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Google maps 5.2.1 - working great¡¡...

hi guys,
well not a big deal, i just downloaded the latest version of google maps (5.2.1) to my x10 (2.1) and its working great, i like that version instead of the 4 version that comes by default with 2.1, i dont why via market or directly from google maps it couldnt get it
so for those interested having the same issue, here it is the link:
http://www.brothersoft.com/mobile/d..._travel/com.google.android.apps.maps_5218.apk

I found it also that its even working better then the previous version. Great ha?

papazche said:
I found it also that its even working better then the previous version. Great ha?
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yeah, i like the new kind of 3D feature, rotating the map 360 is useful too,
i was hoping to get a pin-places feature but it doesnt have it, but thats why we have market, navdress book, address book can do the job to save our favorite places

Lol you guys sound like salesmen doing a comedy angle.
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Lord Takyon said:
Lol you guys sound like salesmen doing a comedy angle.
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hahahaha so true

I'll try it on my 2.2 ROM

Get Chrome from market if you are on ICS

In case you forgot, you can run Google Chrome on your ICS device now (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome&hl=en). There are some goodies there which are not available in stock browser and you might like it better.

Agreed, it is smother than the stock browser, plus, you have all your chrome bookmarks automatically synchronized. Also, you can access the pages you have opened in other computers and devices (which is cool and scary at the same time).

mauix said:
Agreed, it is smother than the stock browser, plus, you have all your chrome bookmarks automatically synchronized. Also, you can access the pages you have opened in other computers and devices (which is cool and scary at the same time).
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It's by far the greatest advantage of Mobile Chrome... being reading something in my laptop, then leaving and continuing to read the same thing, effortlessly, is pretty cool.
Or if I run into a page some cool Android app while on my computer, instead of e-mailing the link, I just open Chrome Mobile, and there's the page.

But there's no flash
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iandr0idos said:
But there's no flash
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You have to remember that it's still in beta. For what it is at the moment it's great. Personally, I use it daily, a lot
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It will NEVER support flash.
And I still find that Quick ICS Browser is faster and more responsive.

Best selling point for Chrome to me is the bookmark syncing. Thats huge IMHO and I think it should have been implemented from the start with Android.
Sent from low Earth orbit with my SkyRocket.

I'm using boat browser and love it. I'll have to install chrome and compare.
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iandr0idos said:
It will NEVER support flash.
And I still find that Quick ICS Browser is faster and more responsive.
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What makes you claim it will never support flash?
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Probobly this
Google's new Chrome web browser for Android will never get support for Adobe Flash, Ars Technica reports.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, since Adobe previously stated that it was finished working on Flash for mobiles.
So effectively, mobile Flash is officially on the way out. Even though Adobe itself has given up on it, that hasn't stopped plenty of manufacturers from continuing to advertise Flash as a selling point for Android.
Ars Technica deftly points out:
When Google eventually moves to replace the default Android browser with Chrome in future versions of the Android platform, devices that run the operating system will likely no longer be able to play Flash content in the browser.

silver03wrx said:
Probobly this
Google's new Chrome web browser for Android will never get support for Adobe Flash, Ars Technica reports.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, since Adobe previously stated that it was finished working on Flash for mobiles.
So effectively, mobile Flash is officially on the way out. Even though Adobe itself has given up on it, that hasn't stopped plenty of manufacturers from continuing to advertise Flash as a selling point for Android.
Ars Technica deftly points out:
When Google eventually moves to replace the default Android browser with Chrome in future versions of the Android platform, devices that run the operating system will likely no longer be able to play Flash content in the browser.
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Now that really sucks...
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No! Wonder who made that excecutive decision. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing yet. People use the phones more than a home computer. So you would think they would want to work harder on mobile flash. I'm still kinda in denial about this whole thing,
SkyRocket [ICS Rom]

I really wish Chrome had a desktop view feature
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DANIEL133337 said:
I really wish Chrome had a desktop view feature
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It does doesn't it. Hit the menu button and doesn't it say something about desktop?
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Last I read, Flash was going away. In favor of HTML5? So not everyone will be supporting it in the future.
I'm using Chrome Beta also. It's not 100% ready for prime time, but works pretty well so far. And the fact it syncs bookmarks with my home Chrome browser is HUGE for me.
But I wish it were easier to add mobile-only bookmarks. It's not super friendly in that area yet. I love Dolphin browsers home page where I can add quick bookmarks.

So OK, how is it that I can't find it on Play? Is it because I'm on superlite ICS and if so, is there a way I can trick Play to show me everything?

I tried Chrome and it is ok, but has handy features missing. I'll stick to stock, which has all my Chrome bookmarks synced to it anyway, it is super fast.

bdbx18 said:
So OK, how is it that I can't find it on Play? Is it because I'm on superlite ICS and if so, is there a way I can trick Play to show me everything?
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Just search "chrome" and it comes up.
I really like it, works well for me with no issues yet....

Turbojugend said:
I tried Chrome and it is ok, but has handy features missing. I'll stick to stock, which has all my Chrome bookmarks synced to it anyway, it is super fast.
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How were you able to sync your Google bookmarks to the stock browser? I tried a couple months ago and couldn't figure it out.
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Software Guy said:
Just search "chrome" and it comes up.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbmRyb2lkLmNocm9tZSJd

CZ Eddie said:
How were you able to sync your Google bookmarks to the stock browser? I tried a couple months ago and couldn't figure it out.
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I'm assuming you're on GB still since you mentioned you tried a couple of months ago. Using the ICS browser it automatically syncs your chrome bookmarks.

Google Now

So i was wondering can and will someone be able to port Google Now to gingerbread devices?

K7Cobb said:
So i was wondering can and will someone be able to port Google Now to gingerbread devices?
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LOL its even not ported for ICS and u are taking abt GB!

I'm expecting someone will get it to ICS though

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LOL its even not ported for ICS and u are taking abt GB!
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Ha I thought they've already done it lol
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I just wish Google would be a little more transparent on these matters. I have been hearing about majel for so long now and I suppose I should have figured that it would be for ICS or above, but to find that it is just for JellyBean really sucks. Their website says that it is "currently" only for 4.1 . Does that mean it will be made available for older OS's? Is this being done just to sell more new phones? Come on Google, just tell us what your plans are.

its most likely for 4.1 only...
even though it has already been ported to 4.0 and its semi working on my galaxy sii.
I cant wait to get 4.1, working google now, working offline voice recognition and it working in my language (dutch)

We can't port all JB goods to ICS or GB Because of kernel.

K7Cobb said:
So i was wondering can and will someone be able to port Google Now to gingerbread devices?
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Not possible.......the base system is very different.....we haven't even been able to port the stuff for ICS to GB so JB is far off
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Intercepter said:
I just wish Google would be a little more transparent on these matters. I have been hearing about majel for so long now and I suppose I should have figured that it would be for ICS or above, but to find that it is just for JellyBean really sucks. Their website says that it is "currently" only for 4.1 . Does that mean it will be made available for older OS's? Is this being done just to sell more new phones? Come on Google, just tell us what your plans are.
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If any of you remember the early days of Android, Google did the same thing once before. When the original Droid was launched, it was the first Eclair device and launched with Maps Navigation. All those of us with the G1 (or other devices running Donut) were left drooling and wondering why Navigation was a 2.0 exclusive feature. Then, a month or two later, the update was added to the Market for us all. And there was much rejoicing.
Soooooo...here's hoping they do the same with Now. Maybe it's 4.1 only for now so they can iron out bugs? Who knows. But they seem really determined to make Now a hit, so it wouldn't surprise me to see it eventually released for older OS versions.

Lol google can be ported to ics and it's fully working! I had tested it with a custom rom on the x10i

NikitoGR said:
Lol google can be ported to ics and it's fully working! I had tested it with a custom rom on the x10i
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Running it right now sense 3.6 and android 4.0.3 on a HTC Thunderbolt using the Google now mod for ICS its a flashable zip through recovery
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Add me on google talk: jonahgoodman515

jonah1234 said:
Running it right now sense 3.6 and android 4.0.3 on a HTC Thunderbolt using the Google now mod for ICS its a flashable zip through recovery
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Add me on google talk: jonahgoodman515
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Oooh yeah!
Send from the planet Mars

This was when i wasnt rooted lol looking back on it makes me feel stupid for asking the question. Oh well google now is good though
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Complete google now with user tracking is something special, not so easy, but I wonder if there is at least chance to get new voice search on GB? The "Siri replacement"

monacoo said:
Complete google now with user tracking is something special, not so easy, but I wonder if there is at least chance to get new voice search on GB? The "Siri replacement"
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Try Maluuba from the Play Store or utter!. Maluube has more of a Now feel and utter! is more for device control. I use both (Maluuba much, much more) on Gingerbread and they are both extremely fast. They beat out S*** on the i***** in both number of functions and speed. Both are reliable. Enjoy!

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I'm expecting someone will get it to ICS though
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Hey working Google Now is part of most of the custom ROMs ..
I am currently using Dream X3 and its working perfectly ...
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If your on Gingerbread, I think it's worth it to upgrade to JB if any developers support your rom. You'll probably see major deferences in ways such as battery life, UI Beauty, etc..

theandroidguy2012 said:
Try Maluuba from the Play Store or utter!. Maluube has more of a Now feel and utter! is more for device control. I use both (Maluuba much, much more) on Gingerbread and they are both extremely fast. They beat out S*** on the i***** in both number of functions and speed. Both are reliable. Enjoy!
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But unfortunatelly none of this actually work. Can not even trigger utter to listen my command.

This is either a problem with user setting configuration, or is due to the fact that the application is still in beta. Try messing. With the settings. The way it is normally triggered is by holding the search key down.
And maluuba pretty much never has problems... Trouble shoot a little and try to figure it out. I'd like to help, just I don't have enough info to go off of to help.
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Does Gnow work with multi G.accts?

Jelly Bean Keyboard Android 4.2 apk

Hi all,
Check out the new JellyBean 4.2 keyboard, which is like Swype only better (IMHO). http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-android-4-2-keyboard-apk/
It allows you to swype to type, but as you are moving your finger the words it guesses show up right next to your finger. When it gets to the right word, you lift your finger, and it types the word. Very cool!
Be aware that you might have to google around to get the apk, as Google is trying to take down the leak. But it works great, and installs on your rooted phone just like any regular app.
for those who have forgotten:
Install the apk
Go to languages and input in settings and select the Android keyboard.
Go to any text box, pull down your notification bar, and select input method that way.
Enjoy!

Just installed this on my galaxy running cleanrom3.1D works great
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Installed bone stock it works
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Works pretty good, but can't seem to spell allot of words well.
If this version is what's running on the nexus4 they have allot of work to do imo
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I got this yesterday from droid life. But it don't seem to have a personal library where you can save words. I've been using swype beta for a while now and that's the best part of it. I can type my emails and passwords in and it remembers it. Saves so much time. Its a deal breaker if this doesn't include a personal library. I do like the suggested word though.

This is already in the apps and themes section.

good,thank you for your information

Installed it yesterday and I'm loving it!
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what am I missing? i installed it and it just seems like Sype (which I'm not a fan of)
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Woah just saw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO9GsEniITw
it doesn't do the floating text on my GS3. Why is that?

I know I'm running beans custom and if you go to language and input in setting there is a personal dictionary you can select that I've been using. It stinks you can't add words straight from the keyboard but at least it's a temporary workaround.

dbow32 said:
I got this yesterday from droid life. But it don't seem to have a personal library where you can save words. I've been using swype beta for a while now and that's the best part of it. I can type my emails and passwords in and it remembers it. Saves so much time. Its a deal breaker if this doesn't include a personal library. I do like the suggested word though.
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sumredhed567 said:
I know I'm running beans custom and if you go to language and input in setting there is a personal dictionary you can select that I've been using. It stinks you can't add words straight from the keyboard but at least it's a temporary workaround.
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Honestly I'd be shocked if the final version doesn't learn the words you use frequently automatically. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't let you add words manually though, Google seems to be going the apple route of less manual fiddling and more "sane defaults".
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Seems to be working fine on my S3 with CR3.1, hopefully we can get an update of the official release once it comes out.
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Scratch that "working fine" comment, I got a hot-reboot while typing which I am going to assume is because of the keyboard. Maybe you JB folks will have better luck.

Works great !!! Thank you
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I downloaded the first odex Incubus JB release and deodexed with the Kitchen. I forgot how I cannot stand the stock keyboard...
Needless to say, this is a brilliant alternative.

Hello,
the different link are dead....
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Can somebody please post this somewhere or fix the links please.
There was one on google play but that has been removed for some reason.

magpie22 said:
Can somebody please post this somewhere or fix the links please.
There was one on google play but that has been removed for some reason.
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Check your PM
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countryfolk07 said:
Check your PM
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Again.
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Can someone send me the link to download it please. The links seem to be dead. Once someone sends me the download I will post a mirror to download it.
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You can download the AOSP gesture keyboard from the play store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.inputmethod.latin

will try it out

The download links don't work

[app] HANGOUT APK

as new hangout app is not compatible with any of the tablets...
it can b sideloaded in our n7..
here is the apk »» https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6v499owk2l9eu6/com.google.android.talk-1.apk
just install n njoy.
ps: u will need latest google play services

Unfortunalty, the upgrade for last google play service is not available for our transformer tf101...
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Gzaw said:
Unfortunalty, the upgrade for last google play service is not available for our transformer tf101...
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Worked on my SL101, Google Play automatically updated itself a week ago (4.0.27).
THANKS!
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I'm running 4.1.6 (it just updated) of Play store and it has been trying to push the Hangouts update to me for a few days. I just haven't decided if I actually want it or not, I kinda liked Talk OK.

sidneyk said:
I just haven't decided if I actually want it or not, I kinda liked Talk OK.
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You should update to Hangouts! It's a very convenient app
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DK5 said:
You should update to Hangouts! It's a very convenient app
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I went ahead and took the plunge, it will just take some getting used to.

sidneyk said:
I went ahead and took the plunge, it will just take some getting used to.
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I took the plunge... can't say that I'm really happy with it... what are your thoughts?

bigbubbamcgee said:
I took the plunge... can't say that I'm really happy with it... what are your thoughts?
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It's OK, I guess. It interfaces fine with the older Talk and Google Talk on PC. Just seems like a lot of clutter that I won't use much. I don't have much need for group conversations for example. I just liked the simplicity of Talk. I just have to dig a little deeper to get the one on one conversations that I want than I used to have to do.

i have hangouts without this download.. perhaps its your rom.. im using raymans cm 10.1 the v.8 notice i said his rom.. not someone elses that took over his work.. everything works on this rom.. it rocks 3-7 days battery life uberness