# AMap Global

> Maps,Traffic & China Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autonavi.minimap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autonavi.minimap)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.autonavi.minimap`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 高德地图
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 12,794,328
- **Rating:** 2.68 / 5 (32,549 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.23.0.2008
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2010-09-07
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 209 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autonavi.minimap)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://cache.amap.com/h5/h5/publish/238/index.html](http://cache.amap.com/h5/h5/publish/238/index.html)

## Description

**AMap Global** helps international travelers prepare for and navigate China with live maps, traffic updates, transit and taxi routes, hotel directions, and local travel guidance.

Get arrival and customs tips, internet access advice, bilingual help cards, nearby food and attraction rankings, emergency contacts, and local culture information—all designed to make your China trip smoother from preparation to arrival.

## Rankings

- #11,332 — Overall
- #23 — map
- #24 — navigation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `Manifest.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FIND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.RESTART_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SUBSCRIBE_TO_KEYGUARD_LOCKED_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.ZTE_HEARTYSERVICE_MANAGEMENT`
- `cn.cyberidentity.certification.AUTH`
- `com.amap.ams.permission.ACCESS_AMS_SERVICE`
- `com.amap.android.plugin.googleid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.amap.sdk.protected_provider.ACCESS_DATA`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.permission.RECEIVE_BEIDOU_SMS`
- `com.android.permission.RECEIVE_TIANTONG_SMS`
- `com.android.permission.SEND_BEIDOU_SMS`
- `com.android.permission.SEND_TIANTONG_SMS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.asus.msa.SupplementaryDID.ACCESS`
- `com.autonavi.minimap.permission.ACCESS_DATA_SERVICE`
- `com.autonavi.minimap.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE`
- `com.autonavi.minimap.permission.PREFERENCES_COOKIE_SYNC`
- `com.autonavi.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION`
- `com.coloros.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.heytap.mcs.permission.RECIEVE_MCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.hihonor.auto.permission.BIND_CAR_SERVICE`
- `com.hihonor.auto.permission.READ_CAR_STATE`
- `com.hihonor.brain.permission.KIT_SERVICE_ACCESS`
- `com.hihonor.onetouchshare.permission.BIND_ONETOUCHSHARE_SERVICE`
- `com.hihonor.permission.SATELLITE_BUSINESS`
- `com.hihonor.push.permission.READ_PUSH_NOTIFICATION_INFO`
- `com.hihonor.security.permission.ACCESS_THREAT_DETECTION`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.huawei.authentication.HW_ACCESS_AUTH_SERVICE`
- `com.huawei.hicar.HICAR_PERMISSION`
- `com.huawei.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.lbs.permission.ACCESS_BIND_LBSSERVICE`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.meizu.flyme.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oplus.flashback.permission.FLASH_VIEWS_SERVICE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.ucar.permission.UCAR_SERVICE`
- `com.vivo.assistant.StepProvider`
- `com.vivo.assistant.permission.CPMAP`
- `com.vivo.assistant.permission.access.provider`
- `com.vivo.assistant.permission.sport.broadcast`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `com.vivo.permission.location.GARAGE_RESULT_ACCESS`
- `com.xiaomi.security.permission.ACCESS_XSOF`
- `com.zui.uhealth.permission.READ_PROVIDER`
- `intelligent.permission.SHARE_INTENT`
- `miui.permission.READ_STEPS`
- `vivo.intent.action.CAR_CONNECT_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

AMap Global stands out for lane-level guidance with 3D views and precise navigation, especially in China, with strong UI/UX and good map visuals. It performs well on complex roads in HK and Malaysia. However, users report slow rerouting, limited functionality outside China, and missing Android Auto/CarPlay support. Privacy concerns over clipboard access and occasional account/saved-location problems are also noted. Overall, it’s a China-focused navigator with impressive visuals, but cross-region reliability and privacy/account issues warrant consideration.

### Pros

- Lane-level navigation with 3D view providing clear lane guidance (notably helpful in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and China).
- High-precision navigation and reliable guidance on complex highways and tunnels, especially in China.
- Good UI/UX design and clear map visuals that are easy to use while driving.
- Effective performance for driving in regions where other maps struggle, making it a preferred option in China.

### Cons

- Slow rerouting and laggy performance; it can take a while to recognize route changes and recalculate paths.
- Functionality is heavily China-centric with limited usefulness outside China (e.g., Singapore/Indonesia limitations).
- Lack of Android Auto / CarPlay support.
- Privacy concerns due to clipboard data access.
- Account and saved-location issues (inability to delete account and occasional loss of saved locations).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autonavi.minimap)