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new Google earth with Streetview

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

mkent_barbados said:
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.

big pimp said:
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.

Google Maps Navigation not working? - canada

Hey all,
For anyone with Bell vibrant version, do any of you have the problem with the "Google Maps Navigation is not yet available for your location" popping up when you open the app? Obviously this is not true since it's fully available here in Canada, not to mention the fact that it worked fine for me before. On my previous JG9 firmware it worked fine, but it seems to have sort of fudged up after the JH2 update. Now it shows that message, turn-by-turn nav is not available and only gives you the option of showing you directions.
Not that I use navigation much, but how should I go about in fixing this problem? any settings or caches I can clear to make it work again?

yes, same error, the fix is to install a new version from Android market
but it is better to use a decent GPS software like CoPilot, IGo, or anything of that quality.

Thanks for the info. I don't think I use GPS enough to buy a better app for it though, but I'll remember it as reference. I'll download the new version of stock for now.

AllGamer said:
yes, same error, the fix is to install a new version from Android market
but it is better to use a decent GPS software like CoPilot, IGo, or anything of that quality.
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Google Maps Navigation suddenly stopped working for me on Friday 20th (southern Ontario). Current version is 4.4.0. No update available yet.
It has happened right in the middle of a long weekend trip. It's good I had my old reliable Garmin with me...

I got my phone less than a week ago. Installed Google Maps 4.4 right away. It's worked perfectly since. I'm on whatever firmware the phone came with.

I'm having the same problem on two different phones.
It comes and goes. Restarting the phone usually helps as a temporary fix.
@AllGamer: Google's Navigation may not have some advanced features but I find it far superior to both my Magellan and TomTom.

created a FAQ that answer some of the questions regarding the "Navigator"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=763887
@hoomanb yes, i do like the google navigator, but it's not quite perfect yet, and as you said neither is TomTom
every one of those apps have something i like and dislike
currently using CoPilot, is almost great, but is also missing something i like from TomTom & Google Maps
if they could just combine all 3 of them together...

[Q] Navigation software

Hi
Sorry if this has been discussed, but I couldn't find anything.
I'm interested in buying an Optimus One and I would really like to know what GPS software can I install, because GoogleMaps is not an option where there's no 3G signal...
Is iGO available for Android?
I'm really new in Andoid stuff, just got rid of my good-for-nothing Nokia 5230 (Symbian really sucks, the only good thing in it was the OviMaps app).

I ude ndrive..it cost $ but the ui turn by turn a like alot.

hello 22VIN ,
on my optimus one, I have installed iGO My Way 8.4.2.13242 and Sygic Aura. both of them is working very well no need 3G, just GPS enabled. the gps receiver itself is very fast , sensitive & accurate. I recommend it.

Try Copilot or Navigon.

mr_ace_sk said:
hello 22VIN ,
on my optimus one, I have installed iGO My Way 8.4.2.13242 and Sygic Aura. both of them is working very well no need 3G, just GPS enabled. the gps receiver itself is very fast , sensitive & accurate. I recommend it.
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If iGO works this is the best solution for me, because iGO has a very complete map of Romania (this I know for sure, I don't know anything about the other software) and I am very familiar to the interface.
3G is useful for A-GPS, because you can get a position lock in a few seconds, but if you say the receiver is fast, then it's ok.
Thanks for the answers

No, just use the new google maps 5.0. Has offline caching now.

johnqevil said:
No, just use the new google maps 5.0. Has offline caching now.
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That means the maps are stored in the phone permantently?

Ndrive
The Indian phones come with Ndrive maps .. The have preloaded india maps of disk size around 140 MB

22VIN said:
That means the maps are stored in the phone permantently?
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Yeah. But still isn't as good as iGO. Which does have an Android version, just as mr_ace_sk said. I'm using v8.4.2.124036 with maps from July 2010 on my LG P500. I'm pleased with this combination.

wankhade said:
The Indian phones come with Ndrive maps .. The have preloaded india maps of disk size around 140 MB
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Can you post that .apk here ? I flashed with prime and when i download ndrive from market, it says not compatible maps which were provided by lg.
Thanks.

the best apps:
1.Ndrive >> updated and very accurate!
2.iGO my way >> very handy for point of interests and places
3. Google map v 5.0 have offline cache now!

I have tested sygic aura 2.1.2.20021 with maps 1/1/2011 ta it's very good bat it haven't Point of interest personalized i have tested also sygic mobile 8.22 with maps 2010.09 TA it's very very good and you can add point of interest

mansirawat said:
Can you post that .apk here ? I flashed with prime and when i download ndrive from market, it says not compatible maps which were provided by lg.
Thanks.
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Here you go... Sorry for the delayed reply... This one is not the orignal one.. But its good.. You can use the 240MB India premium maps with this
And here is the original.

I use OruxMaps for the very reason that it supports full offline use. You prepare a map on the PC using mobile atlas creator (aka download maps from google maps or any provider, then create a file you can use on OruxMaps).
1. OruxMaps http://www.oruxmaps.com/index_en.html
2. MobAc http://mobac.dnsalias.org/
Downloaded my city's entire map from layers 16 - 18 xD I have never accessed the internet with my phone using OruxMaps for GPS stuff, and I have never manually cached stuff using the phone

wankhade said:
Here you go... Sorry for the delayed reply... This one is not the orignal one.. But its good.. You can use the 240MB India premium maps with this
And here is the original.
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If i see warez again in this thread i will close it for good.
Please don't forget the forum rules.
Cheers

wankhade said:
The Indian phones come with Ndrive maps .. The have preloaded india maps of disk size around 140 MB
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That would be great. MEans no data connection or GPS required.
I plan to buy one in the next couple of days.
I was wondering, can I still use those maps if I switch to FLIGHT MODE? Or for initial fix A-GPS is a must.
I ask this question because many entry level phones have very poor GPS antenna, which means getting a cold fix without A-GPS can take 15-20 minutes, if not more.

Yes.. You can ...

Need india map file for ndrive
mod edit: Do not ask for warez. This is the last warning!
btw i am using google maps navigation feature it's 98% acurate

[Q] Which GPS app are u using?

As the tittle says which gps app are u using for ur hd2 running android? I've searched around but i couldn't decide which one will be ok for an hd2.
Also, google maps is 100% offline on android right? Is it any good to use?
I live in Greece so i need an app that has maps there.
thx in advance

I'm using Sygic Aura and it's just awesome. Much like TomTom for WM. You can get trial version from Market.

I am using CoPilot but not sure if it's available for Greece currently. It costs me $5 and you can download all the maps you need via WIFI (due to size) for free.
Google navi is ok but drains battery faster than CoPilot for instance.
Also, Google can work off data only if you cashed maps out already and they are stored in your phone.

thx for your replies guys
i just downloaded sygic aura from the market and the greek maps but i cant seem to find any satellites. Do i have to do something else before using the app (apart from turning the GPS on, duh ), something like QuickGPS in Winmo? How long does it take to find a satellite?

I'm using Sygic Aura with cotullas Rom no issues, i guess you might have a problem due to the gingerbread gps drop issue....

I'm using Navigon. Didn't like Sygic Aura too much...
Just my 2c...

I'm in Australia and was using CoPilot whch wasn't too bad but a bit laggy and took ages to get a satellite signal.
Swapped to a RAM build and as a matter of course thought i'd try out iGO 8.4 which seems to be much smoother, quicker to load and quicker to acquire a signal than CoPilot.
As a matter of interest I was using Navigon on my last phone (iPhone 3G) and it was the best of the lot but probably becuase it used Sensis maps (i think, or was that another GPS???). Either way, I remember Navigon being good and Sensis maps being good too.
They all seem to have free trial periods so why not give them all a go and see which works best for you? Or you can always go the APKTOR route ;-)

I use google maps and google navogation.
Used it driving from katy, tx to hollywood, fl about 20hrs drive. No issues whatsoever.
Sent from my HD2 Droid (HD) using XDA App

Which offline GPS navigation do you use?

So, Since the Nexus 7 has only WiFi, which offline navigation app do you use when out without WiFI?
I don't mind paying for app but it should come close to Google maps navigation in terms of accuracy.
And yes Google maps doesn't allow you to navigate offline, it does allow only caching of maps offline.

Sygic, it is the best so far that I have used. Worth the price.

marcos.lennis said:
Sygic, it is the best so far that I have used. Worth the price.
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Wow that is good to know! Tho very expensive. How much memory do all the different maps take? I am going to Europe this fall and will definitely have need of a GPS.
My only concern is that google navigation will eventually work offline, so why pay the extra cash? Then again. I AM going to Europe and I don't think that navigation will work in Europe anyway.

I use a Garmin.

adamhlj said:
I AM going to Europe and I don't think that navigation will work in Europe anyway.
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Why shouldn't it work in Europe. There is no reason. My Nexus 7 is working here in Germany and so will yours, or any other Navigationsytem.
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adamhlj said:
My only concern is that google navigation will eventually work offline, so why pay the extra cash? T
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How will Google navigation work offline? Maps work but navigation you always need Wifi.

I use Google Maps cached. If I forgot to cache one, I use Navfree.
Cache your route on wifi, will work offline.

captkbf said:
Why shouldn't it work in Europe. There is no reason. My Nexus 7 is working here in Germany and so will yours, or any other Navigationsytem.
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OH, nice! I was under the impression that google navigation only worked in The US and canada. What I will probably do is get the 14 day trial version of Sygic and then see if i can use the european map.
sahshah said:
How will Google navigation work offline? Maps work but navigation you always need Wifi.
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Do other GPS devices have a constant connection to the internet? I thought they just re-routed based on your known location using the computer on the device and the stored maps.

I bought Co pilot Live Premium USA yesterday, think it's on sale for 9.99. Haven't used it to navigate yet but downloaded the Midwest maps and played around with it a bit, seems like it will work pretty well. Unfortunately it's only USA maps so you'd have to buy a different version for Europe.

I got CoPilot Live Standard USA for 3.99. Not what the difference is between standard and premium, but all maps are offline. I started it up when I left to work one morning and went my normal direction to work, which was different from what the route said to go. When I didn't take a turn, it automatically adjusted the route for me. Supposed to get free map upgrades "for life".
Only problem is that it can be a rip-off if you want the extra features like 3d navigation, active traffic (12-month subscription), fuel prices (12-month subscription), personal routes (lets you do alternate routes, drag and drop routes, etc.). All of those cost at least 4.96 or more. Only one I'd really consider if personal routes to get alternate routes, but I can live without it for now. 3d navigation would be nice, but not at a cost of 14.99, that's just ridiculous since my eyes will be on the road 99.9% of the time...

I'm another big Sygic fan - and compared to the $100 or so I was paying every year to upgrade maps on a standalone it's very, very cheap. I've used it in Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico, including in places where there's no cell signal at all and it's accurate and quick. It would be great for Europe, because you can navigate "walking" routes as well as driving. Buying the "package" deals makes the most sense. Have fun! - sheureka

I also use Sygic myself. Tried Co-Pilot and it didn't have some addresses like my house in Canada. Sygic on the other hand is just amazing.

sahshah said:
So, Since the Nexus 7 has only WiFi, which offline navigation app do you use when out without WiFI?
I don't mind paying for app but it should come close to Google maps navigation in terms of accuracy.
And yes Google maps doesn't allow you to navigate offline, it does allow only caching of maps offline.
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im pretty sure it has offline navigation. i think
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUIZL_rvCIY

I use Navit and Navdroyd...works well to tell me where on Earth I am. completely offline.

Navit is clunky to use but the app and vector road maps of any land in the world are free to download. I like to walk in a foreign country until I am lost then start Navit to find where I am.

Androidftw1 said:
im pretty sure it has offline navigation. i think
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUIZL_rvCIY
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Google Maps uses GPS to show you where you are. Has nothing to do with WiFi if you cache the offline maps.
You can't do turn-by-turn, but if you are out hiking it is great for showing where you are.
Because Apple WiFi does not use GPS receivers, they like to make everyone think it does not work for Google either.