Hi, got my new HD2 last week. Getting used to the capacitive screen coming from an XDA IIi.
The h/p socket at the bottom is not very good design and I'm hoping a new case will alleviate the discomfort when typing. However, I understand there isn't a flip case that also accommodates an extended battery? Any suggestions?
Also, any good charger/case/car kit bundles in the UK? I thought I saw one on MobileFun but can't find it now. Are any of the eBay Hong Kong ones any good?
There's a lot I don't like about WM 6.5, particularly the fact that Word crashes documents that worked fine on the XDA. Plenty of rough joins, where they bolted Apple catch-up stuff onto the underlying engine.
Is there a free SatNav for WM or Android, if I bite the bullet and install a new SPL/Radio? Are there ones with offline maps for Europe as well as UK so I don't incur data charges? If there are no free ones which would be the best paid one?
Thanks!
Free SatNav for Android = GoogleMaps
Or this trial version http://navigon-mobilenavigator.en.softonic.com/pocketpc
I use the paid version of Navigon. It just works really well...
I use the paid version of Copilot. Works fantastic.
I use iGO8. It's fantastic.
Thanks for the replies.
Am I right that if the maps are offline, the satellite will not be charged as roaming data abroad?
If so which of the above programs actually have offline maps?
Cheers
M
Mus said:
Thanks for the replies.
Am I right that if the maps are offline, the satellite will not be charged as roaming data abroad?
If so which of the above programs actually have offline maps?
Cheers
M
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Go for TomTom.
If you are running any version of WinMo6.5, then find and install NoData. This can be set to stop all mobile data connections but leaves WiFi still available for data connections.
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So I was wondering... What is the most cost effective way for me to go about getting a gps program for my wing? I know that i used to have a blackberry with nextel and I paid a couple bucks a month for the gps service. Is there any way for me to get this service for free? I have seen apps like TomTom but, they are rather pricey....i'm trying to find the most economical way to go about doing this..
Thanks all!
There are several possibilities but none of them is for free unfortunately (since were all not such big fans of warez).
Ofcourse there's Tomtom and Route 66; this will run you up to about 100 EURO's for the software and the needed maps. Depending on your country this price might include the gps mouse needed.
Besides this there are several companies, for instance Wayfinder, which supply request based gps maps; the maps can be used by downloading the needed route bij gprs. Usually these companies can charge you up to 10 EURO's a month excl. data fee's.
These map can be used with or without GPS connection.
My preference lies with Tomtom (afterall it's a dutch company) because the supreme usability, good maps and possibilities. If you use Tomtom frequently it will be cheaper then the other options. So ther's your answer
What kind of hardware is needed to achieve GPS access on the wing?
I use a Holux GPS Slim 236 (bluetooth) with iGuidance (USA) software and it works pretty well. Got the GPS about a year ago on ebay for around $60. iGuidance got as a gift, so don't know how much that costs. But the GPS also works with google maps, MS Live, Yahoo Go...those are free and will show you the GPS route and your location on the map. Just doesn't give you voice directions and of course you'll need internet access.
As mentioned earlier, I purchased the i-Blue 737 GPS receiver online. I've not received it yet, so not sure if it comes with software and/or maps. It should be here anywhere between the 14th to the 19th of this month.
Now for the questions. First and foremost, I want to use this without using GPRS service as I removed that from my AT&T plan. Second, I would like freeware software(s) that let me load and interact with the maps on the 8525. If possible, I would prefer a software that does not require Wi-Fi to find locations on the go, as GPRS will not be available. I should have access to Wi-Fi in the hotel I will be in, but may not have Wi-Fi when out and about. Lastly, I would like a freeware that lets voice calls through without freezing up the device.
I've read that Google Earth is great, but I haven't seen if it uses already loaded maps or I'd have to use GPRS (or Wi-Fi) on the fly. As for money, that's pretty tight as it's all going into the wedding and honeymoon; if not for that I would spend the $129 that TomTom wants for it's software!
Thanks for all the help you can offer!
I'm not really sure about Freeware software that DOESN'T use data, but I use TomTom 7 w/o a data connection and it works great. I love it and swear by it.
I know that doesn't help, but IDK what else to say.
Freeware offline GPS navigation software
You may try Terracrosser.
I have T-Mobile USA. Can I use the GPS without a data plan?
What is meant by data plan ?
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What is meant by data plan ?
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Internet Plan
I only have a plan with minutes and no internet.
DanRo80 said:
Internet Plan
I only have a plan with minutes and no internet.
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Some GPS applications, e.g. Garmin mobile and many freeware GPS apps, do not require internet connection. Google maps mobile requires internet connection, of course.
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Some GPS applications, e.g. Garmin mobile and many freeware GPS apps, do not require internet connection. Google maps mobile requires internet connection, of course.
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And you are not able to use QuickGPS for faster detection of the satellites.
But I do not know if this is necessary/useful for these programs.
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And you are not able to use QuickGPS for faster detection of the satellites.
But I do not know if this is necessary/useful for these programs.
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True that QuickGPS is supposed to assist in faster GPS detection. However I am not sure how much faster, I mean by how many seconds faster (no empirical measure). From my experience, satellite detection without QuickGPS updated for a few weeks, is still quite fast, a few ten seconds - but still dependant on the sky/cloud condition. I am talking from where I live - equatorial. I am not sure about north of the tropics (Europe and N.America)
A definite no!
You do not need a data plan to use the GPS! Depending on which cellular company you go with, some of their people will try to tell or sell you on a plan. You do not need it.
For WM 5 and above, it is recommended that you let WM manage your GPS for all programs. To do this go to the System Settings tab and select the External GPS app (why it is called external is beyond me). Then move through the tabs to configure the GPS. Ideally, use a port that is not in use. I typically use 9. Then click the box to have WM manage the GPS for all programs that need data from it.
Now, you just need software and there is plenty of free programs out. One utility I recommend is GPS Toggle (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gps-toggle.html ). This small Today screen plug-in will turn on the Jade GPS to quote warm it up for you. If the GPS has not been turned on in awhile, it can take up to 10 minutes or longer to have it lock onto four satellites which is what is considered necessary for satellite navigation (satnav). During this period, the satellites will use your time signal as one of the primary pieces of info to sync your GPS. Then based upon the positon of the satellites, they will identify your location. Once they have downloaded enough data to the GPS and are in sync, your GPS will become satnav capable.
Another app you might to look at is GPSToday (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gpstoday-v0-9.html#). I recommend setting this app as separate one and not a Today screen plug-in but that is your choice after reviewing what it is capable of doing. I love that it can geotag pictures taken by Jade which basically takes quote dumb or pictures that do not have typical computer info written into them. You can even use it to mark where you parked your car (at a stadium or large event), store the coordinates and have it navigate back to your car. Another good use is for geocaching.
These are just two small apps. What you really want now is iGO8 (highly recommended), TomTom or another commercial software program.
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Everywhere I look it seems that iGO8 is only for iPhone, but people say they are using it. I am also in the United States.
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Everywhere I look it seems that iGO8 is only for iPhone, but people say they are using it. I am also in the United States.
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If you look here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472110&highlight=gps+software), it might give you an idea. iGo8 has been used on Jade.
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If you look here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472110&highlight=gps+software), it might give you an idea. iGo8 has been used on Jade.
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Yeah, I was in there. It's just that the website said that it was for the iPhone and it looked like it was for Europe only. Nevermind, I am just dopey. I see that it is also for America and Canada.
hello guys..im a bit new to HTC..i recently bough HTC magic Sapphire (black color) from lowyat plaza malaysia...i almost paid 470$ USD for it mean 1600 rm
im really sad that i can't use the GPS function like google maps other thing
im from turkey ..GPS function very important to me since im not in my country
my android version is 1.5 unlocked...do my HTC magic support GPS..?
Yes, it has GPS. Unfortunately you cannot use it with google maps by itself. In order to use the google maps you will need a data plan or wi-fi available, the gps is used in google maps only combined with the data plan or wi-fi for street-level locating.
Also you can use some alternatives:
Copilot Live
Sygic
iGO My way - soon to come
All 3 above can run using only the built-in GPS receiver.
really thanks...dude..
thanks
thanks. really helpful post. just subscribed a data plan and going to try it. haha.
Hi there
which gps software is best for samsung vibrant specially for middle east region i am staying in bahrain...
Please suggest thanks
Can you be more specific? Are you asking which app is best for determining how well your GPS is tracking and locking on to satellites? Or are you talking about the GPS software version that you might have in a rooted phone?
I think he means to ask which is the best app with middle-eastern maps so that he can use his GPS without needing a data plan (since he is probably outside T-Mobile coverage, lol).
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I think he means to ask which is the best app with middle-eastern maps so that he can use his GPS without needing a data plan (since he is probably outside T-Mobile coverage, lol).
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yes exactly
i was trying navigation but it shows the place where i am currently staying different where as my htc hero shows the exact place....
so just wanted to install third party software for which i wanted to know the best app with middle east maps so that i can use gps without data plan....
As far as I know, there aren't that many options for android. I really liked iGo. It's a wonderful offline gps system, and with winmo it worked amazingly accurate and smooth. The problem is that the android version of iGo just sucks. The interface is horrible (a la linux 1999, no kidding). But it works and the maps are great. You can find it here on xda.
Edit: what's his majesty position on gps usage within the country? :-D