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Hi,
If you are using navigation software like:
- CoPilot
- Sygic Mobile Maps
- Sygic Aura
- Navigon
- iGo
- Or others
Please share your experience here. Let us know what you have found.
Does the GPS lock as expected?
Is it working flawlessly?
Don't forget to inform the software version as well.
Thanks.
Copilot works great. Locks quick and is accurate.
I own Sygic as well but the install / activation is too much of a pain to try as it was already activated on my N1
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Using AOSP GB 0.6 on my Nexus one.
Navigon FC at start.
Hope for an update soon
Sygic aura works perfect
Navigon also FC at start
Navigon dont work
Same thing for me Navigon (european version, I'm french) does not work on my nexus S (force close at startup).
Copilot seems to work fine even if I did not really test it yet
CoPilot running like a champ, but I'm still pissed off at how long they took to update it for Froyo.
I'm finding the built in app to be just fine for me.
Sygic Mobille Maps 10 wont't work on my NEXUS S
Hello NEXUS S owners,
I don't get Mobile Maps 10 working on my NEXUS S.
Installing is no problem, but it wont't run...
My S isn't Rooted yet, is that the problem?, or because there isn't a real SD card?
Sygic Aura 2.1 is running fine.
Any idees?
Sygic is excellent, just a little expensive. CoPilot works fine except that the maps are outdated.
CoPilot full North America 2.5 GB (purchased it during Turkey Sales day)
since TomTom has not yet created a working Android version yet
I bought CoPilot Live as soon as it released, back on my G1. I had it on my Nexus One too but since Google Nav became available in the UK I've used it less and less and since I upgraded to the Nexus S in December, I am yet to reinstall CoPilot.
It was great but I just love Google Nav, especially as there is a big new bypass and road layout changes in my town and Google was, obviously, able to use it the very day it opened!
Anyone has a problem with the speed of those kind of apps?
I once saw Sygic on a Nexus One and thought it was the most sluggish thing I've ever seen. It took many seconds to input an address, to update the map, to navigate through the menus. To do anything, actually.
Have they updated it and made it faster by now?
What's
VicksBlue said:
Hello NEXUS S owners,
I don't get Mobile Maps 10 working on my NEXUS S.
Installing is no problem, but it wont't run...
My S isn't Rooted yet, is that the problem?, or because there isn't a real SD card?
Sygic Aura 2.1 is running fine.
Any idees?
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My nexus S also like that
So How can we fix that problem?
I have tried CoPilot and thought it was pretty decent, and fairly accurate, but a little difficult to figure out and set things in the menus. Once you get used to things it isn't that bad though.
I had no real complaints about the stock Sprint Navigation on my Epic, other than it takes so darn long to first start up. By the time you get it started up you're already to your destination. LOL
I'm currently TRYING to get Sygic Aura running, but I am finding it most annoying that I have to download maps via the phone, and the download is ridiculously slow! I chose only ONE small map for my state, and it is taking way too long. It has been downloading now for 1 hour and 10 minutes and it is not even quite halfway finished. That is just STUPID! I actually tried it a couple days ago and when I saw how long it would take I just gave up, but figured I'd give it another shot. I might just give up again and trash it, unless I find another source for the maps. I can only imagine how long it is going to take to download the maps of the 8 other states I really NEED for this to be functional for me.
iGO version 8.4.2.139242 runs smoot on Nexus S Android 2.3.3 GRI40
have any one tried the OpenSource freewares GPS apps yet?
there was one mentioned in the XDA front page a few weeks back
For the Navigon Users. I contacted Navigon and they are working on a update for the nexus S
At Nexus navigon s not working.
With bluetooht isntalpogramme (apk.) kan Receptions not known.
SPB is not working in TV
Nexus's not good for me telefon.
VicksBlue said:
Hello NEXUS S owners,
I don't get Mobile Maps 10 working on my NEXUS S.
Installing is no problem, but it wont't run...
My S isn't Rooted yet, is that the problem?, or because there isn't a real SD card?
Sygic Aura 2.1 is running fine.
Any idees?
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No root is not a problem here.
I have rooted i9023, and Mobile Maps 10 also does not work
One apk give me only FC, another showing first screen of application and then closing it.
I used to use it on HTC's Hero and worked perfectly...
I dont know whats wrong...
Hi....
I'm trying to collect some opinions and experiences of sat nav software on android..
I'm trying to achieve the same functionality I had on my winmo 6.5 using tomtom.
With that setup I was able to run tomtom in the foreground and have music on in the background.. With my bluetooth device I was still able to skip tracks in the back ground.
Currently I have used co pilot 8 on my android hyper droid rom v7. Some issue s I have now is.
when co pilot is in the foreground my bluetooth will not skip tracks to music in the background.
I have used this with no problems for 2 long journeys..but now all a sudden as soon as my phone gets a gps fix..co pilot freezes.. Tried reboot but that's didn't solve problem.
But if I use google navigation..that works fine with gps..so I don't think it gps hardware thats malfunctioning.
what's peoples thoughts on this please
check my thread here
what satnav...
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I think this is not relative to copilot.
Got this problem with copilot, then i test with glob trafic and got the problem too...
I think it's gps relative ... perhaps kernel too confused...
Tried several kernel and got the problem with all of them....
Just cooked and installed a rom on my Telstra GT-I9000T handset and I couldn't be happier. The speed has more than doubled and I am free from Telstra refusing to release updates and their bloatware. Any way I have some Questions.
I'v installed Doc's 9.6.6 Rom and it's going quite well.
1. The GPS has improved but I think it could still be better. I see there is an APP out there called GPS Aids and I was wondering if it would improve my GPS functionality or would it not work with a custom rom like mine?
Are there any methods to make my GPS better? I feel that this is the phone's achilles heal.
2. I now have the option under settings > About Phone > Software Update. I guess Samsung or Google will make Gingerbread avaliable for the SGS soon. When it is will i be upgraded OTA with this software update feature?
3. Any word on when gingerbread is coming out and if/when it will be avaliable in the RomKitchen? I know it's in Beta testing at the moment. Can't be too long before it starts to get released around the globe.
1. You could try a newer rom/modem as they definitely help out with GPS. Currently on JQ1 I get a lock within 5 secs accurate to about 10m. You could also try Faster Fix from the market
2. Upgrade will happen when Samsung releases it.
3. Supposed to be coming out March but no one really knows.
gbatman said:
Just cooked and installed a rom on my Telstra GT-I9000T handset and I couldn't be happier. The speed has more than doubled and I am free from Telstra refusing to release updates and their bloatware. Any way I have some Questions.
I'v installed Doc's 9.6.6 Rom and it's going quite well.
1. The GPS has improved but I think it could still be better. I see there is an APP out there called GPS Aids and I was wondering if it would improve my GPS functionality or would it not work with a custom rom like mine?
Are there any methods to make my GPS better? I feel that this is the phone's achilles heal.
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GPS Aids do works on Doc's ROM. What it does is speed up satellite discovery. So in theory you'll see satellites faster, but this doesn't necessarily means that it will be locked faster.
On my SGS it takes an average of 20s to lock using LBSTestMode. Some navigation apps takes longer though (not sure why). Also as utsmaster18 said, fasterfix helps too.
Latest DOC's ROM is 9.9.5 (based on JS8) and I've read (can't remember what thread) that ZSJPG modem is very good. I'm using JS8 + JPY CSC + ZSJPG modem, with Damian Kernel. I have gps aids and faster fix and I do love the GPS performance.
2. I now have the option under settings > About Phone > Software Update. I guess Samsung or Google will make Gingerbread avaliable for the SGS soon. When it is will i be upgraded OTA with this software update feature?
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I don't think this function works at all. Even on my stock ROM this was useless. At least for me. I'd say you'll be best served by the XDA comunity.
3. Any word on when gingerbread is coming out and if/when it will be avaliable in the RomKitchen? I know it's in Beta testing at the moment. Can't be too long before it starts to get released around the globe.
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Rumor says it would be out this month. In fact there is a leaked beta ROM already out and many custom ROMS built on top of it. But an official *golden* ROM from Samsung, I think that even they (samsung developers) can't tell for sure.
This is my ROM:
XWJS5_Wipe-v9_6_6-23-29-22-04-03-rM9FJUquQU
I got the GPS working.
First I used an ap called GPS Status to reset my GPS data as Dialing *#*#1472365#*#* does not work for me.
After I cleared all my GPS data I used FasterFix to add the fix although I am not sure if FasterFix was necessary as maybe clearing the data was all I needed to do.
GPS is really good now though.
I also got the compas working in GPS Status. First time I have had a compas work on my phone.
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I don't think this function works at all. Even on my stock ROM this was useless. At least for me. I'd say you'll be best served by the XDA comunity.
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I have a mate with an old Nexus phone and he recieves firmware updates OTA. I never had this with my stock firmware (2.1-Update1) but Telstra probably removed it.
It will be interesting to see if I am able to update this way.
I may be wrong, but I guess Nexus firmware comes from Google itself, while we have to wait for samsung to release it. That's why we probably won't get updates through that menu.
At least on stock froyo (JPY) that menu hasn't worked for me. Not even to tell that I was running the most updated firmware. All I got was errors connecting to the server, or some other words with the same meaning
I'm pretty sure you're right and nexus firmware comes straight from Google.
GPS Aids and Doc's Rom works well together and gave me GPS lock in 2 minutes or so.
That's with JPE modem.
Now using Darky's 9.4, JQ1 modem without GPS Aids and getting locked in under 30 seconds with Google Maps and Navigation.
But I'm not knocking ROM creators around here, GPS Aids and Doc Rom FTW!
And yes, Nexus handsets get OTA directly from Google, no mobile operators in the damn way.
I might try GPS AIDS.
The clearing the data method with GPS Status then using Fast fix has made my GPS super accurate but it takes forever to get a fix and actually start working.
Just another question. Not really related to the OP but my provider has released 2.2 and there is a new modem JP9. Is it worth flashing this to my phone. I am running JL2 and it seems fine. Has any one compared JL2 to JP9?
Since I received the Gingerbread OTA I have seen that when run gMaps it takes long time (minutes) to fix GPS. I think that is only for cold start, coz after fix if I close an restart the GPS it fixes in few seconds as normal.
I have tried with GPS Status but it seems everything OK.
Before Gingerbread it was really fast fixing both in cold and warm start.
Thx
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I've also noticed the same problem. GPS seems to be much slower getting a fix on my position - even with a clear sky and at places it worked well before. Don't know if there's much I can do about it but hope for a patch from Google.
Seems that it's a very common issue, try to google " gingerbread slow gps fix"
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Stock 2.3.3 ROM after OTA update, GPS only locked 1 out of 10 tries, and took a long time to do so. It is not even stable, and lost signal after a few minutes. I had looked everywhere including google forum, and there is no joy.
Finally read it somewhere to try GpsFix in the market and now GPS fixes in <10 seconds!
GPS-Fix Problem with Gingerbread
Hello,
i have the same problem after upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.3. I have found this thread in the Google support forum (Search after this with Google):
GPS Navigation problems after Gingerbread update
and the issue is known aswell at Google issue tracking list (Search after this with Google):
NMEA Listener no longer working after upgrade to Gingerbread Issue ID 15500
The issue has been assigned medium priority over there. Maybe if more people can go there and star the issue, it will get up voted.
Sorry that i doesn't post the links directly, but its not permitted for me (not enough post so far)
The issue hasn't been assigned anything yet, the priority is 'medium' by default, once someone takes ownership of it, it should get a proper priority.
In the meantime you might like to try this:-
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/09/09/gps-fix-for-cyanogenmod-6-on-the-nexus-one/
It works for me.
Hope it helps.
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In the meantime you might like to try this:-
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/09/09/gps-fix-for-cyanogenmod-6-on-the-nexus-one/
It works for me.
Hope it helps.
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Yes, the GpsFix only worked for a few days, then the same problem surfaced again. So I followed the link and voila! now fast GPS fix again! Thanks!
Seems that 2.3.4 update fixed it...
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I had the same problem on 2.3.4 and I fixed with the GPS Status, there is an option to clear all gps data. That worked for me, now the gps fix my position in a few seconds.
i used this
i have been using this [APP][ROOT] FasterFix [V1.5] - xda-developers. It needs root and also needs to be run once everytime i flash a nightly.
I get a fix in "seconds" rather than instantly. But i'm going to try that link posted above. You guys should check it out since nobody has mentioned it.
edit: on a second thought, i'd rather not try anything else because of the golden saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it" : )
That app will do nothing for the O2X, as it doesn't use the gps.conf file.
Anything it does is a placebo. CM7 now comes with a couple of GPS fixes, and that is probably the difference you're seeing.
I installed the cynomod rom on an N1 with 2.3.3 android version.
Now i reïnstalled Sygic mobile maps 2010 V8.22 but i can't get a GPS signal.
Is sygic not compatibel with 2.3.3 or wat is the problem?
ydq473 said:
I installed the cynomod rom on an N1 with 2.3.3 android version.
Now i reïnstalled Sygic mobile maps 2010 V8.22 but i can't get a GPS signal.
Is sygic not compatibel with 2.3.3 or wat is the problem?
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I used it a few times...so I can tell you that it does work with gingerbread...but can't recall the version number of sygic...I uninstalled due to lack of search engine that is tied in with maps like Google navigation/app.
it seems a common problem on (certain?) other phones running 2.3.3.
http://support.sygic.com/sygic
most of it seems like crashing issues, but i do seem to recall seeing a few GPS connectivity related issues.
fwiw, in on 2.3.4 and sygic works perfect for me. also, there was an update for the main app yesterday which fixed various bugs; try an update!