Hello everyone!
Ever since my Hero (now on an Evo 4G), I have noticed that the Google Maps on Android (running 4.2.0) is missing a feature the iPhone version has: rotate the map based on the compass heading. On the iPhone there is a little button (similar to the "My Location" button if you enable it from the Labs menu) that enables this feature.
Anyone know if we'll ever see that for our Android versions? Would be quite useful (albeit the compass arrow is still okay).
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A weather application that uses your built-in GPS to pull radar images from 3rd party weather services.
Features:
- Gets weather radar for current GPS location or using cell towers
(to get location using cell towers uncheck "Use GPS" in Settings)
- Ability to manually enter location
- Click anywhere on the map to move to that location
- Different zoom levels
- Animated radar/satellite loop
Requirements:Microsoft .NET CF 3.5
Thanks
Use this app a lot so I updated my version!
Hi,
thank your for this great app, works fine in germany.
with friendly greet
starbase64
Would anyone know why after using this app successfully for the past 2 weeks on my rhodium htc tp2 phone, that all of the sudden now I'm getting a WebException error?
EDIT: I found the answer in another thread. Apparently the weather site is down and they're working to resolve the problem. I guess I'll have to wait for it to come back up.
I'm currently using CM 10.0 nightly 2013-09-01 but I think this is true with all the custom ROMs. In most applications such as Google maps when you rotate your device the compass rotates in the wrong direction. A few applications work such as Field Compass. Here's a slightly longer list of working/non working apps by rasafrasit
If the compass can't be fixed for all applications here's my limited ideas for work arounds.
One cumbersome work around is to switch back and forth from Field Compass to the non-working app.
Another idea would be to find a working application that allows for a 1x1 widget and then use Overlays to keep the widget open with your other app. Anyone know of a Blaze suitable compass app that has a 1x1 widget?
Another idea would look like Statusbar compass. It's a good idea but suffers from the usual Blaze compass defect. Anyone know of another status bar compass the points in the right direction?
Lastly another cumbersome solution is to use Destination Compass. It won't work if your flying in a jet but if you're walking you can make your destiation directly north of you on the artic cirlce and you'll gain a pointer on your status bar that points north.
For those of you interested in a working compass on custom ROMs I've posted the issue in the development thread asking if there's anything we can do to make the job of fixing the compass easier. If you've got ideas for an actual fix (not a work around) please post them there.
Mike.
I know there are several apps available for measuring distances on a map - but this one actually looks good
It uses the Google Maps API v2 with all the cool features like 3D models etc. from the official Google Maps app. Additionally, Maps Measure also takes advantage of the new KitKat "translucent system decor" feature (transparent status & navigation bar).
You can access the "drawer menu tab" (see screenshots) by swiping from the left like in Google Maps or by clicking on the text in the top center of the screen. On tablets, the bar is always visible in landscape mode.
Otherwise, using the app is as easy as it can be: just tab on the Map to add a point, tab again to add a second and the app will tell you the air-line distance between those too. Add a third and the map can measure the area (if you chose so from the menu).
Hidden feature: Longpress on the trash icon to delete all points
Oh, and it's open source, like all apps requesting the INTERNET permission should be...
Play Store link
XDA:DevDB Information
Maps Measure, App for the Apps & Games
Contributors
j4velin
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2014-11-06
Last Updated 2014-11-06
j4velin said:
I know there are several apps available for measuring distances on a map - but this one actually looks good
It uses the Google Maps API v2 with all the cool features like 3D models etc. from the official Google Maps app. Additionally, Maps Measure also takes advantage of the new KitKat "translucent system decor" feature (transparent status & navigation bar).
You can access the "drawer menu tab" (see screenshots) by swiping from the left like in Google Maps or by clicking on the text in the top center of the screen. On tablets, the bar is always visible in landscape mode.
Otherwise, using the app is as easy as it can be: just tab on the Map to add a point, tab again to add a second and the app will tell you the air-line distance between those too. Add a third and the map can measure the area (if you chose so from the menu).
Hidden feature: Longpress on the trash icon to delete all points
Oh, and it's open source, like all apps requesting the INTERNET permission should be...
Play Store link
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Good one j4velin.
Used Delayed Lock for a long time. Glad to see you're still working on new projects.
Hi all,
i'm totally new to EMUI - First device is the Honor 8 now - before more or less proud owner of a HTC Deside, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus4/5, LG G5 - Compared to the device history i have i am pretty impressed with the Performance - Battery Life and overall "add on" functionality when it comes to app controll and so on. Nonethenless i have one question i was not able to "solve" here for the moment. As far as i can see the "Banner" is used for the headsup notification from "stock android" - As these are themed i have some "strange" appearing things like the google maps navigation when it comes to turn by turn instructions (the green headsup/banner notifications when a turn is ahead) - simply is cut off somehow.
i think this is maybe a general problem to emui theming and cannot be solved except finding a theme that goes well with my needs? any advice for google maps? ^^
cheerz!
marcO
dh3lix said:
Hi all,
i'm totally new to EMUI - First device is the Honor 8 now - before more or less proud owner of a HTC Deside, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus4/5, LG G5 - Compared to the device history i have i am pretty impressed with the Performance - Battery Life and overall "add on" functionality when it comes to app controll and so on. Nonethenless i have one question i was not able to "solve" here for the moment. As far as i can see the "Banner" is used for the headsup notification from "stock android" - As these are themed i have some "strange" appearing things like the google maps navigation when it comes to turn by turn instructions (the green headsup/banner notifications when a turn is ahead) - simply is cut off somehow.
i think this is maybe a general problem to emui theming and cannot be solved except finding a theme that goes well with my needs? any advice for google maps? ^^
cheerz!
marcO
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Yes I have the same issue... guess we will have to wait until EMUI gets an update that fixes that problem
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