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Can I get the source code for Android's Google Maps app? [closed]

I read somewhere that all default android applications where opensource.

If this is true, I am trying to find the Google Maps code. Can anyone tell me how I might find it?

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sisko Avatar asked Sep 10 '11 18:09

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2 Answers

Nope

You might want to use Maps API in your application.

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Reno Avatar answered Oct 09 '22 13:10

Reno


Although Android itself is open-source Googles propritary apps are closed source for obvious security and intellectual property reasons.

These proprietary apps include the following:

  • Maps
  • Navigation
  • YouTube
  • GMail

If you want to utilize these apps in their provided state you can trigger them using intents.

Each application will require parameters in the intent uri or extra parameters, however examples of these are easy to find.

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Moog Avatar answered Oct 09 '22 14:10

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