Hey everybody,
is there any possibility to use the built-in google maps application without data connection? After disabling every data data connection and activating gps, I get an error telling me that a data connection is needed.
This doesn't sound logic, does it? I mean, I activated the GPS-module, so where is the prob?
Can anybody help me?
THX
Sebastian
The GPS will work without a data connection.....however, GoogleMaps needs a connection to download the maps of your area.....
Alternatively, you can use onboard nav solutions like TomTom7, Navigon, Igo, McGuider etc.....none of them free, though....
Is there an app that will simply use the onboard GPS to give you your position, speed, bearing, etc? Just a position would be useful. Either lat and long, or, say, OS grid ref.
Have a look to Nonigpsplot or Visualgpsce
Checking them out now. Thanks very much.
Personally I'm using BeeLineGPS, a commercial successor of VisualGPSce
That looks good too. Thanks.
http://terracrosser.com/
It's a free googlemaps offline maps !
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Hi all,
Just a note to let everyone know that the smartphone solution to configure the Windows GPS API works as is on the Herald.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293397
Enjoy!
Hi,
sorry for this definitively noob question but what can I do with your freeware ?
Does it mean that, if I have a GPS, I can use Google Maps (with satellite view) as the "live map" ? (sorry for the bad translation )
If I remember well, we can't download google map for offline view so it means that we need a data connection through GPRS to download in live the map ?
Thank you and sorry if my questions don't mean anything
bigstyle said:
Hi,
sorry for this definitively noob question but what can I do with your freeware ?
Does it mean that, if I have a GPS, I can use Google Maps (with satellite view) as the "live map" ? (sorry for the bad translation )
If I remember well, we can't download google map for offline view so it means that we need a data connection through GPRS to download in live the map ?
Thank you and sorry if my questions don't mean anything
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yesterday was the first time i use my bluetooth gps with google maps or live search, but i noticed that google maps and live search have to activate the cingular data connection before i can use it..... which means that we cant use that GPS for free?
Both Google Maps and MS Live Search ( Maps ) are "live" meaning they require a data connection ( WiFi, GPRS etc ). Problem is that on the smartphone platform the Windows GPS API that Google Maps uses for its bluetooth interface to exteranl GPS devices is missing the configuration utility in the settings. This is also the case with some PPCs like the Herald.
The utility I wrote allows you to configure the comm port for the GPS API and allow Google Maps to use an external BT GSP device for live tracking on a map.
Hope this explains the funtionality.
Read through the original thread for more details.
Indeed that's a great idea, thank you !
Here in France, it will be quite difficult to use it because we are restricted with a very little data volume for a month so...
And with wifi, even if there is a way to do that, I dont think it is possible because as far as I know we are moving with the GPS so... no AP everytime everywhere
I don't like using wifi to spot locations, maybe it is me, but it doesn't convince, I have never even tried it, I prefer to use a Bluetooth GPS, IMO it is more reliable and you don't depend on anything else. Right now I am looking to upgrade my GPS to a SiRF Star III one and saw one from Deluo for under $100, does anyone have one of these? It looks interesting..... any feedbacks on the performance will be appreciated
Hi, just a general question here, but does anyone know if and how much data is used (via 3G or GPRS) when using the GPS functionality on the P3600? Just wondered if it works like a standalone GPS system or whether it needs to utilize data in any way.
Thanks
No data usage at all if you are using GPS only. GPS apps such as TomTom don't need to download data on the move as the maps are stored on the system.
Watch out if you are using others such as the one Orange are pushing (Webraska I think?), also things like google maps and Microsoft live search as these will use 3G/GPRS and therefore cost you money.
It's easy to see when an application is starting the 3G/GPRS (data) connection though.
If you are using TomTom, make sure you are NOT using any of the 'added' features such as traffic report etc.. and you'll be fine.
hmm...
I was actually thinking about using the Traffic service from Tom Tom - it was my understanding that it would only download traffic information if you specifically asked for it by pressing a button on the screen - is this correct?
Thanks for the info guys by the way.
That's correct tjw2007.
Hey guys.
Im looking for GPS programs/softwares that are compatiable with the X1.
I heard many like TomTom, Garmin, etcetc..
Just wondering if there are any other recommened GPS softwares that do not require any internet connectivity. (for use especially in Asia countries)
Thanks!
TomTom doesn't require internet connectivity. I have TT7 on my X1 and do not use any data while navagating (I have not enabled QuickGPS which would use some data though).
I find TT7 very good and prefer it to my cars inbuilt gps.
I also use run.gps uv trainer as an exercise log - again no data connection needed.
A lot of GPS software don't use data. Garmin, Tomtom.. all you have to do is pre-load what maps you need on the card and your good to go.
I have tried all of them and IMHO the best one is IGO8.
Cheeze[iT] said:
A lot of GPS software don't use data. Garmin, Tomtom.. all you have to do is pre-load what maps you need on the card and your good to go.
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I've to buy the software, do I?
Or is there a free download for the software?
orelsi said:
I have tried all of them and IMHO the best one is IGO8.
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where can i get a download if it?
I really like the UI on TomTom and I've been using it in both my WinMo's. Currently v7.910 in my X1 with the latest European maps and it works like a charm.
QuickGPS is set to automatically download data only when I attach the X1 to a computer.
I am pretty convinced that other nav software like Navigon and iGO will work fine too. Stick to one of the most popular because you will be able to find much more resources on the web, POIs and such.
Are they free? Or do i have to pay for the softwares?
Needs said:
Are they free? Or do i have to pay for the softwares?
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Some are free, some you have to pay for.
Here's a good index of a lot of free GPS programs, you can read about them and see what fits your needs best:
http://www.maps-gps-info.com/fgpfw.html#WindowsMobile
what im about to request is quite demanding...
so.. please do not take it to heart.
Can you provide(or spoonfeed) me with one thats is totally free, with all maps downloaded so that i do not need internet connectivity when i use my GPS. Best is it comes with Asia maps.
(the list Flying H4x0r gave is too confusing.. and i couldnt figure which requires interenet, and which doesnt)
Thank you.
There are GPS Tools for free but there is no free navigation system on the market that does real offline navigation like TomTom, Navigon etc. So, forget it.
Google maps require an internet connection right?
mobile gmaps (google mgmaps) support online and offline maps. it is a java app and similar to google maps in operation. It does not do turn by turn navigation - but its better than nothing and its free.
garmin is your best bet. There are ways to get it free, but that would be highly ILLEGAL and i dont recommend it.
scote said:
mobile gmaps (google mgmaps) support online and offline maps. it is a java app and similar to google maps in operation. It does not do turn by turn navigation - but its better than nothing and its free.
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For offline maps, do i need to pre-download them?
So, the offline maps only allow me to find out where I am, is there right? :x
Thank you
I have installed TT7, iGo8 and Sygic Mcguider 7.70.
Bye.
hi, i got garmin mobilte installed on my x1...i dunno why, but it connects to satiellte, tells me my location n drops out instantly..how come?
im using mapking in malaysia..
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garmin is your best bet. There are ways to get it free, but that would be highly ILLEGAL and i dont recommend it.
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Garmin has some problems on my X1i.
The backlight doesn't stay on, the phone keeps entering stand by. That's really annoying, and it doesn't happen with Tom Tom 7.
Is it just me not configuring something?
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Garmin has some problems on my X1i.
The backlight doesn't stay on, the phone keeps entering stand by. That's really annoying, and it doesn't happen with Tom Tom 7.
Is it just me not configuring something?
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go to settings (on your garmin) -> Display -> backlight override -> tick always on
otherwise just go to your phone setting ->system -> power -> advanced -> untick the "turn of device if not used for...."
when the system goes to sleep, it cuts off the gps connection. It took me a while to figure that out. LOL
hi, i no that the x1 does not have a built in GPS.
but i have seen videos where ppl actually use it as a gps.
maybe they install sum sort of application into the phone?
can any1 please explain how does GPS work on the x1?
THanks alot, any information is greatly appreciated...
X1 has built-in GPS so you can use Tom-Tom, Garmin, iGo, ...
Just install the program (garmin, tomtom, iGo or something else for windows mobile). If you won't be able to connect with GPS satellite just do the hard reset on the phone. Than go to Quick GPS in your programs and download the latest gps positions.
ugotproblemz said:
can any1 please explain how does GPS work on the x1?
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Wow sounds like someone just got the X1 out of the box.
1. Go to Start > Settings > System > GPS Settings (or something with GPS)
There you can select what COM port the GPS chipset will use to communicate with the OS or any other software.
2. Use the "HTC GPS tool" to see if you get GPS signals outdoors. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360477
The X1 doesn't come with any GPS applications installed, but you can add a number of other programs that use the GPS facility.
For example, you can install TomTom Navigator 7, Garmin Mobile 20 or iGo8 for turn-based car satnav.
Or you can use the phone as a GPS locator for something like Geocaching (GPS based treasure hunts). GCz2 / Geocaching
Or you can use Google Maps to find out where you are and let your friends know with Latitude. Google Maps with Latitude
Or you can use the GPS facility to "geotag" photos, that is embed the location where the picture was taken inside the image data. Footprints
so is it normal that when using google map, i cant find any satellite??
if you enabled gps in googlemaps
and of cause stand outside as gps generally don't work in doors
only outside and in cars and the likes
Please, from where i can get a navigator software (Turn by Turn) with area maps like that one used for windows mobiles (Garmin, MioMap, ,...) THAT works directly with GPS and not GSM data network.
Thanks
Waleed
Try CoPilot ;] It works like a dream. Probably the most full featured, and it downloads the maps (via WiFi) FROM INSIDE the program before you depart. Saves them to SD card. Only uses GPS reciever, nothing else unless you tell it to (to check road conditions etc).
I personally use sygic mobile maps. It doesn't use anything else then gps, although you have an "online" function. This is used for weather and traffic. Doesn't work to good in holland though..
But as a navigator sygic works like a charm on my desire
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Try CoPilot ;] It works like a dream. Probably the most full featured, and it downloads the maps (via WiFi) FROM INSIDE the program before you depart. Saves them to SD card. Only uses GPS reciever, nothing else unless you tell it to (to check road conditions etc).
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You download the full map for your country when you install CoPilot, it doesn't need a data connection after/when you plan a router (unlike Google Nav) as its already stored on memory card.
use navigon of sygic