3D maps - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How do I enable the 3D city view in maps? I remember seeing it in all the promo videos but I cant figure out how to enable it.

Not every city has 3d maps yet. A simple test would be to look at NYC. Make sure all layers are disabled, you're not going to see 3d buildings with satellite layering..
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oh, DISABLE layers...I was in NYC yesterday going "Which friggen layer is this..."

3D maps also only kick in in high magnification. I was wondering the same for a while but I love playing with tech stuff so eventually I figured that out :-D
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Initial thoughts on my Optimus 3D

My Optimus 3D arrived today after ordering online yesterday on pdashop.be
It's a lot faster than my LG Optimus 2x and the software is a lot better than stock on my Optimus 2x everything so far runs smoothly.
Loving the 3D video and pictures, really amazing depth!
I tested a few SBS 3D MKV and they all runs just fine first time you need to select that they are 3D but after that you can just click and start, also tested a few MKV series with .srt subtitle files and they worked just great!
Tested a few emulators like snesoid and n64oid (this one runs very slooow on a HTC EVO 3D) they run super smooth!
Installed launcherpro because I use it on all my phones, and that runs great and I still can use all the LG widgets!
In bright sunlight the screen is still very readable, the viewing angle is also very good, EVO3D viewing angles seem to be not that great.
Tonight will connect it to my TV and projector to do a few tests.
Also will try to run some SDK samples I compiled at home.
Very Happy with this phone!
Updates:
Tried Samurai II Nvidia only game with Chainfire 3D and Nvidia plugin and it works smoother than on my Real Nvidia phone
Multi touch test: 10 finger input works great!
Tested on 3D tv and it looks very nice indeed, All my mkv normal and 3d worked great, only things that did not show on the 3D tv were the included files like B-Boy Beats and Coral Dreams but they all show a Green unlocked symbol?
My compiled 3D SDK sample also ran great and a lot faster than on the emulator
i'm happy too
so are you a dev?
Renegade_Rulez said:
My Optimus 3D arrived today after ordering online yesterday on pdashop.be
It's a lot faster than my LG Optimus 2x and the software is a lot better than stock on my Optimus 2x everything so far runs smoothly.
Loving the 3D video and pictures, really amazing depth!
I tested a few SBS 3D MKV and they all runs just fine first time you need to select that they are 3D but after that you can just click and start, also tested a few MKV series with .srt subtitle files and they worked just great!
Tested a few emulators like snesoid and n64oid (this one runs very slooow on a HTC EVO 3D) they run super smooth!
Installed launcherpro because I use it on all my phones, and that runs great and I still can use all the LG widgets!
In bright sunlight the screen is still very readable, the viewing angle is also very good, EVO3D viewing angles seem to be not that great.
Tonight will connect it to my TV and projector to do a few tests.
Also will try to run some SDK samples I compiled at home.
Very Happy with this phone!
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Great news , thank u , that help me a lot
nic85 said:
i'm happy too
so are you a dev?
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I am not really an android dev but I made small games before. I am planning to make a 3D game for my phone
Am finding it a tad laggy at times tbh just returned the previous one I had under a different contract and found another cheaper which came today.
I am finding its like it stops at times and its like it catches up and a few times have had a force close situation, anyone else finding this and are you all still using the stock launcher or a different one.
Jabbypants said:
Am finding it a tad laggy at times tbh just returned the previous one I had under a different contract and found another cheaper which came today.
I am finding its like it stops at times and its like it catches up and a few times have had a force close situation, anyone else finding this and are you all still using the stock launcher or a different one.
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Did not have any slow downs or force closes so far using launcherpro, which software version do you use?
I am using LGP920-V10b-JUN-16-2011
Renegade_Rulez said:
Did not have any slow downs or force closes so far using launcherpro, which software version do you use?
I am using LGP920-V10b-JUN-16-2011
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I just switched to launcher pro and all seems fine now, also used bloatfreezer after root to hide the lg home launcher.
I'm well happy with mine. Yes the battery is going to be an issue but see my post about extra ones and a stand alone charger.
I've had some great fun in the local Costa coffee house demonstrating this phone. Here's what happens...
I said to the staff (I know them quiet well) "I'd like to show you my new phone, but if I do you will be so impressed you will simply have to get one". They reply, "what sort is it?". "It's an LG" I said. At this point THEY ALL turn up their noses and inform me they have iPhones
Eventually curiosity gets the better of them. "Go on then, show us this new phone".
I select the 3D gallery and start playing the sample video of the dancing guys.
Stunned silence, followed by wide eyed expressions and excited shouts of "it's 3D!". At this point I remind them "and NO silly glasses". They are BLOWN AWAY!
Customers nearby want to see what all the fuss is about.......same result, BLOWN AWAY!
They ALL want one, they are ALL wondering how much it cost, where can they get one, how can they escape from new contracts and get this WONDER PHONE
My reply to "how much" upsets them big time.
Guys, we got a ground breaking phone here, no question!
Pete
mad_sunday said:
I'm well happy with mine. Yes the battery is going to be an issue but see my post about extra ones and a stand alone charger.
I've had some great fun in the local Costa coffee house demonstrating this phone. Here's what happens...
I said to the staff (I know them quiet well) "I'd like to show you my new phone, but if I do you will be so impressed you will simply have to get one". They reply, "what sort is it?". "It's an LG" I said. At this point THEY ALL turn up their noses and inform me they have iPhones
Eventually curiosity gets the better of them. "Go on then, show us this new phone".
I select the 3D gallery and start playing the sample video of the dancing guys.
Stunned silence, followed by wide eyed expressions and excited shouts of "it's 3D!". At this point I remind them "and NO silly glasses". They are BLOWN AWAY!
Customers nearby want to see what all the fuss is about.......same result, BLOWN AWAY!
They ALL want one, they are ALL wondering how much it cost, where can they get one, how can they escape from new contracts and get this WONDER PHONE
My reply to "how much" upsets them big time.
Guys, we got a ground breaking phone here, no question!
Pete
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Fantastic story I bet you had smug mode well and truly then lol.
Hehe, i've been using the preloaded Kelly Slater Video for showing off. The barracuda floating in front of the screen is sick. I seriously caught one of my colleagues secretly ordering himself an O3D.
I really didn't expect that phone to have such an impact, but everyone (apples, nokias etc) was honestly impressed by it, not just by the 3D. Screen and build quality were appreciated as well.
I accidently deleted all the preloaded videos can someone upload them please
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Fantastic story I bet you had smug mode well and truly then lol.
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You have no idea ;-) lol
Pete
ik911 said:
I accidently deleted all the preloaded videos can someone upload them please
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Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c
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Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c
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Thank you
is it all of them?
ik911 said:
Thank you
is it all of them?
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Yeah that's the ones that came on the phone it has
Ballet Gissele 3D by Mariinsky Theater
B-Boy Beats
Coral Dreams
Fashion Defillee
Legend of the Flight(HD720p)
LGE 3D TV Infinia
Outback(HD720p)
Pinocchio1
Seedlight
Ultimate Wave in Tahiti 3D(HD720p)
Jabbypants said:
Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c
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Eset AV blocked me from downloading the file,says suspicious site,can someone please upload to either megaupload,filesonic or fileserve...thanks
Jabbypants said:
Yeah that's the ones that came on the phone it has
Ballet Gissele 3D by Mariinsky Theater
B-Boy Beats
Coral Dreams
Fashion Defillee
Legend of the Flight(HD720p)
LGE 3D TV Infinia
Outback(HD720p)
Pinocchio1
Seedlight
Ultimate Wave in Tahiti 3D(HD720p)
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Excellent thank you
bolinao said:
Eset AV blocked me from downloading the file,says suspicious site,can someone please upload to either megaupload,filesonic or fileserve...thanks
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Sorry never noticed you asked for them here is the link for them through Filesonic.
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1387145874/video_clip.rar
I have also uploaded some Panasonic ones I found and converted them to 800x480 resolution to keep file size down.
I have uploaded them in smaller packs as they come in around 700meg for the lot.
Pack 1
http://www.fileserve.com/file/PzrbEB6
Panasonic.Open.Golf( No need to explain this one)
Rurutu.Beautiful.Life(Under water one on coral, fish swimming and sharks)
Tokyo.Collection(A Fashion show)
Pack 2
http://www.fileserve.com/file/a9QbDSb
Design.For.Passion( this is panning around different super cars looks good)
Get.Ready.For.London( this is to do with the Olympics coming to London)
Panasonic.IFA.Show( this is a woman dancing around looks good)
Pack 3
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FxvPJ9h
Avatar( not a trailer but showing different parts of the film and they look sweet.
Dance.Or.We.Are.Lost. Another dancing a chap and a woman another one that looks decent.
Jabbypants said:
Sorry never noticed you asked for them here is the link for them through Filesonic.
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1387145874/video_clip.rar
I have also uploaded some Panasonic ones I found and converted them to 800x480 resolution to keep file size down.
I have uploaded them in smaller packs as they come in around 700meg for the lot.
Pack 1
http://www.fileserve.com/file/PzrbEB6
Panasonic.Open.Golf( No need to explain this one)
Rurutu.Beautiful.Life(Under water one on coral, fish swimming and sharks)
Tokyo.Collection(A Fashion show)
Pack 2
http://www.fileserve.com/file/a9QbDSb
Design.For.Passion( this is panning around different super cars looks good)
Get.Ready.For.London( this is to do with the Olympics coming to London)
Panasonic.IFA.Show( this is a woman dancing around looks good)
Pack 3
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FxvPJ9h
Avatar( not a trailer but showing different parts of the film and they look sweet.
Dance.Or.We.Are.Lost. Another dancing a chap and a woman another one that looks decent.
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Great thanks for that.
Yaay, I got mine today and I'm so happy All my friends are so jealous. The build quality and the screen is amazing, and btw i tried youtube 3d and i found some kind of penthouse 3d commercial with hot chicks, that was awesome!

Field runners available on the market.... kinda sorta...

Here's the web link
In the Android Market
the problem is.. my phone can't see it.. and the market says it's not available in my country...
HOWEVER
today it's free on the amazon market
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AKPLYK?ie=UTF8&ref=mas_faad
what gives? anyone else having the regular market issue?
i'm happy to play free until i can pay for it.. hopefully soon.
It's just like Robo Defense.
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it is and it isn't. FR was THE tower defense game when it originally came out on the iOS platform YEARS ago.. some of us to played it then will be glad to have it on android. I think it has a bit more UI polish that robo defense (which itself is a great game) and robo defense has a leg up with more features (points to buy upgrades increases replayability) but the combo of eye candy + simplicity is a potent mix. I think they're both great.
So here's a question, is anyone else having issues installing it? It DLed fine and I have several other apps from the Amazon app store on my phone, all w/o issue. And just to verify, I did use a wifi connection (which wouldn't be an issue anyway, because that's only required to DL.)

Madden 12

How come this isn't supported on our xperia plays?
The market tells me that it is unsupported on my device and when I tried an APK out of curiosity, it tells me that it is not supported on my device.
is everyone else having the same problem, or found a workaround?
Everyone is too busy waiting for fifa 12
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haha, rather play an NHL game than either, but Madden lessens the need for hockey a little. just thought a big EA release like that should be supported
Jasper_Ward said:
haha, rather play an NHL game than either, but Madden lessens the need for hockey a little. just thought a big EA release like that should be supported
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I think it may be part of the deal sony did with EA for the fifa exclusive. Maybe support for madden will come when fifa goes to all the devices.
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in the US, Verizon has an exclusive for the Madden franchise on their android devices. Verizon R800X's came preloaded with Madden 11, Im sure you could find that around here somewhere.
my Canadian rogers r800a came stock with madden 11 also. Too bad about 12 I've been waiting weeks for it but apparently only available through us carriers atm
I bought Madden 12 last night, but when it gets to downloading the 300meg of data it then tells me I'm in the wrong country...
Now when I open the Market and go to My Apps its not there, even though its in my app drawer? I assume they've now set it to US only. How can I get my refund though? Alternatively how can i get my 300 meg?
**EDIT** Oops, got here via search and didn't notice I was in an Xperia forum. Sorry.
AndroHero said:
Everyone is too busy waiting for fifa 12
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Oh man I can't wait till FIFA 12 comes out!
well I was able to play madden 12 on a friends device today. I have to say this is the ABSOLUTE WORST app I have ever seen. Here is a list of the pro's and con's
Pro:
pretty nice graphics
After playing this piece of crap I have a new found love for madden 11
Cons:
You can't run the ball at all. EVERY run play results in negative yards.
the game responds to screen taps maybe 50% of the time and that is a generous estimate. this is really bad because in order to pass you have to tap on the receiver down field. Every game I played I was sacked at least 12 times because my QB couldn't get rid of the ball.
The "new and improved animations" are totally ridiculous and completely unrealistic. If you tackle an opponent from behind he flies backwards. That's right backwards?!
on screen controls are way too small
If you call a timeout and select a play your players proceed to the line of scrimmage then you are brought back to the play selection screen as if you hadn't selected a play at all yet.
Speaking of play selection, when you are in the middle of choosing a play sometimes the game kicks you back to the start of the process and you have to select your formation and play again. sometimes this would happen 2-3 times per down. Now I can see why there is no play clock in the game.
If you try to do ANYTHING on a pass defense it almost always results in a pass interference call. I had to just let the cpu handle defense on passing downs.
I am so glad that they didn't release it on the Play because I probably would have wasted $8 on this piece of useless eye candy. Any if anyone thinks I am being a little dramatic on my evaluations, just have a look on the market for the user reviews. I remember the days when I loved EA games. Now they are just a total joke. I believe it is called madden not because of John Madden but because that is all that playing it does...MADDENS you with frustration and the 12 part is prob. refering to how many times you have to touch the screen before it responds.
In one word... PATHETIC!!!
Hmm. Doesn't sound good.
I got it all downloaded, but when I run it I have sound but a black screen? I see one button and I can manage to select exit by prodding round on the screen...
Any ideas the best way to go after a refund?

Best Android GPS app?

Hi,
We're going away for holidays in America soon and realised we're going to need a GPS app to navigate us around. I was just wondering if XDA had good suggestions for a GPS app? It needs to have complete offline navigation as we plan to put the app on our tablet and phones and also be free if possible.
Thanks.
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I don't think there are any free GPS apps for off-line usage. You can cache Google Maps but for your situation that probably isn't going to work.
I have used Sygic & you can buy the US maps for $40. Its not a bad GPS app but it is certainly no replacement for TomTom. You can purchase it on the Play Store.
I use CoPilot Live USA (the version I had was on sale for $5 USD when I got it.
Now it seems to be about $18
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mFsay5jb3BpbG90Lm5hbWFya2V0LnByZW1pdW11c2EiXQ..
I also see this but not sure how well it work but it's free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDMsImNvbS5hbGsuY29waWxvdC5tYXB2aWV3ZXIiXQ..
I use CoPilot GPS, the free one. It is not bad, not great. I am not sure that there is one that will do spoken turn-by-turn or the cool heads up for ramps and interstate splits. I wish I could download something like my Roadmate for 40 or 50 bux.
CoPilot
I use the paid version. It definitely has spoken turn-by-turn instructions, spoken street names, and major intersection lane guidance.
It is large with full North America maps, a little over 1GB, but it is very thorough.
The newer GPS CoPilot, released in the last few months so far as I know, is smoother than CoPilot Live for me.
Google Maps and Navigation are also surprisingly good, but require a good phone signal. This is mainly useful for local lookups, for me.
Please be aware that all GPS maps will have some old road routing and accuracy gaps.
Welcome, and have a good visit.

Really? No Google Maps sync?

I tried Here Maps, but not a big fan. I love my Google Now giving me my map notifications and distances. Is there no way to get the Gear S2 talking with Maps? Shame, was really liking this watch but this would be a deal breaker for me
well, now only have here maps, ots a great option, i think in the future, we will have google maps..
yeah thought so too. today first time navigating in the car without watch support. hopefully this will come in the futue
There's an app called "Gear Navigator Companion" in the store that draws on google maps data, working with a companion app on the phone. In my experience, though, it has some of the same flaws and limits as HERE maps. In other words, it needs some work, but with improvements could maybe offer what people want.
I think there are some steps in the right direction. I don't have confidence that Google will support Tizen. This watch really had the chance to destroy the competition but lacks the fundamentals that make Android great and on your wrist.
Sucks because I have the silver with black straps and it looks gorgeous.
Well. This will be the make or break feature for me. If there is no support I will have to return it
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Do you really prefer google maps over HERE? No offline navigation, less accurate maps... So why?
KubixRevan said:
Do you really prefer google maps over HERE? No offline navigation, less accurate maps... So why?
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Google maps does offer offline navigation if I'm not mistaken. Regardless, I don't need offline navigation. Very, very accurate for me. I'm not sure how this will affect HERE maps but it now belongs to car manufacturers in Germany. Do you think they'd continue to support it on mobile devices?
I've used a lot of different maps, Google maps is by far the best one (in my opinion).
You can have yours and think here is better, I just disagree.
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