Welcome to the c:geo online user guide!

c:geo is an open source, full-featured, always ready-to-go unofficial Android client for geocaching.com and offers basic support for other geocaching platforms (such as Opencaching). It does not require a web browser or exports - just install it and start right away.

c:geo is only a client application for geocaching and is not associated with any specific geocaching service provider.

• Installing and updating c:geo - How to download, install, and get updates for c:geo
• c:geo device permissions - Device permissions needed for using c:geo

• First steps with c:geo - How to authenticate with geocaching services in c:geo
• Basic c:geo usage - What is geocaching and how to find your first geocache with c:geo

• Login problems - What to do in case of login problems?

• Main screen - Access the main functions of c:geo
  • Top bar menu - Access additional functions
  • Live Map - View a live map of geocaches
  • Nearby Search - Search for caches near you
  • Stored Caches - View locally stored geocaches
  • Search - Search for geocaches and trackables
  • Go to - Navigate to arbitrary coordinates
  • Global Cache Type Filter - Filter the displayed cache types
  • Bottom section - Monitor your status information

• Settings - Configure the application

• Geocache details - View geocache details
• Logging of Geocaches - Log your geocache finds

• Trackable details - View trackable details
• Trackable handling - Search for and log trackables

• Coordinate input dialog - Enter specific coordinates
• Waypoint Calculator - Calculate waypoints
• Navigation - Navigate using the supported navigation methods and tools
• Compass - Navigate using the built-in compass

• Offline caching - Using c:geo offline
  • GPX import - Import geocaches from GPX files
  • Pocket queries - View and import Pocket Queries
  • Offline logging - Log geocaches while offline
  • Field Notes - Export field notes
  • Offline Maps - Set up offline maps

• User defined caches - Handling of user defined caches in c:geo

• Geocache types
• Geocache markers
• Waypoint types
• Map sources
• Cache Filtering
• Limitations for geocaching.com basic members
• Coordinate formats
• Attribute icons
• Other useful apps

• Offline map tutorial
• Open geocaching-related links with c:geo
• Hidden functions in c:geo
• Sharing geocaches through NFC
• Using Send2cgeo.
• Synchronizing spoiler pictures from external sources to c:geo
• Waypoints created for coordinates in personal notes
• Using quick access and widgets as shortcuts for some c:geo functions
• Migrating c:geo to another device
• Use routed navigation c:geo

• Contacts plugin - c:geo contacts plugin

If you encounter a problem or error, please check our FAQ for possible solutions.

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