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Lost Laowai 2.0.0

45.2 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 3.9 - 43 reviews


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Lost Laowai, developed and published by Jason Stine, has released its latest version, 2.0.0, on 2020-06-01. This app falls under the Maps & Navigation category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.9, based on 43 reviews.

Lost Laowai APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.lostlaowai

Updated: 5 years ago

Developer Name: Jason Stine

Category: Maps & Navigation

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Lost Laowai on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.9
Total 43 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2020-09-06
This app used to work great. Now I'm just stuck on a white screen after trying to launch it on my Huawei P10. What a shame.

3 ★, on 2019-08-07
This is a great idea and much needed tool for both expats living in China and tourists who are visiting. That said, I did experience problems with the map loading slowly or not at all (even with my VPN turned off like instructed). I'm aware its only one guy running and maintaining the app so I wish him luck, but for now just in turns of sheer reliability muddling through Amap or Baidu would still be my 1st option. I'll keep the app installed because I'm in a few more updates it will be great.

1 ★, on 2019-05-15
This updated version is junk. Takes forever to load, when it finally loads setting the home position is a problem I could not solve. Trying to search using the preset locations was a failure with information failing to load. Back to the drawing board fellows. No stars. I see I had to give one star to post what a shame. PS my phone is a week old Huawei Honor 10. UPDATE : As per your information I reinstalled the app it loads more quickly without a VPN running but I still have problems searching.

5 ★, on 2019-02-18
To be honest, i was expecting the worst, but it's actually AMAZING! I can see mtself using this APP every day. I wondered why it was needed when I could just turn on my VPN and use google maps... nope it's just way better, and faster, somehow. Thanks for making my life easier!

5 ★, on 2019-07-28
You MUST have this app installed if you go to China. Even if you know chinese and can manage with baidu maps or something similar, this one makes your life way easier. A great improvement would be to add the waiting time for the buses, as other apps do, but overall this is great.

5 ★, on 2019-11-29
Best (only?) English language navigation app in mainland China. Always adding new features and improving it. The developer is aware of the white screen bug and is working to resolve the issue

Previous Versions

Lost Laowai 2.0.0
2020-06-01 / 45.2 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Need a reliable up-to-date map app for China that shows everything in English/Pinyin/Chinese and can get you anywhere you need to go? Want to ride buses in China but can't read Chinese? Lost Laowai may be just for you!

Get directions for taking buses, trains, subways, and walking - travel around China with confidence!

Lost Laowai brings China's most popular map app used among Chinese people - known as AMap/AutoNavi/高德地图 - to people who have difficulties reading Chinese!

* Search in English, pinyin, or Chinese as well as view all place names in these 3 forms.

* Get bilingual public transportation and walking directions to any place in China.

* Discover restaurants, entertainment venues, business destinations, and other places useful for foreigners in China.

* Search for English/pinyin-only addresses.

* Favorite locations and set Home/Work locations for getting directions quickly to places you go to often.

* View China’s most up-to-date map and satellite imagery.

For more information, visit our website: http://lostlaowai.wixsite.com/home

We are now seeking investment and collaboration opportunities to expand the app’s reach in China as well as apply the concept to other languages and countries.

Find your way in China – Download Lost Laowai today! Available for iOS and Android.

New features

Major fixes: the compass, storing the user's saved locations, as well as updates the code to satisfy Google Play's policies. Also adds a splash screen.

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to request installing packages.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.