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Removed app? google maps + turn by turn

Hi,
A month or two ago I downloaded a promising app off the market (sorry, can't remember the name). It used google maps and provided turn by turn directions with voice cues. After wiping I can't find the app - does anyone remember what it was called? It seemed a little slow / too big for the Dream, but was much better than the other free mapping apps on the market now. I've googled and searched the forums a few times w/o coming up with anything. Thanks.
PS if this post is out of line since the app likely violated Google Map's API licensing, sorry, it was free and I don't see the harm.

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also interested in this app

I think the app you are talking about is 1-click-direction

Hmm... it looks close, but I don't think that's it. I could have sworn it had turn by turn directions, and the interface here doesn't look familiar. It's been a few of months so I suppose I could be forgetting, but really I thought I'd tested the turn by turn. No one else remembers seeing this? This probably would have been in end of May, or maybe early June.

It might be gNaviHelper, but I can't be sure - apparently I've used it before and my free trial is up. Is it worth $9?

I don't think there is any turn by turn navigation on the market yet. ANDNav2 would be the only app that has turn by turn but thats not fully functional yet in the US. There is telenav that has turn by turn, but its not available on the market you have to go to there website to download it. I use to have it and its pretty nice but after a couple months I thought it was a waste cause my JVC unit has built in navigation. If I'm wrong on anything feel free to blast me.

supremeteam256 said:
I don't think there is any turn by turn navigation on the market yet. ANDNav2 would be the only app that has turn by turn but thats not fully functional yet in the US. There is telenav that has turn by turn, but its not available on the market you have to go to there website to download it. I use to have it and its pretty nice but after a couple months I thought it was a waste cause my JVC unit has built in navigation. If I'm wrong on anything feel free to blast me.
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Yes there is turn by turn navi apps (US) on the market and have been for sometime now.
-WisePilot
-CoPilot
-1click
-Waze

The only one worth the price of admission is copilot since it doesn't require a network connection to operate.

lbcoder said:
The only one worth the price of admission is copilot since it doesn't require a network connection to operate.
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I'm with you on that one. Additionally it's only a 1 time +/- $35.00 charge. No monthly like Telenav.

Yeah co-pilot is the way to go.

I wonder if AndNav or something similar could be ported from navit, navit builds a data file from OSM data, but it halves the size of the OSM file and does turn by turn etc.

from what i can tell, co-pilot wants to take all of the california maps, even all the maps if i wanted them (1+gb) and put them on my phone?? it says not enough memeory but how do i get tit to save all that info on the sdcard??? did it tell me not enough space cuz the sdcard didnt have 1+gb?? cuz i just i didnt have room on my sdcard either. LOL! *slaps self with large trout* hahahhaa

I have been using nav4all, it seems to be a decent app. I can say that it is actively developed. I believe the developer is working on an android interface. Here is the link to the apk.
http://www.nav4all.com/install/inst...5_1075182500&adev=Windows:windows nt&wlng=eng

renegadedj said:
from what i can tell, co-pilot wants to take all of the california maps, even all the maps if i wanted them (1+gb) and put them on my phone?? it says not enough memeory but how do i get tit to save all that info on the sdcard??? did it tell me not enough space cuz the sdcard didnt have 1+gb?? cuz i just i didnt have room on my sdcard either. LOL! *slaps self with large trout* hahahhaa
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Yes, CoPilot saves maps to your sdcard, not the phone.

tcindie said:
Yes, CoPilot saves maps to your sdcard, not the phone.
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CoPilot needs about 2GB free initially to unpack the map data. After it is unpacked, it only takes up about 1.1GB of space.

depends on the map.....
Europe takes 1.9GB
the app is well worth it!

ChrisAshton84 said:
Hi,
A month or two ago I downloaded a promising app off the market (sorry, can't remember the name). It used google maps and provided turn by turn directions with voice cues. After wiping I can't find the app - does anyone remember what it was called? It seemed a little slow / too big for the Dream, but was much better than the other free mapping apps on the market now. I've googled and searched the forums a few times w/o coming up with anything. Thanks.
PS if this post is out of line since the app likely violated Google Map's API licensing, sorry, it was free and I don't see the harm.
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what i have installed for turn by turn is nav4all on the market its FREE too. you also have an option for a nice female voice. tho the UI is actually pretty ugly and u may have to get used to it. but it well worth it for being free.

If you live in the city, it really doesn't matter which option you pick, as long as you like it.
Unfortunately, if you're in (or going to be in) an area with very little GSM coverage, co-pilot would *seem* like the best option since it doesn't need a cell signal to operate.
The problem I've had is that co-pilot loves to forget that it has been registered. Unfortunately, it won't tell you this until you're trying to shave an hour off your road trip by hopping off the interstate and going through the woods...and don't have a phone signal.

Andnav2 works pretty well in the US. It is much better than the other options, and does not require a data connection for navigation.

Nav4all
it called nav4all

[Q] CoPilot Live 8 ?

Anyone else use this navigation software ?
I used it on my Hero without any major problems. It took them an age to get a Froyo version sorted out. Put it on my Nexus One. Its now an excellent example of how to write totally non functional code! I am unable to download maps via the built in map downloader. A definite step backwards by ALK Technologies.
As for any kind of support, that's as useless as their software!
So, unless someone here call prove to me otherwise, stay well clear of this software. Take heed of the comments on the Market about it too.

Hmm works fine for me. You just need to turn on wifi before downloading maps through the app.
What exactly is the problem when you try?

My wifi is on permanently if i am at home or at the office. The maps never download. There is no indication they are downloading either, no progress bar at all. What phone are you running it on ? A Nexus One ?

Yeah a nexus one...
Once you pass all the setup screens and get into co-pilot (with no map), go menu get maps, or updates. Its one of those options. Then you'll see the progress bar.
For some reason or another the download is probably being interupted. Maybe you let your phone sleep and wifi turns off?

Ok will try it yet again. Thanks for the help.

CoPilot 8 .. utterly useless!!
Ok so today I tried to reinstall CoPilot 8 on my Nexus One.
This software is awful! Firstly I was unable to install the voice I wanted, just said File Error. Sorted that out by choosing a different voice. Then tried to download UK maps. Failed every time. Made sure Wifi did not go to sleep just to make sure.
Figured it was time to send emails of complaint to Head Office in the USA. Interestingly enough every single published contact email address for that company bounces... odd eh ? Have given up on CoPilot and doubt I will ever get my money back.
To every one else, think long and hard before you waste your money.

When you bought it through market you should have got a license/activation email from '[email protected]'
Send them an email and it'll automatically create a trouble ticket which they'll respond to.

I have lost count of the number of times I have "raised a ticket" with ALK. Interestingly the moment they reply (in any way, useful or not) they close the ticket. Pointless if the problem has not been resolved. They are very difficult to get in touch with (in a sensible way), perhaps this is deliberate? Given the very poor comments on the Market about this application I can understand their desire not to communicate with the many angry people who purchased this application and are unable to use it. I guess the next step is to send them a letter and if they still choose to do nothing I will pursue my refund through the UK small claims court system. Perhaps that will make them respond ? Its a shame because on my Hero the software worked reasonably well :-(

I've given up on that cr*p software

Works fine for me. My installation and setup process went very smooth.

Its great when it works properly. I had an issue with license keys after I had a N1 replaced and they sorted it out pretty quickly. If you reply to the email the ticket is re-opened.
Having said that i've seen many complaints on the net about them. If you bought it on a credit card just threaten to charge it back. That'll kick them into gear.
The pattern i've found is that anything 'easy' to fix they handle well, anything obscure or that might take some diagnosis or thought and they keep fobbing you off hoping you'll give up.
Luckily google market has a 24 hour refund period.. if you have problems in setup just hit the refund button. A bit late for you now tho i guess.

christiankk said:
I've given up on that cr*p software
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I am sorry you are having problems but it is not bad software. I was one of the REALLY early users and had to jump through substantial hoops to get maps installed. Once everything was running correctly though it has proven reliable and I have not had a problem since not related to me upgrading to an unsupported ROM.
Navigation is nice if you are in a well covered area for data but copilot has advantages in spottier areas. I use both depending on my mood and neither is crap.

Are there 2010 maps out for Copilot yet? I've run the latest auto update but I'm still getting 2009 ones .
It told me to turn into a wall yesterday

Could not disagree with you more, I have had a few problems with downloads and activations (I am a frequent rom swapper), and each time theyre customer support was prompt and courteous. Performing account resets or offering advice about side loading maps downloaded using the copilot desktop software (which downloads MUCH faster FYI).
But the real kicker is go off cell grid some time (like camping which i do alot). Google maps will fail on you as it requires constant connection to reload a map if you leave the map screen at any time, Copilot stores maps on the SD card allowing me to find that odd rural route to the highway and re-enable Google maps with all my layers. Its a real life saver off the grid.

I never had any issues with moving to Co-Pilot on the Nexus One (had it installed previously on my Hero). The only gripe I have with the software is that it doesn't disable the onboard speaker when routing audio to bluetooth end up with a echo, raised a ticket.. who knows if it will be fixed.

I've been using a modified 800x600 version of MotoNav that actually works very very well. I think it was yanked out of *gasp* a motorola.
The reg uses one of those 876x600 or something resolutions which will run but will cut off the bottom.

Navigation

i wanted a navigaton app which doesnt wifi or internet, something like co-pilot, i was looking for something that is really good, price is not a problem

Co-pilot
Co-pilot is now out for android:
Should be in the market now.
Cy

AFAIK the two choices are Co-pilot and Ndrive.

i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)

There is also Mapdroyd and NavDroyd.

i use navigon on mine

could try OSMAnd

driftking_07 said:
i use navigon on mine
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Where did you get Navigon? I didn't think it was out yet...

revjwb32 said:
i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)
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CoPilot will show the speed you are going. You have to touch the bottom near the distance and a menu of choices will pop up choose Speed and Distance and there you go....

So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?

smeltn said:
So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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The question was that doesnt require wifi or data plan...and co-pilot would be my recommendation.

smeltn said:
So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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I think he wanted a GPS progrma that doesnt use data or internet, Copilot is a good choice and their recent v8 supports froyo.

Ya know, for $4.99, you're actually getting a lot for your money if you get Copilot.
Take a look:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/copilot-live-usa/com.alk.copilot.market.usa
and
http://www.alk.com/copilot/android/default.asp

driftking_07 said:
i use navigon on mine
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are you sure its a gps app? it shows me a system check app on my captivate

^ I used navigation on my iphone. Didn't know it was available for android. It was a good app from what I remember.
Copilot needs work, if you can get a good install then good but I had serious issues. I actually needed to reflash. I wouldn't recommend it.
The maps are huge and take too long to download. But the problem was that when I turned the screen off it killed the download. I don't have any auto task killer or aggressive minfree settings so that shouldn't have happened. Once the download failed then the app would force close. I cleared data and installed them re installed. Then it broke my gps, so I cleared data and uninstalled again but gps was still broke, a factory reset fixed it but I used clockwork recovery for that and it wiped my cellular data settings so I had no 3g. It was a big mess over a crappy app.
I'm trying navdroyd now. It already seems way better.
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gmanunited said:
CoPilot will show the speed you are going. You have to touch the bottom near the distance and a menu of choices will pop up choose Speed and Distance and there you go....
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thanks it works just like you said I am very happy with co pilot now
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Dani897 said:
^ I used navigation on my iphone. Didn't know it was available for android. It was a good app from what I remember.
Copilot needs work, if you can get a good install then good but I had serious issues. I actually needed to reflash. I wouldn't recommend it.
The maps are huge and take too long to download. But the problem was that when I turned the screen off it killed the download. I don't have any auto task killer or aggressive minfree settings so that shouldn't have happened. Once the download failed then the app would force close. I cleared data and installed them re installed. Then it broke my gps, so I cleared data and uninstalled again but gps was still broke, a factory reset fixed it but I used clockwork recovery for that and it wiped my cellular data settings so I had no 3g. It was a big mess over a crappy app.
I'm trying navdroyd now. It already seems way better.
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I have absolutely no idea what you're experiencing. Ofcourse the maps are huge, more than 1GB, as the whole point of a GPS app is to have all the maps on your SD card. Took me minutes to d'load the maps from ALK's website.
Been using CoPilot since my Windows Mobile days and its great (i miss TomTom though). Installs like any other app and has a nice big "exit" button when you're done with it.
Excellent app.

LordLugard said:
I have absolutely no idea what you're experiencing. Ofcourse the maps are huge, more than 1GB, as the whole point of a GPS app is to have all the maps on your SD card. Took me minutes to d'load the maps from ALK's website.
Been using CoPilot since my Windows Mobile days and its great (i miss TomTom though). Installs like any other app and has a nice big "exit" button when you're done with it.
Excellent app.
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It looks like a great app if it works and It appears to have potential on android but I'm not the only one who had problems. Read there comments in the market. I used the app to download the maps over wifi and when the screen went off it stopped the transfer. At that point the app would force close. After starting from scratch I got it installed by putting the phone on charge and setting it to never sleep with usb plugged in. but even with a fresh install otherwise working it caused an error with the gps. I have a similar problem with certain lbs test mode settings where the gps turns off on its own with a navigation app still running. Not every captivate experiences this but at least one other member had the same problem but his happened all the time and want related to any app or setting. Some apps don't agree with my gps some do. My tracks tracks me perfectly, but co pilot works for a minute and the gps turns off, and the error shows up in maps as well but only after installing co pilot. It doesn't affect my tracks. Doing a factory reset fixed it. I tried it again same results. Then I read the comments and others are saying it crashed there phones. It seems pc download is the way to go, some are reporting that fixed there problems. Also some are reporting problems with 3rd party keyboards causeing install problems. So maybe set to stock android if you have it (i do) instead of swype.
Btw my gps performance is quite accurate and had been since stock jf6. I get faster locks with jf7 and now with leaked ji6 froyo it is as good as any other device I have used. My gps problem seems to be atypical. I never had the complaints of poor accuracy or inability to get a lock but there is some issue that I do have that only few others are experiencing. It isn't intermittent, but only shows after running certain apps, and/or settings.
I hope the op doesn't have problems with copilot but I tried it too many times and had big problems. I think I can get it to work but decided if it doesn't then I don't want to go through the trouble to fix it yet again. Navdroyd on the other hand works flawlessly for me but looks a bit dated and the address search is not that good.
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smeltn said:
So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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I believe so...
Navigation software with its own maps:
Sygic Mobile Maps (I use it, love it)
IGo
nDrive
Navigon Mobile Navigator
CoPilot

revjwb32 said:
i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)
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U can make it display the speed. I got mine showing eta and speed by clicking on the bottom bar while navigating and hit customize.
Edit- Just noticed this was already posted. Sorry.
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Bluetooth GPS

Hi guys,
I was wondering what combination of bluetooth devices i will need to get GPS functionality for my NC. Do i just need a bluetooth gps reciever?
Any link to products is appreciated!
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i do not have a smartphone

jleong89 said:
Hi guys,
I was wondering what combination of bluetooth devices i will need to get GPS functionality for my NC. Do i just need a bluetooth gps reciever?
Any link to products is appreciated!
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i do not have a smartphone
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/bluetooth-gps-provider/de.mobilej.btgps if you're using the new build/kernel with bluetooth working.
Otherwise, not going to work.

I have been able to successfully pair my NC with a Global Sat 352 bluetooth GPS receiver using CM nightly 17 and BlueGPS4droid. It works in Google Maps but the range is horrible, around 12 inches.

I have a really stupid question about this.
I don't see how it will work with just GPS.
I understand that GPS will give you location, but what about data for getting the maps?
When I'm using google maps on my blackberry or my wife's Iphone, it needs to download the map via data aside from just providing location.
Does the GPS do that as well?
Thanks for your patience.

hanbalfrek said:
I have a really stupid question about this.
I don't see how it will work with just GPS.
I understand that GPS will give you location, but what about data for getting the maps?
When I'm using google maps on my blackberry or my wife's Iphone, it needs to download the map via data aside from just providing location.
Does the GPS do that as well?
Thanks for your patience.
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You will need data connection (tethered to another phone if you are on the road) to use Google maps(navigation). There are a few programs (Navigon and Co Pilot Live are two I found)that install all the map data that they use to your SD Card so you don't need a data connection.

you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.

chisleu said:
you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.
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I have been able to use my windows phone using gps2blue and that works too for gps.

chisleu said:
you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.
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so i do NOT need a data plan correct? that app + a receiver should allow me to use google maps gps (or other apps) on the road right?

jleong89 said:
so i do NOT need a data plan correct? that app + a receiver should allow me to use google maps gps (or other apps) on the road right?
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The latest version of Google Maps will download and cache your route if you plan it in advance while on a WiFi connection, however, I haven't had a lot of success retrieving that cache once I get on the road...and usually end up re-downloading the map over my data connection.
So the answer is: You PROBABLY DO NEED a data plan. Unless you buy map software that downloads all the maps locally, there are a few Apps in the market.

There's a Gmap cacher program that I use on my netbook.
Perhaps something similar (or another gps program with prebuilt maps) for the nook?
(I think it's absolutely ridiculous to require a data connection for any program like this, it can be done preloaded at home. I also despise requirements of cell phone data plans based on this premise.......)

I know this is a little off topic but there's an app that allows you to share your phones gps over wifi.
You install the host on your phone and the client is installed on your book.
I am going to search for it.....
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I found it! Its called tethergps by compton software.
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speedy1979 said:
I know this is a little off topic but there's an app that allows you to share your phones gps over wifi.
You install the host on your phone and the client is installed on your book.
I am going to search for it.....
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thanks but i do not have a smartphone or a phone that requires a data plan (just a regular txt talk camera phone ) but i am sure other's will appreciate the app you found!

joetrizeo said:
There's a Gmap cacher program that I use on my netbook.
Perhaps something similar (or another gps program with prebuilt maps) for the nook?
(I think it's absolutely ridiculous to require a data connection for any program like this, it can be done preloaded at home. I also despise requirements of cell phone data plans based on this premise.......)
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Backcountry Navigator can pre-download all kinds of different maps, OSM, Topo, etc..

great thanks guys! are there any particular gps receiver brands or chips that produce significantly better results than another?
anymore suggestions are welcome.

[URL="http://www.dealextreme.com/p/holux-m-1000-32-channel-bluetooth-car-gps-receiver-25563"]http://www.dealextreme.com/p/holux-m-1000-32-channel-bluetooth-car-gps-receiver-25563[/URL]
I'm looking at getting one of these guys from DealExtreme. The reviews are all pretty positive about the battery life, the speed, and it's ability to lock on to many satellites reliably.
I'm really close to pulling the trigger on one.

Working OK for me with my BT GPT-600 SiRF Star III GPS.
Range is about 3 feet, so that knida sucks, but same as all the rest of the BT range so far.
Same as this one:
http://compare.ebay.com/like/150572...fe1ec11&itemid=150572160930&ff4=263602_309572
Since I have an HTC EVO, I think I will still use the tetherGPS, so I can get the data along with it.

Is there anything like tetherGPS for other phone OSes (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, iOS)? I have a BB at the moment; they suck, but it does have a functional GPS chip.

thanks for the links guys. i will check them out

Bluegps help please

I'm trying to connect to my magellan maestro gps unit. In settings, the bluetooth says paired but not connected. This is where bluegps comes in, right? In bluegps, I chose the magellan unit and then right below it I pressed it to try to connect. But everytime I try to connect, it disconnects saying "Cannot start: Too many connection problems".
Yes, the maestro unit has pairing and connection on. It recognizes the gtab as vegan 5.1.1.
What settings in the bluegps I need to do?

I was having similar issues with the application, so based on another thread, I tried out Googoo Android's Bluetooth GPS. It's available on the Market, but you'll have to sideload it from another device or find the APK (posted on another thread here). That application worked much better for me.

I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps&feature=search_result
Has been the most stable for me.
If you can't load from market, here is a copy in my DropBox.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669866/BluetoothGPSprovider.apk

Figured out what's wrong. After reading around the net, figured out that the gps unit I have only allows bluetooth connection to transfer data files. GPS signal won't share.

Thanks Zaphod-Beeblebrox
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
<outside link removed>
Has been the most stable for me.
If you can't load from market, here is a copy in my DropBox.
<outside link removed>
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You're awesome. I've been searching around for a couple of days now trying to get my bluetooth G-Sat gps to pair with my new gtab. After grabbing 'Bluetooth GPS Provider' from your dropbox and installing via adb, I'm now able to use the gps puck, thanks.

Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
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I've actually had that app cause my tablet to freeze twice now and I had to force a reboot (tap the hell out of the power button). TnT Lite 4.4.0. I'm wondering if it's an isolated issue or no because before the thing froze, it was working rather well.

i got my bt gps unit working in google maps.. but that is no good driving around. and cannot get sygic aura or mobile maps to work.

lgkahn said:
i got my bt gps unit working in google maps.. but that is no good driving around. and cannot get sygic aura or mobile maps to work.
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Here are a lot of threads about Bluetooth GPS and need of data connection when using Google maps.
Therefore you need GPS software with pre-loaded maps, like CoPilot.
It's on the market around $5.00 for USA.
I use it and love it!! LOL

Papa Midnight said:
I've actually had that app cause my tablet to freeze twice now and I had to force a reboot (tap the hell out of the power button). TnT Lite 4.4.0. I'm wondering if it's an isolated issue or no because before the thing froze, it was working rather well.
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I use BlueGPS with TNTL 4.2.5. Works with no hiccups....
Possibly different kernel??