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[Q] Google Maps Live Wallpaper Gone

I noticed that the Google Maps Live wallpaper is no longer part of the options on Froyo.
Does anyone know how to get it on there or any news about it?
This happened on an update.zip upgrade from DI18 to EB13 on multiple phones.

Also looking for it
I'm also looking for it. Please update if you find it.
In the meantime, you can use this alternative:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700786
Also, in this thread people are also looking for this wallpaper.

Thanks for the links. I tried the one you suggested and it just force closes everyone I try to load it. Oh well, the quest continues.
Thanks again for the help.
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crap, they just got Google Maps Live Wallpaper working right. Was finally tracking live.

drumtrucker said:
crap, they just got Google Maps Live Wallpaper working right. Was finally tracking live.
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Who is "they" and how do I activate this on my phone? I have never been able to find out how even though once in a while I come across a reference to "Google Maps Live Wallpaper" on the interwebz. Can't find it on the market. Can't find it as an option in Google Maps. Can't find in in my wallpaper picker.
Any further explanation would be appreciated.

swear0730 said:
Who is "they" and how do I activate this on my phone? I have never been able to find out how even though once in a while I come across a reference to "Google Maps Live Wallpaper" on the interwebz. Can't find it on the market. Can't find it as an option in Google Maps. Can't find in in my wallpaper picker.
Any further explanation would be appreciated.
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'They' would be GOOGLE (thought that was obvious, but maybe not). Your phone and Android version must support 'live wallpapers'. I think it started at 2.2. If it does, when you go to WALLPAPERS from home screen there will be a LIVE WALLPAPERS choice.
Until a recent GOOGLE MAPS update, if you have GOOGLE MAPS installed, MAPS would appear on the WALLPAPER/LIVE WALLPAPERS list. It started appearing there many iterations of G Maps ago.
I got all excited today when another update for G Maps popped up, thinking maybe they had accidentally left it off the last one and were updating to fix... no such luck.
I am back to using Advanced Map, which does a FORCE CLOSE everytime you boot phone, but after that works fine.

drumtrucker said:
'They' would be GOOGLE (thought that was obvious, but maybe not). Your phone and Android version must support 'live wallpapers'. I think it started at 2.2. If it does, when you go to WALLPAPERS from home screen there will be a LIVE WALLPAPERS choice.
Until a recent GOOGLE MAPS update, if you have GOOGLE MAPS installed, MAPS would appear on the WALLPAPER/LIVE WALLPAPERS list. It started appearing there many iterations of G Maps ago.
I got all excited today when another update for G Maps popped up, thinking maybe they had accidentally left it off the last one and were updating to fix... no such luck.
I am back to using Advanced Map, which does a FORCE CLOSE everytime you boot phone, but after that works fine.
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Can you not roll back the update in the application manager?
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I am trying to get older version now. Will check the 'roll back' angle, but found website with them.
http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/google-maps#old_versions
6.0.1 didn't do it, trying 5.8.0 next

I just tried the "uninstall updates" method. It only went back 1 version, and did not restore the wallpaper function.
They mustve removed it a few versions back.
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OK, now I am wondering WTF. 5.8.0 no go either and it was working on my phone just a few days ago.
I just got a 'certified like new' warranty replacement and am running GB where my old phone was still on FROYO. I am starting to suspect that may have something to do with this.

I did manage to restore my fascinate to state it was before warranty exchange, Blackhole 4.4, a Froyo rom. Goolge maps was 6.xxx and the wallpaper was woring. Am now back on GB rom and it is not on available list of love wallpapers...
i just don't get it.

[Q] GPS navigation services

I'm new to smart phones. The Atrix is my first one. I apologize for asking what may be a very trivial question, but I simply don't know much about apps and services and costs associated with them.
I'm interested in GPS navigation services that I can use with my phone. There is a default app on the Atrix called AT&T Navigation. Is this linked to the AT&T navigation service that costs $9.99 per month?
I don't want to spend a lot of money on a subscription because I don't need driving directions very often. Are there any navigation services that do not require a monthly subscription? Free would be ideal. A low cost per use might do. A monthly subscription service doesn't fit my needs.

Google maps

Just use the navigation app on there or the maps app
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StyleUkno said:
Just use the navigation app on there or the maps app
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well, i personally cant get the navigation app to lock on and work for the freaking life of me. not sure what the prolem is, it just stays loading forever, showing something like "accessing navigation services" or something similar.
my GPS test app does show me locking onto satelites and being accurate within about 16 or 17 feet though

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well, i personally cant get the navigation app to lock on and work for the freaking life of me. not sure what the prolem is, it just stays loading forever, showing something like "accessing navigation services" or something similar.
my GPS test app does show me locking onto satelites and being accurate within about 16 or 17 feet though
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Mine did that at first, then after reloading the app or rebooting, it worked. Not sure what it was looking for.

Gr8Danes said:
Mine did that at first, then after reloading the app or rebooting, it worked. Not sure what it was looking for.
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yeah i just tried it again.....and it loaded up right away but the app still didnt lock onto the gps for about 3 minutes

Are u using it with the wifi on or off. I use mine without the wife and im get locks quickly down to 2 meters. you could try that.

I used the Maps and got a lock within seconds and its showing location of where i'm at down to within 1 foot.

blazablaz said:
Are u using it with the wifi on or off. I use mine without the wife and im get locks quickly down to 2 meters. you could try that.
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I prefer to use mine with the wife; it's more fun
oFUNGUSo said:
well, i personally cant get the navigation app to lock on and work for the freaking life of me. not sure what the prolem is, it just stays loading forever, showing something like "accessing navigation services" or something similar.
my GPS test app does show me locking onto satelites and being accurate within about 16 or 17 feet though
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Make sure you have the latest version of Maps (5.1 IIRC) from the market. I had the exact same issue but updating Maps fixed it.

AnyMal said:
I prefer to use mine with the wife; it's more fun
Make sure you have the latest version of Maps (5.1 IIRC) from the market. I had the exact same issue but updating Maps fixed it.
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HA! good call, it needed an update. i appreciate you!

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Make sure you have the latest version of Maps (5.1 IIRC) from the market.
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The first hint of an answer I can understand. From the above statement, I infer that Maps is an application that one can obtain from the market. I assume the Market icon that appears on my phone is what is referred to.
When I click on the Market icon, it directs me to create a Google account. Bummer. I'm not all that interested in creating multiple new accounts to use this phone (motoblur, google, what next?)
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pemican said:
The first hint of an answer I can understand. From the above statement, I infer that Maps is an application that one can obtain from the market. I assume the Market icon that appears on my phone is what is referred to.
When I click on the Market icon, it directs me to create a Google account. Bummer. I'm not all that interested in creating multiple new accounts to use this phone (motoblur, google, what next?)
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I am not sure why you're bothered by the need to create a Google account to fully utilize this phone. What's wrong with having a one-stop-shop for all your contacts, calendars, messages, app purchases? Having this account simplifies your life beyond what a PC can do for you since everything is stored in the "cloud", and should you choose to change your device once you'll log in to your new phone all that data will follow you automatically eliminating the need to ever connect your phone to a computer. Anyways, if you want to download apps from the Market you'll need a Google account, plain and simple.

What bothers me the most is the need for yet another account, payment method, and email address to keep track of. I already manage around two dozen personal email accounts and I have several ways to pay for services online. The more email addresses one has, the more spam one must deal with. The more payment methods one has, the more fraud risk one is exposed to.
Besides that, I don't want any contacts associated with an account I use for payments. It appears that I'll have to set up a google account so I can use the Android Market. I hope I can avoid having it disclosed to anyone else.

Do you not have a Gmail account that you use for email?

I do not currently have a Gmail account. But it appears I'm going to end up with one.

Yeah, but thats with any smartphone. You would need an account for the Apple App Store, Blackberry App World, etc. Nothing to be bummed about though

pemican said:
I do not currently have a Gmail account. But it appears I'm going to end up with one.
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I felt the same way initially. Now with all my shi up on google's cloud I couldn't be happier.

Here is something to consider about the decision to have a google account.
The Dark Side of the New Android Market

[Q] looking for gps app.......

I do alot of off road where there is no wifi or 3g/4g. I need a nice app where I can download sat images and maybe even layer them with terrain. I won't be able to download on the road nor the trail. I tryed to use "maps". But I couldn't seem to get the maps. I always know where in goin(area) the next day. So I can download them ahead of time... I tried a couple diff apps. But most where paved roads. Nothing with sat. Memory space is not a problem. Planing on doing a seperate SD card just for this. Any help will be great. Thank you.

You looking for something like this?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator.license&hl=en. They do have a demo version
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i played with that one before. Its nice for sure. But I can't get it to give me roads too. I want Google maps to work offline. That would be great.

You should be able to cache Google Maps offline. I believe it is a Beta labs feature for maps where you can designate an area for offline use while you are still connected to a data network.

beta labs?

I think there are several off line GPS programs, including Waze and something called ZANavi. I think there are others as well, but if you search for offline GPS, there are quite a few, including Google's June 2011 announcement of offline maps, which has not apparently come to fruition yet.
good luck.

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You should be able to cache Google Maps offline. I believe it is a Beta labs feature for maps where you can designate an area for offline use while you are still connected to a data network.
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I dont think you can pre-cache the terrain or satellite overlay though. At least it doesnt work on mine.

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I dont think you can pre-cache the terrain or satellite overlay though. At least it doesnt work on mine.
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Me too..... sucks cause I like "maps"

this is the only one i can find..
i tried it long long ago and did not work right with my tablet.. .Check Amazon app market for a trial downlaod.. it might be the solution ..if its now honeycomb/tablet supported
GOOD Luck
oops I forgot the link http://www.gaiagps.com/
you can load maps from many locations I got it from amazon asdi said above.. Just tried to load it and it comes up..but i have no maps d/loaded

tile cache for google maps
Ive been playing around with the google maps some more......even though the pre-cached maps with terrain overlays doesnt work well I did discover a way to do it.
First go to the grounds area you want cached and choose the layer that works best for you.
Next zoom to your desired scale and the view will slowly come to focus. When it does it seems to automatically cache that tile area. Problem is you will have to slowly scroll to each section of the landscape you want cached pausing until in focus. Hopefully its not too large of an area. It does seem to work and stores the info even after restart.

i have been caching tiles like you said all night.(in between my bf3 battles) It seems to keep them on there. i shut off wifi, and rebooted. still there. But for how long. I hope its there for good. i love that app.

Google maps 6 on N5? Maps 7 still sucks!

Like most people, I find google maps 7 is a hunk of $hi7. On my old phone I was able to reinstall maps 6.14 from an APK, but no such luck right now with the N5. Anyway to get back to the good ol' days of maps 6 without rooting?

Since Maps 7 is pre-installed, there is no way you can get Maps 6 installed unless you use a modded version with a different package name.
Side note: Personally, I love Maps 7 and honestly think it looks and functions way better...

willymcd said:
Like most people, I find google maps 7 is a hunk of $hi7. On my old phone I was able to reinstall maps 6.14 from an APK, but no such luck right now with the N5. Anyway to get back to the good ol' days of maps 6 without rooting?
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Root or you're stuck. I use maps 6 on my rooted N5 with no problems as maps 7 sucks .You have to install it as a system app to prevent updates. Just insert it into the ROM you use before flashing.

I would be fine with maps 7 if it ran fast. Its funny, if you open Google+ and goto locations the panning and zooming is super fast. Same with yelp but not the actual maps app. WTF
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Wtf the new maps rocks. I get 0 lag and its uber accurate

hapticxchaos said:
Wtf the new maps rocks. I get 0 lag and its uber accurate
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same here. works perfectly fine and super fast for me.

No issue with maps 7.
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I get instantaneous GPS lock on new maps, you sure you aren't running some funky mod?

I have no problem with the new layout or lag of maps 7. But I really have a problem with them removing all the really cool and useful google labs add ons. I used the measuring tool all the time and it was really really cool being able to see the elevation profile between points. I also really miss not having a topo layer to choose from.
For me maps 7 is a crippled more simplistic version of maps 6.

I think there are just people not giving the new maps a chance. I honestly don't even remember what the old one looks like. Very fast and smooth on the N5.
Anyhow, like others said, would have to customize your ROM to get it.
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Uninstall maps 7 with titanium backup and install this version of maps 6, its the latest one.
Im not sure how maps 7 is smooth for anyone else, on a brand new stock n5 zooming in and out was laggy on my phone, since every phone is the same why is it smooth on someone elses phone and laggy on mine?

Personally, I find the traffic overlay on Maps 7 virtually worthless.
On Maps 6, I would get up every morning, Google Now would pop up a card offering to navigate to work, and I'd pull up the traffic overlay. Even glancing at the phone, you could easily see the green, yellow, and red. Plus, even in route overview, you could still see the time to destination or arrival time.
On Maps 7, the blue navigation route so completely covers the traffic, that you can't see the green, yellow, or red unless you have the phone right in front of your face (which isn't ideal for driving in... traffic). In the route overview, you can't see the time to destination.
A lot of Maps 7 was a step forward, but for usage during the morning and evening commute, it was a massive step into a sink hole.

Also using maps 6.14.4 here. I find the driving map with no destination so useful to see if the highway ahead is turning red so I know to turn off and take back roads. I don't know of a way to do that with the new maps. I also don't want to start navigation via regular maps or use g+ or Google now to start it ever.

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.

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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.
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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.