Hi all.
Finally got my e-mail saying my Nexus One is on its way, yipeee..
Does googlemaps turn by turn software work here?, or even the android co-pilot 8?
What are you xda members using?
Thanks in advance everyone.
google maps navigation works, dont know about the others.
Really? Are you sure?
Mine just gives directions and draws the route on the map.
Yes, of course it does turn by turn.
Thanks..
melterx12 said:
google maps navigation works, dont know about the others.
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Thanks for that melterx12
Does googlemaps work like tomtom etc, i.e does it speak and say "at the next junction turn left" etc.
trinode said:
Really? Are you sure?
Mine just gives directions and draws the route on the map.
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after entering directions press "Navigate" from the list.
gadjet said:
Thanks for that melterx12
Does googlemaps work like tomtom etc, i.e does it speak and say "at the next junction turn left" etc.
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yes, and it has Text to Speech, meaning it will speak street names. It also has live traffic and such.
You should probably know you need a data plan for this, because google maps are loaded on-the-fly and are not stored on memory (except your most recent places which are cached)
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Really? Are you sure?
Mine just gives directions and draws the route on the map.
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Google Navigation only works if you're in the US. If the device detects you're anywhere else it will only bring up the standard maps app, so you need a 3rd party one (unless someone hacks it, assuming it's hackable given that it requires data off the net to work.. if google don't have navigation data for timbuktu it won't work there whatever you do..).
Awesome..
melterx12 said:
yes, and it has Text to Speech, meaning it will speak street names. It also has live traffic and such.
You should probably know you need a data plan for this, because google maps are loaded on-the-fly and are not stored on memory (except your most recent places which are cached)
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Thanks again melterx12
I was worried about having the N1 and no sat-nav software for a couple of months...
Is yours a US or International N1? and does it have pinch zoom?
im in US. no pinch zoom because multitouch is disabled in the US.
I didn't think I was imagining the lack of a full navigator in google maps (I'm UK based)
I have co-pilot for when I'm roaming outside of the US.
Works fine.
Anyone using TomTom Australia on Nexus one? If so, how feature rich is this version of TomTom?
- Is it using Sensis map?
- Does it provide overspeeding audio-warning for ALL roads, or at least 99.9% of the roads?
- Does it audio- warn you when approaching speed cameras and red light?
- Does it audio-warn you when approaching schools, or at least POI selected.
Info please..
Henchman said:
I have co-pilot for when I'm roaming outside of the US.
Works fine.
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Hi Henchman.
Which version (i.e. build number) of co-pilot 8 are you using on your nexus one?
gadjet said:
Hi Henchman.
Which version (i.e. build number) of co-pilot 8 are you using on your nexus one?
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Latest version.
Installed it when I upgraded from my G1
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Latest version.
Installed it when I upgraded from my G1
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Someone in here wrote that Copilot live8 isn't compatible with N1 yet.
That is not correct, it is.
http://www.alk.com/press/releases/pr_010810.asp as you know
kelddaug said:
Someone in here wrote that Copilot live8 isn't compatible with N1 yet.
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That was me, and I still can't activate copilot on my hero. The problem might be that I have an extra maps license (US+EU installed). I'll post updates if I get anything out of copilot support...
PS: I of course installed the newest version from the market.
I went from G1 to N1 no problem.
TonyHoyle said:
Google Navigation only works if you're in the US. If the device detects you're anywhere else it will only bring up the standard maps app, so you need a 3rd party one (unless someone hacks it, assuming it's hackable given that it requires data off the net to work.. if google don't have navigation data for timbuktu it won't work there whatever you do..).
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Actually, international GMaps turn-by-turn hack has been out for quite some time. It just tricks Google into thinking you're just getting directions drawn on the map, then translates that into navigation data. Works perfectly, except the bar at the top that shows your next turn is blank. So, Google doesn't have nav data for timbuktu, but you can get direction data for it, and that's good enough for the hack to translate to nav data. Gotta love XDA, don't you?
By the way, I don't know if the hacked Maps for international nav has been ported to the N1 yet or not, but it is relatively simple. I'll talk to someone and see if we can't get it working soon.
Any navigation software for Android which supports Sweden cities?
I am looking for a navigation software which provide Navigation in Sweden. Specially I am looking for Navigation support in the following cities:
-Gothenburg City
-Stockholm City
-Vasteras
-Jonkoping
-Uppsala
Thanks.
Related
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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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.
Hello all,
I bought Sygic for Android last night and am very pleased with how the Desire handles SatNav.
The only issue i have is the sound.
I cant get the voices to play and its completely silent. The phone makes noise, its not on silent, Sygic is enabling the sounds, but i get nothing.
Does anyone else have this problem, similarly, does anyone have the vocies working ?
Ta
go co-pilot works a treat
One step ahead. Went and bought it this afternoon. Does tts work in it using native tts?
Just installed this and all works fine, bit slow going through the menus but voices are working. Will do till tomtom get their finger out.
What's the exact version of Co-pilot that you guys have?
sh500 said:
What's the exact version of Co-pilot that you guys have?
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I got the UK version from Market - 8.0.0.606
hot-fuzz said:
I got the UK version from Market - 8.0.0.606
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Thanks.
Seems like a good cheap option until Tomtom bring out their version.
hot-fuzz said:
Hello all,
I bought Sygic for Android last night and am very pleased with how the Desire handles SatNav.
The only issue i have is the sound.
I cant get the voices to play and its completely silent. The phone makes noise, its not on silent, Sygic is enabling the sounds, but i get nothing.
Does anyone else have this problem, similarly, does anyone have the vocies working ?
Ta
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I have Sygic on mine, and the sounds is fine. I get correct turn-by-turn instructions when routing, and speed camera warnings come through as well. Not sure where your problem lies though - seems a little odd. Perhaps re-installing might help?
Ta, but ive binned it in favour of Copilot now.
Cheers
I dunno about their current product, but their new one, Aura, looks rather tasty. Anyone know when they're due to release the Android version?
FloatingFatMan said:
I dunno about their current product, but their new one, Aura, looks rather tasty. Anyone know when they're due to release the Android version?
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According to their website, it's available on App store in the near furture. No word on an Android download as yet though...
http://aura.sygic.com/oem.html
Aura is very nice I hope they also have Android version.
I guess, Co-Pilot is now the cheapest option until Auro is available !
hot-fuzz said:
Hello all,
I bought Sygic for Android last night and am very pleased with how the Desire handles SatNav.
The only issue i have is the sound.
I cant get the voices to play and its completely silent. The phone makes noise, its not on silent, Sygic is enabling the sounds, but i get nothing.
Does anyone else have this problem, similarly, does anyone have the vocies working ?
Ta
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I know you no longer have Sygic but I think I may have found the cause of the problem. I had Sygic on my HD2 so it was free to transfer it to my Desire but I also had no voices. I just tried disabling voice to text by selecting Touch Input in the Tap to compose window, restarted Sygic and now I seem to have sound again.
Did you have voice to text working when you had your problem with Sygic?
norm2002 said:
I know you no longer have Sygic but I think I may have found the cause of the problem. I had Sygic on my HD2 so it was free to transfer it to my Desire but I also had no voices. I just tried disabling voice to text by selecting Touch Input in the Tap to compose window, restarted Sygic and now I seem to have sound again.
Did you have voice to text working when you had your problem with Sygic?
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Will try that, i havent got round to testing it yet but will do it today hopefully.
nubbin said:
According to their website, it's available on App store in the near furture. No word on an Android download as yet though...
http://aura.sygic.com/oem.html
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I'm surprised TomTom haven't introduced this 3D Landmark, etc to their mobile products (or any other?). In fact the design hasn't changed in ages!
I've got both the Sygic and Co-Pilot products running on my Android. Not had a chance to properly test them out. Co-Pilot seems a bit more 'polished' appearance wise.
Had a response from Sygic today
Thank you for your e-mail. I would like to inform you that application Aura will be available also on Android device. In this moment I can't give your exact date, but it should be available during upcoming couple of weeks. Thank you for understanding!
Hope 'couple of weeks' isn't a typo. Unfortunately, in a later email they said they did not think there would be an upgrade path from Mobile Maps.
I tried to rentall Sygic to my Desire tonight but it cmae up with the error that it was already registered on another device. REALLY ??
That was the last thinkg i did with it. Copilot reigns supreme on my phone now.
Whats the price of co-pilot on the android market?
I don't want to spend a fortune on software the phone is expensive enough
Staticsoul said:
Whats the price of co-pilot on the android market?
I don't want to spend a fortune on software the phone is expensive enough
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Check it here :
http://www.alk.eu.com/buynow/copilot/default.asp?CurrencyTypeID=1
I will definitely wait for the Sygic Aura, really like its 3D maps ...
Too bad, they wont provide upgrade path from Sygic Mobile Maps ...
Right now, I will use TomTom on WM
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.
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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
I had a free app which allowed me to use pre-downloaded openstreetmap maps. When moving about, my position and direction appeared on the map, just like google maps, but without the data connection. I used it when in Amsterdam to avoid roaming charges. I've forgotton what it was. Can anybody help? I'm off to Rome soon, and it would be very handy.
There are quite a lot of OSM apps on Android, take a look here.
Thanks, I've discovered it was Navicomputer.
Desmac said:
Thanks, I've discovered it was Navicomputer.
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I was just about to post that, I used to use it too, good app
I will be looking for one for WP7
Just a quick Q on the OP's Q, Why did you put date ?
Can anyone shed some light on any existing or soon in development apps for utilizing the onboard GPS in the TF/Honeycomb?
In particular apps from companies such as Garmin, Tomtom, Navigon or even IGO where the maps are stored on the device itself using the GPS chip for nav. Coming from apple IOS I am familiar with their apps but I cannot find any seemingly stable counterparts in the marketplace.
Not looking to shell out $50 to $100 plus on something that was meant for a phone . . .
coPilot has been out for years.
google map for me, although you would need to cache your map first (do it by setting the destination first when you are connected to internet) but that's another option for you
Are there any apps to cache a preset area/zoom level of google maps? Not that I have an issue using my phone as an AP...
I'm pretty satisfied with Google Maps / Navigation. I just wish Asus would fix the mic to add voice search capabilities.
There is also aura made by sygic which is pretty good... (not sure if there is an honeycomb version though...)
Damn, can't wait to get my transformer so i can stop stalking this forum and actually play with this thing! :O
For Map-on-SDcard solution, everyone seems to be happy with coPilot(also cheapest in the market I think). Navigon is also available in the market, and Igo has an Android version but seems to be OEM distributed only.
sackofnoise said:
There is also aura made by sygic which is pretty good... (not sure if there is an honeycomb version though...)
Damn, can't wait to get my transformer so i can stop stalking this forum and actually play with this thing! :O
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aura's bottom menu buttons don't play nice with honeycomb, the status bar obscures the bottom section of the screen. Copilot works prefectly though
centex99 said:
Are there any apps to cache a preset area/zoom level of google maps? Not that I have an issue using my phone as an AP...
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Locus is very good for most gps stuff... LINK.
i'm confused by what CoPilot is saying? about awaiting a verficatoin number for unlimited use???? is there a monthly fee or something with CoPilot?
habanosrus said:
I'm pretty satisfied with Google Maps / Navigation. I just wish Asus would fix the mic to add voice search capabilities.
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What? Mine works fine.
jtn7040 said:
i'm confused by what CoPilot is saying? about awaiting a verficatoin number for unlimited use???? is there a monthly fee or something with CoPilot?
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The only number that was required when I installed was the google checkout number.
Have you put that in yet?
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i'm confused by what CoPilot is saying? about awaiting a verficatoin number for unlimited use???? is there a monthly fee or something with CoPilot?
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I just bought co-pilot today. It asked for my 15 digit Google Order number which I did NOT enter because the order number in my email had like 50 digits so I just hit next and it said "registered."
Looks kind of "blown up" on the TF ,,,,, I think they need a higher res tablet edition. Officially they don't support it either on this device or on Honeycomb.
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The only number that was required when I installed was the google checkout number.
Have you put that in yet?
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You should receive a very long number key from Copilot after purchase. They ware not real fast sending it out so it could take several days. Once you have it, you can go to the register screen and enter it. Keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you change devices or get something new.
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I just bought co-pilot today. It asked for my 15 digit Google Order number which I did NOT enter because the order number in my email had like 50 digits so I just hit next and it said "registered."
Looks kind of "blown up" on the TF ,,,,, I think they need a higher res tablet edition. Officially they don't support it either on this device or on Honeycomb.
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The google number is 15 digits long...that's the number you need.
If you got one that's ALOT longer...then you need to email them and give them that number to get it straightened out and they will send you the proper check out number.
then you input the number that they gave you and you're good to go