how to make maps work offline in google maps api for android?
<p>I am totally new to this api and I was wondering if there is a way that I can use the maps offline. I don't mind the size of the application be large so if there are anyways involved caching or something else size related, it is not a problem</p>

<p>Any suggestions?</p>

<p>ps: if it is not possible in google's api,is there a way to do this with another api form another source which provides a mapping service?</p>