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Google maps

I was wondering is anyone have used or i using google maps mobile. I have it installed on my PDA but i was wondering, do you need a GPS device for it to work or it uses your wireless connection to connect to Googles GPS server.
Thanks.

I can't get it to install, it comes with google maps may no work on your phone, id you would still like to tru, download google maps for a high end phone or a mainstream phone (us/canada) on try to download and lauch either it comes up with failed to install the midlet

Have you ever tryed this WONDERFULL software? --> http://www.mapforpda.com/

http://map4pda.com/download.1.5.htm
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cotc2001 said:
http://map4pda.com/download.1.5.htm
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This works: http://map4pda.com/download.1.4.htm
But maybe will be released soon the new version.
I don't know.
I have an old version.

Google Maps

Hey everyone,
I have a problem running google maps, it installs fine but everytime i want to run it an error pops up saying that it isn't signed or that a component might be missing. The strange thing is that it was working before when i got the device and installed it and after a hard reset it doesn't anymore. It kinds of bugs me because i use it quite often!
if anyone is able to help me please don't hesitate!
Thanks!
Math

with your mobile, go to http://mobile.htc.com/uk/01_applications.html and download it from there. then it will work again. before doing this, uninstall the installed version.

Thanks, it worked!
Got my google Maps back up and running.
Cheers
Math

u r welcome, nice to hear it worked!

check if u got the latest version, which would be 2.3.0.9
this supports street view
can get it on http://m.google.com/maps

DaM79 said:
check if u got the latest version, which would be 2.3.0.9
this supports street view
can get it on http://m.google.com/maps
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I just did the update and now the Maps search Touchflo 2D menu option does nothing. Maps itself is fine. Any ideas how to get the search option to launch Maps again?

Tried soft reset already?

DaM79 said:
Tried soft reset already?
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First thing I tried

interpleb said:
now the Maps search Touchflo 2D menu option does nothing.
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Try installing Google maps to the internal storage, should work then.
However, does anyone know if there's a way to make location tab work even with google maps installed on the card?

NdrU said:
Try installing Google maps to the internal storage, should work then.
However, does anyone know if there's a way to make location tab work even with google maps installed on the card?
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Doh! Thanks for that, it works from main memory. It would be nice to have the option to run from card though.

DaM79 said:
with your mobile, go to http://mobile.htc.com/uk/01_applications.html and download it from there. then it will work again. before doing this, uninstall the installed version.
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Hi there. The unit I got in Malaysia doesn't come with google maps. The icon on the touchflo is missing. Where would I start if I want this application? Thanks.

tropical cactus said:
Hi there. The unit I got in Malaysia doesn't come with google maps. The icon on the touchflo is missing. Where would I start if I want this application? Thanks.
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True. Sophisticated Google maps capabilities do not work in some locations, Malaysia included. You may need to use M2DC to enable the "Location" tab in TF. See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427392

azahidi said:
True. Sophisticated Google maps capabilities do not work in some locations, Malaysia included. You may need to use M2DC to enable the "Location" tab in TF. See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427392
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Thanks for the info. Won't waste anymore time searching!

How to use GPS

I apologize for being new to this, but how do you use the GPS? All I see is an app that just downloads the position setting?
Would the GPS app work around the world (map wise).?

GPS is used in applications like Google Maps or navigation software like TomTom or Navigon.
For example, start Google Maps and set "Activate GPS" inside the application. Then, your exact postition will be shown on the google map.
Be carefull: gps does not work inside of buildings.

So I need to install google maps on the HD?

stzd8 said:
So I need to install google maps on the HD?
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yes
it may sound simple...but it really is simple

stzd8 said:
So I need to install google maps on the HD?
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On my HD, google maps was a pre-installed default application.. i did not have to install it..

Cache Google Maps?

Ok, so I am one of those people that don't have a data plan with their G1.
I was just wondering if it is possible for me to download and cache Google Maps on my microSD card. Since the GPS on my device still works, I could use it and the cached maps to get my location/address/etc.
Anyone know if this is possible?

No, it is not.

you can cache maps with Big Planet

i cant find it in the market

nahanee20 said:
i cant find it in the market
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http://www.google.com/search?q=ANDR...-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

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http://www.google.com/search?q=ANDR...-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
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i dont see a place to download it

http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Educational/Maps/Big-Planet-TW-81029.shtml

so if i cache the maps i can only use the app big planet to view them right? is there any way to get the google maps app working with the cached maps so i can use the navigation?

Probably not.
BTW, also downloadable here: http://code.google.com/p/android-map/downloads/list

yea, cant get it work

Advice: Offline Navigation software?

Hi, all
I've been searching these days for an offline GPS navigation software for Wave 3 and found only an outdated NDrive with very old maps.
Is there any decent one?
Thanks
Genci

genci said:
Hi, all
I've been searching these days for an offline GPS navigation software for Wave 3 and found only an outdated NDrive with very old maps.
Is there any decent one?
Thanks
Genci
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Use be-on-road Navigation, its free and it has offline maps!!!

iuli2011 said:
Use be-on-road Navigation, its free and it has offline maps!!!
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thanks! I'll try...

I've been using Be on road for few weeks now. It's pretty good

Is there any free maps (openstreetmaps) of the Middle East?

Vangarm said:
I've been using Be on road for few weeks now. It's pretty good
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Can i get a link to download it?

it's on the samsung app store, it's free

paraponzi said:
it's on the samsung app store, it's free
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It's seems a good one.
Thanks!

OK...so i installed be on road but i get this error ...something like "be on road has no acces to GPS location service. Check your Location Settings". And i have no maps

Cooetzee said:
OK...so i installed be on road but i get this error ...something like "be on road has no acces to GPS location service. Check your Location Settings". And i have no maps
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C'mon man.....
Go to Menu -> Settings -> Location (or GPS, i dont know how its called in english) -> scroll down and you'll find "Be On Road". Enable it, then relaunch the application.
Simple as f***k