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I've been with my Mi3 from China for 6 months and am really happy with it. However, Google Maps doesnt work in China, though it works outside China. And Google location history does not work at all. None of my locations are being tracked. Is there any solution to this?
Not until China and Google come to an agreement and stop fighting each other.
I experienced the same issue in Shanghai and the Jiangsu province. To get it to work you need WiFi access and either a VPN-connection or the app Psiphon. Both unfortunately do not get stable connections on the mobile network (I used China Mobile. I can't tell about Unicom). Surprising side note: 3 weeks ago in Shenzhen I had no issues at all to access all Google services. The only problem - like everywhere in China - Google maps and satellite pictures are not in sync. The tricky solution here: Use a browser together with the address ditu.google.com instead of maps.google.com. Everything will be in Chinese, there are less options available but maps and sat-pix are perfectly in sync.
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Every time I use the Track Location feature, it fails. I've uninstalled and reinstalled and it still won't work. It takes me to San Francisco instead of Chicago(which is where I live). It used to work the week I got the wing (about 2 weeks ago). It's pretty much stock. I don't use any ROM's and have even performed a clear storage. Any help would be appreciated. I have done a search.
Still isn't working.
It tells me to check the GPS settings. I haven't changed them nor do I know how.
Have you tried with a GPS receiver? (If you have access to one)
I have found that the track location feature while sometimes is surprisingly accurate most often is only close enough for a general location. Good for a local search but not close enough to pinpoint my location with accuracy.
But discrepancy that is off by states I have no idea. IT gets your location by triangulating from the cell towers, maybe there is a glitch in that area that is unidentified. It isn't something you could ask your provider about (actually they might have an answer or be able to help but I wouldn't bet on it), even though they might be at fault. You might see if you can report it as a bug to the google mobile maps team and see if they will respond.
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Im A People said:
Every time I use the Track Location feature, it fails. I've uninstalled and reinstalled and it still won't work. It takes me to San Francisco instead of Chicago(which is where I live). It used to work the week I got the wing (about 2 weeks ago). It's pretty much stock. I don't use any ROM's and have even performed a clear storage. Any help would be appreciated. I have done a search.
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Try a different phone radio firmware. Mine used to fail when I used the newest Radio. It's either that or the information about your towers has been set up incorrectly on google's servers. Find someone in your area with a phone that you can install google maps on and try to see if the problem is still there. If it is, contact google about it.
That just happens sometimes with Google Maps.
I live in germany and sometimes Google Maps says I am somewhere in France or Spain (one time even somewhere in the atlantic or pacifik...)
Just wait some time and try to locate again (don't restart google maps).
If that doesn't help, walk around a bit and try again.
Im planning on buying a HTC Hero but only if there is a gps tunr buy turn app with europe maps. So can anyone answer me?
I'm guessing you haven't tried Google Navigation yet ? There is a thread about using it in EU.
There are ALK CoPilot, Sygic Mobile Maps, NDrive and others. Of course they all cost money. They all work without internet connection since they store all map-data on the SD-card. There are also Navigation systems which depend on a data-connection, I don't know their names because I never cared about them.
Google Navigation, which ohgood mentioned, is free but not officially supported for Europe. It also has some flaws if used in this area. Of course it is one of those that depend on an internet connection.
O man i just saw google nav and i'm very sad to hear that you need internet con to useit coz trafic on gsm is expensive outside my country so its kind of useless 4 me.
It wouldn't matter anyway, Google Nav REQUIRES firmware 1.6+
http://www.andnav.org/
Dont know how good it is though, you will have to google some reviews.
I use Sygic in France, it works well for me. Trip calculation is a bit slow but otherwise it runs well.
I've used AndNav2 and Nav4All, both of them are free and very good turn by turn navigation, good interface and very accurate. Both needs internet connection because there's no (or little) map "buffering". I think you can use like a pre-route that download's some map information, but it still needs to connect to the internet to get more info.
heya,
I'm having issues with Google Maps (version 4.2 and 4.3 were tried) on my Nexus One (2.2 ROM) and the Optus mobile network (Australia).
Basically, after a factory reset, Maps refused to start, saying "Network Failure: This application requires a working data connection". This was on a mobile 3G connection with my carrier, TPG, which is an Optus reseller.
However, all other internet applications (Gmail, Twitter, Browser, Shuffle etc.) seemed to be working fine at the time.
The only way I was able to get it working was to connect to a Wifi connection. From there, Google Maps seemed to load fine. However, if I disconnect from the Wifi, Google Maps will load tiles that have been cached, but won't load tiles from new places I scroll to, saying "data connection lost, retrying".
If I try a SIM card from a different provider, in this case Telstra, Google Maps suddenly decided to work fine. So on paper, it looks to be some sort of issue with the Optus network and Google Maps. As far as I can tell, no other applications apart from Google Maps are affected. I tried Brut's modified Google Maps, and the same issue occurs.
Other people seem to be experiencing similar issues intermittently on the Optus network as well, since last year, on all platforms (not just Android):
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=6c51f37bdab9e51b&hl=en
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/1374926.html
Also, I noticed in this XDA post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583123&page=91
there's a reference to the issue (or at least a similar one) in post 907, and how it might be a DNS issue.
I've tried changing my APN from "internet" to "yesinternet", and the problem still occurs.
Does anybody know anything more about the issue, or if Optus has given any idea of whether they'll be a fix, or an ETA? (I couldn't seem to find anything at all official from Optus at all, really).
Or is there any information that we could gather, to try and push Optus harder to confirm whether this is actually an issue at their end, and if so, get a fix out?
Cheers,
Victor
Heya Victor...
I know this won't help you much, but I just thought I'd add that I'm on the 3 network in Aus with my N1 and Maps 4.3 is working fine...
I have an Optus SIM card of a friends that I can try on the weekend, so I will and report back.
heya,
rossy_k: Thanks for the offer =). Do let us know how it goes.
The problem, and what probably makes it tricky to diagnose is that it seems intermittent, or only to affect some users. However, when those users switch to Wifi, or a different network (Vodafone/Telstra), their issue seems to go away.
It affects a *lot* of users, but obviously not everyone *sigh*. Tell us how it goes though, perhaps try using "internet" as the APN.
Cheers,
Victor
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.
I have tried to install/access Google play on my KF for days without luck. I just noted that I cannot access the internet site of Google Play on my computers, not even company computer @ work. I guess they can read the ip and then automatically blocks it. My residence is in the Caribbean. Now I tried to access it on somebody's else computer (Europe, via logmein) and it seems to work over there.
Does anybody have a solution for me?
Help is very much appreciates
profgokker said:
I have tried to install/access Google play on my KF for days without luck. I just noted that I cannot access the internet site of Google Play on my computers, not even company computer @ work. I guess they can read the ip and then automatically blocks it. My residence is in the Caribbean. Now I tried to access it on somebody's else computer (Europe, via logmein) and it seems to work over there.
Does anybody have a solution for me?
Help is very much appreciates
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profgokker,
Unfortunately this is a common occurrence with Corporate networks, they block anything that may be
used to download software, games, music and movies. Google Play Store would be tied to all these
topics. If you can not access Google Play Store through your Web Browser, then it is true that your
company is blocking Google Play Store. Google Play does work in the Caribbean so if you have
internet access at home you could use Google Play at your Residence. Sometimes you can use
a Proxy Server to get through the network but many Corporate Networks sense Proxy Servers as
well. It is best to try and make this work at home, not your office since playing with Proxy Servers
can get a person terminated from the company.
profgokker said:
I have tried to install/access Google play on my KF for days without luck. I just noted that I cannot access the internet site of Google Play on my computers, not even company computer @ work. I guess they can read the ip and then automatically blocks it. My residence is in the Caribbean. Now I tried to access it on somebody's else computer (Europe, via logmein) and it seems to work over there.
Does anybody have a solution for me?
Help is very much appreciates
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It seems that is has started working again, but now I realize that my 7100 (Note 2) can install apps without any problems, but my samsung tablets get the error message stating that apps not available in my country. very strange indeed.
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skullx said:
It seems that is has started working again, but now I realize that my 7100 (Note 2) can install apps without any problems, but my samsung tablets get the error message stating that apps not available in my country. very strange indeed.
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skullx,
Recentlywe have had a number of customers use ProxyDroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.proxydroid&hl=en
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profgokker said:
I have tried to install/access Google play on my KF for days without luck. I just noted that I cannot access the internet site of Google Play on my computers, not even company computer @ work. I guess they can read the ip and then automatically blocks it. My residence is in the Caribbean. Now I tried to access it on somebody's else computer (Europe, via logmein) and it seems to work over there.
Does anybody have a solution for me?
Help is very much appreciates
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Apparently the Caribbean has lost the License to obtain google app store. thats why you cant open it neither in your android or you PC.