Anyone knows if TomTom is coming for Android soon? And waiting for that, does anyone have a good substitute? I cant use Google Maps when I´m driving
Co-Pilot ?...
Not sure when/if TomTom is coming, but Co-Pilot seems OK so far, and it's pretty cheap for UK and Ireland.
i doubt tomtom would come to android as they are developing for iphone and im not 100% sure but that might be exclusive at least for the time being.
I use copilot, and not troubles what so ever. only £22 bargain if you ask me and so easy to use.
I'm a big fan of copilot on my Magic - and I'm hoping I'll be OK to transfer it to the hero tomorrow when it arrives - It actually costs 25.99 because the market price (£22 somthing) doesn't have the VAT added.
I've heard of folk having glitches on hero as it supposedly clashes a bit with the sense UI. However the trick Ive read is to clear the defaults in the home app (I think through app manager) then when you press home button next it gives you the option to toggle off the Sense UI and allows progs like copilot to run ubersmoothly since the sense UI is not swalowing as much resources. You can toggle it back on after the journey I guess.
Daisy - +1 for CoPilot
maikie said:
i doubt tomtom would come to android as they are developing for iphone and im not 100% sure but that might be exclusive at least for the time being.
I use copilot, and not troubles what so ever. only £22 bargain if you ask me and so easy to use.
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TomTom develop software for their own platfrom, for Windows Mobile last and finally; iPhone. So I fail to see how they could have any exclusivity there.
Actually, I bet TomTom have been looking hard into Android as a possible platform for their own devices, especially after the new Garmin and Mio GPS phones.
Cant find copilot on android market.
Hi
When I search for copilot using market on my hero I get no hits.
Were can I find it, hints please.
/Jonas
jonas.wiberg said:
Hi
When I search for copilot using market on my hero I get no hits.
Were can I find it, hints please.
/Jonas
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Really? I found it straight away. Have you searched for copilot wrote exactly like that? No spaces?
AndNav2 is working nicely for me. its in alpha so expect some crashes but all in all its ok, and freee!
barryallott said:
AndNav2 is working nicely for me. its in alpha so expect some crashes but all in all its ok, and freee!
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The only problem with AndNav is that you require a constant network connection.
Cant find CoPilot.
nicelad_uk said:
Really? I found it straight away. Have you searched for copilot wrote exactly like that? No spaces?
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Ok, now i know why.
I live in Sweden, I only get to download the freeware.
/Jonas
Alternative choice for GPS navigation could be Nav4All.
I've installed it and seem not so bad. Actually I need to test it into a real environment like a trip on car...
Regards.
Alex
claxx said:
Anyone knows if TomTom is coming for Android soon? And waiting for that, does anyone have a good substitute? I cant use Google Maps when I´m driving
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Copilot is good - no camera database and limited voices but the navigation itself and working with this phone is really good. The lane guidance feature works really well and is a plus over tomtom. NO reservations after changing
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The only problem with AndNav is that you require a constant network connection.
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Not so, with AndNav2 you create map tiles (which can be downloaded) and the program uses these. All you need a network connection is to calculate the inital route.
cdyat said:
Copilot is good - no camera database and limited voices but the navigation itself and working with this phone is really good. The lane guidance feature works really well and is a plus over tomtom. NO reservations after changing
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There is a camera database, you can go onto their website to download it.
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There is a camera database, you can go onto their website to download it.
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Thanks for this -- much appreciated. Got no points and want to keep it this way!
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The only problem with AndNav is that you require a constant network connection.
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I tried Andnav but found the map coverage not particularly great .
So awaiting my new sd card then off to copilot I will go
Have fun
Devchef1
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I saw this at the http://www.alk.com store. They're selling copilot Live 8 with maps for $19.99. limited time of course. I got my copy.
What do you think? I'm considering it since it's only $20. Not thrilled with amAze or nav4all, both free. I like google maps but it's not voice navigation.
I watched this review and it looks pretty good. Can't beat 20 bucks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3sI0iu1OQk
Bought and used this weekend just for short trips around town. Handy and worked okay but not a replacement for my Garmin.
$20 seemed too cheap to pass up.
Used it this morning. Works great. Kiss AT&T telenav good bye!
Think they're trying to get users hooked before someone converts 'Google Maps with Voice naviagtion' to WM for free!!!
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Think they're trying to get users hooked before someone converts 'Google Maps with Voice naviagtion' to WM for free!!!
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That was my thought.
lol damn, saw this too late... It's $24.99 now...
i jumped on this deal too. if you download the pc app for it they even offer a new map for free. the new map is outdated though. both maps do not have my neighborhood on them. my neighborhood is about 2 years old and just started showing on maps within the last year. ocn had it mapped last summer and it showed on both google and tomtom this summer. i'm pretty surprised that it's not on the new map.
I used to use co-pilot but gave up because I called them way too many times to reset my "keys". It was hard to explain to them that I flashed my "custom" rom like I changed underwears. The lady there would questioned me why I have so much problem. I guess they think I am installing it in various phones of mine. So I switched to IGO8 to get away from having to call them when I flash another custom rom.
I used to sent in logs of areas that I droved that are not in their maps...and they would update their maps.
As far as their GPS, it is pretty good.
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I used to use co-pilot but gave up because I called them way too many times to reset my "keys". It was hard to explain to them that I flashed my "custom" rom like I changed underwears. The lady there would questioned me why I have so much problem. I guess they think I am installing it in various phones of mine. So I switched to IGO8 to get away from having to call them when I flash another custom rom.
I used to sent in logs of areas that I droved that are not in their maps...and they would update their maps.
As far as their GPS, it is pretty good.
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Hi SL...I also have it..do not need to call....all you need to do is to de-activate CoPilot before you flash and the re-activate when done. I hope this helps anyone.
Thanks for the tip! I bought it & installed, but wondered if there would be issues next time I decided to flash...
now with deactivate button
I went for the deal. So far I like it, but haven't used it enough to make an informed judgement. (as well as its my first tbt nav app). I did want to say to SL thatCopilot Live 8 has a deactivate button in the app now so there is no need to call support if you load a new ROM .....as long as you remember to deactivate it first.
I bought it over the 'sale' weekend, and have flashed twice since then without de-activating it. I don't use the 2577 folder install method, I use Sashimi to copy the entire \Program Files\CoPilot directory structure from a backup location. The first time I run it it needs to re-activate, but it only takes a couple seconds.
Can anyone confirm the necessity of de-activating before flashing?
I did it also.
So far soo good ! .
I used to have the old IPAQ Nav program moved over from my old IPaq 6515 to my previous HTC diamond. It worked well , but the graphic was basic.
Since to weeks I have the Samsung Omnia 2 (Bell Canada)and the new CoPilot seems to run very nice (at least graphic wise) and I find it preety easy to use.
Anyway for 20 bucks was a great value !
Works much better then Google maps. The Copilot maps don't have my Street either, my development is about 2 years old. Very good user interface.
Ironically enough , close to my house they made a link between two streets a year ago , and I see it on Copilot , but not on Google maps on-line !
Go figure..
Sorry if this has been asked, I saw a video on youtube that said it did. So does have built in GPS?
p.s. search is temporarily down.
No, the one available from sears doesn't have the chip. This device has many names and a couple different configurations from different companies. One is available w/ 3g radio, gps, and 1 gig of ram. It's available for order from some import sites. Ours unfortunatly is only 512 and no 3g or gps. with that said, their is support for an external bluetooth gps device.
Thanks for the heads up. Damn, kind of a let down(for me). It still is one of the best spec'd tablets out right now for the price. How do you like it????
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No, the one available from sears doesn't have the chip. This device has many names and a couple different configurations from different companies. One is available w/ 3g radio, gps, and 1 gig of ram. It's available for order from some import sites. Ours unfortunatly is only 512 and no 3g or gps. with that said, their is support for an external bluetooth gps device.
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What variant has those specs?
vinscuzzy said:
Thanks for the heads up. Damn, kind of a let down(for me). It still is one of the best spec'd tablets out right now for the price. How do you like it????
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I can only answer for myself. I am using the stock software. I have not modified it in any way. I have been able to find enough apps to do what I want with the device as it is supplied from Sears. Would I like more, sure. I would like to have flash working. While I really don't care about youtube, it would be handy to be able to pull some things up for my music lessons. The guys on this forum have done more in 10 days than any other group that I have ever seen. They have mod'd this device all over the place. One guy has reported that he even has a wince version almost ready to release as a beta. Honestly, the hardware on this thing is fantastic. I admit the software is not up to the same caliber as the hardware. I am just too busy to play with mod'ing mine right now. I am going out of town for two weeks and I don't want to screw it up just before I go and then I will be pissed off the whole time I am gone. I believe the experts on this forum have said the device is un-brickable. And from all of the discussions, I believe this to be true and not just hot air. My advice - If you can get a refurbished one buy it fast at 279. If not then buy it on sale this coming Thursday for 379. If all else fails then shell out the 400 for a brand new one. If it can't do it now I am sure these guys will make it do it before Christmas. IMO
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...D-screen-16GB-SSD-1GHz-Tegra-wholesalers.html
Here's the tablet in question from an Malata, the supplier that sold it to viewsonic. It's a bit pricy though.
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http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...D-screen-16GB-SSD-1GHz-Tegra-wholesalers.html
Here's the tablet in question from an Malata, the supplier that sold it to viewsonic. It's a bit pricy though.
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Wth? By that link it looks like flash is working. Hey, it even comes with a custom case with the cutouts for the buttons and stuff. They probably have a kickass market too! ;P
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http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...D-screen-16GB-SSD-1GHz-Tegra-wholesalers.html
Here's the tablet in question from an Malata, the supplier that sold it to viewsonic. It's a bit pricy though.
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would definatly get that if it were a bit cheaper, like the 450 range with 3g and GPS
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I can only answer for myself. I am using the stock software. I have not modified it in any way. I have been able to find enough apps to do what I want with the device as it is supplied from Sears. Would I like more, sure. I would like to have flash working. While I really don't care about youtube, it would be handy to be able to pull some things up for my music lessons. The guys on this forum have done more in 10 days than any other group that I have ever seen. They have mod'd this device all over the place. One guy has reported that he even has a wince version almost ready to release as a beta. Honestly, the hardware on this thing is fantastic. I admit the software is not up to the same caliber as the hardware. I am just too busy to play with mod'ing mine right now. I am going out of town for two weeks and I don't want to screw it up just before I go and then I will be pissed off the whole time I am gone. I believe the experts on this forum have said the device is un-brickable. And from all of the discussions, I believe this to be true and not just hot air. My advice - If you can get a refurbished one buy it fast at 279. If not then buy it on sale this coming Thursday for 379. If all else fails then shell out the 400 for a brand new one. If it can't do it now I am sure these guys will make it do it before Christmas. IMO
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Like you, I am using the stock software, and have not modified it, other than to add the folio flash apk. Flash now works great. It is a great device and I am eagerly awaiting the update from VS
another option is to use a BT GPS puck and an app like Bluetooth GPS to simulate an internal gps.
In the Malata link that Marican posted, it talks about adding GPS like it is something they can "plug-in" upon request. If that were true, it sounds like for $40, we might be able to get the same thing and stick it in the unit. Anyone have any ideas about how they are adding GPS?
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Talk2Rider said:
In the Malata link that Marican posted, it talks about adding GPS like it is something they can "plug-in" upon request. If that were true, it sounds like for $40, we might be able to get the same thing and stick it in the unit. Anyone have any ideas about how they are adding GPS?
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There's a space on the board for a GPS on a chip, as well as a mini PCI-e socket and space for a SIM socket. Might be doable with a bit of soldering, which I might be attempting soon.
Let me know how it goes is like to put a gps card in there
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another option is to use a BT GPS puck and an app like Bluetooth GPS to simulate an internal gps.
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I got mine to work using bluetooth gps on the g-tablet and share gps on my droid 1. Worked beautifully. Now i need to root my droid so I can tether internet. Anyone know of good in car mounts for this thing?
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No, the one available from sears doesn't have the chip. This device has many names and a couple different configurations from different companies. One is available w/ 3g radio, gps, and 1 gig of ram. It's available for order from some import sites. Ours unfortunatly is only 512 and no 3g or gps. with that said, their is support for an external bluetooth gps device.
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Just to confirm, in Italy Olivetti is proposing Olipad100, which is a version of G-Tablet with 1 GB RAM (but no GPS, unfortunately), as reported here:
http://forum.android-dev.it/olipad100-viewsonic-g-tablet-rimarchiato-512mb-t2980.html
It is my understanding that you do not need to root your android phone when you use 'Easy Tether' program available on Market.
GPS Chip soldering
KorbenD said:
There's a space on the board for a GPS on a chip, as well as a mini PCI-e socket and space for a SIM socket. Might be doable with a bit of soldering, which I might be attempting soon.
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How did the soldering go? I wanted to try the same, but wanted to know, how did it go for you before actually trying it myself.
makbruno said:
How did the soldering go? I wanted to try the same, but wanted to know, how did it go for you before actually trying it myself.
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There is tons more info in this post on the internal gps. Hope this helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062333
hello there...
is there any gps software that compatible with my sgs2 that running without any data charge?i mean it just using my gps,not gprs other than google maps because it suck a lot..
there are a few out on the market some are free. others you buy. These programs use internal maps and gps, no data.
igo, tomtom to name a ew which are compatible with android phones.
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there are a few out on the market some are free. others you buy. These programs use internal maps and gps, no data.
igo, tomtom to name a ew which are compatible with android phones.
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These phones don't seriously have an internal GPS antenna; do they? If I turn my data signal off I get no GPS.
How does the GPS work exactly in these phones? I mean with data on I guess it somehow uses tower triangulation to find the phone...but how does it work with the data network dis-activated? I'm confused.
The phone has full gps chip and aerials, with the data connection off agps won't work so well, and google maps won't work, but anything that stores there maps locally will work.
GPS fix will take longer without agps
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So without data it will still get a lock? You're saying that the phone DOES have a GPS antenna inside?
I've tried it before and it just seems like it searches for satellites forever and never gets a lock.
Starholdest said:
So without data it will still get a lock? You're saying that the phone DOES have a GPS antenna inside?
I've tried it before and it just seems like it searches for satellites forever and never gets a lock.
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Wow, ofcourse it has a GPS antenna
It does take some time to lock for the first time (like 2 minutes), but it works well.
Starholdest said:
So without data it will still get a lock? You're saying that the phone DOES have a GPS antenna inside?
I've tried it before and it just seems like it searches for satellites forever and never gets a lock.
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Yes it does, but a cold lock with no data connection will take quite a while.
Also make sure you have a clear view of the sky.
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Cosmic Blue said:
there are a few out on the market some are free. others you buy. These programs use internal maps and gps, no data.
igo, tomtom to name a ew which are compatible with android phones.
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igo and tomtom for android? please do share a link. i've got copilot live premium which works quite well, but aside from that and navigon, i haven't seen any other navigation software for android (excluding of course google navigation).
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Yes it does, but a cold lock with no data connection will take quite a while.
Also make sure you have a clear view of the sky.
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So why does it take so long to get a lock compared to lets say a regular GPS unit that you put in your car? Is it because the antenna is smaller?
Starholdest said:
So why does it take so long to get a lock compared to lets say a regular GPS unit that you put in your car? Is it because the antenna is smaller?
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Much smaller component GPS than a standalone GPS unit .
jje
Starholdest said:
So why does it take so long to get a lock compared to lets say a regular GPS unit that you put in your car? Is it because the antenna is smaller?
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It should take the same amount of time in most cases. But sometimes the circumstances are different. A typical fix time i 5-30seconds for my SGS2, but sometimes it is slower.
And if your chip for some reason needs a complete configuration from the satellites it could take up to 10-15 minutes to get a fix (exceptional situation).
dubbel post...
andrej.marinic said:
igo and tomtom for android? please do share a link. i've got copilot live premium which works quite well, but aside from that and navigon, i haven't seen any other navigation software for android (excluding of course google navigation).
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Direct Linking To WAREZ Sites is Against Forum Rules will have links to programs or direct you to where to find them.
my apologies I did not realize that I was breaking the rules.
tjtj4444 said:
It should take the same amount of time in most cases. But sometimes the circumstances are different. A typical fix time i 5-30seconds for my SGS2, but sometimes it is slower.
And if your chip for some reason needs a complete configuration from the satellites it could take up to 10-15 minutes to get a fix (exceptional situation).
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I see.
I tried it today with data off and it couldn't get a lock I had it trying for 5+ minutes...I was outside with no blockages...
Starholdest said:
I see.
I tried it today with data off and it couldn't get a lock I had it trying for 5+ minutes...I was outside with no blockages...
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With data off and corrupt calendar data in the GPS chip it takes even more than 5 minutes.
Wait 15 minutes instead. This time is required due to the extremely low bit rate from gps satellites (50 bits/s).
Another idea is to download gps test from market and clear and update agps-data, this requires data connection on.
Both these solutions are known to work for others, hopefully one of them works for you.
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@cosmic blue:
warez link reported!
also, to clarify a few things here:
there is no tomtom for android.
basically, there is igo, navigon and ndrive.
these are offline navigation apps that do not require a data connection for navigation, since their maps, pois, voices... are stored on the phone itself, BUT navigon for instance, requires a short server connection to verify your version is legit. i don't know about the other two though.
Chef_Tony said:
@cosmic blue:
warez link reported!
also, to clarify a few things here:
there is no tomtom for android.
basically, there is igo, navigon and ndrive.
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You forgot Sygic Aura and Copilot, both are good and popular navigation applications.
tjtj4444 said:
With data off and corrupt calendar data in the GPS chip it takes even more than 5 minutes.
Wait 15 minutes instead. This time is required due to the extremely low bit rate from gps satellites (50 bits/s).
Another idea is to download gps test from market and clear and update agps-data, this requires data connection on.
Both these solutions are known to work for others, hopefully one of them works for you.
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Thanks I'll have to try that.
Basically what I want to know is that if I'm out the cell signal area AKA no cell signal and no data (obviously), the phone will still be able to get a lock? If so, that's crazy! I didn't know...I thought it either got your position from the net or triangulated your position via cell towers...not actually receiving data from a GPS satellite.
I used sygic when in spain it was really good no need to data
How the heck do you make the phone talk during nav?
I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I think you need to tap the screen every time you want to hear directions. Which is retarded, because one uses a GPS when they don't know where they're going, and having to touch the phone every other minute is a safety hazard for driving...
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I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I think you need to tap the screen every time you want to hear directions. Which is retarded, because one uses a GPS when they don't know where they're going, and having to touch the phone every other minute is a safety hazard for driving...
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Used it the other night while driving in the rain. It actually felt less distracting once I got it figured out.
You get your route, you have your phone somewhere where it is nearby, not necessarily in your line of sight. Double tap the screen, it tells you the next event. You get to the way-point, it chimes when you get it right. When you want the next instruction, tap the screen. There weren't persistent nags, no big goofy animations, just your buddy reading the map when you asked what was next.
By all means, if you are used to a talkative GPS, it ain't gonna do it for you, but it is more like having a co-pilot instead of a back seat driver.
There is no way Microsoft wants me to reach over and try and press my phone while driving in traffic.
Try turn by turn from the marketplace. Not too expensive and doesn't need lots of taps!
Well I can confirm you need a 3rd party app for turn by turn
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Dumb comment... what about unsing Bing for navigation? I am a WM6.5 user looking at the Titan for my next phone and I was told Bing works fine with audio nav.
I use Bing on my Tilt2 all the time with no problems. Is it safe to assume it will work on the Titan too?
Rickgig said:
Dumb comment... what about unsing Bing for navigation? I am a WM6.5 user looking at the Titan for my next phone and I was told Bing works fine with audio nav.
I use Bing on my Tilt2 all the time with no problems. Is it safe to assume it will work on the Titan too?
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I love the Bing navigation! I've used it to guide me in London for completely unknown streets (not high streets or motorways!) - and yet it easily found where I was and got me to the point B!
However, as other users say, you have to tap if you want that lady to speak to you every now and again after each turn. If that is a big inconvenience to you, then you will need 3rd party apps. But if you want just occasional talk and spot on maps, I think Bing will suffice!
Garmin just released their turn by turn nav for WP7, as well. Might want to try that and see if you like it, too. Companies are finally waking up to WP7, which is good, since it has the highest click-through rate when people are investigating phone. That means more money for them potentially...
Navigon is a great app if you don't like the one that comes with the phone. If you wait it tends to go on sale for $25 instead of $49
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Navigon is a great app if you don't like the one that comes with the phone. If you wait it tends to go on sale for $25 instead of $49
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Yeah, but the offline one never goes on sale.
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There is no way Microsoft wants me to reach over and try and press my phone while driving in traffic.
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You don't have to "press" anything. You just tap anywhere on the screen. I didn't have to take my eyes off the road.
I use gps tuner app which does fine until a better alternative comes along. I think its a few £ in the market. They have a couple of versions now. No tapping on the screen and it seems to use Bing maps.
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Just an FYI if you actually go to navigon's website they are now Owned by Garmin, just thought yall might like to know that.
I've got the Navigon Europe app and it's great. Traffic included as well which was always extra with tomtom and copilot.
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Garmin just released their turn by turn nav for WP7, as well. Might want to try that and see if you like it, too. Companies are finally waking up to WP7, which is good, since it has the highest click-through rate when people are investigating phone. That means more money for them potentially...
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I just got a Titan last weekend and the Garmin was one of the first apps I put on (29.99 US). It works as well as the stand alone Garmin I got my mom for Christmas last year. Well worth it (for me anyway).
I am disappointed Bing was not able to integrate turn by turn directions like Google Maps was. That is one Android has on all other platforms hands down (at least right this moment).
That and you can Pre-Cache parts of the map so you don't need to have active Data running constantly if you have a small Data plan like I do plus it's FREE. Also it's not that Bing (Microsoft) couldn't integrate Turn by Turn Directions, they just didn't. Makes you wonder what kind of kick backs they are getting from Garmin, TomTom, etc.
I have navigon offline and it was on sale when i got it. Latest update also allows you to just download certain states if you don't want 1.6gb taken up. also added weather.
I am NOT paying $30 for any mobile software... I'll just take one of my old phones with me. I really think that $30 is ridiculous for navigation...
I finally unlocked my titan and installed Nokia Drive, all of USA, for free. No live traffic, afaik, but meh, don't care.
I'm in the process of converting my topaz device into a dedicated gps anyway, since it can get free TMC
Heh, you also have one of those wm6.1 suckers, too, ?
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So I read today that TomTom is finally available for "some Android devices". Bizzarrely (and somewhat predictably), it's not available for the highest-profile Android phone on the market (the S3). Why is it that this often seems to happen with new apps - i.e. the S3 (and previously S2) are rarely amongst the first devices to be supported? Are the underlying reasons usually technical, marketing-related, ...??
It might not be the answer you want, but TomTom is quite over-rated.
The google Maps + Navigation combo has become a very mature product and beats every single similar app I have tested.
Except for the curiosity factor, TomTom offers nothing over what we already have.
It's the lack of off-line routing (and re-routing) that detracts from Google Maps/Nav - especially when you're paying very expensive data roaming charges....
I don't see any TomTom app on market. Can you elaborate
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomtom.ukireland
I always though TOMTOM was the best, in the UK anyway. Google navigation is fine, but it is a real pain when you have no reception (driving round in a forest for 30 minutes). I thought I would buy it on another device and see what happens when I copy it over using Titanium backup. Trouble is I don't seem to have any compatible devices.
Maybe you should try Sygic: GPS Navigation
It supports offline maps too, and works best for me in my country,
And some excerpts from news online
"For its part, TomTom hasn't said why its application doesn't support devices with higher resolutions, but it did reassure users that it's "committed to supporting higher resolutions on an ongoing basis." It's not clear when that will happen, though."
Yeah Sygic is pretty dang good. It even used TomTom maps and traffic data.
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Every phone sat nav review i have seen puts Tom Tom on the IPhone4 as the best .
CO Pilot second place .Both of course have onboard maps .
Only negative is Tom Tom supplied Apple the maps for IP5 .
jje
JJEgan said:
Every phone sat nav review i have seen puts Tom Tom on the IPhone4 as the best .
CO Pilot second place .Both of course have onboard maps .
Only negative is Tom Tom supplied Apple the maps for IP5 .
jje
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Yes I had TomTom on 4s and was my favourite satnav, pity its not compatible with GS3
Apparently sideloading the .APK works...
futaris said:
Apparently sideloading the .APK works...
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Not sure what you mean by sideloading,,,
I dug out my old S2 and downloaded and installed using that, i then did a titanium backup copyed the the backup and the map folder to my S3, restored form backup
and bingo..some some reason it what download the maps again which it did fine
and it runs ok now.
lodger said:
Not sure what you mean by sideloading,,,
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Yep. Backing up via Titanium Backup and copying the .apk over, etc is a way of sideloading.
lodger said:
Not sure what you mean by sideloading,,,
I dug out my old S2 and downloaded and installed using that, i then did a titanium backup copyed the the backup and the map folder to my S3, restored form backup
and bingo..some some reason it what download the maps again which it did fine
and it runs ok now.
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Yes! Exactly the same here, I don't understand why they don't release it for the S3 it seems to work perfectly.
Can this be done if not rooted?
rocketrobot said:
Yes! Exactly the same here, I don't understand why they don't release it for the S3 it seems to work perfectly.
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The menubuttons and on screen buttons are scaled wrong on the s3 ( text too small, menu doent fill screen) Still usable tough.
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John P said:
Can this be done if not rooted?
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Sorry to ask again, but nobody answered and im not sure of the answer.
Does anybody know if I can do this sideloading thing if my phone is not rooted please?
The store says I can install it on my orange san francisco, could I get it from that onto my S3?
Thanks
not an issue now google maps has work off line mode enabling you to download maps and routes before you set off
John P said:
Can this be done if not rooted?
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John P said:
Sorry to ask again, but nobody answered and im not sure of the answer.
Does anybody know if I can do this sideloading thing if my phone is not rooted please?
The store says I can install it on my orange san francisco, could I get it from that onto my S3?
Thanks
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I left it a while for a reply, but Im guessing that nobody is sure? The store says I can install it on my orange san francisco (which is rooted), could I get it from that onto my S3 (which is not rooted)?
Is anybody able to help/advise please?
TomTom South Africa works well...no problems...love the fact that the street names are actually read out
But it doesn't want to update...always fails to connect to TomTom servers...