Device for running Avenza Maps

I am looking for an I Pad type device, like a Samsung Galaxy Active or equivalent that's capable of running Avenza Maps. I have the app on my phone, but I prefer a bigger screen like an 8 or 11 inch. The other issue I hope to resolve, is I have to load up the Avenza app and a map onto my screen when I have service. As long as I do nothing else with my phone, like take a picture, if I am in a no service area, I can't bring the Avenza back into my phone..
Just curious who knows what works well.

 

Why not run another map service that works better? Gaia or OnX?

 

Specifically because I already have a significant investment in Avenza Maps

 

I run a Samsung A9 9" tablet for Avenza, Gaia, and OnX. I have it mounted on an Expedition Essentials dash mount along with my phone.
I can use my phone as a mobile hotspot or when there is no service I have the maps downloaded on the tablet

 

I'm curious, does the Samsung, or any device for that matter have to be supported by a phone service provider, like Verizon, to run the Avenza Maps? Are they Plug and Play?

 

They need to be cellphone enabled (ie have cellular communication chips installed, most tablets do not have them), unlocked (not tied to a particular cell service provider) and must support signal encoding format used by your phone company (CDMA for Verizon and ACS; GSM for all others, such as the rest of the world outside of US, AT&T, T-Mobile, Mint, etc in US).

PS TDMA was another cell format used in US. It is no longer used, except for Pentagon comms (Link 16).

PPS 4G LTE made CDMA/GSM distinction less important, 5G+ made that differentiation virtually nil.

 

What about something like this? I have it and it works pretty well. If the app has carplay it would be really easy. If not it does allow screen mirroring but I haven't tried that yet. You'd also have the benefit of carplay for normal driving.

$330 Wireless/Wired Adapter for CarPlay Android Auto Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2014-2019 Entune 2.0 High Definition Audio High Screen Resolution.

https://www.amazon.com/2014-2019-De...se&keywords=CarSyncTech&qid=1754678697&sr=8-3

 

Mm KO;
Looks good, except I'm dealing with a 2021

 

It just needs to be wifi enabled and have a GPS chip inside it.

Here is the exact one I bought, I got it on sale for $100. You can buy the US version for $40 more but I don't see the reason why.
I was able to hook it up to my home wifi or mobile hotspot and download all the map apps. It has Google Maps, Avenza, Trail Forks, Gaia, Onx, and All Trails.
With my phone on mobile hotspot it will run online maps just as good as my Pixel phone. Then with no internet I can switch between Avenza and Gaia to browse my offline maps.
My phone is slightly faster in opening the apps and moving through them but just barely, it is by no means slow. For $100 it was a much better choice than getting a $1,000 Garmin.

$115 Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (SM-X110), 64GB 4GB RAM, WiFi Only, International Version (15W Wall Charger Bundle) (Gray)

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SM-X110-Factory-Unlocked-International/dp/B0CSF51KCW?th=1