I have the tomtom working great on my 6800, but I was hoping it have a few more features. I'm looking for something to track my trip with waypoints so I can download or view them later. Something I could add POI's to while out on the bike. A friend used to have a small garmin handheld unit we would take when trail riding that would make a waypoint say every 50-100yds, then we could print out the trail later when we got home. Anything along those lines for the WM5 side?
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GPS Tuner.
http://www.pocketgear.com/en_US/html/display_product.jsp?categoryId=&srcPage=searchResults&id=prod5691315&sf=48190044
ChtiGPS: http://www.chtisoft.com/us/chtiGPS
Will also work with my Google Maps API app GP Geoforum (Demo), which lets you host a collaborative map on your website.
One day I would like to add a mobile phone interface with GPS tracing, current position and "Add here" quick location adding, but I am too busy to develop at the moment, maybe during the winter. It's all open source tho, so if anyone wants to join the project and add it, just yell...
The GPS Tuner listed above does everything I was looking for and it doesn't use alot of memory and it runs fast. Thanks for that link.
The only think I would like to change about GPSTuner is the map pictures. It's not the end of the world, and you can add map shots from google maps.
I am wanting the same kind of program but I will be using it for fishing locations. I fish all over the west coast and I want to be able to make waypoints of good spots and be able to see them on a map that I can zoom in and out. How hard is it to make maps for GPS Tuner? I like the program but the map that is on it is horrible! Google maps or live search would be perfect if they allowed you to mark a waypoint right on the screen and save it.
Try this
free.3dtracking.net/
but it needs a data connection (gprs/edge/3g)
How about TrackMe 1.1.0.10* GPS Tracking tool with Google Earth from one of our own developers.
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Can you have me that how to download Maps for GPS tunner ?
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Is there any preferably free app with world map ? No GPS and no extremely detailed... just offline and fast.
something like this:
http://www.homeportcruises.com/misc/worldmap/files/page25_1.gif
or more detail? if thats enough, just use a picture.
i've been looking for a world map too, except i was hoping there a program where i can search rather than just pan through a giant picture.
any ideas?
Good Morning to all.
I was browsing information on the iPhone App store, always interested to see what is developed over there and then find a similar app for my HD
Anyway, came across G-Park, a nice little app that you park your car, press the Park Me button and then when it comes time to return to your car, press where did I park and it links to GoogleMaps and directs you back.
Thought I would ask here to see if anyone has heard of a similar app available for us WinMo lovers?
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Jody
Haven't heard of a similar app, but you could just use Google maps and save your location (i.e. where you parked) and then when its time to return to car get directions from your current location to your saved car location
That kind of the application is good when you don’t have Navigation program in your mobile then you have to force yourself to use Google map,
If you have a Navigation program in your mobile you can store your coordinate and then come back anytime you want better than Google map
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That kind of the application is good when you don’t have Navigation program in your mobile then you have to force yourself to use Google map,
If you have a Navigation program in your mobile you can store your coordinate and then come back anytime you want better than Google map
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Obviously this would be best choice, but I was just putting forward an option for those who do not have a G-Park type application or navigational software
GPSSpot is what u looking for...
i think the answer to your needs is GPSSpot. you can save current location, (of your car but not only) and later use the saved coordinates app will get you back there. there is no map but compass style navigation, but still you will easily find the way to parked car. and u can have many different locations saved (home, tube station, etc...) and they are easily accessible from dropdown list.
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I think this one can be useful for you too:
http://freewareppc.com/travel/whereis.shtml
Do a quick search for "dude wheres my car". The program has been in the developers section for a very long time.
Thanks for all the input, think I am off to start downloading..... best way to find out what is right of course is to install and try
I couldn't find a thread where anyone has mentioned this so I thought I'd mention this app. It's ArcGIS from ESRI and it is in the Marketplace (FREE!). It might be getting overlooked because people think they need to know GIS to use it which is not the case. Within the program there are dozens of base maps to choose from including a world road map. It doesn't have turn by turn directions but it does allow you to center your location and have the map scroll under you while driving. The world map has fairly good detail. Give it a try, I think you'll be surprised at all the information you will have access to with the various base maps.
I don't have any affiliation with the developer except I am a user of their desktop software.
Interesting, will show this to my girlfriend. She uses the desktop software for school, might have interesting integration capabilities.
Just for anyone who reads this, there is now a Turn-By-Turn navigation app which uses this API.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959087
I loaded the A to B navigation yesterday and it's got to be one of the top 5 free apps out there.
One thing I like about the Arcmap app I originally posted about is the ability to have useful maps saved in the favorites folder and switch between them within the program. It can go from a road map to a weather map and back again with just a few button pushes.
that's really amazing
just curious if it would have an integration problem with a laptop?
hi
i would like to ask u guys what navigation would u recomend for SGS2 or maybe for gingerbread in general. (i am owner of SGS2)
previous i was using on my SGS1 sygic navigation and i was extremly happy - quick location lock + everything i needed...and i could get it free... have friends from CZ - developers..but they aint able to get the sygic working well with 2.3+ i was reading a lots of articles about people complaining..
curently i am using SGS2 and i would love to know what would u guys recomend - what app...i know NAVIGON, GARMIN....but i havent tryed them on SGS2 yet
i am driving and cycling a lot and navigation is a important part of my phone...
i hope u will be able to share your exp with me.
Regards
Have you looked or searched through this forum at all? There's a recent forum topic already discussing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046055
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Have you looked or searched through this forum at all? There's a recent forum topic already discussing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046055
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yeh i had....but not enough i guess..forgive me then
Google Navigation. Simply the best (of course, my opinion), it'll be perfect when they enable offline maps, but I don't know when the will.
Google navigation got me lost something mean yesterday.
Was trying to lead me up buss only roads, tram tracks all sorts.
After an hour lost I had to pull out my crusty tom tom which lead
Me the right way. Normally its fine but yesterday it really let me down.
I have been using Sygic Mobile Maps without any problems for a long time. Then upgraded to Sygic Aura. Also worked without any problems and now, recently upgraded Aura to the newest Sygic GPS Navigation 3.0, which works really really great on the SGS2. Everything is fast and smooth and runs just perfectly. I'm loving it ;-)
Why not try NavFree UK
"When it comes to free navigation apps on Android it’s hard to look beyond the awesome Google Maps. But one company, Navmii, is trying its darndest to convert you over to its feature rich NavFree UK software. This app has already been doing big numbers on the iPhone – more than 1.7 million downloads – and now its Android turn to enjoy its gratis sat nav skills.
Navmii is able to hawk this app for nada because the map data is based around the community based OpenStreetMap (OSM). This means the users can update the mappage themselves to build a more accurate picture and with over 300,000 map updates already made by iPhone users, it appears Navfree is fast approaching pro-quality.
Unlike Google Maps, NavFree doesn’t rely on a data connection for its map feed. The whole of the UK & Republic of Ireland as a 300MB file is downloaded straight to your phone so your route won’t be interrupted should a network signal be lost.
Elsewhere, the app is stocked with features you would expect from dedicated sat nav devices: turn-by-turn voice instructions, 3D map view, a re-routing facility and Point of Interest (POI) search, amongst others. NavFree also lets you share your position and route via SMS, email and the top dog social networking services Facebook and Twitter."
Its downloadable from Expansys website as of now but i cant get it to run on my S2 as it just hangs ?
wwwdotexpansysdotcom forward slash navfree
Sorry, as a newbie to this forum im unable to post a direct link!!
Aura works fine on my SGS2 as well. Well, live traffic is not working at all, but many people were bothering Sygic support about this problem and Sygic is looking into this issue.
Other than that I am also happy with it, updated maps, lot's of POI's.
I am not so sure about the quality of route planning.
Navigon always gives you 3 alternative routes for you to choose from and I have a feeling, it planned better, but they have Q32011 maps, in comparison to Q12011 maps for Sygic, which makes a big difference for Ireland.
Sygic also promises free map updates, nor Navigon or Copilot promise you that, in fact, Navigon says that they don't plan to update the maps in the close future...
Navfree gives me the same problem on SGS2 - it initially says Installing.... then blackscreens and drops out.
I have a problem with google maps navigation. (Apart from the hideous voice). It takes a few seconds to get a gps lock but if I miss a turning, route recalculation takes ages. Like minutes rather than seconds. Not a gps hardware issue as I also use igo and it locks & recalculates routes almost instantly. Strange.
Google navigation .If your country don't have google navigation activated. go her u ned root.
Hey guys ,im a new samsung user .I bougth galaxy s 2 in UK but im living in Turkey ,the problem which i faced is GPS problem it can finds satelites but no fixing any idea what i can do ? the software is last version KE7 need a help
Steel
Waze for free, TomTom for pay.
I have been using TomTom for years as a standalone car navigator, so I could not resist to buy it for my SGS2.
But before it was released for Android, I used Waze and I must say that it is very good, even if I prefer the professional look and content of TomTom.
Google Navigation when in my own country and have flat rate data plan
CoPilot Live Premium for off-line navigation when driving outside my country
Locus for off-line maps (free vector) when hiking, walking in nature and trying to find my way in big towns
Talk about necromania - digging up topics from 2011...
Anyway, my choice is NavFree (nav and voice directions for driving) and MapsWithMe (for walking around the cities). Both free, both offline.
Hello...what I am looking for is a navigation app that will allow me to use 100% customized routes. Allow me to explain: I am a motorcycle rider & I like to take long motorcycle trips (500 miles a day sometimes) OFF the beaten path. I don't want to ride main streets & major highways. Those are boring! I want to be able to customize a route 100% with nothing but back roads & have that on my device for turn by turn navigation.
I can design such a route on my PC using Google Maps but there seems to be no way to import that route into maps or navigation on my device.
So does anyone know of an app that will import my 100% customized routes onto my device, or an app that will allow me to design 100% customized routes right on my device?
I know I used 100% a lot, but I'm really trying to stress that I don't want any route suggestions from the app itself!
Thanks in advance!
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I was under the impression if you saved your route to "my maps" in Google Maps you could access it from your phone...
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Sounds like you could use the"Dual Sport Map App" I think a search on the play store for dual sport maps and or craftycoder will bring it up. (Sorry for no links,I'm new and not allowed yet)
While it sounds like it may be for off road use only ,it isn't.
A lot of people use it to cruise the way out of the way places and they even share their routes on the web site the developer made. You can also use that website to map out your own routes then load them to your phone.The site address is dualsportmaps DOT com
Some think the App is expensive at $20,however it was well worth it for me just for functionality,and he is giving a lot of support to the backroad bombing community.
I started using it when I wanted all the functions of the high end motorcycle GPS units but didn't want to spend the $600+ entry fee.
So I got a large screen android device, a blue tooth head set, a bar mount and that App.It has been working great.
In case you haven't come across it yet, there is a forum for riders like you(advrider DOT com) and the developer of the App maintains a thread there for extra support.
A google search for site:advrider DOT com 691537 should bring you right to it if you know what to do with the "DOT"
Hope this helps
Oruxmaps is pretty sweet and it is free. You have to create your own maps (did mine with maps from google maps) and stitch them together but for free I consider it worth the time. Here is the link: google play oruxmaps
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I was under the impression if you saved your route to "my maps" in Google Maps you could access it from your phone...
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This has been working...thanks!
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This has been working...thanks!
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Have you used any other apps/methods? I don't have a Bike (yet) but I feel like driving the same kinda routes with my WRX, I want curvey roads to push my suspension modes.
Rocking cm9.1
zman519 said:
Have you used any other apps/methods? I don't have a Bike (yet) but I feel like driving the same kinda routes with my WRX, I want curvey roads to push my suspension modes.
Rocking cm9.1
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No I have not. Still searching for something better, but the method I'm using works.