How should I place a 5GB mmpk onto mobile device for Navigator?

KarenFisher2

Help!  How does your organization place mmpks onto mobile devices for Navigator?  Our organization is just starting a POC for Navigator.  We have created a mmpk that is too large to download from Portal (5.5GB) and we would like to "side-load." ESRI tech support says it is not supported on iOS and determined there is a bug for Android (BUG-000173906).  However, I would venture that experienced users of Navigator have a process to move these files.  All suggestions are appreciated!

MarkBockenhauer

You can use the Apple Devices App.

To install the Apple Devices app on Windows, visit this link: Install the Apple Devices App https://support.apple.com/guide/devices-windows/install-the-apple-devices-app-mchl5ded2763/windows Once installed, connect your iOS device to the Windows computer using a USB cable. The iOS device will appear in the application.

1. Click on Files in the left panel.
2. You will see a list of apps that allow you to copy files from your computer to the app.
3. Select the Navigator App and copy your .mmpk file into the MapPackages folder.

In my experience, I couldn't confirm that the .mmpk file was successfully copied into the MapPackages folder through the Apple Devices app. However, I was able to verify the copied .mmpk file using the Files app on my iOS device. When I opened the Navigator app, I could see the map on my device and use it without any issues. The Files App on the IOS device can also be used to manage the content.

 

 

note: The Apple Devices app was a bit challenging.  I did have to connect and disconnect my device via USB a few times before the app recognized that my device was connected.  I was also not able to use the App to view the contents of the MapPackages folder.