I have been using the Locate Me function on my Windows Mobile device. The service works well as it uses cell tower information. My question is why the iphone gets all the cool stuff. The below link is to a story that talks about Skyhook and using Wifi locations to give a better location on Google Maps. Why cant wifi enabled WM phones have this? This would be awesome for phones without gps. Just a thought. Anyone have any input on this one?
http://www.iphoneatlas.com/2008/03/11/apple-submit-wifi-location-information-to-skyhook/
Is this what you're referring to:
http://www.navizon.com/navizon_v-gps.asp
I have compared this with google maps' locate me and found google maps to be more accurate in general and google is free.
IMHO, a real GPS receiver is a lot better and those are cheap these days (~$50).
but the above referenced service is a part of the google maps that are on the iphone. my question is why this isnt available on WM phones? there may be other services like this but they charge. Google is better and free
tadevinney said:
but the above referenced service is a part of the google maps that are on the iphone. my question is why this isnt available on WM phones? there may be other services like this but they charge. Google is better and free
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not sure if ur aware.. but ttrans rom has google maps with this app in it.. work on my tmo wing..
wifi
Navizon also uses wifi to help locate you. If you are in an urban area it will be more accurate than Google (but you have to have the premium membership for that accuracy).
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Does GoogleMaps Mobile work on the HTC Touch Diamond?
Does it work with the GPS?
Can you link adresses in your contacts to GoogleMaps mobile?
I am not sure but I think the iPhone can do all that, right?
It "technically works" but will basically "undo" the performance tweaks you did......not sure why, but I believe the Java runtime in use by Google Maps is the issue...I did the following:
1) did the performance tweaks
2) installed some apps, including Google Maps
3) phone was back to crawling speed
4) uninstalled Google Maps
5) Performance returned to post-performance tweak
Just my .02
Pure GPS functionality did indeed work quite well....but performance was killed...
What a bummer... what about WindowsLiveSearch mobile (and its map function)?
Live Search is installed and working fine....makes me think it HAS TO have something to do with the Java Runtime, which is unique to the Google Maps app....
Does Live Search offer map search and gps functionality too?
Is there anything similar like google maps? I really like the feature to put in your locations (which would be done automatically by gps) and search for places of interest... :/
P.S.: And actually, when I think about it... the HTC Touch Diamond comes with GPS and is targeted to be an iPhone killer (sort of). Why would HTC not include Google Maps as a quick an easy solution to take advantage of the phone's functionality. Think about a casual user who wants to find a Starbucks in a foreign city. Or a business man who gets a new meeting with an address he does not know immediately (starting Google maps form the address in your contacts would be so cool).
@HTC: I hope you think about this for the HTC Touch PRO!!!!
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3) phone was back to crawling speed
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So again the device is "crawiling" out of the box?! Damn you HTC!
Does google sell there maps alone for installation on Storagecard ?
everytime the location needs to be downloaded GPRS
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Does google sell there maps alone for installation on Storagecard ?
everytime the location needs to be downloaded GPRS
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No, you have to be connected to the internet (3G ) in order to search and get the maps. That actually is the main purpose: Up to date map searching... online
I've been using Google Maps fine without any performance issues at all.
Haven't tried anything to do with address book integration though.
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I've been using Google Maps fine without any performance issues at all.
Haven't tried anything to do with address book integration though.
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So it does not slow down your device?
You installed Google Maps Mobile, right?
Maybe I can make the developer of PocketInformant make to intergrate MobileLiveSearch/GoogleMaps mobile to be linked with addresses (as an option)
It doesn't seem to have slowed down the device at all, but I did install it quite early on so I may not have noticed.
I might remove it later and see if the device speeds up at all and report back but I have to say right now I'm pretty happy with the performance.
Oh, and yes it was google maps mobile.
I have version 2.1.0.10 installed, and it didn't slow my device down at all.
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It doesn't seem to have slowed down the device at all, but I did install it quite early on so I may not have noticed.
I might remove it later and see if the device speeds up at all and report back but I have to say right now I'm pretty happy with the performance.
Oh, and yes it was google maps mobile.
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Thanks
That makes me quite happy right now ^^)
Does it work fine with the built in GPS?
Do you use it on 3G? How long does it take to load a local map and how long does it take to search for local businesses in this area (e.g. McDonalds )
BTW: Does is support VGA or is it all double sized?
Glad to hear not everyone is having the Google Maps issue....for me....I did the following:
- Took it out of the box (was slow as dirt)
- Installed Advanced Config - made performance tweaks (became fast)
- Installed Google Maps (machine slowed although not to the original speed)
- Uninstalled Google Maps (speed returned)
- Installed Live Search & Live Maps for WM
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- Installed Live Search & Live Maps for WM
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How is live search/maps performing?
Is it working like live search in your browser? (so all europe is available?)
Live Maps mobile does not work for Asian countries. Anyone else has a successful installation and use of Google Maps?
I installed it and it slowed down my diamond badly even after I terminated the program?! weird....
tried installing Google Maps again. Thought I needed to soft reset the phone for it to work properly.
Previous install (w/o soft reset), total memory used was 81% - damn sluggish!
Current install, total memory used 61%
Currently not sluggish at all. I'll play around for a day more and I'll provide updates.
can you tell me how to setup the gps in order to work with google maps?
Thanks a lot!
It just works.
Google maps is also not slow at all??
Works like a charm, I like driving around with GPS on sattelite view, it just as someone is watching me 'from above' Really, really smooth map movement on HSDPA.
Hello. Can i use google maps on my touch pro as a gps that tells when to turn and that for free? Or do i need wifi connection? :S
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Hello. Can i use google maps on my touch pro as a gps that tells when to turn and that for free? Or do i need wifi connection? :S
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Google maps will use your data connection to load the maps. Google Maps doesn't give voice directions. You can use another free program called amaze gps and it gives you voice directions. Although it will still use your data connection.
you could also try nav4all..
the GPS is free to use - however - depeinding upon what software you're using to view the maps - that can cost.
If you're using google maps or any other type of GPS software that downloads the maps "on the fly" via an internet connection - then it's using your dataplan to download the maps - which may or may not cost you depending upon what type of data plan you have. If you want ot avoid that issue then you need to get some other software like TomTom or Igo - those actually let you store the maps on your SD card, thus no internet connection required - you just use the GPS signal - which is always free.
Are there free apps that have maps on your phone? Would that decrease the memory usage if you are only using GPS as opposed to GPS & Data?
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the GPS is free to use - however - depeinding upon what software you're using to view the maps - that can cost.
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I'm just a wanna-be techie...but don't most users of PPC's have the unlimited data plans? I know hubby and I both have Touch Pros and it is $30 a month for unlimited data total for us.
PPC's are just way too much hardware for someone NOT using the data options. I rely far more on non-phone features.
lol, well yeah most people do. I just got laid off so why pay 120 a month when i can cut my bill almost in half. Im not driving everyday anymore so i dont need the data.
Try terracrosser, it will download google maps or yahoo maps at the zoom you specify then retreive them as you drive. The program is a bit clunky but it does work. And its free. Just a gps signal is needed.
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Are there free apps that have maps on your phone? Would that decrease the memory usage if you are only using GPS as opposed to GPS & Data?
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I've never heard of one - map data is expensive to come by for providers, so they will generally either charge for the product (Garmin, Tom Tom, etc.) or will provide it on an as-requested basis with some sort of ad revenue (aMaze, and I think nav4all). Google is (for now) an exception to the can't-get-something-for-nothing rule, but you have to have a data plan to use them. If you can live with ads (and last time I used it, they didn't have any yet) aMazeGPS keeps advertising that they will allow caching of maps in an upcoming version so you could potentially download the maps you need for a trip while you're on your home network.
im using garmin mobile xt on my touch pro. the maps can be preinstalled to the phone so there is no charge when using gps.
can any one suggest me gps software for india map
Search the Tattoo sub-forum for Google Maps Navigation, and you'll find a cracked version of Maps with Navigation enabled. Works well for me.
A lot of GPS company is providing GPS maps for India at very cheap rates or for free. Also they are offering GPS maps for the mobile phones also. I really like the services offered by SatGuide.
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Hi,
Am from India, can any one guide me where I can get offline maps for my Samsung Galaxy S mobile?
(It has google maps and navigation inbuild in it.. But I don't get bandwidth always while navigation.)
Thanks and regards,
Senthur Pandian
Try MapDroyd or NavDroyd from the market. Might work
Senthurpandian.r said:
Hi,
Am from India, can any one guide me where I can get offline maps for my Samsung Galaxy S mobile?
(It has google maps and navigation inbuild in it.. But I don't get bandwidth always while navigation.)
Thanks and regards,
Senthur Pandian
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If it's a freeware, it's more useful..
I use mapdroid, its free and you can select what parts of the world you d/l as map packs. Not hugely detailed maps but pretty damn good for a freebie!
Depends on where you live, how detailed the maps are. Especially for walking they tend to be better than commercial maps. But house numbers are often missing. In the Netherlands the map is excellent.
The maps are from the Openstreetmap project. If you notice something missing, get an account on openstreetmap dot org and add it. I use 'GPStracker Lite' to upload GPS traces to the openstreetmap site, which makes it easy to add missing pieces.
On the openstreetmap site it is also easy to verify what the map will look like before installing for your area.
I am planning to go on holiday soon and after a good few hours googling I found that Android STILL has no GPS solution!! (amazing as its the biggest mobile OS at the moment and its been around a good few years...)
Just want to make sure Im not missing something here, because if there is navigation software for android I have missed and someone knows about please let me know!!
Google Maps is completely useless as I will be out the country and data will cost an arm and a leg. I am not going to "Cache within 10 miles" an entire country either. Cant imagine whose good idea it was to have internet-dependant GPS.
I seen some other software out there (copilot, etc) but seem of low quality (which I dont mind!) but are limiting in which countries they support, I haven't seen any with Chinese maps...
I used to have an N95 with Ovi Maps which was awesome! I assumed as its old-technology now Android would have something similar.
Alternatively, if anyone here has brought a Nokia recently and are not happy with it and fancy swapping it for my o2x let me know (sorry but Android is a pile I mean SMS doesnt even show the right time stamps lol)
Sorry if its a bit of a rant. I just got a 24 month contract with a phone that basically allows me to browse facebook whilst taking a dump in hi-res but not much else. My own fault for not looking into android first though...
Seriously, if anyone knows any software that can do the job, please let me know!
Try Navigon. I used it on my iPhone and I loved it.
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For those looking for maps application with offline capability and Chinese maps support, this link may help:
http://androidforums.com/android-applications/148787-review-free-offline-map-gps-software.html
Use sygic aura
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I used Navit (totally free) this summer. You can download offline maps directly from the app, or best from Navit website, you can find tutorials on the net (the advantage of this method is that you can select specific areas of interest if you don't need the whole country map).
Maps are Openstreet maps. I think you can import other formats but I didn't try.
Maps are updated once a week, on Friday I think.
navigon works great and uses offline maps (you can download the maps on pc or on phone thru wifi or datanetwork)
Igo excellent, way better then johnjohn uhrm tomtom
i´m using navigon europe, works fine !
no mobile data connection needed, maps (whole europe) get downloaded to sd card.
so you can use in different countries without costs ...
I have tried ndrive and works well. Downloaded maps for my country so didnt need to use data connection
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sofar ive tried the google maps, sygic, navigon, and igo and i found that sygic was the best for me. they all offer pretty much the same thing except google since its not offline but sygic had the newest maps.
Unlock your phone and buy a prepaid SIM card, that way you'll be able to use Google maps as well as all the niceties hat you're used to while traveling.
iGo is the best I've ever seen. You can download the maps to the SD, so data won't be a problem.
Sygic makes a lot of mistakes during navigation:
-Wanted to make me turn in a oneway street
-Tells me to turn right on a strait road without any streets right or left.
For me still google maps till Tomtom will be available.
cheers everyone, appreciate all the suggestions. will be checking them out see which one does the job
theres a lot more available than I thought! so cheers!
I also flashed Cyanogenmod, much much more happier with Android in general now
Consider waze, free, community based gps
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I just joined the android family and I am currently living in China, so I am also looking for offline/turn by turn navigation for android.
It can be paid solution as well. What I need is detailed and accurate maps for China.
using ndrive, and everything fine, it gives me correct directions and advise speed cameras
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I just joined the android family and I am currently living in China, so I am also looking for offline/turn by turn navigation for android.
It can be paid solution as well. What I need is detailed and accurate maps for China.
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Look out Navit or it's better fork ZANavi. It uses openstreet maps, offline, free. Not as sexy as paid solutions but works good.
You can download maps from the app, or use this to select a custom area: http://maps5.navit-project.org/