Hi All - The title says it all.
I have been using google mobile maps with no issues on my HTC Touch Diamond (windows mobile 6.1). However around a week back, I suddenly started having problems with the india map. Basically the whole of indian subcontinent is missing in regular map view (only satellite view is visible).
"My location" feature works fine with and without gps, its just the
missing map issue for only the indian subcontinent. I tried re-installing
and resetting to no avail.
whats strange is - map view for all other places works fine - just
india and surrounding areas stopped working for some reason. Also as
the satellite view does not overlay map info (i.e. not hybrid) it is
pretty much useless.
Also I checked on an iphone and things work fine. So its just limited to windows mobile or maybe diamond.
is there some reason why only this part of the map is not visible?
As this was working earlier, I am not sure if this due to some google
maps being updated or something wrong with my phone.
I have made a similar post at google mobile map groups and got a few responses from other HTC diamond users. However maybe some other winmo (non-diamond) users here can confirm if they have the same issue.
http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-for-mobile/browse_thread/thread/42b824b67bfc148f#
Mods - I am not sure if this is in general something on all windows mobile phones using google mobile maps or just the htc diamond, hence posting in general section and not htc diamond section.
I saw a version of maps going around with multitouch zoom, but it is without search and directions.
Are there any other options for zooming in maps?
it was just a demo of multi touch, it wasnt the full gmaps app, google hasnt released the code for gmaps yet so no one can implement multi touch into it, however with the jf updates many devs can make there own map apps with multi touch (i believe), but so far there is no way to have the original map app and multi touch. what you saw wasnt what you are hoping for
(correct me if im wrong)
oh and no, there are currently no other methods for zooming in on the maps (yes, i know the current way sucks, im with you 100% in wanting a different way.)
I thought a new thread would be useful because the other satnav threads are interspersed with different software solutions and I know quite a few people are anxious to get a working satnav solution on their Diamond 2.
I've dumped Tomtom for various reasons that I won't go into here so now I am trying new solutions and Navigon seem to be a real contender. If you have been looking into Navigon you will no doubt have stumbled upon the Touch HD thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446487 with the 3 hacked files to make it work on the Diamond 2's wvga screen.
I am working on the premise that the hacked files do not impinge on Navigon's profits and I am happy to use them until Navigon make an official wvga version. I am using the 30 day try before you buy version and intend to buy the full version if I am happy with the software.
I downloaded the trial software from their UK site and chose the ~400MB UK only maps. The software version that I was served up was 7.3.1 build 137 and, as expected, did not work at all on my D2. I assumed that the trial download would be the latest available and another thread stated that the latest was 7.3.2 and that only one hacked file was needed. I tried that single file and the program would not start. I didn't know what version I had at that point because the app wouldn't start. Therefore, I copied the three hacked files into the relevant places in the navigon folder and, hey presto, it worked.
It didn't find the in-built gps receiver straight away and I can't remember exactly what I did but I mucked about with the gps settings and had it working in a minute or two. It obtained a satellite lock indoors within about 30 seconds. Very impressive so far!
I installed the "Navigon Fresh" software on my PC and it immediately updated itself to a more recent version. It found my Navigon installation on the D2 when I connected it in diskdrive mode via USB. I tried to search for a more uptodate software version but whatever I did Fresh stated that I had an "invalid device definition" and wouldn't do anything. So I continued with the version I had.
The settings and preferences seem a bit convoluted compared to tomtom navigator, they seem a bit spread around rather than being all in one place. I guess you can soon get used to that. gps updates are quick, I would say at least two screen updates per second and navigation is easy to follow when in the car. I can't find a zoom function in 3D mode and I find the default a bit too zoomed-out i.e. it shows your route for about a mile in front of you - I'd prefer just a few hundred yards.
The screen is a bit stretched but not sop much that it is noticeable, the speed signs are oval rather than round but the whole of the screen is used up and it is all quite readable. The road names are a bit too small to read when driving but the directions and speed readout etc are all just fine. The voice navigation is excellent! The directions are very clear and precise for instance the lady says something like "in three hundred metres take the second exit on the roundabout onto Manchester Road." She sounds really quite human and not robot-like at all. One thing I don't like though is that it sometimes tells you turn left for a right turn off a roundabout.
I don't know about the full version but the trial version MUST have a working internet connection to start up so that it can check its validity. Therefore, no network connection = no navigation. This could be a real problem. All in all, so far, I am quite impressed with it.
Sorry for the rambling post but I hope this will be useful for someone who is looking for a D2 satnav solution.
gadgetgaz said:
I don't know about the full version but the trial version MUST have a working internet connection to start up so that it can check its validity. Therefore, no network connection = no navigation.
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The full version doesn't need an internet connection to navigate, once it is activated.
I've been using Navigon for a week. Good alternative to TomTom. The only thing I don't like is that perspective on 3D view is too low (no point in having the car icon in the middle of the screen, instead of having it at the bottom)
gadgetgaz said:
It didn't find the in-built gps receiver straight away and I can't remember exactly what I did but I mucked about with the gps settings and had it working in a minute or two. It obtained a satellite lock indoors within about 30 seconds. Very impressive so far!
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It's normal, right after installation, the GPS is not found but your offered the choice of configuring it manually or use the GPS Assistant. Just start the assistant, click no, no and okay and the GPS is there ...
MN|7 landscape
If you like to use landscape mode, you have to set 5 registry keys.
See details here
hkr said:
If you like to use landscape mode, you have to set 5 registry keys.
See details here
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The best gps soft for Diamond 2
NDrive 3D Navigation 100 % compatible with Touch HD\diamond2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=492800
or Igo
Hi
I tried to install the 3 xml files for Navigon on the D2
It is working fine in portrait but in lanscape
I rotate the phone so manilla is in landscape and then I start navigon from the start menu
and navigon stay in portrtait so the screen is cut
Did someone know how to solve this ?
Thx
Stdu00
stdu said:
Hi
I tried to install the 3 xml files for Navigon on the D2
It is working fine in portrait but in lanscape
I rotate the phone so manilla is in landscape and then I start navigon from the start menu
and navigon stay in portrtait so the screen is cut
Did someone know how to solve this ?
Thx
Stdu00
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Can't help you on this one, sorry.
But I'm amazed by everyone getting Navigon to run. Would you mind explaining step by step how you did and also what verison you're running? I tried 7.3.1 and I see the splash screen and then the program shuts down. Feel free to PM me if that's easier.
Can someone explain how to install igo to work on TD2? I have ver. 8, which is a year old, and it doesn't work.
stdu said:
Hi
I tried to install the 3 xml files for Navigon on the D2
It is working fine in portrait but in lanscape
I rotate the phone so manilla is in landscape and then I start navigon from the start menu
and navigon stay in portrtait so the screen is cut
Did someone know how to solve this ?
Thx
Stdu00
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how do u rotate? using Reg edits? try changescreen to rotate, MN7 will work fine in Landscape mode.
or if u dont want to use any additional programs to rotate, try launching MN7 from FileExplorer, not from startmenu..
hkr said:
If you like to use landscape mode, you have to set 5 registry keys.
See details here
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Its much more easier to use g-Config than to add those pesky registry settings.
However. Navigon rotates now on my device but it does not rescale correct....
so it does rotate the screen but then its just a 480 * 800 rotates so i see only 480 * 480....
This is not really what i want i want it to be like TomTom. TomTom flawlessly rotates the screen for me....
( but tt has a sound and a gps lag problem !!!! )
Hello,
for well0549 :
"( but tt has a sound and a gps lag problem !!!! )"
Ok for the sound problem but its not a lag problem for tt7 on diamond 2 its the screen refresh because the screen its 3.2 vga so may be the driver is not supported in this rom.?
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MN|7 7.3.4 (buil 494) released
and supports now WVGA devices like Topaz and Blackstone ...
I've found only the Try & Buy Europe but I'm shure, others will follow ...
Downloadlink from Mobile2Day
Have also just downloaded and installed the try & buy version of Navigon 7. Only problem is that I can't see the maps on the screen. All installed to SD card. Downloaded the maps to go with it (Q2_2009 Europe) and placed them in the "Maps" folder in Navigon.
When I start the prog, get all the guff about it being a trial version and having 30 days to try it. It picks up 7 to 9 sat signals in no time at all and tells me exactly where I am. But the screen is totally white where a map should be.
Any idea where I am going wrong? This looks like being a great software packet and if I can get it going I will more than happily buy it.
[email protected] said:
Have also just downloaded and installed the try & buy version of Navigon 7. Only problem is that I can't see the maps on the screen. All installed to SD card. Downloaded the maps to go with it (Q2_2009 Europe) and placed them in the "Maps" folder in Navigon.
When I start the prog, get all the guff about it being a trial version and having 30 days to try it. It picks up 7 to 9 sat signals in no time at all and tells me exactly where I am. But the screen is totally white where a map should be.
Any idea where I am going wrong? This looks like being a great software packet and if I can get it going I will more than happily buy it.
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I think this can happen in case of missing MapDrawer.nfs file (or improper version). This file should be in the \map subdirectory.
OK..... don't seem to have that file. Without the map files themselves, that directory is empty.
Thanks nunein
[email protected] said:
OK..... don't seem to have that file. Without the map files themselves, that directory is empty.
Thanks nunein
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Beside of these files (and the map files) there should be 6 other files (*.nfs and *.psf) and the "Landmarks" directory incl. the file "Landmarks_EU.nfs".
So I guess something went wrong with the sw installation.
Once again, nunein, thanks very much for your help. Added the MapDrawer.nfs to the "Maps" directory and suddenly I can see the map. Used it this morning to get to work (I know the way really!!), and it was brilliant. Think I will have to splash out the 99€ for the activation.
Vielen vielen dank
Grüß aus Bielefeld
No problem at all, I'm happy that my hints were helpful in that case.
Hi i have managed to rotate my screen using reg edits and g-confic but i cant get proper landscape it only shows half the screen in landscape and half in portrait i am using the latest (i think ) 7 7.3.4 (build 494)
Hey guys, I was thinking of using the Footprints tab to take pictures of locations while hiking so I could easily get back to them. But when I'm in the footprints program, it always defaults to TeleNav or Google Maps for getting me back to my spot. This isn't very useful because usually in hiking there isn't reception. So TeleNav and Google maps aren't very helpful. All I need is the digital compass program and it would get me there easily. But it won't let me load from my footprints tab. Is there a .cab or something I could to get around this?
Thanks,
-Beaver_2
Was just playing with it... it seems if youre on a footprint, and you hit Menu, Digital Compass, it tries to load the GPS coord. of the footprint to show heading towards that footprint destination. Im indoors right now so I cant test to be sure, but it goes from no destination being set in the compass, to GPS Locating, so it seems to be working.
Any other really great implementations of the compass feature? It seems like support is minimal, other than Google Maps also using compass data...
Hmn, If I'm in the just the tab and click menu it gives me:
New
Edit
Delete
Settings
If I click on the footprint and then click menu I get:
Edit
Show on Map (Google Maps)
Export
Delete
I don't have a digital compass option. What ROM are you using?
I`m using T Mobile UK ROM 1.43 and it works for me if I tap on the photo of the footprint (pre-loaded Big Ben) I get Edit, Digital Compass, Export, Delete
the artemis ROM does this already ...
hello to all
i want to know if is possible to install on this tablet programs for navigation, like IGo, Navigon, Sygic ... or if exist for this device , now i use Google Navigation but i want something else.
Yes it's possible. I have CoPilot
thx for the quick reply but i want more details pls, what version? where can i find it? and if exist another programs if u know. thx
I have tried a couple. Sygic & Copilot premium.
Loved the look of Copilot. typing addresses was a nightmare though and speed camera locations were a bit hit & miss.
Sygic was great, I swapped to copilot after having gps issues. My location couldn't be found. I even restarted my TF. I found that having 3d buildings on made it run a little behind, but only a little.
I have now gone back to Sygic after the problems with typing on copilot.
Both have great potential though.
Seg
deejayviral said:
thx for the quick reply but i want more details pls, what version? where can i find it? and if exist another programs if u know. thx
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You can browse the Android Market to see what is available.
https://market.android.com/search?q=navigation&c=apps
Use OsmAnd: Free and offline.
It has panning, routing, Wikipedia articles (although just in their paid or in their nightly build - free - version), multiple layers (online -> Google images, Bing maps ... and offline -> Saved vector OSM data) and a great Android integration.
It isn't adapted to Android 3+ (so hasn't got the actionbar), but it scales very well. You only see that little menu button in the bottom bar.
Btw, did I mention it's FREE (as in beer and speech, both the app and the data)
The Free data is very well developed in Germany, and almost all western countries are well developed (all streets are on the map, so good enough for navigation, but maybe no housenumber search). As the data is free, you can add all missing details yourself: http://osm.org
http://osmand.net/
I use Sygic in the US and it's fantastic. Well worth whatever it costs.
Waze maybe?