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Want free GPS program to track me while skiing?

I am looking for a free GPS program for my FUZE that will just simply track distance and possibly speed. I currently have a stock ATT ROM and am not opposed to a new ROM, just haven't quite got to that comfort level yet. Yes, I am a newbie and have only installed about 6 cabs. My GPS seems to be working fine with google maps.

Hard12kill said:
I am looking for a free GPS program for my FUZE that will just simply track distance and possibly speed. I currently have a stock ATT ROM and am not opposed to a new ROM, just haven't quite got to that comfort level yet. Yes, I am a newbie and have only installed about 6 cabs. My GPS seems to be working fine with google maps.
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I think the (type of) app you're after is usualy refered to as a tracer. IE, it traces your route.. and logs it to a file. Some you can load into a map app and "play it back."
Googling that term should net you some results.

Thanks Alex i will try that.

Try BeelineGPS. It records the track and it can be exported as well to csv/gpx/kml file. Even it seems to be a 30day trial,it is working also after trial without limitations. Its freeware. I use it for geocaching all the time successful.

GPS today should be able to log it (I've used the logging feature.)
Its a total battery hog. Also, background GPS logging means the device has to be powered on, screen on. You'll need a screen lock. And about 10 extra batteries

Use TrackMe - works very well, creates a KML file you can view on Google Earth.
Don't think it calculates total distance, but it does show speed.

GPS Cycle Computer found on Diamond forum is also very good. It has an option to turn off the screen and keep logging.
But expect the battery to last no more than 3 hours.

Garmin XT will save a file in their standard format (plenty of online sources and directly to Google maps for manipulation/presentation) is a free download from the Garmin site.

route tracker ??

Hi i hope some can answer this question for me please ..
i do a lot of mountain biking ,mostly in out of the way places.
is there an application for the polaris that can show me where i have been
(ie: started here,went there ,and followed this route)
and for it to saved and shown as a map for future runs.
i have tomtom and navigon but they dont do what i need.
thanks for any help

Hi, I'm not sure if this do exactly what you want but look at it
http://www.locify.com ...

I use a piece of software called t-gps. It logs your travels and then you can upload them to google maps afterwards. I have not tried it yet but it look like you can also load topographical maps into the software.

GPS Cycle Computer
I recommend GPS Cycle Computer. It tracks the points where you have been, also has a feature to turnoff the display (to save battery) and to set up how often do you want to take measurments on the location.
Later on you can save the file in to KMZ to open it with Google Earth...
It is free, you can find it at: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/

juanmre said:
I recommend GPS Cycle Computer. It tracks the points where you have been, also has a feature to turnoff the display (to save battery) and to set up how often do you want to take measurments on the location.
Later on you can save the file in to KMZ to open it with Google Earth...
It is free, you can find it at: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/
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I also recommend it
You can see in this same forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424423
HTH

thanks guys,
i will give them a try,and let you know how i got on after a 20 mile run

Is there Live Tracking Software?

I'm looking for live tracking software. Something that shows the location of another phone on a moving map. I know that there are tons of apps to send coordinates via sms or show it on a web site. What I am looking for is software that shows the other phones location on a map just like a navigation program shows your location. I am assuming that it would use a data connection and that's fine I have unlimited on all three phones. It would be extra cool if it would show my location too. I remember seeing commercials where older (non-PPC phones) would do this.
PS. pay or freeware, it doesn't matter.

try glympse its free, you can find it on marketplace or http://www.glympse.com/ this seems like what your looking for. it works great, you can send a glympse to anyone and they can see you live as your move. It works best when you load the link using skyfire so you can see the actual website version . But if the other person has glympse installed they can see you move in real time that way too.

I haven't used it, but from what I've read, Google LATITUDE will do that.

SecretAgentMan said:
I haven't used it, but from what I've read, Google LATITUDE will do that.
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latitude only sends updated gps information every 2 minutes. glympes send out information in real time and also tells you how fast the person your tracking in mph

i use GPSToday from geoterrestrial.com, depending on your settings and the availability of a cell signal you can update at 1 minute intervals with a fairly high degree of accuracy. i enjoy having my wife track me from home as im out roaming about.

ottomatic28 said:
i enjoy having my wife track me from home as im out roaming about.
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rescu2000 said:
I'm looking for live tracking software. Something that shows the location of another phone on a moving map. I know that there are tons of apps to send coordinates via sms or show it on a web site. What I am looking for is software that shows the other phones location on a map just like a navigation program shows your location. I am assuming that it would use a data connection and that's fine I have unlimited on all three phones. It would be extra cool if it would show my location too. I remember seeing commercials where older (non-PPC phones) would do this.
PS. pay or freeware, it doesn't matter.
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Try GPSToday (free)
http://www.geoterrestrial.com/
or download straight to your device at http://m.geoterrestrial.com/
After installation you can create a private group from one phone, and invite the other 2 phones to join it. Then all 3 phones can see each others location on the map and also share points of interest/pictures etc, privately.
The group map can also be viewed on the desktop after logging in at the website.

Another GPStoday user here. It also Geotags your photos and you can write log files.

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Google Maps Latitude tracks everybody I have on my friend's list and I use CoPilot Navigator 8 and it has the capability of sending via text right down to the coordinates your location; good enough for me!

Cycling again a GPX or KML File

Dear,
I'm cycling with friends of me (organized rides). but I still want to cycle those roads again. I record the track everytime through Cardiotrainer and I can export those workouts to an GPX or KML file.
Is there a program were I can import the GPX or KML file and that program exports audio as "within 100 meters go left". A sort of GPS navigation but with audio export and the possibility to imort an GPX and/or KML file. It is necessary that the program can say it in audio and not only text because my Nexus One will be in my backpack.
Greetings

For better understanding:
I am looking for a navigation app for Nexus One which can import gpx or KML file
and then use the app and gps in the Nexus One for doing the same route on my bike but with an audio voice who says where I have to go.
Any hint regards apps or ways to do this very welcome.

BUMP
No one has an idea?

Probably my first and only post.
I'm a cyclist both on and off road, there are thousands of cyclist who want a cycle specific navigation system which will allow them to download previously saved routes from other bikers to ride ourselves but want it on a multi use device not a stand alone sat nav.
That's on and off road, I'd pay for it and I know thousands of others would as well. In particular mountain bikers who want to follow trails and hear voice commands whilst watching the route ahead rather than looking down at a map on a device on the bars.
There's money waiting out there for the right app.

Hi,
Have you looked at RunGPS?
I have been using it for a number of years on WM and have just gone over to their Android version.
It does all the GPS stuff with a choice of maps from straight Street type to more off road time maps with contours etc (not quite OS maps but good enough to use).
It can import various GPS file formats and has a dedicated navigation built in. It is very customisable in terms or screens etc.
It has a facility where it will give spoken directions for navigation along with a resume of your speed, distance etc.
You can plan routes online using their own portal or use ones done in Google Earth. It has a facility to copy a KML or GPX file to the phone which RunGPS will use to navigate from.
You can do 3D play back of routes etc again using their portal, if you are that way inclined.
Can't say I have used it for this purpose but it appears to do all of the above.
It also has a facility to use a bluetooth heart rate monitor. However, a word of caution this worked fine on WM but it does not work with my Desire at present. To be fair though, the developer are aware and are working on a fix.
Regards

Hello spangelsaregreat,
Never heard abaout it. I just installed it but it has waaaay to much button's, screens, settings, ... pfiew!
I checked the manual and i did a little track. When I want to ride it again the Voice output didn't work on my Nexus one
Thanks for the information and who knows i can let it work

Probably not an app for the casual user, but it is very powerful if you take the time to set it up correctly. The developers are very quick to answer queries over email.
Regards

I use my tracks...you can export your tracks to google maps our kml files.
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Hello ugly pete,
This is not my problem. I want to import a KML or GPX file into an application who Text To Speech me where i have to go (Within 100 meters go left"...)
But thanks for thinking with us !

Hello again spangelsaregreat,
I installed run.gps but the voice integration wont work on my Nexus One. Which device do you have?

HTC desire. not tested it to be honest on this phone. will give it a try and get back to you.
Sent from my HTC Desire using my thumb

Still no one with a solution? RunGPS didnt work for me.

Argon007 said:
Still no one with a solution? RunGPS didnt work for me.
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Application like that would make the cycling much more easier. I would love to have one on my phone.
I have tried many of them so far.
You can check Location Log, it doesnt support importing GPX files, but you can add the coordinates and it will show you the way how to get there.
Check the coordinates from your gpx file, put them into the app, and follow the route, hopefully it will work. It's without voice support.
Another one is AndNav2 but I haven't try it yet.
And the last one that I know is SportyPal, for now it can only record the track, but in the next version they will add this import Gpx feature.

Still no application that supports Text To Speech?

I didn't find yet an application that be able to import KML/GPX files to follow, for my Android 1.6 in my Orange Boston phone
Next week I'll be in holidays and I have some GPX files to do Treking. And an app that be able to import this files will be great
Any suggestion?

As far as i know OsmAnd will do the trick. Haven't tested it yet.

[ask] Save current GPS position

Hello,
after one year using android, i haven't found application to save my current GPS position yet.
For example, i go diving, and want to save coordinates where the ship anchored. Simply i want to save MY LOCATION in some universal format, able to import in google earth for example.
Sure, there are softwares like MyTracks, Endomondo etc, but they record the whole route. i want to save one point - something simmilar to HTC Locations.
Have you heard about something simmilar ?

Have a look at locus, it is an amazing map application and allows you to do just that. You can download maps to use offline, but if you don't have the map downloaded and have no data connection it will just save your location. There is a free version, I was very impressed with it so bought the pro one, and it does soo much more.
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Locmark
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I suggest using GPS Status (h**p://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2). All you gotta do is wait for a GPS fix and then share the location to a Notepad app like Note Everything.
GPS Status generates something like this:
I am here: 18 08.639 N 68 45.436 W h**p://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:18.14398,-68.75726
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When you open the link again, GPS Status is able to handle it and will show you direction and distance to the stored location on a radar-like display. No internet connection needed.
Sorry for masking the links. It's a requirement of this forum, cause I have less than 10 posts.

Thanks both. Will try them.
Locmark seems pretty old.
GPS Status - i've been using it, but never realised, that there's option.