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[APP] Radar Now

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
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
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
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple

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
Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint
oh and duck Apple

Telenav apk

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.

motenak said:
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??)
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[Q] Sat Nav

Hello everyone.
Just a quick question.
What Sat Nav program do u guys thing is the best for Android?? The Google one that comes with it seems pretty crap, and i had just got used to the Nokia / Ovi Maps one i had on my old phone. Could anyone give me some advice on the ebst one to use as it is something i do use a lot.
Many thanx.
3Sixty.

the google one is excellent although it doesn't have offline maps.
Most reviews including the gadget show and magazines rated it top. that said you can use copilot ive used it a few times, does what t says on the tin and the junction picture is pretty useful.
But seriously never been let down by google maps, even got to the lakes using it through the mountains

I`m using IGO 8 and i really like it. quick gps fix and nice looks.
Tried navigon and it didnt quite do it for me. Tomtom really needs to get their android game on.

Let me put it this way, I bought co-pilot thinking that there was no way google could be better than an official sat nav app.
I use google !

Mapdroyd works well. It lets you download maps for offline use, so you won't use data.
Sent from my R800a

Google's own navigation software is excellent, no need to bother with anything else.

Relying on a Satnav that uses data when travelling though patchy reception areas is a bad idea.
Get co-pilot, it is worth it.

Sygic is good too, i have both copilot and sygic, and use sygic more
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Adam3Sixty said:
Hello everyone.
Just a quick question.
What Sat Nav program do u guys thing is the best for Android?? The Google one that comes with it seems pretty crap, and i had just got used to the Nokia / Ovi Maps one i had on my old phone. Could anyone give me some advice on the ebst one to use as it is something i do use a lot.
Many thanx.
3Sixty.
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u kidding right? google navigation is the best!

mamallica said:
u kidding right? google navigation is the best!
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Well, when i wrote this i WASN NOT kidding, i was finding Google Maps and Navigation REALLY hard to get on with, it wouldnt connect and i would be sitting there for ages waiting for it to do ANYTHING, in the end i gave up and just did my best to follow street view, lol.
But no, it has been updated, and is a lot better than it was, it doesnt like connecting when i am already moving, and for my job, i gotta be moving all the time from place to place, so i need to be able to start the app, tap in a new destination and GO straight away, which Google doesnt seem to like doing.

will be picking up either a focus s or titan in about an hour, question though

i'm jumping ship on android after many years and trading my atrix 2 in for one of the 2 for-mentioned. i'm leaning more towards the focus s since i do not like screen protectors and the focus s has GG.
however, my concern is the navigation. i know there's good navi apps on the market, but, they are $50! lol, and still don't look as good as google navigation.
does anyone know what MS has as far as features planned for tango or apollo? will bing maps ever be updated to more friendly navigation set?
also, google talk, how well does it work on wp7? gtalk is very important since it's the only way i communicate with my wife and friends (well, as far as chat/text goes, lol).

svtfmook said:
i'm jumping ship on android after many years and trading my atrix 2 in for one of the 2 for-mentioned. i'm leaning more towards the focus s since i do not like screen protectors and the focus s has GG.
however, my concern is the navigation. i know there's good navi apps on the market, but, they are $50! lol, and still don't look as good as google navigation.
does anyone know what MS has as far as features planned for tango or apollo? will bing maps ever be updated to more friendly navigation set?
also, google talk, how well does it work on wp7? gtalk is very important since it's the only way i communicate with my wife and friends (well, as far as chat/text goes, lol).
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there is a five dollar turn by turn app that is actually quite good!
Just fyi

Also bing works for free, and will indicate when you make a wrong turn + say the direction if you tap the screen.
I bought navigon. I would have to say it's way better then google.
Turn by turn however is good. The online version is low cost but the offline version is 33.00 which at that amount you might as well by navigon and get 3d offline.

svtfmook said:
i'm jumping ship on android after many years and trading my atrix 2 in for one of the 2 for-mentioned. i'm leaning more towards the focus s since i do not like screen protectors and the focus s has GG.
however, my concern is the navigation. i know there's good navi apps on the market, but, they are $50! lol, and still don't look as good as google navigation.
does anyone know what MS has as far as features planned for tango or apollo? will bing maps ever be updated to more friendly navigation set?
also, google talk, how well does it work on wp7? gtalk is very important since it's the only way i communicate with my wife and friends (well, as far as chat/text goes, lol).
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can't comment on the change down to wp7, but man that's a sweet park pic in your sig !

ohgood said:
can't comment on the change down to wp7, but man that's a sweet park pic in your sig !
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Dude, almost every post you've made in at least a week have been on the WP7 forums trying to criticize or talk down about the phone or to people asking questions about the phone. Yeah, you like Android. We get it. Why do you feel the need to come to another phone OS forum and sit around talking bad about it?

dallas4u said:
Dude, almost every post you've made in at least a week have been on the WP7 forums trying to criticize or talk down about the phone or to people asking questions about the phone. Yeah, you like Android. We get it. Why do you feel the need to come to another phone OS forum and sit around talking bad about it?
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Freud would definitely have a lot to say about the fact he hates it but spends all day here lol

Sorry you took it the wrong way... just wanted to know about the pic.
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Nokia drive is floating around here which works ok. Google maps works.but you have to click for it to talk to you. It will update your location and stuff and your directions on screen but just will not talk unless you click it. very weird but overall it works ok and has traffic and such. I can't imagine they leave it that way forever.

svtfmook said:
also, google talk, how well does it work on wp7? gtalk is very important since it's the only way i communicate with my wife and friends (well, as far as chat/text goes, lol).
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There is no native Google Talk client available for Windows Phone 7, but you do have options like IM+. IM+ actually works rather well and supports multiple IM services, even if it doesn't look as Metro as most apps do.

Iphone > Android phone tracking

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.