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I just got a data plan for my touch pro 2 and I wanted to get a good gps app for it. So far I have google maps but I would just like to gets some opinions on some other gps software.

NDrive is my favorite now. And Route66 the second. Many prefer TomTom.

vmiguel said:
NDrive is my favorite now. And Route66 the second. Many prefer TomTom.
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Are they free?

no they aren't free..
most satnav apps need paying for, mainly because the mapping they use has to be paid for.
but there are some on this very site that use Open Street Maps that are free..
(OPEN STREET MAP http://www.openstreetmap.org/ is a user generated mapping system, so if you find somewhere that isn't covered, you can correct it and enhance it yourself for everyone else).
try OMM or navicomputer for starters In the apps and games subforum.
bing (microsoft live search) also does maps btw, it should be on your device if not you can get it from the marketplace

gps app

Cant seem to be able to find good gps navigation sw.. Anyone got any suggestion

I would recommend iGo My Way

iGo doesnt have an app for wvga devices, the modified version of iGO for wvga is called motonav. But there are other softs like: navigon, copilot, sygic, ...

check discussion related to Desire
here is a good link :
http://mobile.jack-frost.co.uk/android_sat_nav_apps.php

I recommend Waze. Crowd sourcing GPS navigation, with real time traffic gathering from other Waze users. You can even update the maps online if they are incorrect. And its completely free.
When I switch it on in the morning it auto plots the fastest route to work, and the same for going home in the evening. I love it.

I really like Waze, especially the traffic information wich you receive from other users in the area is incredible! And its kinda fun socializing with it

The Waze is really interesting, but its useless in countries where only few people use it.

Yeah it needs a small community behind it to make it really powerful.

most of your suggestion are for US / EU... not for asia.... anyone got other alternatives???

Cyberazi, you can use Waze anywhere in the world, but as mentioned, if there's not many others using it in your area you'll find that you'll be the one creating new roads as you drive along them for the first time.

cyberazi said:
most of your suggestion are for US / EU... not for asia.... anyone got other alternatives???
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Try:
- iGo
- nDrive

check for papago, this should be asia compatible

I've been using Ndrive for a past 1 year, seems dependable...

Which is the app to improve my gps for my unrooted Galaxy S?
I have a huge problem when I'm using the Igo. I have done all official updates and I think I will go to the other way......ROOT!!!!!
What's your opinion??????

Waze is the app you are looking for, as many users use it the better and reliable the evolving maps will be available for you.
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Navigation SGS2

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

pbrown77 said:
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.

Navigation APP

Hi!
I want to know some advice aboult Navigation APP.
I tryed Sygic, but i realy dont like it.
just tell me the APP name, i will serach if it have maps to my country.
Thank you guys!

Ndrive 11 simple, easy to use and great maps

google maps?

I've just switched from Sygic to Copilot, and finding it a huge improvement - wish I'd done it before.

Thank you guys. I will give a try.
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My favourite on both the S2 and iPhone is Navigon.
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Co-Pilot. Have tried a number over the years. Co-Pilot is not the cheapest available today, but definitely worth the outlay. Fast for routing, re-routing, good clear maps, good screen set up,good clear voice direction and quite modifiable to personal tastes.
Umi

Navigon
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tried few navi apps but for me google navi is still the best

Jep Navigon is the best one in my opinion.

free_umi said:
Co-Pilot. Have tried a number over the years. Co-Pilot is not the cheapest available today, but definitely worth the outlay. Fast for routing, re-routing, good clear maps, good screen set up,good clear voice direction and quite modifiable to personal tastes.
Umi
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I am trying Co-Pilot, but having problems!
It works fine, finds plenty of satellites (even indoors) but when I run it in the car, the screen saver switches it off
Is there a fix for this?
Thanks

try ZANavi from the android market. the application is free, and works pretty good

IGO is pretty good too. Can you tell me guys about any other gps app with a detailed map of Romania except google maps?
Happy Easter to everybody!
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I use Samsung Navigator and I really like it.

CalInTheZone said:
I use Samsung Navigator and I really like it.
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I'm using Co-Pilot Live Premium.
First version had a lot of bugs and it was difficult getting in touch with the company.
But it's slowly getting better and better
BTW
From where did you get Samsung Navigator.
On Garmin's homepage they claim that the product is discontinued...
And what about updating maps?
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Mittaa said:
From where did you get Samsung Navigator.
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Right here: http://surl.dk/aib/

CalInTheZone said:
Right here: http://surl.dk/aib/
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What did you pay for on screen directions?
Samsung Navigator is an award-winning navigation app with maps and search function. Wisepilot is very flexible and you choose how you want to use it.
- You can just use the free functions, for example. search, map, directions and sharing.
- Or you can extend the experience with additional features that can be purchased via the app, eg. navigation message every time you turn, and information about speed cameras. Prices depend on the time period.

Mittaa said:
What did you pay for on screen directions?
Samsung Navigator is an award-winning navigation app with maps and search function. Wisepilot is very flexible and you choose how you want to use it.
- You can just use the free functions, for example. search, map, directions and sharing.
- Or you can extend the experience with additional features that can be purchased via the app, eg. navigation message every time you turn, and information about speed cameras. Prices depend on the time period.
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Not yet all was/(is?) free for six months.

jellywobbles said:
I am trying Co-Pilot, but having problems!
It works fine, finds plenty of satellites (even indoors) but when I run it in the car, the screen saver switches it off
Is there a fix for this?
Thanks
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In CoPilot's Settings dialog, under Power Saving, select "Always on" for the backlight option.

google is pretty good !! only thing missing imo is redlight and speedcamera warning

[Q] Best Full " Offline " GPS Navigation Software ?

I am a total Noob/Newbie here, heck I don't even have my first Android device yet,(already Ordered one). I was wondering if you guys can help me w/ this. I'm looking for both PAID & Free (if theres is any) Offline GPS software for the Nexus 7 2013.

Have a look at Nokia's HERE Maps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps
Also MAPS.ME is highly regarded although doesn't yet have voice guidance https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapswithme.maps.pro
All maps can be downloaded for offline use.

I've used several GPS navigation apps that work offline. IMO, CoPilot is hands down THE BEST! Once installed you can choose which maps you want to download saving space. For example I live in Alabama, USA so I chose to download the USA southeastern region map. It has tons of great features. It's free to use but to get the full version it requires purchasing. I paid only a few dollars for the full version and it is well worth every last penny!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer

HERE seems to be pretty good. One can also download specific states to save on space. NAVTEQ always made a good product.

Copilot or Sygic were the best ones last time I checked... Both are paid apps though... Worth the money though.

glitchsta said:
Copilot or Sygic were the best ones last time I checked... Both are paid apps though... Worth the money though.
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Copilot DOES have paid versions but it also has free one-region versions as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer

OsmAnd - used in Thailand, Taiwan and, more recently, through all the stops on a Baltic Cruise (Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Stockholm...). Works great to find where you are and minimal navigation. Based on OpenStreetMaps so always free and usually up to date. Make sure to download the regions prior to travel.

Best one is obviously sygic ( No doubt )
Best one is obviously sygic ( No doubt ) Ive been using it for years on my N4 and now on my N7 2013 .
The best offline navigation ever ( its paid and if you can get hold of a copy )
OsmAnd is Free app :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
I keep it as Plan B

I have tried a few of these: Navigon, Sygic, Tomtom etc...
The only thing I never find is a GPS app which allow to talk and enter the address by voice
I mean what would be better than being able to control the GPS by voice

+1 for Here
You can also do all your searches on a PC and save them which syncs up with your phone/tablet.

hassbruk said:
The only thing I never find is a GPS app which allow to talk and enter the address by voice
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Google maps I know it's not exactly "Offline", but give it a try.

Hii you can use HERE maps but still you have to download and save the location which you want to use offline
Its not fully offline
Although this feature is also given in Google map
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Waze ....
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Waze ...
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Waze is great, but it is NOT offline. Can you grab a route offline? Route offline after? Sure. But you can't start offline, you don't have offline tiles to other places, etc...

That is true .... Sygic i also used
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Just used HERE for a week in Greece offline.
I just preloaded the map all my favourites online. Offline, it all worked flawlessly in Greece. :highfive:
I used to have to take an old N86 for offline navigation but HERE now does the job almost as well. :good:

iGO primo and newest version is best full offline GPS navigation software...NO doubt!!!

HERE by nokia is really good. I use it on my phone.

Another one for Here Maps - it is simple, accurate, free and fully offline once you have the maps you need. I used Sygic before which I disliked for its GUI and inaccurate maps for my region. Also been there with Waze and Google Maps - neither works as they should with Google being a prick and directing me to god knows where on some occasions and both of them lacking offline features.

I started with Navigon, but switched to Sygic, for which I am a beta tester now. It's not free, but it's very actively developed and maintained. They have discount offers every once in a while and it's a lifetime-license.