Like most GPS systems out there, I would love to be able to turn the map automatically so it faces the same direction I am driving, not just always north. Possible?
Nobody? Please...
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Im not sure if its limitation of google maps on android or samsungs. It has all the hardware for it, so should be possible...
It does doesn't it? You changed the view mode? Press the icon in the bottom left of your screen....
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the build in google map is just like your web browser google map, it is static
if you want a navigation style / step by step
you will need to get CoPilot8 software for android
Install the google maps navigation beta if its not already in your phone. I thought it was on the galaxy by default. That will give u the sat nav view.
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Bynar010 said:
Install the google maps navigation beta if its not already in your phone. I thought it was on the galaxy by default. That will give u the sat nav view.
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Eh... Not interested in that, only what I originally asked: Auomatic map orientation in driving directiuon
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Eh... Not interested in that, only what I originally asked: Auomatic map orientation in driving directiuon
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Well if you are using it for driving purposes why not use the navigation addon? Otherwise you've had it I think.
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Well he could be walking; for which this feature would be extremely useful!
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Well he could be walking; for which this feature would be extremely useful!
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Well in that case I think the simple google maps app with the arrow showing which way you're going would be fine.
But yea, if you're driving you might have to invest in a real gps solution like AllGamer suggested.
when i'm walking, i use the regular google map, it is sooooooooooo much faster than a full fledge GPS software suit to load and link up with Satellites.
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Anyone know of a good GPS Application for a car with turn by turn navigation?
Google turn by turn maps navigation
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Or if you want an offline sat nav you could use pilot less then £30 and its pretty good
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paperclip69 said:
Or if you want an offline sat nav you could use pilot less then £30 and its pretty good
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Can you link me to this app, I cant find anything called this on the market.
the ginger god said:
Can you link me to this app, I cant find anything called this on the market.
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check copilot live?
copilot live8 or Navigon are both good offline programs...
The best is Ndrive!
Hi, I use Google Maps and Sygic. The best for Android
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The best is Ndrive!
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Have to disagree
Co-pilot is far better, have used both
Co-pilot maps are more up to date as N-drive uses the same maps as tom tom.
I used to use my tomtom when i travel to spain but now i use co-pilot because of the newer maps.
i also would agree with co pilot live, as it cost me about £23 on winmo, and then i just used the key when i get android, and it still works! Value for money there! Unlike tomtom on winmo, i really did prefer copilot.
Since having it on android i even subscribed to the premiu, features, but there isnt any need you get all the speed cameras for free anyway! just make sure you switch them on..
If i dont have the car, and i am walking around london city i will used google maps with the navigation option for walking.
depends what the specifics are havent used N-drive and i dont have a need to now.
Check Navdroyd, it uses Open Street Map as the map source. Works really well.
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Has anyone else been having the problem the stock GPS on the Evo. Every time I begin to use it it continues to act like I am a frist time user. Any suggestions on what is going on with it and how to fix up? Thanks for the time.
Sorry, and I also mean since the new upgrade has come out
I never had a problem with my GPS, stock or not. Why are you using Sprints GPS? Google Maps Navigation is great and free.
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+1. I doubt you'll have issues if you just use Google maps. I always prefer the route maps takes too, as well as it being easier to interface with.
But to your question, most people probably don't even have nav installed anymore to even know.
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Hi,
does anybody know how turn on 3D mode on a Google Maps app (if its possible ofcourse)?
I've been checking settings but did not see any option option which would allow me to turn 3D mode on.
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does anybody know how turn on 3D mode on a Google Maps app (if its possible ofcourse)?
I've been checking settings but did not see any option option which would allow me to turn 3D mode on.
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Nothing to turn on, it's automatic.
The problem is it only works in specific locations and when you're zoomed close enough.
To test it, go to 5th avenue, New York, USA. zoom close and then you'll see the 3D buildings. use 2 fingers to slide from top to bottom to change perspective.
BTW, for real 3D, use Google Earth.
Closest thing I can get is by swiping two fingers down which allows you to swivel maps and view in faux3d
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I have the same problem. I do not see the 3D buildings. Google has screwed the last update.
Works perfectly on my TF with latest maps. Nothing screwed up.
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Works perfectly on my TF with latest maps. Nothing screwed up.
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Maybe it's a bug because the previous version worked without problems.
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Maybe it's a bug because the previous version worked without problems.
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No clue, just know that I have the latest version and it works. Zoomed into NYC this morning and had 3D buildings, 2 finger swiped down and everything worked as it always has for me.
hello all google maps do hav a 3d grid but to acess it u hav to goto a major city like new york in order for u to see it or philadelphia
Where can I find the developer's email address?
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Where can I find the developer's email address?
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Uh, for Google maps? It's Google. They have forums for their products if you want to give some feedback or ask questions. Sorry, I'm a bit to lazy to Google it for you heh.
They have various parts of LA county in 3D. You need to tilt the map and zoom in for it to show.
Nobody has mentioned the obvious yet, that you have to select 3d mode from the layers menu It is not enabled by default.
I have no option for 3d mode. it always worked without selecting anything. I just needed to be in a city with 3d maps.
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Doesn't work for me either, tried new York. Not that it makes any difference to me as I don't live in an American city
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Doesn't work for me either, tried new York. Not that it makes any difference to me as I don't live in an American city
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Did you zoom in close in a city?
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Same here. No option and NY doesnt work either?
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Did you zoom in close in a city?
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Yeh in the middle of NY. Did the whole two finger swipey down thing as well but just put it at an angle, no cool 3d maps like on the xoom ad. No 3D option is layers either. As I said it doesn't affect me but just confirming that I have the issue also.
I'm in search of a completely offline GPS application, which wouldn't require a wifi or data network to work.
The idea here is to roam with GPS of course, which would be super expensive with data.
So, in your opinion what is the best offline GPS for Nexus s?
iGO ftw, but depends for what areas you need it for
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Google maps is now off line. You can pick a 10 mile radius to load maps on your SD card and have it off line. I wish they did more than 10 miles so I don't have to patch it around.
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Sygic Aura, CoPilot.
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Google maps is now off line. You can pick a 10 mile radius to load maps on your SD card and have it off line. I wish they did more than 10 miles so I don't have to patch it around.
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But does it actually allow you to do navigation while offline? Or just download the maps to view?
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But does it actually allow you to do navigation while offline? Or just download the maps to view?
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That was the whole idea. Google wanted you to be able to navigate in the desert without internet connection. All you need for it to function is your GPS on and previously downloaded map. Update your Google maps. It's all spelled out in there.
Wow thats very cool. Can't wait to try it
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Igo maps requires storage onto sd card. My nexus s doesnt have an sd card slot. How to proceed?
Sygic Auro seems to be running fine. It just won't find me to exact location, im one block away from my location.
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Igo maps requires storage onto sd card. My nexus s doesnt have an sd card slot. How to proceed?
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While it doesn't have a SD card slot, it does use a partition on its internal hard disk as a 16GB sd card (or perhaps a bit less but it's approx 16GB). You should be able to fit it on there.
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So, in your opinion what is the best offline GPS for Nexus s?
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I haven't used Navigon on an Android phone, but my wife has it on her iPhone and it's pretty good. See http://www.navigon.com/portal/int/produkte/navigationssoftware/mobile_navigator_android.html
Google maps navigation is the best.
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I use to use Ndrive
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Copilot is ok, but i actually prefer google nav
have you guys actually been able to use google navigation offline? I've tried it multiple times but no dice...
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The route is calculated online on Google Nav and that could be a big problem.
When I miss a street you need to wait the new route to be transfered, which would be ok if the 3G network was stable.
I recommend iGo.
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have you guys actually been able to use google navigation offline? I've tried it multiple times but no dice...
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I'm using it offline quite a bit since it came out. Just to save on data.
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That was the whole idea. Google wanted you to be able to navigate in the desert without internet connection. All you need for it to function is your GPS on and previously downloaded map. Update your Google maps. It's all spelled out in there.
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i'v already tried this and even trying it right now as we speak, its just for map cache, you need to have an internet connection to get the directions initially, and you better hope you don't miss a turn when you are offline, because you ain't gonna get a reroute from google maps while offline, people are confused about this feature, its map cache, that is all, its useless. So google maps is not the way to go for offline nav, just go with copilot or something simular. All you need to do is search the various markets,appstores out there for Android and read reviews of each app you come across. good luck.
CoPilot USA works great for me. Recommended by Android Guys.... guys?
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im trying co-pilot myself for canada. Works good. locks on. pretty accurate.
My choice is Sygic GPS Navigation without any doubts!
The best interface I ever seen... accurate, simple, clear, immediate and complete at the mean time. It's free to try for 7 days, I strongly suggest to take a look by yourself.
How well does the offline Google Maps Navigation work? I just find it as an interesting feature and was wondering how well does it work for some of you?
I don't believe there is offline navigation, just offline maps only.
The map only is offline... but navigation still need an internet connection or gps... so what do u mean with offline navigation?
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Search, someone did it using offline maps in a city. The GPS still works without wifi
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I've noticed maps doesn't work without WiFi, but if you start navigation before you leave your connection it will still guide you and update routes in realtime.
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I've noticed maps doesn't work without WiFi, but if you start navigation before you leave your connection it will still guide you and update routes in realtime.
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For Maps to work offline, you have to mark an area to be available for offline usage (it caches it). Simply click make available offline in the overflow menu (well it's there on my Galaxy Nexus it might be somewhere on the Nexus 7).
navFree has good navigation. Download the maps for offline use and all that is needed is GPS.
Google Maps can be used offline if you select and save an area.\
Google Maps Navigation can't be used offline even if you do the above.
Other third party navigation apps can be used offline.
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Google Maps can be used offline if you select and save an area.\
Google Maps Navigation can't be used offline even if you do the above.
Other third party navigation apps can be used offline.
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Like I said Google navigation will work offline if you start it while your still connected to WiFi @home or current location.
Once its loaded it will do turn by turn and update as you go using GPS. I've played with it over the weekend and it kept updating and telling me to do a uturn when I changed course, then finally figured out where I was going and updated accordingly.
It may help that I have the SF bay area saved in maps
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Like I said Google navigation will work offline if you start it while your still connected to WiFi @home or current location.
Once its loaded it will do turn by turn and update as you go using GPS. I've played with it over the weekend and it kept updating and telling me to do a uturn when I changed course, then finally figured out where I was going and updated accordingly.
It may help that I have the SF bay area saved in maps
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guess that could be true on newer versions. One time i was driving to orlando and lost service and navigation paused and said it would resume when i got a data connection back. this was well over a year ago though on my nexus one.
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guess that could be true on newer versions. One time i was driving to orlando and lost service and navigation paused and said it would resume when i got a data connection back. this was well over a year ago though on my nexus one.
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Yep, testing this on my nexus 7 I didn't imply that it would pertain to any other android device.
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Yep, testing this on my nexus 7 I didn't imply that it would pertain to any other android device.
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very good to know that it's smart enough to do that now. going to come in handy since i always lose data with t-mobile driving up to orlando.
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very good to know that it's smart enough to do that now. going to come in handy since i always lose data with t-mobile driving up to orlando.
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I tested it a bit too. It took it a bit to figure out I made a wrong turn. Eventually it started telling me where to turn again, but it wouldn't say the street names. It would just say things like "turn right in 800 feet."
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Like I said Google navigation will work offline if you start it while your still connected to WiFi @home or current location.
Once its loaded it will do turn by turn and update as you go using GPS. I've played with it over the weekend and it kept updating and telling me to do a uturn when I changed course, then finally figured out where I was going and updated accordingly.
It may help that I have the SF bay area saved in maps
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guess that could be true on newer versions. One time i was driving to orlando and lost service and navigation paused and said it would resume when i got a data connection back. this was well over a year ago though on my nexus one.
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I have been doing this with my old OG DROID for a while, start navigation with it connected to my home wifi and have it work all the way ro my destination with no signal at all
Only reason why i wish I had a data plan...directions! Guess i gotta try out a better offline app
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