How to use google map tiles in my android app for offline use

Question

I am developing an Android app that show the user's location in Google Maps API 2. Now I want it so that the user can download a custom area or custom city map for offline use of the map. How can I implement this? I also use OSMDroid, but it is not loading the map, even online.

Answer 1

Read the terms of use:

(b) No Pre-Fetching, Caching, or Storage of Content. You must not pre-fetch, cache, or store any Content, except that you may store: (i) limited amounts of Content for the purpose of improving the performance of your Maps API Implementation if you do so temporarily (and in no event for more than 30 calendar days), securely, and in a manner that does not permit use of the Content outside of the Service; and (ii) any content identifier or key that the Maps APIs Documentation specifically permits you to store. For example, you must not use the Content to create an independent database of "places" or other local listings information.