage, use the top right menu item:
Select Local drives:
The SD card may not have an obvious name:
Locate your MBTiles files and select it:
Select the External map that has now been added:
Enjoy the map: