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I just installed the latest DCD Rom, and so far it is excellent. Which GPS program are you guys running?
I particularly like Google Maps and Microsoft Live Search for just general playing, but those don't talk to you and give directions.
For that, I don't think there are any free options.
I downloaded the free Nav4All from here: http://www.nav4all.com It's apparently an older program, but does have turn-by-turn and voice. It took a while, but now it sees my internal GPS. I haven't tried it on a trip yet though.
Personally I like iGuidance best, text-to-speech and easiest to get around and use. My wife has a tom tom and i just installed it to try, no text-to-speech, cant move the map around without going through several clicks to get to "browse map," although you can change the voice and get cool voices, but id rather have the other stuff. The bad about iGuidance, it takes a little to get it to work on here and its not as smooth as it was with my BT GPS, still have to ry tom tom to compare.
EDIT: so i went out and used tom tom, nice. worked a little smoother than iGuidance and liked the graphics but I really missed the TTS. Hopefully iGuidance can put out a fix fo the com port issue
JimSmith94 said:
I downloaded the free Nav4All from here: http://www.nav4all.com It's apparently an older program, but does have turn-by-turn and voice. It took a while, but now it sees my internal GPS. I haven't tried it on a trip yet though.
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How did you make (assist) it in finding the internal GPS. It keeps failing on me.
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How did you make (assist) it in finding the internal GPS. It keeps failing on me.
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yeah, i second this question can you please let me know how you got it to work
knives of ice said:
yeah, i second this question can you please let me know how you got it to work
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You have to have a program such as google maps running in the backround with gps active. Nav4All doesn't look for the internal gps automatically which is dumb as hell.
I'm using TomTom. Doesn't use data like Qoogle Maps and Live Search do.
I am using Odyssey Mobile with great results. They give you a fourteen day trial so far no problem.
tonerhell said:
I am using Odyssey Mobile with great results. They give you a fourteen day trial so far no problem.
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I am using the trial version of Odyssey Mobile as well. It seems to be working, is accurate, and is cheap.
friguy33 said:
Personally I like iGuidance best, text-to-speech and easiest to get around and use. My wife has a tom tom and i just installed it to try, no text-to-speech, cant move the map around without going through several clicks to get to "browse map," although you can change the voice and get cool voices, but id rather have the other stuff. The bad about iGuidance, it takes a little to get it to work on here and its not as smooth as it was with my BT GPS, still have to ry tom tom to compare.
EDIT: so i went out and used tom tom, nice. worked a little smoother than iGuidance and liked the graphics but I really missed the TTS. Hopefully iGuidance can put out a fix fo the com port issue
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TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.
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TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.
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Those are pre-recorded voices.
What we're discussing is voice synthesis, where the app actually READS THE STREET NAMES.
Example: "Turn left at ramp to sunrise highway in 300 feet" instead of "Turn left in 300 feet"
Make navigating much easier to follow!
On that note, I use the excellent (and sadly discontinued) Mapopolis. Its nothing to look at, but reads text and can see the internal gps.
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TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.
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Its the TTS as Dishe said, makes driving so much better, never knew id miss it till i tried it without it. hopefully iGuidance will have a better work around soon...maybe once there is an official sprint release
Ditto on Odyssey Mobile! Great program and easy to use. Like the graphics and speech!
When I downloaded and installed, it said 3 day trial period, however the Website stated it was a 14 day trial period! Hmmm... Guess I'll find out which it is...
but odyssey is still pre-recorded voice, isn't it?
I tried that nav4all thing... gawd that's terrible. worst UI I've ever seen. Its free, but totally not worth it. Better off using Google maps and skipping the turn-by-turn updates entirely.
Odyssey looks nice, and is resonably priced, but the reviews I read on it placed as a middle of the road app. Price aside, there's no advantage to it over Tom Tom. If only mapopolis were still in business... no one appreciated how ahead of their time that app was!
I've had nothing but problems with the Odyssey. Failed install, locks up, black screen. Works one out of every ten tries. When it did work it was pretty sweet though. Only reason I keep trying.
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You have to have a program such as google maps running in the backround with gps active. Nav4All doesn't look for the internal gps automatically which is dumb as hell.
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there is a fix for that. i was on irc on freenode and they were talking about it, but i dont recall anymore check ppcgeeks.
Those are pre-recorded voices.
What we're discussing is voice synthesis, where the app actually READS THE STREET NAMES.
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Ah My bad then....
Sorry!
another notch for tomtom. found us/canada iso online. works nicely, doesn't hang. but sometimes the gpsone is slow on coldboot and not so slow other times, even in same areas. but up and running...im a happy bird
i especially like that yoda gives me my directions and encouragement with the force now if i could just find mr t's voice!
I've installed Nimbuzz on Tattoo and can tell you that the phone works perfectly. I can use chat and also make a phone call without any problems through Skype. It's a great application.
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I've installed Nimbuzz on Tattoo and can tell you that the phone works perfectly. I can use chat and also make a phone call without any problems through Skype. It's a great application.
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Yes but lately get more crashes every day.
after an update I lost the call button in nimbuz dialpad..anybody experiencing this problem..now I switched back to old version.
Is the version that's out now a beta or what?
Or are they working on the crashes?
hey,
now with 2.1 i try´d to install skype.
the first seconds it seems to work very well but as soon as i touch anything
skype crashes.
just me with this prob?
Same here, loads lists and looks ok until u try to make a call - crash than.
batemann said:
hey,
now with 2.1 i try´d to install skype.
the first seconds it seems to work very well but as soon as i touch anything
skype crashes.
just me with this prob?
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Does anyone have Google Voice working, or should we wait for the 3.1 update?
Thanks!!
Google Voice doesn't work. I even tried a modified apk from the Xoom.
I don't recall where I got it from, but there is a version out there that works pretty well. I'm pretty sure got it from another thread on this forum, so try searching and you should find it. It is kinda dated, it doesn't support the push notifications for text messages (so fastest you'll get texts is every 5 minutes), but it works.
maciel310 said:
I don't recall where I got it from, but there is a version out there that works pretty well. I'm pretty sure got it from another thread on this forum, so try searching and you should find it. It is kinda dated, it doesn't support the push notifications for text messages (so fastest you'll get texts is every 5 minutes), but it works.
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I've had no luck finding this version. Does the Gtab need rooted for it to work?
I think this is the file that I have installed right now: htt p:// db . tt / T3Svb4A (sorry, not enough posts to post the full link, just remove the spaces). Let me know if that one doesn't work and I'll do a direct pull from my device. And no root is needed.
maciel310 said:
I think this is the file that I have installed right now: htt p:// db . tt / T3Svb4A (sorry, not enough posts to post the full link, just remove the spaces). Let me know if that one doesn't work and I'll do a direct pull from my device. And no root is needed.
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Thank you!!!! Works!
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Thank you!!!! Works!
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Now, if only we could make google voice calls, this would be awesome. Thanks again.
Groove IP works on gingerbread, can anyone confirm that it works on the tab/honeycomb?
Fyi groove IP allows for voice calls from a tab using your Google voice number.
I copied the Google Voice APK from my Nexus S to my LE Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it installed and ran without any of the configuration file trickery described in other posts. Neither device is rooted.
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I copied the Google Voice APK from my Nexus S to my LE Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it installed and ran without any of the configuration file trickery described in other posts. Neither device is rooted.
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Can someone attach the file please?
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Thank you!
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I copied the Google Voice APK from my Nexus S to my LE Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it installed and ran without any of the configuration file trickery described in other posts. Neither device is rooted.
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Are you able to make calls or just text? My texting works fine, but still need GrooveIP to make calls.
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Are you able to make calls or just text? My texting works fine, but still need GrooveIP to make calls.
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That will always be true for any WiFi device. The official Google Voice app is not a SIP client. You need some other SIP client like SipDroid, CSipSimple, SipAgent or GrooveIP.
I got Google Voice working by using Titanium Backup. I used the backup files from my SGS4G. It Took a while for the batch operation to finish but it worked! No calls for the time being though. Texting is great though!
Latest Version
Here's the latest version from my Infuse. Supposed to be easier on your battery.
Also, GrooVe IP is on sale at Amazon. $1.99 vs. the regular $3.99. http://www.amazon.com/snrb-Labs-GrooVe-IP/dp/B004Z1P53W/ref=zg_bs_mobile-apps_1
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Groove IP works on gingerbread, can anyone confirm that it works on the tab/honeycomb?
Fyi groove IP allows for voice calls from a tab using your Google voice number.
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I can confirm that it works. I've been using it for about a week now with no issues.
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Also, GrooVe IP is on sale at Amazon. $1.99 vs. the regular $3.99. http://www.amazon.com/snrb-Labs-GrooVe-IP/dp/B004Z1P53W/ref=zg_bs_mobile-apps_1
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Thanks, for that little, no reason not to pick it up. Actually seems to work quite well (on my one test call so far!).
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Now, if only we could make google voice calls, this would be awesome. Thanks again.
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yes u can make and receive calls. all you need is Groove IP which is a paid app worth all the money. install the app, follow the setup, and start making and receiving phone calls with your google voice number. no root needed!!! yes u need to b on wifi
I noticed if you text on a wifi only device with google voice you dont get the text instantly, you have to wait for google voice app to refresh which its lowest setting is 5 minutes.
Is there anyway to get texting instantly?
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Anyone got same issue with Google voice search under Alpha 3
no problem here. searching name or phrases. what can you not search?
nomadman said:
no problem here. searching name or phrases. what can you not search?
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I have setting up as English(us), whatever I say, the result always is "mmm"
I have try recording voice at Webos, it is OK, but not working at android !
Have you tried voice search on another device? Reason I ask is last year I had issues with voice search returning jibberish when I used it, problem was with the voice data they collected getting screwed up online. If voice search fails on another device that's most likely the cause. You can clear the data in your Google account.
i think i might have misunderstood you. I use the actual google voice app for texting and I can search fine. there is another app call Voice Search which is completely different.
In any case, Voice Search app does not recognize that I say.
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Have you tried voice search on another device? Reason I ask is last year I had issues with voice search returning jibberish when I used it, problem was with the voice data they collected getting screwed up online. If voice search fails on another device that's most likely the cause. You can clear the data in your Google account.
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I have not problem on my HTC mobile phone!
What do mean clear data on my Google account? It is remove Google account on touchpad!?
nomadman said:
i think i might have misunderstood you. I use the actual google voice app for texting and I can search fine. there is another app call Voice Search which is completely different.
In any case, Voice Search app does not recognize that I say.
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I am using actual Google voice search app which is downloan from android market!
It is I am only one got problem on Google vice search with Alpha 3 ?
i just tried it. its not working for me either.
The Jack of Clubs said:
i just tried it. its not working for me either.
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Good to hear that I am not alone !
have you try using "Sound Recorder" app from Alpha 3, It is not working for me as well, the sound record got abnormal playback. the sound record only work on WebOS ! Sad.....
Google voice search from the market does not work for me either, but.... the mic button on smart keyboard pro does work. It works pretty good, especially if you talk directly into the top of the touchpad where the mic is. Just thought I'd let you guys know. FWIW the voice recording app ALSO works for me. it sounds a bit muffled, but it does record and playback legibly.
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Google voice search from the market does not work for me either, but.... the mic button on smart keyboard pro does work. It works pretty good, especially if you talk directly into the top of the touchpad where the mic is. Just thought I'd let you guys know. FWIW the voice recording app ALSO works for me. it sounds a bit muffled, but it does record and playback legibly.
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I have try smart keyboard, it not working for me, the result is same, whatever I say, the result always is "mmm"