GPS NAVIGATION :: SOFTWARE + MAPS
SOFTWARE + REGION SUPPORT COMPARISON
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK + REVIEW + POLL!
To assist the community, and members of this forum, there is a need to build a "database" of new, current and available software which is compatible with certain devices. Also, there is a MAJOR need to know if maps are or are not available for specifc regions / countries and continents.
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Thank you to you all for spending the time to help others, and providing your feedback and experience:
- Skye Menjou, Melvinchng, Rolks, Stunno,
- Jamadant, Nisshal88, Cyberbean, SzahnDhore,
- Frank C, Javipm, SabbeRubbish, Jonastro,
- Soulquarian33, Assasinator, Andrey765, Iveky,
- kkqazi, and ME!
HTC WILDFIRE A333x :: GPS SOFTWARE vs. GEOGRAPHIC GPS MAPS
HTC WILDFIRE A333x COMPATIBLE GPS SOFTWARE:
Please provide your feedback for the following GPS navigation software developers and your feedback/experience with them, and which you have found operate best on the WildFire!
Please include version numbers and any updates used to get the software working.
# CoPilot v8 (http://www.alk.com/copilot/ / User Guide: http://www.alk.com/support/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Version 8.2 has positive feedback. No problems reported.
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
v8.2 Works fine for all users (WildFire).
Interface can look a little "Childish" (Cartoon-ish / Overly simplified).
Straight forward and easy-to-use menu system.
Available updates for speed camera alerts and database in certain areas.
Multiple voices available, allows you to pick a voice you are comfortable with (use your home wireless connection to save $ when you download and preview each voice addon.).
Maps are not downloaded over the internet. Maps are stored on your SDCard.
Available maps are kept up-to-date for most countries (even small european countries).
Automatic map updates available via the internet (directly on the phone) and stores updated maps on SD Card.
Positive feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
# Destinator (http://www.idestinator.com)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Update! Destinator now supports the Android OS, and has maps available for FOUR continents!
Awaiting feedback...?
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
Available at the Android Shop!
Maps are stored on SD Card (Expandable memory recommended!).
No expensive bills for data usage!
Maps now support four continents: United Kingdom, North America, Western Europe and Austral-asia. > (http://www.destinatornavstore.com/)
# Nav-N-Go IGO v8 (http://www.navngo.com/ / http://www.navngo.com/pages/global/eng/igo_8_description)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Version 8 works on the WildFire, however "hacks" are required to successfully install the software.
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
v8 is difficult to install, as you must change the screen resolution (of the WildFire) to something compatible with the software.
Must use installation "hack" to allow installation.
Screen resolution and quality of maps is not very good (on WildFire).
Maps seem to only support Europe! (Eastern and Western Europe)
Negative feedback from users.
# Google Maps (http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Independant of version. All maps are stored on Google's server.
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
Uses high amounts of data so becomes expensive.
You must subscribe for a high bandwidth data plan with your carrier.
Independant of network coverage (whether you receive map updates).
Supports ONLY the U.K. and the U.S.A!
The "Robot Voice" can make it difficult to understand audio prompts and commands.
Audio voice also difficult to hear and understand with background noise (V8 Engine, Traffic, etc.).
Great coverage when in a country with coverage (UK or USA).
Drains your battery faster with the data connection! Battery life is heavily reduced.
Negative feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
# Navigon v9 (http://www.navigon.com/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Awaiting feedback...
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
Voice and feedback too quiet.
WildPuzzle ROM is recommended, as audio is much louder.
Positive feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
# Nav4All (http://www.nav4all.com/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Awaiting feedback...
Latest version is v9. More info required.
Their website lists support for the Android OS.
# NDrive (http://www.ndriveweb.com/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Awaiting feedback...
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
Stability problems. Crashes on start-up. (Software or Android Version unknown).
Negative feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
Positive feedback from users.
# Route66 (http://www.route66.com.au/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Awaiting feedback...
# Sygic (http://www.sygic.com/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
It would seem version 9 ONLY works with Android OS 2.1. Currently unexpected results occur for Android OS 2.2 users.
XDA-Developers User Feedback Summary:
v9 - Experienced problems on WildFire phone. Did not work. (User did not provide OS version. Suspect v2.2)
Works well with Android OS v2.1. (User feedback)
Unstable and crashes on Andoird OS v2.2. (Recommend waiting for updates from Sygic website or Android OS updates).
Small installation file. Useful features.
Small maps - appearance okay.
Map coverage not as great as other GPS providers (Such as Google or CoPilot).
Cannot find all destinations entered.
Positive feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
Negative feedback from users.
# TomTom (http://www.tomtom.com/)
Which version works and supports the HTC WildFire?
Awaiting feedback...
Still waiting for Android OS release!!!
# More?....
Can you think of any other GPS software packages? Whether 'Online' (Internet connection required) or 'Offline' (Maps stored internally). Please provide your feedback - whether good or bad!
HTC WILDFIRE A333x GEOGRAPHIC GPS MAPS
Please provide your own feedback and experience when trying different versions of maps for the regions listed below.
If you used a country only map (rather than an entire region) then please provide the country name and the version and date of the map.
# Europe [Eastern, Central, Western]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
The 17th of March 2010 seems to be the most recent version for CoPilot 8.2 (change log).
MAP VERSION INFORMATION:
Product Name: GRD_NT.EU-Europe-3.2009.01 /eu/Europe/data/version.dat)
Data Version: 1.13.5.2
Data Format: 8.0
Coverage:
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Note: Turkey not included!
# North America [Canada, Alaska, Mexico, U.S.A.]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
The 17th of March 2010 appears to be the most recent version for CoPilot 8.2 (change log).
MAP VERSION INFORMATION:
Product Name: GRD_ALK.NA-UnitedStates-32.2009.04 (/na/United States/data/version.dat)
Product Name: GRD_ALK.NA-Mexico-137.2009.04 (na/Mexico/data/version.dat)
Product Name: GRD_ALK.NA-Canada-136.2009.04 (/na/Canada/data/version.dat)
Data Version: 3.7.3.1
Data Format: 8.0
Coverage:
Canada, Mexico, Alaska, United States,
# South America [Cuba, Mexico, and all the way south!]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
Awaiting information and feedback...
# Asia [Mainland Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, etc.]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
Awaiting information and feedback...
# Africa [African continent countries, South Africa, Egypt, etc.]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
Awaiting information and feedback...
# Austral-asia / Oceania [Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, etc.]
Which software (and version) supports the latest GPS maps for this region?
The 17th of March 2010 appears to be the most recent version for CoPilot 8.2 (change log).
MAP VERSION INFORMATION:
Product Name: GRD_NT.OC-Australia-199.2009.02 (/oc/data/version.dat)
Data Version: 2.4.1.2
Data Format: 8.0
Coverage:
Australia, New Zealand,
Let's try and get a comprehensive list of software and maps that are compatible with the WildFire devices!
Constructive feedback with reasons and version numbers are essential!
Please provide as much detail as possible!
Thank you and have a great day!
- Felipe M.
Destinator 6 for PocketPC and
Aren't version numbers only usefull if you PIRATE an application?
Also you can just email a dev for support for the wildfire...
Why is it, that almost EVERY topic I read, rather than people being constructive and offering users' their feedback - instead, I see people suggesting that a topic is focused on piracy??
You do realise there are websites like Google, don't you?
Look at the topic! How on earth can this be piracy?
The reason for a topic with accurate and relevant information such as versions:
e.g. v10.1 may support HTC Desire, and not the HTC Wildfire. v10.5 may support both, but without any compatible maps for Canada, Europe and Asia! This topic is aimed at MAPS and GPS software availability.
Some software will work on the WildFire, however will have maps more than 2+ years old!
It's such a pity there are people so 'close-minded' as you... willing to waste their time, submiting responses like that!
Alright kiddo, Here's an application for you CoPilot EU Version.
God knows what version it is, its the latest from the market.
Pretty uptodate for Belgium.
But personally I am still waiting for TomTom to come.
I have a feeling it will be here in a while.
Oh and map version, I have no clue it automatically downloads them from their server onto your SD card.
Sygic GPS works fine. Small installation file, but useful. Maps is small, but all just looks fine. But google map's coverage is larger than Sygic. Google map can find the location that sygic cant find. Just install both of them and u can go anywhere.
i have Copilot Live Pro 8.2.0.218 and navigon 2.6.1, good soft. i used cygic9, but didnt work on my wildfire and ndrive crash at beginning.
google map still the best, almost 99.99% coverage compare to all of the gps.
LOL :B
Thank you for your feedback!
From what I knew about Google Maps:
- it only works in the U.S.A.!
- it requires a data connection,
- the average device has a minimum of 8gb! Maps are less than 500mb, is it not faster and easier to have local maps, rather than require a data connection (especially if in an area of bad coverage),
- covers a minority of the worlds population.
- slow on updates and zoom, and incredibly slow street view (if available),
- and so on....
I may be wrong, but it doesn't offer many features outside of the USA/Canada...
http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/
Scroll to bottom and select your country....
Google Maps works fine in the UK, but I find the robot voice difficult to hear over the thundering of my Ford diesel engine.
Sygic works well with 2.1 but not so well on 2.2, there are LOTS of crashes
I tried Copilot but did not like the interface, looks like it has been designed by ToysRUS or the Early Learning Centre
Navigation
CoPilot Live 8.2 Works absolutely fine for me, updates speed cameras and is quite a reasonable interface.
Navigon is ok but very quiet on stock roms although it is louder using the wildpuzzle
IGO8 is a bit difficult to install because you must change the screen resolution on wildfire. there is a small installation hack for this but screen is still not very good.
Google Maps is pretty good, but uses a lot of your data plan each time and would be prohibitively expensive outside uk.
Be aware, from my research it appears that copilot is the only one that is ok outside uk, others you have to change maps etc.
Hope this helps
Regards
Wow! Fantastic feedback people!
Thank you for spending the time helping others!
Updating topic with users feedback!
Thanks!
Papago X5
I'm using Papago X5 for Malaysian maps. I used to use Sygic but upon moving on to froyo, sygic kept crashing. Papago's maps seems to be more extensive than that of Sygics and is quite accurate. However, it does not have as many features as Sygic.
nisshal88 said:
I'm using Papago X5 for Malaysian maps. I used to use Sygic but upon moving on to froyo, sygic kept crashing. Papago's maps seems to be more extensive than that of Sygics and is quite accurate. However, it does not have as many features as Sygic.
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You say GPS quite accurate on Froyo. What is your Froyo custom rom do you use on Wildfire? I ask you cause in any custom rom that I use the GPS do not accurate on Google Map App.
Thank you and sorry for my English.
I use GPS a lot in my job and CoPilot 8 has yet to fail me on finding an obscure address in the middle of the dark swedish forests. A few speed limits and recent constructions are not up to date, but apart from that It's very nice.
Google Navigation doesn't work in Sweden, but using the modded version I've tried it out. It crashed a lot and didn't have speed camera info, but it had a somewhat nicer interface and the calculated travel times were more accurate. Searching for a destination is simpler too.
Have been using Sygic both on WM phone and now Android (2.1). Using with WM the program was very stable and good enough to navigate both for private and business purposes.
On Android the screen resolution is less good but acceptable......the big annoyance is that the program looses gps connection during a few seconds up to more than 15 minutes and than comes back......a restart does not help. Suppose people refer to this when they talk about crashing. I use Sygic mobile maps 10, version 8.14
TomTom did not have any crashes on WM so anxiously waiting till it comes available for Android. TomTom seems to be working on an Android version.
I use Sygic mobile maps 10 on Cyanogenmod Stable and works fine.
Sorry for the bump.
But I just contacted Sygic support asking for Wildfire compatibility and they informed me that it is NOT compatible.
How come you guys are stating that it works?
Thanks
I'm evaluating whether I'd go for the Wildfire or the € 200 more expensive Desire. I bought the HTC Touch Cruise 3 years ago for € 540 and was utterly disappointed that I got little value for my money. That's why I need to know whether Sygic runs decently on Wildfire or not... If you could post youtube video, that would be great
SabbeRubbish said:
Sorry for the bump.
But I just contacted Sygic support asking for Wildfire compatibility and they informed me that it is NOT compatible.
How come you guys are stating that it works?
Thanks
I'm evaluating whether I'd go for the Wildfire or the € 200 more expensive Desire. I bought the HTC Touch Cruise 3 years ago for € 540 and was utterly disappointed that I got little value for my money. That's why I need to know whether Sygic runs decently on Wildfire or not... If you could post youtube video, that would be great
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I have used both Touch Cruise 1 and 2 with Sygic and got good performance (stability and navigation function) although I liked TomTom better, but that can be ofcourse a matter of personal preference.
On Wildfire I tried Sygic 8.14, 8.16 and 8.06 and all of them had their problems.........ranging from crashing, not able to get GPS started and in case of 8.16 I could not even activate maps.......I am a bit dissapointed in Sygic since on their site there is no reference as to not working with Wildfire. Note I am using stock Froyo Rom.
Searching now for alternative......
Copilot live 8
Yesterday installed Copilot Live 8. Was an easy process. Maps can be downloaded via WiFi.
Due to some reason I could not download the complete Europe map but only do this in pieces. Navigation across boarders therefor not possible.....you even have to close the programm to switch maps.
Apart from that it has not crashed, although I made only 2 rides up till now.
Screen resolution is much better than Sygic. And the buttons are bigger which makes it easier to navigate menu's compared to sygic. Just like TomTom (and Sygic) a lot of settings possible. Even on-line updates possible.
Will report back when I gathered more experience.
navdroyd works fine for me ,
has support for maps all over the world
its a offline gps software ,
has voice guidance
Google Maps doesn't offer Offline Maps for China, Here Maps also revoke their support for China Mainland. Is there any Offline Maps App which support China and is easy to use for english speaking foreigner? Baidu Maps is nice, but only usuable with some chinese language skills.
OSM based Apps aren't a alternative as their Map coverage is very limited.
There was a "hacked" Google Maps App couple of years ago which allow to download offline maps for every country, but it's not working anymore. May there are other "hacked" Apps for this, now?
Or is it possible to download Chinese Offline Maps with Google Maps using a VPN from inside China?
v0ujiemq said:
Google Maps doesn't offer Offline Maps for China, Here Maps also revoke their support for China Mainland. Is there any Offline Maps App which support China and is easy to use for english speaking foreigner? Baidu Maps is nice, but only usuable with some chinese language skills.
OSM based Apps aren't a alternative as their Map coverage is very limited.
There was a "hacked" Google Maps App couple of years ago which allow to download offline maps for every country, but it's not working anymore. May there are other "hacked" Apps for this, now?
Or is it possible to download Chinese Offline Maps with Google Maps using a VPN from inside China?
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Hello and welcome to the XDA Forums Q&A section.
I found an app that is hopefully what you are looking for (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.mapof.china&hl=en). If you intend to use this while walking it is probably not recommended since a guy wrote a comment on the app saying:
Your app is excellent however I have found that when I put in the log/lat coordinates from google maps of specific point they do not match. They seem to be out by 500 metres. For example google map reference of a point in Beijing is 39.9075797 / 116.399314 The same location on your app has is : 39.90618 / 116.39313 I would assume that the coordinates from google are the accurate ones. After trying this with a number of different locations it seems like this 500 metere offset is across the board and perhaps the starting reference point in your app is not precise enough.
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If the app is not what you are looking for, kindly reply and enjoy your stay!
Hopefully I helped you and if I did, hit thanks .
ThisApp based on OSM, so the map quality isn't good. OSM is banned in China, thats why nobody help to improve map data there.
Hello there, i live in Turkey and i m planning to buy Vivo X80 from Taobao.com
Seems like its Chinese version and i couldn't find any answer if i buy this version will i have bear tons of problems such as connection mobile network, installing banking apps etc. ?
And according to vivo official website, there is no way to install global rom to chinese version. is this true or there are someway as unofficial way?
is there any experiance have you got before such like this?
I have the Vivo X Note, which was released a few weeks before the Vivo X80. They both have the same Chinese Origin OS operating system. Some developers on this forum are working on a method to unlock the bootloader and flash the global FunTouch operating system on the Vivo X70. Once they have finished their work the method should work for other devices using the Origin OS Ocean operating system. As for using the Chinese Origin OS operating system, I'm in Canada where the working language is English, and I haven't had any problems. I connect to the local 5G network and my banking apps and Google Pay work fine. My carrier would not enable VoLTE functions on the phone, but that is because of their policy to only enable VoLTE on devices purchased from them. Most European carriers allow VoLTE on these phones, but if VoLTE is important to you (you need it if you travel to the United States where they have shut down 3G networks) then you should check with your carrier before purchasing the phone. Almost all Google services work on the phone - ie Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, etc., but although you can tap the microphone icon in Google Assistant and then issue it voice commands, it won't respond to "OK Google" voice activation because the phone has its own Chinese voice assistant built-in, which can be disabled, but not replaced. Google Backup, and Google Maps Timeline won't work, but those were the only limitations I've run into. I also found that if you replace the default Vivo Messages app with Google Messages you won't receive notifications when the phone is in dark mode. I replaced the default app with Next SMS and it does receive notifications in dark mode.
I got vivo x fold in the US
And I can tell you almost everything works under CN version ROM
except Android Auto which requires root, currently there is no good solution for rooting VIVO. just let it be I think
I'm thinking of buying the x80 pro but Chinese version ..
tell me android auto does it work for you? for me it is very important that works!
Android Auto, Google Maps history/timeline, Google backup won't work, and although you can tap on the microphone icon and use voice commands in Google Assistant, you can't open it by voice (OK Google). Google Messages notifications don't work in system wide dark mode. Make sure your carrier will enable VoLTE on the phone, some won't.
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How do you buy from taobao? Do they deliver outside china?
dh33r4j said:
How do you buy from taobao? Do they deliver outside china?
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必须使用国际快递，我是中国人，我在中国
Mod translation: Must use international express, I am Chinese, I am in China
frcraig said:
Android Auto, Google Maps history/timeline, Google backup won't work, and although you can tap on the microphone icon and use voice commands in Google Assistant, you can't open it by voice (OK Google). Google Messages notifications don't work in system wide dark mode. Make sure your carrier will enable VoLTE on the phone, some won't.
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Hi, and with the globlal version will all that works ? thank you!!
mariocaz said:
Hi, and with the globlal version will all that works ? thank you!!
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Sorry, I have the Chinese firmware so I'm not sure.
Anyone having Google Wallet not working after the last update? Cn version
frcraig said:
I have the Vivo X Note, which was released a few weeks before the Vivo X80. They both have the same Chinese Origin OS operating system. Some developers on this forum are working on a method to unlock the bootloader and flash the global FunTouch operating system on the Vivo X70. Once they have finished their work the method should work for other devices using the Origin OS Ocean operating system. As for using the Chinese Origin OS operating system, I'm in Canada where the working language is English, and I haven't had any problems. I connect to the local 5G network and my banking apps and Google Pay work fine. My carrier would not enable VoLTE functions on the phone, but that is because of their policy to only enable VoLTE on devices purchased from them. Most European carriers allow VoLTE on these phones, but if VoLTE is important to you (you need it if you travel to the United States where they have shut down 3G networks) then you should check with your carrier before purchasing the phone. Almost all Google services work on the phone - ie Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, etc., but although you can tap the microphone icon in Google Assistant and then issue it voice commands, it won't respond to "OK Google" voice activation because the phone has its own Chinese voice assistant built-in, which can be disabled, but not replaced. Google Backup, and Google Maps Timeline won't work, but those were the only limitations I've run into. I also found that if you replace the default Vivo Messages app with Google Messages you won't receive notifications when the phone is in dark mode. I replaced the default app with Next SMS and it does receive notifications in dark mode. drift boss
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Whenever the system-wide dark mode is activated, Google Messages notifications stop functioning. Check with your service provider to make sure the phone can use VoLTE, as not all of them do.
frcraig said:
I have the Vivo X Note, which was released a few weeks before the Vivo X80. They both have the same Chinese Origin OS operating system. Some developers on this forum are working on a method to unlock the bootloader and flash the global FunTouch operating system on the Vivo X70. Once they have finished their work the method should work for other devices using the Origin OS Ocean operating system. As for using the Chinese Origin OS operating system, I'm in Canada where the working language is English, and I haven't had any problems. I connect to the local 5G network and my banking apps and Google Pay work fine. My carrier would not enable VoLTE functions on the phone, but that is because of their policy to only enable VoLTE on devices purchased from them. Most European carriers allow VoLTE on these phones, but if VoLTE is important to you (you need it if you travel to the United States where they have shut down 3G networks) then you should check with your carrier before purchasing the phone. Almost all Google services work on the phone - ie Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, etc., but although you can tap the microphone icon in Google Assistant and then issue it voice commands, it won't respond to "OK Google" voice activation because the phone has its own Chinese voice assistant built-in, which can be disabled, but not replaced. Google Backup, and Google Maps Timeline won't work, but those were the only limitations I've run into. I also found that if you replace the default Vivo Messages app with Google Messages you won't receive notifications when the phone is in dark mode. I replaced the default app with Next SMS and it does receive notifications in dark mode.
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So glad I found your answer! So regarding the Google map timeline. Since Google map still works on vivo, can I still view the current map timeline if I log in from another platform, like a laptop web browser?
unloaded1 said:
So glad I found your answer! So regarding the Google map timeline. Since Google map still works on vivo, can I still view the current map timeline if I log in from another platform, like a laptop web browser?
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Good question. I’m travelling right now, but when I’m back to Halifax Wednesday I’ll see if my trip shows up when I sign into Google Maps on my desktop computer.
frcraig said:
Good question. I’m travelling right now, but when I’m back to Halifax Wednesday I’ll see if my trip shows up when I sign into Google Maps on my desktop computer.
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Hey, were you able to see your timeline on Google maps from your desktop browser? Thanks
Just back from a week in Western Canada. I had the Vivo with me and used Google Maps during the trip, but none of it shows up in my Timeline when I sign into Google Maps on my Windows desktop.
frcraig said:
Just back from a week in Western Canada. I had the Vivo with me and used Google Maps during the trip, but none of it shows up in my Timeline when I sign into Google Maps on my Windows desktop.
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Thank you so much for your help! I was definitely not expecting that answer. It is certainly something for me to take in consideration before purchasing. Thanks again!
frcraig said:
I have the Vivo X Note, which was released a few weeks before the Vivo X80. They both have the same Chinese Origin OS operating system. Some developers on this forum are working on a method to unlock the bootloader and flash the global FunTouch operating system on the Vivo X70. Once they have finished their work the method should work for other devices using the Origin OS Ocean operating system. As for using the Chinese Origin OS operating system, I'm in Canada where the working language is English, and I haven't had any problems. I connect to the local 5G network and my banking apps and Google Pay work fine. My carrier would not enable VoLTE functions on the phone, but that is because of their policy to only enable VoLTE on devices purchased from them. Most European carriers allow VoLTE on these phones, but if VoLTE is important to you (you need it if you travel to the United States where they have shut down 3G networks) then you should check with your carrier before purchasing the phone. Almost all Google services work on the phone - ie Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, etc., but although you can tap the microphone icon in Google Assistant and then issue it voice commands, it won't respond to "OK Google" voice activation because the phone has its own Chinese voice assistant built-in, which can be disabled, but not replaced. Google Backup, and Google Maps Timeline won't work, but those were the only limitations I've run into. I also found that if you replace the default Vivo Messages app with Google Messages you won't receive notifications when the phone is in dark mode. I replaced the default app with Next SMS and it does receive notifications in dark mode.
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I’m in Canada as well I was offered to trade in my current phone iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb for this vivo x80 pro … but after checking this forum I’m actually worried I was offered the CN version snapdragon with Origin OS 3 … I’m fairly comfortable with mods and chines phone owned some in the past but I was wondering in today’s day would the x80 pro still be a reliable phone to use here in canada ?
metbed said:
Hello there, i live in Turkey and i m planning to buy Vivo X80 from Taobao.com
Seems like its Chinese version and i couldn't find any answer if i buy this version will i have bear tons of problems such as connection mobile network, installing banking apps etc. ?
And according to vivo official website, there is no way to install global rom to chinese version. is this true or there are someway as unofficial way?
is there any experiance have you got before such like this?
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Buying a Chinese version of the Vivo X80 from Taobao may cause problems with mobile network connections and installing banking apps. It's true that there is no official way to install a global ROM on a Chinese version, but there may be unofficial methods. It's important to research and consider the risks before making a purchase.
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