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Installing Google Maps Mobile

I downloaded and installed Google Maps Mobile, but can't find it on my phone (not in Programs and can't find the file using Google Search). I read on another forum that there is a cab for easy installation.
Can someone help me get it up and running?
Thanks in advance.

http://www.google.com/mobile/default/maps.html
type in your number and it will send you the link to download the cab

Already did Google Maps Mobile install process
Thanks for the quick reply, Joel. I already had the link sent to my Fuze. I clicked install and it seemed to go through the installation process.
But I can't find the program anywhere in my phone. Am I missing where to look for it?
Please advise.

when you clicked the link did you rn the cab after it downloaded or did you just click the link and download the file

next step
I didn't run the cab because I couldn't find where it was downloaded to?
Can you help me find it?
Thanks.

try looking though your my document files to begin with, do you have a storage card

Not there
I looked in My Docs and nothing. Cabs usually install into Windows, but nothing there.
I tried Google Desktop search and XP search in my Mobile Device while synced to my PC and gmaps didn't show up.
I read about amazegps. Any thoughts on alternatives to Google?

you might try tomtom for turn by turn directions, but your phone has to support what phone do you have.
another way to find your google maps is to download it again and select where to save it so that you can find it

Thanks for the assist
I appreciate your taking the time.
I'll try downloading again, but not sure there is that option on my Fuze. I'll explore other GPS options.
On a last note, I have a 5 MB limit on Internet use. Does GPS eat up a lot of data?
Thanks again. Over and out.

Gps does not use data, however google maps streams the maps to your phone though your internet connection when you use it and only uses gps for your location.
On tomtom however the maps are local on your phone, and is free of internet restraint
try here..... it is in the kaiser/tilt section but it should work on your phone, you get to download one free map.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679
EDIT: ps you may need gps test to kick start your gps on
http://classic.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24687&associateid=9

is it possible to have offline maps of india for google. i dont have GPS in my phone. i hope if there is any solution to it.

sakshamkatyal said:
is it possible to have offline maps of india for google. i dont have GPS in my phone. i hope if there is any solution to it.
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no, google streams its map data, you can't download their maps to allow you "offline" use

[Q] Offline maps

Hey,
Wish google maps wouldn't require INTERNET connection and would work offline.
Since this is currently a fact...
I'm writing an application on Android and looking for Map Lib SDK that will enable me to display objects(layer) on top of a map in OFFLINE mode.
Having problems find one. Will appreciate your help.

I doubt Google will add offline feature ever. I have modded Google Maps app and added maps caching (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737119), but you need something for Maps API. I want to mod Maps API as well, but I have many more important things to do right now, so maybe in the future.

Thanks for the reply.
It sounds too good. I'm going to try that.
From you description, I just need to copy the zip folder to SD card.
I'm new to Android, but shouldn't I install any *.apk?
Appreciate your elaboration on installation method.
Another question.
Once it'll be installed, how to store maps in SD card and make google load them offline. When phone connected to the internet, will it take the map offline or from web?
Thanks

Ohh, I had mistaken. I wanted to give you this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887
But as I said: this is an app with caching, not Maps API library, so it doesn't give you possibility to cache maps in your own app.

Google Maps 5.1 is out

don't know where to post this. It is the latest from Google.
Get Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Places with Hotpot, and Latitude
*Navigation: Free, voice-guided GPS navigation system
*Places with Hotpot: Find, rate, and get recommendations for places
*Latitude: See friends on the map and check in at places
Keywords: Google Maps, Navigation, Places, Hotpot, Latitude, directions
Recent changes:
* Check in at places with Google Latitude to let friends know you're there.
* Get automatically checked out when you leave.
* Turn on automatic check-ins at places you choose or check-in notifications in Latitude's settings.
Latest version: 5.1.0 (for all Android versions)
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/google-maps/com.google.android.apps.maps#

Thanks for info

cool. thanks for the info

Thanks for the heads up, will be sure to give it a shot.

Thanks for the info above

is it possible for anyone to upload the latest Google Maps apks on this thread? My problem is that i get the stupid 'not supported by your carrier' error when attempting to update. I have been able to update my google maps to 5.0 from outside the market and it is working fine, so i really don't understand the carrier related error. Please, anyone? Its free after all.
Thanks!

They need to stop cluttering up Gmaps with useless stuff. Becoming bloated slowly but surely.

But 5.2 is the newest...
twitter.com/#!/GoogleMobile/status/43345991268704256

Yep, Market shows the new version is 5.2.0

Yes, 5.2.0 is the new version of Google maps.
What's in this version:
- Post your reviews of places to Twitter.
- Check in at places with Google Latitude to earn status and share with friends.
- Ping Latitude friends to ask them to check in. Friends will get a check-in request notification from you.
- Search for a place to check in from Latitude if it's not in the suggested list of plac
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SilentSummer said:
They need to stop cluttering up Gmaps with useless stuff. Becoming bloated slowly but surely.
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Agreed. Adding functionality to the map functions is one thing, but adding lots of extraneous bling is quite another.

Ver 5.2.0 is out, what's news?

The search feature on Maps has completely stopped working for me. Nothing I search is returning results... Is anyone else having this problem?
I really need this feature working on my phone before I fly to LA next week, its unbelievable how much I depend on it :-/
Running
MyTouch 3G Slide
ROM: CM7

any gmaps 5.2.0 APK :S i can´t update

Here it is,just pulled it up from the market,works quite good

Is there any reason to upgrade?
Given that Latitude is a non-starter (for me), is there any reason to get the newer version? I've been avoiding it since it didn't seem to have anything new besides bloatware that I'd rather avoid.

thanks for the apk file was looking for it..

yixmal said:
The search feature on Maps has completely stopped working for me. Nothing I search is returning results... Is anyone else having this problem?
I really need this feature working on my phone before I fly to LA next week, its unbelievable how much I depend on it :-/
Running
MyTouch 3G Slide
ROM: CM7
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yup, me too. I downgraded to 5.0 and it works fine.

jdriskill said:
yup, me too. I downgraded to 5.0 and it works fine.
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can you put the 5.0 apk here for me?

brut?
Is there an brut version? Navigation still does not work here officially :-/

[APP]Google Maps 5.2 is out

Download the latest version of Google maps, no longer need to carry printed map.
Get Google Maps, while enjoying the navigation (beta), local information (Support Hotpot) and positioning
* Navigation: GPS voice navigation system for free
* Local Information (Support Hotpot): to find businesses, the score and see recommended sites
* Location: on the map the whereabouts of your friends and register your location
Keywords: Google maps, navigation, local information, Hotpot, location, route
ABOUT THIS APP
UPDATED:March 3, 2011
CURRENT VERSION:5.2.0
REQUIRES ANDROID:1.6 and up
SIZE:5.9M
PRICE:Free
URL：the forums do not let me post the url, u can find it in google market
Enjoy it

seriously, do you work for google? you just signed up for xda to mention that?

Google Maps on Android
Market Link

Here it is

I love a nice Hotpot.
Thinks it should read hotspot though

boodies said:
seriously, do you work for google? you just signed up for xda to mention that?
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Excellent !

Thank you!
Sometimes it seems some members here don't understand the basics of the Market: NOT ALL APPS are available in ALL countries.
So, please, don't send a link to the Android Market, it is USELESS.
We've already tried there!

nevermind everything is fixed...

hey, how to unlock navigation in other countries?

Thanks for the file...

android_master said:
Here it is
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Thanks for the file...

cool and does it possible to use it offline with sd card files ?

Thank you for this! Didnt wanted to download at first and then i noticed i am not loged in lmao
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

android_master said:
Here it is
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5.2.1 pretty please if you can, has some routing issues fixed

APK 5.2.1
Yeah can someone put the 5.2.1 on here.
My market refuses to download or install Gmaps, Only when I use an APK install it works, but then it won't update via the market (the download keeps failing or not even starting)
Weird issue though since I did a full wipe after a new rom install (HTC Desire GSM, Cyanogen Nightly Build 15, s-off with Alpharev). All other google apps install just fine.
The APK should resolve this untill the next update probably :-((
The only thing I didn't try yet is a Dalvik wipe before the rom install or gapps, should I?
Any clues about how to fix this or a link to the 5.2.1. HDPI version?
Cheers

Google maps v5.2.1
Here are the attachments for Google maps, Street and My tracks. Have fun.

how to install google map..

i just flash CM7 and gapps..but i cant have google maps..i search at market...cant be download also..
please help me...where i can get google map??

i simply type in google map in Android Market
then click install
done
maybe you just need to install Android Market spoof app, to make it think it is in USA

Get the gapps.zip from CM wiki... it'll contain the market (or get the market.apk itself).

AllGamer said:
i simply type in google map in Android Market
then click install
done
maybe you just need to install Android Market spoof app, to make it think it is in USA
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i already flash gapps...i already have market..when i search google map at market...it is not available...

In Malaysia, updates to google maps are not available for some ****ed up reason. It is very frustrating how google shuns markets outside the US. I have no idea why we dont have Google+, Blogger, Chrometophone (the list goes on)
However a workaround(bug) to this is just to wait for another update to come along in your android market. When this happens, there will be an option to update ALL apps. Choose this one and google maps will update and install as well. Just be patient, or download an app that gets updates frequently

praveenmarkandu said:
In Malaysia, updates to google maps are not available for some ****ed up reason. It is very frustrating how google shuns markets outside the US. I have no idea why we dont have Google+, Blogger, Chrometophone (the list goes on)
However a workaround(bug) to this is just to wait for another update to come along in your android market. When this happens, there will be an option to update ALL apps. Choose this one and google maps will update and install as well. Just be patient, or download an app that gets updates frequently
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Ever thought about it's not Google mocking you but the government restricting the market in MY to get certain apps?
Especially those apps you mentioned leave an impression that tools enabling quick sharing of opinions are blocked.

Market enabler? Tried that? Fake one of the US providers and try searching again. If not, google that .apk and install it manually...

rentaric said:
Ever thought about it's not Google mocking you but the government restricting the market in MY to get certain apps?
Especially those apps you mentioned leave an impression that tools enabling quick sharing of opinions are blocked.
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errr..... nice try. but no. twitter and facebook are still very much available. and that doesnt explain why i cant find chrometophone. It's Google.

praveenmarkandu said:
errr..... nice try. but no. twitter and facebook are still very much available. and that doesnt explain why i cant find chrometophone. It's Google.
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Use market enabler then and fake a US carrier.