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[APP] New google maps with vector based rendering is out!!!!!

wowwww!!!!! this is just awesome!!!!! works brilliantly

everybody has Market, everybody noticed the new Maps... yesterday...

Tx for the heads up. Not always checking for updates!!
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I cant see it yet here in philippines.
any1 got a apk :-D

Another thanks for the heads up - also not always checking.
Tis good!

Google really seems to me kicking a$$ This is like a huge upgrade over the older version and quite unexpected too! Microsoft really seems to be losing out to android in a big way....
The annoying bug in pinch and zoom is now fixed.....earlier it used to suddenly zoom out like crazy or zoom in abruptly....it never used to smoothly zoom in/out...!
Great job google!

Can't see it in Romania...

For those with root who can't find it, use Market Enabler to set a US provider. Should show up then.
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jquint said:
For those with root who can't find it, use Market Enabler to set a US provider. Should show up then.
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Thanks. It works.

am i being silly here, but can anyone tell me how to view the 3d buildings with the new google maps mobile 5? I cant find any options for it?
Thanks.

discophil said:
am i being silly here, but can anyone tell me how to view the 3d buildings with the new google maps mobile 5? I cant find any options for it?
Thanks.
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ok i was being stupid. I just didnt zoom in enough. Also buildings for bristol england dont show up, i thought we had 3d buildings here but guess not

Love the update, very smooth now and the two finger swipe thing and twist works good too.

Installing as we speak
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Will it ever be avaible if I don't fix my market?
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Rat2000 said:
Will it ever be avaible if I don't fix my market?
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Search for the APK .
jje

Sorry, but what market fix do you have in mind ?
My problem is, in spite of having downloaded an update mid-December (and "About" reads "version 5.0, build 5014"), it still shows no sign of vectorized rendering.
So if there's some market fix to apply, I'll gladly do!
(For information, the Androïd Market upgraded itself at the sametime without any problem, and I have a International i9000, German firmware)

didnt notice that. Thanks

how do you know its not vector based

Well, the vector feeling just isn't there. It's still the same sequence when zooming: blurry zoomed bitmap, then grey grid, then tile by tile redrawing (downloading of bitmaps) at the new resolution. When using fingers for zooming (or shrinking), the zooming (shrinking) movement I initiate is carried through until it reaches the next zoom level.
Other reasons that make me think something is wrong with my 5.0 version:
According to the google help page about caching and offline reliability (www google com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1079238 - sorry no URL yet) I should have a "Cache Settings" menu item; all I find in the "More" submenu are "Labs", "Help", "Terms, Privacy & Notices", "About".
I never got anything from dragging down two fingers (which should "tilt" the map somehow)
Compass mode is not there either (first, tapping on the compass button to center the map on my current location, then tapping on it again to activate compass mode)
Funny thing is I've already had a google maps upgrade, and that was successful (what it changed, mainly, from the original version shipped with my device was that the "compass" button used to be a Lab feature, and was streamined in that version. I also think that the Google Places integration was much more comprehensive in that version).
Thanks for any help,
Hal'

Navigation app on Galaxy S II?

Hi guys,
Been on the dark side for the last 8 months (iPhone 4) and thinking on getting the new Samsung Galaxy S II.
From the specs looks like a great device and really looking forward to its release. In the meantime I would like to know which navigation app will be compatible with Android 2.3? Do I have to use a custom ROM to use free apps?
Thanks for any replies.

For example you can use Sygnic Aura, it will work on SGS II
I am also waitinging for this phone
Free apps you can download from Android Market.

Thanks, will I need a custom ROM?

No you do not need custom.
It works on stock ROMs without any problems.

What about Google's own Navigator? I'm pretty sure it's free but I can't remember, it came already installed with Google Maps & Street View on my Galaxy Tab.

Is Google Navigation working offline?

I do not know what apps will be instaled by samsung in this phone.

gianton said:
Is Google Navigation working offline?
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It is working online.
BTW I saw the Google Maps navigation icon on movis from the testers.
This I found in another thread

what you need is ownhere google maps 5.3.1, this is a mod version which enabled world wide navigation just google it...

Android has free map apps that do work offline. I am not sure which ones and too lazy to look it up for ya.

Athailias said:
Android has free map apps that do work offline. I am not sure which ones and too lazy to look it up for ya.
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here's a good one http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Android

I use Google Maps' Navigator on the HTC Desire, in the car with an upgrade kit (mount & charger). I'd be interested in getting the same when I get the GS2 as it is a fantastic piece of software.

Tx for the sygic aura tip !
Looks pretty neat, map coverage is much better than Copilot, 3D feature and graphics look great and the prize is VERY reasonable ! Almost whole world for 100 bucks !
That will be my first app purchase once my SGSII has arrived

Well why don't you wait and try google navigation, it's free and it will download your route (as long as you have a data connection when you start your journey)
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Google Maps/Navigation caches your route and most visited locations so it has semi-offline capabilities.

what about copilote or Ndrive?

I hope tomtom don't take to long. I know they are concerned about piracy. But i will pay when they do decide.
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Navigon is a great paid option
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Navigon is great alright, however they have outdated Q3 2010 maps and does not seem they will update them any soon.

Copilot only £16.99 does this work ok? or can you get for free~?

What's new in 4.1.2?

Can you guys post the new feature you found in 4.1.2? Currently I flashed the takju 4.1.2 factory image, and I think it's almost the same as 4.1.1
Features/Bugfixs found from replies
1. One finger swipe to expand rich notifications. (boyzzykid)
2. Moving the Location settings out of the old settings to it's own settings page. (boyzzykid)
3. 4.1.2 build does not contain either the /system/recovery-from-boot.p or /system/etc/install-recovery.sh, so it will not automatically install the stock recovery upon reboot. (Palaryel)
4. There is a new language selection screen (when you enter your phone for the first time - fresh install). (Joplisan)
New features list: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...d-bug-reports-smoother-button-glows-and-more/

bbiao said:
Can you guys post the new feature you found in 4.1.2? Currently I flashed the takju 4.1.2 factory image, and I think it's almost the same as 4.1.1
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One finger swipe to expand rich notifications and moving the Location settings out of the old settings to it's own settings page. That's pretty much it for GN users other than translation fixes and minor changes.

I've had to install 4.1.2 from the stock images from google sinceI ****ed up some things in my 4.1.1. rom that i couldnt fix that easily...anyway, ive noticed that the 4.1.2 build does not contain either the /system/recovery-from-boot.p or /system/etc/install-recovery.sh, so it will not automatically install the stock recovery upon reboot

*please ignore*

well it's good to get an update for the Galaxy Nexus but I'm a bit sad that I don't see any major feature changes...
- No new version of GMail with swipe actions and pinch to zoom (guess it will come later as an update in Play)
- Still can't connect to my 5Ghz Wifi (but it used to work in the past)
- Google Voice Search still crashes presenting results (but it used to work in the past as well)..

mindwalkr said:
- No new version of GMail with swipe actions and pinch to zoom (guess it will come later as an update in Play)
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You realize that's a leaked version of GMail coming with a new version of Android, right? I don't see how you can be disappointed that a 4.1.x update doesn't include a new GMail that no one was supposed to see in the first place...
- Still can't connect to my 5Ghz Wifi (but it used to work in the past)
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My phone does 5GHz Wi-Fi...
- Google Voice Search still crashes presenting results (but it used to work in the past as well)..
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My Voice Search works fine as well.

It is possible to add Facebook account for sync now, But I don't see any contacts from Facebook in the phone.

martonikaj said:
You realize that's a leaked version of GMail coming with a new version of Android, right? I don't see how you can be disappointed that a 4.1.x update doesn't include a new GMail that no one was supposed to see in the first place...
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Oh I thought it had been leaked ahead of the 4.1.2 release, and not that it didn't belong to the 4.1.2 release
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My phone does 5GHz Wi-Fi...
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well could be something with the specifics of my 5Ghz wireless but I've seen other people with the same problem. It worked when I got the phone in the beginning but I think it stopped working after Android 4.1.1
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My Voice Search works fine as well.
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yeah I've read people reporting the crash and how you had to deactivate some of the search "domains" of the Google Voice Search for it to work however it didn't work for me. I guess I could do a factory reset with 4.1.2 and see if all these problems go away

mindwalkr said:
well could be something with the specifics of my 5Ghz wireless but I've seen other people with the same problem. It worked when I got the phone in the beginning but I think it stopped working after Android 4.1.1
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No issues on 4.1.2 connecting to my 5 GHz wireless, just throwing that out there.

I noticed that there is a new language selection screen (when you enter your phone for the first time - fresh install). So, that's a small change for 4.1.2 as well, I guess.

Joplisan said:
I noticed that there is a new language selection screen (when you enter your phone for the first time - fresh install). So, that a small change in 4.1.2 as well, I guess.
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yes, found that too.
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bbiao said:
yes, found that too.
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I found it too
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yardacz said:
It is possible to add Facebook account for sync now, But I don't see any contacts from Facebook in the phone.
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People have been saying this after every update for the last year. It's not new And contact sync is not coming because of the spat with Google and Facebook.

mindwalkr said:
well could be something with the specifics of my 5Ghz wireless but I've seen other people with the same problem. It worked when I got the phone in the beginning but I think it stopped working after Android 4.1.1
yeah I've read people reporting the crash and how you had to deactivate some of the search "domains" of the Google Voice Search for it to work however it didn't work for me. I guess I could do a factory reset with 4.1.2 and see if all these problems go away
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Both my 5G wifi and voice search has worked on every version of Android I have been on.

Google Music have only one widget now

wiisos said:
Google Music have only one widget now
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That is not a part of the 4.1.2 update. The latest Play Music app is from the play store.

bozzykid said:
People have been saying this after every update for the last year. It's not new And contact sync is not coming because of the spat with Google and Facebook.
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And if it does come it will come with a Facebook update. Android supports syncing fine already, it's Facebook that doesn't support it.

The webbrowser has improved alot when viewing flash content. It loads up almost instantly. Web pages also load faster now. My nexus beats the S3 and the iPhone 5 on web browsing (my own test on 100MB fiber optics internet).
I am at 1.5Ghz (The frequency our chip was disgned to run at) and it is beating the S3 and the iPhone 5 (s3 was on Android 4.0.4, 4.1.1 update is not out yet for the S3 in Holland....)

pfmiller said:
And if it does come it will come with a Facebook update. Android supports syncing fine already, it's Facebook that doesn't support it.
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So Google removed their block of com.facebook.katana from the syncproviders apk on Nexus devices?

bozzykid said:
So Google removed their block of com.facebook.katana from the syncproviders apk on Nexus devices?
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I thought it was all devices on 4+?.

[APP] New Google Maps v7.0.0 [4.1/4.2]

There is an update to Google Maps currently rolling out, version 7.0.0. More screenshots and info coming, it's a pretty significant update, hence the bump to 7.
New so far:
- Refreshed UI, new splash screen
- Blue dot redesigned
- Slide-out settings menu to match other Google apps
- Offline maps are now saved by saying/typing "OK Maps" when you have the area in view (see here and here)
- No more Latitude
Play Store changelog:
What's in this version:
*This update will be gradually rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users over the next few weeks. Users with Android versions below 4.0.3 should visit http://goo.gl/5AMJS to find out more about the Google Maps app available to you.
- New design for Android phones and tablets
- Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates, incident reports and dynamic rerouting
- Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep
THERE ARE SEPARATE VERSIONS FOR ANDROID 4.1 and 4.2, CHOOSE CORRECTLY OR YOU WILL GET A PARSING ERROR
DOWNLOAD Google Maps for Android 4.2.x (build version 700002513)
GoogleMaps_v7.0.0-70002513.apk
DOWNLOAD Google Maps for Android 4.1.x (build version 700002504)
GoogleMaps_v7.0.0-70002504.apk

so i guess this will not work on sammy roms LSW

xinfinityoO said:
so i guess this will not work on sammy roms LSW
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I think that this works on sammy rom lSW since its 4.1.2. You just have to download maps for 4.1.2
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Awesome!

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Misc Notes
Finishing tid-bits then uploading, will need feedback please be patient
The pictures are images from my phone I took a while back; this is clearly not verizon :x

Another ROM, nice.
☞ Sent from here ☜

Been a while
I havent Use MIUI since my epic days!! nice to see it back.... is there any plans in upgrading this to 4.3??

Mr_Jay_jay said:
I havent Use MIUI since my epic days!! nice to see it back.... is there any plans in upgrading this to 4.3??
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I believe 4.3 and 4.4 get MiCode releases at the same time.
I'll just do 4.4 when it's available

Nice! Been waiting for this!
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Anyone have the apk for I can install gapps? Thanks
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xda23 said:
Anyone have the apk for I can install gapps? Thanks
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Look in the 'Market App' and use the G-apps installer present, it is also on the MIUI forums

Not being able to turn off the nav bar is a deal breaker for me. Liked the rom, but no need for the nav bar on the S4.
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Lochman79 said:
Not being able to turn off the nav bar is a deal breaker for me. Liked the rom, but no need for the nav bar on the S4.
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This is just an early alpha, a test to see if the frameworks will run correctly.
The nav-keys are there in-case HW keys are not functional so feedback can still be given and they can be disabled by removing:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
in build.prop, this text entry turns the on-screen softkeys on and removing it will disable them
Edit: the next version-up will be far more 'complete' this was just built today on a CM10.1 base that was just built today :x

No more updates?

Google Account
Cannot find a way to add Google Account. Only offers Exchange, MI Cloud, Mail??????
I was able to setup Google in Browser with my GMail account, but......
And when I try to start playstore after installing the apk,, it starts then goes back to the icon. I think because it needs the Google account info first.
I do have all the other recommendations in FAQ working, including root, etc.
FIXED: http://en.miui.com/thread-3998-1-1.html
Go to this page. Create an account to allow download of the Google apps installer. Make sure you enable all of the settings including ok to adding Google framework. After doing all of this you will see a slew of Google downloads including the playstore app. My mistake was locating an apk file and installing standalone. That will not work. I uninstalled that APK and used the link I show. Then it works

Docmjldds said:
Cannot find a way to add Google Account. Only offers Exchange, MI Cloud, Mail??????
I was able to setup Google in Browser with my GMail account, but......
And when I try to start playstore after installing the apk,, it starts then goes back to the icon. I think because it needs the Google account info first.
I do have all the other recommendations in FAQ working, including root, etc.
FIXED: http://en.miui.com/thread-3998-1-1.html
Go to this page. Create an account to allow download of the Google apps installer. Make sure you enable all of the settings including ok to adding Google framework. After doing all of this you will see a slew of Google downloads including the playstore app. My mistake was locating an apk file and installing standalone. That will not work. I uninstalled that APK and used the link I show. Then it works
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Go to the miui market look for gapps and theres a app I think its the second one then install it open inside is the different gapps download flash in recovery restart there
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Truballa4real7 said:
Go to the miui market look for gapps and theres a app I think its the second one then install it open inside is the different gapps download flash in recovery restart there
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I am an old time MIUI user back in my Nexus One days when I left IPhone for my first Android. Coolest MIUI stuff is the ultimate amount of themes out there. It does take a lot of extra effort in customizing the way you like a setup, but I find MIUI so refreshing compared to the typical stuff available. I actually find this really responsive including consistent 32Mps download speeds speedtest.net in my home here in Las Vegas. To bad more developers here aren't into working with MIUI. Even though it's still using 4.2.x, everything I need works, including Samsung WatchOn that was posted here on another ROM as a standalone recovery installation with a Kit Kat 4.4.x ROM.
Have you tried the full latest MIUI download for the I9505. Been trying to download that for the last three days. REALLY slow site
Miss the days when there were those English packs that pretty much weeded a lot of the Chinese stuff out, but I can live with that too :good:
Edit: Just saw your join date here same as me...Jan 2010 and you also had the Nexus One. Probably ran into some time or another back in those olden days if I did a search here......
PPS...not much traffic so I am taking a little libery in thread drift too

Docmjldds said:
I am an old time MIUI user back in my Nexus One days when I left IPhone for my first Android. Coolest MIUI stuff is the ultimate amount of themes out there. It does take a lot of extra effort in customizing the way you like a setup, but I find MIUI so refreshing compared to the typical stuff available. I actually find this really responsive including consistent 32Mps download speeds speedtest.net in my home here in Las Vegas. To bad more developers here aren't into working with MIUI. Even though it's still using 4.2.x, everything I need works, including Samsung WatchOn that was posted here on another ROM as a standalone recovery installation with a Kit Kat 4.4.x ROM.
Have you tried the full latest MIUI download for the I9505. Been trying to download that for the last three days. REALLY slow site
Miss the days when there were those English packs that pretty much weeded a lot of the Chinese stuff out, but I can live with that too :good:
Edit: Just saw your join date here same as me...Jan 2010 and you also had the Nexus One. Probably ran into some time or another back in those olden days if I did a search here......
PPS...not much traffic so I am taking a little libery in thread drift too
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Lol yeah been here a while and i have had android since the Tmo G1 had many other android phones since always liked miui as well had it on my n1 and loved it and I know what you mean about the English packs.. Lol
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OK, a new update is coming tomorrow.
Now that I understand this phone a bit more I can do a more stable version with the next revision.
I'm going to also include the software camera that comes with Xiaomi phones as well, I'll need feedback on it so I'm going to put it in another flashable zip independent of the download link for MIUI.
Also 4.2.2 is cool and all that but I've been prepping a 4.4 base for MIUI v6 as well and working on a solution for OTA update as well.

Tquetski said:
OK, a new update is coming tomorrow.
Now that I understand this phone a bit more I can do a more stable version with the next revision.
I'm going to also include the software camera that comes with Xiaomi phones as well, I'll need feedback on it so I'm going to put it in another flashable zip independent of the download link for MIUI.
Also 4.2.2 is cool and all that but I've been prepping a 4.4 base for MIUI v6 as well and working on a solution for OTA update as well.
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I am totally sold on going back to MIUI. I forgot how much custom stuff was possible. So include me. More than happy to test stuff too before posting if you want help. Spent three days trying to download from the MIUI world site the slighter later, but bloated version which I assume would have been compatible. I9505. But failed at installing in recovery. I have one app that refuses to work correctly with 4.3 or 4.4 updates, but works perfectly under 4.2, but I can live with updates to newer. I basically have to delete cache files everytime before starting the app. Annoying, but do-able.
PS...what local folder are themes that are downloaded stored in. I couldn't get a .mtz file to install when I manually went on the MIUI world site. Using the THEME app on the phone works. Just have to get past the Chinese texts to figure out how to individually apply separate items such as lock screens etc.
EDIT: The prior MIUI theme installers allowed to pick and choose what aspects of a theme you wanted to install. Could not see how to do this currently, unless I'm missing something.
Keep up the good work...thanks!!!

i really cant wait. i hate the nav bar. other than that everything works great even lte

fennix said:
i really cant wait. i hate the nav bar. other than that everything works great even lte
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Edit build.prop to kill the Nav bar. It's posted in the thread.

Isnt there any Miui based on KitKat?
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