It seems that Google maps is working with WiFi again. They also changed their icon pic.
Thanks for the heads up! But the icon looks the same =/
icon
The icon changed, and you no longer get the My Location yellow window popup.
Honestly, it also seems to load locations faster.
Yes, it seems to play nicer with the 6800. There is also a little arrow that point the direction your heading!!! I like that feature!
MOBGangsta184 said:
Thanks for the heads up! But the icon looks the same =/
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do you have the latest version?
Okay a softreset changed the icon. God I love Google Maps, the interface is so much easier to navigate compared to Live Search. If only GMs supported voice to tell it what you're looking for, in due time hopefully...
MOBGangsta184 said:
Okay a softreset changed the icon. God I love Google Maps, the interface is so much easier to navigate compared to Live Search. If only GMs supported voice to tell it what you're looking for, in due time hopefully...
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That is interesting.
I find just the opposite, and after trying the use Google for a while I always get frustrated and go back to Live Search.
Each to his/her own =). Yeah I'm really happy that they added the arrow showing the direction you're traveling in, it makes things so much easier. Now if only they had a walking route option like how the website now has. (Basically it ignores 1 way streets) as I use GM for walking around when I'm in Manhattan and don't usually drive there.
Walking directions
I also would like to have the option of walking directions, much needed in NYC
I actually like more Live Search but good update from google. Any software out there that has walking directions?
Looks like it needs some work.
It still does not show my contacts that have an address, but no phone number.
When you select a contact, you have to select which phone number or email address you want to use. If you select a home phone, you STILL must select a home versus work address.
No gas prices or movie lookup. No white pages search.
It does draw the screen quick.
worwig said:
Looks like it needs some work.
It still does not show my contacts that have an address, but no phone number.
When you select a contact, you have to select which phone number or email address you want to use. If you select a home phone, you STILL must select a home versus work address.
No gas prices or movie lookup. No white pages search.
It does draw the screen quick.
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Which is why I keep BOTH GM and LS on my device because it does have quick access to theaters and gas stations and restaurants.
lol did a hard reset on my phone , so wen i reinstalled gm the icon looked diffrent i was trippin out lol
MOBGangsta184 said:
Each to his/her own =). Yeah I'm really happy that they added the arrow showing the direction you're traveling in, it makes things so much easier. Now if only they had a walking route option like how the website now has. (Basically it ignores 1 way streets) as I use GM for walking around when I'm in Manhattan and don't usually drive there.
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It does have walking directions like the site...
Just select the transit tab and request directions there. Since there is no transit info for NYC or Philadelphia (where I tested it since I live in Philly) it will revert to giving you walking directions.
Mine won't install
My Google Maps update won't install. When I click the text-messaged link, Opera 9.5 takes me to the Google maps install now page. I click Install Now, and I get this error message, titled gmm.jad:
There is no application associated with "gmm". Run the application first, then open this file from within the application.
Nonsense: I have 2.1.0.10 on my XV6800's built-in RAM.
How, exactly, would I open the Google Maps updater from within Google Maps?
Paul in Maryland said:
My Google Maps update won't install. When I click the text-messaged link, Opera 9.5 takes me to the Google maps install now page. I click Install Now, and I get this error message, titled gmm.jad:
There is no application associated with "gmm". Run the application first, then open this file from within the application.
Nonsense: I have 2.1.0.10 on my XV6800's built-in RAM.
How, exactly, would I open the Google Maps updater from within Google Maps?
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Try to update using PIE
sweet
I hadn't tried using the newest version until this weekend.
The interface is significantly changed, making things a lot easier to use. Going from text directions to satellite takes just a quick click of the screen.
The other thing I love, though should have been an obvious inclusion, is the arrow that points in the direction your moving.
They've also implemented, essentially a next step button that explains what you have to do next on your trip.
Great stuff
Help please
OK, so here's the deal...
I had the previous version of GMs installed, 2.0.1.18, and I am attemping to update to this version.
First, I tried to uninstall the older version thru Settings > Remove Programs.
Gives me the "are you sure..." message, I click Yes
Then it says, "Google Maps was not completely removed. Do you want to remove it from the list of installed programs?"
I click Yes (which prolly doesn't do anything bc it doesnt actually remove it) and soft reset.
When it comes back up, I try to install the new version:
I double click the new cab, googlemaps_compressed.cab
states "the previous version of Google Maps will be removed before the new one is installed. Select OK to continue or Cancel to quit", I click OK.
Then I get "The previous version of Google Maps cannot be removed. Do you want to continue installing Google Maps?" I click Yes.
It finishes the rest of the install, then states "installation of googlemaps_compressed.cab was unsuccessful". I soft reset.
I reopen google maps from my program launcher, I get the "accept/decline" message. I hit Accept. the version I am on is still the 2.0.1.18. But I think it is jacked up because now I cannot center on GPS. This function works fine in MS Live Search.
Sooooo is there a means to actually remove every trace of google maps on my phone, registry and all? I assume if there is a way to do this, then I would be able to get the new version installed. Essentially, how so I completely remove this (and really any app bc I have had this happen before) from my phone.
VZW xv6800 running dcd rom 3.2.5 / radio 3.42.50
Thanks for the help, this is bugging the #@#%^@! outta me.
goon55 said:
OK, so here's the deal...
Sooooo is there a means to actually remove every trace of google maps on my phone, registry and all? I assume if there is a way to do this, then I would be able to get the new version installed. Essentially, how so I completely remove this (and really any app bc I have had this happen before) from my phone.
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Hard reset will do it.
indagroove said:
Hard reset will do it.
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um, yea....
looking for an option that does not require hard reset. There has to be an application uninstall/clean up tool out there I would think. Anyone else?
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for lots of things on the website, I just got my mogul 2 days back and I am installing lots of app. One thing I really wanted was free GPS app. Now I liked msn live better then Google, specially as it was giving ding sound before turn. But I still wanted audibles. So, I downloaded nav4all. But it was pain in the xxx as it will only work some time. Even I kept google maps running in the back so it can lock but when I start nav4all app it will not lock. It only worked 2 times for 10 minutes.
So finally found following app and it worked like champ. I will give outdoor try tomorrow bit it was easy to install, good clear sound. Lots of setting and 2 different option to save bandwidth. I did not have to do anything to even lock on the satellite. It just worked. I tried some entering address and all that stuff and it worked great. I will let you all know more tomorrow after some test. Give it a shot as it is free.
http://www.amazegps.com
how did you get this to work i get an apply screen. i will look deeper into this im also using the mogul. thanks for exposing this app though
same
ive got the same screen
Did y'all follow instructions and write down the username and password they put up on the download page for Windows Mobile?
Apply Screen
Make sure to write down your user name & password, record it from the site download screen.
Pretty cool
Very cool, and it's free, but mine says it's Alpha version, and it looks like it does not have all the features it claims to have for other mobile devices. Also, for some reason, it does not show areal view (I am in Florida, USA). But I like the idead of hearing voice directions. I'll let you know later when I am on the road.
fachex said:
Very cool, and it's free, but mine says it's Alpha version, and it looks like it does not have all the features it claims to have for other mobile devices. Also, for some reason, it does not show areal view (I am in Florida, USA). But I like the idead of hearing voice directions. I'll let you know later when I am on the road.
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Hi Guys, I tried it today going to work and it worked really really good. I think UI is better then my Magellan. It shows POI's nearby and text is really clear. Route calculation was really quick. I am pretty much impressed. Now one problem is if you zoom fully and driving on the highway, it sometimes lags on refresh but if you are one level less zoom it works good. Man this is too good to be true but it works and the voice pretty loud. As this is just alpha version I think they should be able to improve it more.
This is too good to be true
I know it's alpha, but I have a few issues:
- US Maps are old - didn't have my area which is over four years old.
- Keep having to enter username/password each time I start - no way I'm going to remember that every time.
- doesn't remember settings (imperial vs. metric, etc.)
Anyone else having these issues?
Installed, ran...unimpressed
I don't really see the point for this app in the U.S. I don't know how LiveSearch and Google maps work in other countries....but this app gave zero new features...in fact, the aforementioned worked better.
In my humble opinion, US buyers, move on.
sudermatt said:
I don't really see the point for this app in the U.S. I don't know how LiveSearch and Google maps work in other countries....but this app gave zero new features...in fact, the aforementioned worked better.
In my humble opinion, US buyers, move on.
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I don't know why you say that, it is not like you are paying anything for the app. It is free, gives you voice prompt. If you are like me who has unlimited data, you don't worry about updating maps as they will be always updated and it just works.
Also it has an no satellite option which will just give you direction arrows and voice prompt in which it will download map for the whole route so, even if you are going to the place where there is no data service available you will still able to navigate as long as you are on the course and as I said it worked much better then I expected.
zmokin said:
I know it's alpha, but I have a few issues:
- US Maps are old - didn't have my area which is over four years old.
- Keep having to enter username/password each time I start - no way I'm going to remember that every time.
- doesn't remember settings (imperial vs. metric, etc.)
Anyone else having these issues?
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No, I have to enter username only once and also I don't have to enter setting again. Seems like you have some write permission issue as it just to storing some values to say, don't need to enter password and other setting. I also have my favorites saved. I use it on HTC Mogul.
Just d\l it an looks good. Demo plotted course well but no audio. Tried WM5 and WM6 and sound is greyed out on the options menu. Anyone getting turn by turn audio?
Osteo said:
Just d\l it an looks good. Demo plotted course well but no audio. Tried WM5 and WM6 and sound is greyed out on the options menu. Anyone getting turn by turn audio?
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I am getting turn by turn audio. I did not have to make any changes for that.
I tried this app about a week or so ago and it didn't work on my Mogul -- I just tried it again (downloaded the "now available" WM6 version) and it indeed works... Map coverage in my area is a bit weak, but I'm going to give the app a workout and see how it goes...
The price is right...
I tried this on my Mogul yesterday and it drove me absolutely insane! The maps for my area is seriously outdated and the navigation on the map is painfully annoying. Love the "Turn left at next intersection" voice though. Microsoft's Live Search is still my "free" GPS program of choice.
wisedesi said:
I am getting turn by turn audio. I did not have to make any changes for that.
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Thanks for the info. I only tried it in the demo mode and I'll take it on the road tomorrow to check it out. I may be one of the only ones, but I love Nav4All, also free, and doesn't need an active internet connection after the course is plotted so I figure I'll play around with this one over the weekend...
Good stuff considering it's free...but i prefer the tomtom over this any day! but then again in the free category this beats google and live only because it gives you turn by turn directions! In googlemaps u take the wrong turn, the course stays plotted but your blue dot goes awry! GoogleMaps doesn't even warn you that you've gone the wrong way!
need help
when i go to the menu map center on gps. all i keeps on saying is No Sattelites.
is there a way to turn on my gps on my Titan
does live search show gas prices like Sprint Navi does?
hoyboydre8 said:
when i go to the menu map center on gps. all i keeps on saying is No Sattelites.
is there a way to turn on my gps on my Titan
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Do you have a Radio ROM that has the GPS enabled? If you're Verizon, for example, you're going to need to flash a new ROM. There's plenty of discussion on how to do so here and on PPCGeeks.
Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks
PredatorX14 said:
Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks
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google map >> layers >> buzz
Mine's working.
Going to http://buzz.google.com redirects me to http://m.google.com/app/buzz
PredatorX14 said:
Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks
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If you lost the ability to see the mobile pages then you need to install the latest MT addition from Cyanogen. There was an issue with the first MT add on he put out and fixed it in the second one.
I recommend going back and re applying the MT add on and you should be able to see mobile pages again.
You can also D/L Google Maps 4.0 with built in Buzz support. Just go to the market, click on the downloads tab, and the update should be waiting for you!
Anyone knows why I don't have the update promted yet? Is it US only? (I'm oversea).
Also, if I go to buzz website on my N1, I can see the interface, but if I post a Buzz.. it keep spinning a small wheel in front of it, and it never completes (nor posts my Buzz)
Any ideea?
I got the same issue. Maybe it is because our gmail hasn't been updated with Buzz yet.
update google maps in the market
Anyone else find it subliminally retarded that Google puts the Nexus one behind the Iphone on its Buzz page ?
heh yeah, I noticed that myself...
However, here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/mobile/buzz/ there is an iPhone surrounded by 2 N1's.
Go figure.
I understand google though - people with androids will probably get buzz anyway in some future update (won't be surprised if it will be come a builtin app/link like google goggles) - but the real challenge is for them to get iPhone users to use it, pushing them more towards the google cloud.
xManMythLegend said:
Anyone else find it subliminally retarded that Google puts the Nexus one behind the Iphone on its Buzz page ?
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click get buzz on you phone. you will be happy too see it has a nexus one first then a iphone, followed by another N1. if that helps you a bit lol
I'm quite liking buzz. It's so easy for me to see what people in my area are saying and I can just strike up a conversation with them.
Initially I thought 'How will they get people to leave Twitter to do this' then you realise pretty much everyone is already registered (I'm following people already who have never heard of Buzz!) it's just if they choose to use it.
alithenake said:
Also, if I go to buzz website on my N1, I can see the interface, but if I post a Buzz.. it keep spinning a small wheel in front of it, and it never completes (nor posts my Buzz)
Any ideea?
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After a few tries I got to post a buzz both from the page in the browser, and from google maps.
But, now I can't delete the two posts...
Lots of spinning wheels. Seems unfinished.
But I like the idea. Hope it will work better in the coming days
bufodill said:
After a few tries I got to post a buzz both from the page in the browser, and from google maps.
But, now I can't delete the two posts...
Lots of spinning wheels. Seems unfinished.
But I like the idea. Hope it will work better in the coming days
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I had those issues too - read that it might have to do with the accepting terms thing not registered properly so I wiped my Browser cache and rebooted.
Seems to still do it but then later I'll see it was posted. Also seems to do it straight after a reboot, but then become sluggish. Still glitchy I guess
Dayz
Edit - Just updated maps and the Buzz Layer thing seems to work better than the one via mobile google. What will be useful I think once it takes off, is that you can pop over to a place and look for any buzz about traffic or weather problems that people might post from a location.
mattyboy247 said:
If you lost the ability to see the mobile pages then you need to install the latest MT addition from Cyanogen. There was an issue with the first MT add on he put out and fixed it in the second one.
I recommend going back and re applying the MT add on and you should be able to see mobile pages again.
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Thanks. Reflashing the mt addon allowed me to see mobile pages again. Buzz works fine now.
I've updated my Maps application to version 4 via Market, but I am not seeing the Buzz layer in Maps.
I wonder is it because this is being rolled out on a country by country basis?
The buzz layer is not enabled by default, you need to press the options, and then choose layers->buzz.
The easiest way to check if your gmap version is correct is to go to options->about - it should be 4.0.0 (#4046).
renboy2 said:
The buzz layer is not enabled by default, you need to press the options, and then choose layers->buzz.
The easiest way to check if your gmap version is correct is to go to options->about - it should be 4.0.0 (#4046).
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Thanks. My Maps is of the version you have listed. However when I go to Layers, I do not see the Buzz layer available for selection. Maybe, like Navigation, this Buzz layer will be turned on for other countries bit by bit?
Anyway I'll wait and see how it goes.
AndyCr15 said:
I'm quite liking buzz. It's so easy for me to see what people in my area are saying and I can just strike up a conversation with them.
Initially I thought 'How will they get people to leave Twitter to do this' then you realise pretty much everyone is already registered (I'm following people already who have never heard of Buzz!) it's just if they choose to use it.
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Funny, I actually saw your buzz last night!
just wan to know how is it work??
Has anyone installed Google Maps 4 on their HD2? Observations?
-Bob-
Well timed, just updated half an hour ago
Much the same really. Just seems to add Buzz and move a couple of options around. Nothing special
Street view is now much better, it finally allows you to pan up/down as well as left/right.
happypark said:
Street view is now much better, it finally allows you to pan up/down as well as left/right.
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Street View ???? How do you activate it? I haven't seen an option for it anywhere.
happypark said:
Street view is now much better, it finally allows you to pan up/down as well as left/right.
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This feature was already present in google maps 3.3.1.
P.s.: buzz seems interesting.
Actually I could not find anything new
You access streetview by holding anywhere .. box with address will popup .. you click that .. and then you can select streetview from details about the place.
Dr.Sid said:
Actually I could not find anything new
You access streetview by holding anywhere .. box with address will popup .. you click that .. and then you can select streetview from details about the place.
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Buzz is new, other than that I think it's the same old (unless the Wikipedia layer is also new - haven't noticed it before anyhow).
It'll be very interesting to see what Google's plans are for Buzz in the future. It's a rather cool app/idea as is.
Hmm.. The GPS accuracy seems to have improved..
Also when you tap on a particular point on a map.. it loads info about that place in a pop up..
Athar Mansoor said:
Hmm.. The GPS accuracy seems to have improved..
Also when you tap on a particular point on a map.. it loads info about that place in a pop up..
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That was in previous version .. that is nothing new.
Buzz .. I see .. well .. we'll see
hmm
I dont understand, how do u activate the street view function?
Tap and hold a point on the map and a balloon will pop-up with options. It may take a second or two to appear but a link to Streetview will appear in that list IF streetview is available in the area that you are looking at.
I haven't noticed anything new (other than Buzz) but the pinch-to-zoom feature still lacks accuracy. The point on the map I'm looking at (for instance, my location) always moves off to the top-right as I zoom in or out.
Since the zoom is not fluent, I see no point in pinch-zooming. Buttons works just as well.
Actually starting with this version I'm seeing the app use the integrated compass to indicate heading.
I tried installing that special GPS driver to get the compass to work in GMaps a few days ago and couldnt get it working so uninstalled it... but this version of GMaps just did it on its own!
matthewf01 said:
Actually starting with this version I'm seeing the app use the integrated compass to indicate heading.
I tried installing that special GPS driver to get the compass to work in GMaps a few days ago and couldnt get it working so uninstalled it... but this version of GMaps just did it on its own!
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That too is not new. Just the Buzz I'm afraid.
Hmm...I have Buzz in my gmail, but just can't get Buzz to appear in Google Maps. Updated and logged in, but where do I have to go to received or create a Buzz?
Dr.Sid said:
Since the zoom is not fluent, I see no point in pinch-zooming. Buttons works just as well.
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Is there an older version that has smooth zooming?
kenkiller said:
Hmm...I have Buzz in my gmail, but just can't get Buzz to appear in Google Maps. Updated and logged in, but where do I have to go to received or create a Buzz?
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You don't have whole Buzz .. only map related Buzz. You can turn it on in Layers. New icon will appear to add new map-Buzz. Generally you mark some point on the map, you add comment to it, and then all your followers can see that point too, if they add Buzz layer.
Is there an older version that has smooth zooming?
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No. I wish google made new version using 3D acceleration, for both smooth zooming and streetview (or even navigation as it is on Android). I hope such version is in progress. On the other hand, calling this version new major makes me think that they don't take WM platform much seriously.
Dr.Sid said:
You don't have whole Buzz .. only map related Buzz. You can turn it on in Layers. New icon will appear to add new map-Buzz. Generally you mark some point on the map, you add comment to it, and then all your followers can see that point too, if they add Buzz layer.
No. I wish google made new version using 3D acceleration, for both smooth zooming and streetview (or even navigation as it is on Android). I hope such version is in progress. On the other hand, calling this version new major makes me think that they don't take WM platform much seriously.
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Hmmm...I start Google maps, menu, layers and going through there, still don't see any Buzz layer.
I'm at version 4.0.0 (#81). Any idea?
kenkiller said:
Hmmm...I start Google maps, menu, layers and going through there, still don't see any Buzz layer.
I'm at version 4.0.0 (#81). Any idea?
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You need to activate Buzz on your gmail account first I think.
Just seen this thread over in the Desire section - looks like Navigation is working in the UK now without needing to hack maps etc!
Quick test shows it appears to be working fine, haven't been out anywhere but it's giving locations, step by step directions etc!
Anyone else confirmed?
Holy cr*p it does seem to be doesn't it?
I'm stuck in work at the moment, but the navigation option has appeared and I can get it to launch. May have to go for a drive at lunch just to test it
Can anyone confirm it is working? I would LOVE to ditch Co-pilot.
I really hope it isn't an error on Google's part, which they are shortly going to correct and take it away again!?
Yeah, the option has appeared, I cant get a GPS signal tho as im stuck inside at work too.
Awesome update
It is working on my unrooted nexus one. It warns it is BETA version but who cares as Google always beta anyway. Version 4.1.1(#4156)
I did not even realise from the last update they had enabled it. No mention of it
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
Exciting! Want to test it.
When I edge my chair closer to the window and start waving my phone towards the sky, people look at me nervously.
martinsolsen said:
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
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there should an option name "Navigate" just above the "directions". Ensure you have version 4.1.1
martinsolsen said:
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
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Might not be available where you are at the moment.
Highland3r said:
Might not be available where you are at the moment.
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Nope dont seem like it, i do not have that navigate option, so it looks like it is only the UK they have opened for. I have the newest maps update, and running stock rom on my nexus one.
martinsolsen said:
Nope dont seem like it, i do not have that navigate option, so it looks like it is only the UK they have opened for. I have the newest maps update, and running stock rom on my nexus one.
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check this - http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/04/world-just-became-smaller-driving.html
Working for me . Running CM 5.0.5.3.
I tried via Google Maps first of all and the option wasnt there, so I installed Nav Launcher from the market and that seems to generate directions.
dubnde said:
check this - http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/04/world-just-became-smaller-driving.html
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Seems like alot of countries got maps navigation, however Denmark is not one of them.
Thank you for the link.
Works for me, running stock Google Nexus One: Great!!!
(And that GM does directions for Bus/train as well as walking - bleeedin' amazing!!)
Cheers!
Lodger
PS But thanks again to Brut for his hack that made it work on the old version of Google Maps..)
can confirm its working here too.
In UK with latest Cyanogen on N1.
Been using CoPilot so far which has been ok, but id like to see how google's fair.
This is very cool and it has been released by google quicker than I thought it would have been. I haven't used it for a long journey but compared to the hacked version it seems to tell you the instructions before the junction rather than after so good work google. This is some nice proof that google is working hard to improve nexus one. One other note is my version says htc passion and nexus one and it also has my locale as eng (uk).
Awesome, that's [brut] Maps and Nav Launcher gone from my phone.
Great work, Google!
Yup, working on mine too.
The voice search is superb, just tap the voice search button on the Google search bar, then say "Navigate to" followed by the destination...
Yay. That's the tomtom in the dustbin as soon as my car mount arrives.
Navigation looks really good.. street names too, which was a surprise.
if i try and use the google maps application i get force close every time it searches for directions it works if i use nav launcher though...anyone got any ideas?
im using latest cm with nextheme and avs kernel...
thanks
edit: sorry nvm guys, this is already a known problem. hit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667618 if anyone else has the same problem
It works, IT WORKS!!!!
Cm 5.0.6
Just got the latest Bing app update and it now features turn by turn directions a la Google navigation on the Android platform. I am yet to try it but figured I woul
d atleast get the word out.
its about time!
I switched to android about 2 years ago and now I'm back to windows mobile and badly missing my Google navigation. Hopefully this is at least half the app that was, Ill be testing it over the next few days.
Do you know if there's any way to download the map files onto the phone? I don't have a data plan.
I have downloaded it and tried it and it works great... I am really impressed with this free app.
roblh82 said:
I have downloaded it and tried it and it works great... I am really impressed with this free app.
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+1+++++++++++++
just finished installing this, and playing around for a little bit. i have to say this is pretty good so far
This is a great alternative to the commercial GPS software in preparation for WP7. Works well.
I was very surprised on the options availble in this app. Turn by turn navigation read outloud and voice activated searches.
This was announced in windows mobile apps a while back....the voice search (you speak) and the turn by turn navigation where it speaks is great but I regularly had issues on a recent trip to florida with the app just exiting with no warning...possibly due to not having access to data....seems to me they could at least buffer the whole trip using data at the BEGINNING so you can continue to navigate through deadspots but failing that have your program CONTINUE from where it left off when you restart it.
If it's not crashing for you then it's a very well done app and highly recommended.
Can we use this app without the data plan and can the map be downloaded to sd card?
Thank for the info
I actually find that Bing app kind of worthless. Upon start up, it just sits at Searching for location. So I exit out of that, go into maps, or directions, go to "locate me" and it just sits there and says locating, never doesn anything else. Maybe im missing something on the settings side of things???
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I actually find that Bing app kind of worthless. Upon start up, it just sits at Searching for location. So I exit out of that, go into maps, or directions, go to "locate me" and it just sits there and says locating, never doesn anything else. Maybe im missing something on the settings side of things???
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Are you using GPS for it? Mine gets a lock about 5 seconds. Inside, it still seems to know my general location so I can at least do local searches.
I downloaded it about 5 days ago and it gives me the same crappy, incorrect directions that Google Maps does except the phone talks to me so it's definitely a keeper! Works with my bluetooth stereo headsets also.
addicus said:
I downloaded it about 5 days ago and it gives me the same crappy, incorrect directions that Google Maps does except the phone talks to me so it's definitely a keeper!
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And it absolutely refuses to reroute you the way you want to go. Do a U-turn, do a U-turn, do a U-turn. Just reroute me on this street, dammit!
jdwrrzmm said:
And it absolutely refuses to reroute you the way you want to go. Do a U-turn, do a U-turn, do a U-turn. Just reroute me on this street, dammit!
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Interesting...I had the opposite problem....mine would yell out "Rerouting" as I'm pulling into the parking lot of the destination.
They need to:
1) Give a beep when the program is exiting so you know it died.
2) Offer to resume from where you were when app is restarted
3) Cache entire trip at beginning so that area's of poor coverage would continue to work. Update this cache when rerouting.
4) Change "Prepare to turn Left/Right" to "Prepare to turn Left/right at XXX Street"
Not entirely impressed with it. For a free app, I think Waze is better, but Waze's performance depends heavily on whether there's other active Wazers in your area, and good area managers, so results may vary. Being an area manager for my local city does help a bit though
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Interesting...I had the opposite problem....mine would yell out "Rerouting" as I'm pulling into the parking lot of the destination.
They need to:
1) Give a beep when the program is exiting so you know it died.
2) Offer to resume from where you were when app is restarted
3) Cache entire trip at beginning so that area's of poor coverage would continue to work. Update this cache when rerouting.
4) Change "Prepare to turn Left/Right" to "Prepare to turn Left/right at XXX Street"
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I used it yesterday in LA. It did a great job of not only getting me where I wanted to but rerouting me immediately at the 2 detours and 1 stop I made on the way. I'm warming up to it!
I found it very slow to update my position as I drove. Finally just deleted it. Google maps works much better, faster and stays locked to my position whereas bing would update slowly making the cursor jump constantly.
I do wish Google maps would add rerouting.
BTW, I see that Google Maps supports voice turn by turn with Android phones. My guess is it will eventually be available to WM phones too.
bing worked for me im in hawaii maybe it depends where you live? not sure but its a keeper for me better than copilot and telenav i miss google maps on my g1 but this is good for now and you cant beat the price