[Q] Recomendations for best GPS App - General Questions and Answers

I like using Google Navigation, but it has been messed up every since they tried to update it and make it better. Since their update to their newer navigation, it no longer works at all. My phone never finds the GPS signal. If I downgrade Google navigation back to how it used to be it works great. But it's a pain because it always updates itself with all my other apps when I update them. I've already researched this problem and it appears to be a well known issue with the new version of the app and now one appears to know how to fix it.
As a result, I was hoping someone on here could make a recommendation for a different GPS app that they think is really good. I would prefer free. But I would be willing to buy one if it really works good. Please let me know what you suggest. Thanks.

Ok, The best two navigation apps which works offline( only GPS needed) are Sygic and City Go
I use Sygic which i feel is the best!
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If you are using the pro version have a look to see if power saving mode is active.
Failing this try another free version to see if they work (cardio trainer), as i know endomondo has always had issues on my SGS but none of the others have done.
i don't have any problems with the free version of endomondo (CM7, HTC Desire)
Cheers guys ill try cardio trainer out see how that runs.

Google Maps Not Working *Please Help*

Hello,
I need some help regarding the google maps application. Google maps are a big part of my phone and I always use it to get to places I am not familiar with, so it's a pretty important app to have. I have been using this app for a long time now and I also started to flash firmware and root phones. I am currently flashed to a pre-rooted version of Lollipop 5.0 and now my google maps is not working.
The problem I have is, when I start navigation the arrow or cursor moves into a random area and it glitches out it does not stay with my location, it always drifts off the map and goes into a different location and it's really slow to realize where I am at. I haven't had this problem EVER until now when I flashed my firmware, I am thinking maybe flashing it has something to do with this issue.
I am updated to the latest version and no matter what I do I still can't seem to find the solution as I been looking and doing some research for a while now.
If someone could help me find the solution on how to fix this, you would be a life saver and wouldn't know how to thank you.

Sygic

Can you guys post a video or describe your experience with this app. Ill try to post one later.
Since Joying and other brands prepackage(installed a pirated apk) and even advertise it, that MUST mean Sygic should work flawlessly.
Its Not.
Its horrible and just slow. After first I thought about returning the product but I waited till there was a custom rom. It still hasnt fixed the issue.
Ive seen videos for Sygic on MTCB and it looks like it runs great.
Since there are no plans for source do I have a paperweight.
I have an evo4g running 2.3 that runs sygic better and more responsive.
The Rk3188 on other devices runs things fine. Without source this is looking like a regret./
Ive also purchased Sygic and both the pirated app that it came with and the playstore version run horrible.
Heres how it usually acts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64BMmDhUWhY
And here it is after I force close it and clear its cache.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GECwFfaDhtI
PIC HERE
http://imgur.com/a/zaOuJ
I have a HotAudio unit... mtcd 5.1.1.
It comes with IGO preinstalled (pirated), not sygic. It works well but its gui is old stylish.
I installed sygic and initially it goes well. I did yesterday so I have to check more time.
Can you post a video on order to see what is "slow" for you? And then we can compare...
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I use sygic as my main GPS on my Joying unit. No issues at all. Installed it from Google Play Store and purchased the lifetime traffic etc.. for it.
My unit did not come with a map card. They emailed me a link to iGo. Do we know these are pirated? I know it seems like it is, and most likely is, but is there a way to tell?
I have not tried iGo or Sygic. I just downloaded the map of my city in Google Maps. works pretty good
Runs fine on my MTCD KD unit. Sometimes it is slow on startup, but when loaded it's fine. Can you describe horrible and slow?
I update my original post with a video
Which rom do you have? Stock or custom (Malaysk)?
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ikerg said:
Which rom do you have? Stock or custom (Malaysk)?
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Ive tried stock, update for stock. Malaysk V1-v5. All with the same problem. You guys must be lucky to have a working model if Im the only one having this issue. Ive emailed Sygic directly with the response I got from the seller and awaiting a response from them. Joying advertises this on their product page which is why I bought this.
Mine works ok with sygic. It is a little slow initially (and if you interrupt the loading it screws up the interface) but otherwise works flawlesly.
Working great for me
I typically use Nokia Maps but i tested Sygic this morning, works fine all the way to my work
Did all of you all get Sygic from Joying? I just got iGo.
I might just get it from the Play Store and try it out
Also - Google Maps is updating to allow offline storage on sd cards:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/09/google-maps-for-android-lets-you-save-maps-to-an-sd-card/
masri1987 said:
I typically use Nokia Maps but i tested Sygic this morning, works fine all the way to my work
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SO its super clear I have a defective unit yet doctorman and joying refuse to do an even exchange even though both claim warranty.
Doctorman(joying-usa) wanted more money from to fix the unit. I refused since I paid for a working item and not a defective unit.
can anyone post a video like mine so i could compare please
transitoyspace said:
can anyone post a video like mine so i could compare please
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i have same issue: slow on startup, slow navigation, sometimes freeze. My app is original from play store, with lifetime trafic and radar
colostro said:
i have same issue: slow on startup, slow navigation, sometimes freeze. My app is original from play store, with lifetime trafic and radar
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I have asked to Sygic Support
Reply from Sygic "Facebook Support"
Thank you for contacting Sygic.
We are sorry but Sygic GPS Navigation app is primarly designed only for smartphones and tablets. Unfortunately we are not able to quarantee proper functionality of our application on Android car radios.
Thank you for understanding.
If you have any other question, or need any further assistance, just reply to this message to open the ticket again.
I have purchased sygic and it works ok. But it is a bit of a beast and slow to start.
For me, I keep Sygic and also Maps.ME loaded onto the device for having something that is pure offline and maps stored locally that I know will work when I don't have an internet connection.
In town I use google maps (and have stored offline of the local town), and often google maps also if I have internet/tethering for traffic.
Same here:
Slow on startup, but then it works fine.
But i do have a different issue with Sygic + Poweramp.
Poweramp doesn't lower the sound volume correctly, if there is a notification from Sygic.
I have Poweramp V3 installed, which should Support this Audiofocus thing, so i guess Sygic is the problem.
Has anyone similar issues?
Or even a solution?
Pedaaa said:
Same here:
Slow on startup, but then it works fine.
But i do have a different issue with Sygic + Poweramp.
Poweramp doesn't lower the sound volume correctly, if there is a notification from Sygic.
I have Poweramp V3 installed, which should Support this Audiofocus thing, so i guess Sygic is the problem.
Has anyone similar issues?
Or even a solution?
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i have same issues!
Problem in Poweramp!
When you open Radio, poweramp not stopped. Playing in background.
Did u try the new Firmware from Joying
Date: Sep 20th, 2016
Fixed some bugs.
Update Head Unit Android 5.1.1 lollipop MCU(JY-1.90)
It shortens the Boot of my Tomtom Go App. it loads now 2/3 times faster then before.

Are there any usable ROMs?

Are there any ROMs that work well/ respond to touch quickly?
I recently pulled out my old tf201 to try to start using it again. I was able to get the last version of HairyBean working.. But it is really really slow. Like I'll click a button and maybe 30 seconds later it will respond (or tell me the app isn't responding). I mostly use it for my kids to watch shows. Once the show starts it works great, but just navigating the menus and apps to get to the shows can be excruciating. Also, I know thisdevice has WiFi issues just due to the all metal construction, but I feel like the WiFi is even slower than what it used to be when I actually used this 5 years ago or so.
I flashed a couple of other ROMs and either had a lot of bugs, or couldn't get root, or something. Does anyone have any recommendation for a ROM that works well and is actually usable? Thanks!
Anyone??!! I recently put kashmellow (tduros android M). Gapps no longer works so I didn't install that. Many people say its fast w/no gapps. But mine is barely usable. So slow. What the heck happened to these devices? Thing used to be a beast! Believe it came with ICS
I use KatKiss timduru site and xda thread, it is Android 4.4.4 ROM and it is quite fast an somewhat usable. I also have old Google Play Services 10.5.42 that mostly do not crash so even Play store works. However many new apps either cannot be installed or crash because of missing NEON support, sometimes older apk versions work. Basically I keep it for lot of old stuff that still works but don't update anything (or keep Titanium backup of apk+data and often restore back to old version when newer one crashes or needs newer play services).

Possible to install GPS Tracking App on recent candybar/flip phones?

Hi, i'd like to ask if it's possible to install apk or root the phone to install GPS tracking app on candybar phones for senior citizens?
Because my dad only uses Candybar kind of phones and he dislike touchscreens.
My family would also like to track where he go in case he goes missing(sometimes he lost his way and comes back at midnight) and we tried solution like gps tracking device instead of a phone but he lost that small device so i'm back to square one.
i found this this "Nokia 8110 4G" flip phone so i was wondering if it's install gps tracker apps?
or is there any candybar phone that you guys can recommend me to get with those capabilities?
any help would be appreciated thank you!
Herald33 said:
There have some good tracking apps as far as I know.This helps me to track everything I want to know. Even I can easily get the updates what my kids are doing and their location as well.
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Hi, thanks for the response. But my question is about the candybar/flip phone whether or not can they install apk or does it require flashing for that specific flip phone in order to install gps tracking apks

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