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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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btw i am using google maps navigation feature it's 98% acurate
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Hello
I have bought my touch hd yesterday and i am still becoming friend with it
my first winmo device.
anyway i dont have google maps preinstalled - is it normal?
and what is quick GPS?
thanks guys.
Sopis said:
Hello
I have bought my touch hd yesterday and i am still becoming friend with it
my first winmo device.
anyway i dont have google maps preinstalled - is it normal?
and what is quick GPS?
thanks guys.
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Mine didn't have it - but it's a free download. (just got it yesterday in fact)
Link : http://www.google.com/mobile/default/maps.html
QuickGPS is just a method whereby the phone downloads a stored bit of information about the location of certain GPS satellites so as to get your location (with reference to those satellite positions) a bit quicker (or so I understand, I could be wrong).
thank you very much very helpful info
doesnt this Require internet access when using the map?
Install Google Maps in your Storage Card. I did this and my cache (map) is also there. This is the solution for offline navigation.
By the way: I'm running Dutty's ROM 1.7, so I don't know for sure it will work for you.
Try it and see for yourself.
thank you
WaveyKat said:
doesnt this Require internet access when using the map?
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It does, yes. It needs it to download the map graphics - unless you're in an area you've already scouted via wifi (I guess), and the graphics are in cache. (not played with it enough to check that).
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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I can't seem to get GPS working on my new LG GT540 (Android 2.1) Any help is appreciated Thanks
Which GPS software are you using?
martin255 said:
Which GPS software are you using?
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I've just discovered that you need to access the Google map data (and therefore to have paid the mobile network provider). It worked fine after making the first payment. My bad
aleksand said:
I've just discovered that you need to access the Google map data (and therefore to have paid the mobile network provider). It worked fine after making the first payment. My bad
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Don't bother with that. Just get iGO. It has built-in maps for many countries(Eu, USA,Asia etc...), voice navigation, everything like a real GPS!
martin255 said:
Don't bother with that. Just get iGO. It has built-in maps for many countries(Eu, USA,Asia etc...), voice navigation, everything like a real GPS!
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I wouldn't recommend built-in data can become outdated. Any navigation app that has a satellite view in addition to map data would be the best choice. You can use an app like Locust to download the data and store it via wifi before you leave home.
Igo works fine on my 540
martin255 said:
Don't bother with that. Just get iGO. It has built-in maps for many countries(Eu, USA,Asia etc...), voice navigation, everything like a real GPS!
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Sygic Aura is better
and it works on 2.3
I live in a dark age country were no real data contracts exit. So i need an offline gps application, like say Igo Myway.
Has anyone used a gps app like that on the note ? How are they scaling ?
I will be using google maps for now, but i have a total of 300mb for all my data needs. ( the dark ages really)
I would also appreciate any advice you could give me about navigation applications.
Is google maps a data drainer? Is there a way to download the entire city map?
Thanks.
Can you just load the google maps on your home or business internet before you leave? According to the google navigation for mobile site it caches the routes.
I can't post a full link...
google.c o m /mobile/navigation/
sygic or copilot
sygic is better and works flawless
http://www.sygic.com/en/android
Interesting, but I suggest to the administrator moving this thread to "apps"
blobotorian said:
Is google maps a data drainer? Is there a way to download the entire city map?
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You can pre-download, over wifi, sections (10 x10 mile square) of google maps by turning on the 'google labs' option. However, they expire in 30 days and you must redownload them again.
Google maps, like any continuous data flow, will suck down data pretty fiercely if you are doing a long drive.
I'd definitely consider getting a standalone nav program if you can't rely on your data plan.
- Frank
I preloaded a route before i went on driving. It worked really well. It used about 2 mb for a drive of 34 miles.
Thank you for that
But i will diffidently need a dedicated off-line app.
sygic or ndrive are the best.
google maps is poor at best, quite often out of date and the navigation only works in a handfull of places.
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I'm living in a wood age village too. Try using "Mapdroyd". Works just great.
Someone advised Locus. It looks good.
thelestat said:
sygic or ndrive are the best.
google maps is poor at best, quite often out of date and the navigation only works in a handfull of places.
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sygic looks wonderful on the note. Beats many dedicated gps devices.
Oops, sorry. I don't have my Note till tomorrow. This was used on an Orange San Francisco (ZTE Blade)....
Navmii is a free app I downloaded and tried for the first time yesterday. I don't know what map regions are available but they have UK and Ireland, which suits me perfectly. The UK maps are a 300MB+ download for offline use. There is no need for a data connection to run the app once it is installed (via WiFi of course. ).
Details/discussion and download links here - http://getsatisfaction.com/navmii/topics/android_release
I also have CoPilot Live Premium, for which I paid, and have in the past used TomTom. On yesterday's 100 mile journey Navmii gave a route identical in distance and forecast ETA as TomTom. It worked flawlessly on that journey.