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Is there a way too download the whole google map?
I dont want to pay data connection for using GPS.
Thanks.
hi, it s second time i see that s kind of funny question.
google map is a online only tools.
the amount of data that google hosting is huge.
satellite photo of the world, tons of poi, ...
so terrabite of data.
it s so easy to understand that no phone could never, ever, host
google map.
have fun
An alternative then?
thanks
TomTom, Navigon, Route 66 etc...
iGO8 is also an alternative.. A little bit of tweaking but worth it.
Anyways, was Google maps preinstalled on your HDs? I didn't have it on mine from the box but the funny thing is that HD Tweak still allowed me to assign a shortcut for it (left or right softkey)
Try java MGMaps. I did not tried it on blackstone but it should work. It supports multiple map providers (google, yahoo, microsoft) and there was an external tool (i don't remember its name, never used it) for predownloading maps - it can work offline too.
dusanko said:
iGO8 is also an alternative.. A little bit of tweaking but worth it.
Anyways, was Google maps preinstalled on your HDs? I didn't have it on mine from the box but the funny thing is that HD Tweak still allowed me to assign a shortcut for it (left or right softkey)
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Actually upon for acquiring it, it was not installed. When I updated recently from their site it was included.
CorruptedSanity said:
An alternative then?
thanks
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Yes, there is Terracrosser : http://terracrosser.com/
It allows to perform exactly what you want to do. First, you use Mapper (included) to download maps on your PC. There they get packed so that you can copy them into the Terracrosser folder on your phone.
However, as Geistteufel already said, downloading such maps takes alot of space. Plus, you should not abuse with the downloads, that is downloading the whole world or a continent or a bigger country, as Google keeps a blacklist. You don't wanna become (black)listed, do you ? Actually, I don't know if that which you can do with the Mapper tool is even legal ...
You can use Google Navigator. When registered you can download a map area with a range of depths. Or simply browe the surface of the Earth and you'll get on you card a big file containing all that you have seen, like in desktop Google Earth.
Georgeous2008,why would I be blacklisted for download a lot?
Wowozanga, can I get a link? Is it free?
I tried the Terracrosser program and it looks hard to use as the gps keeps shifting left or right non stop.
I cant even open the Mapper app because it just gives a unexpected shutdown on the program.
I gave up with it.
How about gpsVP?
originally, it was for Garmin vector maps, but currently it also displays Google/Live/OpenMap map and satellite. Maps gan be cached by the XP version, and the cache folder synced to the handheld.
CorruptedSanity said:
Georgeous2008,why would I be blacklisted for download a lot?
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Refer to the Google Maps general conditions for further information.
Google Navigator
Google Navigator:
http://www.pdafun.net
Last version is 4.6.
For the convenience of space you may want to install on a SD card of at least 2 GB, formated with FAT32.
Best regards,
Wowozange
Ill give it a shot.
Thanks a lot.
GPS Tuner
CorruptedSanity said:
Ill give it a shot.
Thanks a lot.
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Hi there,
Try GPS Tuner, in their forum they have mentioned a tool with which you can download the google maps for any area at any depth. I am currently using it and also GPS Tuner is the best. (But the tool is downloading maps in JPG format so you will not be able to make searches for POI etc.
GPS Tuner
I have been using GPS Tuner for a long time, but you have to use other programs to download the tiles of image (Google Satellite Maps Downloader), or use big jpegs (captured in Google Maps on PC) already calibrated with the PC soft that come with GPS Tuner (Map Calibrator) that are working veeeeery sloooow. After a couple of images downloaded with Google Satellite Maps Downloader, Google will ban you IP address for 24 hours, and you will not get other images.
In Google Navigator everything you have downloaded remains in archive and can be used when offline, with roadmap, satelite view, depending which mode you were using when browsing the Earth surface and the level of zoom. This program is "trusted" by Google Maps and you can download a lot of images. If eventually you will get banned, you have a command to reactivate the path to Google Maps.
Now I'm just waiting for a "medicine " for the current version.
Best regards,
Wowozange
CorruptedSanity said:
Is there a way too download the whole google map?
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As already mentioned by someone else the mapping data that google hosts for us is so big that one can hardly image its size. Have a look here, the first link. I just hope that this very valuable service will remain available for free despite the global financial black hole .
Now to your particular need, the mobile version of Google earth has also a local cache (possibly configurable!?) so when you are online at a flat rate you can "pre"-visit the place you will later be going offline so as to download the mapping data on your device in advance.
I believe terracrosser is fantastic for that use, but dont work on blackstone...
Anyone can help about this?
10x
Happy to announce that the new google maps app works VERY well on the Touch HD.... it has latitude in it, Googles new locator service that helps you keep tabs on your friend.s.. not for everyone but useful nonetheless... it is also slicker looking than the previous version... dont have a cab but if you go to http://m.google.com/latitude from ie on your phone, you will be prompted to download automatically.
How to Download Google Maps
I had a little trouble downloading google maps and discovered that opera doesn't direct you to the correct place - use explorer if you're having problems
m.google.com/latitude
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I had a little trouble downloading google maps and discovered that opera doesn't direct you to the correct place - use explorer if you're having problems
m.google.com/latitude
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THANKS for the tip. I tried this earlier today using (of course) Opera and it did not work.
Works fine in IE and the application looks interesting.
Its quite good fun, I like it
oh and it doesn't work on the iPhone as yet
Hey, i wanted to download the new google maps app on my HD, because it has latitude (option to see where friends are). But I cant get on the download site of google by any means.
I go to http://m.google.com/maps on my hd, i get a screen with the google maps icon, and title, and a buttons 'visit now' i click that, and it takes me to the default google search engine page. On my computer I have only found this link:
http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html
but the download this cab link on the bottom is dead.
Were can i get google maps????
Google Maps 3.0.0.2
Link worked for me, file attached.
Snuurtje said:
Hey, i wanted to download the new google maps app on my HD, because it has latitude (option to see where friends are). But I cant get on the download site of google by any means.
I go to http://m.google.com/maps on my hd, i get a screen with the google maps icon, and title, and a buttons 'visit now' i click that, and it takes me to the default google search engine page. On my computer I have only found this link:
http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html
but the download this cab link on the bottom is dead.
Were can i get google maps????
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Works for me - BUT - you have to use the links in Internet Explorer not Opera.
it is possible?
...google maps has satellite view..and street view where its available. the latest version also supports layers (e.g. for wikipedia)
so then...google maps it´s better than google earth?
depends what you want to use it for?
i haven't used google earth on my pc for a few years..ever since satelite view became available on google maps. 'google earth' is not available for mobile
google maps isn't '3d' like 'google earth', and is not quite as 'flashy' with its zooming, and rotating, but it is perfect for mobile - with the search, and satelite/ street views.
it comes already installed (usually) on the HD, as well as being present in the majority of cooked ROMs
ok...i was just asking, because i saw a video in youtube, google earth running on an iphone...
thanks!!!!
NICOBJJ said:
ok...i was just asking, because i saw a video in youtube, google earth running on an iphone...
thanks!!!!
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you are wright.. google earth is compatible with iphone.. but it probably isnt out for windows mobile.. considering that iphone has a lot more software support..
it's google map on Iphone, not google earth.
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it's google map on Iphone, not google earth.
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Google map comes pre-installed on the IPhone, but you can download google earth as a separate application.
It is very laggy on the IPhone by the way....
Google earth on the new iphone is awesome now
I've seen a few websites (can't remeber where, sry) saying it's trying to be developed for windows mobile. No idea when
stinchy
Hi Folks,
Have seen reviews recommending updating asap to 4.1 but how do you do it? i cant find Google maps in the market place..
Is there an option in the pre installed app to look for updates? Checked version info and it says 4.0
Cheers,
Mick
go to market, then downloads and see what updates are available
i'm on 4.1.1 (#4156) gmm-android-htc
its not in my downloaded list though as it was on the phone when i got it..
It was at the top of the popular free apps for me saying update available, along with the facebook app.
Easiest way is to search Google Inc on the market the inc makes all the diff, picking out googles specific applications first before broadening the terms.
Cheers,
- a
micks_address said:
Hi Folks,
Have seen reviews recommending updating asap to 4.1 but how do you do it? i cant find Google maps in the market place..
Is there an option in the pre installed app to look for updates? Checked version info and it says 4.0
Cheers,
Mick
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Via the market just download and it will update
nope.. when i search for Google inc.. the first app back is Google Sky Map.. but no sign of maps.. maybe its cause i'm in south or ireland or something? i cant find beebplayer either.. but i assume thats due to location also?
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It was at the top of the popular free apps for me saying update available, along with the facebook app.
Easiest way is to search Google Inc on the market the inc makes all the diff, picking out googles specific applications first before broadening the terms.
Cheers,
- a
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browse here on your phone:
m.google.com/maps
done that.. when i click on the install button it opens Market and says link not found...
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browse here on your phone:
m.google.com/maps
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You in Ireland or the UK?
I am in Ireland and I see no update to Maps available. And a search for google inc just show sup sky map. no maps. I think the Irish market app is different. (crap)
If you're in Ireland why don't you install the BRUT version? Gives you the same features and also Nav!
forum. xda-developers. com/showthread.php?t=630887
H00pyFr00d said:
If you're in Ireland why don't you install the BRUT version? Gives you the same features and also Nav!
forum. xda-developers. com/showthread.php?t=630887
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Will this work on the Desire? Also, as I understand the reason we don't have navigation in the UK version is because of some copyright/legal issues - If we install this will the Navigation actually work?
Thanks.
Ramedge said:
Will this work on the Desire? Also, as I understand the reason we don't have navigation in the UK version is because of some copyright/legal issues - If we install this will the Navigation actually work?
Thanks.
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You have to install something else as well, but the speech doesn't work as yet on it. Didn't for me anyhow.
Make sure you have 2.1 Android otherwise Maps 4.1 won't work anyhow.
Doesn't matter now as it's out officially in version 4.1.1.