I just adb installed the latest Google Maps for Android 6 (10.35.2) but when I start the Maps app I don't see the map but only the zoom buttons (as well as two other buttons). If I navigate to something on my phone the instructions do pop up on the watch but not the map.
Any known fixes?
UPDATE: When I disabled the WIFI on the watch and thereby forced it to use the phone data connection the map suddenly worked on the watch.
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Hello,
Is it possible to use GoogleMaps in offline mode?
Is there any where in TP2 that the downloaded map is saved and can be used in future without any internet access?
Thanks.
what i found out is that this cache file: \storage card\Application Data\GoogleMaps\cache\cache-GLM.dat can automatically change size,when it loads maps from gprs,this cache file will become bigger,butwhen you offline,it will slowly become smaller,this way you cannot save data for offline viewing.....
dont know how to fix this. the myth is that how this cache-GLM.dat can automatically drain away,what kind of technology is this???????
You are wrong. Google Maps caches data indefinitely. It updates as necessary.
As for the OP, technically this is not possible, but there is a way to defacto use it offline. Look at all the places you will be at all zoom levels you expect to be at. Then you can view that route without the need for an internet connection.
Just use a freeware. I recommand Terracrosser (.com) Works like a charm and you can get google or yahoo maps for offline use on your phone.
GPS is working, so you allways know where on the map you are going ^^
I may have a way to get it running for you if you try my method below (it's super easy), just please read the whole post please...
I am curious, I know everyone seems to not be able to get the FiOS remote app running since Jellybean.
I am running ParanoidAndroid (4.1.2) and think I found a "fix" that gets it working. I am going to post what I did and would like to hear back from others who try this and let me know if it works for you.
Ok, so I installed the app just to see if it was updated, and it did it's usual freeze at the scanning window (the indicator freezes, but the pop-up on your TV does flash (may take a refresh if you get the connection failed message on the TV). Then anytime you open the app after that it just force closes unless you clear it's data or fully reinstall it.
After that I installed the Verizon My FiOS app and logged in with my user account (to at least be able to manage my DVR schedule and recordings), and got curious because they added the remote icon to the right hand side of the toolbar in that app, so I tapped it.
All of a sudden I saw the remote apps scanning routine startup and groaned but in a couple seconds it actually listed my DVRs (this is new never got to the selection before). I click my DVR and the remote fully loads and works! I was also show to click the listing in the upper right hand corner let it scan again and change to another DVR and back successfully).
Now, I can open the FiOS Remote App itself and it all of a sudden works as it should it took like 2-5 seconds to connect to the last DVR you used, and it fully works!
I am not exactly sure as to what makes the difference here because I have had both apps installed before, but since I had forgotten my user info unable to login and the remote app would ALWAYS freeze. Now that I have logged in and launched it via the My FiOS app (even after it was freezing like normal multiple times, and without clearing it's data or reinstalling it) it loads and functions as it should even if I open it directly without going through the my FiOS app first.
Again, if you have time and FiOS, please try this out and see if works fire you and please reply.
Steps
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Install Verizon Remote App from market
Open it and follow the directions to connect to your set top box. It should freeze on scanning network for DVR, and reopening the app sheet killing it's task should result in force close or restarting the setup and scan.
Now install Verizon My FiOS app from market.
Open My FiOS and it will ask you to login, do so (even sub accounts with the TV access open enabled work).
> may make a difference I did tap the check box when I logged in for it to save my login info
select TV and DVR option from first menu and select Manage My DVR from next one. This will bring up a loading window and after a few seconds it should list your DVR.
Now tap the remote icon in the top right corner of the app window (next to where it has the name of the currently connected DVR and is a drop down to change to another DVR if you tap it)
The Remote App should now load and bring up it's scanning for DVR screen, but now it should connect and be fully functional.
You should also now be able to open the remote app directly from your app drawer and it should work as expected without going through the my FiOS app first.
I have tested controlling my DVR in both live TV and watching prerecorded shows. So far, there are no problems and everything is super smooth as far as me tapping a button and the box's reaction time.
I hope this works for everyone, it's not a deal breaker (hence using Jellybean even though this hasn't worked for me since upgrading), but is very handy for text input, or if you happen to temporarily misplace your remote
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I've had the SSW2 for a while, and it worked with the Samsung Galaxy S4 that I had (I think I used it with one other device, but I can't quite recall). I had some connectivity issues, but none of them stopped the function of the watch. However, when I got the S6 (LL 5.1, then updated to M6.0), it outright stopped working. It's being recognized through Bluetooth, but I'm not receiving any notifications, nor are any of my apps coming through onto the watch (Watchify, Find Me, GPS, etc). I'm getting the standard set of apps (settings, calculator, etc.).
Any ideas on what the issue might be? I've reset the watch a number of times, uninstalled and reinstalled both the Smart Connect and SSW2 apps as well, and as far as I'm aware, I've got the latest firmware on the watch installed too. What am I missing?
I don't know if it is related, but what I'm experiencing is somewhat similar. I use my SW2 for controlling music and a sports app during cycling or running. Endomondo or Runtastic are the sports apps I use, both have SW2 extensions. They appear to work fine when I'm trying it with the phone in front of me, but more often than not when starting my run (with my phone in a small backpack) it seems to have a connection, but neither Endomondo or Runtastic respond to the watch. I feel it might have something to with the power save modes on Android 6, perhaps Doze?
After googling a bit I think I have fixed the issue I had with my sports trackers. In the Battery use settings page you can add apps to the 'not optimized' list. I've added Smart Connect and Smartwatch 2 to this list. Now I seem to be able to interact with both trackers even if my phone is in deep sleep... This has to be tested during actual cycling yet, but it appears to be working.
Nevermind, tried it this weekend with a mountainbike ride and when I wanted to start neither Runtastic or Endomondo responded to the smartwatch... The smartwatch indicated an active connection, but that's it.
Hello,
Looking to pick up a SW3. Currently an owner of the SW2.
I was curious as to whether the SW3 could operate with an offline map as I do not have data on my phone. I heard that the SW3 has a built in GPS so I am assuming it would work if there was a way to download map data to the device. Is capable of doing so atm? (Reason: for directions)
OSM maps, but I haven't used it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wearofflinemap.world&hl=en
You can also get google map data onto the watch manually, but you can't navigate with google maps without your phone.
There is at least one app that you can load a gpx track on to the watch to follow, no phone needed.
I just got the Huawei Watch with Android Wear 2.0
It pairs just fine with my phone but I was having issues getting the Google Account added to it.
I forced Wifi on the watch then Google account finally was added. I was able to use Ok Google to search just fine.
The moment I am away from my Wifi though, it will no longer be able to connect with ok Google to do searches even though it is still connected to my watch and I can control things like youtube videos to pause, change volume etc.
Any ideas???
PD The exact error is can't reach google at the moment and my GOOGLE is up to date.