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Using Google Maps on Windows Phone 8

Is it possible to use Google maps in Windows Phone 8? The question may seem strange, since the Internet is a lot of posts about it. But in practice, I ran into real problems.

The only way I know to use Google maps (with MapTileLayer.TileSources) is described in this article . But you cannot replace tiles in the new map control in WP 8. Of course, we can use the old map contol, which connects the appropriate library. This is where the problems arise.

The old B8 Map control in WP8 has a memory leak and cannot be used. Perhaps more accurately, but over time there will be a huge memory consumption. I do not know how to fix this. I wrote about it here and Microsoft Connect . In the end, I don’t see a way to use Google maps in my own WP8 application. If someone successfully uses Google maps in WP8 application, please help me.

Thanks in advance.

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Even if you can use Google Maps tiles inside the control, you are not allowed to do this.

Google Maps terms of use indicate that you cannot direct access tiles or other resources from official control.

So technically it is possible, but legally you cannot. Therefore, based on the terms of use, you can use the Google Maps control (JavaScript API) or use another mobile control (which will not be compatible with WP8).

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There is an application in WP repository called gMaps that uses Google Maps. Do you think this is done using the JavaScript API?

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