Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if there's any apps out there that will allow us to save locations in Maps. I did some search and came across this article:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5079
Basically Maps does not have a save location feature currently.
I'm also looking for a feature that will allow us to save directions from A to B for offline viewing or future reference.
Thank you everyone!
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I have searched but can't find anything on this. I am using a tilt and running google maps and live search. I am wanting to be able to collect waypoints within either of these two apps. Does anybody know if this is possible and if so could you provide the process.
Thanks.
Hi all. I have a question about the map application. Is it like google earth where you can pinpoint a location and save it? If that feature isn't in the app, is there another app with that feature? Thanks.
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
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.
I have searched for hours and not able to find this so if it is already out there please let me know. Im looking for an app like google maps that will update my position using gps on the map as I move and to have the weather radar as an overlay and loop the radar images. So basicly I can watch on the map if im moving into the storm or away from it. I have gps weather radar 2.4, I like that app, just it doesnt show on the map my gps location as I move while looping the radar.
Thanks.
how could've you missed gpsweatherradar
I do currently have that installed. I like the program, but from what i can tell it that it doesn't show your location on the map in real time like if you were using google maps with gps or garmin. If that is a feature that I missed please let me know.
Your location is the red dot in the center of the map.
Yes but i havent noticed it moving as i move with out haveing to manually update my location.
Wow you had to reinterpret your entire first post in order for the guy to understand that you have the program already and it doesn't do what you want. Come on people, read a message before you reply.