Columbus is a free gps navigator open source project, that works like a client interface for Android System google navigator adding several features to it.
Actually the Colombo GPS Open project main interface supports only Italian and US Languages, but it can work worldwide, as long as it uses Google Navigation online Maps resources.
MAIN FEATURE: In the field, where state, city and address, are asked, you can ignore the first two, and in the field ADDRESS you can put whatever you want: pizza, bank, car repair, my friend tina and whatever you like...next, you'll have chance both to store the data or to pass them to Google Navigator, for searches and navigation.
Basically, with Colombo you can do the same things you can do with your system gps navigation, but with some features added:
- Faster gps fix
- Faster access to map and address data
- Pre-load destination address like in a common gps navigators interface
- Manage destination address in independant way from data connection and gps alignment
- Store destinations as favorite address
- Save your favorite address, and manage it's archive in intuitive way.
- Backup your favorite point of interest, and recover them later.
- Using Google Maps to locate several POI in near area, like Camping, Parking, Police, Hospitals, Restaurants, Movies and Stores, and drive there.
- Pre-load and edit favorite addresses offline, and access them in a second time, when you are online and gps aligned
- Use the wonder of Google navigation with extended features.
- More to come..
Please, if you like it, keep it installed on your Android Phone, and you will be notified automatically when an update is available.
v.0.99
WORKING AND OPERATIVE:
- Synergic Interface with Android System Navigation
- Saving editing and managing favorites
- Automatic query for destinations
- Automatic address management engine (still early BETA)
- Extemely intuitive and functional interface
- 1 Poi operative (Near Parking system)
YET ON THE GO:
Only saves 3 favorites now.. will add more support as soon as possible!
Intelligent POI, near locations with Camping, Movies, Malls, Gas station, Police stations, Hospitals and more.
More refined graphic design for icons and interface
all Poi's not yet operative
a few bugs to hunt
v1.01
- Graphix redesigned
- Favorites incremented to 10 units
- Several bug fix
- Better interface
- 2 POI Enabled
- source: yet slim, faster and more reliable
1.06
Bux fix
Slim interface
Better GPS Management
Intro re-designed
1.2
Added 5 POI search in the near area:
- Police stations
- Hospitals
- Parking area
- Camping area
- Malls and commercial areas
Bug fix, memory buffer
+++++THE BIG FAQ+++++
CAN I NAVIGATE OFFLINE?
Many user asked me the same question: Is possible to use Colombo totally OFFLINE? The answer is..it depends on where you are located and the chance you have to put google maps of your area offline, seek in internet several packages to put google maps offline, and you have chance to do have a totally free offline gps navigator, using Colombo.
This software is intended "as-is", without any warranty, as EULA described.
Youtube video, example seeking a place in France:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVs8MB0T_OI
Youtube video, last version of Colombo GPS, uses the new Galaxy Note gps hardware for a turbo gps fix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWhLB4b01Kw
Some screenshots:
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Why would I use this over Google Navigator?
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Hi XDA-Community,
I want to intruduce you the app Locus. It's an excellent online/offline map viewer with many many features and rapid development. I'm just doing the promotion. All credits go to MenionAsamm2, as he is the developer.
Follow Menion on Twitter!
So have fun with Locus...
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Basic description similar to market description:
MULTI-FUNCTION TOURIST NAVIGATIONIrreplaceable application for hiking, geocaching and your everyday life.
Locus offers many useful features such as:
- Online maps mapy (Openstreetmap - OSM, Freemap, SHOCart, MapQuest, Navigasi, Turaterkep, NzTopoMaps, Osmapa.pl)
- Offline maps (Support for formats SQLite, TAR maps, MBT maps, GEMF, Rmap)
- Navigation (online calculation tracks)
- Vector maps
- WMS service
- Track record
- Integration of Google My Maps (reading and editing)
- Geocaching
- Parking
- Weather service
- Point of interest
- POI alert
- Search (by adress, coordinates, contact)
- Custom screen (created by community)
- Integration of GPSies, Breadcrumbs, Street View and other
- API for developers
- Work with KML, GPX, OpenAir, DXF formats
- Add-ons (GeoGet database, GSAK database, Vector maps, Augmented reality, Foursquare, etc.)
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Latest Reviews:
Locus Pro - GPS Tracking and Offline Maps Galore
on androidpit.com
Locus Map Viewer for online and offline use
written by TheRomMistress and published on XDA-Developers.com.
Nice 3-part review on Androgeoid.com
Part I: Interface
Part II: Maps
Part III: Tracks, Waypoints And Miscellaneous
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ADDONS:
Since a little while, Locus offers access to the app via addons. There are almost unlimited possibilities. You can find them in the market...
Currently available Addons:
*Locus - addon Map Tweak*
This tiny little tool extends the online map providers in Locus!
*Locus - addon Geocaching*
Geocaching4Locus is a simple add-on allows to show and import nearest caches to great mapping tool - Locus.
*Locus - addon AR*
Allow to show actual POI's visible on map, in Augmented reality view.
*Locus - addon Contacts*
Allow to search contact location by address in Locus and add result into points, path or wherever is location needed.
*Locus - Freemap Route Planner*
Freemap Route Planner is an addon for Locus for planning route using services from http://www.freemap.sk/.
*Locus - addon Foursquare*
This simple addon allows you to show nearby Foursquare venues (and Gowalla spots) in great mapping tool - Locus.
*Locus - addon GeoGet Database*
This addon provide connection between GeoGet database, where geocaches are saved, and Locus!
*Locus - addon Latitude History*
Do you use Latitude? And do you know, that Google stores all Latitude positions from the past? This addon provide simple viewer of Latitude History. Just pick date, Google account and type, how to show points. That's it!
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Usefull Links:
- Website: http://www.locusmap.eu/
- Support-Forum: http://getsatisfaction.com/locus
- The Forum of Locus: http://forum.asamm.cz/viewforum.php?f=4
- See the FAQ: http://forum.asamm.cz/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=46
- Discussion about the versions, includes Beta-testing http://forum.asamm.cz/viewforum.php?f=25
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How can you get it?
* using android market, it supports all devices and all countries
* using SlideMe.org
* using appbrain.com
* using androidpit.com
* or simply download one of the attached files
Great! trying on Galaxy Tab, works fantastic, goping to test more and post results later.
Thx
You're welcome, please test My Maps also. I'm very interested how this works on such a big screen
Thanks, definitely there's a need for an alternative to OruxMaps, which has terrible UI (most functions as well though) .
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Locus is not just an alternative
Current support of My Maps is almost unique since My Maps editor from Google not work almost on all phones.
Also ability to directly download map (for example along defined path) into shared online cache or into separate file, wide range of map providers, etc. I have also prepared My Tracks integration directly into app but I'm waiting for new version of My Tracks on market.
i'd be glad to sent you logs of force closes. but i never had one... B-)
sent from my SGS 2.2.1 using XDA app
new version 0.9.2 on market
added OpenPiste map
added Statkart maps for Norway
improved application icon
new download mod allowing add tiles to already existed map!
removed limitation to "only" 8 layers to download
some other improvements and fixs
enjoy
Okay, this is really nice I love the UI..
The only thing I'm missing a bit is the german only "hike & bike"-mapsource (http://hikebikemap.de//http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Colin_Marquardt/Hike_%26_Bike_Map).
just wanted to tell that version 0.9.3 is on the market. and it looks like the developper can't wait to publish 0.9.4 ;-)
nice new features, smooth as butter. now supporting route tracking!
sent from my SGS 2.3.1 using XDA app
Thanks Nick for tip, German Hike&Bike map (but without shading) is simply added!
and yes berkley, I can't wait to publish new version But it needs some more testing. Who want to test new features, can do here http://forum.asamm.cz/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=129. Feedback is welcome.
I actually published on Market new version. Main purpose is fixed access to Google My Maps account, mainly on android 2.1 devices. I really hope that now all will works ok!
there are also new features. Complete list of news, is as usual after application start!
Enjoy ...
Radically improved (on design side) version 0.9.10 is published on market now!
Please try, use it as much as possible and let me know about bugs and wishes!
MenionAsamm2, this is a very nice app!
Will try it next time outside with german army
One question: Is or will it be possible to navigate to coordinates?
You have to have any point to navigate on! So easiest is to go to any points category, tap bottom plus symbol and add point.
After that, you should simple click on it and choose guide on (to navigate on map with just "line" between you and target), compass (to compass screen) or navigate (to use google navigation)!
Wow, this is the best map viewer I've ever seen. Completely replaced Orux Maps for me. Thank you and keep up this great work!
Of course I will report any bugs I may encounter, logcat inclusive.
Can't install from the market. Says the device is not supported.
Archos 101 Tablet running Android 2.2.1
Would it be because the A101 doesn't include a GPS ?
Hi, it seems nice
For now it seems nice enough,
I have a HTC Tattoo running GB 2.3.2
I need some offline map viewer since I am going skiing abroad, I already use BruteAll Gmaps with world navigation enabled, I will inform you how it all works in couple of days.
Cheers
Vuk
Hi,
I actually published new version with improved market filtering. Gps is not required for app so now is explicitely disabled this requirement. Please try to install and let me know ...
Can confirm the new version is running on the Archos 101 Tablet ..
Good stuff!
Hi guys,
today I released new version of Locus on market. It now support improved track recording, also viewing on MyTrack tracks (this is not published feature) and many more ....
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OsmAnd is an opensource navigation application with raster/vector maps.
Osmand+ (Open Street Maps Android) has access to a wide source of popular open street map data. All map data including vector and raster maps can be stored on the phone memory card for offline usage.
OsmAnd+ also has online routing and audible guidance (in many different languages to choose from).
Some of the core features:
- offline data, configurable folder for the maps and tiles
- compact vector maps for whole world
- offline search of addresses and places
- custom tile map area download
- pedestrian, bicycle and car modes
- many map layers with customized transparency at a time
- offline routing for short distance (experimental)
- Galaxy Tab supported
OsmAnd Free is free of any charge available on Google Play.
OsmAnd+ is a donation based application.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.osmand&feature=more_from_developer
Parking Position Reminder, Plugin
We are excited to announce the growth of OsmAnd´s functionality by adding Plugins to it.
The first one is Parking Position reminder
Download offline Data (Map tiles, Voice guidance, POI library for Countries)
Hi all,
Finally got some spare time to share with you some importand Tips and Tricks:
How to download Map tiles easy:
01.First tap on the Map area until the window "Location" pops up (Image 01)
02.Tap on the "Location" window and scroll down the new menu window that appears (Images 02-03)
03.Push "Download map" (Image 03)
04.A new menu appears where you can specify the needed resolution of the map, this is displayed by Zoom levels (Image 04). Tap download and wait until the map tile are being downloaded.
Advice: To download bigger map areas, zoom out the map view and do the above steps.
Download offline data (Voice guidance, POI library for Countries etc.):
01.From the main menu of Osmand tap on "Settings"
02.Then tap on "Offline Data" (Image 05)
03.A new window is displayed (Offline Data manager). There you can see what types of offline packages you already have, how much free space you have etc.
Tap on "Download" (Image 06)
04.On the new window you have the freedom to type in the desired Country and all the available Data for it is displayed below in the list (Vector map,Voice,Points Of Interests ...). Mark the data you want to download.
(Image07)
nice...downloading now...will be nice to see how this compares to others for offline navigation
Daaaamn. Bought it months ago
So this is newer that market version? Screenshots has 0.70 and version on market is .69?
You said its opensource? Can i get a link to it?
Thanks
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motodroidfreak said:
You said its opensource? Can i get a link to it?
Thanks
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda premium
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No problem. Sent you a PM
jsomby said:
Daaaamn. Bought it months ago
So this is newer that market version? Screenshots has 0.70 and version on market is .69?
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Thank you "jsomby" for supporting the project by having bought the App from the Market.
This is a pre-version, not quite final for the market. Currently there is no change at all between 0.6.9 beta and 0.7.0 alpha, it is an internal naming procedure.
Best regards
where is link? want to try it
vibranturk said:
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Excuse the confusion, but the thread was moved here and the attachments were not available for a short time.
Feel free to download and have fun
Looking forward to hear your opinions.
new OsmAnd Navigation, Plugin
Hope you find the new plugin useful.
Love the app. It does a much better job of showing map details when zoomed out than Navfree. The one issue I am having is it constantly says rerouting when I am driving straight down the current rout. Sometime every 30 seconds. Any way to fix this?
OsmAnd doesn't reads the German addresses format... Is there a workaround?
OsmAnd doesn't reads the French addresses format... Is there a workaround ?
For instance this is the adress of a church in Paris 63 Rue De Caumartin 75009 Paris cannot be found
Hi guys !
PiLc is a secure location sharing platform with end-to-end encryption, so you can safely share your real-time location with your friends, and no one else.
Link : https://pi.lc
Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lc.pi
It provides a simple and straightforward user interface that hides effectively the complex operations needed to establish cryptographically secure communication channels. As a result, PiLc works just like any other sharing application and does all the critical key generations and exchanges in the background without bothering you with the technical stuff.
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On the main PiLc screen, you have access to a general view of your friends locations. The PiLc app also uses your own mobile device GPS and compass (if available) to determine their distance and heading in real time.
A tap on a friend opens the map interface where you can visually locate and track them. A long press opens the friend dialog to manage your sharing preferences.
PiLc optionally uses a third party reverse geocoding service to provide a real street address instead of raw GPS coordinates to your friends. This of course could leak potentially sensitive data to the geocoding service provider (Google on Android) and that is why our default settings is to have it disabled.
Battery usage is often a problem for location tracking mobile applications, and PiLc does everything possible to consume as little power as possible, fetching location when other foreground apps ask for it and keeping the GPS on time to a strict minimum.
PiLc uses end-to-end encryption to ensure that your location data is only made available to whom you publish it for. We accomplish this by storing decryption keys on users mobile devices and nowhere else, so even the PiLc servers never store decrypted data nor decryption keys.
When you first run the app and create a PiLc account, your device generates a pair of 256-bit ECC keys and sends the public key to our servers. The private key is stored on the mobile device, encrypted using AES and a 256-bit key derived from your password using the PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 algorithm.
Once you have registered, your device sends periodic location updates to the PiLc servers over HTTPS. For every location update, your device generates a new ephemeral random 128-bit AES key and uses it to encrypt your location data. The ephemeral key is then published to each of your friends with whom you want to share using the ECDH key agreement algorithm. In order to prevent MITM type attacks, every public key your device fetches from the PiLc servers is authenticated using 256-bit ECDSA.
Hi there,
PiLc 1.1 is now available, changes from 1.0 include :
- Settings screen revamped
- Added option to hide from search
- Added avatar upload in settings
- Performance and power consumption improvements
- Small bug fixes
Any feedback would be very appreciated
PiLc 1.2 is now available, changes since 1.1 include :
- shorter startup time
- location backend now uses fused provider to improve accuracy and battery usage
- small performance and data usage improvements
- minor UI tweaks and fixes
- fixed a bug with avatar uploads
It crashed my S4 after installation. Would be better to use existing google account instead of creating PiLc account.
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/android
imugur said:
It crashed my S4 after installation. Would be better to use existing google account instead of creating PiLc account.
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/android
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Thank you for your feedback, did the whole phone crash / reboot ? If it did I doubt the app had something to do with it.
About using existing accounts, this may become an option in the future, but really Google and privacy don't go well together in the mind of privacy couscious users.
This would be great if you had an ios and Java clients too.
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PiLc version 2.0 is now available, new features include :
- lots of UI improvements
- option to sync keys and friends between devices and desktop browsers
- can now publish location to self, useful for tracking a lost or stolen device
- added Google and Bing (street and hybrid) mapping options
- option to show/hide exit button
- small bug fixes
It's sad I don't need this, because it's a really polished and cool app.
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There is any chance that you use ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION instead of GPS by default?.
Important: the application can work without Internet connection!
LocationDetector is full suite for travelers, fishermen and mushroom pickers! It is direct GPS Navigator to saved places.
Use navigation arrow to find the saved location you have forgot.
Use compass to get directions of North, West etc.
Send locations via sms, see all locations on map etc....
Now you can do all of these things with the only one application - LocationDetector !!!
In advanced version you have additional features like adding locations from google map or enter it numeric values, weather conditions etc.!
Also there is no advertisement in Advanced Location Detector!
Thanks for using it!
Google Play: LocationDetector
QR :
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Hey guys, you are welcome to put your comments here, we will appreciate it much!
If anyone has suggestions, it would be great, or at least if you say that this app is great
I'll test it out when I go on a hike next. I'll comment my thoughts after I do!
Edit: Okay after installing it and playing for a few minutes I have to say I do like the app. Just a few things I noticed, nothing bad. Just what I feel would make it well polished. No disrespect.
1; You could use a pin to signify my location instead of the android. Pin on a map. Classic.
2; Swiping between tabs would be amazing.
3; When you have a GPS fix and go to the Map tab, it would be nice if it automatically pans to your location. I know you can do this by clicking a location in Saved Locations tab and clicking show on map, but it would be nice for the app to do it automatically just so when you go to the map it shows the area around you if you're exploring new areas around you. Mine always starts over Africa and I have to move it back to NY, USA to get to my location.
Everything else is nice though. I like it. Indeed works offline with no connection. Good app.
RoyJ, Thanks a lot for your review!!!
1) Could be, but just for fun, and better distinguish I use this droid. Because, once you add a lot of locations you will lose your current location in case it will be the same pin (just colored in another way )
2) Yeah, thinking of it, probably will add it
3) You shouldn't choose location in list, you can just tap map tab.
There is option in menu on map tab(bind to me) - this option allow you be always in the center of map.
If fix is available - you will see green line at the top(it is red if GPS is not available). At this moment - just go to the map and bind map to you, it will move with you
Enjoy!
I'm always open to discuss and help if you need it.
RoyJ said:
I'll test it out when I go on a hike next. I'll comment my thoughts after I do!
Edit: Okay after installing it and playing for a few minutes I have to say I do like the app. Just a few things I noticed, nothing bad. Just what I feel would make it well polished. No disrespect.
1; You could use a pin to signify my location instead of the android. Pin on a map. Classic.
2; Swiping between tabs would be amazing.
3; When you have a GPS fix and go to the Map tab, it would be nice if it automatically pans to your location. I know you can do this by clicking a location in Saved Locations tab and clicking show on map, but it would be nice for the app to do it automatically just so when you go to the map it shows the area around you if you're exploring new areas around you. Mine always starts over Africa and I have to move it back to NY, USA to get to my location.
Everything else is nice though. I like it. Indeed works offline with no connection. Good app.
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Hey RoyJ, any news?
May be soem other guys want express their ideas?
Hey ppl, version 4.1.0 is released. Added support for different coordinate formats + export coordinates.
Guys, something wrong with new posts creation, so I'm writing here:
NEW VERSION IS RELEASED! 4.2.0. Now you can shoose your map. There are Google and Yandex maps.
We removed unnecessary permissions to avoid any suspicious of our users. Please check the 4.2.1
BaseManAndroid said:
Important: the application can work without Internet connection!
LocationDetector is full suite for travelers, fishermen and mushroom pickers! It is direct GPS Navigator to saved places.
Use navigation arrow to find the saved location you have forgot.
Use compass to get directions of North, West etc.
Send locations via sms, see all locations on map etc....
Now you can do all of these things with the only one application - LocationDetector !!!
In advanced version you have additional features like adding locations from google map or enter it numeric values, weather conditions etc.!
Also there is no advertisement in Advanced Location Detector!
Thanks for using it!
Google Play: LocationDetector
QR :
SCREENS:
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Wow its great.... I Havent used it till now but i will definately use it.... One question does it possible to track lost phone......?
Good Job!
Hey guys, thanks for your feedbacks.
hiteshonline said:
Wow its great.... I Havent used it till now but i will definately use it.... One question does it possible to track lost phone......?
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Unfortunately no, you can't find your phone using Location Detector. I though about implementing such application, but it will be another story.
Location detector is being used for getting back to places you saved, or if you are want to reach some totally unknown places. So you just add it on the map, save to your list, and navigate to the necessary place.
Easily share your location & more, in real-time!
Build your own personal network of friends, family, colleagues, whomever, and allow them to view your location.
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Hello! I made this app over the course of 8 months by myself. I quit my job at EMC Corp/Dell to pursue my dream of having my own software startup. Please share and support!
https://www.facebook.com/myconvoyapp/
https://myconvoy.org/
► ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
► LIFE ENHANCEMENTS
● Bar Crawl - Never lose your group of friends again on your next bar crawl.
● Businesses - Track your employees out in the field. Set zones and automate labor hours.
● Families - See where your family members are at all times.
● College Students - On a night out, add your group of friends to your Convoy for safety. Set a zone to "automagically" notify your group that you've made it home safe.
● Lonely Walks - Not to worry, your Convoy has your back on those late night lonely walks home.
● Outdoor Activities - See your hiking party on the map and activate emergency mode if lost or in danger.
● Large Gatherings - Never get lost in a large crowd again, e.g. sports events, music/art festivals, concerts, parades, etc.
● Disaster Organization - My Convoy will provide you an easy way to locate and communicate with those you care for during a disaster.
● Destination Coordination - Lose your carpool group at a stop light trying to follow them? Not anymore!
► My Convoy will provide you, your friends, family, and colleagues, peace of mind wherever they are.
► KEY FEATURES
● SIMPLE
Toggle a comrade (enable or disable sharing YOUR location updates) as you like.
● PRIVATE
You don't request someones location, you only grant them access to yours. There are numerous configurations to secure your privacy.
● SHOUT
Share a message, image, or video anywhere on the map and share with your comrades.
● UNLIMITED
Keep the service enabled 24/7 and toggle an unlimited number of comrades, or disable the service completely at your convenience.
● AUTOMATED
Never have to touch another button. Everything is done "automagically" in the background.
● UNIVERSAL
This application does not prioritize any specific individuals. The vast flexibility of features and options allows everyone to use it however they find it useful.
● DESKTOP APPLICATION
Use My Convoy on your desktop, laptop, or smart TV with the same great features (and more) as the mobile application.
● EFFICIENT
Instead of keeping the GPS on at all times, it intelligently decides when to enable and disable the GPS entirely based on your movements. Plus a battery saver mode!
► ADMINISTERED ACCOUNTS
You can register administered accounts for your children/employees.
● It's not possible for the user to disable their location updates to you or your list of admins.
● You and your list of admins are immune to all privacy settings.
Please make it multiplatform
Confused! Why a second thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-convoy-geographic-intelligence-t3348616/page2
The not loosing your group when somewhere unkwown is pretty interesting.
My little report to this beautiful app:
1. Not available in German Play Store
2. Phone verification only for US and Canadian phone numbers only
3. Activities: Sync Phone contacts does not seem to work
Have shouted my first message already 4 times
4. Administrative accounts: after setting an account up and after the pop up that the other comrade can log on with the new credentials, the comrade does not show in administrative accounts, so for now I would have to run an external list to keep track of who I set it up for
5. My comrade cannot see me even though I turned the toggles all on green, she did the same and I find her no problem
6. Scanning a comrade bar code does not work, I get the message that an error occurred with my camera and I may have to restart. However camera works fine in other apps also the ones that use barcode scans
7. Where can I see which version I've got?
8. One of the accounts I'm connected with has not updated since 18 hours even though the phone is on.
9. An administered account can't see an administrator, is that correct?
Could you provide a direct download of the apk, so I can be certain to always have the latest version, even though I've have it installed I can't get updates from Google Play Store.
Will report later after testing a bit more, but all in all its a wonderful app.
Thanks.