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I'm going to Le Mans next weekend to watch the 24 hour again (This'll be my third time down there), I want to try and see a bit more of the area but it would be nice to get an accurate idea of where I am exactly...
And there is no chance I am paying £1/MB or whatever it is for data now.
I was thinking of something like google maps but if I could pre cache a small area around the circuit, being able to use this with GPS would be a bonus.
Does anyone know of an app that can do this?
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
Maps caching feature isn't done yet, it's some kind of demo, but it should work for your needs.
Ah, I never spotted that option, have just tried it and it's just what I was after.
Thank you
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i'm so new to android, i'm still wrinkly.
here's my 1st weak post.
i was traveling the other week using the Sprint Navigator. when i ran into a storm. i used - Radar Now - to let me look at the size of the storm to see if i wanted to stop driving or not. it was nice to see how big the storm was.
i did have 1 problem with Sprint Navigator. it would stop running from time to time. not sure if i was just kicked off ever 300 miles or not. signal was good each time i got kicked off. uhmmmmmm
please bear with me as i'm old (54) and and don't know crap.
Well Google bab works great
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oh and duck Apple
evoflorida said:
i'm so new to android, i'm still wrinkly.
here's my 1st weak post.
i was traveling the other week using the Sprint Navigator. when i ran into a storm. i used - Radar Now - to let me look at the size of the storm to see if i wanted to stop driving or not. it was nice to see how big the storm was.
i did have 1 problem with Sprint Navigator. it would stop running from time to time. not sure if i was just kicked off ever 300 miles or not. signal was good each time i got kicked off. uhmmmmmm
please bear with me as i'm old (54) and and don't know crap.
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In Florida years, you're barely a teenager...
wase4711 said:
In Florida years, you're barely a teenager...
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if ya knew i still don't know about ROOTING i could be even younger.
I wouldn't worry about it; there is no correlation between age and rooting!
Until a Froyo ROM comes out, where EVERYTHING works perfectly, I will wait to Root..If Froyo comes out soon, officially, then I probably wont bother..
Love the phone just how it is, using Launcher Pro instead of sense..
kwajr said:
Well Google bab works great
kwajr - i can only post every 5 mins - a new member requirement.
i did a search on google bab and found that is a translator app.
is this correct?
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I think he meant Google Nav, but had a typo.
Google navigation should be loaded on your phone already, in Google Maps.
Yes damn spell correction
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Google Nav is good but I like to keep Sprint Nav around too. I have been in some locations (San Antonio for one) where the Sprint Nav worked much better.
For radar, I bought WeatherBug Elite and it has a radar widget. The free version may have it also.
I am 45 and not always the sharpest knife in the drawer but I learned Android pretty easily. Downloading androidSDK and learning to use ADB commands will get you 99% of the way there!
yes, i tried the Google Nav and liked it too. thanks.
the Radar Now app allowed me to get info i wanted with one touch to open it. need to keep my eyes on the road as much as possible.
The weather chanel had radar in motion on a google map style overlay. Very nice.
now that i missed. thank you very much.
Weather elite also has a radar widget that follows you
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Does anyone have the most recent TeleNav apk for the Evo?
ballerx43 said:
Does anyone have the most recent TeleNav apk for the Evo?
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This is the Sprint Telenav.
Opinions on this vs Google Nav? I've been using Google Nav since day 1 and have never tried Sprint lol. :/ Am I missing out, or should I just stick with the big G? lol.
I used google too but then I heard that sprint is better... and it is.
I think google navigation is way better....I used to use sprint navigation and when I got my Evo I haven't used sprint navigation since....google is much more real time vs Sprint navigation....alot of the times it would tell u to make a turn after u have already passed it...google maps it just on point....the only thing I miss is the fact that Sprint let's u know in advance if there will be a delay in traffic....other than that....Sprint nav. Could kiss my a$$.....lol....so I say stay with the big G...
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google does everything sprint does and they update it way more then sprint does
neilkarunatilaka said:
Opinions on this vs Google Nav? I've been using Google Nav since day 1 and have never tried Sprint lol. :/ Am I missing out, or should I just stick with the big G? lol.
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fact is telenav is the best nav. now, what program thats using telenav is a different story.
for me its faster to find and get directions via google maps than it is sprint nav.
anyone have the 6.2 version ?
Google nav in my opinion is better. Wish i could use different voices tho like darth vader maybe
Personally I think the Sprint App is much better than the Google App as far as directions. The Google App may look better but that is a personal preference.
I've found that with Google, directions can get really screwy and send you a way you would never go if you were/are familiar with the area. The biggest problem I have with the Google version is that once you get outside of larger metro areas the actual maps are not as accurate. I don't know the source of the maps but I have found that Google has many more "paper" streets. Paper streets are street that do not physically exist. At some point design plans were approved but the road was never constructed. Unless you like offroading, it gets really annoying when it tells you to turn but there isn't a road!
It's easy to choose what app you like better as they can both be run at the same time. You can't make both of them show up on the screen at the same time but you can switch between the 2 by swiping down the task bar. Give that a try and see which one is better for where you live.
I prefer Google nav. It is accurate in my area, and it seems to integrate into the system better. When I get a calendar invite, p.o., or any kind of addy in Outlook, I copy, open up my iGoogle home page, paste it into the map widget, and the highlight the star. When I get in the car its on my phone. With Telenav you have to log onto thier website and add the address manually. You can still copy/paste but you have to go back and forth first copying the street address, then the city/state/zip, and then give it a label. If I have a meeting at XYZ mall - 7777 anyroad anytown, usa 77777 I can copy/paste the whole thing into maps and it will show up on my phone labeled with the phone number, mall hours, the ability to search for a restaurant/hotel nearby, etc.
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Personally I think the Sprint App is much better than the Google App as far as directions. The Google App may look better but that is a personal preference.
I've found that with Google, directions can get really screwy and send you a way you would never go if you were/are familiar with the area. The biggest problem I have with the Google version is that once you get outside of larger metro areas the actual maps are not as accurate. I don't know the source of the maps but I have found that Google has many more "paper" streets. Paper streets are street that do not physically exist. At some point design plans were approved but the road was never constructed. Unless you like offroading, it gets really annoying when it tells you to turn but there isn't a road!
It's easy to choose what app you like better as they can both be run at the same time. You can't make both of them show up on the screen at the same time but you can switch between the 2 by swiping down the task bar. Give that a try and see which one is better for where you live.
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I hear you...in the end it comes down to what your preference is...some of us like Google (like myself) some of us like Sprint Nav......they both have their pros and cons...I have both install just incase one gives me a wrong address...but never use sprint...since google hasnt let me down yet...lol
CM7
Anybody running CM7 have issues installing this? I'm running RC1 and unzipped the .7z packaged on my computer and transferred the .apk to my phone. Just keep getting the "application not installed" message.
Same here...doesn't install.
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I've had the Sprint nav get the GPS working properly initially when Google maps didn't do anything.
Abracastabya said:
Same here...doesn't install.
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Try flashing this from recovery.
It works for me- OMJ's ROM
chas123 said:
Try flashing this from recovery.
It works for me- OMJ's ROM
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Thanks!
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I don't know if this will work but here's one from the evo shift.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XN4UAV40
Below attached is from evo version 2.8
These are not flashable zips, just regular ones.
rbacker said:
anyone have the 6.2 version ?
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http://otacdn.telenav.com/resources/2011-02-15/Sprint_HTC_Evo_110215/6_2/TN6.2-sprint-6201286.apk
I like them both.
telenav is cool is because it saves the no toll/hov/traffic option, the three route options come up before you start, it reroutes around traffic, and the voice is better (except for the few random streets in that weird voice.
Google navigation has the advantage of being integrated with other apps better, and it looks better. It also doesn't repeat the same upcoming direction an annoying amount of times like telenav.
Question - has telenav ever told you tour destination was in the middle of a freeway? Google navigation has done that to me more than a few times.
Now that we have a new TELENAV version for SPRINT I saw someone say you need the premium version @ $4.99 a moth for it to do traffic routing? I dont see that listed as a premium feature... is anyone paying for the premium features and is it worth it? what exactly do you get (anything different that what you see when you click GET PREMIUM??)
Thanks ...
My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).
Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.
The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.
Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?
Open Street Maps
Look for Open Street Maps based mapping apps in the Play Store. They use offline maps.
lardo5150 said:
My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).
Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.
The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.
Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?
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Get navfree usa. Its free. Download state maps. Offline route calculation. No crashes on note 10.1
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I would suggest Sygic.
Doesn't Google maps let you save maps for offline use?
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lardo5150 said:
My wife and are are headed to New Orleans this week (From STL).
Today, just for a test, I took out my note and tried the GPS. I was under the assumption that maps would load, and the GPS would give us location. I was wrong. It seems you have to do available offline in Google Maps.
The problem is, it only lets me capture a VERY small section of the map.
Are there other map applications that I could use with the GPS for this trip that are available offline?
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you can capture multiple small sections and they'll be under "my places". since i haven't tested it on a trip that crosses multiple sections i'm not sure how seamless it works across them.
First, I don't know if you noticed but the offline mode capture area can be adjusted. Use the two finger zoom method to zoom out to capture more in one shot. Your maximum capture area is limited to 86 MB. From my experience this allows a fairly large area. About 60 miles wide. Just remember while the maps will work you will need connectivity if you want navigation to work.
To get offline maps with navigation I definitely recommend Sygic and comes with a free trial period which will let you evaluate the app before purchasing the maps. For free options navfree is out there but I have no idea how good it is. Maybe others can comment on navigation experience with navfree.
relldroid said:
Doesn't Google maps let you save maps for offline use?
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It does . You download and keep certain areas you need. But I am not sure if you can use it with only gps on.
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Co pilot is a good maps source.
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I've never used a GPS, so take this for what it's worth, but I downloaded NavFree USA the other day. After that, I downloaded their New York map ('cause that's where I live). It took a while to download that, but afterward worked great. This may seem ignorant, but I didn't realize you could use GPS when not connected to WiFi. But the fact that I could use this as a GPS in my car, with no data connection, was a huge surprise to me.
Of course, you don't things like current traffic issues, but having never used a GPS at all, I was pretty pleased.
Awesome!
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Co pilot is a good maps source.
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justauser said:
Look for Open Street Maps based mapping apps in the Play Store. They use offline maps.
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OSMAnd is a good bet - you could test out with the free version, even though in theory I could build a fully working version from source, the $3-4 or so is worth auto-updating from the Market for an unrestricted version.
It does have offline routing, however I haven't really "stress tested" it for accuracy.
Try copilot. I've used it a lot and found it excellent!
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CO-PILOT rocks
I have been a co-pilot user for a few years its awesome . You cant go wrong . the whole us map download from there server takes about 30-40 minutes and is about 1.3 gb if i remember correctly. You can also d/load reginal maps. I think they update them quicker and more so then anyone else..
if you have a issue they will respond back to you often same day but always within 24 hours.. you get what you pay for with co- pilot very though out app with lots of features..
Good Luck ..
Copilot may be great but it is expensive.
donec said:
Copilot may be great but it is expensive.
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Not compared to Sygic.
donec said:
Copilot may be great but it is expensive.
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Hummm .. well that depends on how much gas and time you waste for getting lost without a accurate offline map.....
Giggles.
Hy Erica, you moved on from the A500 or just surfing the forums?
What I like with Copliot is you can install it on all your android devices, maps too. I have it on my Note 10.1, 2 Acer A501's, 2 SGS3's, and my 2 galaxy tabs as well as an old HTC HD 2( beast of a phone).
And I agree that copilot is awesome but here in Oz there aren't too many map updates...
We're the land that copilot forgot.....
I use navigation systems for a living. I flew for the USAF, and fly worldwide for a major airline now. In addition to that, I've used all types of GPS apps and dedicated GPS in many cities and places around the USA and around the world.
Co-Pilot isn't a bad app, but their maps are truly horrible in many areas. I would recommend Co-Pilot only if you are familiar with the area you'll be using it. I've tried it in many cities where the maps don't even have the major freeways correct. Epic Fail.
Sygic has a decent--not great--interface and excellent maps. Plus, they have maps for locations all around the globe. HOWEVER, their POI search is horribly flawed. If you're within 25 miles of what you're looking for, it works OK. If you're looking or something further away it can be next to impossible to find it. Sygic concentrates on form over function. Fail.
Unfortunately, I have yet to try an Android based GPS Nav app that I would recommend for use in an unfamiliar area. Even Google Maps has serious issues that render it less than optimal.
I would highly recommend getting one of Garmin's GPSs from last year, like the 3750. You can pick that up on Amazon for less than $150. Or Sears has the 3790 with lifetime map updates for less than $180. Easily pocketable and works great. Use Google maps at the hotel to decide what you want to see, use a dedicated GPS to get you there.
i can do both cant i . hehe
ultramag69 said:
Hy Erica, you moved on from the A500 or just surfing the forums?
What I like with Copliot is you can install it on all your android devices, maps too. I have it on my Note 10.1, 2 Acer A501's, 2 SGS3's, and my 2 galaxy tabs as well as an old HTC HD 2( beast of a phone).
And I agree that copilot is awesome but here in Oz there aren't too many map updates...
We're the land that copilot forgot.....
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Hi there.. Well i still have (kinda have) my a500. its a awesome device. I bought two nexus 7 tablets got it because it would fit in my purse. But ended up sending it back for a exchange because of lousy build issues. The replacement was worse. So i sent it back and waiting for a refund . Monday or tuesday im getting a NOTE 10.1 .. Bad experience with the nexus 7 i do not wanna try a 3 rd . i love my wacom intuos so thought this would fit me better.
Think i should buy. Well i have to get something my Spouse (better half so she says) tells me i do NOT get my acer back.. so im tablet less right now... boohoooooo
nice seeing ya over here.
Sorry if this is off topic .. but yes i USE Co-pilot in several devices as well. Also used to use there commercial version in work truck. Great company. as i said above...
Tom Tom is launching a new app this month with off line ability. This is the mapping software that I are in telenav
Hi,
My family all have iPhones and they want to be able to 'track' me on my Galaxy. How can I set this up ? I've heard about glimpse but that doesn't really sound like the thing i'm after, as far as I understand it sends a text or email asking if you want to share your location. Not handy if i'm driving.
I just want a simple app that doesn't use too much battery and lets my wife occasionally see where I am on her iphone.
When i read this title I thought this was a thread about how iPhones are better at tracking than Android lol.
As for your question, I'm not too familiar with any apps that would do this well. Apple isn't the type of software to play nicely with Android with something like that, unfortunately.
I am using Zenly for this purpose. Works great and does not suck to much of my battery.
Google maps will do this. The location sharing just got pushed to the iphone version recently as before it only worked on android.
log into your google account and it will track any active phones log into that same account. It will tell your gps data.
I dont know why your family would like to track you tho. but to each there own
Google Maps/Share location
My parents use the life360 app
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xile6 said:
......I dont know why your family would like to track you tho. but to each there own
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I often leave work late or work weird hours and don't always get a chance to let my wife know. She's a worrier so it's easier to let her see where I am on a map instead of stress about me being in an accident or whatever.
I use xfi locator pro. It tracks my wife's iphone and my kids androids. For her iPhone I just needed her apple log in info. For my kids I had to install an app for it to work. It works well. Better than sprints family locator. You can follow the phone you're tracking along a road as it updates every few seconds.
GeoZilla not bad...
Trackview is great.