Are there alternative voices in Google navigation like the TomTom does?
sure there is
http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/community/merchandise/gps/index.xml?rhtml=y
ok in all seriousness, this would actually be cool lol
Don't mean to thread jack, but is there a way to put the Google Navigation to just 3D map mode?
No directions or anything like a normal GPS, it just shows you were you are, and shows what streets are coming up.
I know google maps does with the 2d map, but i'd like it to be 3dish. that would be cool.
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Is there no way at all to add markers on a map in Google Maps ?
My Nokia's and SE's could do this and considering Google write the OS, you'd think that any Android handset would have the best version of its most popular app.
Their Map editor app is rubbish. Can't even position you on the map, you have to do this manually.
Are there any apps that will do this with Google Maps as I'd like to mark a hotel location in Amsterdam and then be able to get routing info back to it... I always get lost in Amsterdam for some reason
It seems Google Maps on Hero doesn't support this feature, which is a shame I think...
I used to have a Windows Mobile device, on which I can save a map location (or search result) as Favorite in Google Maps.
My maps editor from google does this job. Since they are saved in your account, you can access them from pc using google maps as well. In windows mobile, you can see your maps as a layer but as far as I remember it is read only. The android app lets you add/modify existing ones. The points you can save in WM were stored locally in the device and not available online.
http://androidcommunity.com/my-maps-editor-by-google-puts-your-custom-maps-in-your-pocket-20081215/
Problem is, you cannot display those markers in Google Maps and then select one to navigate to.
Surely marking your position is pretty basic stuff and has been possible for years on non Google OS handsets.
Bloody silly in my book.
A simple way to add markers surely can't be that hard for those at the Googleplex ?
You'd think Maps was the same on any platform, but appears to be knobbled on some and full featured on others.
You can use the My Maps editor to mark you stop or add points. You will need to open your map in My Maps and from there you can choose to get directions to the location. Also, HTC has put the Footprints app which solves this problem. Simply create a new footprint with the widget or app (add picture, description if you want) and then just select which footprint you want directions to.
both pretty much do the same thing, but you need to use those apps (My Maps or Footprints) instead of Google Maps. As you mentioned, google maps for nokia supports adding markers. the Wm version does the same as well. I'm not sure why Google chose to include it in a seperate app instead of all in one.
If you have not used footprints, it's a whole lot of fun. I've used it to mark my friends houses, work, and some great restaurants. directions are always just one click away.
Ah, cool tips thx. Bit of a faffy implementation, but will give this a go.
Never bothered with Footprints TBH, always used to using one app (Google Maps).
Mind you, with no way to back up data with any of the HTC apps, updating firmware will be a royal pain once Footprints has been used a number of times.
I got round it by adding a location as a contact and then using the Find Work feature.
Again a pain and no where near as useful as Google Maps should be on Google's own platform.
I am using Google Maps.. My Maps and Google Tracks..
They are pretty cool and the tracks app is great for cycling.
You have to wonder why this isnt all in one app though.
I have found that just using My Maps is fine tho.. and as stated above you can add markers and stuff to your hearts content
A simple marker in Google Maps so you can request navigation by foot is all I need... a pain to use multiple applications for something that already in Maps on other platforms.
Hey guys, im going on a vacation soon, and i really dont wanna be charged with roaming, so google maps is out of the question. And i might be out of phone reception.
I want a good app with preloaded maps, preferably satt images, not just roads as i wont be driving, and preferably free
Any ideas
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Hey guys, im going on a vacation soon, and i really dont wanna be charged with roaming, so google maps is out of the question. And i might be out of phone reception.
I want a good app with preloaded maps, preferably satt images, not just roads as i wont be driving, and preferably free
Any ideas
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how about this app?
have a look here for general info on gps and here for some nav progs, maybe some of them can also do what you need
cheers
If you don't need routing, take a look at navi computer (it's freeware): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581474 Comes with a normal windows program which allows to export maps. By default only open street maps, but if you change around the config file, you can also export google & bing sat/maps (google for 'MapSources.xml Google and Bing maps'). Plus a finger friendly windows mobile app which works pretty well and can use those exported maps without any net connection.
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...
Is there a way to make maps or navigation pre-load the maps so when I lose connectivity it will still work?
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No.
Sorry.
I'm sure you could buy some third party nav software that allows you to download and store maps, co-pilot maybe?
Co-Pilot, if you have time to DL the maps and what not. And if it is worth $30 to you. Other 3rd party apps may, but not for that cheap. And I don't think Co-Pilot is working on Froyo yet.
you can pre-load one route to work when you lose connection but you won't be able to load a second one once the connection is gone
Thats what I figured. Anyway, thanks for the quick replys guys.
Would be a cool feature if they could add it...I'm sure this happens to a lot of people on long roadtrips where they lose signal.
Maverick can load maps for offline use; but no real navigation though.
Try AndNav2
Since copilot is dead on froyo... Try motonav, I've not tested it on froyo.
I remember google saying they intended to work on making google maps available offline so maybe thatll happen. Navigation is really important when you are in the middle of nowhere trying to get someplace, its essential in my opinion so im kinda surprised it wasnt introduced offline when navigation came out.
The brut version of maps gives you an "cache to sd card" option, but i never tried it. Anybody tried it?
Check out "Maps (-)" by coderminus and "MapDroyd." Both are offline mapping apps. I'm not sure if they'll do navigation, but if you can search for a place and show it on the map while offline, you can navigate yourself. I have them and have been meaning to try them out but haven't have the time or need.
I you're going camping in the middle of nowhere and need offline maps I would use Maverick and set it on Google Terrain map.
You can load all the tiles you need over wifi or use a program like Mobile Atlas Creator to download the tiles for you and copy them to your SD-card.
I assume you're not going to need turn by turn navigation?
Hi,
I think something is wrong with the inner compass of my S4...
things like google maps google sky or a compass app aren't working properly. if I use maps navigation while walking the blue arrow points to a different direction than which i'm walking, If i'm pointing Google sky on say the great bear it is way of and if i open a compass app and point my phone to north it reads south west.
is this an hardware flaw? or something i can recalibrate?
thanks for your help!
Rudi