Can anyone recommend (paid or free) that works correctly with the Amaze and has active (live) traffic?
I've paid for Copilot but it freezes all the time requiring a phone reset to get it working again. It was so bad i thought it must be my phones GPS unit but I tried google navigation and that worked just fine.. trouble is it seems a bit basic, data heavy and doesn't seem to have active traffic for road accidents..
Cheers.
Google maps. I have tried a few diff ones and keep coming back to google maps. The only real downfall is if you try to start navigation, and you don't have a internet connection. Otherwise its great.
Is there a specific set of features you are looking for?
Telenav was out before gmaps and is an okay alternative. There are some others that allow predownload of entire regions
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Copilot works fine for me.... I never had a single app issue..
Customer service is a different story
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I have been using Sygic and Igo and very happy with both of them no problems what so ever. but igo is kind of hard to get you gonna have to do a lot of research but sygic you can get from the market,
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Copilot works fine for me.... I never had a single app issue..
Customer service is a different story
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Are you on GB or ICS? I have Copilot 8 and it FCs on ICS. Worked great on GB.
I now use Sygic and works well on ICS.
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GB.. Try ** navfree ** On market its an open source community for years..
Works fine in Canada... Don't let your screen sleep during the map download
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yeah, i use navfree, usa version. Works like a charm
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Google maps does it all. You can click Settings > Labs > Pre-cache map area if you are traveling a long route and you think you may lose signal. Otherwise it has live traffic and voice turn by turn, all free. I will try navfree since you guys mentioned it though. Always a fan of open-source projects!
Google maps FTW
You can cache map areas....
If you hate the default navigation voice, try out svox
I consider Google maps bloat... It runs for no reason
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I consider Google maps bloat... It runs for no reason
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It runs for a reason. Its the location provider. Any apps that request you location (IE Facebook, Flixster, Groupon), Android uses google maps to find you.
Copilot 8 was ok on stock GB on my telus Amaze but I just flashed the stock Tmobile ICS and found it wouldnt work at all so i switched to Copilot Live Pro 9 which i would highly recomment as its a significant improvement on 8 - i had to pay $4.95 for the Canadian Map but that didnt bother me too much seeing as i didnt pay for the main app itself.
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It runs for a reason. Its the location provider. Any apps that request you location (IE Facebook, Flixster, Groupon), Android uses google maps to find you.
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Ya.. I'm not a 13 yr old girl or interested in any of those things.. I froze it... the way it runs for no reason makes it crapp or bloat.. I'll wait 3 seconds for gps fix
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Has anyone managed to get either of these two apps running on the S2?
I've tried CoPilot but the maps aren't great (for example, it often advises me to turn right in Central London when right turns aren't permitted).
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Has anyone managed to get either of these two apps running on the S2?
I've tried CoPilot but the maps aren't great (for example, it often advises me to turn right in Central London when right turns aren't permitted).
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I am using Navigon and it works fine for me.
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Have used both and they both worked fine. Deleted navigon after a while as it took too much room up and I prefer sygic anyway.
I have both but use co pilot mostly.
Navigon came standard with Optus Australia. Been using it for about 4 months and works great.
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i use navigon select (free version for german t-mobile customers) since i got my sgs2 may 26th without any problems.
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Don't know this has been noticed or mentioned before but it looks Sprint may have forced Google's hand & had them remove all of the tethering apps. I just rooted a friend's Evo Shift for him & noticed none of the tether apps were on the Market. Then checked from my phone & got this:
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Thats strange. U can always hack the sprint hotspot. Thats what i use or just download .apks off of sites like 4shared or xda
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cajones42 said:
Thats strange. U can always hack the sprint hotspot. Thats what i use or just download .apks off of sites like 4shared or xda
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link to the first?
The best versions are available from the Google site host anyway. No real loss here.
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Don't know this has been noticed or mentioned before but it looks Sprint may have forced Google's hand & had them remove all of the tethering apps. I just rooted a friend's Evo Shift for him & noticed none of the tether apps were on the Market. Then checked from my phone & got this:
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I noticed them slowly doing this... Best thing to use is Market Enabler for root users, or download the apk from another site.
Trying to be as helpful as I can.
didn't get either of those messages when i looked for them.
either way, i back up all my apps for this very reason. you never know when one of them won't be available anymore.
i have about 4 different mp3 dl's on my 3d right now... none of which are available on the market anymore. lol
4shared has a app in the markert
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Don't know this has been noticed or mentioned before but it looks Sprint may have forced Google's hand & had them remove all of the tethering apps. I just rooted a friend's Evo Shift for him & noticed none of the tether apps were on the Market. Then checked from my phone & got this:
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Here is your proof:
http://www.sprintfeed.com/2011/10/s...arket/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...locking-tethering-apps-in-the-android-market/
Barnacle also hosts the APK on their website
Hopefully it means we keep unlimited data on phones for another year or two.
Just did a search some popped up but get WiFi tether with yellow WiFi symbol it allows ps3 network to work I forget if its adhoc or other.
HTC EVO 3D rooted
So what?
All the ROMs you can install for the Evo 3D include either wifi tether and/or unlocked hotspot, anyways.
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Hopefully it means we keep unlimited data on phones for another year or two.
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Yeah, right. hehe
I wonder if Sprint is hoping that root users buy their expensive tethering plan or stop using illegal tethering methods and free up some network traffic. I doubt either will happen.
Jason
tethering apps gone from Android Market?
Something is lost in the translation of that story, or it's totally made up.
Lookup "Wireless Tether for Root Users" on the Android Market. It's there
along with a few others. Frankly, I don't see much change from over a month ago. Pretty much the same variety of tethering apps as before.
Author's webpage for the app I mentioned is still on code dot google dot com.
Look up "android-wifi-tether" on that website for the specific page.
It's the one I downloaded over a month ago and it's still there today.
Works great.
Hmmm...have to check out that Hotspot hack. Sounds very interesting and possibly a cleaner way to achieve the same thing.
None of the tethering apps are still in the market for me. Nothing shows up when I search for them.
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Today I was trying to use my the Google Navigation on my Amaze and it worked absolutely horridly. So when I managed to basically get to my destination blind folded, I flashed the agps patch in CWM and it didn't make the gps any better. It doesn't seem to get any fixes on any satellites unless I am on wifi which makes sense because it is using the wifi network to base my location off of. I'm going on a huge trip in less than twelve hours so it would be really useful if my gps would be working functionally. So if anyone knows how I can make it work 10x better, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
Try this app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result&hl=en
Personally, after I have downloaded some A-GPS data with that app, I never had any problem with GPS after using this app.
And for Google navigation make sure you have download offline-maps from server using lab-feature if you aren't on unlimited data plan. I've had a time Google Navigation didn't work because my data connection was off
Maybe it is a good idea to purchase offline navigation app from android if this is very important trip.
I have attached the GPS testing from my phone.
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Today I was trying to use my the Google Navigation on my Amaze and it worked absolutely horridly. So when I managed to basically get to my destination blind folded, I flashed the agps patch in CWM and it didn't make the gps any better. It doesn't seem to get any fixes on any satellites unless I am on wifi which makes sense because it is using the wifi network to base my location off of. I'm going on a huge trip in less than twelve hours so it would be really useful if my gps would be working functionally. So if anyone knows how I can make it work 10x better, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
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Hmm weird my works fine. Can u give some more detail like if ur stock, or custom rom?
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Hmm weird my works fine. Can u give some more detail like if ur stock, or custom rom?
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I'm running Bulletproof with the stock kernel.
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papcoz said:
Try this app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result&hl=en
Personally, after I have downloaded some A-GPS data with that app, I never had any problem with GPS after using this app.
And for Google navigation make sure you have download offline-maps from server using lab-feature if you aren't on unlimited data plan. I've had a time Google Navigation didn't work because my data connection was off
Maybe it is a good idea to purchase offline navigation app from android if this is very important trip.
I have attached the GPS testing from my phone.
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Thanks very much for your reply. I won't be purchasing an because I will be using my Flyer as the GPS mainly for this trip, but I just want the GPS on my phone to be reliable for when I don't have my Flyer with me.
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I'm running Bulletproof with the stock kernel.
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I had excellent gps when i was using bulletproof, but i was using faux's kernel. Maybe try that...
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I had excellent gps when i was using bulletproof, but i was using faux's kernel. Maybe try that...
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Thanks a lot. I'll try that when I get a chance.
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Which version of G Maps are you using? I know the previous versions were buggy and had to update them. But I'm not too sure is the navigation app needs g Maps for it to run properly.
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Which version of G Maps are you using? I know the previous versions were buggy and had to update them. But I'm not too sure is the navigation app needs g Maps for it to run properly.
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I'm using the latest version. The kicker is I have GPS and a data connection on my Amaze but my Flyer only has the GPS and it's working way better right now.
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I'm using bulletproof 1.3.1 (stock kernel) and gps performance is poor for me, too. Accuracy is fine but awful battery drain. I use it so rarely, i haven't even bothered messing with it,
(The benefit of living in Maine: only so many places to go and you re born with the directions to them already. )
My navigation works great on Energy ROM. Used it Saturday.
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I'm on enrgy rom too and have no gps issues at all. Just checked and I'm getting a fix on 9 of 13 sats while sitting in my living room.
My t-mobile amaze, with completely stock rom locks onto the gps in seconds. No problem with mine.
So guys, I lost my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 inside my house somewhere and I cannot find it. I know the GPS is on and the device is on with little battery. Is there any way I can find it? My Google account is on it so is there anyway I can find it with GPS? BTW, I do not have any texting apps on it. Any help? Thanks
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You should call on police, and tell them, you have got a drags, they will give you hard revision!! And you will get your desired sgp!!
Have you turned on wifi before you lost?
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Yes, I turned on WiFi. It's always on.
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You might be able to use a laptop with wifi signal strength anaylizer software to locate your device???
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Yes, I turned on WiFi. It's always on.
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Use your router to locate him, there should be singals of all devices connected to the router, so, you can easily locate SGP5
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So guys, I lost my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 inside my house somewhere and I cannot find it. I know the GPS is on and the device is on with little battery. Is there any way I can find it? My Google account is on it so is there anyway I can find it with GPS? BTW, I do not have any texting apps on it. Any help? Thanks
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You can't use GPS to find it considering the accuracy probably spans the entirety of your home. You may be able to locate it with wireless information from your router. I'd hurry though in the case that your battery drains quickly with WiFi always on.
Worst case, you'll come across it while cleaning or just retrace your steps to when you last had it.
Well guys, I found it using using the Plan B app from Lookout Security. It connected to my Google account and found where the location was in my house. Any suggestions on how I can be prepared next time? Like a backup GPS?
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elvin18 said:
Well guys, I found it using using the Plan B app from Lookout Security. It connected to my Google account and found where the location was in my house. Any suggestions on how I can be prepared next time? Like a backup GPS?
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you can get a communicator like skype, parlingo etc. and if you lost again, you will be able to locate SGP with one call/massage to SGP.
you cant use GPS, coz accuracy of GPS is nearly of 15m-10m,
you can use also a spectrum analyser or a wifi device with monitor mode on, but the first cost ~600$, the second is hard to do, those two need to have wifi turned on SGP.
A couple of options:
You could install skype, or some other app that lets you receive calls, messages, or whatever over wi-fi. Configure the app with an audible alert when a call is received, and then just call your player when you lose it.
Configure the email client to play an alert sound when a new email is received, and email yourself when you need to find your phone
Download google voice and get a free phone number you can text from your computer or phone. Couple it with groove ip app and you have a free wi fi phone service. I use it all the time.
OK, Thanks Guys!
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I know it's bad form to resurrect old threads, but I noticed an app on Google Play apparently made for this exact situation. it's called "Wheres My Droid" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid)
install app androidlost....it is not using any memory because its using google account and app after first time doesnt need to be even started as any process normal or background...and then go to www.androidlost.com ..log with your google id and you can do what ever comes to your mind with device remotely.I find my phone and tablet with that 10 times by now or scare my friend who use it because you can even play police siren remotey on device.And this free app is also awsome for spying your girlfriend if she has android phone..mine have no idea that i read all here messages and now who calls here and who she calls..but for now she is good girl
I dont have sprint anymore as a service provider but i was wondering how do I get the GPS to work like a normal GS so far I have tried and im not sure if I need a rom that will let me use the Phone as a standup GPS
Google maps, but if you don't have service i don't think it'll work.
Let us know if you find one
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Mnlzzrd said:
I dont have sprint anymore as a service provider but i was wondering how do I get the GPS to work like a normal GS so far I have tried and im not sure if I need a rom that will let me use the Phone as a standup GPS
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Load up google maps while on wifi and download the map sections you plan on using.
I don't know if it will still allow directions but it will at least let you find your location and show the map
Looks like I would have to do some pre-planning before traveling
If you are on another cdma service provider you could always flash your 3vo over and use it. Otherwise I use a wifi hotspot.
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Apps like Copilot live and others in the Play Store lets you download all the maps for a country onto an SD card while you are on WiFi so you don't need a data connection while driving. The app is free buy you have to pay in app for the offline maps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.copilot.mapviewer
Aura is also a good one (a little bit expansive but do its job)
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Navigon also has good offline Navigation. Not the cheapest solution but worth every $
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Navigon also has good offline Navigation. Not the cheapest solution but worth every $
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Sygic too