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Google maps updated v5 now available!!!!

Google Mapps application v5 download is available now
Vectored maps and offline caching works fine too. Head to market and update

love the 3D maps... shame I don't live in New York though (no 3D buildings in London)
one issue - Tilt/3D action works fine by dragging two fingers down the page, but I can't get the rotate function (two fingers and then rotate them) to work on my Desire.... user error or limitation of Desire functionality?

wilbur said:
love the 3D maps... shame I don't live in New York though (no 3D buildings in London)
one issue - Tilt/3D action works fine by dragging two fingers down the page, but I can't get the rotate function (two fingers and then rotate them) to work on my Desire.... user error or limitation of Desire functionality?
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Rotate Function does not work on the desire ...
but how can we download the Maps Using PCs and then put it on the phone ?
is there a way ?

SkyWalker1726 said:
Rotate Function does not work on the desire ...
but how can we download the Maps Using PCs and then put it on the phone ?
is there a way ?
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possible?.............

Hey bro. ..
Vampires somebody upload the link?
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How i see maps in 3d?? I only see in 2d... i inclinated but remain 2d

Yayyyyyyyy, finally meters for distance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
erto90, 3d is available only for some cities

I don't see Maps in market(((((

In few minutes I'll upload the apk for you guys

ljesh said:
Yayyyyyyyy, finally meters for distance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
erto90, 3d is available only for some cities
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I tried new york but stilla 2d.. in which view i have to see? Traffic, sat or normal?

I hope I got it right. I pulled the Maps.apk from /system/app
http://rapidshare.com/files/437533350/Maps.apk

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I tried new york but stilla 2d.. in which view i have to see? Traffic, sat or normal?
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only certain cities offer 3d viewing. have a look here at the cities
http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/3d/

ljesh said:
I hope I got it right. I pulled the Maps.apk from /system/app
http://rapidshare.com/files/437533350/Maps.apk
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The apk doesnt work, says "error parsing package".
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OK, I will try to re-upload... If it doesn't work again, someone else may try it :/
http://rapidshare.com/files/437546184/Maps__1_.apk

10char10char

Bastards... maps updates always not available in my region

Truly one of the greatest updates in 2010! I have been waiting for this. Oh, and Zürich is available with 3D buildings. Thank god Google has some major Labs here

Even Oslo has 3-D buildings , too bad we cannot rotate.
I have tried to get the rotate by compass function to work, but I guess it is map rotating itself which is disabled, not the multitouch gesture.

You have to touch twice on compass, it works fine for me.
kolaf said:
Even Oslo has 3-D buildings , too bad we cannot rotate.
I have tried to get the rotate by compass function to work, but I guess it is map rotating itself which is disabled, not the multitouch gesture.
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Google Navigation Zoom

It seems that Google decided recently to yank the +/- zoom buttons in the Navigation app that would appear briefly when you tapped the screen. This has made using the app much more of a pain for me because I frequently like to have the view slightly zoomed out so it would show road traffic conditions. The pinch method is not a suitable alternative because try as I might, I can't seem to find a way to do this while driving that doesn't "unhinge" the view from following my current position a large percentage of the time because the pinch motion must be completely equal between both fingers.
Am I missing a simple technique to do this?
And before it gets mentioned, the traffic button is not a direct replacement because it zooms WAY out, and I still want to see the close level of detail...
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If you hit the menu button in maps, go into settings and choose labs. Inside, there is an option for zoom buttons. Enjoy.
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siphyn said:
If you hit the menu button in maps, go into settings and choose labs. Inside, there is an option for zoom buttons. Enjoy.
Beamed from my SCH-i515
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Thanks, but that is ONLY for Maps. I'm talking about Navigation which is what I use in the car (whether I'm actually routing to an address or not). That is its own app that does not have this option unfortunately.

I have the same issue, you are not alone but it seems not many people used this feature I used it more to zoom out a level or 2 so I could overview of side roads in order to manually re-route when driving in congestion..and there's always damn congestion! Pinch zooming isn't practical while driving! Hope they return, but I fear the worst!

You try just tapping the screen to zoom?
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shadowstewie said:
You try just tapping the screen to zoom?
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Thanks, but that zooms in. If you read what I'm talking about- it's the ability to zoom OUT from the default zoom level. Try doing this while driving, keeping the view "stuck" to your current position, and see how it goes

splint84 said:
I have the same issue, you are not alone but it seems not many people used this feature I used it more to zoom out a level or 2 so I could overview of side roads in order to manually re-route when driving in congestion..and there's always damn congestion! Pinch zooming isn't practical while driving! Hope they return, but I fear the worst!
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I'm really surprised this isn't an issue for more people. Regardless, it's such a no brainer to me and unobtrusive to the people that don't care about it.
Feel free to star the bug report I just created to try to get google's attention. (I'm not too optimistic...)
<ORIG LINK REMOVED>
Edit: The first bug was created in the wrong location. Please see this one if you want to star and help get it some attention:
http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=3873

Maybe some time in the future they will include it in Google Labs for navigation as they have done with Google maps?

Herman76 said:
Maybe some time in the future they will include it in Google Labs for navigation as they have done with Google maps?
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That would make me very happy.

Hi Kidd_Funkadelic did you find a solution to this yet?
Galaxy S2 running ICS with Maps 6.4.0
Gav
UK

drillyourownhole said:
Hi Kidd_Funkadelic did you find a solution to this yet?
Galaxy S2 running ICS with Maps 6.4.0
Gav
UK
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Unfortunately no. The best I got was a response from a google employee on the support forums that they would forward my request to development. My fingers are crosssed it will make it's way into an update at some point, but who knows...
It was a frustrating exercise in finding the appropriate channels to get my voice heard. I didn't realize that there was no bug-tracking system for google apps, so the two attempts I made to create an actual bug were closed.

Thanks for the swift reply
It's a shame as it spoils the whole app for me.
reposted from
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en
version 6.4.0 9 March 2012
What's New
What's in this version:
New, simplified menu for Google Maps Navigation (Beta)
LOL

[11/16][Trailblazer101 MOD] Use Grip Sensor to Control Music + MOAR Rotation

One of best features of the continuum is the unique Ticker, which I love to mod directly... But what tends to go unnoticed is the grip sensors that come along with it...
But now, I've tapped into this un-thought-of potential to give you the "Control Your Music With the Grip Sensor" Mod..
What this does is allows you to control your music, whether it be the stock music player, or Play Music, with the Grip sensor by double tapping... You double tap on the left grip sensor, and it brings you back to the previous song (or the beginning of the original song, depending on the length you've been listening to said song), and if you do the same with with the right it will bring you to the next song!
Now you don't even have to turn on the ticker to change your music!
But that's not all! This mod also includes an update to the rotation aware feature I have released recently. Now, instead of just the Standby Screen, the Quick Launch screen and the Missed Notification View screen rotate also! A small update will probably be released soon-ish that will rotate the Ticker History Button within the Music Player, New Message, and Ticker Tape View, too!
This package includes the mods mentioned above, and all the others that came before it, including:
1) Rotation Aware
2) blah blah blah... hahah
3) Modified Browser (aka, more tabs, no 'locked' bookmarks, google search, etc)
VIDEO:
If some wants to upload a video of them having their phone off, and double tapping the grip sensor to move within songs, go ahead! haha.. You could also show off the rotation aware aspect of the ticker, too, if you wanted I will feature it here
DOWNLOADS:
[EG04][CWM]: http://www.mediafire.com/?6btq6ktnituyq66

Awesome! Hurry back
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alright, we're back, haha... I wanted to decrease the time allowed in between taps, just in case

Gotta charge phones (found my sons, still on ec09 so upgrade needed) first. Starting to move tomorrow, ill report back when I can. Do u have a eta on anymore mods? If there is gonna be a gap ill get to theming in spare time
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Awesome as usual! Works great, and has great "cool" factor
Although I did get kinda worried when it was back to stock softkeys and nothing was working right... Until I realized it still had the ics mapping! Lol! It needs a trip back through the themer anyway. Great work!!
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Music controls are awesome. One question is there something special to do to make the 13 widget buttons show up. I can't seem to make them visible? I have the tsm settings and quick panelsettings but no extra buttons

Er, did you try swiping on the shortcut screen? Just curious
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trailblazer101 said:
Er, did you try swiping on the shortcut screen? Just curious
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Ha yeah I saw how it worked on ciscos rom but can't get this to work right on stock deodexed. Ill try a reflash and see what I get.

I know why it wasn't working, haha I'll upload a fixed package now
Thank you for bringing that to my attention!

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I know why it wasn't working, haha I'll upload a fixed package now
Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
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thank you for doing all the work. got any ideas why the phone would continue to drop 3g covered. i no longer have a 3g data connection again.

The 3g issue wouldn't be because of anything that I did; instead, it'd just be a bug within this leaked build... Or maybe a bad flash/setup... I've noticed myself the 3g being spotty, but I never use it really so it's no big deal...
And I'll upload the (hopefully) fixed package tomorrow, with rotation of even more stuffs, haha
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trailblazer101 said:
The 3g issue wouldn't be because of anything that I did; instead, it'd just be a bug within this leaked build... Or maybe a bad flash/setup... I've noticed myself the 3g being spotty, but I never use it really so it's no big deal...
And I'll upload the (hopefully) fixed package tomorrow, with rotation of even more stuffs, haha
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oh in no way do i think it's anything you have done. I'm just trying to figure out what that is because that's what i rely on for internet a lot of time. it seems to be fine on stock but when i flash to deodex i've lost it twice and have to go back to ec09 to get back. i'll just stick with odex and debloat and see if it's something i'm removing. look forward to the new package. love the updates you're working on.

I only noticed 3g dropping a couple times, and it always came back after a restart, but I was having major issues with some apps/processes not running correctly... G-maps/nav was almost unusable, notifications not working, multitasking was a joke, and my logcat was full of errors and always had seemingly random stuff running. About a week ago I was just about to reflash everything but decided to try the "fix permissions" in CWM first. I research it a little, and some said it would fix stuff, others seemed to think it caused the phone to burst into flames I tried it, and my phone is running great... Apps work, maps work, can run nav and listen to music at the same time again, and my logcat is clean with only the battery updater running. This phone has never worked this well.
So, long story short, if you have to reflash again anyway, try fixing permissions... If you haven't already.
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Could someone post a working link to this package? Had some computer issues and lost it, and the link in the op isn't working. Much thanks!
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I'll release this again today, hopefully
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Thanks... No rush. Did you get my PM about the launcher?
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Alright, uploaded the new package Let me know if it fixes the quick settings icon in the status bar, and you should be able to "swipe" to clear the notification in the status bar (as long as they aren't ongoing, of course )
and... I got it, but I didn't get notified :| Let me respond now...

Hey TB, just a question and/or FYI... When the phone is in landscape mode and I go into the custom ticker apps, it won't let me scroll left/down to get to the two apps on the other side of the "X" button. Didn't know if this was intentional or not. Not a big deal, the only times it is in landscape is in the car dock or playing a game, but thought I would ask about it. This is still the best work you've done on this phone! I've been showing off the grip music control and people think it's awesome!
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That's normal, unfortunately It's an unwanted side effect with using the HorizontalScrollView layout I set it up with... No big deal though
I just finished another project of mine: triple tapping the weather icon will update the said icon and the weatherbug widget... That's for the moments when it doesn't sync, and you don't want to have to hit the little "refresh" button on the widget (Which was a lot for me )
Don't worry, I did finish the the settings mod, where you can choose what you want, this and that, but I am gonna release everything when I am done with the semester

Hey TB! Thought we had lost you!
My 3g went out on my phone, so verizon sent another one. Right now I'm running stock ec09,just rooted and debloated. I'm torn between staying on this that just works, or upgrading for all the new features and dealing with a few bugs. I think I'm going to wait until I can get a new phone and then flash everything back... That way if something goes wrong I can just get a new phone. But.... If you release this then I'll have to try it. Lol
Btw, your Holo launcher mod works fine in froyo!
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[APP] New Google Maps v7.0.0 [4.1/4.2]

There is an update to Google Maps currently rolling out, version 7.0.0. More screenshots and info coming, it's a pretty significant update, hence the bump to 7.
New so far:
- Refreshed UI, new splash screen
- Blue dot redesigned
- Slide-out settings menu to match other Google apps
- Offline maps are now saved by saying/typing "OK Maps" when you have the area in view (see here and here)
- No more Latitude
Play Store changelog:
What's in this version:
*This update will be gradually rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users over the next few weeks. Users with Android versions below 4.0.3 should visit http://goo.gl/5AMJS to find out more about the Google Maps app available to you.
- New design for Android phones and tablets
- Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates, incident reports and dynamic rerouting
- Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep
THERE ARE SEPARATE VERSIONS FOR ANDROID 4.1 and 4.2, CHOOSE CORRECTLY OR YOU WILL GET A PARSING ERROR
DOWNLOAD Google Maps for Android 4.2.x (build version 700002513)
GoogleMaps_v7.0.0-70002513.apk
DOWNLOAD Google Maps for Android 4.1.x (build version 700002504)
GoogleMaps_v7.0.0-70002504.apk

The new version blows in many ways. If you look at the reviews everyone is calling it a downgrade.
I'm restoring maps from a backup.
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ezas said:
The new version blows in many ways. If you look at the reviews everyone is calling it a downgrade.
I'm restoring maps from a backup.
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For what I use Maps for, a fancy car navigation system, nothing is missing.
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DizzlePro said:
DOWNLOAD Google Maps for Android 4.1.x (build version 700002504)
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I read there are like 3 version for 4.1, how do I know this version is meant for my EVOLTE?

Just try and see the worst that can happen is it won't work.... Then you re download from play store
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cant save large map areas for offline use
I do not see any way to save multiple large areas for offline use, makes it useless without a data connection.

wizgnome said:
I do not see any way to save multiple large areas for offline use, makes it useless without a data connection.
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v7.0.0 = View the area you want to cache then click search and type "ok maps" and voila offline
But they also released another update v7.0.1 which lets you do the same thing for the most part but gives you an option to save for offline but requires you to clear the words from the search bar and the option shows up at the bottom of the page.

The new features/looks are great, but the performance is disastrous, even on my S4.

ffcloud2000 said:
v7.0.0 = View the area you want to cache then click search and type "ok maps" and voila offline
But they also released another update v7.0.1 which lets you do the same thing for the most part but gives you an option to save for offline but requires you to clear the words from the search bar and the option shows up at the bottom of the page.
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But it only saves really small areas and in some cases not at all. Not very useful.
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wizgnome said:
But it only saves really small areas and in some cases not at all. Not very useful.
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You do know you can cache more then just one area right???

ffcloud2000 said:
You do know you can cache more then just one area right???
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Yes, but it is tedious, before I could cache blocks about 75km square.
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I don't know why but on street view they got rid of the man you could drag anywhere to move to that location. Now you have to just keep taping forward which is loads slower.

I tried to use Navigation on my Nexus 7 today but i couldn't get the "GPS" view/interface (navigation GUI) with the new version of Google maps.
Then i picked-up my Nexus 4 and that view is available.
Anyone know something about it? Maybe i need to clear cache, data or something.

Hippoman13 said:
The new features/looks are great, but the performance is disastrous, even on my S4.
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Super laggy on my s4 too!
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Does anyone have a link to download the maps version for the Nexus 7 on 4.2.2 before these new updates? I'd really appreciate it. Given all the different versions floating around based on OS version, etc, I'd prefer to get the right one.
The loss of the distance measurement tool on maps and the ability to move around street view efficiently caused me to revert to the original 4.2.2 released version (6.14.2) by doing an "uninstall updates". I'd prefer to run a newer version but before the new crippled release.

TP_NC_USER said:
Does anyone have a link to download the maps version for the Nexus 7 on 4.2.2 before these new updates? I'd really appreciate it. Given all the different versions floating around based on OS version, etc, I'd prefer to get the right one.
The loss of the distance measurement tool on maps and the ability to move around street view efficiently caused me to revert to the original 4.2.2 released version (6.14.2) by doing an "uninstall updates". I'd prefer to run a newer version but before the new crippled release.
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Download here
https://mega.co.nz/#!9A8SSChC!LRx5hT4CqbBkbh7eROuKEh_ikS4IuEDlIxW6WmlwPig

DizzlePro said:
Download here
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Thank you!!! That got me from v6.14.2 in the 4.2.2 distribution back to v6.14.4 before the new release.

help with calibration

I started to notice where I tap on the screen isn't where the Note registers even with the pen. It doesn't do this all the time but when I'm browsing, I would end up "clicking" on the wrong link. When I'm using adobe reader, the pen works great and accurate when I'm highlighting and underlining. Works fine in candy crush. It's when it comes to a busy screen and need to be accurate as to where I "click", the Note just give me attitude. Is this a defective item? Seems worse on landscape too.
HELP!!!

I noticed such inaccuracy with chrome after last update While working just fine with any app. I think its app dependent
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25jan said:
I noticed such inaccuracy with chrome after last update While working just fine with any app. I think its app dependent
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Hum..... I think you're right. Went to craigslist on stock broker and it was pinpoint accurate. Bummer... I like using chrome too. Hope they fix this issue.

I have the same problem with Chrome on the AT&T Note 8.0. It also won't scale websites correctly, and the upper toolbar covers the tops of the website, where there are usually buttons for the site. (home, logout, etc.)
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It should be fixed in the beta version of chrome (android).
Here is a link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.beta&hl=en

Chrome for Android is a joke. Google should be ashamed of that mess. It's amazing that OEMs stock browser and even the AOSP browser puts Chrome to shame. Google really needs to double down on it.

Are you using a cover that has a magnet? if so try to pull it out off the cover and try again. I notice a difference after taking it out from my casing(I didn't know it could cause this problem) I also didnt know that there is no option to calibrate where as my previous palm pilots and treo. Wish they could have added that option to calibrate.

Chrome's new hide the tabbar behaviour is responsible for the offset issue in Chrome, and is fixed in Chrome 29 (currently in beta).
In other apps I have experienced no offset or accuracy issue. I believe there's a guide in the forum about tuning the S-Pen by popping the button cover off and monkeying.