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10/12/2018, 08:18 PM
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This is a fork of the Google Maps app created by 72ka.
Google has recently changed their API for Google Maps to require that you access it with an API key. Without the API key, you see a dark map with 'Developer mode' on it.
So I modified the original app to allow you to enter and use your own Google API key that you sign up for separately at https://console.cloud.google.com
Getting an API key is free, but using it is not free anymore like it used to be. Well, sort of.
1. Google makes you provide a credit card when you create your account, so they can charge you for use of their Maps API.
2. Most of the different API calls are a few cents each or less, but there are different rates depending on which one is called.
3. As of now (October 2018) Google provides you a $200 per month credit towards use of the Maps API. This is probably enough for most personal use.
Once you have your API key, go into the Preferences of Mojo Maps for Google, and enter it there. You'll have to re-start the app in order for the new key to take effect.
I know it's not as convenient as the old app, but it's better than nothing.
Source code is available at https://github.com/GeorgeMari/mojo-maps-for-google
To get the app, use the following custom Preware feed: http://www.georgemari.com/preware/
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