Desire hd doubts - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Noob here. I brought my desire hd a month ago and so far im really satisfied with what this device can do.
In my old Nokia I used to use ovi maps which used to show my current location and the route I need to take very accurately, something I find lacking on my desire. Google maps seems to show my location accurately only when the data connection is on.. with only gps on,it doesn't seem to pin point my location at all !is there no turn by turn navigation available?
I understand there are advantages to rooting such as getting tethering which doesn't come out of the box on other phones.. but if I do not want to try out other roms what other reasons are there to root since I have tethering right out of the box
?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

You do know this is a Desire not a Desire HD forum.
Rooting allows you better control to your phone. An analogy would be a car with a sealed engine bay. Unlock that and you can fiddle with engine settings to get a more suitable "beast".
You can add/remove system apps (which is not a good idea unless you really know what you're doing) and it is a pre-requisite when you try to install custom recovery, S-OFF or custom ROMs.

You do realise that there is a navigation app that comes with Google Maps right? And I also believe that with the Desire HD you have HTC Laputa which is HTC's own maps and you don't need a data connection for that. Tbh, Google Maps is really powerful if you know how to use it.
Sent from RCMixS

Related

using flash as torch?

is there an app for the desire that turns the flash into a torch???
thanks
+1 for such an app like on the HTC HD2
Not come acroos an app that utilises the flash as a torch. There is this free app, which I think may work with Android 2.1 except that it will only illuminate the screen, and not the LEDs: http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-flashlight-zAA.aspx
there is already one for the HD2 called HTC Flashlight! Normally installed already in the programs list (don't know about these new T Mobile ones in USA though)
no there isn't one that works on Android marketplace yet for the Desire but one will appear within a month so not long.
yes there is one, i dont quite remember the name of the app but it will only appear in the marketplace if you are rooted.
but root isn't available for the desire yet so there still isnt one that works!
I've found it in the market, I can't remember the name but just search for flash light and you should find it.
The description says it works on Motorola Droid but not on Nexus One, so there is a good chance that it won't work on HTC Desire either...

[Q] Best Gps

What GPS oes evryone use? The google navigtions seems ok but I know there's gotta be something better... I tried the Aura but didn't like that I had to download differnt map paks for each state. Plus it didn't seem like there was a way to set it as default gps app... for instance if I googled an address and long clicked on it I never got an option to use Aura. I did like the diferent voices though. ( hate google voice) What GPS do you guys like?
* I'm just sayin......
I don't think there is anything out there better than Google Navigation. Not even the standalone GPS units LOL.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
Vandam500 said:
I don't think there is anything out there better than Google Navigation. Not even the standalone GPS units LOL.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have to agree. The looks and function of Google Navigation are excellent. Far and away, better than my standalone Garmin Nuvi. If not for the fact that a data connection is required for Google Nav, I would probably not be using the Garmin at all anymore.
If you want an app that has maps loaded on the SD card, CoPilot is said to be pretty good by some folks on these forums. And reasonably priced, as well (at $5). But I have not personally tried it.
Ye the google navigtion is great and I know its kinda petty but I just hate the voice.. (I know I could turn the volume down but I thiink they should include a way to change it)
* I'm just sayin......
ctraywick1 said:
Ye the google navigtion is great and I know its kinda petty but I just hate the voice.. (I know I could turn the volume down but I thiink they should include a way to change it)
* I'm just sayin......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just get a new voice. I have the UK Victoria voice and it's a LOT better.
I believe the GPS will work now with or without data. It was a new feature with the latest release along with the traffic rerouting.
Also, you may want to check Navigon. I use them as my standalone gps and they only focus on mobile gps now. I have heard good things about their mobile apps but as for their standalone gps, I swore by it until google came on board with their latest one.
Copilot is pretty good. Been using it for a couple mths already nice ui extremely smooth, what's best is that everything is on the sd so u can use it without using data to co.stantly render maps
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
have you try wise pilot, IMHO this is the best. But you have to buy it. for the first 5 days its free.
andjohn said:
Just get a new voice. I have the UK Victoria voice and it's a LOT better.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ditto. Search the market for UK Victoria and you'll see. She sounds far better than the stock voice.
HTC Vision (G2) - CM7 B62 w/AUS radio
wait so google navigation works even without internet access through a data plan?
like locations?
TheToiletSpaula said:
wait so google navigation works even without internet access through a data plan?
like locations?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i don't think so
For offline nav, i've tried igo and sygic. Igo was ok, a bit slow and buggy. Sygic has been great so far: maps by tomtom with free updates, nav still works with screen locked for those of us on motorbikes, free trial available in the market, and it's not restricted to the US. That last one was the big one for me.
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
i use iGO and vary pleased.

[Q] HTCsense.com within CM7?

I know people have been pretty unhappy with the service but HTCsense.com has worked fine for me since I booted up my phone back in October 2010.
I've been swapping between Sense and CM7 but always find myself ending up with the latter as it's just so much easier to use (currently on Nightly #32).
I think I know the answer to this but is there a way of linking up HTCsense.com within CM7 either by taking an APK out of the Sense system files or is it too deeply encoded within Sense for it to be extracted?
I've found all the other services (Lookout, WaveSecure, etc) to be fine on the first glimpse but there's always hidden charges or features that need money to be unlocked whereas HTCsense.com is a free service.
My main reasons for wanting HTCsense.com is the phone finder, the ability to make the phone ring (I know I can just call it) but also to remote wipe it.
Like I say I think the answer is no but thought it was worth checking.
I don't know about getting HTCsense.com tracking to work on CM, but you could try this app Prey Phone Tracker. I'm currently using it and it's great.
I'd love to have the HTC Hub working with CM7, just because all my messages & contacts are backed up in the HTC hub :-(
-----------------------------
I've been trying prey and I can see the benefits but it still doesn't have that great dashboard that htcsense.com has. Also being able to see and send texts from the same service is great.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
My two pennies worth but Seek Droid (http://www.seekdroid.com) is very good: it's quicker (ie, more or less instant) at locking or wiping a phone - when testing with HTC's version, I'd send the request and nothing would happen for (sometimes) hours :S
It doesn't backup SMS for you or show you your phone book: however, since your phonebook is synced with Google, you can see the contacts via http://mail.google.com in any case. It does allow you to locate, lock, wipe or ring your phone remotely which is all you really need from remote software like this...
axl409 said:
u can use an app like smsbackup that u find in the market for backing up your SMS
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks, but i have flashed the cm7, after that my nandroid backups didn't work and all my contacts & messages are just saved on htcsense.com
i just need to find a way to get them on my phone once...
...
I think the ultimate goal here is to use CM7 but attain that singular piece of Sense code that syncs with htcsense.com and merge that with CM.
It would be great to setup CM7, go into accounts and settings and see the option for HTC within the usual crowd.
I get that there's alternatives such as Prey and backup software such as MyBackUp Pro, which do a great job, and you can also use a stock ROM with the Sense interface swapped out but oh to have those 3 letters appear within CM accounts would be fantastic.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

HTC Maps App

Anyone know of a functioning HTC Maps app for our Evo's?
I believe it was first introduced on the Desire HD, I would like to try it out...
Well, hope someone has some info on this!
I don't recall anyone ever mentioning it around these parts. Is it the same one that's on the HTC thunderbolt? Easiest way to try it is download a desire HD rom and try to extract it. Push it via adb or root explorer.
You'll need at least sense 2.1
Sent from my PC36100
Is it the one that caches Google Maps? I heard Google Maps has an update dropping along those lines, unless I read the header wrong. Never looked into it. I do remember hearing about some HTC Sense map caching ... Only reason I think of that. Can't search. Outside.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
Are you talking about HTC locations with the precached maps? This looks sick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2NPJkM_ens
Yes to all of you :-D
That's what I was looking for, I have a sh!t load of leaked and final rooms on my MBP so I will just start going through and pulling what I find, gotta drive 500 miles today so hopefully I can find something to play with before I leave!

Really need a working satnav for my one x

I work, with the elderly and disabled as a mobile care support worker, so I travel around alot, I have the nav proggy on my one x, but all it says is ,"In 100 yards" repeatedly and this is frustrating, also the instructions are not given as fluidly for the oncoming turns, the map rotates all the time and this is difficult to follow, with out a working voice.
Does any one know where I can get a really good app for navigation, whether it be a hooky app or not, my job is dependent on being on time for clients and as I have only started the job, I would not want to mess things up.
Please help.
Sygic Navigation is the best and user friendly
Ndrive
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
danlat1415 said:
Sygic Navigation is the best and user friendly
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Plus 1 for this
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
I tried sygic the other day and found the routing to be bad. I drove past a junction on purpose due to traffic and sygic couldn't work out that coming off at the next junction and going a different way was quicker. It insisted I needed to turn around and go back.
I find copilot to be better
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
ATM the only one reliable enough is Navigon.
THis is a problem with the hardware. Not the software. You need to get HTC to repair your phone
FUll topic about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594281
There is no antennae fault, or wifi fault, or even gps fault, with this one. Phone is sound, I had it checked. As I had already read about all those faults before this issue. I actually had it sent to HTC via my network provider and got the diag report back and it was clear, no faults.But they did see that I had it unlocked via HTCDev,
Try Navigon
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium
If I helped you press thanks!
has anyone got the original navigation .apk, the one with the blue arrow that came with the One X please, or a link where to get it, then I can reinstall it.
promethieus said:
has anyone got the original navigation .apk, the one with the blue arrow that came with the One X please, or a link where to get it, then I can reinstall it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pretty sure you can find it on playstore
I use Sygic and it works pretty well
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Make sure WiFi is switched off mate. I had dodgy navigation on google nav and then saw a post discussing this.
Now GPS is spot on. I use maps/navigation every day and its better than my tom tom now.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Copilot is the way to go. Better, smoother interface, and great map data.
Just Reinstalled maps, Google one, seems to be working now to, also discovered that if you go on Google maps and fine the place you want, then save the place as a link, then email it to your phone, then open it in maps, you can navigate to it using the maps navigation...yummy yummy , now that's the way to go.
So I think, if this works tomorrow, I will say farewell to Navigon, Copilot, syg and others, if this works.....please hope to Hell it does, or my client may end up being in distress.
gaiden0000 said:
Copilot is the way to go. Better, smoother interface, and great map data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^^^^
This.
It also does the best at maintaining a constant position if the GPS chip flakes out intermittently. All the real navigation s/w products have algorithms in them that approximate position and intended course in the event of signal loss. I've found CoPilot's to be the strongest.
"Hookie" software as you call it is not allowed on xda, either buy it or don't discuss it on here
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Copilet is the one, at least for me.
They use Navteq maps which is much better than Teleatlas.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda premium
MrKaon said:
Copilet is the one, at least for me.
They use Navteq maps which is much better than Teleatlas.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends where you live I guess because teleatlas is supposed to be much more up to date in at least the Netherlands. I didn't compare with teleatlas maps but navteq thought I was riding off road on what seemed to be not just opened roads in many parts of northern italy this summer; anyway teleatlas = tomtom so that shouldn't be bad
"Copilot GPS" from market is free. Only thing is it doesnt have voice guided navigation. You have to pay $15 for it. Other than the voice guidance its pretty good free nav software.
Sygic is also good, and comes with free 7 day trial. See which one you like better.
Havent tried Navigon, but these 3 software are the best offline gps for Android right now.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Categories

Resources