I just down load live search v4 with bird's eye view and voice working perfect.
Thought to share wls.live.com
The map function is real slow on my device. How is it for everyone else?
Real slow on mine too.
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theUnwired posted yesterday about a new Google Maps with street view, and it is listed on the Google Mobile Maps site, but I can't get the thing downloaded. When I try to download on the phone (in Opera) Java opens for some reason and then hangs. Anyone have the CAB? And you can't download from your computer, have to get it directly to the phone. Thank in advance...
*edit* just thought of trying with PocketIE, will post back if it works...
Ok, it works with PocketIE, downloaded the CAB and installing now! Silly Opera...just go to m.google.com/maps and download...
yep it works pretty well, still no UK coverage of street views,but I "took a walk" around paris last night ;P
There was a direct link to it on the dev&hacking forum I think.
confirmed works great! but im disappointed to see that the iphone wins over again in functionality - streetview on ppc is limited to left and right 360 degrees whereas the new iphone app has ful spherical view with up and down aswell oh well its better than nothing
How do i get the PPC Version? I only get the jave version there..that the java version has Streetview is nothing new...but the Java version comes without GPS support.
You have to go there in PocketIE and NOT in Opera...as I said in the second post...
SamAsQ said:
confirmed works great! but im disappointed to see that the iphone wins over again in functionality - streetview on ppc is limited to left and right 360 degrees whereas the new iphone app has ful spherical view with up and down aswell oh well its better than nothing
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i agree..pity u have to click on options first.
but i like the fact u have it, and the new buttons
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You have to go there in PocketIE and NOT in Opera...as I said in the second post...
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Ok thanks...i havent read that far.
what are the benefits of this version of google maps compared to the pre-installed version already on the phone?
anybody have problems with their phone freezing up after installing the newest version of Google Maps with Street View?
I tried the new Google Maps today while driving home with the GPS turned on and the phone froze 3 times on me, requiring a soft reboot before the phone could be usable again. I ended up uninstalling the new version and resinstalling the version which came with the phone.
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what are the benefits of this version of google maps compared to the pre-installed version already on the phone?
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just before i d/l this, what are the benefits again?
Comes with Street View, and some more menu features.
You're not loosing anything, so it's worth it in my view.
Sorry guys, had a search but to no luck.
Does anyone know if Google maps can or is planning to release a maps version that rotates as can be seen on the iphone, a guy I work with shown me his new 3gs and the way the maps spin to your direction was mighty impressive. I figure with the hd2 having built in compass, then why cant we have that too.
Again apologies if this has been covered, even google searches were not bringing up a great deal.
Thanks, Rick.
Actually nobody knows. Ask on google mobile forums. Not that anyone will answer.
With the latest version of Google Maps (mine is 3.3.1) the blue circle that shows your position is now an arrow that works with the compass - but the map doesn't rotate.
Yeah I have noticed the arrow detects your direction, but the maps themselves rotating would be great. I shall have a mooch on the google forums.
Cheers.
Now, This might sound like a dumb question, but is there a way when navigating or getting direction through Bing or Google to have the map not turn around in circles? It makes it hard to follow and easy to make a left instead of a right and vice versa. I'm wondering if there's a way to keep the "my location" arrow to stand still and have the map rotate around instead.
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks
I know what you are saying (to always be north oriented). I looked through the Bing settings and couldn't find anyway to do it. Well with Bing, when a turn is coming up it goes to different screen anyway so I guess it really isn't that necessary.
Sidenote: Bing w/ voice navi has truly solidified the HD2 as my all-in-one device. Navi, internet, music player, movies, games... All I need to get through my days are my wallet and HD2.
I agree with you that Bing is a great tool, but I have to say that I find those pop-up screens kind of anoying....maybe it's just me...When I had google nav with android it worked great! It would even automatelly zoom in for an exit or turn - loved it. I just hope that google is going to make it available to WM soon.
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I agree with you that Bing is a great tool, but I have to say that I find those pop-up screens kind of anoying....maybe it's just me...When I had google nav with android it worked great! It would even automatelly zoom in for an exit or turn - loved it. I just hope that google is going to make it available to WM soon.
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I think Goole Nav will available soon with MS Bing drifting behind them, it would just be a good move.
But then again this is Google, a company who tried to self the N1 themselves and look at what happend.
I do alot of off road where there is no wifi or 3g/4g. I need a nice app where I can download sat images and maybe even layer them with terrain. I won't be able to download on the road nor the trail. I tryed to use "maps". But I couldn't seem to get the maps. I always know where in goin(area) the next day. So I can download them ahead of time... I tried a couple diff apps. But most where paved roads. Nothing with sat. Memory space is not a problem. Planing on doing a seperate SD card just for this. Any help will be great. Thank you.
You looking for something like this?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator.license&hl=en. They do have a demo version
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i played with that one before. Its nice for sure. But I can't get it to give me roads too. I want Google maps to work offline. That would be great.
You should be able to cache Google Maps offline. I believe it is a Beta labs feature for maps where you can designate an area for offline use while you are still connected to a data network.
beta labs?
I think there are several off line GPS programs, including Waze and something called ZANavi. I think there are others as well, but if you search for offline GPS, there are quite a few, including Google's June 2011 announcement of offline maps, which has not apparently come to fruition yet.
good luck.
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You should be able to cache Google Maps offline. I believe it is a Beta labs feature for maps where you can designate an area for offline use while you are still connected to a data network.
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I dont think you can pre-cache the terrain or satellite overlay though. At least it doesnt work on mine.
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I dont think you can pre-cache the terrain or satellite overlay though. At least it doesnt work on mine.
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Me too..... sucks cause I like "maps"
this is the only one i can find..
i tried it long long ago and did not work right with my tablet.. .Check Amazon app market for a trial downlaod.. it might be the solution ..if its now honeycomb/tablet supported
GOOD Luck
oops I forgot the link http://www.gaiagps.com/
you can load maps from many locations I got it from amazon asdi said above.. Just tried to load it and it comes up..but i have no maps d/loaded
tile cache for google maps
Ive been playing around with the google maps some more......even though the pre-cached maps with terrain overlays doesnt work well I did discover a way to do it.
First go to the grounds area you want cached and choose the layer that works best for you.
Next zoom to your desired scale and the view will slowly come to focus. When it does it seems to automatically cache that tile area. Problem is you will have to slowly scroll to each section of the landscape you want cached pausing until in focus. Hopefully its not too large of an area. It does seem to work and stores the info even after restart.
i have been caching tiles like you said all night.(in between my bf3 battles) It seems to keep them on there. i shut off wifi, and rebooted. still there. But for how long. I hope its there for good. i love that app.
I just compared it with my retired Z3 and I can remeber my G2 before it and they lagged ALL the time in Maps. It's almost always fixed at 60fps on the Nexus P, even during rotation of a section of 3D structures on the map. Have you guys tried it? What changed do you think?
What version has the new offline feature? I'm on 9.16.2 which doesn't seem to have it.
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What version has the new offline feature? I'm on 9.16.2 which doesn't seem to have it.
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Version 9.17.1 gives you offline navigation.
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I just compared it with my retired Z3 and I can remeber my G2 before it and they lagged ALL the time in Maps. It's almost always fixed at 60fps on the Nexus P, even during rotation of a section of 3D structures on the map. Have you guys tried it? What changed do you think?
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Lag is back again. Not as bad as it used to be but it is definitely back.
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Just wanted to give everyone here a heads up.
Offline Maps will only work when there's no reliable data connection - it will always attempt to use the online version of maps, and continuously switch to online whenever possible.
See here: Google Offline Maps
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If your Internet connection is slow or absent, you'll see a lightning bolt and Google Maps will use your offline areas to give you directions.
Note: You can get driving directions offline, but not transit, bicycling, or walking directions. In your driving directions, you won't have traffic info, alternate routes, or lane guidance. You also can't modify routes like avoiding tolls or ferries.