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Google Navigator

I was wondering if anyone has used or tried Google Navigator? The verison i have keeps crashing and i wanted to see if anyone knows of where i can get the new verison for it at? To me when its working its alot better than google maps. Just wanting to get it working.

Is there any way to "pre-download" maps for someone not on a data plan? I would love this!

dealwagon said:
Is there any way to "pre-download" maps for someone not on a data plan? I would love this!
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You could possibly share with someone that has the maps already downloaded

Google Navigator v. 3.8
Yes, I purchased google navigator several weeks. I think it's up to version 3.8 now, which is pretty good and becoming more stable. It can be purchased here - http://www.pdafun.net/buy.htm
dealwagon,
As far as "pre-downloading" maps for offline use., that's a no go and not an option for Google Navigator. Your best bet is using Tom Tom, iGo, Garmin, etc, that uses phone's internal gps. You may want to check this out though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667

Google Navigator 4.2
WARNING:
NO WAREZ OR WAREZ OFFERS!
THIS IS YOUR FIRST WARNING AND IVE SEEN YOU ASKING FOR V4.2
STOP ASKING/OFFERING OR I WILL BAN YOU FOR A COUPLE DAYS

4.3 is out and about and yes I have it....... Its hard to believe but.... I actually have a legitimate copy which I paid for!! My new GPS antenna for the Kaiser should be here tommorrow or Saturday. I am getting 7-8 satellites right now, but hope to improve it with a external antenna..........
I got hooked on the Google Navigator when the guy I bought the phone off of sent me a DVD with 4.3 gigs of applications on it for the Kaiser

Guys if you have to purchase this software I wouldn't mention sharing stuff on here because that might be considered warez and will get you the banhammer from the mods.

I NEED GPS software, but which one??

Yes, I know there are several threads out there asking which is best, prettiest or whatever, but, I have TomTom installed on my Tilt with a flashed rom, but everything I've read says that TomTom will not be issuing US maps with version 7 and later. And then I read that Garmin XT has caused a lot of problems on phones. IGO is expensive. So, what is a Tilt owner to do?!?

I personally use Tomtom7 and iGO8 (mainly iGO8 which works awesome with TTS). You're other choices are Google Maps, Windows Live, Garmin, and a few others.

kareem9nba said:
I personally use Tomtom7 and iGO8 (mainly iGO8 which works awesome with TTS). You're other choices are Google Maps, Windows Live, Garmin, and a few others.
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His next question I'm sure is where did you get your v7 maps, or how did you get v7 maps...
and of course, we only want to know LEGAL ways to do so.
I personally own TomTom Navigator 6, and I love it. I've got maps 6.010, so I don't think I can use them on TomTom Navigator 7. They are up-to-date enough for my driving, but I wouldn't mind the ability to update/edit maps in 7, and the ability to change the 'car' would be fun too.

I like iGO8 too.

IGO8 for me too. I used to use Tomtom all the time but their maps were not the best. IGO8 maps etc. work much better for me.

google?
Google maps?

Navizon is good. If you want vocal turn by turn directions, Nav4All is free.

The problem with IGO 8 is it's huge. The maps for Europe are 1.5gb - which is about 1gb more than I can spare

adstevenson said:
Yes, I know there are several threads out there asking which is best, prettiest or whatever, but, I have TomTom installed on my Tilt with a flashed rom, but everything I've read says that TomTom will not be issuing US maps with version 7 and later. And then I read that Garmin XT has caused a lot of problems on phones. IGO is expensive. So, what is a Tilt owner to do?!?
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I was using iGuidance on PDA Mio DigiWalker. But version 4 doesn't work on HTC TyTN So after some tests found OnCourse (based on iGo, but have better features). Hope iGuidance newer version will be much better so I can use it again on my TyTN.

Yesterday i installed TomTom and IGO8 and they both work brill they both have there advantages but the IGO does find the GPS a lot quicker if you do a good google you can find everything you need

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll try the new ones, and see which one fits my needs the best.

i use tomtom navigator !
works great !

GTX2009 said:
i use tomtom navigator !
works great !
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How did you get the US map? Version 7 doesn't have US maps that you can buy, unless you live OUTSIDE of the US!

I use CoPilot 7 and have found it to be very good.

Since you're in the US, Street Atlas 2009 is on the cheap side but perfectly usable.

adstevenson said:
Yes, I know there are several threads out there asking which is best, prettiest or whatever, but, I have TomTom installed on my Tilt with a flashed rom, but everything I've read says that TomTom will not be issuing US maps with version 7 and later. And then I read that Garmin XT has caused a lot of problems on phones. IGO is expensive. So, what is a Tilt owner to do?!?
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I have used both TomTom 7 and Garmen XT in my 8925 (Tilt). My choice..... the Garmin XT.
Tom Tom was fine but the maps are out of date unless you live in Europe. The US maps are still in 2006 and TT isnt sure they will be updated given the huge hacking of their TT7 by US naughty boys....
Ill put my Xt against any TT7, and I will win. The down side to the XT is there is no qwerty keyboard lettering which drives me nutz!

adstevenson said:
....... And then I read that Garmin XT has caused a lot of problems on phones. IGO is expensive. So, what is a Tilt owner to do?!?
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Ive been running my G-XT for awhile now without any issues what so ever. Me likie my XT. I also ran the TT7 but dumped it because of the poor outdated maps.
Expensive? $00.00 for my XT.... "The truth is out there."

I currently have installed and working with US maps:
Garmin XT 2009 V5.00.20wp
TomTom 7.910 (9185)
iGO8 8.0.049545 June 30 2008
Navigon 7.31 build 137
I am a GPS junkie! I like them all for different reasons.
Navigon is the most aesthitic looking program and Reality view is awesome.
iGO8 and its true TTS is great and a very user controlable interface.
Tom Tom is a great all around application and works well.
Garmin XT has a nice UI, easy to use and the ability to load smaller map files rather thatn the entire US.
Hopes this helps. You should find something you like. If you need anything let me know via PM or IM if you see me. Kevin

adstevenson said:
How did you get the US map? Version 7 doesn't have US maps that you can buy, unless you live OUTSIDE of the US!
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Two words: Bit Torrent. No, I won't tell you the search terms, or where to search. (I won't put it on my 4shared either).

I like Garmin Mobile XT. So far its better...........

[APP REQUEST] - GPS Tagging for Fishing spots

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and the touch pro for that matter. I'm an avid fisher in south georgia and am in need of an app to help me tag gps locations on some of the rivers and lakes around here. I have a Fish Finder on my boat but not a gps unit. Since my phone has the hardware built in, I figured I could save a few bucks and use it for the funcionality. I've searched the forums and google to no avail. Does anyone know of a program for winmo that is either dedicated to this or could be used to accomplish this. I guess something like google maps but with more focus on the lakes and rivers.
I know you guys will come through so thanks in advance.
-Brian

I agree
we need something that can be used like a hand held GPS and not just driving directions from Google Maps and AmazeGPS. Something that actually shows the coordinates where you are so you can set a marker to go back to that spot.
GREAT IDEA SIR.
Anyone know of some wares which can do this... Does not have to be free, but free is preferred!
ROMeOS RULES
--ReMMy1100

Pretty sure this does what you need:
http://aeguerre.free.fr/Public/PocketPC/NoniGPSPlot/EN/index.php
NoniGPSPlot
It reminds of my old Garmin eTrex. And not the color one either, the original yellow waterproof one.

Sweet find, looks like it might be just what I need.
Installed, and will test it out on my next excursion.
On a side note, I also found a program called Run.GPS but it's a pay program, Anyone know if it is better. They state that it is made for many different sporting applications. Just wondering if it's worth the extra money over the free one listed by phobos512?

not working on HTC HD2
I downloaded the smartphone version but its still not working

Garmin App?

Hello all,
I've recently migrated from WM6.1 to the Android platform, but have been dissapointed with the nav apps available.
Now that Garmin has released their own Android-based phone will there be an Android app coming available so I can use my maps again?
Can it be extracted from a nuviphone ROM?
The app itself is free for smartphones and WM so...
Thanks.

The Garmin Nuvifone is based on Linux but it is not Android. It's Garmin's own mobile OS and in no way compatible with Android.

As I've said before, with the NuviPhone line, I'll be surprised if Garmin makes a navigation app for Android. This may change as Android becomes more common on non-smartphone mobile devices though.
In any case, I'm a big Garmin fan. I've been pleased with nearly every one of their products and their customer support should be the standard by which all others are measured.
If you are looking for a solution for Android, I'd highly recommend CoPilot Live. It's not quite as polished and complete as Garmin's stuff. But it works. And it's head and shoulders above any of the other navigation apps available at the moment. It's a $30 investment, but that's still a bargain.
I use mine very often for travel and have been pleased with it. I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.

Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.

tdusen said:
Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.
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Agreed. I have the TOPO maps for Canada and have used them quite a bit. They may be old, but how much does that stuff change anyway?
I love the Garmin stuff, but it sounds like I'll have to get used to something else until the assimilation is complete...
I will look into CoPilot, thanks.

The current nuviphone is not Android, but they have said that the next version of the nuviphone will be running Android. Just not yet. Once this happens, they may have an Android app out who knows.
For everyone talking about losing coverage, don't you think Garmin has thought about something like that? They probably the biggest GPS company. They would be dumb if all the data wasn't all pre-loaded into the phone somehow in case you go out of coverage.

tdusen said:
Until you lose cell coverage, then you're stuck. On device map storage is the only way to go.
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Who are you responding to?
If the message immediately before yours, then your response is misleading and incorrect since copilot has all maps and nav soft ON DEVICE. Cell coverage is irrelevant.

f4phantomii said:
I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.
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Yes, it was directed at the comment right above mine. My point was that relying on online only mapping works only as long as you can maintain a data connection. And that storing the maps on the device, like Copilot, is my preferred mapping solution.
In short, we are in agreement.

Another vote here for copilot (and storing maps on your device).

f4phantomii said:
I just wish Google would bite the bullet and provide realtime navigation on their maps app. They'd put everyone else out of business.
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Damn I love being right!

f4phantomii said:
Damn I love being right!
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Too bad cell phone coverage is not ubiquitous quite yet.
I doubt you would even be able to have a smooth experience at 50+mph on EDGE.
But having said that, Google is definitely posturing itself quite well for the future capability of wireless.
I <3 innovation.

Why is this such a big deal? As I see it, the only thing impacted is Telenav and that's only because it's free. There's no reason to think it will impact the sales of Garmin or TomTom.

why no tomtom?

hi just took delivery of a razr i ,tried downloading all my apps from play store ,i had paid for tomtom uk [android]
for my galaxy s 3 ,but it stated that it is not compatible with the razr i strange any help please

at a guess its because it wasnt designed to be used with the intel chip inside razr i ...s3 uses arm technology

ahhh yes ,well i dont want to loose it guess ill buy a cheap android tablet for the car

that'll work,but personally i like the google maps/navigate as its always up to date and free..

I have Navfree which free and uses Openstreetmap and Ndrive paid for which use Navteq maps and another one Sygic which uses TomTom all work on the Razr i

try to contact tomtom support and ask for an update enabling x86 version.

I loved TomTom on my DHD, a month later i bought the RAZR i. It was the first navigation i really liked, had not a bulky interface and looked like it was meant to be used on android. I was really disappointed it wouldn't work on the RAZR.
Can you save the maps on the SD Card? I'm using sygic now as i can just download the maps i want to in a few minutes. The Europe maps take so much space and i need them so rarely..

CentaXx said:
I loved TomTom on my DHD, a month later i bought the RAZR i. It was the first navigation i really liked, had not a bulky interface and looked like it was meant to be used on android. I was really disappointed it wouldn't work on the RAZR.
Can you save the maps on the SD Card? I'm using sygic now as i can just download the maps i want to in a few minutes. The Europe maps take so much space and i need them so rarely..
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I always thought that TomTom is the best navigation, I used it on all previous devices. Now I use Navigon and I'm not dissapointed. It's stable with nice interface und practical features. Regarding pictures on the Google Play TomTom has less transparent interface and it demands more memory. Try Navigon and ask yourself: do I miss something?

piskr said:
I always thought that TomTom is the best navigation
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My thought is that Tomtom on Android is not what you except from it.
I use Sygic from years and it works as well as a "good" Tomtom... understand: better than Tomtom on Android.
I was a little bit disappointed by the Android version of Tomtom, so I stay with Sygic that works pretty well (and is fully compatible with the Razr i)
Navigon feel clunky and not so good, I tried it once, didn't like it... for a higher price than sygic.

I know it's no help, but...
CoPilot Live Premium Europe
runs fine on the RAZR i too.
Hope you can sort it out with the TomTom support.

I'm very happy with the (free) Google navigation product.
No frills, but it gets you from A to B just fine, including re-routing around bad traffic.
P.

yes i have navigon so i will use that for now ,who knows in the future it may be possible ,ay but what a nice little phone this is!

AW: why no tomtom?
My dad got his Razr I today. It was shipped with ICS and I installed all his neccesary apps. TomTom was one of them, It worked fine until I did the update to Jelly Bean. Then it started to close itsself. Reinstalling didn't help either.
So I can definitly say, that Jelly Bean is causing the problems. I think the guys from TomTom will be able to fix this easily