I'm going to Vegas next week and would really like to have a city map on my phone. Does anyone know of a free source of city maps which look good on the TP2?
itm said:
I'm going to Vegas next week and would really like to have a city map on my phone. Does anyone know of a free source of city maps which look good on the TP2?
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Something other than Google Maps? I mean what more would you want besides maps, aerial photos, the ability to search for points of interest? Show my location, show on the map all of a certain category near my location. You might find something else, but you won't find something better.
The only problem with Google Maps is the need for a data connection. With the ludicrous cost of US data roaming I was planning to avoid it!
Since I assume you know you will be roaming, you are stuck with buying (or getting pirated) a GPS program. I have both Garmin and iGo and they both look/work fine. iGo has a 3D mode with 3D wireframe buildings, if that sounds exciting, with substantial detail in Vegas (just brought it up and "drove" in front of the Luxor).
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I am thinking to buy a navigation system for my car, but before I buy it I though to ask is there any good navigation program worth buying for touch pro 2?
I see that many people have problems with wvga and older navigation software such as tomtom etc.
So is there any software 100% compatible with tp2 and is it worth buying it instead of car navigation system.
Thank you
If you are on Sprint, the Sprint navigation works perfect IMO. I also use google for navigation.
I forgot to add that I don't have data plan anymore, so I will be looking at something as tomtom.
I've been using CoPilot Live for several years -- it's pretty damn good, especially considering its price. They have frequent map updates, and promise quick (45 days, IIRC) turnaround on any map updates you submit.
I've also tried Navigon -- their maps are pretty good, but I haven't been able to get the turn-by-turn directions to work, not that I've spent a lot of time trying.
Hey 3waygeek, thank you for the tip.
I went to copilot site and for tp2 gives me 2 options:
CoPilot Live 7 North America $29.99
CoPilot Live 8, North America Maps $29.99
So which do I need ( I hope not both)
Thank you
I'd go for CoPilot Live 8 -- it's the most recent version, and the one I've been using the last year or so.
Note that CoPilot can use a data connection to get live traffic updates; if you don't want to use data, you should be able to turn the traffic update capability off. You may also want to turn off the AGPS; it tends to open a data connection when you use GPS.
Hello I was wondering what navigation software is the best? I live in australia and am travelling to brazil soon, how ever I would like something I wont get data charges with. I have seen a few, eg NDrive, Locations, etc, but was wondering what is XDA's recommendation?
I'm finding Locations to be overall the best. Good routing and you can get directions without a subscription. If you're going overseas the big bonus of Locations is that you can download the maps before you leave and buy a 1 month subscription for the country you are travelling to if you will be wanting voice guided navigation there. Works out quite a bit cheaper than paying outright for the package of a country you will only use for a short time.
I noticed something on Bing maps which I didn't know if is beta or a new service that everybody aware of. If you tag a point on the map in Manhattan New York, on the area between 59 st and 49 st and 6 ave to Madison ave and go into scouting to the shopping category it will show you every store in the neighborhood.
Did I discover a new feature, or everybody know about this already and I'm just being stupid?
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So, Google Wallet doesn't work and the hacked APK from Modaco won't either. There also doesn't seem to be any replacement app in the Play Store.
Any of you fab people got any solutions? I'd rather like to get all Hogwarts with my small payments.
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I'm the same. I really want to start using nfc to make payments in stores. Not many of my friends can afford an nfc capable handset at the moment and therefore I can only really use nfc tags and set up an access point to us my nexus 7 using nfc. Come on google!!
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As of the end of this week we (people outside the USA) would have almost no way to add credit to Google Wallet anyway. Google are removing the pre-paid cards.
There are virtually zero stores in the UK that use contactless payments anyway... We're still a few years away from it becoming mainstream really.
Oyster probably works, but there's no way in hell I'd get nu N2 out anywhere in London's public transport system!
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There are virtually zero stores in the UK that use contactless payments anyway... We're still a few years away from it becoming mainstream really.
Oyster probably works, but there's no way in hell I'd get nu N2 out anywhere in London's public transport system!
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Your joking right? I live in Essex and regularly travel to London and loads of shops both locally and in London accept it these days!
Every Mcdonald's, Greggs and Boots in the country should accept them now
90%+ of Post Offices accept them
Many Costa, Starbucks, Pret etc accept them
Many other restaurants (e.g. Nandos at the O2 Arena) accept them.
You might be right to say that the UK as a whole is not completely ready but London definitely is, and there are certainly enough options to make it useful outside of London too.
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Your joking right? I live in Essex and regularly travel to London and loads of shops both locally and in London accept it these days!
Every Mcdonald's, Greggs and Boots in the country should accept them now
90%+ of Post Offices accept them
Many Costa, Starbucks, Pret etc accept them
Many other restaurants (e.g. Nandos at the O2 Arena) accept them.
You might be right to say that the UK as a whole is not completely ready but London definitely is, and there are certainly enough options to make it useful outside of London too.
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Think you're right. I'm seeing more all the time. I don't understand why Google is being so slow to get this started, out if the US at least.
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Not everyone lives on McDonalds, coffee, dodgy sandwiches and cough syrup.
Until is in all stores everywhere, it's of limited use.
Lennyuk said:
Your joking right? I live in Essex and regularly travel to London and loads of shops both locally and in London accept it these days!
Every Mcdonald's, Greggs and Boots in the country should accept them now
90%+ of Post Offices accept them
Many Costa, Starbucks, Pret etc accept them
Many other restaurants (e.g. Nandos at the O2 Arena) accept them.
You might be right to say that the UK as a whole is not completely ready but London definitely is, and there are certainly enough options to make it useful outside of London too.
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Agreed, even my dad's off licence accepts contactless payments, and that's a pretty small business.
Well, perhaps that's the case in London or other cities, but it sure isn't where I live, and I'm only 35 miles from London.
I have done futher searching. It has not gone well. The best I can manage at rbe moment is to photograph a tenner and exchange it with my daughter's S3.
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Has anyone traveled to Tokyo, Japan with the Sprint Galaxy S3?
I'm heading there next week. I know that there is CDMA there for voice calls, but was uncertain about "actual" experience. Talking with Sprint directly didn't lead me to believe much of anything. They had no idea what they were talking about really. Can you text the US? Can you call the US? is it outrageously expensive? What about any mobile data there?
I'm prepared to do what I do in Europe and just put her on airplane mode and use WiFi and GPS, but thought I'd seek out others experience.
I've tried to reach out to others on different forums, but haven't had much luck with responses. Thought I'd throw this out here.
You's basically have to use airplane mode and wifi and gps. If you use google voice, you should be able to make calls and send / receive texts, as it acts as a voip basically at that point; though you can't receive mms message on google voice.
I believe international text is 0.20 per text.
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Japan uses its own weird proprietary cell phone system; I don't think there is any CDMA. Just use WiFi and Google Voice for texting as that will be free. You can also get a SIP provider to make voice calls with. (Google Voice doesn't make SIP calls from your phone.)
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Thanks guys for the replies. When I'm in Europe, I just use Google Talk voice or video chat when I'm on Wifi. I'll do that again. I've heard that Tokyo is pretty weak on wifi availability though. I'm guessing the places I'm going for this conference should be juiced up.
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Just to put this information out there on this thread for others searching a similar topic [and I'll update back with my experience when I return]:
I'm going to rent a Pocket MiFi from GlobalAdvancedCommunications in Japan:
https://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/pocketwifi.html
They have a 42Mbps and a 75Mbps option for about $55 for 3-4 days. Since that's all I'm going for, this seems like a good fit. There is a cheaper option called econnectJapan that has slower data speeds and better plans for long term travel. GAC one offers free delivery or pickup in the airport or directly to your hotel. I'm hoping this actually works and I get a unit, needs a lead time of 2 days, which I'm at currently. Other reviews of this service seem to be positive. I went with the 75Mbps unit because it has a 3000MAh battery, so in theory I'll get more usage before needing to plug it in. I plan on toggle it on and off as needed. I know my hotel doesn't have WiFi and I'm not sure about the Conference Center.
An outfit like Xcom Global, which delivers for any country in the world, seems really over priced after looking at these companies in Japan. But then again, they are delivering to the whole world.
I know that no one probably cares about this, but the pocket WiFi thing from Global Advanced Communications worked like a charm. I was pulling down ~35mbps and up ~25mbps most of the time I was there. LTE strong in buildings and everything. Basically, I used Google voice chat through "Talk" and Video chat through G+ and was able to keep up with everything back in the US. The subway schedule on Google Maps was a friggin' life saver. In fact, Google Maps knew better routes and prices of fares than the local Japanese that I spoke with. Google 1, Japanese 0.
There are 0 wifi hot spots in Japan that I could find also. So don't rely on that. Finally, all my electronic devices did not need any adapters because they were non polarized plugs (meaning one tab fatter than the other). My laptop (Dell) also didn't need an adapter because my hotel had a US 3 prong outlet in the desk in the room (Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa). However, you would need a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter and then one that doesn't have a polarized plug.
mmark27 said:
I know that no one probably cares about this, but the pocket WiFi thing from Global Advanced Communications worked like a charm. I was pulling down ~35mbps and up ~25mbps most of the time I was there. LTE strong in buildings and everything. Basically, I used Google voice chat through "Talk" and Video chat through G+ and was able to keep up with everything back in the US. The subway schedule on Google Maps was a friggin' life saver. In fact, Google Maps knew better routes and prices of fares than the local Japanese that I spoke with. Google 1, Japanese 0.
There are 0 wifi hot spots in Japan that I could find also. So don't rely on that. Finally, all my electronic devices did not need any adapters because they were non polarized plugs (meaning one tab fatter than the other). My laptop (Dell) also didn't need an adapter because my hotel had a US 3 prong outlet in the desk in the room (Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa). However, you would need a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter and then one that doesn't have a polarized plug.
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Dude, thanks for the update :good:
Good to know
CNexus said:
Dude, thanks for the update :good:
Good to know
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Ah, so someone was listening! Anyway, it's here now for when people Google search it.
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Say hello to our new owners of Sprint at Softbank. Edit I see you are already back.
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Say hello to our new owners of Sprint at Softbank. Edit I see you are already back.
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Ha ha. Actually when I was there I did check out Softbanks offerings. Seems like hopefully Sprint will be flush with cash and become the #1 carrier in the US! Ha, we'll maybe keep #3. God if they get any better in Madison, WI I'd be real pumped.
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