Given a wifi-only Touchpad running Android, could it be used in a car as a navigation device? I assume I'd need to attach a bluetooth GPS unit? Has anyone managed to make this work?
TIA!
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/9008-navigation-on-hp-touchpad-in-android-os/
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crump84 said:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/9008-navigation-on-hp-touchpad-in-android-os/
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Meh. That thread just drifts off into "pair it with a phone." The other detailed thread I read was about webos nav. I guess that this is just not a very common need. I mean the touchpad is a bit ungainly to use for road navigation.
scrotty said:
Given a wifi-only Touchpad running Android, could it be used in a car as a navigation device? I assume I'd need to attach a bluetooth GPS unit? Has anyone managed to make this work?
TIA!
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I've had great success with a TomTom bluetooth gps puck and BluetoothGPS from the market. Works well with google maps. Now if only Navigation would stop dissapearing....
we used a touch pad with cm7 a few months back on our voyage to Montreal from NYC. Once you load up the directions in google maps you should be fine. Of course we would get directions prior to leaving via wifi and in an emergency (just as an unused backup in our case) we could tether to my phone (also running cm7). As a precaution we just took screenshots of certain areas that we wanted to go to. Coffee shops with wifi are your friend.
Anyway, we were just goofing around but the map was really convenient for me as a passenger and for the driver. Benefit of the screen being so large is that you can show it someone who is nearby and they can easily see it.
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If its still on gingerbread Tgps is a good app to run nav from a rooted phone. Little buggy but hot us to Gatlinburg without any hiccups
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I have been messing around with google maps 5 that just got released and it does not have pre-caching, tilt maps, nor 3d. Is it because of the software limitations or is it just me? I can probably opprehend that 3d wont work, but what about pre-caching the maps? Oh yes, I was wondering if it supported vector based rendoring. Sorry if I am in the wrong spot, anyways, merry christmas.
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I have all of that on my eris.
remember: the 3d buildings are only in 100 cities or so, go to new york and you'll see them.
I THOUGHT you were supposed to be able to change the angle/degree of tilt by using two fingers, but alas, that is not working for me if that's what it's supposed to do.
precaching takes time, it uses your most-traversed areas, it learns the areas where your most likely to use it, and then caches it during periods of downtime when you arent using your phone, but still have an internet connection (like the nightly charge). Going off what google says, I suggest you connect to wifi at night when charging too, apparently it works better for the caching. give it a week or two of use and I'm sure you'll see it start to save your locale. you might want to even start over using your gps: get directions for wherever you're going, even if you already know how to get there, it should learn where your most often to use gps even faster.
and yeah, this should definitely go in the apps section.
Yea I was a little late on where I was to post this. It does 3d, but it does not do 3d tilt. When I meant pre-cache I was talking about the place where it is supposed to be which is menu>cache settings<pre-cache options. I want that so it can cache over 3g rather than only on wifi
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Here's my wish list, in order of priority:
working wired tether
sense-based
gingerbread
My Verizon
NFL mobile
The wired tether seems to be the sticking point. I think the leaks started disabling it after a certain date, at which point it was disabled in a lot of roms. It works in Das bamf 1.0.4, but later versions broke it but fixed My Verizon and NFL.
I've tried several others and haven't found one that works yet. Anyone have a ROM that covers these bases? Would CM7 work, minus the sense?
Thanks
I think Sky Raider will fit all of that except for maybe My Verizon. There is an update coming soon but I don't know if My Verizon was something given much attention.
BAMF SoaB (Sense 3.5) works for all of that except I have no idea on the nfl mobile. I don't follow team sports.
KillaSense is my Rom. It's GB with the latest base 2.11.605.5, stock Sense 2.1, working wifi tether (go to wifi tether app, hit menu, settings, check routing fix and your good to go), working my Verizon, and I had NFL mobile working (hint: try signing in to my Verizon app first). Check it out.
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Wired tether didn't work on SoaB or KillaSense. Keep in mind that I am talking about WIRED tether (aka Internet Connection Mode), not WiFi. The PC I'm tethering to doesn't have a wireless card.
SoaB didn't even have it in the menu options. If you can find it, let me know - it is a great looking ROM. KillaSense had the option, but when you check the box, the wheel just spins forever and doesn't do anything.
Wired Tether worked on SkyRaider, but My Verizon didn't. Wired tether is more important to me, so I'm going to stick with that until I find a different ROM that fits all of my needs. Thanks guys!
Pretty simple move files needed to make my Verizon work to skyraider. The file names escape me at the time, its like signonengine, ssopermissions, and my Verizon something to that effect.
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Wired tether didn't work on SoaB or KillaSense. Keep in mind that I am talking about WIRED tether (aka Internet Connection Mode), not WiFi. The PC I'm tethering to doesn't have a wireless card.
SoaB didn't even have it in the menu options. If you can find it, let me know - it is a great looking ROM. KillaSense had the option, but when you check the box, the wheel just spins forever and doesn't do anything.
Wired Tether worked on SkyRaider, but My Verizon didn't. Wired tether is more important to me, so I'm going to stick with that until I find a different ROM that fits all of my needs. Thanks guys!
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all you need is the vzwssoengine and the ssopermission,copy to system/app change permissions,set network to cdma only(no prl),start myverizon ap,login, set network back and it works,that fix is what,4 months old
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all you need is the vzwssoengine and the ssopermission,copy to system/app change permissions,set network to cdma only(no prl),start myverizon ap,login, set network back and it works,that fix is what,4 months old
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Yeah I found that somewhere else. I didn't need to do the first part, just the part about logging in under no PRL.
I was on a super old froyo rom until recently because I was too lazy and almost everything worked that I needed. So I wasn't up on any of the new fixes. Thanks.
is all good,if it aint broke dont fix it and out ain't obsolete if it still does what you want it to do!
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I use Synergy rom (latest nightly) and I can do all you asked for - though I have yet to try nfl. I use my verizon on a regular basis though so it should work. Also if wired tether is an all the time thing think about PDA net, I use to use that when i would wire-tether alot.
Why not use the rooted stock 605.5 gingerbread? Does all of the above and still root for any apps you want it for. I just downloaded My Verizon from market and it works. I'm using it b/c it seems to be giving me the best battery life i've ever had. I'm confused as to why as stock roms normally kill my battery, but i guess results will vary.
In google maps, the compass heading is 180 degrees backwards. As a result the app keeps wanting me to turn around. I tested with a compass app which works perfectly. My wife has an Amaze as well and it has the same problem.
Anyone have any help?
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Same issue here
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Huh, I never noticed that. I'm running QuikSense2.1.2, but are you on stock? If so we need to contact HTC I would think.
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It is only in google apps as well... Any other third party app works fine.
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I bet it had something to do with the update? Has everyone who has the problem updated to the new version of Sense that was put out a week ago? Almost made me late for an important job interview.
Is anyone on stock that could check the direction of the arrow (the blue arrow that marks your location) in google maps?
It seems that quite a few people have the arrow showing their heading off by 180 degrees. E.g. facing straight north, the arrow in maps will point south.
I am surprised more people aren't reporting this...
Try GPS status & toolbox and calibrate you sensor and download A-GPS data.
It solved my GPS tracking problem.
If you are already using GPS status & toolbox, I don't know what to do
Mine is also 180 degrees out!
Ah well Who knows...I just have to remember to go against the arrow. LOL!
Same issue here. Running quicksense 2.11.
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Is it just a QuiKSense issue I wonder? Anyone with a stock ROM notice the same thing?
Thanks!
verkion
I have stock rooted and I have the same issue
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I have stock rooted and I have the same issue
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Ah ha! That's what we needed to know. I guess we'll have to take it up with HTC, or I wonder if it would be Google since its only in their apps that this is a problem.
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verkion
Which rom version u guys on? Mine one is fine, strange
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Which rom version u guys on? Mine one is fine, strange
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Well, sounds like a bunch of us are using QuikSense, but that's why I asked about STOCK Sense users to which one person confirmed he had a problem with it. Which ROM are you using? And what version of Google Maps are you running?
Thanks!
verkion
verkion said:
Well, sounds like a bunch of us are using QuikSense, but that's why I asked about STOCK Sense users to which one person confirmed he had a problem with it. Which ROM are you using? And what version of Google Maps are you running?
Thanks!
verkion
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Hi My Rom code is 1.43.531.3 and Google Maps version is 5.8.0. Thanks
I'm on stock 1.43.531.3 and maps version 6.0.3. I, too, am having this problem. If cobbcobbdavid is on maps version 5.8.0 and not having this issue, it sounds as if it might be the newest version of maps that is the problem.
I would asssume the issue would need be corrected from Google's end as it is their software that is manifesting the issue.
Now, how does one go about reporting it to them?
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IT looks like the issue is being discussed on the official maps forum. I made a post which, hopefully, sums up what this thread indicates.
https://groups.google.com/a/googleproductforums.com/d/topic/maps/g-HWKI9M4QY/discussion
Perhaps go on and comment just to keep it FP so Google sees it...
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In google maps, the compass heading is 180 degrees backwards. As a result the app keeps wanting me to turn around. I tested with a compass app which works perfectly. My wife has an Amaze as well and it has the same problem.
Anyone have any help?
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I am on QuickSense 2.1.2 and Faux123 kernel. Maps is v6.0.3. I'm not sure what you are talking about. When I am in maps, my arrow points in any direction (close to north) depending on how my screen is oriented. But when I go into Navigate, it adjusts to my position and works just fine. I don't have the 180 degree backwards problem as far as I can tell. Are you saying that if you want to go north, your heading is showing that you are going south? Does Navigation tell you to go in the opposite direction??
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I am on QuickSense 2.1.2 and Faux123 kernel. Maps is v6.0.3. I'm not sure what you are talking about. When I am in maps, my arrow points in any direction (close to north) depending on how my screen is oriented. But when I go into Navigate, it adjusts to my position and works just fine. I don't have the 180 degree backwards problem as far as I can tell. Are you saying that if you want to go north, your heading is showing that you are going south? Does Navigation tell you to go in the opposite direction??
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I think there is confusion with what this issue is.
In the maps app and places app there is an arrow. That arrow in maps is supposed to always point the same direction the "top" of one's phone points. As one rotates physically, the arrow on the phone is supposed to rotate with you.
This feature is helpful when in a strange city, and one needs to get their direction (i.e. when walking, the arrow will help you determine your direction and the next cross street etc..)
In places, the arrow will point in the direction of the "place." If you are looking for something that is on your "left side" the arrow in places should be pointing toward the left. As you rotate, the arrow will also rotate to compensate for the change in directionality.
The issue with the Amaze is that the arrow is pointing 180 degrees away from where it should. When I stand at the front of my house pointing the top of the amaze to the street that runs in front of my house, the blue arrow in maps is pointing towards my house when it should be pointing toward the street (as that is the direction I am facing).
City centre in my city is NE from where I live, however places shows the arrow pointing SW from where I live to get to down town.
These issues are not apparent when I am driving, as maps can assume your direction based on your movement, however when standing still maps relies on the eCompass in your phone to detect directionality. It is this "static" directionality that is being mirrored, or fed back as 180 degrees away from one's actual direction.
Please call in to HTC, not your carrier on this. The more calls they get the sooner they are likely to fix the issue. I just got of the phone with HTC support and the lady stated there have been some calls on the issue and that they monitor the calls for a specific device and issue.
I have an issue with I try to use any tethering other than PDANet with my Droid x2. I actually had this issue when it was stock, and thought maybe they had some safety built into the stock ROM. When I switch on wifi or wired tether, as soon as I start using a bunch of data, (ie 60 k/s sustained for a half minute or so) my 3G magically goes away, and stays that way until my connection is idle again. If I go through this cycle a bunch of times, eventually it'll become stable for the better part of an hour before going through the same issue. Now, as far as I can tell, this has something to do with the way Verizon monitors tether usage, but I'm on CM7.2, so wouldn't that sort of 'safety' be gone by now?
When I use PDANet, I can use it as much as I like without even a hiccup, so I know it isn't my connection. Any suggestions as to the cause, and how I can go about correcting it? Thanks!
Strange problem and sorry I'm drawing a blank... although i do have an image of an old country doctor smacking you up side the head with a rubber chicken saying "well use PDAnet"!! (For you youngsters that a Hee Haw reference)...
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It's hard to use PDANet with Linux. I like being able to use this with my laptop.
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It's hard to use PDANet with Linux. I like being able to use this with my laptop.
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Never used tethering with Linux, almost sounds like the problem might be on the computer side as I've never had problems using it with Windows.
You might do better asking for advice concerning the best way to tether with the particular version of Linux your using.
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It's not the computer, because it works fine with every other phone. Also, when I use the built in tether with my desktop, it does the same thing. When I use PDANet, it's fine.
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Never used tethering with Linux, almost sounds like the problem might be on the computer side as I've never had problems using it with Windows.
You might do better asking for advice concerning the best way to tether with the particular version of Linux your using.
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I'd been using Telenav for several years. I found it better than Google's GPS navigator. I use it only occasionally, which isn't really all that much (maybe 3 times per month at the most). Now, all of the sudden Telenav is demanding $10/month to use it.
So, I don't know if it's possible to install an older version and turn off updates... but if not, does anyone know of a reasonably decent GPS navigator that doesn't incur a monthly fee?
Don't know if you heard about Waze. Been using it for couple of months now. Best part about it is that should there be a problem on the road like say an accident or a cop hiding on the corner looking for a speeder, fellow waze user can alert you in real time so you can avoid the problem. If you're the first one to spot the problem, you can give fellow waze user in the area a heads up and earn points.
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I'd been using Telenav for several years. I found it better than Google's GPS navigator. I use it only occasionally, which isn't really all that much (maybe 3 times per month at the most). Now, all of the sudden Telenav is demanding $10/month to use it.
So, I don't know if it's possible to install an older version and turn off updates... but if not, does anyone know of a reasonably decent GPS navigator that doesn't incur a monthly fee?
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I'm curious what you didn't like about navigator, that was better in Telenav...other than offline functions?
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Don't know if you heard about Waze. Been using it for couple of months now. Best part about it is that should there be a problem on the road like say an accident or a cop hiding on the corner looking for a speeder, fellow waze user can alert you in real time so you can avoid the problem. If you're the first one to spot the problem, you can give fellow waze user in the area a heads up and earn points.
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Hadn't heard of Waze before. I really like that idea of being able to alert other Waze users. Telenav isn't very good with handling traffic congestion and providing intelligent re-routing. I'll have to download it and give it a try--thanks, Joe.
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I'm curious what you didn't like about navigator, that was better in Telenav...other than offline functions?
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The user interface just worked best for me. Also, the voice prompting sounds much better. Granted, in Telenav sometimes the voice prompting repeats lengthy street names in succession too much, but overall the female voice used is clear and easy to follow.
I don't use the voice service on any GPS navigator, so I never thought much about it. What I do like is the satellite (Google Earth) layer in Navigator...something I've yet to see on any other.
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I find Telenav to be pretty accurate...finds some addresses that Google nav either can't find at all or is way off on.