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[APP] Colombo OPEN GPS - Client GPS for Google Navigation

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
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You left out one FAQ item.
Why would I use this over Google Navigator?

[APP][1.6+] Maverick GPS navigator

Maverick was designed as replacement for dedicated GPS navigators like Garmin or Magellan. It shows online and offline maps from various sources, including Bing, OSM, Ordnance Survey..., you can also specify any other map server. Recent version added support for SQLite atlases from Mobile Atlas Creator.
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Button in the bottom left corner will switch to one of three screens: track recording with timer, compass and trip computer. You can swipe between these screens with your finger.
Tracks can be recorded in background and stored on SD card as GPX files, which can be shared via email or DropBox.
Trip computer shows lot of information, including location, pitch, sunrise/sunset, track distance and average speed, barometric altitude (on supported devices) and more.
You can mark any location on the map or share it along with address and map image. Waypoints are stored in KML file and can be viewed with Google Earth.
Maverick can find places around you current or future location, fetching data from Foursquare (comments and photos) and Wikipedia.
Website - Android Market - Google Plus

Guides
How to use offline maps
Download maps using Mobile Atlas Creator. Select RMaps SQLite atlas format for Maverick 2.1 and later.
Copy database file to /maverick/maps folder or copy folder with map tiles to /maverick/tiles folder.
Note: Maverick will also permanently store parts of the online map you've already browsed.
How to use external SD card
Go to /sdcard/maverick folder
Create folder redirect
Create empty folder with same name as second SD card, i.e.
sdcard/maverick/redirect/sd to keep data in /sdcard/sd/maverick
sdcard/maverick/redirect/sdcard2 to keep data in /sdcard2/maverick

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How to use offline maps
Download maps using Mobile Atlas Creator. Select RMaps SQLite atlas format for Maverick 2.1 and later.
Copy database file to /maverick/maps folder or copy folder with map tiles to /maverick/tiles folder.
Note: Maverick will also permanently store parts of the online map you've already browsed.
How to use external SD card
Go to /sdcard/maverick folder
Create folder redirect
Create empty folder with same name as second SD card, i.e.
sdcard/maverick/redirect/sd to keep data in /sdcard/sd/maverick
sdcard/maverick/redirect/sdcard2 to keep data in /sdcard2/maverick
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Hello
I try to test maverick 2.5, but i would like to now:
Can I use "gmapsup.img" map? (normally used in garmin).... I already try to use, (it's a topo map) but without success. :crying:
Any program for download map from the web (in computer, windows 7)? I like Microsoft hybrid map)
Thanks

elcalimero said:
Hello
I try to test maverick 2.5, but i would like to now:
Can I use "gmapsup.img" map? (normally used in garmin).... I already try to use, (it's a topo map) but without success. :crying:
Any program for download map from the web (in computer, windows 7)? I like Microsoft hybrid map)
Thanks
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It may be possible, but it's not a trivial task.
You can download maps using Mobile Atlas Creator (Select RMaps SQLite atlas format).

Maverick 2.6 Pro beta is just released with map tiles downloader. You can "paint" areas to download with one finger or select a rectangle block using multi-touch.
1. Please use this link and follow the instructions to opt-in. Once you have opted-in you will receive your test version through Google Play.
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.codesector.maverick.full
2. Download Pro version using this link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.maverick.full

DesertEagle said:
Maverick 2.6 Pro beta is just released with map tiles downloader. You can "paint" areas to download with one finger or select a rectangle block using multi-touch.
1. Please use this link and follow the instructions to opt-in. Once you have opted-in you will receive your test version through Google Play.
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.codesector.maverick.full
2. Download Pro version using this link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.maverick.full
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Thank you

Routes in Maverick?
Does Maverick show routes in a map?
Can I load routes (i.e. in GPX-format from gpsies.com) and show them in the map? If so, one or multiple routes?
Thanks!

[APP] [4.0+] Street Panorama (Google Street View)

Easiest way to explore Google Street View.
Main features and tips:
- random Street View (select country in preferences)
- add places to favorites (yellow star in left corner)
- moving Street View camera by volume keys (forward - volume up, backward - volume down)
- remembering last position
- drag and droop marker (long click on map to move marker)
- long click favorite star to show favorites list
- full screen on landscape orientation
- share panorama
View in Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xper.streetpanorama
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Amazing. Works.

This is truly thinking outside the box. Great idea. Hopefully live navigation will be added in the future. Would blow Google stock nav out of the water.

Cool. Yeah I love the random button too

I have one small issue
My house faces due north and when I tap on the icon to load current position the map loads also facing due north.
So I rotate the image so it's looking down my road (east/west) so I am facing in the correct of travel but when I press the volume rocker the map moves north/south effectively slicing through my house instead of moving east/west
But apart from that, it's brilliant

Sounds like a good app. But I have a couple of questions.
If I understand this correctly, when your using street view you have to manually advance the view with the rocker buttons right? It won't advance as your driving by it's self?
Will the map view continue to advance as your driving?
Thanks

Apk please... Thanks...
Sent from my SM-N920S using XDA Premium

Fantastic idea from the dev!
I'd like to be able to move from the GMaps or GMaps Engine app to your app seamlessly. To that end, could you let us know what action intent settings we need to use to be able to launch a search for a specific string/address from another app?
I'm thinking of using Tasker to send the intent once I detect an address being copied to the clipboard in GMaps or GMaps Engine
thanks!

Does not work, running 4.4.4 and only rooted and everything else not altered, it will not open just crashes on first click to open?

Great app,
The GPS icon is still showing on the screen after i closed your app
The location tool says your app is currently using the GPS (after it as closed)
phone: Galaxy S5 4.4.2 Rooted
Thank you, good work !

Cool app!
Does continue using "location" after backing out but killed by omni-switch, icon dissappears.
Repeatedly updates street view even if I do not request change. May correspond to streetview's own refreshes which are even more "glitchy."
Map view seems to have the options I selected in Maps. Street Panorama only offers "traffic."
Questions:
Does this depend on / replace (should I so choose) Maps. Install Maps-engine?
Does this depend on / replace Streetview?

Hi
Thanks for this very sweet app!
Just a suggestion: add in maps panel blue path on road rellay shooted by google; now, if you move maps pin in a non driven area, you got black screen in street view panel.

Hi, have another suggestion:
Would be great if there was a way to import or batch add Favorites (not just by clicking on the star in the App). I could see lots of use-cases, e.g. being able to input one's list of favorite restaurants or cafes, sharing Favorites lists with friends, etc.
On the same note, where is the Favorites data stored? SD card would be better than data/data

Link to play store did not work please other link

huismeester said:
Link to play store did not work please other link
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+1

Link is not not working!

mermigas said:
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Hey guys ! Here is the APK file of the application
--> http://d-h.st/gSD

scumpicule said:
http://d-h.st/gSD
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Thanks for the link :good:

huismeester said:
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il link non funziona e sul play non si trova.

I get the feeling that Google didn't like it too much.
@markacme : I sent you a private message to offer my help in localizing the app to French.

[3.0+][APP]Define - Offline Dictionary With A Different Approch [Updated][18/10/2014]

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Define - Offline Dictionary​
Define - Offline Dictionary allows you to browse word meanings without a network connection.This application allows users to search using the simplest and fastest method available.This application contains over 100,000 words and its definition.It searches web if the meaning is not found offline.Define has a single minded purpose of helping you to find the word you are looking for. No annoying "word of the day" features and no cheesy embedded games. Define helps you get what you need done and continue on with your day.
Video
Features
Word Search
Search From Any other application (See Video)
Search By sharing the word and selecting Define to open it
Online word search also available (initiated only if word is not found offline)
Define Widget for Home screen and Lock Screen
File Size is only 9 Mb
No Extra downloads required
Simple and Easy Design
No Ads
This is an initial version.Need support for improving the application.Suggestions are welcomed.
Instruction
Open Define
Click Settings Icon which shows the Floating Icon
Close Define
Long press the word you want to get Meaning from any application and press Copy Button (
)
Click on the Floating icon to display meaning
To close the floating icon.Open the application and click on settings icon again
or
double click on the floating icon.
Download
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivek.define
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XDictionary does the same thing, but in a far less intrusive and much cleaner way.

davelee1054 said:
XDictionary does the same thing, but in a far less intrusive and much cleaner way.
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Hi,
mine works in every application.
eg : you can open chrome,adobe reader,Office applications,Chat apps,etc
just open the application->click settings icon which enables the floating Icon->Open any other application which supports copying text (all app supports that) - > Copy the word you need to know about- > click on the floating icon and you will get the meaning.
Also XDictionary needs to root the device and install Xposed Module.But Mine DO NOT require ROOT.

Will try it later, I looked at XDictionary, but I don't want to install Xposed .

Xposed Module
Hello again,
This is My first time working with Xposed Module.I have tried to create a Xposed Module for this application.But I need someone to test the Xposed Module.I am attaching the apk file.please try it and report.I am not sure if it works.
I haven't uploaded this to playstore as it is not tested.
How To
open any application
select the word you want to get the meaning
and you can see the Paste | Define as the menus
Last Updated : 11/8/2014 9:52 PM IST
Please post a screenshot if it works.
if it is not working please report back.
Thanks

New Version with more words have been updated to play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivek.define

up!!

Installed, like the simple GUI and animation.
Could you add synonyms as some people suggested in comments ? That will be great

vivekkalady said:
up!!
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Lastest version is - October 18, 2014
Up?
Also, in description it says,
Define - Offline Dictionary allows you to browse word meanings without a network connection​But you ask for - full network access ,
?

m0d said:
Lastest version is - October 18, 2014
Up?
Also, in description it says,
Define - Offline Dictionary allows you to browse word meanings without a network connection​But you ask for - full network access ,
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in the latest version it check the internet if the work is not found in the offline database

vivekkalady said:
in the latest version it check the internet if the work is not found in the offline database
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Maybe you should rethink title and app name: Define - Offline Dictionary
As it is deceiving, since your app does search online, if only no match found
It would be great if you have a version which does not have network permissions and does not search online if no match found, which will make it a true offline dictionary.
Most offline dictionaries provide a separate dictionary file which you can download separately, which allows for custom dictionary sets(https://code.google.com/p/quickdic-dictionary/wiki/BuildDictionary),
and improvements to database without affecting app itself
Maybe look at: https://code.google.com/p/quickdic-dictionary/
It is open source.

[APP][3.0+][V4.0.0] LocationDetector(GPS)

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
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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
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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.