| Disclaimer
The methods mentioned in this tutorial are for research and learning purposes only. I am not responsible for any legal liabilities and losses caused by using or expanding this tutorial and method.
You can find old versions here: https://github.com/derekhe/msfs2020-map-enhancement/releases
README
- Download and you will get a zip file
- Extract it and you will see an exe file name: MSFS2020 Map Enhancement Installer 6.x.x
- Double click it to trigger installation, please keep the default installation path.
- You will see a "MSFS2020 Map Enhancement" icon appear on your desktop
- Before starting MSFS2020, open the mod and allow it runs in administrator mode
- Choose the map and click "Start"
- You will see the status is "Started" show and it will refresh automatically when you are in-game
- Start your MFSF2020 and enjoy.
- Close MSFS2020 and close this mod (It should automatically return to bing map for the next run)
- If you like this mod, please help me improve it by donating
- If you have a problem, please see FAQ first
- If FAQ can't solve the problem, please raise an issue
- Please also click the "Subscribe" button on this page to get latest update
There are good comparison videos:
Microsoft Flight Simulator Google MAPS ADDON | Bing Vs Google!
Google Flight Simulator? Google Map Enhancement Mod in Microsoft FS2020 (Demo, Review, and Install)
More videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=msfs2020+google+map
Preview
The whole journey from Chengdu to Xian: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1nQ4y1S7vy/
Side by side comparison: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1kq4y1r711/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WRj8yhi0tc&t=138s
Donate
I will keep this mod up to date for every MSFS update as much as I can. If you like this plugin and want to offer me a coffee, please click the "DONATE ME A COFFEE" button, or here is the link: https://paypal.me/siconghe?country.x=C2&locale.x=en_US
Thanks for your support!
About the licensing
The app is completely free and same features as before, no license is needed for previous features. All maps it currently contains are free. Free features are always kept updated.
Some advanced features (e.g. custom map provider and future features) need a pro license.
shameelx
does the choice of map impact photogrametry in any way?
Revil2000
Since the last two updates, I am not able to change the screen
GiGvandiva
7.0.2 downloads just a few ground pictures and then It stops. Version 6 was working perfectly. Any solutions? Thanks.
KodKod 1 hour(s) ago
Same for me , Each time when swithing between the different maps it re downlaod a few and stops again.
shameelx 1 hour(s) ago
same issue for me
chackenberger 29 minute(s) ago
Do you have the cache setting enabled? Have the same problem but only when the cache is enabled.
Duzil
This is a great app that does a serious black magic. I am using the latest Bing images, which I find better then Google’s. The main problem of this app is the morphing of the images in the intermediate area of the plane. It can be very distracting. Up to 5,000 feet or so it is less pronounced. I use this app mainly in the Middle East and there it makes a significant difference compared to the default imagery.
cdv0007
I am the some please can't direct using Google map user , i Set the Proxy and test ok ，but can't start , it show that MS server override is not working
Please try:
surgeon9527 8 hour(s) ago
The same to you!
derekhe 6 hour(s) ago
Please try 7.0.1, should be good now.
Laponia
Why do I not have the upportunity to NOT upgrade..?
N69BRUH
7.0.0 Installs OK
Runs OK - but every map option returns a Proxy error and will not stream tiles - therefore unusable for me.
6.2.3 still working for me
derekhe 14 hour(s) ago
Thanks. Do you setup a proxy in your system?
derekhe 6 hour(s) ago
Please try 7.0.1, should be good now.
relia
Thanks for the update.
FYI.
The Download Installer Link from inside the previous version only downloads a file called latest.yml.
derekhe 17 hour(s) ago
Thanks for reporting. I will have a look.
AEL021
I can't clean the cache manually. Obliged to delete cache.db and create another one behind.
Request failed with status code 500
Detail: The process cannot access the file 'D:\Cache maps fs2020\cache.db' because it is being used by another process.
I tried the default location or a different location on same driver and different driver. It shows up the same error. FYI, I have full permissions + running all apps under admin rights,
AEL021 24 hour(s) ago
I uninstalled v7.0.0. I reinstalled v6.2.3 and cache can be cleaned properly. So there is an issue with the new version.
FoxyRabbit_67 22 hour(s) ago
Did you have both applications running?
derekhe 17 hour(s) ago
I will look into this problem
AEL021 14 hour(s) ago
Yes. I tried cleaning with and without msfs.
i checked for 2 hours but I gave up at the end.
the message stipulating that the file is opened somewhere else. There is nothing in task manager.
i add no issue with v6.2.3. So I have to fly today with my friends. @Derekhe with v6.2.3 I could create cache.db easily when choosing a path. With v7.0.0 I had to create a text file, open it, save as cache.db and delete the old name of this text file then.
derekhe 6 hour(s) ago
Please try 7.0.1, should be good now.
derekhe 6 hour(s) ago
Will fix the cache creation issue.
derekhe 5 hour(s) ago
Fixed in 7.0.2
Hammer
Nice work. Would it be possible to have an option for the cache to be automatically deleted when shutting down the app ?
aviationlover85 1 day(s) ago
Not being funny but Cache Option is there for a reason no? why would you want it to automaticly delete it when shutting down the app?
Cache option is to save Downloaded Map tiles so you dont always have to re download it everytime you fly to the same area etc
Hammer 1 day(s) ago
Cause I have little place left in my SSD and would help as I have to delete it manually. It can be an automatic delete when the cache reaches a certain Mo/Gig for ex. If it is an option it can be useful for some and not bother others like you . Hope it answers your question.
JSkorna 20 hour(s) ago
Just set the size to something very small. Or turn off the cache option.
zaelu
New Version 7.0
Pe11e 1 day(s) ago
Hi!
Does color correction in the paid version work as intended now?
Thanks!
zaelu 20 hour(s) ago
I have the free version.
todd92371
The mod is running as usual. But, all of a sudden it doesn't load the google imagery into the sim. It's loading the Bing imagery. It worked fine up until a few days ago and just stopped loading properly. It shows the mod as running also? Thank you.
zaelu 1 day(s) ago
this is with 7.0.0 or 6.x.x?
todd92371 19 hour(s) ago
Thanks mate. I sorted it out. Re-installed.
sergeibass7
I just got apple maps, and it is outdated just like google maps. It does not show my Apartment Building which was built in 2021.
sergeibass7 2 day(s) ago
update: Apple maps Works if you turn off photogrammetry in the settings. The highway under construction is showing, and my apartment building is now represented in the flight sim but not 3D, just 2D. So yes, apple maps works, only if you turn off 3D photogrammetry in settings.
umiumi223
after updating from lastday, all of scenery's ground texture doesnt appear
djvictor86
COMO SE ACTIVA LA VERSION PRO?
shameelx
hi, sent you 30$ can you please send me the license?
derekhe 4 day(s) ago
Did you fill the forum here? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchhHIUjSoQx3HgA6nJcULwTziE7ppTaDvx9IETlPkpK81WTw/viewform
haltingpoint
What's the difference between Google Maps server 1 and server 2?
IzNoGooD666
OMG! I LOVE IT !!! Download, install, run befor MSFS be happy and donate! To leave some Dollars for the Dev its only a little bit harder 😉 But Do IT ! 😀
Criesley
Crash my game now my game not opening thanks good mod.
Criesley 11 day(s) ago
İ think google map server 1 crasing my game idk whay chose bing its solved.
golfcart22
Absolute game changer. I may be late to the party but wow - Apple map stands above them all. My sim even feels smoother now and looks stunning!!! Need more stars to give here.
aviateur 3 day(s) ago
What really Apple maps does ? They are better than arcGIS worldwide ?