Okay, so I am trying to get a decent GPS software for my AT&T Tilt. I have been using DeLorme Street Atlas 2008 (bought it when I was lost in Seattle last year) and it's pretty limiting. I was hoping to find something better.
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, please post them.
I thought I was going to try Tom Tom, but I don't want to buy an old version. I saw a cab for version 7 on here, but I went to Tom Tom's website and I can't find any North American maps for version 7 (and I can't even find version 7 for sale on their website). So I don't know what's going on there. Is version 7 just a beta or something? Is it any better than version 6? I don't feel comfortable buying version 6 knowing that there is a later version...
If anyone can suggest a good GPS program (and where to buy it) with North American maps, that would be great. Or if someone can tell me where I can get Tom Tom 7 (and a North American map for it) that would be great too.
I'm using iGo8 on my Touch HD, and also my el cheap Navigo GPS system.
It's nice (3d building display, so you actually get a visual impression in 3d of your surroundings), but it runs fairly slowly, even on the Touch HD.
However, my father loves his TomTom, and I think it's an easier program to use, so it depends on your tastes and availability - skins are available for iGo to make it look like TomTom, but it's still a bit too feature heavy for the CPUs. It can be toned down to run smoother though.
There are various other apps out there, but I think these two are highly regarded.
Regarding availability, of course, retail is the place to go. But, they can also be found elsewhere...
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Does Tom Tom 6 work on the Tilt with WM 6.1? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that 6 didn't work, but 7 does...
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Does Tom Tom 6 work on the Tilt with WM 6.1? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that 6 didn't work, but 7 does...
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i have the latest version of tomtom, and it works perfectly fine with WM6.1. offline data is the best
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i have the latest version of tomtom, and it works perfectly fine with WM6.1. offline data is the best
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By newest version, do you mean version 6 (the newest on the Tom Tom website) or version 7 (they sell version 7 maps on the Tom Tom website but not the North America website, and I can't find version 7 for sale but you can download the cab here on xda)...
version 7. you pay for the maps. i have north american and canada maps.
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version 7. you pay for the maps. i have north american and canada maps.
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Excellent, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the info.
Now, where can I find the North American maps? I looked on the TomTom website and it doesn't have a North American map for version 7...
I think there was something about having to live in the U.K. to buy the North American maps but i forgot where it was but here is the link anyways.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417400
IM Me for further detail & North America maps
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I recently received TomTom6 and have used it a few times to make sure it's what I want. It works great btw.
But my question is how does AT&T calculate the service cost? Is it Media Net? Don't want to think it's free and find a $100.00 bill. Also looking to get unlimited whatever it runs on, as I plan to do alot of traveling.
I already have a map of my hometown, and just us TomTom to navigate through the city, nothing else.
Thanks!!!
There is no additional cost to use TomTom. It will only use your data connection if you have A-GPS or TomTom Plus Services enabled.
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There is no additional cost to use TomTom. It will only use your data connection if you have A-GPS or TomTom Plus Services enabled.
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Okay thanks very much, I guess I'm set now that I can never get lost. In my own city atleast lol. Thanks again!!!
TyJaMo said:
Okay thanks very much, I guess I'm set now that I can never get lost. In my own city atleast lol. Thanks again!!!
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why not use tt7?
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why not use tt7?
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TomTom 7 works like absolute garbage for me on every ROM I've tried. I downloaded their free map, but within 5 seconds of starting navigation, the map stops drawing, and TomTom goes into an infinite recalculating cycle.
Of course TomTom 6 wasn't much of an option either since their POI's are all out of whack. Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia was demolished in 2004, so It makes sense that the latest maps from 2007 would not have this stadium. But Citizen's Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, both built in 2004 to replace Veteran's stadium, are not listed either!
I switched to iNav since I can also run it on my laptop.
Good experience here
I recently enjoyed 3 weeks in the Los Angeles area, which is very far from my home, and it's safe to say that I and my family relied heavily on my TYTN-II with tomtom6 and the North American map I bought for it. I don't know how we would have navigated without it.
It works like a charm - only one time during the 3 weeks did I need to reset the TYTN-II to get a GPS fix.
The maps are on sale from www.tomtom.com occasionally. I bought mine for like $80.
Well I didn't go TT7 because I'm new to using GPS entirely. And I only found [wasn't really looking for] the cab to TT6.
It came with a free city map, and to me TT6 is great! [On point, gives lat & longitude points and good mph reading].
I'll look into both TT7 & iNav.
Thanks guys!
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TomTom 7 works like absolute garbage for me on every ROM I've tried. I downloaded their free map, but within 5 seconds of starting navigation, the map stops drawing, and TomTom goes into an infinite recalculating cycle.
Of course TomTom 6 wasn't much of an option either since their POI's are all out of whack. Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia was demolished in 2004, so It makes sense that the latest maps from 2007 would not have this stadium. But Citizen's Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, both built in 2004 to replace Veteran's stadium, are not listed either!
I switched to iNav since I can also run it on my laptop.
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TT7 runs an absolute treat on my Kaiser Better than TT6 did.
ADB100 said:
TT7 runs an absolute treat on my Kaiser Better than TT6 did.
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I keep hearing this from a lot of people.
What ROM are you currently running? Ever since I left Death v4.1, I've tried HyperDragon IIIi and IIIr, ROMeOS 3.x and 4.x, Garmin.DK 1 and 2, and now IBI private beta. I have have various issues with GPS on all of them. In order to get iNav to refresh the screen at full speed, I have to use GPSGate and redirect my hardware GPS to a faux COM port.
It might be the glare from your nogin
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It might be the glare from your nogin
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Funny. But since I'm a bit lazy, I've got a full head of hair at the monent...
DOH
***PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK IF YOU VIEW***I know most of you on here know all ths stuff already, but this is my post i'm broadcasting on the various forums i am a part of. anyone that is interested, don't hesitate to pM or post, this is no joke or scam or anything, just trying to get this thing gone. don't be afraid to offer, whats the worse that could happen?***
This is one of AT&T's flagship phones. In my opinion, this is the best phone available one the market today, beating the Xperia X1, iPhone, etc.
I've always been a phone freak, and I do EXTENSIVE research before purchasing a new one. I've been dealing with HTC phones for over 3 years now, and I've never had a desire to go with another company. I love windows mobile and all the cool things you can do with it. The list of programs and applications is endless.
The phone has a GPS receiver built right into it, and I loaded TomTom 7 on it, making it a fully functional GPS unit. It also features a 3.2MP camera with a super bright flash, built in FM tuner, business card reader, mp3 player, picture and video viewer, and lots of other great things. Windows Mobile 6.1 works flawlessly on this phone, thanks to the OEM HTC ROM I flashed on this FUZE, essentially making it a HTC Touch Pro.
The new Touch Flo 3D interface is something to behold. This phone is absolutely beautiful, from it's high resolution VGA screen to its "diamond cut body" and perfect form factor.
I bought this phone for over $500, and I have to say, it was worth every penny. I'm selling it cheap, so don't miss out on this sweet oppurtunity. Thanks alot for reading, and happy buying.
Please no low balls, I'd prefer cash but may consider trades. I accept paypal and money orders. Due to my low feedback, I will work with you as far as shipping arrangements go. I will provide contact information upon payment, and provide confirmation numbers and information upon receiving.
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heres a link to HTC, check it out!
www.htc.com
Why would you sell if you love it this mutch? Dunno if this forum is designed for selling Phones.
i need cash quick.. got in a pretty bad car accident and I have zero transportation, gotta pay my car insurance. I bought a piece of **** car for $300, and i don't think it would be cool to have a cell phone that is worth more than my car.
Reflex123 said:
Why would you sell if you love it this mutch? Dunno if this forum is designed for selling Phones.
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does anyone know if theres a WTB/WTS thread on here? If so, I apologize,I couldn't find it
i think you would have better luck on ebay. maybe if you stick a bunch of apps on it, like tomtom, unlock it, etc...
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i think you would have better luck on ebay. maybe if you stick a bunch of apps on it, like tomtom, unlock it, etc...
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yeah, your probably right. ok, thank you
BTW - it's a VGA screen, not QVGA.
Cheers,
Steve.
still for sale, accepting all offers... tell your friends...
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BTW - it's a VGA screen, not QVGA.
Cheers,
Steve.
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whoops.... good catch, thanks man
personally,
I am in London atm,
I got the touch pro,
I like it but it is too slow,
the performance just loses against other phones..well, not the price!
it is a great phone none the less, but would really prefer a blackberry tbh...
I have searched this forum but can't seem to find it. I am aware I have to buy the maps, I just want the CAB file that will work with the Xperia.
TT_Nav_7.910.9185_vga_black.cab - I believe that's the one I am looking for.
Thanks
Illegal request... TomTom 7 is not freeware.
TomTom itself is free - the maps aren't.
It is a valid request, I believe.
Pretty sure I got the cab off xda.
Try googling ttn7.910.9185_vga_black.cab instead.
http://rapidshare.com/files/195437755/ttn7.915.9196.vga_black.cab
Anything new with 7.915?
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TomTom itself is free
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Tell me in which country do you live ! In my country, the copyrights exist, probably you never bought TomTom or you bought it and never read the end user licence... By the way, if TomTom was free, don't you think you could easily download it from TomTom website ?
Unfortunately for us, TomTom 7 is not sold anywhere except preloaded on some mobiles... Even TomTom technical support people don't understand this actual marketing strategy.
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By the way, if TomTom was free, don't you think you could easily download it from TomTom website ?
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Actually there is a cab file hosted on TomTom.com which you could download (but think it only works on "real" HTC devices).
There is nothing you can really do with the CAB file, other than get the free local map that TomTom offer.
However if you have paid for maps in the past, then why shouldn't you be able to run them on a different mobile?
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Tell me in which country do you live ! In my country, the copyrights exist, probably you never bought TomTom or you bought it and never read the end user licence... By the way, if TomTom was free, don't you think you could easily download it from TomTom website ?
Unfortunately for us, TomTom 7 is not sold anywhere except preloaded on some mobiles... Even TomTom technical support people don't understand this actual marketing strategy.
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Since you asked, I am from the US. You can download the program off the TT website, but it has trouble fitting into our screen due to the resolution. TT makes money by selling the maps for about 40 USD each. And yes, I did pay for them. Please do some research before you make more idiotic remarks, please. I'm not here to flame, but am here to help.
I did some research, and I would be pleased if you could give me the link where you can download the TomTom 7 binaries on the TomTom website, as in Europe, TomTom is looking actively for websites that deliver TomTom illegally to make them close.
I'm not here to flame either, sorry if I may have hurt you in any way. The only places I could find TomTom for free download are all piracy sites... Being a TomTom legal user since release 4, I contacted TomTom support to get TomTom 7, and they told me TomTom 7 wasn't available legally up to now.
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Trudi said:
I did some research, and I would be pleased if you could give me the link where you can download the TomTom 7 binaries on the TomTom website, as in Europe, TomTom is looking actively for websites that deliver TomTom illegally to make them close.
I'm not here to flame either, sorry if I may have hurt you in any way. The only places I could find TomTom for free download are all piracy sites... Being a TomTom legal user since release 4, I contacted TomTom support to get TomTom 7, and they told me TomTom 7 wasn't available legally up to now.
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This is the one I use. TomTom Navigator 6. Enjoy.
http://uk.support.tomtom.com/cgi-bin/tomtom_uk.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6736&Lid=1
I believe the latest version of TomTom is 7.915.9196.
No idea if it works on X1 though.
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I believe the latest version of TomTom is 7.915.9196.
No idea if it works on X1 though.
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It does...... perfectly!
ET
Thanks.
I confirm, the TomTom 7 works perfectly, just take the VGA cab, not the QVGA one !
hi all, im using the last version of tomtom 7.915.9196 and it works perfect, i leave the following link in case you havent got it yet:
http://rapidshare.com/files/198200402/TT7_915.9196_VGA__Negro.cab
Take care and enjoy it.
what product/phone combo do I pick to buy the US maps from the TomTom website. I don't see US maps available?
Trudi said:
I did some research, and I would be pleased if you could give me the link where you can download the TomTom 7 binaries on the TomTom website, as in Europe, TomTom is looking actively for websites that deliver TomTom illegally to make them close.
I'm not here to flame either, sorry if I may have hurt you in any way. The only places I could find TomTom for free download are all piracy sites... Being a TomTom legal user since release 4, I contacted TomTom support to get TomTom 7, and they told me TomTom 7 wasn't available legally up to now.
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TomTom = utter RETARDS
No wonder they are losing market share hand over fist... clueless idiots at the top, period - but of course, once they are gone who will give a flying *&^% about it, all the losers in suits will find ANOTHER company to destroy...
...when a door closes, another one opens.
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It does...... perfectly!
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As it should.
Since there is no WVGA version for our X1s... I saw 2 different versions being mentioned here:-
http://rs166.rapidshare.com/files/195437755/ttn7.915.9196.vga_black.cab
and
http://rapidshare.com/files/198200402/TT7_915.9196_VGA__Negro.cab
Which one is the one to use that is known to work with our X1s? It looks like both are the same version, but the filesizes are different too, and one says "black" one says "negro"?
Previous post is that i must buy the maps in tomtom. Where is that place, link?
Contract w/ ATT up in June, any suggestions / rumors for a good replacement? Prefer HTC, maybe others? I want at least the functionality of the Tilt, and then some. Maybe WM7 based? I like newer stuff and don't mind tweaking, actually insist on some tweak-ability http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
I would go with the Pro2. It has the tilting screen that the Touch Pro didn't, and this time in WVGA. It will be released with 6.1, but will be upgradable to 6.5. In theory, it will be upgradable to WinMo 7 too, but only time will tell. The worst that could happen is you could have to flash a custom WM7 ROM. If you buy the Unlocked version from a place like Expansys-USA, I am expecting a price tag of at least $750. Check out this and this.
Dave
Tx Dave, this baby is sweet!
BOW BEFORE IT'S GREATNESS!!!!
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Thats what I'm getting.
Yes the TILT 2 or TILT PRO is what I've been waiting for.
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BOW BEFORE IT'S GREATNESS!!!!
Thats what I'm getting.
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You know AT&T is going to fsck up the keyboard.
Unless something better comes along -- I plan to get the Pro2 when my Kaiser dies (or when the prices for the Pro2 come down a bit )
I will sure miss all the buttons and the jog wheel though
*This* was my next phone before HTC unveiled the TP II , now we will have to compare.
I know that T-Mobile will supposedly be getting the touch pro 2, but have we heard anything about at&t even getting it?
If my sources are correct, it is extremely likely that AT&T will get this, I believe by December. However, they will probably ruin it as usual with trial applications, junk shortcuts to their services, and they will most likely ruin the keyboard, etc. This is why I'm just gonna save up, pay more to buy it unlocked and bypass AT&T entirely.
Dave
I love it when people say "if my sources are correct"
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I love it when people say "if my sources are correct"
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I asked them all & they said nothing!!
gmg88860 said:
Contract w/ ATT up in June, any suggestions / rumors for a good replacement? Prefer HTC, maybe others? I want at least the functionality of the Tilt, and then some. Maybe WM7 based? I like newer stuff and don't mind tweaking, actually insist on some tweak-ability http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
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I gave away my tilt to my friend and got myself a iPhone 3G last week... Boy what a improvement... Also try blackberry bold, that thing is a beast as well...
According to my sauces, it will be called the Barium ( as in Barium enema ) and yes, it will include the great AT$T keyboard.
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I gave away my tilt to my friend and got myself a iPhone 3G last week... Boy what a improvement... Also try blackberry bold, that thing is a beast as well...
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I got myself a great new iphone to replace my crappy Tilt, but I still hang around the kaiser forums because ............................................................................
Yes, from today users HTC devices can update (or download from Market Place - HTC Apps section) HTC Locations. This application now has a map of the world and navigate offline. Work great !!!!!!!
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HTC has updated its exclusive app Locations which brings Offline navigation of HTC Windows Phone devices. Locations app which was hardly noticed by us so far has now become a must have app for HTC Windows Phone devices. Similar to Nokia Drive app, Locations app allows you to download the whole maps for offline viewing for various countries around the world. Just in time for HTC Titan II launch in USA, HTC has tried to equal the mapping experience on HTC devices on par with the Nokia Maps/Drive on Lumia 900.
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http://wmpoweruser.com/htc-location...line-navigation-to-htc-windows-phone-devices/
Yeah just re-installed and downloading 'United Kingdom' map (about 400mb)
I'm curious to see how it compares to NDrive. I read on wmpu that the maps expires after 1 month but I don't have time to test.
Also, I want to see how good it is compare to NDrive i.e. does it have options to set hwy as preferred or options to avoid tolls, etc.
If anyone can test this out it'll be great.
Awesome! Looking forward to testing this out
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I'm curious to see how it compares to NDrive. I read on wmpu that the maps expires after 1 month but I don't have time to test.
Also, I want to see how good it is compare to NDrive i.e. does it have options to set hwy as preferred or options to avoid tolls, etc.
If anyone can test this out it'll be great.
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Not tested yet, but under the options it does have tick boxes 'Avoid Motorways / Toll Roads / Ferries'
It looks like the navigation part is controlled by Route66, you can see it quickly pop up saying this.
Lets just hope its not just a trial.
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Just downloaded it on my Lumia 800 from HTC Zone, and found that, you have to pay for Navigation.
30 days / 1 Year / Unlimited
So, I am not interested
NOTE: I think initial 30 days will be free, coz I can use navigation option, and also voice guidance, So, I will keep it for 30 days..
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Under the 'more' options there is a worldwide map that has a 30day trial, but cannot see any other trial or prices against the list of all the other maps.
hopefully majority of it is free and you only need to pay for extras
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According to http://www.htc.com/help/uk/howto_iframe.aspx?id=22197&type=1&p_id=389
Maps are free but navigation and voice is paid for
Great. Good job.
So HTC Locations is supposed to be a navigation app or is that secondary? Based on the description it seemed like just a way to see a map of a particular region.
Isn't the navigation free for Nokia Drive users? Shouldn't navigation be free for HTC users of HTC Location? Come on.
first 30 days are free, after that it needs a fee
press on 'get more' in the bottom of the navigation tab to find out what i am talking about
xap file perhaps?
Here's the XAP. I've got it running on my Samsung Focus. Pretty nice app.
HTC Locations 2.1
I am really disappointed in the cost for navigation feature. It is a great upgrade, but HTC still falls behind Nokia with Nokia Drive due to the costs.
i'm not really sure if it is paid or not, because I wonloaded maps of Poland and polish voicestarts using. In section get more still have only worldwide and description " start using before....", so maybe it is something different, because I just starded using polish maps yesterday.
edit: sorry, Today it changed to "Expiry date: .....". So it will be paid
I think so, if that app will not be free and she will cost 29,99 euro (~ 125 Polish Zloty) for full version - this price isn't expensive beacause we take aplications without time limit.
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I think so, if that app will not be free and she will cost 29,99 euro (~ 125 Polish Zloty) for full version - this price isn't expensive beacause we take aplications without time limit.
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and what if we reinstall the apps after 30 days?
When you bought app one time, you have it all the time (like other apps) and you can reinstall that (IMHO).
This is a good beginning from HTC.
Hope it is free.
I was wondering if this app shows lanes while driving?
Thanks
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I was wondering if this app shows lanes while driving?
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Yes, on the major intersections.
how to install it on Non HTC phone