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GPS Navigation?

Does anybody know a good gps navigation app that will show 3d view all the time, not just when you are navigating to a destination? I have tried Sygic. That is what I'm looking for except that it doesn't show the names of side streets around you.
I am a truck driver and out is nice to be able to see streets before I actually pass them without having to enter the address I'm going to.
Basically just want a birds eye view around me. I'm willing to pay a one time fee, but not interested in a monthly subscription.
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Actually Google Navigation does this and is my favorite. And it's free. Integrates well with Maps.

DroidApprentice said:
Actually Google Navigation does this and is my favorite. And it's free. Integrates well with Maps.
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Well now, I don't think I knew that. It does do exactly what I was asking for. Sir, I thank you.
Now, one more question. Is there a way to make Google Navigation show the posted speed limit? That was one thing I liked about Sygic.
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How bout clicking thanks? Thanks. ;-) I'd be doubtful about the speed limit feature. That does sound good. But the program is solid all around, yet they modestly still call it "Beta." I only discovered it because I got sick of Sprint/Telenav misguiding me.

You have been thanked. :-D (didn't know I could thank you from the app)
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Older google maps apk

Does anyone have the older google maps apk, possibly from last couple of months? The most recent one is crap. I'm on vacation and it just told me to literally turn into a 1 way highway. And its keeping my phone from going into deep sleep, even when uninstall, I have to reboot to fully get rid of it. Any help is appreciated
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Can't you just uninstall updates?
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gagb1967 said:
Can't you just uninstall updates?
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No thats google play
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snguyen0730 said:
Does anyone have the older google maps apk, possibly from last couple of months? The most recent one is crap. I'm on vacation and it just told me to literally turn into a 1 way highway. And its keeping my phone from going into deep sleep, even when uninstall, I have to reboot to fully get rid of it. Any help is appreciated
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Google my friend -.- just simply search "Google maps 5 apk " or something similar. But I personally love ghetto app!
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http://db.tt/OgmKr6Rd
I haven't uploaded maps in a long while. hopefully I don't have the bad update.
let me know if it works

SlasheI2 said:
http://db.tt/OgmKr6Rd
I haven't uploaded maps in a long while. hopefully I don't have the bad update.
let me know if it works
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Not accessable anymore

[Q] Why wont Google Play Store Restore my apps??

i was just wondering if anyone knows why google play store doesnt restore any of my apps after i do a clean wipe and and flash a new rom. it used to start re-downloading them immediately on the first boot up after i signed in on my G2X when using a CM based ROM. and does any know of a free and reliable way to batch restore apps???

I wonder this my self... But I use titanium backup it has its bugs sometimes but it works fine for me
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garra1225 said:
Do you have the pro version. And if so do you know a method to obtained it for free?
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Uhhh that's illegal and not allowed on xda. Better change it before a mod catches it
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Teo032 said:
Uhhh that's illegal and not allowed on xda. Better change it before a mod catches it
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Well I was hoping there was a free legal way to get it.... like taking a offer or a survey. Kinda like how akinator lite offer akinator pro to people who like their Facebook page or tell a certain amount of people about the app.... free doesn't always mean steal. Remember that
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Did you leave the box checked that said sync with Google (OE something like that on the first boot)
And as far as tb goes give app to zip a try. Its a great app, and there is a free version that will do all you need. And the pro version is less than three dollars
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip
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skaroger867 said:
Did you leave the box checked that said sync with Google (OE something like that on the first boot)
And as far as tb goes give app to zip a try. Its a great app, and there is a free version that will do all you need. And the pro version is less than three dollars
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip
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Yes I did was I supposed to?
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Teo032 said:
Uhhh that's illegal and not allowed on xda. Better change it before a mod catches it
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LOL I love starting my morning with a good chuckle

I guess that it only working when an official ROM is installed. I tried more than 4 custom ROMs and all cannot get my apps back
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LOL I love starting my morning with a good chuckle
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Saving my apps to an sd card works for me. I also tend to modify roms via the android kitchen and while at it, place a few apps I need accessible prior to flashing (root explorer, etc).

Well, I've noticed that they don't restore all the time unless you use the same ROM. But even a stock rim misses the occasional app. Titanium Backup works great for me.
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Remove your Google account, and just add it back for auto restore to work again.
tronmech said:
Well, I've noticed that they don't restore all the time unless you use the same ROM. But even a stock rim misses the occasional app. Titanium Backup works great for me.
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Just a kick because if your apps don't start to auto restore and you want them to, simply go to Settings, Remove your Google account, and just add it back. Worked for me.

Google Maps vs Waze?

Which one do you guys prefer and why?
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AW: Google Maps vs Waze?
persheshhater said:
Which one do you guys prefer and why?
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First time I heard of waze ^_^
However, it looks interesting. I guess I'll try it out.
Until now maps suited me perfectly.

IxBUSTERxI said:
First time I heard of waze ^_^
However, it looks interesting. I guess I'll try it out.
Until now maps suited me perfectly.
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It has more features when it comes to driving directions but its design is not as awese as google maps i would say... Also, has real time reports of accidents from drivers and stuff like that
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Using waze forever now, it's a really great app, never even bothered using google maps since I started using smartphones.
Maybe it's working better here in Israel but you should really give it a try, the more people use it the more accurate it is and after a while it also learns your schedule which is nice.

One more reason why i like waze over google maps is the fact that it only runs when i need it while google maps is always running in the background.
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Waze all day I remove Google maps I hate it so much
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Got use to waze on my iPhone and up to now it hasn't fail me, really great app but both get it done where I live
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Can waze maps be saved and used offline?

galaxys said:
Can waze maps be saved and used offline?
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I don't think so. I have been using it for about a year and also on their beta list to run beta builds.
I do love Waze as well, but because of the roads are always being diverted and built up and expanded, I sometimes do not have time to adjust them. So I do revert back to Google Maps from time to time.
Going to new places still scare me using Waze lol, but I use it whenever I need to find my way home.

galaxys said:
Can waze maps be saved and used offline?
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I think once you downloaded the map(by simply being in the area) it's saved on your phone until you delete it in some way.

Waze is user updated map, the more users you have the more accurate and faster updating it will be. Ideally it should update faster and better than google maps.
Here in Israel it's pretty damn accurate, in my old city we had a new traffic circle, my brother updated it and it showed up on the map after few days.

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I don't think so. I have been using it for about a year and also on their beta list to run beta builds.
I do love Waze as well, but because of the roads are always being diverted and built up and expanded, I sometimes do not have time to adjust them. So I do revert back to Google Maps from time to time.
Going to new places still scare me using Waze lol, but I use it whenever I need to find my way home.
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been using wae for years and its never failed me ever before i leave on a trip or if im going to a new area i always refesh the map data from the settings

CheesyNutz said:
been using wae for years and its never failed me ever before i leave on a trip or if im going to a new area i always refesh the map data from the settings
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I know, but I had a bad experience with it once, but it was when I first started using it a year ago. While in a state where I was not familiar, Georgia I think, it was 2AM and needed to find my hotel. And I ended up spending 30 minutes going back and forth on the access roads to find the stupid hotel lol. So I reverted back to google maps and it gave me the image area where I needed to be and also called the hotel to make sure I was going the right way, which I placed from google maps, because I don't think Waze had that capability at the time. Maybe it did, but I reverted back to what I knew lol.

Waze is good when i like to know where is police or traffic jam. but if i like to know exacly addres, then i use google maps.

Sorry to ask but wht not Sygic? It doesn't use data and It's really good(for my needs).
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Maps ofc.
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I prefer Google Maps. For some reason Waze drains my battery way faster than Google Maps.

badboy47 said:
I prefer Google Maps. For some reason Waze drains my battery way faster than Google Maps.
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Yup, Waze is awesome for getting traffic jams, crashs and etc.. But the battery drains a lot faster with Waze than G Maps

For me, i found that waze isnt very smart when redirecting. If i miss a turn, or take another better route from experience, waze will just keep trying to route me back to the original, even asking me to go backwards just to get back onto the original planned way. I no longer use it because of this. Google nav on the other hand seems to adapt much better and recalculates a better route depending on where i am.

Sygic is best I guess
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Google Now vs Robin?

Which one do you guys prefer and why? I personally cannot find any use of google now while robin is very helpful in my opinion...
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I like both but its nice to see a new fully functional voice assistant
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I suggest trying utter!
It is currently in beta but has a distinct advantage over other voice commands which is customizability and it can execute tasker tasks.
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I have not tried Robin but will give it a try. I like Google Now. The widget occupy's a 4*4 space on my home screen and it keeps me up to date with the local weather, my next appointment/work schema, how much time it takes me get to work and to get home. Every now and the I will be reminded with a picture and name that a friend on Google+ is having a birthday.
Other cards turn up and when I open Google Search!
The only voice commands I use are simple ones such as currency checks or a quick math problem.
I like Google Now.

NicholasQ said:
I suggest trying utter!
It is currently in beta but has a distinct advantage over other voice commands which is customizability and it can execute tasker tasks.
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Utter is great too. I dont remember why i got rid of it. I think pissed me off cuz wasnt understanding what i was saying lol
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persheshhater said:
Utter is great too. I dont remember why i got rid of it. I think pissed me off cuz wasnt understanding what i was saying lol
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Utter uses whatever voice engine you choose. So the misunderstanding part is usually due to the person not saying the command correctly. It has to be exact.
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I find that I use Google Now a lot. I rely pretty heavily on searching for locations on my desktop, then having an estimated time of arrival listed as a card on my phone that I can easily set as a navigation target. The ability to pull my calendar events and tell me when I need to leave due to traffic is also quite helpful.