Mapping Service - Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers

Hey guys, me again.
I've been using the P40 Pro for a while now but haven't really had to go anywhere because of lockdown. What mapping service do you use? I saw HereWeGo maps and I've been using that but just wondering if anyone found a better alternative?

Waze

sko4a said:
Waze
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Google maps
It works perfectly even without gms
You just need to install it from aurora store or apk

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3rd party app maps not showing up.

Huawei Mediapad stock ICS 4.0.3
Only real mod done Xposed Framework but no modules are active.
Any 3rd party app I try that uses the Google maps for it's map function won't show any maps in it.
Yet Google maps itself does. the Google is at version 6.6.
I know there's a newer version but when I update to that, when I try to open Google maps it shows a screen
that has a button "accept & continue". When I click it it shows a notification saying it can't connect to network yet everything else CAN connect to the network.
I don't really care whether the google maps works or not but I need it to work for where I do use it in the 3rd party apps.
Has anyone heard of this problem? Or has any kind of idea of what to do?
LunaEros said:
Huawei Mediapad stock ICS 4.0.3
Only real mod done Xposed Framework but no modules are active.
Any 3rd party app I try that uses the Google maps for it's map function won't show any maps in it.
Yet Google maps itself does. the Google is at version 6.6.
I know there's a newer version but when I update to that, when I try to open Google maps it shows a screen
that has a button "accept & continue". When I click it it shows a notification saying it can't connect to network yet everything else CAN connect to the network.
I don't really care whether the google maps works or not but I need it to work for where I do use it in the 3rd party apps.
Has anyone heard of this problem? Or has any kind of idea of what to do?
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Just use "OSM" you ca download it using the F-Froid store. In my opinion google the maps ap is really crappy. OSM provides online + offline maps so you wont need a internet connection after downlaoding the maps you needs.
The app I use the most that uses maps is Waze and that has it's own map system but I do like to use other apps that use the google map service.
How would that F-Droid help? It looks like it uses some other kind of system. The other apps I use look like they call the google service.
LunaEros said:
The app I use the most that uses maps is Waze and that has it's own map system but I do like to use other apps that use the google map service.
How would that F-Droid help? It looks like it uses some other kind of system. The other apps I use look like they call the google service.
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OSM uses free "open source maps" that means O.S.M.
I can't seem to find this OSM or openstreetmap (which I see other apps referring to) on there anywhere to even try it.
Have you downloaded F-Droid app and installed it on your phone?
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Oh, ok. So it works like the Xposed Framework.
Some apps are only available through this F-Droid interface itself then, correct?
LunaEros said:
Oh, ok. So it works like the Xposed Framework.
Some apps are only available through this F-Droid interface itself then, correct?
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You have to try it as I use another phone, but i install it always in that way no matter which phone.
I think I'll save that for a last resort
I haven't been having much luck getting things back to the way they were after I try something new.
If I can't find ANY other way to fix google's map service then I might try that.
Thanks.
Anyone else?
LunaEros said:
I think I'll save that for a last resort
I haven't been having much luck getting things back to the way they were after I try something new.
If I can't find ANY other way to fix google's map service then I might try that.
Thanks.
Anyone else?
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That means u use google's maps by choice? :crying:
I'm only using the google maps in the apps that call on google's service.
Waze it what I use most and it has it's own map system.
I want to save it as a last resort because I'm afraid of breaking anything else and not being able to get back.
Well I uninstalled the Xposed Framework and tested to see if that was what was doing it but it isn't.
So I put it back in.
Comeon! Someone has to have an idea on what could be causing it and how I can make the Google maps work right in other apps again.
LS.xD said:
That means u use google's maps by choice? :crying:
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Ok LS.xD, I did a little more looking at FDroid and from what I've seen it looks like it's kind of a separate market for apps.
If I were to install it would I still be able to use Play store?
And if I install it and find tha open street maps will that replace the ggogle map api service for 3rd party apps?
If it does and I eventually find a fix for the google api and decide I'd rather go back to that will uninstalling it return control back to Google?
I tried installing the gapps package for ics hoping that would overwrite whatever the problem is to no avail.
I've had over 150 views on this and no-one can give me any ideas?
What would you try if it were your device?

Guide to enable Google services on China variant AL00

Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby ?
Cheers!
Vincent
Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]
BigDisplay said:
Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]
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I should say Google framework instead of services. I need to test out Google assistant as I don't use it but "OK Google" might not work at all due to Hivoice.
I'll update this thread to reflect more facts.
I just used the browser to look up "Google play store" and it gave me an option to download/update it, I've never opened the app gallery and everything works fine ??
I do the same? thanks
pipereta said:
I just used the browser to look up "Google play store" and it gave me an option to download/update it, I've never opened the app gallery and everything works fine ?
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I do the same, thanks
BigDisplay said:
Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]
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Google assistant works ok
stestesteste said:
Google assistant works ok
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On the Chinese version??
BigDisplay said:
On the Chinese version??
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Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant
stestesteste said:
Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant
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Hello all. Every time I restart the phone, the Google assistant stops working. Is there a way to keep it as default?
I know thx. And i don't have the problem, i have bought the L29 version[emoji1303]
stestesteste said:
Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant
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Leechoonhwee said:
Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby
Cheers!
Vincent
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Does the location history of google (on maps) work with this solution?
richiriccardo said:
Does the location history of google (on maps) work with this solution?
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For my case, history is disabled but somehow it still works
Leechoonhwee said:
For my case, history is disabled but somehow it still works
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Since this will be my first Chinese Huawei phone, how does Hivoice work? and is it just as good as Google Assistant?
Thank you in advance.
Pointmanipo said:
Since this will be my first Chinese Huawei phone, how does Hivoice work? and is it just as good as Google Assistant?
Thank you in advance.
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I didn't try it lol
Leechoonhwee said:
I didn't try it lol
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So then you're using Google Assistant.
Pointmanipo said:
So then you're using Google Assistant.
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Not using Google assistant either
Chinese Mate 20x - location is China - I'm buggin
Leechoonhwee said:
Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby
Cheers!
Vincent
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Hi Vincent,
Thanks for the suggestion above. I have legit fried my tiny brain on all aspects of getting google play to activate/update install what have you.
My location in the App Store ALREADY says China - and I am still unable to open or update the Google Play Store.
Any other suggestions? I am also unable to create a Huawei ID for the phone, it keeps saying "Restricted" and won't let me. Any work-arounds for this?

Going to get the P40 pro but GMS still possible? and some other detail of the phones.

Hi, i think i am going to get the P40 pro once it is out
however, i have been using google services app for so long, the google drive, google map and google photo, google pay(and i am paying monthly too).
My most concern is i still want my photos to be automatically backup to the google photo, means that i need to get the GMS working.
Can i do so with the new P40 pro? I mean not rooting the device can i still get GMS working?
secondly, Google pay, is it already a fact that even if i can get GMS working, i still cannot use Google pay in Huawei phones?
Any body knows the touch sample rate of the phone? I see Xiaomi 10 pro has 180hz, Oppo Find x2 pro has 240hz, but P40 pro didn't mention this during the announcement.
Secondly, same thing happened to my old Huawei Mate 20 pro and Sony Xperia 1. when i move my fingers during the game (ex. pubg), my fingers have to travel long enough for it to detect movement. So during sniper time it is a nightmare. (my iphone 10 and Samsung S9+ are doing perfect in this area)
Yes Google pay will never work as the phone is not certified by Google. I have the P40 Pro in my hands.
tboy2000 said:
Yes Google pay will never work as the phone is not certified by Google. I have the P40 Pro in my hands.
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you already got one?!?! wow, do you play pubg to test out the touch sample rate?
and have you even seen the issue i have where you have to travel the finger long enough to get it detect the movement?
rayraymond said:
you already got one?!?! wow, do you play pubg to test out the touch sample rate?
and have you even seen the issue i have where you have to travel the finger long enough to get it detect the movement?
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I have it on loan. Sorry I don't play Pubg
tboy2000 said:
I have it on loan. Sorry I don't play Pubg
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How do you find it as I have it on preorder?
anyone else with experience to the phone?
DaveHTC200 said:
How do you find it as I have it on preorder?
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Loaned to me from Huawei for review.
It works , literally just saw Ben gadgets review with it working no issues
i saw Ben's review too, but he said he has to hack the phone.
i don't know what that means by hacking the phone... seems kinda risky
rayraymond said:
you already got one?!?! wow, do you play pubg to test out the touch sample rate?
and have you even seen the issue i have where you have to travel the finger long enough to get it detect the movement?
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I have it and install gms for google services but I notice that google play games not work and google pay , pubg you can install it and play it as facebook log in not google play data game .
snipeerz said:
I have it and install gms for google services but I notice that google play games not work and google pay , pubg you can install it and play it as facebook log in not google play data game .
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And android auto?? Is it working...
rayraymond said:
i saw Ben's review too, but he said he has to hack the phone.
i don't know what that means by hacking the phone... seems kinda risky
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Installing about 9 apk files, that's all.
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And android auto?? Is it working...
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I just try , no its not work
I wouldn't bother with a phone with no GMS even if you can side load. It won't be the same as integrated Google
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And android auto?? Is it working...
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Android auto works fine if you install GMS correctly. The only thing that isn't working for me is Google pay and my banking app.
Goronok said:
Android auto works fine if you install GMS correctly. The only thing that isn't working for me is Google pay and my banking app.
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I try to make 3 ways of gsm on my p40 pro and try android auto but not work anyway did google play games works ?
Google play and and android auto works for me. Google pay not
Rithina said:
Google play and and android auto works for me. Google pay not
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which method you use ?
see mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvhOD_oSPY not work at the end
most likely google Pay will not work untill the actual device is verified by google... ...
which may or may not happen at all ,,,
snipeerz said:
which method you use ?
see mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvhOD_oSPY not work at the end
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Used the method 4 from my thread here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/install-gms-google-play-store-t3992095

Cloning of P30 Pro to P40 Pro and Google services

I actually have a P30 Pro, if I buy a P40 Pro and I clone all my settings to the new P40 pro, will I have the Google services?
No, You want! I did it p30 pro to P40 pro - everything was moved BUT ring tones (custome) google chrome and wallpaper
I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?
Sergio_bodyweb said:
I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?
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NO, I have NO Google services and Google play store
Thank you.
Huawei support told me the same, you can have couple apps, but not the whole package.
I'm afraid I will not buy the amazing p40 pro, I'm sad.
May be a Xiaomi Mi 10 pro?
Sergio_bodyweb said:
Thank you.
Huawei support told me the same, you can have couple apps, but not the whole package.
I'm afraid I will not buy the amazing p40 pro, I'm sad.
May be a Xiaomi Mi 10 pro?
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You just need to follow the guides to install gms and use Gmail/YouTube/Maps etc. (unless i didn't understand your post properly)
animaleyes76 said:
You just need to follow the guides to install gms and use Gmail/YouTube/Maps etc. (unless i didn't understand your post properly)
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I know it can be done, but then, what happens every time a new EMUI is installed? All over again?
Sergio_bodyweb said:
I know it can be done, but then, what happens every time a new EMUI is installed? All over again?
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Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.
animaleyes76 said:
Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.
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Can confirm this as I updated a few days ago, all still working correctly
animaleyes76 said:
Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.
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DaveHTC200 said:
Can confirm this as I updated a few days ago, all still working correctly
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Woow, this changes!
Sergio_bodyweb said:
I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?
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My friend did it: installed Google Play Store/Services on P40 Pro. You can not clone from P30 Pro -> P40 Pro to get Google works
After cloning, will Google Pay work? That is, will the phone pass safetynet test?
I have install google gms on my p40 pro, then used phone-clone from my p30 pro. All apps except g-pay works. Maps, contacts, calendar, drive, the lot. Even my banking app and bankid on mobile.
Just not g-pay but I can live without that one ??
When I try to add a card g-pay states that I have root access or that the phone has been otherwise altered ?
NorSamsUser said:
I have install google gms on my p40 pro, then used phone-clone from my p30 pro. All apps except g-pay works. Maps, contacts, calendar, drive, the lot. Even my banking app and bankid on mobile.
Just not g-pay but I can live without that one
When I try to add a card g-pay states that I have root access or that the phone has been otherwise altered
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Can i ask which banking apps are working for you? I am getting mine tomorrow and trying to decide if its better installing gsm first, then clone. Or the other way around
It is Norwegian bank apps.
I have tried both approach, gms then phone-clone and vice versa.
My experience is that gms on a "empty" phone works best.
Obviously, the phone fails Android SafetyNet Test. You can search in Play Store and download an app to test yours out.
update
Confirm! Updated to .114 yesterday, all Google stuff work as it did.
personally me google play music doesn't work
So, does the phone pass Android SafetyNet Test now? Can check please?
I don't know about safetynet stuff, but my Gpay is working fine.
Did 2 purchases to date, both worked on first try.

Alternative App Advice

Hello, everybody.
I recently bought a P40 Pro, a phone that I am absolutely LOVING. The only minor issues that I'm having is finding reliable alternatives for a few things.
I absolutely love the device, the app gallery and Petal Search has been amazing, however I am struggling to find the following:
A free, reliable and easy to use alternative to Google Sheets.
A map app that works well and is as good as Google Maps for using as a satnav day to day.
And could somebody please teach me how to bookmark the Youtube HTTP so that I can put it on my front page?
Thanks a lot,
Cameron
Microsoft Excel
OnlyCams said:
Hello, everybody.
I recently bought a P40 Pro, a phone that I am absolutely LOVING. The only minor issues that I'm having is finding reliable alternatives for a few things.
I absolutely love the device, the app gallery and Petal Search has been amazing, however I am struggling to find the following:
A free, reliable and easy to use alternative to Google Sheets.
A map app that works well and is as good as Google Maps for using as a satnav day to day.
And could somebody please teach me how to bookmark the Youtube HTTP so that I can put it on my front page?
Thanks a lot,
Cameron
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I've been using the P40 Pro recently and I use excel as a replacement for sheets.
Map app; Here WeGo
OnlyCams said:
Hello, everybody.
I recently bought a P40 Pro, a phone that I am absolutely LOVING. The only minor issues that I'm having is finding reliable alternatives for a few things.
I absolutely love the device, the app gallery and Petal Search has been amazing, however I am struggling to find the following:
A free, reliable and easy to use alternative to Google Sheets.
A map app that works well and is as good as Google Maps for using as a satnav day to day.
And could somebody please teach me how to bookmark the Youtube HTTP so that I can put it on my front page?
Thanks a lot,
Cameron
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Hi, just got mine and so far Microsoft Office on the App Gallery has worked amazingly.
For maps I've always used Waze anyway but seen a few big names on App Gallery like Tom Tom and Here we go, which I think used to be Nokia maps.
OldDadTech said:
Hi, just got mine and so far Microsoft Office on the App Gallery has worked amazingly.
For maps I've always used Waze anyway but seen a few big names on App Gallery like Tom Tom and Here we go, which I think used to be Nokia maps.
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I've been using Waze for maps, I really like the layout and how I can control music from the app itself.
OnlyCams said:
Hello, everybody.
I recently bought a P40 Pro, a phone that I am absolutely LOVING. The only minor issues that I'm having is finding reliable alternatives for a few things.
I absolutely love the device, the app gallery and Petal Search has been amazing, however I am struggling to find the following:
A free, reliable and easy to use alternative to Google Sheets.
A map app that works well and is as good as Google Maps for using as a satnav day to day.
And could somebody please teach me how to bookmark the Youtube HTTP so that I can put it on my front page?
Thanks a lot,
Cameron
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For Google Sheets I just use Microsoft Office off of AppGallery which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
To replace Google Maps I've been using the new TomTom AmiGo app which is also on AppGallery.
And for YouTube - open it in your Huawei browser, click on the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and click 'Add To Homescreen.'
If you don't need to sign into YouTube you could just installed YouTube Vanced through Petal Search.
SiliconSundae said:
For Google Sheets I just use Microsoft Office off of AppGallery which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
To replace Google Maps I've been using the new TomTom AmiGo app which is also on AppGallery.
And for YouTube - open it in your Huawei browser, click on the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and click 'Add To Homescreen.'
If you don't need to sign into YouTube you could just installed YouTube Vanced through Petal Search.
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You also can sign into YouTube Vanced.
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You also can sign into YouTube Vanced.
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I've actually started to prefer YouTube Vanced over the actual YouTube app as Vanced allows you to play videod with the screen lock on. It's especially handy if you like listening to stuff on YouTube whilst driving.
For Google Maps, just download Google Maps apk. Works fine, you just can't login. Same goes for Google Chrome. For things like Google sheets, just open using Google Chrome and then add a shortcut to your home screen. You get an app icon and loads full screen. I did this for Google Photos.
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You also can sign into YouTube Vanced.
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I had no idea. Then that makes it a gazillion times better than the 'official' YouTube app.
G_S_P said:
For Google Maps, just download Google Maps apk. Works fine, you just can't login. Same goes for Google Chrome. For things like Google sheets, just open using Google Chrome and then add a shortcut to your home screen. You get an app icon and loads full screen. I did this for Google Photos.
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That's quite a useful tip. I don't really need to sign in to Maps so it's good to know that it's still an option on the P40 series.
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Dugdaily said:
I've been using Waze for maps, I really like the layout and how I can control music from the app itself.
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I didn't even know that you control music through Waze. Thanks.

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