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I'm developing an andoid app that use the google maps api V2. I need to show to the user a little preview of the map like there is in Google Maps App or Google Now (See the screen)

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There is any solution?

diegocom
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You can use Lite mode map:

A lite mode map is a bitmap image of a map at a specified location and zoom level. Lite mode supports all of the map types (normal, hybrid, satellite, terrain) and a subset of the functionality supplied by the full API. Lite mode is useful when you want to provide a number of maps in a stream, or a map that is too small to support meaningful interaction.

For detail, go through the doc Google Maps Android API v2 Lite Mode map

Hope this help!

Xcihnegn
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  • Absolutely, you can check this post and my answer [Google Maps Lite Mode causes jank in RecyclerView](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/28612782/google-maps-lite-mode-causes-jank-in-recyclerview/28692318#28692318) – Xcihnegn Mar 12 '15 at 16:55
  • excuse me but is not easier to use the old static map? Specially in a listview? I just started programming android.. – diegocom Mar 12 '15 at 21:18
  • Of course you can still use static map, but lite map is the replacement and improved – Xcihnegn Mar 13 '15 at 06:32
  • @diegocom yes its easy to use. but unfortunately static map api is no longer free. – Ifta Oct 25 '18 at 08:38