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I have been using the Locate Me function on my Windows Mobile device. The service works well as it uses cell tower information. My question is why the iphone gets all the cool stuff. The below link is to a story that talks about Skyhook and using Wifi locations to give a better location on Google Maps. Why cant wifi enabled WM phones have this? This would be awesome for phones without gps. Just a thought. Anyone have any input on this one?
http://www.iphoneatlas.com/2008/03/11/apple-submit-wifi-location-information-to-skyhook/

Is this what you're referring to:
http://www.navizon.com/navizon_v-gps.asp
I have compared this with google maps' locate me and found google maps to be more accurate in general and google is free.
IMHO, a real GPS receiver is a lot better and those are cheap these days (~$50).

but the above referenced service is a part of the google maps that are on the iphone. my question is why this isnt available on WM phones? there may be other services like this but they charge. Google is better and free

tadevinney said:
but the above referenced service is a part of the google maps that are on the iphone. my question is why this isnt available on WM phones? there may be other services like this but they charge. Google is better and free
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not sure if ur aware.. but ttrans rom has google maps with this app in it.. work on my tmo wing..

wifi
Navizon also uses wifi to help locate you. If you are in an urban area it will be more accurate than Google (but you have to have the premium membership for that accuracy).

Google Maps - adding markers

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.

Preloaded maps GPS application for X1

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

Jaxxer86 said:
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.

Handheld GPS apps

Anybody know of an app that will allow me to use my Cappy as a handheld GPS with terrain maps and no data coverage. I like Google Maps and Google Navigation but both of these want to download the map while in use I would like to download and install the maps on my device kind of like an actual handheld gps. I have tried MapDroyd but it only has street maps. Good program though.

Check out Backcountry Navigator. It's only $10 and there's a 16-day free demo.

Thanks will download and give that a try.

copilot live. I only have the 200 meg data plan and I use it as a gps in my car when i am in the middle of nowhere WI without any coverage and its been great. even compensates better then others for the jumpy GPS location.

OruxMaps or mapdroyd do offline maps

I am currently testing MapDroyd and Backcountry, thanks for the info.

Gaia GPS allows downloading of USGS topo images and can put your location on the map. I have it on the phone, but have yet to do anything other than download the tile of my home's topo, and to note that the GPS correctly places me at my home on that map. And it's free.
When spring comes, I'll be checking things out with a lot more vigor.
Oh, the main reason to go with USGS topos and not the other sources is that trails are mapped on the USGS maps. You don't get them with Google terrain.

Still no proper navigation for Android?

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/