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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.

Missin latitude on JF 1.43 RC9 UK?

than you have the same probem I had.
I applied the radioupdate and after a reboot starting maps: latitude works.
Just a chance or is this really the small bug we all searched?
I did nothing else, no update, no new JF, no mods just applying radioupdate, reboot start maps.
Anybody can confirm this?

dunno if it didn't worked but i've rc9 + newest radio and Latitude works fine in Germany.

I am searching for someone whose latitdude isn't working .
Like you can see I am from germany too, and I havn't had this radioupdate but know some people in here have problems with missing lat on RC9

Mine wasn't working, then I installed the Latitude Launcher from the Market and now it does.
Oh, the fun of setting my location to strange places and getting messages from my friends asking what's going on!

Mine wasn't working either but I followed this thread and installed latitude launcher, now it works
Then later I did the radio update. but latitude was gone so I went back using nandroid - now it's all good

I thought those instructions were too long (I'm lazy).
So I was quite happy when I spotted the Latitude Launcher on the Market, no messing around, just restart or kill Maps with a task manager, press the icon, and now you have Latitude.

bassbox said:
dunno if it didn't worked but i've rc9 + newest radio and Latitude works fine in Germany.
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Same Here...

GPS Application for Australia

Does anyone know what i should get in terms of a GPS application for my Desire with a compatible map of Australia?
I'm looking at copilot, but the site hosting it seems to be down 24/7 :\ so i dont know what to do!

I've got the NZ/Aus Copilot over here in Auckland, works fine. No need for the website, get it from the Market.

Try AndNav2 or any OpenStreetMap based application.

Sygic works fine for me in Australia.

pwy said:
Sygic works fine for me in Australia.
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You running it on Android 2.1? ...and is it Mobile Maps 10? It wont let me open it on my Desire

Why not keep it 'in house' xda stye and try this -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
It sweet for me. I just got my desire 2 days ago and used to use tomtom on my diamond before. The interface is a bit rougher than TT, but its got street view and is the work of one of our own..
EDIT: After reading a few comment's it seems that Google Maps GPS runs down the battery and has a horrible lag, So I installed Sygic Mobile Maps 10 and yes, it works. I haven't tested it out on the road yet.

lasterato said:
You running it on Android 2.1? ...and is it Mobile Maps 10? It wont let me open it on my Desire
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Yes, Sygic Mobile Maps 10, latest version. Runs fine and works as expected on stock Desire but is a bit odd to use as it has it's own way to navigate around the screen. (You have to use forward/back buttons on the screen, hard back button does nothing,...).

GPS for Aussies
Mate,
Go for CoPilot. Works well for me on Desire. Got Aus Map and RSA too (world cup). Directions are spot on. No need for a constant connection while travelling. Although I noticed that GPS fixes WAY faster with wifi/3G is on. There are some websites that have a hacked free version from google results, but I personally chose to buy it.
Good app!!

qubit76 said:
Why not keep it 'in house' xda stye and try this -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
It sweet for me. I just got my desire 2 days ago and used to use tomtom on my diamond before. The interface is a bit rougher than TT, but its got street view and is the work of one of our own..
EDIT: After reading a few comment's it seems that Google Maps GPS runs down the battery and has a horrible lag, So I installed Sygic Mobile Maps 10 and yes, it works. I haven't tested it out on the road yet.
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I've decided to go with Sygic. It works wonderfully - except for the fact it thinks my home address is 5.2km in the wrong direction.... smeh, hopefully that's the only address it stuffs up with hahaha. I wish TT would get their act together. I'm too used to its functionality and UI.

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...

ZZERO lagggg on Maps! Finally...

I just compared it with my retired Z3 and I can remeber my G2 before it and they lagged ALL the time in Maps. It's almost always fixed at 60fps on the Nexus P, even during rotation of a section of 3D structures on the map. Have you guys tried it? What changed do you think?

What version has the new offline feature? I'm on 9.16.2 which doesn't seem to have it.

tcat007 said:
What version has the new offline feature? I'm on 9.16.2 which doesn't seem to have it.
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Version 9.17.1 gives you offline navigation.

subhani said:
I just compared it with my retired Z3 and I can remeber my G2 before it and they lagged ALL the time in Maps. It's almost always fixed at 60fps on the Nexus P, even during rotation of a section of 3D structures on the map. Have you guys tried it? What changed do you think?
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Lag is back again. Not as bad as it used to be but it is definitely back.
Sent from my Gold Nexus 6P

Just wanted to give everyone here a heads up.
Offline Maps will only work when there's no reliable data connection - it will always attempt to use the online version of maps, and continuously switch to online whenever possible.
See here: Google Offline Maps
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If your Internet connection is slow or absent, you'll see a lightning bolt and Google Maps will use your offline areas to give you directions.
Note: You can get driving directions offline, but not transit, bicycling, or walking directions. In your driving directions, you won't have traffic info, alternate routes, or lane guidance. You also can't modify routes like avoiding tolls or ferries.