[Q] how to i get screen to stay on for maps - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Probably something simple i am missing. When i use Google maps and gps how do i stop the screen from timing out and turning off?
Is there a way to control this automatically when gps and maps are on?
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Not the best answer but here goes. I can't get it to stay on for google maps, but it's easy for google navigation.

Tasker on the market... Great program, its a paid app but well worth it. You can set up start up for any app, trigger-maps=screen stays on. And on exit it goes back to normal settings.... Great great app! Endless custom settings
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Run/Bike app?

I've tried just about every reasonably rated run/bike app on my Aria (Endomondo and RunKeeper seem to be the best) and always have the same problem.
I start them before a run/ride, but shortly after I begin, my screen turns off and the app seems to close. It actually is still running (when I press and hold the Home button, the app appears), but when I reopen it, my current run/ride has terminated.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to keep the app going when my screen turns off?
Thanks in advance.
i use runkeeper and dont ever have that problem, the screen normally stays on the entire time unless i manually lock it or change screens
i dont even know how to change the settings to make it do anything different
I also use runkeeper without any problems (running Liberated Beta 5). I start the application/activity, lock the screen, and it runs without fail either in the background or as the primary running application.
Are you using some kind of automated task killer or battery saving application? That is the only thing I can think of that would explain the closing of the app when your screen shuts off.
your old thread is still here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742912&highlight=endomondo
did you try the app fix i mentioned?
I use cardiovascular trainer everyday without a problem just turn off the autopause
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Stupid auto correct I ment cardio trainer
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ryan92084 said:
your old thread is still here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742912&highlight=endomondo
did you try the app fix i mentioned?
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I never saw your trackboost suggestion. I did a search on the Market and it couldn't find it. Can you send me a link to it?
oahceasgnikgneas said:
I also use runkeeper without any problems (running Liberated Beta 5). I start the application/activity, lock the screen, and it runs without fail either in the background or as the primary running application.
Are you using some kind of automated task killer or battery saving application? That is the only thing I can think of that would explain the closing of the app when your screen shuts off.
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I don't use a lockscreen. I just turn off the screen with the power button.
Not aware of using any task killer or battery saving app. In my task manager, it is still running.
drjim said:
I never saw your trackboost suggestion. I did a search on the Market and it couldn't find it. Can you send me a link to it?
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if you search for endomondo in the market it comes up. its called "tracker booster"
also http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-kaukovuo-android-trackerbooster-CmjE.aspx
ryan92084 said:
if you search for endomondo in the market it comes up. its called "tracker booster"
also http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-kaukovuo-android-trackerbooster-CmjE.aspx
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Found and installed.
Thanks!
Sportypal
I use sportypal works for most sports and driving as well, tracks speed and calories burned also uploads maps of your workouts/trips to facebook.
www.sportypal.com/Download
You may try jogtracker of google my tracks. They work well on my Aria.

(Q) trying to get rid of the Latitude app

Can't find it with root explorer. Any idea?
Edit: looks like its part of Maps, Is there a way to disable latitude even if I'm not signed in?
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If you don't sign into Latitude than it won't report your position.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=231ccd974abb0e57&hl=en
I don't sign into it, I just see it in running services for a few brief seconds every time I check running services.
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Uninstall it via Titanium backup.
There is a way in the Latitude app where you can tell it to report your GPS position or you can manually input a position for it to report. I just set mine to show I'm in Key West, or the Bahamas or something interesting. It will let you just pick a spot on the map to report. You could even be in the middle of the Atlantic or something.
Looks like your correct - part of Google Maps - no way to get rid of it unless your a coder.

How do you test your gps lock on?

I hear how people say how fast they get a gps lock on, but I don't know how do do that? Is it just in the navigation app? Whenever I try that it just gets stuck on "checking navigation ability" and never passes it
Can someone please elaborate?
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gps lock means the gps icon is steady instead of flashing
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gps lock means the gps icon is steady instead of flashing
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Is there a way to see how many satellites it has locked on to?
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try and get gps test from the market.
You can use lbstestmode. It shows you the satellites and the lock. Download AnyCut from the market and create a shortcut to lbstestmode.
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[Q] Google Plus Widget crashes

I installed the Google Plus app from the market. When I hit the share field it crashes.
Any suggestions?
CM7 RC1 + OC mod
Get My Fake Location from the market. The app is looking for a GPS location and will crash without one.
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I do get some real location services from WiFi (e.g. Google Maps). Will My Fake Location interfere with that?
Don't know. I just turn it on when I want to post something with G+.
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Thanks for the tip, it worked fine after installing the app. I hope Google will fix this so that G+ works the way Maps works on our gps-less devices.

Startup App

Hey guys,
I was wondering if there is an app out there that will allow me to stop other apps from starting up?
I've tried Titanium Backup's freeze option, it would completely remove the app from app drawer.
I was looking for something that we prevent it from starting until I.decided the run it the first time. For example, I would like Google map to not startup upon boot, but would still like to start it up if I need to use it. I don't use Maps often, but when it starts on boot, Places, Latitude and Navigation start up too.
Any ideas?
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I think it's called "Autostarts" in the market, good luck!
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I'll give it a whirl! Thanks man!
I use startup manager, but I guess they are the same. Must have app imo
I tried Autostarts, and it works really well! Its got quite a bit of options to manipulate. A lot more than I, personally would need.
I'll check out the other app for sure! Thanks!

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