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[Q] Google Maps 5.0 for Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Hi Guys,
I have updated my X10 Mini Pro with Google Maps 5.0, it updated fine without any errors whatsoever... but the problem is the Compass Mode button that you can tap above doesn't show. there's no bar above the map (see attachment).
I dont really care about the 3D thing, I just need the Compass Mode feature so the map would automatically rotate and follow the orientation im facing based on the built in compass.
Anyone knows the solution?
thanks!!

GMM5.0 runs in 2D/raster mode on most devices. Try this version to enable 3D/vector mode: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9868137#post9868137

Brut.all said:
GMM5.0 runs in 2D/raster mode on most devices. Try this version to enable 3D/vector mode: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9868137#post9868137
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Wow thanks man! Ill be trying this one out later. I have a few questions:
1) I don't need my phone to be rooted, right?
2) Im thinking of uninstalling the GMM 5.0 update that I have to bring it back to the stock GMM first, before I install your version of GMM, is that good?
3) Your version is also uninstallable without taking out the stock GMM, right? (just in case it doesn't work on my X10 Mini Pro)
Thanks!

If you don't have a root and original GMM is a system app (it was installed by default), then unfortunately you won't be able to install above file, sorry.

Brut.all said:
If you don't have a root and original GMM is a system app (it was installed by default), then unfortunately you won't be able to install above file, sorry.
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aw too bad. thanks for the help though!

Brut.all said:
If you don't have a root and original GMM is a system app (it was installed by default), then unfortunately you won't be able to install above file, sorry.
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on second thought, if i root my phone and use titanium backup to uninstall the GMM systam app, would that allow me to install your modified GMM 5.0?

mbolinao said:
on second thought, if i root my phone and use titanium backup to uninstall the GMM systam app, would that allow me to install your modified GMM 5.0?
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Yes, if you uninstall original GMM, then you should be able to install above modded GMM. And you should not have any problem with uninstalling it later. People sometimes has problems, cause they install modded GMM as system app - they copy it to /system/app instead of installing it like any other app.

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Yes, if you uninstall original GMM, then you should be able to install above modded GMM. And you should not have any problem with uninstalling it later. People sometimes has problems, cause they install modded GMM as system app - they copy it to /system/app instead of installing it like any other app.
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thanks! ill try it

how were you able to update the google maps app?
i can't find it in the market. and it doesn't show up in the "my downloads/apps"

Brut.all said:
Yes, if you uninstall original GMM, then you should be able to install above modded GMM. And you should not have any problem with uninstalling it later. People sometimes has problems, cause they install modded GMM as system app - they copy it to /system/app instead of installing it like any other app.
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had the same issue. Tried your solution Brut.
Installed flawlessly. But compass mode still not available!! Is there anyone that got this to work successfully on x10 mini pro?

[APP] Google Maps 5.XX (free) with WORLD Navigation activated

I am not sure whether this has been posted in the N1 apps forum before.
I just stumbled upon this in the desire forum. Basically this is a modded GMAPS apk which has World Wide navigation enabled. This helps for people like me who stay in countries (India) where official GMAPS navigation is not enabled.
Attached is the APK file.
Also the newest version can be found at the below site.
http://translate.google.co.in/trans...t+mod&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns
EDIT:
Steps to install thanks to mynameisjon
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup in case anything goes wrong (you might wanna nandroid instead, but I find this works fine.
2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall.
3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall (may be unnecessary, but I found it worked, so you can let me know if it doesn't need to be done).
4. Install this apk(it's a resigned version that's linked to the market, so you can get updates*.
5. Go to market, and reinstall street view.
*If you updated from market, Navigation will be deactivated according to Google's restrictions again, so I recommend unchecking auto-update.
EDIT: 05/12/2011
A new version is available... --> http://translate.google.co.in/trans...t+mod&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns

5.2.1 is on the above link too (latest version as per the market)
direct link: http://www.mediafire.com/?b83cel02g8gr6hr

Code:
I am trying to install 5.2.1 & will report with results in a few moments
It works as stated

It says "application not installed"

Yeah. 1 thing i forgot to mention is that you would have to uninstall existing Maps application if any. Otherwise the installation would fail.

it works. thanks

I've removed the original Google Maps 5.2.1 from Google, But it still won't install!!
What happend?

This worked for me:
Uninstall original maps with titanium backup, then copy maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk to /system/app with root explorer or similar. do not install

flamechamp said:
I've removed the original Google Maps 5.2.1 from Google, But it still won't install!!
What happend?
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I uninstalled Places, Street View, My Tracks and all that before uninstalling Maps. Then it worked. Also the resign copy only worked for me

Thanks.... removed old using TB and install new one, able to use it.. thanks very much...

frankey81 said:
This worked for me:
Uninstall original maps with titanium backup, then copy maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk to /system/app with root explorer or similar. do not install
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do you have to renamed it map 5.2.1.zip (without the ownhere) or the full name with the ownhere?

Install instructions w/o Root explorer
Was wondering if TS can update the OP with the following instructions.
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup in case anything goes wrong (you might wanna nandroid instead, but I find this works fine.
2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall.
3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall (may be unnecessary, but I found it worked, so you can let me know if it doesn't need to be done).
4. Install this apk (it's a resigned version that's linked to the market, so you can get updates*.
5. Go to market, and reinstall street view.
*If you updated from market, Navigation will be deactivated according to Google's restrictions again, so I recommend unchecking auto-update.
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lcchan1 said:
do you have to renamed it map 5.2.1.zip (without the ownhere) or the full name with the ownhere?
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no renaming. system/app/maps5.2.1-ownhere.apk

mynameisjon said:
Was wondering if TS can update the OP with the following instructions.
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I have updated the OP. Thanks for the instructions

prgopala said:
I have updated the OP. Thanks for the instructions
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Thanks. now lets just hope that this made-in-china hack doesn't somehow leak our personal information to someone in shenzhen

hi
i cannot uninstall the previous google map, pls help!! thanks

Any news on 5.3?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

are u sure that u can update via Android Market??? cause I've got message that it's not signed properly and can't be updated to 5.3 with android market.

is there a way of installing this without rooting my phone? (obviously i cant uninstall google maps)

leo_s_smith said:
is there a way of installing this without rooting my phone? (obviously i cant uninstall google maps)
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You'll need root as the Map file is in system (no access to it without root)

Google Maps 5.9.0 ownhere/Brut.all- NAVIGATION all roads

Google Maps version 5.x ownhere developed by the Chinese website, has been unlocked to use Navigation .
How to install re-sign version
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup.
2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall.
3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall
4. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-resign.apk
5. Go to market, and reinstall street view.
or ADB
first uninstall Maps from /system/app
adb remount
adb push /maps5.x-ownhere-resign.apk /system/app
Note:
For those who get the "Login Failed" message, and don't get the three warning triangles .
1. Install original maps from market.
2. Sign in and join latititude
3. Back up maps in titanium, app and data.
4. Wipe date and uninstall maps
5. Install resign version. DO NOT RUN, reboot right after installing.
6. After reboot, go to titanium and restore DATA only.
yea and unchecking auto-update on the marked.
Thanks to Brut.all and ownhere
Here you go

Unfortunately this version does not work with all phones. The resign version does.

worked 4 me! woopi

1st uninstall the maps from Ur mobile after that push the new file in to system/app with the help of root explorer. And set the permissions. Reboot and enjoy.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA Premium App

Signed version of maps5.9.0 added to OP
Hi All,
Signed version of maps5.9.0 added to OP now simply install like other apk.

Installs at first then says Not installed
Installs at first then says Not installed
Help please, I beg you. Thank you very much!

Why is this version here? I mean - navigation always worked for me from google maps - not on the map but it loaded google navigation when I clicked address on the map.
Is this here different? I mean - you navigate using GM? Is it better? Or is this a problem in your countries (I live in UK)?
Thanks for answers.

[UPDATE]Google Maps v6.2.0 ( + World Navigation activated)

Hi friends link updated flash it via cwm
If u like my work hit THANKS button

Unable to download from both the links,please provide mediafire link.
Sent from my GT-S5670 using xda premium

Files attached!
Here you Go.
Download the Maps.apk and place it in system/app.
If that doesn't work for you then use the zip file attached, and install it via CWM.

vinay420 said:
Unable to download from both the links,please provide mediafire link.
Sent from my GT-S5670 using xda premium
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m nt able to install this app..i did the first 3 steps..then when i select the apk file, it says installing and then says application not installed...please help..

have u rooted your phone....

ankitmathur said:
m nt able to install this app..i did the first 3 steps..then when i select the apk file, it says installing and then says application not installed...please help..
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me too none of the links are working..

you need root permissions

lomash said:
you need root permissions
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i have rooted my phone..i followed the first 3 steps given above...but when i install the apk file given it says installing first and then it says application not installed...i trien with the zip file also by flashing it through cwm..it said installation complete but when i opened my phone, the maps were not installed...please help me what to do..

Use titanium backup
>first wipe data in map app
>then take backup n unistall maps using titanium backup
>Now install maps using android commander

vjanarthananyahooin said:
Use titanium backup
>first wipe data in map app
>then take backup n unistall maps using titanium backup
>Now install maps using android commander
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i told u i have done the first three steps...but when i try to install the apk file of maps, it says application not installed...help me about this...

download File Expert and change the apk's permissions to all.
then try installing.

thanks, ill try download it...

I have downloaded it! and everything is fine but the problem is that, when i try to click on the navigation button to navigate, the map forces closes ! I am on cyanogenmod 7 rc4 ! Help !

sid_rangra said:
I have downloaded it! and everything is fine but the problem is that, when i try to click on the navigation button to navigate, the map forces closes ! I am on cyanogenmod 7 rc4 ! Help !
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Ya same prob FC when i open navigation..

not working in cm7 rc3 plsss help installed frm cwm recovery .....!!

Maps_mod_620_cleanup_xml.zip Works for the HTC EVO 3D also...
buntoo said:
Here you Go.
Download the Maps.apk and place it in system/app.
If that doesn't work for you then use the zip file attached, and install it via CWM.
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This might be a lil off-topic, but the "Maps_mod_620_cleanup_xml.zip" Works for the HTC EVO 3D also...

Instaling market and gapps on stock 5699

I've been using the new stock tnt 5699 for 3 days now, it seems to be far more stable and fast than previous versions, flash plays well on almost all the web pages I've tested, it only needs market and google applications to turn it into a really useful rom. So these are the modifications to "The Viewsonic G Tablet Super Thread (w/Market, Gmail, and Maps!)" to have it up and runnig:
1. Download and install z4root
2. Run z4root and choose "permanently root" to root your gtablet
3. Download and install rootexplorer
3. Run root explorer and Mount "/system" as R/w
4. Download and unzip gtablet ( http://forum.xda-developers.com attachment.php?attachmentid=432583&d=1288749538) into your sdcard
5. Copy the contents of G Tablet\permissions to System\etc\permissions
6. Copy the contents of G Tablet\lib to System\lib
7. Copy the contents o G Tablet\APP into your system\app folder
8. Install them in this order:
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Talk.apk
Vending.apk
Gmail.apk
Maps.apk
9. Make sure you remount "/system" as R/O when you're done!
10. Restart your G, Connect to Wifi
11. Open rootexplorer and Mount "/system" as R/W
12. In rootexplorer long press in "/system/build.prop" and choose "open in text editor"
13. Where it says "ro.product.device=harmony" change it to: "ro.product.device=olympus"
14. Press menu button and select save and exit.
15. Perform the following steps:
Go into Settings.
Go into Applications.
Select Manage Aplications (all).
Select Market.
Select Clear Cache.
Select Force Stop.
Hit back button once.
Select Services Framework.
Select Clear Data.
Select Force Stop.
Back to home screen.
16. Open market (you should get an error message)
17. Reboot gtab.
18. Let it sort things out on its own. Go into Market.
19. Enjoy Market.
The only thing not working is the google calendar
Hope this is useful

Thanks this is extremely helpful. What are the three copied folders Permission/Lib/App needed for?
Also, are you getting any force closes with any of the apps after installing the market?

Android Market without rooting?
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.

digitalcoup said:
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.
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I haven't tried it on the Gtab, but I'd look at Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper). It allows you to unroot/root if you're already rooted. It was developed for the Kindle Fire to re-root after OTA updates, but it also works to backup and unroot for apps that don't like root. I've used it on a couple of non-Kindle devices and it works great.

I was successfully able to run this:
- with temporary root
- using free es file explorer
The changes I did were:
2) instead of Permanent Root, I chose Temporary root. I needed to enable USB debugging first, but temporary root worked.
3) Instead of root explorer I used ES file Explorer. The Viewsonic-installed 1.x version did not work. I downloaded a newer version 1.6.1 from estrongs.com
Also, it took a few tries for market to show up under "system applications" in tap&tap's settings screen. I didn't have an "applications (all)", it may have been a root explorer thing.
I'm waiting for Market to self update like help says it will. This old version did FC on me once.

You don't even need root to install the Market on stock!
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Have u tried this on an unrooted gtab? If so are the steps the same without the need to rw
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Wait a sec, does system even need rw? Without root it cant be changed to rw.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

I have a question about step 3. How do you download root explorer when you don't yet have access to the Market?
[Edit] Never mind. I found an alternative method of getting gapps on to my Gtablet. It is an update file that automated the gapps install. Do a web search for "Gtablet Back to Stock w/ a few modifications" and you will find it. It is a February 22, 2012 entry of a blog entitled "Salvatore's Place"

I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?

junooni said:
I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?
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I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
Sent from my XT860 running ICS

danifunker said:
I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
Sent from my XT860 running ICS
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Okay, so I have TNT Lite 4.20 installed. Will your prog install the Play Store on my tablet? Do I install it like any other .apk?
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Some apps in zip won't install
Everything worked fine until I tried to install googleservicesframework.apk. Goes thru process then says App not installed. Help!