CoPilot Now on the Market
Hey guys
CoPilot is now on the Market.
Single map £25.99 and Europe £59.99.
Any opinions yet?
Expensive....but for what it provides, is worth it.
way too expensive :S
so far looks good. i dont think its too expensive for what you get. i think $35 US isnt cheap, but fair for what you get. i havent dug too deep into it yet (still drinking coffee :^) but at first glance it appears to store maps locally and i think even routing is done locally on device. and best of all i can fully understand the voice (ie no robot with an accent)
will test further later today
i did have one helluva time trying to figure out how/where to download copilot central so i could download maps to pc.
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/android/
also took some time trying to get copilot central to recognize my copilot account. seems the sd card must be mounted to pc. looks like thats how it reads the sw version
so far i think this will be replacing andnav2 and 1 click directions for me.
Here is some info
http://www.alk.com/copilot/copilot-maps.asp
http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.alk.copilot.marketplace.na.full
http://phandroid.com/2009/01/14/alk-copilot-gps-software-on-androidg1/
Its got cheaper on the market!
One region £22.60
Europe £52.17
UK Maps
Three questions...
1) Does the app come with US maps or do you get to choose which map once purchased?
2) Can it download maps on the fly (e.g. if you don't have the maps purchased for your current location)?
3) How much are extra maps?
Is it just my eyes or is it no longer on the market?
It apprears to be off the market already. I bought it before it got pulled but am having problems downloading the map (first time seems to have failed at 96%, trying again).
can't seem to find any info as to whether it will be available in Australia. We have normal copillot of course... and website doesnt even mention Android...
They do not list maps for Oceania as available right now. Just Europe and North America.
Locations listed but not available (yet) are Africa, Asia, Oceania, and South America.
JanetPanic said:
They do not list maps for Oceania as available right now. Just Europe and North America.
Locations listed but not available (yet) are Africa, Asia, Oceania, and South America.
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do u have a link for this ?
Not exactly. Copilot live, which is what is used to download maps is not available anymore either.
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/central/
is where you would download if available. Information in general is available from the link posted earlier.
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/android/
Slow download of maps, fifth time!
It's irritating trying to get maps!
I found on my computer, downloading to:
c:\Program Files\ALK Technologies\CoPilot Central 2.0\MAP_ALK.NA-NorthAmerica-4.2009.01_3.11.2.1
I'm gonna try and copy that directly to the sd card.
If it doesn't work this time, I'm canceling it.
SoTacMatt said:
It's irritating trying to get maps!
I found on my computer, downloading to:
c:\Program Files\ALK Technologies\CoPilot Central 2.0\MAP_ALK.NA-NorthAmerica-4.2009.01_3.11.2.1
I'm gonna try and copy that directly to the sd card.
If it doesn't work this time, I'm canceling it.
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It seems to fail at the 1GB mark (out of 1.07) every time. I have tried 4 times now, I thought it was my flaky home connection at first. I then tried direct to my phone but it reboots before completion.
I am going to keep it though, ALK obviously have a product, they just need to straighten out map delivery. This way once the problems have been resolved I should be good to go. I might send a note to support though and see if there is an alternate way of downloading the maps. I am not happy about this, but am willing to be patient.
Copilot is back on the market in the US at least. The 32 bit version of Copilot central is available for download as well of their website.
I still have not successfully downloaded maps but I will try again this morning since the app is back in the market.
JanetPanic said:
It seems to fail at the 1GB mark (out of 1.07) every time. I have tried 4 times now, I thought it was my flaky home connection at first. I then tried direct to my phone but it reboots before completion.
I am going to keep it though, ALK obviously have a product, they just need to straighten out map delivery. This way once the problems have been resolved I should be good to go. I might send a note to support though and see if there is an alternate way of downloading the maps. I am not happy about this, but am willing to be patient.
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Just download the USA map using Copilot Central. Wouldnt install to the android, so I copied the file to the sdcard in the copilot/save directory. as soon as I ran copilot on the android it unpacked the map and made it available.
here's what i had to do to get everything working.....
took all day to get maps downloaded because the download kept crapping out for some reason.....but eventually the US map dowloaded.
file name of the 1GB file i downloaded is MAP_ALK.NA-NorthAmerica-4.2009.01_3.11.2.1.pds which was located in the copilot directory of my pc.
now even though i had the file, copilot central wouldnt recognize that i had a map on my pc. at this point i just tried to copy the map directly to the copilot directory on the sdcard but that didnt work.
i tried downloading the same map from the copilot app on the g1 just to see what the directory structure would be. it was downloading the same file to /sdcard/copilot/save
i went ahead a copied the map from my pc to that directory and upon starting the app it began to unpackage the file. i went into setting and selected the NA region and everything seems to be working well
then i just fired up copilot central, mounted my sdcard, and made a backup of the maps
all in all a huge pain....but i think this app is exactly what i have been waiting for regarding android navigation.
my only remaining wish list item for navigation would be to integrate this with google search (similiar to google maps)
anyway, hope this helps....
My heroes!
metil1971 & aagvain
I too, moved the file from the folder I downloaded it to. I must have downloaded 6 times. That was frustrating!
Unpacking as I type.
Thanks again!
edit: Huh?!? Still told me no maps, even though CoPilot Central sees it. Backing up.
Once unpacked I had to select data region from settings. To even see the option for data region I had to select "see more settings." This has definitely been a trial for me so far.
I now have maps and can create routes etc... interestingly enough when mode is set to driving the maps do not move right now. When set to walking it handles just fine. I have not tried the other modes yet.
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Hi All
My otherwise brilliant experience so far with the Hero is being hampered by buying CoPilot from Android Market.
I can download and install free apps without problem, Everything in Google Checkout says all is OK with the copilot transaction, But I cannot install Copilot, Authorizing Credit Card is all I get.
I contacted ALK but it's taken them 3 days to get back, I tried ringing them with no answer.
Anyone have any ideas at all?.
Cheers.
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Hi All
My otherwise brilliant experience so far with the Hero is being hampered by buying CoPilot from Android Market.
I can download and install free apps without problem, Everything in Google Checkout says all is OK with the copilot transaction, But I cannot install Copilot, Authorizing Credit Card is all I get.
I contacted ALK but it's taken them 3 days to get back, I tried ringing them with no answer.
Anyone have any ideas at all?.
Cheers.
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Have you actually managed to get the app installed on your phone yet? If not, I would suggest that you persist with contacting ALK support - they should get back to you.
If you have got the app installed, all you need is the map(s) you purchased.
I found this bit was the problematic bit as I couldnt get Europe to install on my phone. It downloaded but kept hanging whilst unpacking the map
On the PC, Copilot central seemed to think I hadnt paid for the Europe maps.
It turned out that I had, I just didnt know that your phone has to be connected and mounted to be able to download them!
In the end I emailed ALK support who sent me the following:
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support. It may be your maps are corrupted. What I would suggest is to
1) Uninstall CoPilot in SETTINGS | APPLICATIONS | COPILOT.
2) Connect your device to your PC over USB
3) Delete the CoPilot folder
4) Now unplug your device from the PC
5) Download CoPilot from the Market Place again (you will not be charged for this)
6) Then follow the Central instructions below to download maps again
Download Central 2.0
1) Please download Central from http://www.copilotlive.com/central
Getting the device Connected
1) Launch Central 2.0
2) Log in with your CoPilot Live ID (this is required in order to download maps or purchase upgrades)
3) Connect your android device to your PC through a USB cable
4) On the device, drag the top bar down to the bottom of the screen and tap on USB connected
5) Select "Mount"
6) You will see in Central at the top left of the screen your Device model (for android devices we just show "Android Device") and CoPilot 8 version number.
Downloading Maps
1) Select Download maps - this is an icon in the center of the welcome screen (currently only for android customers) or go to CoPiltot store and select Maps.
2) Select the region to download. You can only download maps for the region you previously selected on your device. These regions will be shown in blue in Central. For all other regions that you have not purchased, the text will appear in black signifying you need to purchase these.
3) Once you click on download, the data will be transferred to your PC, unpacked and sent to the storage card on the device. Please remember to keep the device connected at all times.
It is worth it in the end. Copilot is great and runs suberbly on the Hero.
Cheers
Zippyioa
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Have you actually managed to get the app installed on your phone yet?
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This unfortunately is the big problem, It is stuck at authorising credit card (and still is).
It's just as well I don't need this in a hurry.
Thanks for your help, If/when I ever get CoPilot installed it will be very useful for getting the maps.
Cheers.
As if by magic, It has decided to work this afternoon.
Brilliant, Problem solved.
Hi guys.
I have been using sportstracklive on my Hero to log my mountain bike rides which i then upload to the Sportstrackslive site. I have downloaded the Google Earth KMZ file which i have converted into a GPX file and assumed i would be able to use RMaps or even Google maps to then follow out on the trail, but alas no
Dose anyone know of any GPS apps or software i could download which would allow me to do this?
Also is Memory Map software compatible with the Hero? I have all the maps on the PC but can't get the phone to work with it, and as i don't know my way around the software yet am hoping i am doing something wrong.
Andy.
Anyone in the UK got this running yet ??????
yes I have used it before. As have many others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
ok, now I am confused. I have this installed,,, but just can not get it to work, Whenever I set a route, all I get is an overhead view, not the 3D Driving route like you see in the below image..... any ideas anyone ? how do I access the 3D map of a route ?
You need to install the modified google maps file for use outside of the USA.
The best way of doing this is to install "nav launcher" from the market.
When you open it up it will run through a set up, select "brut maps" and it will prompt you to download.
Then once its all installed your good to go.
From memory you tap the screen twice or something to get it to use street view for nav. Just have to play around with it, try pressing things and see what happens
ok, thanks. I have seen this BRUT maps before, but it just seems like another version of google maps. What do I have to do to use it as a SatNav system then ? PS Thanks for taking the time to educate me,, I am learning though...
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ok, thanks. I have seen this BRUT maps before, but it just seems like another version of google maps. What do I have to do to use it as a SatNav system then ? PS Thanks for taking the time to educate me,, I am learning though...
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use the app nav launcher, it lets you input an address then it launches google nav in brut maps for you automatically.
thanks Lennyuk...
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?
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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
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
idimitro said:
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/