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New Google Maps Mobile!

version 1.7.1.4 nice new look
http://mobile.google.com

Loaded and can't say I see much difference? Are the satellite views now hibrid, not sure if street names were on them before. Other than that I don't see the "new".

new directions view - turn by turn list with option to view map turn by turn
new transition slide to next direction
new iphone-esque plop down of location pin (callout)
new context menu for locations - click on a pizza shop after searching
new hybrid satellite view
new landmark labels in above view
double click to zoom (might have been in previous versions)
more
did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?

Steveborough said:
new directions view - turn by turn list with did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
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ummmm, well... yes, but obviously not enough, maybe 5 minutes. I did a simple search for FedEx Kinkos and I guess I missed the "Plop down". These are all great additions, it was just subtle to me. I've been using Live Search more and forgot the details of Google.
I wish Both Google and Live Search could add a "Heading Up" choice for mobile use and perhaps some hot key mapping.

I love Google. I wish I had held onto what I bought of it when it was $86/ share.
Why can't they add an "Update Available" option as on Live Search?

is the short GPS timeout fixed ?

New google maps - 1.7.1.4 - Get it Here
Uploaded it for you guys :
http://rapidshare.com/files/68506543/GoogleMaps_1.7.1.4.CAB
working great on my Kasier.
Enjoy,
NAdavi

whats the difference with this one?

...but doesn't exist an app like GPSTuner but that download/use/cache GoogleMaps images, and draw on it tracks, waypoints ecc ecc???
GpsTuner can use google maps, but you have to download it with the pc, then calibrate it. Will be fine if GPSTuner download in auto google maps images and draw on it

Looks like they integrated the "find location" and "find buisness" into one search function
The directions overview is different
seems a lil faster, but still no drag and drop re-routing. it would also be nice if the program didn't kill itself if I lost data for a sec
edit: I see this was covered in another thread

If Google would just add voice.... WOW!

draxredd said:
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
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Seems they did

hguiraud said:
Seems they did
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Hmm, I'd say yes and no. I had to retry once before it aquired a lock. They've increased it, but it needs to be a little longer for a cold start I think.

Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich

ofiaich said:
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
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That could just be coincidence. The precision of your location is a function of how many satellites your GPS unit has a lock on at any given moment. To really compare, you'd have to have made sure that a similar number of satellite locks were achieved when the measurement is made. And just cuz you are in the same spot doesn't guarantee that you had the same number.
I guess its possible that somehow the new version is "screwed up", but not as likely as the explanation above.
Oh, and yes it does seem like the GPS timeout issue is resolved or at least MUCH better. I hadn't used my GPS on my Kaiser in a few days, and yesterday, I was able to just test the "track my location" feature in the new Google maps. It waited for about a minute for the GPS to start up and get sat locks, then showed my location. So it didn't even ask me to retry. It just worked. The previous version would never do this.
But alas, no voice feature like in Live yet, but still its an improvement.

woudl you guys switch from live search to this new version?

I have installed and use both. Personally, i like Google's better for most purposes. Its a simpler, cleaner interface, with much less clicks req'd. So, I can use it while on the road more easily. Live is more robust, esp with the new voice and gas features. but it bothers me that I have to tap so many times just to get a map of some place.

Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?

Twenty4 said:
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
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Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...

jomo25 said:
Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
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Hopefully that will be in the next update.

Does TomTom6 have a tracking feature?

I need to start tracking my movements because i just recently started a new hobby where i could easily get lost. If there is either some way to track my steps or mark my location every 5mins per say.
Any help would be appreciated thank you.
Note: i know googlemaps has TrackMe but I do not have a data plan, so i use TT6.

This feature is usually called "bread crumbing" and I do not believe that Tom Tom has it - I have hadd almost every version of TomTom including one not on my Tilt and I cannot find it there.Bill
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I need to start tracking my movements ...
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I have used tomtom for years as well and never seen a feature like this.

ok i've searched trying to figure out how to run trackme with tomtom but it don't work
guess im just stuck without for now.

You can try WMMiniGPS11b_Installer which will track your path, and export it to KML to view on Google maps/earth or live search
Though this won't help you if you are lost I suppose...

ToolsTools
I didn't try this, but i came across about a month ago, and it might be what you are looking for:
http://www.toolstools.tk/

looks interesting thank you. too bad they don't have a trial.

AthenaLod said:
I didn't try this, but i came across about a month ago, and it might be what you are looking for:
http://www.toolstools.tk/
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never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck

papamopps said:
never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck
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So are you saying that if i download gpsgate, i will be able to run both TT and TrackMe effectively?
LOL, just to get a fix in the boston area is a pain in the ass i have to open gps router, then go to gpstest, then download quickgps, then open tomtom just to get a fix now i need gpsgate sh1t.
Thanks for your help man. i'll report back.

Fwiw, I just checked on mine with Garmin XT and it does do a selectable time Track Log as well as a POI file to store your own waypoints.
Mack

ok i'll check out garmin software soon i think tt is kinda sucking on my device. Wish i knew why.

redbandana said:
ok i'll check out garmin software soon i think tt is kinda sucking on my device. Wish i knew why.
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lucky guys..... you have built in gps.... to get garmin xt running with bluetooth gps is not such easy..
therefor i stay with TomTom..
btw tomtom3 or 4 had tracking... they took it off...

papamopps said:
never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck
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Don't we have an application called GPS Router within WM 6.1 to take care of this?? I am using Dutties and I have. It can be found under start/programs/system tools...
Correct me if I am wrong

Dust2Dust said:
Don't we have an application called GPS Router within WM 6.1 to take care of this?? I am using Dutties and I have. It can be found under start/programs/system tools...
Correct me if I am wrong
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gps router doesn't track your steps, or so called "bread crumbing"

redbandana said:
gps router doesn't track your steps, or so called "bread crumbing"
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but it can split the gps for using with 2 apps... so don´t need of gpsgate

papamopps said:
but it can split the gps for using with 2 apps... so don´t need of gpsgate
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hmmm how to you split it? The only options i have on gpsrouter is USB port and GPS Baud Rate w/ two buttons enable and disable.

redbandana said:
hmmm how to you split it? The only options i have on gpsrouter is USB port and GPS Baud Rate w/ two buttons enable and disable.
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ok my fault. thought it is a built in gpsgate. missunderstood gpsrouter. sorry

redbandana said:
ok i've searched trying to figure out how to run trackme with tomtom but it don't work
guess im just stuck without for now.
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I installed Track Me yesterday and had fun with it all day long. Please define "Doesn't work" and lets see what we cah do to help you. There is a HUGE thread on how to make this program work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
Now - At the very TOP of this thread it indicates a couple of programs that you have to have installed on your computer -
REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 (no Windows Mobile for Smartphones)
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5
SQL Server Mobile 3.5
and it gives you a download link. Mine did not work either until I downloaded those.
THEN install the program. It works a treat. The only problem I have had with it is if I tell it to connect every thirty minutes and check the box to disconnect after each connection - it does not seem to connect after that.
Bill

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I installed Track Me yesterday and had fun with it all day long. Please define "Doesn't work" and lets see what we cah do to help you. There is a HUGE thread on how to make this program work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
Now - At the very TOP of this thread it indicates a couple of programs that you have to have installed on your computer -
REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 (no Windows Mobile for Smartphones)
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5
SQL Server Mobile 3.5
and it gives you a download link. Mine did not work either until I downloaded those.
THEN install the program. It works a treat. The only problem I have had with it is if I tell it to connect every thirty minutes and check the box to disconnect after each connection - it does not seem to connect after that.
Bill
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oh sorry, i did post in that link what my problem was after i started this thread. This thread was for the purpose for another program.
Anyhow my problem is after reading that thread and following different peoples advice i cannot get a fix with any gps program when i have trackme open.

PathAway 4 Professional has a feature to upload your coordinates in a few different ways, email, and I think even a web post method. I haven't looked at the features closely yet, but check it out.

was iphone now Diamond

Hello I am new to this forum as well as windows mobile. I have an original iPhone (not 3G) and while I do believe that as far as function goes it works very well. I saw the diamond at best buy and liked it right away. The smaller size and design got me. SO I now have a few questions:
1. I see an H and very few times its a G but thats only for like a few seconds then it becomes an H again. Why doesn't it say 3G?
2. How do I get flash?
3. MY googles map does not find my locaction.
4. How can I add photos from my computer?
5. what about apps? is there a way and place to add to them.
6. When I am going to return a text message it does not bring up the last text until I close keyboard and re-open it.
7. It will not connect to check my gmail.
I am a noobie at this thing but so far I love it.
Thanks,
KB

search....
I would say welcome to this forum and use SEARCH.....
many of your questions asked, are already answered on this forum....
The Wiki page should also help you...
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Diamond
Good luck!

klitburger said:
Hello I am new to this forum as well as windows mobile. I have an original iPhone (not 3G) and while I do believe that as far as function goes it works very well. I saw the diamond at best buy and liked it right away. The smaller size and design got me. SO I now have a few questions:
1. I see an H and very few times its a G but thats only for like a few seconds then it becomes an H again. Why doesn't it say 3G?
2. How do I get flash?
3. MY googles map does not find my locaction.
4. How can I add photos from my computer?
5. what about apps? is there a way and place to add to them.
6. When I am going to return a text message it does not bring up the last text until I close keyboard and re-open it.
7. It will not connect to check my gmail.
I am a noobie at this thing but so far I love it.
Thanks,
KB
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1. H= HSDPA
G= GPRS
3g= UMTS
2. Normaly its installed by default
3. Dunno why.
4. Upload/Download them via Activesync
5. Its Like 4. get em on your phone as CAB and then click on it to install them
6. dunno about this mine always pops first
7. Where u try to connect ?? via opera browser or mail account `?
Be more specific and UTFSE (use the ****ing search engine)!! its already been covered many times AFAIK

I did search I still dont find the answers
my phone shows an H and im wondering why it doesnt show 3g? ALso I need gmail settings.
PLEASE
klitburger

klitburger said:
my phone shows an H and im wondering why it doesnt show 3g?
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HSDPA is much faster than normal 3G so be happy you've got HSDPA coverage!!! I live in an area with mostly crappy edge [E] coverage myself... I have to go to the city to have fast 3G speeds...

klitburger said:
my phone shows an H and im wondering why it doesnt show 3g?
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H is short for HSDPA which is actually faster than standard 3G:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSDPA
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ALso I need gmail settings.
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You really need to learn how to use a search engine dude, it takes about two second to Google for "gmail windows mobile" to get your answer:
https://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=78886

no offence meant to anyone, but i just laughed.
this kinda sums up the whole iPhone/Mac versus WM/PC stereotype thing in one ironic thread.
A happy-go-lucky Apple user expecting everything to be super easy and not having to read the manual because everything just works, and the tired old Windows veterans explaining that you have to think and work harder to get things to run smoothly.
(and that's the polite version of both )
You'll be happy with your Diamond (once you get it sussed!), I think it's a great phone (mostly). You should find almost everything you need to know on these forums, but you will have to search. a bit of effort pays off

You were aware that you need to select go to my location from the menu in google maps? Go over to gmail home page, not gmail itself, you will see a link with specific instructions on setting up an IMAP conection on windows mobile. Follow the instructions exactly and it will work. You dont show 3g because your not connected to it, your connected to hspda which is faster so be glad you got the coverage. Install activesync and allow your phone to finish syncing. Then select explore and mobile device in the window that pops up. Move your photos over to whatever location you want. You will move apps over to the phone in the same manner. I would suggest you create a folder on your internal storage, call it apps or whatever you want and move them there. You can then browse to them on your phone and install. There are a few programs such as.net framework that you execute on your computer with the phone connected via activesync but these are the exception rather than the rule. Most programs will come as a cab and will be executed on the phone. It pays to read up on stuff before you go hog wild or you will be asking how to do a hard reset... I just joined the WM party 3 weeks ago so I understand it can be a little overwhelming but your post is practically begging to get slammed by the do a search queens. If a pathetic old man like me can get most of this figured out anyone can.

See here

mugglesquop said:
See here
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Hahahaha....nice!

mugglesquop said:
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i love you.. haha

Copilot - Android

Hi,
When i close my Copilot Hero is frezing, and i have to force close it - anyone have a solusion for that ?

Mine works fine but i have read somewhere someone else had a similar problem. They ran it without sense running. It frees up some ram. Hope this helps. Try searching for sense..

schou said:
Hi,
When i close my Copilot Hero is frezing, and i have to force close it - anyone have a solusion for that ?
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Happens to me too, so instead of closing the application from within the application, just press Home button, and then close the Copilot using taskiller.
That's what I do to avoid the freezing and crashing of touch flow.

Mine crashes as well. Something about Touchflo not responding and then restarts it.
I have found a sort of way round it though. When you exit Copilot do not touch the screen but press the power button to lock the screen and then when you press it again everything should work normally.
What is a more serious problem for me is the loss of GPS during long use of which the only way to get a lock back is to exit and restart Copilot

Is copilot available only for the US?

Another way to stop the phone freezing is as soon as you exit Copilot hit the phone button on screen to go into the dialer then just come out of it, everything works as normal after that, for some reason the phone button on the screen won't freeze the phone but every thing else does.

it depends if you are @home tab. if you launch copilot from other tab than the home tab, it freezes.
if you are @ home tab, and open the launcher (all programs) and start copilot from within, you will exit from it without freezing.

eaglesteve said:
Is copilot available only for the US?
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If you look at the ALK website they have plenty of global coverage with Australia coming soon apparently

Hi,
I had the freezing problem too on exit, but now copilot wont start anymore...
I tried to launch it from a link on touchflo homescreen, from "all programs", from classic startpage - to no avail. Shutdown didnt help either :<
Any pointers?

I cant even download it, Just says Authorizing credit card all the time

Velcrohead said:
I cant even download it, Just says Authorizing credit card all the time
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you entered the right ordernumber ?
anyway; these links might be helpful
http://support.alk.eu.com/
http://www.alk.eu.com/support/

mtths said:
you entered the right ordernumber ?
anyway; these links might be helpful
http://support.alk.eu.com/
http://www.alk.eu.com/support/
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It does not ask for a number, It is in my market place as a paid for app, I try to install and it just says authorizing credit card, and no more, I will check out the links you provided.
Cheers.

co pilot freezing
Hi
I got copilot the day I got the Hero and it froze on exit as described.. Now I havent done anything ...but it now doesnt freeze at all.
I had tomtom on my diamond and really liked it but I have to admit co pilot looks very good.
I just need speed cameras for it (anyone know if the pocketgpsworld ones will work?)
how does the traffic work? TomTom traffic was a bit poo tbh
Oh yeah one further issue.. I have found the ALK tech support to be abysmal.. took them about a week to answer my query. (They sorted the issue but.. cmon.. a week)

Same issue for me.
It works for 48hours, and now its freezing on exit.

sdc77 said:
Hi
I got copilot the day I got the Hero and it froze on exit as described.. Now I havent done anything ...but it now doesnt freeze at all.
I had tomtom on my diamond and really liked it but I have to admit co pilot looks very good.
I just need speed cameras for it (anyone know if the pocketgpsworld ones will work?)
how does the traffic work? TomTom traffic was a bit poo tbh
Oh yeah one further issue.. I have found the ALK tech support to be abysmal.. took them about a week to answer my query. (They sorted the issue but.. cmon.. a week)
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I found them pretty efficient to be honest. Here is their reply to the same two questions you want that I had asked them. All the instructions for installation are on the site it links to.
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
In regards to your query, I would like to inform you that you can download the latest safetycam file for your copilot via this link below:
http://safetycam.alk.com/
The traffic is not available yet on the Androids.
If you have any further questions, or feel that this incident has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please do not hesitate to bring this to our attention.
Regards,
CoPilot Technical Support
http://support.alk.com

Found the answer to my problem.
The card provider in their wisdom (read stupidity) decided the card was being used by someone else and cancelled it, Now have to wait for new one to come through.
At least I know why the card would not authorise, even though all was well in Google checkout.
Cheers.

wibberly said:
I have found a sort of way round it though. When you exit Copilot do not touch the screen but press the power button to lock the screen and then when you press it again everything should work normally.
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i installed todays update from market and crashes are gone (fingers crossed xd). might have to do with reinstalling it completely though, like customer support suggested

So guys, does anyone know when australian maps will be available for copilot?

Latest update cured the crashing on exit on mine too.
List of changes in the update...
The CoPilot Android software update includes:
- Faster file download and improved user experience
- Download resume functionality added
- Faster UI responsiveness and minor improvements
- Improved language support
- Various bug fixes and map performance improvements
- Support for keyboard underscores and dashes
Source: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=103326611357&ref=mf

How can the swedish people (like me) get the CoPilot on our androids? And what is the price for it?

[APP] Mobile Map 9

Hello everybody,
lately I've been seeing a lot of stuf on navigation.
I've been using Mobile Map 9 for quite some time now. GPS signal is extremelly fast and so far it's clear nice looking (better then even TOMTOM).
Mod Edit :
Warez and XDA Dont get along well, so beware!

I have to say iv been using this aswell and the maps are great. Rerouting is very quick and all round nice experience.
I have notice though the interface seems to be a direct port from their java version. But i did speak to them this week and they told me they are working on a new interface for it at the moment. so it will be even better

Sygic Mobile Maps 9 is very nice, and my GPS of choice.

Is it in English?

@kizer it has a lot languages
the only thing i miss is to leave out streets of choice! thats what i love in tomtom
and i miss a no highway option that just pops up before i calculate and can be chosen at driving
don´t hurt me for my english i´m german

How does this compare to CoPilot Live 8?

does this save maps to the sd? what other features does it have

against copilot its much faster and i can hear musicstreams over 3g (via TuneWiki) while i´m navigating without any lag of a program and i can hear the voice verry clear even when i´m hearing music the same time
yes it saves the maps on your sd...
it does so much please watch out here
http://www.sygic.com/index.php/en/android.html

5m00v3r said:
against copilot its much faster and i can hear musicstreams over 3g (via TuneWiki) while i´m navigating without any lag of a program and i can hear the voice verry clear even when i´m hearing music the same time
yes it saves the maps on your sd...
it does so much please watch out here
http://www.sygic.com/index.php/en/android.html
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I would like to get this and try it out, I installed copilot, holy crap it's slow.

Hmmm, the purchase page says select region. North, Central, and South America. Funny thing is there is not one Central American country listed.
FAIL

Uploading.....
I'm uploading Mobile Maps 9 to 4Shared.
It contained the Program and the benelux MAPS.
Tonight I'll upload the keygen for Map Activation.
*Taking a massive amout of time to upload

Do0zman said:
does this save maps to the sd? what other features does it have
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The MAPS are on the SD card. The App reads it from there.
**LINK IS UP ON FIRST POST

YuYe
XDA-Developer's Has 0% Tolerance against Warez, Please stop distributing it
This is your First and your last warning
Peace

YuYe said:
GPS signal is extremelly fast
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Hate to break it to you, but this has *NOTHING* to do with the program you are running. *ALL* programs will take the same time to lock on to the GPS signal since the program itself has NOTHING to do with it. They call on OS functions to get GPS data.
If it appeared to take less time to lock on the GPS signal, then it is because the conditions just happened to be good for it.
I.e., clear sky, low/no foliage, possibly the GPS was already "warm", etc.