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Using the Evo in Europe

I'm traveling to Europe in a couple weeks and was going to bring my Evo. I know the radio towers there won't allow phone service and that Wifi should work just fine, but what about GPS? That would be a major function that would be useful.
Any other ideas on what might or might not be useful?

GPS will work as long as you have the proper maps.
Didn't I hear recently that Google updated their maps to include Europe???

Right, but does it get the information for the maps from the cellular service?

gianmarco00 said:
Right, but does it get the information for the maps from the cellular service?
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You just said it yourself, Radio Towers don't work so no.

Any ideas to workaround this? Anyway to preload maps? Any other programs that might be useful that can be used over there to get GPS functionality?

gianmarco00 said:
Any ideas to workaround this? Anyway to preload maps? Any other programs that might be useful that can be used over there to get GPS functionality?
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Should have "google" your question for your answer.
http://www.mapdroyd.com/

Why would radio towers now work? Plenty of people have cell phones over there.... I mean if anything it would be itl roaming and cost a bunch. Or is it the wrong frequences.

.....umm it would work with wifi.
Unless you had all of your maps preloaded to sd card, then it would work like that.

[Q] Need a GPS app with downloadable maps.

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
xl DIGITAL lx said:
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

mike96789 said:
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.

Using phone gps where there is no tmobile network.

Last friday i went somewhere there was no tmobile network at all. Not even att.
I tried to use my gps (navigation app) and it keep saying searching for satellite and keep saying that without doing anything. Map was also not working!!!
How can i use my gps on such place?
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You try to pre map it in google maps first? I find that works.
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You need to use a map app that doesn't require data, and has pre downloaded maps already on phone.
Try Sygic from Google play, it is something along those lines

You have to anticipate being in an area with no service and pre cache it like another user said. Go to maps, settings, labs and check pre cache map area and cache your anticipated route

I put my phone on air plane mode and turn on gps(to try gps;here is full network) and i search some place and it keep saying searching.
Means didnt work on mine ;(
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bikrame said:
I put my phone on air plane mode and turn on gps(to try gps;here is full network) and i search some place and it keep saying searching.
Means didnt work on mine ;(
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I'm not sure what you're saying. If you're going to be using your phone as a gps in an area with no signal, you have to pre cache the area in an area with signal or wifi first. Then you can just rely on the GPS in that pre cached area.

Your GPS should be able to find satellites regardless of your lack of service. A good app to check on how your GPS is doing (# of satellites, accuracy, etc) is GPS Test. As for the maps, that question seems to have already been answered.

yoft1 said:
I'm not sure what you're saying. If you're going to be using your phone as a gps in an area with no signal, you have to pre cache the area in an area with signal or wifi first. Then you can just rely on the GPS in that pre cached area.
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I got what you mean but what if i want to make new destination from somewhere there is no network?
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bikrame said:
I got what you mean but what if i want to make new destination from somewhere there is no network?
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You can't. If you want navigation you have to have data unless you pre cached it beforehand in an area with data.

Yes u can, but only using the method I posts above. ^^^

That's the same thing as I was saying. If you want navigation, you have to have data at some point. Whether it's to download an app or pre cache maps, you cannot start in an area with no data and no preparation and use navigation.

yoft1 said:
That's the same thing as I was saying. If you want navigation, you have to have data at some point. Whether it's to download an app or pre cache maps, you cannot start in an area with no data and no preparation and use navigation.
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Not really, once u download the app and maps using wifi on initial setup of your phone, u don't need data to use sygic. It uses your phones GPS in combination with downloaded maps, no active data connection required. Its core function is entirely different from Google navigation app, which requires a live connection

icenight89 said:
Not really, once u download the app and maps using wifi on initial setup of your phone, u don't need data to use sygic. It uses your phones GPS in combination with downloaded maps, no active data connection required. Its core function is entirely different from Google navigation app, which requires a live connection
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You obviously didn't read what I said.

icenight89 said:
Not really, once u download the app and maps using wifi on initial setup of your phone, u don't need data to use sygic. It uses your phones GPS in combination with downloaded maps, no active data connection required. Its core function is entirely different from Google navigation app, which requires a live connection
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If he had access to data or wifi in the first place, he could have pre-cached the Google map. The point is, there is NO service now, and without any data at all there is nothing that can be done. Make sense, bud?
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Anyone had ANY luck getting the GPS to work sans wifi?

Just wondering, because I've been fracking with this tablet for a few days (since the great Staples sale) and so far have had zero luck getting the GPS to work without wifi. Anyone had any better success?

jasongw said:
Just wondering, because I've been fracking with this tablet for a few days (since the great Staples sale) and so far have had zero luck getting the GPS to work without wifi. Anyone had any better success?
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gps is difficult. plz use search function in forum.

gps is ok. You don't need wifi to use it.

jasongw said:
Just wondering, because I've been fracking with this tablet for a few days (since the great Staples sale) and so far have had zero luck getting the GPS to work without wifi. Anyone had any better success?
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Hi
To use the device without wifi you need to install a navigation app, I use navfree with this app you can download (cache) maps and zip codes. Run the app with wifi on, check its function then disable the wifi, you should find the navigation will still be working. I always start the navigation app with wifi access as it needs to contact its server, once completed your free to go, sans wifi.
I use Fastergps.apk by Dominik Schurmaan with this app you can select your GPS region this worked for me when my GPS would not lock on to any satellites.
hope this helps

I also just got one of those Staples deals on the Archos 80 G9 ($125)
I was recommended to use a GPS app called "Sygic" (it in the Play Store) - there is a one time charge for Map for your region - but it works rather well - no need to a 3G connection or WiFi.

Elantric said:
I also just got one of those Staples deals on the Archos 80 G9 ($125)
I was recommended to use a GPS app called "Sygic" (it in the Play Store) - there is a one time charge for Map for your region - but it works rather well - no need to a 3G connection or WiFi.
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Hi !
Yes, you are right !...Sygic seem to be the best navi. GPS :good:

I’ve been through this!

surdu_petru said:
Hi !
Yes, you are right !...Sygic seem to be the best navi. GPS :good:
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Yes, I installed Sygic in my G80 G9 4B ( bought in Staples ) and it works great but the maps is stored in internal storage so there is not much memory left ( the maps and database is about 2 GB ).
Is there any way to put the map in external Micro SD card?

Umm, I know that. I've tried Navfree. I've tried Sygic. I've tried trials of several others. NONE of them work. They didn't under Honeycomb and they don't under ICS.
bothylad said:
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To use the device without wifi you need to install a navigation app, I use navfree with this app you can download (cache) maps and zip codes. Run the app with wifi on, check its function then disable the wifi, you should find the navigation will still be working. I always start the navigation app with wifi access as it needs to contact its server, once completed your free to go, sans wifi.
I use Fastergps.apk by Dominik Schurmaan with this app you can select your GPS region this worked for me when my GPS would not lock on to any satellites.
hope this helps
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john9 said:
I’ve been through this!
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Do you mean that in the sense of "I've already figured it out," or the sense of "I've got the same ****ing problem" ?

4carlos said:
gps is difficult. plz use search function in forum.
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I wouldn't have posted if there were useful information to be found from search . On the few posts that exist, I've tried their suggestions, and they do not work.

I'm also completely unable to use the internal GPS.
No matter how many hoops I jump through, how many incantations invoked or rituals performed, I cannot get a satellite lock at all, ever.
Here is the solution I've settled on and it works really well for me.
TBH I'd still rather use the internal GPS so I live in hope that one day Archos will fix this issue once-and-for-all.

No trouble here
I used the GPS with G Maps right out of the box. I had to pre-cache my maps over wifi but it satellite locked quickly with the app turning on and off with the screen as I went. This was before I flashed and it works just as well now.
Worked so well I took Maps off of my Xperia Play. You just have to set Maps to cache data over wifi and look at your route in detail ahead of time. Done and done.
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Offline GPS

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.

Bl4ckpheniX said:
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.

rubberwheels said:
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.

rubberwheels said:
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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