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Garmin Explore™

A complete mobile trip planning solution for compatible Garmin devices

Updated:
Aug 18, 2026
Released:
Oct 11, 2018
Version:
4.15
Content rating
Everyone
Android required
9 (API 28)
Installs:
1M+
Pricing
Free
Interaction / notes
Users Interact, Shares Location
Category
app / maps_and_navigation

Detailed description

PAIR, SYNC AND SHARE
With Garmin Explore, you can pair your smartphone or tablet1 with your compatible Garmin device2 to sync and share data for off-grid adventures. Use downloadable maps for navigation anywhere.
• Garmin Explore needs SMS permission to allow you to receive and send SMS text messages from your Garmin devices. We also need call log permission to display incoming calls on your devices.
• Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
OFF-GRID NAVIGATION
When paired with your compatible Garmin device2, the Garmin Explore app lets you use your mobile device for outdoor navigation, trip planning, mapping, and more — with or without Wi-Fi® connectivity or cellular service.
SEARCH TOOL
Easily locate geographic points — such as trailheads or mountain summits — associated with your adventure.
STREAMING MAPS
For pre-trip planning, you can use the Garmin Explore app to stream maps when you’re within cellular or Wi-Fi range — saving valuable time as well as storage space on your mobile device. Download maps for offline use when venturing outside cellular range.
EASY TRIP PLANNING
Plan your next trip by downloading maps and creating courses. Specify your start and finish points, and automatically create a course you can sync with your compatible Garmin device2.
ACTIVITY LIBRARY
Under the Saved tab, review and edit your organized data, including your saved waypoints, tracks, courses, and activities. See map thumbnails to easily recognize your trips.
SAVED COLLECTIONS
The collections list allows you to quickly find all data related to any trip — making it easy to sort and locate the course or location you’re looking for.
CLOUD STORAGE
The waypoints, courses, and activities you’ve created will automatically sync to your Garmin Explore web account when you’re within cellular or Wi-Fi range, preserving your activity data with cloud storage. A Garmin account is required for storing your data in the cloud.
LIVETRACK™
With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time3 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
What You Get with Garmin Explore
• Unlimited map downloads; access topographic maps, USGS quad sheets, and more
• Aerial imagery
• Waypoints, tracking and route navigation
• High-detail GPS trip logging and location sharing
• Unlimited cloud storage of routes, waypoints, tracks, and activities
• Online trip planning


1 See compatible devices at Garmin.com/BLE
2 See a full list of compatible devices at explore.garmin.com/appcompatibility
3 When used with your compatible smartphone, the Garmin Explore® app and when used with your compatible inReach-enabled Garmin device.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

About Garmin Explore™

Developer
Website
Privacy Policy
Address
1200 E 151st St Olathe, KS 66062 United States

Permissions breakdown

Grouped as shown on Google Play. Informational only.

Identity 2 items

• find accounts on the device
• add or remove accounts

Calendar 1 items

• read calendar events plus confidential information

Contacts 2 items

• find accounts on the device
• read your contacts

Location 2 items

• approximate location (network-based)
• precise location (GPS and network-based)

SMS 1 items

• send SMS messages

Phone 3 items

• directly call phone numbers
• read call log
• read phone status and identity

Camera 1 items

• take pictures and videos

Device ID & call information 1 items

• read phone status and identity

Other 8 items

• view network connections
• create accounts and set passwords
• pair with Bluetooth devices
• access Bluetooth settings
• full network access
• run at startup
• control vibration
• prevent device from sleeping

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Garmin Explore™ feature graphic

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