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Is there a GPS app that has downloadable maps so you can use the GPS without a data plan?
I tried IGOMYWAY but it doesn't work for some reason.
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CoPilot V8 works wonderfully. Problem solved! I highly recommend Copilot. Gives a nice 3D view, has a tolerable fembot voice for directions, has POI's, and doesn't disconnect from GPS signals.
It'd make sense for there to be someway, but I have no idea if there is. HTC Sense advertises that you can do it with their software, however I never figured out how that exactly worked for the 2-3 weeks that I used a Sense-based ROM.
Sounds like you're talking about a navigation app. A GPS app can be just about anything, like GPS Status & Toolbox, geocaching, jogging loggers, etc.
Navigon and CoPilot are a couple. Some on here have said CoPilot is pretty good (although I haven't tried myself), and its reasonably priced at $5 for the USA maps.
Yes. I basically want a Garmin or a TomTom equivalent on my G2. Since Garmin and TomTom don't need a data plan to work, I don't see why there shouldn't be an app that does the same.
IGO Navigator works on my Bell Desire Z.
Back in the g1 days I used copilot. Its really good. I would recommend it
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wasn't there a modification for maps made by someone where the map cache is saved onto the SD card?
i think it was brute or something like that
Alright. So I got CoPilot and it doesn't work. I have the maps and everything. It is just that the program can't detect satellites. That is the same problem I had for IGO navigator.
BUT from another post, a person (I think it was redpoint) told me to download GPS status, and if that program can detect satellites then your GPS should work.
Well, I did what he said, and it did indeed detect satellites, and even detected
Then how come IGO AND Copilot doesn't work for me?
I am actually prepared to go out and buy a Garmin 265T
yea
i'm gonna follow this thread cause i'm in the same boat. it's ridiculous that you could be out in a clear open area that just gets no cell service and yet you can't get gps service. do i really need to go buy a freaking gps when my phone should be able to handle it?
Polarbear:
Try Igo navigator and CoPilot. They work without data. They work for other people. They don't work for me though. They might work for you.
I began too many sentences with "they".
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wasn't there a modification for maps made by someone where the map cache is saved onto the SD card?
i think it was brute or something like that
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Ya, Brut.all made a modified GMaps that cached maps and nav worked overseas. Its in the G1 development section.
Edit: here's the url. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
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You might also try aura. Can be found in market and has a free 7 day trial. Worked list fine on my g2 when I tried it.
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ill try co pilot on my g2 today. I have used it since by g1 days.
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I agree aura (or however you spell it) is probably gonna be your best bet
* I'm just sayin......
Aura looks pretty dopesauce. I have CoPilot working though so I'm happy.
Aura mite lag mah phone.
M using aura and its awesome for me....no lag watsoever...no data...no wifi...just uses gps signals and stored maps....
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Bigt2003 said:
Ya, Brut.all made a modified GMaps that cached maps and nav worked overseas. Its in the G1 development section.
Edit: here's the url. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
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How long does it take all y'all to lock on to GPS signal using your various navigation apps?
I know you can save maps with Locus Free (in the market.) It gives you a choice of a bunch of maps. I'm not sure if you its exactly what you are looking for but its worth a shot.
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Used to use Tomtom on my old IPhone but have heard it is very buggy on Android so wondered if any XZ users have feedback on the best SatNav App available for the XZ?
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tonylee2000 said:
Used to use Tomtom on my old IPhone but have heard it is very buggy on Android so wondered if any XZ users have feedback on the best SatNav App available for the XZ?
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google navigation.....its free and probably more accurate than anything else.
Google navigation.
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G1_enthusiast said:
google navigation.....its free and probably more accurate than anything else.
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rofl and im driving my car every day over the middle of a lake.
id say use anything but google crap. sygic, copilot, navigon, tom tom, igo
indycar said:
rofl and im driving my car every day over the middle of a lake.
id say use anything but google crap. sygic, copilot, navigon, tom tom, igo
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Its probaly your phone syncing with GPS, Google map have never lead me wrong since the beginning when it came out, I travel 5000 miles one time and it never lead me wrong.
Yeah that's interesting, Google maps is the best for me. Copilot utilizes Google maps by the way
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Yes Google maps navigation is been dead spot on if u have Ur gps turned of then of course Ur location isn't as spot on but with gps on the Google navigation is like very good. Didn't find anything better then Google navigation.
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I use google maps and Sygic when going to another country.
Copilot is also OK
Interesting feedback. I tried out Google Maps and, unless I am using it wrong, found it heavily dependant on having a good data signal in order to calculate a route. I want something that I can download and use offline as data signal is patchy where I am.
I used Co-Pilot a few years ago and it was ok but had a few instances where it simply failed to find a location.
Surprised Tomtom has not got it together for Android.
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Well yes Google needs data to work. Is not a offline navigation tool. In that case just buy a navigation system or upgrade Ur data plan. U r better off buying a offline navigation then using one on Ur phone. Because downloading the maps can cost a lot of memory and most of the time real navigation system that is offline are better then offline smartphone once. As for online once Google maps is great and free.
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I use Sygic and I'm happy with it :good:
tonylee2000 said:
Interesting feedback. I tried out Google Maps and, unless I am using it wrong, found it heavily dependant on having a good data signal in order to calculate a route. I want something that I can download and use offline as data signal is patchy where I am.
I used Co-Pilot a few years ago and it was ok but had a few instances where it simply failed to find a location.
Surprised Tomtom has not got it together for Android.
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I believe u can preload the map, but Waze is also another popular free one...I dont believe in paying for GPS now a day thats just dumb
G1_enthusiast said:
I believe u can preload the map, but Waze is also another popular free one...I dont believe in paying for GPS now a day thats just dumb
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Yep you can preload the map but it still needs internet to calculate the route...
I am using Sygic mapmyindia version, works perfect.
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Google Maps and Sygic
I use Sygic as drive on the continent a lot.
Got it on offer a couple of years ago (about £25 for UK & Europe) so it was a bit of a bargain and used it many many times.
I also use google navigation while at home sometimes as it's just easier to google search then plot a route to somewhere.
Phil
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Yep you can preload the map but it still needs internet to calculate the route...
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You can load up the map and the route, and save it offline. It will then work without any data connection (and supposedly can make adjustments within reason without connection, but I have never tried this and heard it is only being tested).
The new Maps is very buggy and missing a lot of features i use. (not talkin about Latitude. i don't use that)
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Maps (old layout) 6.14.4
http://www.sendspace.com/file/pjsv96
Lieu10ant said:
The new Maps is very buggy and missing a lot of features i use. (not talkin about Latitude. i don't use that)
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I dont have it off hand, but just download any rom older than a few weeks and extract it from system/app. Just make sure the play store isnt set to auto update your apps though
i've been running liquid smooth and it didn't come with maps apk in the rom, I had always downloaded it from the play store...
I would really like the apk for maps as well
Go to team blackout's website. They have an inverted version.
[email protected]'$ [email protected]@XY
Or just Google "Google maps apk" I'm sure an older version will show up.
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Is the new one THAT bad? What do y'all think?
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I've got a pretty recent one. I'll try to remember to post it when I get home.
A lot of people have had several issues with this latest update. Google was forced to revert at least one change within a couple days of its release.
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Maps 6.14.3
Here you go. Google Maps 6.14.3. Pulled from the latest T999V update released a week or so ago. Extract it first!
Lieu10ant said:
The new Maps is very buggy and missing a lot of features i use. (not talkin about Latitude. i don't use that)
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Agree bro..
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Just go in to settings> application manager> all tab> Google maps then uninstall update
So simple...
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yeah. that option isn't available on my phone.
my sister hated the new update, but the "uninstall updates" WAS available on her phone. wonder why it's not avail on my phone.
but anyways, thank you SO MUCH for the link!
most roms don't come with google based apps, they all use the "gapps"
Edit: found a newer version. i think this was the most recent version before the new layout
6.14.4
http://www.sendspace.com/file/pjsv96
oh how beautiful the UI looks. thank god i have it back.
Fyi guys, someone around here said google released another update that fixed a lot of issues people had. Cant remember who or where, but figured I'd mention it.
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I uninstalled it completely ..and refused the update. The new update was very buggy and seem to constantly send data back . But just the fact that a force feed us this version pissed me off . One of there main things Google did was removing Latitude (as of Aug. 1st ) . Which I used a lot to keep track of my kids and family, the technology is still there but can only be used on Google Hangout (very buggy). But who really knows why it is they do this things like this...Just buggy.
I have just reverted it on the desktop as well, such a relieve to have the old stuff back.... at least while they let us.
I came looking here to revert the phone apk (blackout is the easy way and awesome). Google messed up sooo bad on this one. Like I search for a chain, and it shows me them one at a time with me having to swipe through them (in seemingly random order as some are up to 40mi away sandwiched in between others that are 2-4mi away, and the one that is only 0.7mi away is 10 swipes away). The old maps just shows you a map with YOU in the center and pins for the 10 results closest to you. When I am "on-the-go" why would I want to instead have the map of the first result you choose at random, which may or may not include my location, and then have to swipe through results while I mentally figure out where each one is in relation to me??? It is just ludicrous! The new maps may be great for casual browsing at home, but I use maps for location-based productivity, there are plenty of other apps for Where should I go / eat / buy. Make the new Maps for tablets and leave my phone and desktop Maps alone (or make them more productive, not less!!!)
Other examples of failure:
- I tell it to navigate somewhere and it shows me a full screen route-list, even if there is only one. Then, after I select that route I want, it shows me that route and I have to click Go before the navigation actually begins. The old version: I instantly get navigation and can choose alternate routes if I want. The new version is dangerous to use while driving. The old one is 100% hands free. WTF Google?
- You used to be able to use Google Now to say "Map of ..." or "Navigate to ..." which does not work correctly anymore.
Have you reported all of this to google?
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DocHoliday77 said:
Have you reported all of this to google?
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Yes, through multiple different PCs/Apps. I just did a survey they sent to me for switching from New to Old on Desktop.
Cool, hopefully enough people will complain and they will fix it.
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Cool, hopefully enough people will complain and they will fix it.
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I'd like to see that, but I doubt it. Likely they'll look at us and ask why we havn't updated our phones.
Really wanted to thank the folks on here who pulled the APK, Maps 7 just doesn't work at all on my EVO 3D, it flickers, the prompts are scrambled, it can only function in landscape mode... this is on top of the, slower, feature hidden, beauty update nonsense. So thanks again.
Dogan
I've played beta games with less bugs than this ****e.
I have the old Maps, and I've tried multiple copies of Google Now, but still when I say "Navigate to Target" it shows me Google results for that search instead of opening Navigation and auto routing to the nearest Target.
I really, really miss "Map of [...]" and "Navigate to [...]". I want to be able to do this from google now which is always one button away, not have to open the map program first, click search, then click mic, then say "Target", then click the nearest one, then click navigate. (at least it is not 4 more steps anymore like it was with the new maps)
Please, can someone figure out how to get this simple command working as it used to?
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Edit: Nevermind I guess... mine just started working again. I complained here and in one other thread, then I tried "Navigate to Texas" as I was going to post a screen shot of how that same search that worked for another didn't work for me, and to my surprise it worked. Now it is working every time just how it used to. Very strange. I swear it was not working for me from like 2 months ago until 30min ago. I'm just glad it is back.
When I use GPS apps such as Strava and Map My Tracks, I sometimes get activities logged as 5 January 1980. If I download GPS settings first it is fine but does anyone know a permanent fix for this?
philbarrow said:
When I use GPS apps such as Strava and Map My Tracks, I sometimes get activities logged as 5 January 1980. If I download GPS settings first it is fine but does anyone know a permanent fix for this?
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Are you using stock or custom rom.
if custom please post what it is.
I'm using the latest Cyanogenmod ROM
Sorry, but I have no exp with android 4.3..
But I preffer using custom GPS from Google Play, and check it.
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Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
Ability to switch default SMS/MMS and Keyboard apps
New Dev. Options
Ability to force quit and(or) Disable bloatware apps
Widgets seem to be working well
More detailed settings for Low Motion/Dynamic perspective(specifically for lockscreen, homescreen, and maps)
Google maps is now seemingly 100% functional
Ability to toggle switch cellular data(2g,3g,LTE)
Google Play and GAPPs still working well
Also we now have a bluetooth keyboard config. in our settings
New Emoticons
Status bar is semi-transparent and looks really nice despite lack of persistent icon notifications
Addition of print services pack(HP, Canon, Epson)
Updated Sounds and Notifications settings(
Things that sadly remained the same
No status bar notifications
Cannot individually clear calls or messages from carousel
Still not native android
Notifications seem hit and miss as usual
No Graphical updates or graphical setting in stock message or dialer apps
Camera seems to be the same and I'm still having having better luck with the google camera
App drawer functions the same(new options in app info though)
Overall function of the O.S. seems to improve a lot. Smooth scrolling through the carousel, less if not no lag at all on sleep/wake, and just all in all more pleasing to look at.
I updated manually by downloading the .bin and moving it to the home folder and searching for update with wifi/data off, and because of that I am unsure if the new att bloatware apps were part of the update due to my carrier or if they were packaged inside the update bin which was a shocking 1.3gb. Even though I am fairly certain that those apps are my fault in the first place I feel the need to warn that the U.S. att .bin file could have that affect and unlocked users may want to wait for the OTA just to play it safe. There is however a great guide on here explaining the process and linking quite a few files(for those who can't wait).
**This did work for me however if it does not work for you I am not at fault, sideload at your own risk**
Feel free to add what you find I know I missed a few things but since there is no apparent changelog from amazon I figured I'd try to compile a small unofficial changelog of sorts.
Tried Towelroot Its been hung at the towelroot screen with a highlighted "make it rain" button for about ten mins... I'm going to leave it running for a while and see if anything happens but I'm assuming its still a no go.
I've seen issues regarding call audio, google services and a few other things but I personally haven't been able to recreate them and fortunately haven't had them in the first place.
Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.
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Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.
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I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?
Notable changes
- Chooseable colors for mail accounts and calendars, but there aren't too much colors to choose to.
Things that sadly remained the same
- Shared Google calendars won't show up in the/any calendar app, that's very very annoying
Still can't connect to my LG g Watch
Android Wear or Google now not working
hungrymr2 said:
Still can't connect to my LG g Watch
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I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?
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s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I've been using the stock camera app for a few days and it seems to be better than I first thought but I still prefer the google camera app, but at this point it seems to be my personal preference... I really just feel more comfortable with the google camera app.(long time nexus user)
I have seen quite a few people with the google play issues and I tried removing then reloading google services and google play but i havent had any issues the only advice i can give is to remove and try again making sure to pay close attention to the order you install the packages(there is a specific order, and a few great guides on here)
The LG watch seems to be common issue as well but I don’t have one to test with, I'll look into buying one and see what I can do. Until then the only advice I have is to unpair the watch and your phone and reboot before attemting to repair the two. Good luck and sorry.
s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?
tzenrick said:
I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?
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Honestly I don't think this is intentionally being done by either side, we run an outdated version of android so naturally were going to see at least a few compatibility issues, have you tried a factory reset and full reload of play services in order? Also be patient with 4.6.1 from everything I've read its not technically official on the unlocked phones yet.
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Download Notification
Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.
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Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.
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I don't download too much on here so I hadn't even noticed thanks for adding in though
I did want to add in as well that my battery life seems much better than before I actually forgot to charge this for two days and still had 30%( I disabled low motion setting and don't use auto brightness, but none the less that's a great battery life)
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I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
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I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
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That was cleared up in the OTA thread this is unofficial at this point those who have it either got lucky or manually installed it, I personally used the at&t bin file even though I have the unlocked 32gig.
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Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
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Widgets seem to be working well
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Which launcher did you use? I tried it on Nova Launcher and Aviate and it still gives me the same error message as before
Smart Dialer? I don't see it.
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Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
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I don't see smart dialer. I had one in my MOTO-X.
downloaded the us version of 4.6 and guess what? Andriod wear is back. Now I can finally put my lg watch to use.
Guys,
I got my Fire Phone unlocked updated to new 4.6.1 but after the update I am unable to see the Maps icon. I am currently in Australia but the phone is an unlocked US version. Do I reset or is it something Amazon has done?