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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.

[REQ] Google Maps offline

Hi,
as I don't have mobile internet flat, but the manila contact tab does link someone's adress just to google maps,
I wondered whether there is some kind of offline google maps -
not satellite pics, just map and the ability to just download what you need ;-)
I found several applications, but just for other OS, not win-mo:
http://www.symbian60.mobi/2008/03/17/google-maps-karten-offline-benutzen/ (German, but you can use translators..)
http://www.joesonic.com/blog/2008/04/14/google-maps-offline-for-iphone/
http://www.mgmaps.com/cache/
best regards,
Buembel
P.s.: it would also be ok if someone found out how to link these adresses with another program as tomtom ;-)

mgmaps is actually java. there's a detailed tutorial on how to get it to work in winmo and how to download maps. It's a tedious process imo and it too kme something like weeks to finish downloading all road maps (with zoom up till level 18) for Singapore which is a very small country and not to mention when roads do change and you need to go though the whole process again?
It's gonna be wayy easier to use vector drawn maps like garmin or tom tom.

Yeah, just go with TomTom, iGO, etc.. Storing the Google Map data would take a LOT of storage space.

Hi folks,
Sorry if this sounds a bit rude Lately I have been seeing a lot of responses which digress from the intial post!
In this particular post, Buembel is asking for an offline Google Map solution. I am sure if he wanted TomTom, IGO, etc, he would have asked for GPS navigation.
The poster even went to the extent of doing some research on the topic and gave relevant links.
If anyone can help him in the quest, do so, else PLEASE DO NOT reply with other stuff.
Now coming back to the original post. Can anyone help port these apps for Windows Mobile?

MGMaps is not bad at all. It all depends on how much of the map and zoom levels you want for offline viewing. I build multiple cities with a 14-17 zoom. Play with it a little and you will get a hang of it. Between these 3 links I think you should get a fair idea of how to use it
http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=1816
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351001
http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?p=9929

It would take an incredible amount of memory to store all of GoogleMaps maps onto the phones device memory.and that the only way you gonna access it off line, like in garmin or tomtom you have to actually save the maps to your phone or SDcard memory.

Even then, using a third party solution (i.e. mgmaps) doesn't provide the Manila link-in the OP clearly referenced.

run.gps gives you the option of specifying a directory to download maps, but I couldn't figure out how to use the onboard maps instead of the internet.
Of course, I didn't spend much time reading, either.
JJ

you can try this program:
http://www.terracrosser.com/
You download on your PC home maps that interest you, move on to the ppc and see offline using the integrated gps of the phone.
I have used in different circumstances and for me it's ok.

Moved to Questions & Answers, as this is not software currently in development.

I have tried mgmaps but they didn't work well on my VGA screen. Terracrosser is quite tedious for me so I uninstalled it. looking forward to have a similar for myself as well.

rspillo said:
you can try this program:
http://www.terracrosser.com/
You download on your PC home maps that interest you, move on to the ppc and see offline using the integrated gps of the phone.
I have used in different circumstances and for me it's ok.
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That looks good. I'll play with it over the weekend.
JJ

I've never tried it but OSMTracker will download tiles from OpenStreetMap.com for offline use.
PDA Tilemanager could be used in conjuction with this to make the downloading quicker and easier.

I downloaded terracrosser and am downloading zoom levels 17/18/19 for Branson, MO. It will be nearly 10GB of and 350000 (yes 350 thousand) images.
JJ

Tracky and do what you want and currently it is available for 20% discount

why is it that when I click on terracrosser on my phone it never loads it? I soft reset many times, no idea what going on. I have installed many apps but this has never happened.
Any ideas?

It loads on my htc diamond, but it's very slow. If I remember correctly, I had to soft reset to close it.
JJ

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!

GPS recommendations for hiking uk?

as per title really going hiking next month and need a decent app for hiking, ive got one now but it's untested and i dont really like it, off hand i cant even remember the name of it!
Many thanks

waz000000 said:
as per title really going hiking next month and need a decent app for hiking, ive got one now but it's untested and i dont really like it, off hand i cant even remember the name of it!
Many thanks
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I'm using the program RUNsat, you can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613381
There's a new version.

Not tried these, but maybe of help:
this (paid) lets you view OS maps on the move:
http://www.memory-map.co.uk/pda_mobile.htm
this (free) lets you get speed, altitude, distance, etc. and data for post analysis using PC:
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2010/04/28/gps-sport-tracker-1-3-0-free-gps-app-for-windows-mobile.html
Let us know what you find useful as I'd be interested in what's good for UK hiking too.
Ian

i use memory map both for off road driving and for hiking. because os maps are used then not only can you see tracks etc. but you can work out heights and elevations as contour lines are used.
in addition, you can plan a route in advance and put this as an overlay on your map. you can then follow this realtime using your gps. also, the route you are actually taking draws a track which you can save and keep.
by using tweaks you can rotate the screen as you wish.
because the memory map prog is driven from your pc you only have to download a section of a whole map therefore saving memory card space. installed prog runs fine from the memory card.
Mike

MemoryMap +1

memory map for navigation.
Runsat for logging routes, (also known as Navmi).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613381
depends on what you need..
Runsat can download openstreetmap/opencyclemap tiles, which depending on where you're heading can include quite a lot of data including paths and contours.. but obviously memory map has much more data on it ..
I use both quite a lot, professionally and otherwise, and contribute to openstreetmap/opencyclemap so I tend to like using that data whenever I can

Realtime GPS Tracking

Hi,
My wife is running the London Marathon this weekend. I'm not. But... I am going to see her off and meet her at the finishing line. Herein lies my problem. SWMBO has got a Desire, I need her to be running with Android app that will allow realtime GPS tracking, so myself (HD2 NAND) and family at home (internet browser) can follow her progress.
Options so far:
Latitude
Gylmpse
RunKeeper w/ elite subscription ($4.99 pm)
The problem with Latitude is that it doesnt seem to perform realtime updates. 15-30 minutes have passed without updating when testing; this isnt acceptable.
Glympse's only shortfall is that the max time is 4hrs. The wifes fit and will probably finish a little while after 4hrs. I dont want her to have to mess about reconfiguring settings at such a late stage into the race though.
Not yet signed upto RunKeeper Elite; not able to comment on it.
Does anyone else have any reccomendations?
Thank you

You can try OruxMaps to see if that suits your needs. It can upload live tracking to MapMyTracks.com.
OruxMaps can use live maps (e.g. Google Maps) as well as offline maps. However, it was not obvious how to do live tracking. You must first start "normal" tracking. Then, press MENU and select the "hidden" LIVE TRACKING in TOOLS menu. (The Live Tracking option does NOT appear unless you're already in tracking mode.)

Thanks - will try out!

You can always use seekdroid! it hasn't real time tracking but everytime you press locate it will give you the other phone's location based on GPS on that device.
Try it out