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Google Maps Update 3.4.0 Force Closes - False Alarm! Fixed

So I updated my Google Maps to version 3.4.0. Now everytime I try to open Maps, it force closes instantly.
Has anyone else updated and have this problem / not have this problem?

rolling back to the included version - advise everyone to avoid updating for now unless you are a daring stunt master

berardi said:
rolling back to the included version - advise everyone to avoid updating for now unless you are a daring stunt master
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Trudging to my doom as I speak...

Just installed 3.4 and it works for me.
I'm running msmissions 2.1.0 build with dzo's 2/04/10 nbh file.

jnadke said:
Trudging to my doom as I speak...
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ha ha let me know how it goes :-D
skipbarker said:
Just installed 3.4 and it works for me.
I'm running msmissions 2.1.0 build with dzo's 2/04/10 nbh file.
I'm not sure if this is related but GPS Status tool goes to a black screen when I launch it now.
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Interesting... I am reinstalling my build and trying again then.

jnadke said:
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Works fine for me, though I'm getting some odd functionality in Myn's build that I'm using.

Updated as well from Myn's latest build on NAND and got a F/C as well. Earlier version worked fine on the same ROM, so it's certainly the upgrade.

jnadke said:
Works fine for me, though I'm getting some odd functionality in Myn's build that I'm using.
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Carrick1973 said:
Updated as well from Myn's latest build on NAND and got a F/C as well. Earlier version worked fine on the same ROM, so it's certainly the upgrade.
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Two different results from Myn's ROM and I'm using Plemen's ROM so I really don't think it's build specific.
Also of note: I read a review just before I updated of someone saying "Does not work, package certificate not signed". I'm going to assume it was a branded Android device, our numbers aren't that huge yet (I would guess)..........soo it would seem that hopefully it's not due to our custom Android config.
My sadistic OCD drive to update forced me to do it despite my better judgement of the review I noticed. OOPS just realized all of our builds don't include Google Maps because of issues with Nav. No maps until Google fixes it now ... ruh roh!

Try turning off GPS in your phone settings.
The first time I updated, I started it and got a phone reboot.
Then I turned GPS off, loaded up Maps, and it loaded fine. Turned GPS on, tried GPS Test, worked fine.
Then I loaded up Maps w/ GPS, worked fine, got a position. So then I figured maybe it's something with GPS initialization. I rebooted my phone and tried again. Maps loaded, but now GPS won't initialize in either GPS Test or Maps. Maps does load.
I think either:
1. Either the new Maps doesn't like something with the way our GPS initializes (seems unlikely as other builds work)
2. Myn has something messed up in his build.
2 is far more likely. Something seems to be hosed in Myn's build. Right now when I boot up my phone, GPS turns on with no applications running.....
GPS works, it just never turns off.

Here's the changelog for 3.4.0..
Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com - access your favorite places from your phone or computer
Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history - makes it easy to search for places you've searched for before
Night mode in Google Maps Navigation - automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone's Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
Something that confuses me is at every website they describe Google Maps as updating the phone with multitouch... I hope this doesn't cause issues for those of us still with resistive screens (Vogue)

berardi said:
Here's the changelog for 3.4.0..
Something that confuses me is at every website they describe Google Maps as updating the phone with multitouch... I hope this doesn't cause issues for those of us still with resistive screens (Vogue)
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I'm sure they put a check somewhere to indicate if the phone supports multi-touch. Not all do.

jnadke said:
I think either:
1. Either the new Maps doesn't like something with the way our GPS initializes (seems unlikely as other builds work)
2. Myn has something messed up in his build.
2 is far more likely. Something seems to be hosed in Myn's build. Right now when I boot up my phone, GPS turns on with no applications running.....
GPS works, it just never turns off.
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I am at work and can't confirm but I believe this is not build specific.
According to berardi's post, He is running Plenum's build and is also having the same issue .
Anyone got a logcat of the force close?
Code:
adb logcat

myn said:
I am at work and can't confirm but I believe this is not build specific.
According to berardi's post, He is running Plenum's build and is also having the same issue .
Anyone got a logcat of the force close?
Code:
adb logcat
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Running Plemen's 253.
Just updated for the sake of testing.
Works fine...so far.

jnadke said:
I'm sure they put a check somewhere to indicate if the phone supports multi-touch. Not all do.
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i would also think that because the tattoo is 1.6(supports navigation) and has a resistive QVGA screen.

Hrm.
I am having issues with the Market today.
I tried two separate test accounts in between system wipes and I can't download a thing.
Anyone else having similar issues?
Edit: Apparently I am not alone:
Link 1, Link 2

myn said:
Hrm.
I am having issues with the Market today.
I tried two separate test accounts in between system wipes and I can't download a thing.
Anyone else having similar issues?
Edit: Apparently I am not alone:
Link 1, Link 2
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Yes..... says starting download and then it never starts! Ahhhh whack a mole for devs lol

With the Market now back I downloaded the new Google maps on both the SQSH and NoMoRootFS version of Warm Donut and both worked flawlessly.
No force closes, no loss of GPS signal.
For reference these were both fresh systems with no Google maps loaded previously. [email protected] Warm Donut rls 2.
Perhaps (I am guessing) the market outage had something todo with this? Perhaps there are google web services hosted on the Market servers that the Maps application interacts with?
Try your maps again. If it does fail, uninstall and redownload.

myn said:
With the Market now back I downloaded the new Google maps on both the SQSH and NoMoRootFS version of Warm Donut and both worked flawlessly.
No force closes, no loss of GPS signal.
For reference these were both fresh systems with no Google maps loaded previously. [email protected] Warm Donut rls 2.
Perhaps (I am guessing) the market outage had something todo with this? Perhaps there are google web services hosted on the Market servers that the Maps application interacts with?
Try your maps again. If it does fail, uninstall and redownload.
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Market back up for me too... redownloaded, even tried jnadke's method of turning off gps, opening up, but still nothing just a force close. I guess I will try reinstalling again tomorrow. Not sure what else to try but I need my maps!

I was able to update Maps, no problem!
You won't believe this, but it worked for me. I am running Myn's Warm Donut, the original release. I am booting from Haret, on ext2 partitions. (Fat32, ext2, ext2) I read all the posts, and decided to update Google Maps anyway. I figured if it didn't work, I was going to upgrade to Myn's Donut release 2. And, it works on the original release. Also, I was able to download The Weather Channel from the Market just before I did the update. I am running at 320 x 480, lcd=160. I wonder if the problem might have anything to do with the new NoMoRootfs builds? I did have my gps turned on when I downloaded the update. After installing, I clicked on "My Location," and it zoomed right in to my actual location, accurate to 4 meters. Sometime this weekend, I'm planning on sorting through my microSDs, backing them up and formatting a couple of them. Then I'll load Myn's release 2 on one and one of the other builds on a different card. I might even get brave enough to unlock my Touch and do a NAND install. (I wish I could do that from LINUX or totally from my SD card...) I'll let you know what happens with the Market.

Ok this is really weird, I installed Myn's build, ran Google Maps and it worked fine, then I played with another build. Google Maps didn't work. I then reinstalled Myn's build and once again it doesn't work...

AOSP Dialer w/ DC or Fresh??

Is it possible to use the AOSP dialer (not the HTC stock one) with DC or Froyo. Right now, every time I make a call using Google Voice or something, the HTC call screen comes up. I don't want to completely scrap Sense because I like some things like the alarm app. Is there a solution?
Yes I posted this in Q&A, but there seems to be more Q than A there.

help please

I would like this too.

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I posted a reply on the thread started in dev and moved to QA, and I'll paste it here also. Hopefully we can either combine findings or someone will know the answer:
I'm hoping to do the same thing. I like the AOSP dialer and contacts much better.
I have been able to get the AOSP calendar, calculator, clock, browser, etc. to install on DC from bugless beast, so far with no problems.
However when I install some of the phone stuff I just get FCs for everything.
I installed the following apks from bugless beast on DC:
contacts
contactsProvider
Phone
Telephony
FutureDial
And got FCs. I haven't had a chance to try any further. Anybody else have ideas?

halp plz anyone

Can anyone do it?!

I can just install this and it will replace the sense dialer and call screen?

Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION]
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I didn't mean it could be done. I meant it in the Billy Madison sense.

Does anyone have a serious answer to my query?

BearCavalry said:
Does anyone have a serious answer to my query?
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That seems a bit harsh, considering my post with some valid information to get closer to an answer. I think if a few of us work on different ways of doing this, we will probably figure it out.

I appreciate your response, but it wasn't an answer to my question so much as a question in itself. Does anyone know how to install the AOSP Dialer?

I pulled apart the apk and I am in way over my head. Not sure what I'm doing.

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i would like to see the aosp dialer too. i dont like the sense dialer at all.

BearCavalry said:
I appreciate your response, but it wasn't an answer to my question so much as a question in itself. Does anyone know how to install the AOSP Dialer?
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I did answer how to install the AOSP dialer, it just didn't work. I'm hoping more people than me can actively try to get this to work (I work 50 hours a week and have a kid so I don't have a lot of time on my hands). I'll try to stop arguing and explain how people can work on this
The needed files are contacts, contactsprovider, and phone. However there is apparently something else needed to make them work properly. It could be adding another apk, or removing another apk, or even editing some other file (config file, framework file, etc.)
So I'm trying a post in the development section. Hopefully they don't kill it. I have included careful instructions on how to install this stuff, and my progress so far with the dialer. If other people keep trying, hopefully we can figure it out. I can say that just installing that contacts.apk will probably not work, since contactsprovider.apk is almost certainly needed.
Please check out that post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7154366#post7154366
mrono said:
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION]
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This error is because the nand partition isn't mounted yet. Issue "adb remount" before.

It will clearly work with a rooted EVO Rom. See the thread below for an example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711639

warmachine69 said:
It will clearly work with a rooted EVO Rom. See the thread below for an example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711639
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Yes, it certainly CAN work. I wish some of the people that have made it work in those ROMs would follow up with us and let us know.
Most interesting thing so far: in that thread I posted in the dev section, someone said it worked with pre 1.47 OTA ROMs. I'm hoping to try a few things soon to see when it does or doesn't work.

Fresh 0.53 is a Pre 1.47 Rom. I've been trying with that for almost a month. I even tried porting over the files you listed in your other thread. All I get is force closes.

Beta Test RegawMOD Programs [TEST ZIP #2 UP]

All testing has been moved HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784898

Very Nice.
just signed up - but I'm hesitant to put my email up there. PM'ed it to you, if thats ok.

Yeah, i changed the sign up sheet a little

After your great write-up on rooting 2.2 I have no problems testing your programs however when I click on the sign here link it asks me to sign in with my gmail account and I am weary about using my credentials through a link thats asks for that first. Can I pm you my email for testing? Thanks.

I pmed you, love to help out

hmmm, everyone should be able to see and edit the list.... no matter if they are signed in or not...

I was able to edit spreadsheet without being logged in.
As for the program, it works good for me. I haven't accounted any bugs.
except suggestion: make it so it only has to check environment once, it takes a little bit to run the check everytime.

rockage said:
I was able to edit spreadsheet without being logged in.
As for the program, it works good for me. I haven't accounted any bugs.
except suggestion: make it so it only has to check environment once, it takes a little bit to run the check everytime.
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Yeah, I thought about that, but I also thought about, what if they copy it to another computer, or they uninstall something, the flag would still be there saying the environment is clear, even when it's not. I will definitely take this into consideration.

regaw_leinad said:
hmmm, everyone should be able to see and edit the list.... no matter if they are signed in or not...
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It could be that I am accessing the link through my evo. I work nights so I wont be able to grab any links until I get home but I am definitely up for testing.

Oh, forgot, also please fill in your windows version on the spreadsheet. This info is very valuable for me and future programs

lovethyEVO said:
It could be that I am accessing the link through my evo. I work nights so I wont be able to grab any links until I get home but I am definitely up for testing.
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Oh, that could be it. I sent you the email though w/ your test program.

regaw_leinad said:
Oh, that could be it. I sent you the email though w/ your test program.
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I got the link and I will give it a once over when I get home and then mess with it throughout the week. Thanks.

Working great, haven't encountered any bugs

DirtyShroomz said:
Working great, haven't encountered any bugs
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awesome! you got the most updated version of the program, i just updated it...
No worries everyone else, all I updated was the server info for downloading the apks. everything still works the exact same

regaw_leinad said:
awesome! you got the most updated version of the program, i just updated it...
No worries everyone else, all I updated was the server info for downloading the apks. everything still works the exact same
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did have a question though, since it's creating a system/app folder, essentially this would override the one on your phone erasing pretty much everything, correct? I wanted to test the "push to phone"

DirtyShroomz said:
did have a question though, since it's creating a system/app folder, essentially this would override the one on your phone erasing pretty much everything, correct? I wanted to test the "push to phone"
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no it does not format the /system or /data
it just updates it with whatever you add

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no it does not format the /system or /data
it just updates it with whatever you add
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got it
10chars

Signed up!!

Damn the time zones. I'm always asleep when you west coast fokers release new cool stuff

Just tested the program and everything looks good.
It's a good alternative to re-installing htc and sprint apps when the user has deleted them and didn't back them up.
Haven't tested the push to phone option yet and will have to make a most recent nand before I do.

Google Earth: 2.1 ROMS (Syndicate/Epic Experience/Baked Snack, etc)

Hi,
I'm at the end of my patience here. I've had all 3 of these roms installed, and they all work great, except that google earth NEVER shows up in the market. I found a google_earth.apk, and Installed it from ES File Manager, and it works except when I try to clear the cache, or change any of the layers. And on the first attempt it crashes but 2nd or more, it will work if no settings are changed. I've already tried to fix permissions in clockwork but to no avail. Any suggestions?

From what I've read by searching Google, I think Google actually removed this from the market for some reason.
EDIT: Either that or they've changed it to 2.2 and above only. Haven't used 2.2 yet so I'm not sure if its there or not.

well then I guess I should be happy with what works??? lol! But if anyone wants the file, here it is. See what you can do with it.

schizopunk said:
From what I've read by searching Google, I think Google actually removed this from the market for some reason.
EDIT: Either that or they've changed it to 2.2 and above only. Haven't used 2.2 yet so I'm not sure if its there or not.
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I'm on the 2.2 Beta and its in the market for me. so if you really can't locate it in the market then i would assume you are right in that its only for froyo now. in which case you can probably install an earlier version of google earth and run it without any problems. i'lll see if i can find one in one of my old backups somewhere if you would like.

I would really appreciate that!

petrafan007 said:
I would really appreciate that!
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I doubt that would work, since you have to connect to google servers to run the program and they force you to use the most current version.
Worst case scenario you will get it when the official 2.2 is out, won't be long.

randomly now it works without any problems. strange.

Probably put it 2.2 only for the size. I still have ir installed on 2.1 and it works fine, I can pull the apk later and pay it If anyone wants it.
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Recent Gps issues

In the past few months I can not get GPS to work on any build but one.
Could you all please enlighten me as to what i am doing wrong?
thank you!
Method:
edit /system/etc/gps.conf
from europe.xxxx to us.xxx
save
reboot
double check it saved.
GPS works in:
[Everyday Builds][latest linux_on_wince_htc][PPP] CM6.1+
and
copenhagen's nightly
GPS does not work:
MDJ
clean
MDJ FroYo HD
GIPAQ MIU
Jaws-MIUI-1112
JIGNERSMIUI

I'm in the same boat.
I've tried about 6 different flavors of android and yet to get the gps to find me.
I haven't done any special edits yet, still searching for the cause though

I though it migt have something to do with WM or hardware malfunction, but i guess its not, ill try one of those builds soon and see if it works for me.

I have no problems with having used nearly half of the listed builds. Here's my gps.conf, if you want to look at it. I renamed it a txt file

Bimboy said:
I have no problems with having used nearly half of the listed builds. Here's my gps.conf, if you want to look at it. I renamed it a txt file
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wow dude....thanks!!!!
i edited my gps.conf to the us pool, but just the first line, yours it seems like you edited the whole thing. gps used to take about on minute, now seconds.
you rock!!

Bimboy said:
I have no problems with having used nearly half of the listed builds. Here's my gps.conf, if you want to look at it. I renamed it a txt file
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Thanks that made my GPS fix much faster.
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