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I wonder if i'm on the phone, will I still be able to navigate with out a 4g connection
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iwasblown said:
I wonder if i'm on the phone, will I still be able to navigate with out a 4g connection
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It still works. All Android phones still navigate while on a call. You'll just hear the voice in the background for example say "turn left".
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iwasblown said:
I wonder if i'm on the phone, will I still be able to navigate with out a 4g connection
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as long as you use offline maps GPS apps, even if you lose data connection, you can still navigate
Allow me to go a little further in depth.
An offline GPS navigation app will work all the time because it has the map database stored on your SD card. Google Maps Navigation pulls it's data from the inter-tubes so it requires a data connection to start navigation. Once it starts it will pre-cache the route so it doesn't matter if you loose your connection during navigation. There is an exception to this however. Google added a new option recently. Long-press on the map and there is now an option to save that region of the map. My phone currently has the entire Salt Lake valley saved and in addition to working without a data connection, I'm not burning through more of my ridiculously small 5GB limited "Unlimited" data plan.
narcopolypse said:
Allow me to go a little further in depth.
An offline GPS navigation app will work all the time because it has the map database stored on your SD card. Google Maps Navigation pulls it's data from the inter-tubes so it requires a data connection to start navigation. Once it starts it will pre-cache the route so it doesn't matter if you loose your connection during navigation. There is an exception to this however. Google added a new option recently. Long-press on the map and there is now an option to save that region of the map. My phone currently has the entire Salt Lake valley saved and in addition to working without a data connection, I'm not burning through more of my ridiculously small 5GB limited "Unlimited" data plan.
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Make sure you go into "Labs" in Google Maps to turn this function on. Does work very well though.
Thx for the help many dead zones in my area!
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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Google Maps 7 update removed the best feature of them all, the "my maps". they said they will eventually bring it back. If your running google maps 7 and cant downgrade with apk you can always flash the 6.14.4 old maps that have the my maps layer.
the zip attach is the same zip found in the link but with all apps removed except for maps and street
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2286538
remember to turn off auto update. and don't forget to hit the >>>>THANKS<<<< if you find this useful!
Thank you sir.
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SinCityAtNight said:
Thank you sir.
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Im glad someone found this useful. I take a lot of pics of houses everyday so before I leave my house I need at least 5-6 address to take pics. Google now was not an option since its a battery drainer. going back to old maps has really helped me out enormously. I can even imagine why this great feature was removed.
Cant wait till "my places" get back on the updated maps. Lets go GOOGLE get with it!
PENKO956 said:
Google Maps 7 update removed the best feature of them all, the "my maps". they said they will eventually bring it back. If your running google maps 7 and cant downgrade with apk you can always flash the 6.14.4 old maps that have the my maps layer.
the zip attach is the same zip found in the link but with all apps removed except for maps and street
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2286538
remember to turn off auto update. and don't forget to hit the >>>>THANKS<<<< if you find this useful!
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Nice! Do you flash it from recovery (like a ROM) or install it like a program?
Thanks.
Thanks. I don't why Google with each update take off functions from map.
One of the most stupid thing is that I am forced to turn on my WiFi to use map while i am outside with no wifi and my 4g data is working well. why on earth it can't just use the damn GPS
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treetop777 said:
Nice! Do you flash it from recovery (like a ROM) or install it like a program?
Thanks.
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flash in recovery like just like a rom.
Netuser said:
Thanks. I don't why Google with each update take off functions from map.
One of the most stupid thing is that I am forced to turn on my WiFi to use map while i am outside with no wifi and my 4g data is working well. why on earth it can't just use the damn GPS
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LOL - It DOES use you GPS chip. The problem is the map is downloaded dynamically depending on where you go so you have to have wifi or data active for it to download the maps.
Check youtube on how to cache the map data for destination and you will NOT need wifi or data if you don't deviate from that route.
Now, if you're one of those who enjoy looking at the pointer follow you around while you drive then yes, you always need wifi or data on. But it's always using the GPS to place you on the map.
treetop777 said:
LOL - It DOES use you GPS chip. The problem is the map is downloaded dynamically depending on where you go so you have to have wifi or data active for it to download the maps.
Check youtube on how to cache the map data for destination and you will NOT need wifi or data if you don't deviate from that route.
Now, if you're one of those who enjoy looking at the pointer follow you around while you drive then yes, you always need wifi or data on. But it's always using the GPS to place you on the map.
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You didn't understood what I meant. I know that it need internet to download Map, but the thing i was referring to is that you cant use the damn map even if you are outside with 3G/4G data activated. It absolutely force you to activate wifi even if you don't connect to wifi. The most stupid thing i ever seen. This thing waste my battery for nothing as my wifi keep searching for wifi points.
Workaround
You can use My Maps then navigate with Google Map with this kludgy workaround:
1) Open http://maps.google.com from stock browser, making sure you're logged-in to Google in on the browser
2) Click on the drop down arrow on the top right, then select "My Places"
3) Select one of your maps
4) Select a place
5) Tap on the place pin
6) Tap on the place information (either floating or on the bottom), then select Google Map for navigation.
Netuser said:
You didn't understood what I meant. I know that it need internet to download Map, but the thing i was referring to is that you cant use the damn map even if you are outside with 3G/4G data activated. It absolutely force you to activate wifi even if you don't connect to wifi. The most stupid thing i ever seen. This thing waste my battery for nothing as my wifi keep searching for wifi points.
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Sorry to harp on this but you might learn something. I just tested with my phone (Droid X2). I turned-off wifi from settings, 3G came on. Then i opened Google maps, it said that to better locate me i should turn-on wifi - i hit "SKIP" and after a few seconds it showed my exact location (using the GPS chip in the phone). Then i switched to navigation and entered a destination, it gave me directions (on the map) no problem. this is all happening with wifi OFF. Oh, this is with maps 6.14.4
So either I'm lucky or you are doing something wrong. Maybe clearing data will give you the option to "skip" turning-on wifi.
I'm getting a error, unfortunately Google maps has stopped, it acts like a force close.
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dream8441 said:
I'm getting a error, unfortunately Google maps has stopped, it acts like a force close.
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no error here. what rom are you using?
Will it increase binary counter of my i9500 or not?
Thanks.
Lol....I believe every time you flash something it does.
There's this Lil thing called triangle away that takes care of that though.
Edit: I just checked and my counter is at 1.....and in the past 2 days I've flash about 2 dozen things so I'm guessing no it dont
I was kind of scared of flashing is. zip using safestrap so I use Titanium Backup to first backup then uninstall Google Maps and then I installed the older version with an apk I download it and it works great