So I haven't installed a version of Opera for a while. Can anyone tell me where to get the best version/build? Last time I looked into this there were all sorts of issues with Opera (memory leaks, crashing, flipping the display, etc). Is there a decent working build yet?
Can someone link me up to the best current version?
I'm running M2D Iolite with the footprints tab. Everything else, including Youtube player, Opera, and Google Maps are all from Update 20.Can't say how they would work independently, but as a package, it works great for me. The Google Maps used to take a while to get a lock, but I've found that if I run GPSed once, I average 10-20 second locks consistently with Google Maps after that unless I reset. Not sure why, and I don't care. It works, even indoors.
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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!!!!
//offtopic
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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
Blackfire said:
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
baliles said:
- 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.
Finally some real apps! Scoreboard that keeps track of all sports and picasa album that you can upload photos into. Loving it they both kick butt!!
there is a new one from Google for maps as well, Google maps editor. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it integrates into the map program- I cant pull up stuff I have pinned in the ap with the normal maps program.
I guess the thing I need to learn about android is that we dont really seem to have any plug-ins, just new programs to work alongside the current ones. It seems like google would have an extension, or plug-in that would work WITH maps.
I think Google rolling out a couple apps this late in the game is laughable. Personally, it seems like they've expected the advanced user to do it themselves and they're rolling out apps to appeal to the sidekick end of the spectrum. Anyone locked out of root at this point is feeling pretty butthurt I can imagine. Don't give me a scoreboard app, give me an application that will let me save apps to my sdcard. I can imagine if the latter isn't worked out, it could cause some frustration when they begin to charge for apps; i.e. hard reset= bye bye apps I paid for.
/rant
They probably have larger treams to work on the big stuff, like root. I think, more likeley that these are some of the "personal projects" Google employees are expected to work on.
As far as the hard reset issue, I expect that the market will keep a record of what you paid for so you can download things again as needed.
The My Maps Editor (which I can't find on the market???) is shown as that Google staff member's 20% work time. So while it;s released by Google, it's not actually an allocated Google Project.
Also, I'd say the Picasa app is a "plug-in" not an actual 'side-by-side' app.
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there is a new one from Google for maps as well, Google maps editor. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it integrates into the map program- I cant pull up stuff I have pinned in the ap with the normal maps program.
I guess the thing I need to learn about android is that we dont really seem to have any plug-ins, just new programs to work alongside the current ones. It seems like google would have an extension, or plug-in that would work WITH maps.
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Yeah i hear you, its hard after all these years of being a wm user not to call them plugins. Will have to check out the maps editor one didn't even see it. If it doesn't work with maps then kinda defeats the purpose!
stats555 said:
Finally some real apps! Scoreboard that keeps track of all sports and picasa album that you can upload photos into. Loving it they both kick butt!!
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It's just a name of developer. You can register a company name when register an develop account.
Well, even if "Google, inc" isn't the real Google, they have by far the most polished looking and working apps of anyone else listed in the market that I have seen yet. I dont even need or use Scoreboard, but I still downloaded it and I am very impressed with the workings. Good for impressing friends
I wonder if any one has the same problem as I do. I upgraded google maps mobile to version 3.3.1 and deleted the old version during the install process. Since the opal has no build in gps, the positioning was done through the mobile network masts. Since the upgrade this function, also called quick location (using german version so term may be incorect) does not work very well.
Has anyone an old cab file of a previous version (not 3.3.1) of google maps mobile?
thanks a lot
EDIT: Managed to find some old direct download links in google. Fortunately you can still download the old versions directly from google. You just need the download links (or the exact Version number).
http://m.google.com/maps/download/binaries/L1/3.3.0/GoogleMaps.CAB?dc=gorganic&source=redirection
http://m.google.com/maps/download/binaries/L1/3.2.1/GoogleMaps.CAB?dc=gorganic&source=redirection
http://m.google.com/maps/download/binaries/L1/3.0.0.12/GoogleMaps.CAB?dc=gorganic&source=redirection
I just tried the 3.3.1 version of google maps. It zoomed in to some place in usa on first start, so I thought I have same problem as you (I am in austria). But when I zoomed in to my home location, i realized that the blue dot with circle around that indicates my location is still in same position as it was in earlier version.
Maybe that's what made you think it doesn't work anymore?
greetz
I'm not sure what you mean. Perhaps its best if I describe the error I had:
I installed 3.3.1 and used its location function. Everything worked fine and the Blue Point started moving with my position (You have to know I drove in a Bus with wifi internet access). An hour later when I started google maps again, I got my new location, but after a couple of minutes, my location was obviously not correct anymore because, the blue point showed my location on the map where I was an hour earlier. Reseting Google Maps caused it to show the correct position again for like one minute. After this minute my position on the map was again my earlier position.
After the downgrade everything works fine for me again
Try to install this:
HTCSensorSDK Disabler.CAB
Deactive the HTCSensorSDK with the Fix and Googlemaps works well. Also with Version 4.0.0.
Hey guys. So a little while ago I downloaded an app with Navigation for Europe and where you can download your maps so you don`t have to use data plan.
I tried searching here, but did not find anything much....
Do you guys have any idea? Thank you!
http://coderminus.blogspot.com/
or give "MapDroyd" a try. if it works, its probably better than the others, since it uses vector data (most of the others just store the map tiles, which are just plain image files, very huge if you want all zoom levels). Last time I tried it, MapDroyd worked well.
Just maps though, no searching or routes. If you want that, you have no other options than payware (Copilot, Mobile Maps, NDrive, etc.)
When I first began my researches for new smartphone, I think I read MS2 came with a Motonav Demo. I've just got mine but cant find it. Can't find on Android Market either and Motorola Shop don't even show any app (is there something wrong or they haven't launched it on Brazil yet?)
I saw some posts in other forums showing the path (containing a download link) to install it but not sure if I can trust and if it will work on froyo. Anybody?
MotoNav was included in Milestone 1. Milestone 2 has google navigation by default.
kalbit said:
MotoNav was included in Milestone 1. Milestone 2 has google navigation by default.
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Understand. The big difference is that Google Navigation doesn't have offline maps. Or is there anyway to get offlines maps for it?
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Yes, google nav is far from perfect I'm not sure if motonav is available for standalone purchase, but there are few others offline nav apps for android. ATM I can remember copilot and navigon. Copilot looks and works nice, but I've heared people complaining about maps being a bit outdated and not precise in some areas. At least in Poland, other countries may have better support. I can't say anything useful about navigon: I looked it up and I didn't like it's interface and graphics, so I've chosen copilot.
Find out that Google Maps 5.0 can work offline using its cache. Just need to navigate trough the map within certain zoom while you still have a connection (such as Wifi).
Some other interesting improvents, too.
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cadu.c.moraes said:
Understand. The big difference is that Google Navigation doesn't have offline maps. Or is there anyway to get offlines maps for it?
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for offline navigation try use IGO, is a good gps navigator
you can find it at 'black market' or buy it on IGO SHOP for android
i recomend
Google's navigation caches routes before you take them (in the previous version there was a setting to allow it to do this on 3G, but I'm not sure if it's still there). It also stashes away all the stuff it's downloaded before in case you need to go there again. It uses vector graphics rather than tile based stuff too, which means you get a certain amount of available zoom without downloading any more data...works pretty well.
That said, if you need completely offline navigation, there are several programs from GPS vendors available...
I recommend google maps 5
does google maps 5 has been released?
I just downloaded "google map 5" apk but I'm not sure about it cuz the feature is not like whats described in the video.
In google maps 5 it's true that I can tilting and rotating with finger control, the maps loading time also fast but in my "google maps 5" the zoom level is not as big as in the video and there's no 3D building (I searched bryant park in google maps 5, I found it, but it was totally different with what it is look like between in my MS2 and the video trailer)
my question is: do I downloaded the right apk?
elhariz said:
I recommend google maps 5
does google maps 5 has been released?
I just downloaded "google map 5" apk but I'm not sure about it cuz the feature is not like whats described in the video.
In google maps 5 it's true that I can tilting and rotating with finger control, the maps loading time also fast but in my "google maps 5" the zoom level is not as big as in the video and there's no 3D building (I searched bryant park in google maps 5, I found it, but it was totally different with what it is look like between in my MS2 and the video trailer)
my question is: do I downloaded the right apk?
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your motorola should come standard with google maps 5. however, if it doesnt, you can get it from the marketplace for free. there is however a new version of google maps, which is 5.3. according to the post, it should be available from the market place. however if you cant locate it, there are links to download the apk and then install it.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-maps-5-3-for-android-available-now/
since its new, i suggest you read the comments before downloading it.
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your motorola should come standard with google maps 5. however, if it doesnt, you can get it from the marketplace for free. there is however a new version of google maps, which is 5.3. according to the post, it should be available from the market place. however if you cant locate it, there are links to download the apk and then install it.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-maps-5-3-for-android-available-now/
since its new, i suggest you read the comments before downloading it.
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nice info
I've downloaded it and it's still the same.
I still can't see 3d building (in new york) and the zoom level of map terrain cannot reach the level I want.
I'm curious about why I cannot find this apps in android market..
is it because google maps 5 still in beta version or what?
at least, the satelite view is great
elhariz said:
nice info
I've downloaded it and it's still the same.
I still can't see 3d building (in new york) and the zoom level of map terrain cannot reach the level I want.
I'm curious about why I cannot find this apps in android market..
is it because google maps 5 still in beta version or what?
at least, the satelite view is great
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if you do have the latest version, im not quite sure why you cant see buildings in 3D. i dont seem to have a problem seeing buildings in 3d in new york.
however about you not being to search for google maps on the market place, i had the exact same problem. apparently the reason behind it is because google does not distribute applications in Malaysia and Indonesia and many other countries. therefore, the only other way to work around it will be to root your phone in order to obtain google maps and other such software. as soon as i locate the relevant link ill edit this post with it.
EDIT: here is the post i was looking for. its a similar question i asked some time back and this is the answer i got:
I also from M'sia, but i able to update it by doing some tricks.
U can't update directly if u are from Malaysia because currently M'sia still not in the Market List that fully distributing all applications. This link will provide you with that list:
http://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=138294
Solution: Go to Market & try to search "MarketEnabler" and u will know the trick.
U will be surprised by then.
Sorry, there is one more condition: Ur phone need to be Rooted!!
alternately you could view the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902151
Hope it helps
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if you do have the latest version, im not quite sure why you cant see buildings in 3D. i dont seem to have a problem seeing buildings in 3d in new york.
however about you not being to search for google maps on the market place, i had the exact same problem. apparently the reason behind it is because google does not distribute applications in Malaysia and Indonesia and many other countries. therefore, the only other way to work around it will be to root your phone in order to obtain google maps and other such software. as soon as i locate the relevant link ill edit this post with it.
EDIT: here is the post i was looking for. its a similar question i asked some time back and this is the answer i got:
I also from M'sia, but i able to update it by doing some tricks.
U can't update directly if u are from Malaysia because currently M'sia still not in the Market List that fully distributing all applications. This link will provide you with that list:
http://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=138294
Solution: Go to Market & try to search "MarketEnabler" and u will know the trick.
U will be surprised by then.
Sorry, there is one more condition: Ur phone need to be Rooted!!
alternately you could view the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902151
Hope it helps
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Thank God I've rooted my phone several days before.
so I installed market enabler and choose to fake my network as verizon.
and it's like magic..I searched "map" in android market then from out of nowhere suddenly google maps showed up at the first row (that's amazing)
then I choose google map and it says "open" rather than "update". It indicates that my maps is in the same version (5.3) with the one in android market.
Then I decide to uninstall update and reinstall it from android market.
It's work, now I can see 3D building on my maps (I like the moment when the buildings growing up from the ground, it's cool)
thank you agent008my now my maps become more colorful
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Thank God I've rooted my phone several days before.
so I installed market enabler and choose to fake my network as verizon.
and it's like magic..I searched "map" in android market then from out of nowhere suddenly google maps showed up at the first row (that's amazing)
then I choose google map and it says "open" rather than "update". It indicates that my maps is in the same version (5.3) with the one in android market.
Then I decide to uninstall update and reinstall it from android market.
It's work, now I can see 3D building on my maps (I like the moment when the buildings growing up from the ground, it's cool)
thank you agent008my now my maps become more colorful
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you're most welcome. glad to be of help enjoy ur maps in 3D