I'm taking a road trip, can anyone recommend me a GPS besides the google one it's kind of glitchy and I want something a bit more dependable.
caaznkid said:
I'm taking a road trip, can anyone recommend me a GPS besides the google one it's kind of glitchy and I want something a bit more dependable.
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Well if you don't like Google Navigator, what about the Sprint Navigator? I used it a couple times and it works fine. But I always remove it and just use Google since it's built into Google Maps.
Sprint Navigation. Better then Google. And it gets a gps log on right away. Google Navigation has his issues with it.
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telenav (sprint's nav) can be download for free through the market
i will give telenav a try. thanks guys. if there are any other AMAZING GPS apps that nobody knows about, let me know haha.
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Because I'm in Canada and Google Navigate does not work for me.
And do I need a data plan to use google maps?
And if I don't have a data plan, is there an app where it only utilizes GPS signals, and the maps can be predownloaded and stored on USB?
Check out Mapdroyd in the market
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looks good.
Will update if it works or not.
Do you know how this compares to the GPS you can buy at Bestbuy or Futureshop?
Like the TomTom or Garmin ones.
convolution said:
Because I'm in Canada and Google Navigate does not work for me.
And do I need a data plan to use google maps?
And if I don't have a data plan, is there an app where it only utilizes GPS signals, and the maps can be predownloaded and stored on USB?
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Google Maps does work in Canada and yes you need a data plan. I dont even use my old GPS unit anymore.
Copilot is a pretty good program with maps that can be downloaded and used without data. Good for traveling south to the US.
joshlusignan said:
Google Maps does work in Canada and yes you need a data plan. I dont even use my old GPS unit anymore.
Copilot is a pretty good program with maps that can be downloaded and used without data. Good for traveling south to the US.
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Does Copilot have Canadian maps?
Cause from some searching I see USA and EU
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Check out Mapdroyd in the market
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Does Mapdroyd maps work for Copilot?
I dont know, havent tried it.
anyone know where is a good place to get Copilot maps for free?
I got the app. All I need are teh maps.
convolution said:
Does Copilot have Canadian maps?
Cause from some searching I see USA and EU
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Sure does, just search for north america....actually just checked the market and its on sale for 10bucks!
convolution said:
anyone know where is a good place to get Copilot maps for free?
I got the app. All I need are teh maps.
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Don't be asking for warez on xda gonna get you into trouble.
Yea, but I never ever buy software or apps.
I managed to get the app for free but now I just need the maps for free as well.
I now realize that this is not like the warez forum I frequent everyday and I should not be asking around for free maps, but I was just being hopeful.
Read This thread and looked up co pilot and it was 2.99 for just America and 9.99 for North America. So i figured why not 3 bux cant hurt. Got the program and tried it out. Looks pretty good allows u to download 3 voices (one English regualr, British male, and Female named lisa) also after you selected which voice you want it will than ask you which maps to download first and instead of forcing you to download the HUGE map all at once it is split up to different states and areas and so forth so you can download as you please. And if you REALLLY want all the maps theres a quick button for that as well. I havent really gone out and tried the GPS right now since its late and i dont need to go anywhere but hopfully this is the app that will get me around when i dont have 3G or Haspa. I am in NYC and basicly i get no signal out in NJ and parts of Long Island so i hope this thing works when i am in those areas lol But hey its on sale for 10bux i really say give it a go and if you really dont like it returning the program is really easy and you shouldnt be afraid to spend money on apps. I enjoying purchasing apps and donating to developers =]
Okay, so mapdroyd is no go as it also uses a data plan to determine where you are.
Is there any service/app that does not use data plan?
If you root your phone and put virtuous sense rom on the phone you could use HTC Locations. In that program you can download maps, I did it and works for me.
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oops dont know if co-pilot live works on g2 but i tried it on g1 it downloads seperate maps depending on what you want
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If you root your phone and put virtuous sense rom on the phone you could use HTC Locations. In that program you can download maps, I did it and works for me.
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I don't just need maps. I need an app that can track where ever I go and move my location in real time via GPS.
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If you root your phone and put virtuous sense rom on the phone you could use HTC Locations. In that program you can download maps, I did it and works for me.
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I have the latest Virtuous Sense Rom (0.7.0) and it doesn't have said HTC location.
I have 0.7.0 and I have locations, even downloaded the maps for the west coast.
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Oh you mean locations. I was looking for HTC locations. Lemme give that a try.
so far it works with wifi and gps on.
Will test it with no wifi when im going to school.
Why is Canada 480 mbs while USA is like 1.5 gbs?
We're both the same size!
Locations does not work if you have no data plan. So I guess this phone is not a substitute for a GPS if you have no plan.
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If you need something that does NOT require a data plan (that can be used pretty much on-the-go), CoPilot may be your best bet (I'd have mentioned iGO for the Android, but unfortunately iGO is only (legally) available for OEMs and requires some kludging to get it to work gracefully on the Vision Z/G2 and is rather more expensive for its map sets).
And yes, CoPilot does have Canadian maps.
Google maps transt is broken for me, all it says is no route found. Is anyone else having this problem or know of a fix?
What are you on. Froyo or gb
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Get GPS Test and make sure your GPS is working.
Thanks for replying. Discovered after a lot of tweaking and reinstalling it was because my local transit authority wasn't speaking Google's language. They made up and are friends again.
Hey guys just wanted to let everyone know I just updated TeleNav and its now working on my JB SGS3! I am running FreeGS3, not sure if that matters or not.
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Telenav has BEEN working since LJ7. It didn't work on the leaks because some symlinks were messed up.
Hmmm really? It didn't work for me till I just updated it. That's weird.
aaron130 said:
Hmmm really? It didn't work for me till I just updated it. That's weird.
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Yup. Soon as Freeza leaked LJ7 I popped it on and Telenav worked right away.
Why use telenav when google navigation works so well?
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NGOwner said:
Why use telenav when google navigation works so well?
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Because up until recently that stupid robotic voice was impossible to understand on Google Nav. So used Telenav for the last 2 years and most of the business addresses I go to every few months are still in the recents. Also MAPS eats the hell out of the battery even when not in use so Telenav works fine with MAPS frozen.
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Because up until recently that stupid robotic voice was impossible to understand on Google Nav. So used Telenav for the last 2 years and most of the business addresses I go to every few months are still in the recents. Also MAPS eats the hell out of the battery even when not in use so Telenav works fine with MAPS frozen.
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I am of the same opinion
Waze. Getting crowd sourced info on where traffic police are hiding makes it win.
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I'm traveling from NYC to Niagara Falls then to Toronto. I don't have roaming on my phone. But I still need a GPS unit and no one I know actually owns one. So what apps for Android can I use for my Note 2 for offline navigation? I might as well take advantage of the 5.5" screen and grab a GPS app from the Play Store. I'm leaving in a few weeks.
Thanks!
CoPilot Live Premium is a great, if a bit pricy GPS app. It has offline maps and navigation, plus points of interest, live traffic, etc. If you want to try it out, there's a free version on the market without voice guidance and some other features missing.
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rubberwheels said:
I'm traveling from NYC to Niagara Falls then to Toronto. I don't have roaming on my phone. But I still need a GPS unit and no one I know actually owns one. So what apps for Android can I use for my Note 2 for offline navigation? I might as well take advantage of the 5.5" screen and grab a GPS app from the Play Store. I'm leaving in a few weeks.
Thanks!
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Or Sygic gps navigation. 7 days free.
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try mapfactor navigator USA free app and free maps...but the size of the maps are large....
You can use google maps. Save the parts that you will be traveling through to offline. I have done this when I go into the wilderness and have no service. Works great and free. just takes some space on your card.
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You can use google maps. Save the parts that you will be traveling through to offline. I have done this when I go into the wilderness and have no service. Works great and free. just takes some space on your card.
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i have been in toronto last sept for sightseeing and visiting relative...i did the same thing using the pre-load method..but in my personal opinion it is not convenience as i need to load the map from the hotel which has wifi, but then when i get to my relative home (they are elder ppl which is computer illiterate) and dont have wifi in their house, it forced me to do the roaming to just get the navigation route to my hotel.
after that i find out this mapfactor which is very convenience.
NavFree USA will work for you.
Even if my calling/texting/internet usage doesn't work in Canada. Will the GPS still work? I don't want to be charged any roaming fees.
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Even if my calling/texting/internet usage doesn't work in Canada. Will the GPS still work? I don't want to be charged any roaming fees.
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yes, the GPS will work.
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Even if my calling/texting/internet usage doesn't work in Canada. Will the GPS still work? I don't want to be charged any roaming fees.
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Ya it must be working you may give a try yourself by turning both your cellular network and WiFi off and trying to get your location on the map..
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U can test drive those apps navfree / mapfactor in the us before heading to canada!
I think I'm just gonna stick with Google navigation. I tried the others and I didn't really like them. I'll just download the maps through wifi.
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Anyone else having issues with Google maps not working properly. It is always showing me behind my actual location or going down a street or two over from where I actually am. Any fix out there for Google maps cause version 7 and 7.5 are not working at all.
When I revert back to version 6 it won't lock on to gps either. It must be my phone e then. Any fix out there?
Which ROM are you running? If you do, how often do you flash Roms. One thing I experienced from being a flashaholic is that after awhile it will poop your GPS. My fix is to return phone back to stock ROM, turn GPS on and go back into recovery and flash ROM of choice. If that's not your situation then you could try multiple GPS fix apps out there
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Maps does suck..try using gps tools or gps fast fix to set your satellite server
I reverted back to an older version of maps with navigation separate
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Google maps works perfect for me, to my exact location. Although I have only flashed CM11 and now on Jedi5.
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Yeah I have no complaints
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I would say it's not a Google maps issue. As of two days ago I had a nexus 5 with the latest version of maps and I use it frequently without the slightest issue.
Then two days ago I got the note 3 and I notice that navigation is behind a lot. It's the phone not Google maps
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No issues at all.
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3
I don't have any issues like you mentioned by the sound for the directions sucks
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Working prefect for me on all roms
Official CM11 & Lean Kernel v1.1 Powered SM-N900T
I had the same annoying problem. The GPS would take a minute to lock, and would always think I'm a street or two over, and telling me to turn constantly. It annoyed the hell out of me. Strangely I flashed Willl03s CM11 rom and mine locks quickly now and is much more accurate. As earlier mentioned, I've had luck with using Odin and installing the stock rom too.
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GPS works fine, hardware-wise, but not in Google Maps.
catchjeff said:
Anyone else having issues with Google maps not working properly. It is always showing me behind my actual location or going down a street or two over from where I actually am. Any fix out there for Google maps cause version 7 and 7.5 are not working at all.
When I revert back to version 6 it won't lock on to gps either. It must be my phone e then. Any fix out there?
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I am having this issue specifically with Google maps. I did thorough testing driving around tonight-- it does not happen with Waze. For me, the issue is not getting a lock-- it gets the location correct pretty quickly. The issue is that it stops updating maps (even though the phone is clearly getting current, accurate GPS data).
I was split-screening Google Maps and GPS Status. GPS Status updated location frequently and never showed an error range of above about 10-20m.
In Google Maps, the location sticks very frequently-- it will show me in the right location. Then it will stop updating my location (on the map) and catch up with me half-a-minute later or so. It does this same thing in any app that relies on Google maps, too.
Are you guys talking about driving around with google navigation or google maps? With google navigation it works flawlessly for me, if I drive around with google maps open it does tend to jump around for some reason. I dont understand why Navigation would be spot on but not maps.
use Waze
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use Waze
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Never ever had luck with that. Took me to a place that was like 10 miles away. I was pissed.
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BACARDILIMON said:
Never ever had luck with that. Took me to a place that was like 10 miles away. I was pissed.
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:-/ then I don't know, I remember having issues on my SGSIII and Waze was the best option...I'm using it now with my Note 3 and so far no complaints...