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Old 07-02-12, 08:54 PM   #11
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I'm struggling with google already I've got some of the monthly routes saved and I can't get them to work properly on the phone... Maybe I'm a chimp but its becoming a pain already...
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Old 07-02-12, 09:20 PM   #12
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N Drive on HTC Desire, works a lot better than maps app. All the maps are there so don't need a signal to get maps or work out routes.

Used on bike with earphone and works OK, no volume problems. Only problem is battery life.
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Old 07-02-12, 09:25 PM   #13
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N Drive from the market?.
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Old 07-02-12, 10:14 PM   #14
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Sygic mobile maps. Traffic info, auto map update, 3d maps.
Tried co- pilot didn't like it.
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Old 08-02-12, 09:15 AM   #15
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If you have a problem getting a GPS fix you could try this (taken from elsewhere) do this from somewhere with a WiFi connection:
  • Download App 'GPS Status'
  • Turn phone off
  • Take your SIM out
  • Power on the device
  • Turn WiFi on
  • Turn GPS on
  • Open application: 'GPS Status'
  • Either
    A: Go into its Settings menu and click on GPS and Sensors
    B: Press Menu go in to Tools
  • Click Manage A-GPS state
  • Click Reset
  • Click Manage A-GPS state again
  • Click Download
  • Now put your phone on a stable, straight surface in order to enable the phone to get a lock.
  • This time, you’ll see your phone get the lock back way faster than before.
  • Put your SIM back in and use the network to secure a quick GPS fix as well.
The above just worked for me, my GPS seemed to stop a while ago, I have a flashed ROM and it used to work fine with it but suddenly stoppeded.

I found this and tried it and all is good again.

I use google maps to find a destination and then 'Navigate' from there.

I also have Co-Pilot which isn't bad, I bought it a couple of years ago when I had my Hero
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Old 08-02-12, 12:58 PM   #16
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aye i dont get the same problems witht he insert coin rom however i do get the invalid packet issue. Any adeas that that is (usually when updating apps)
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Old 08-02-12, 01:01 PM   #17
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Just use Navigation its good enough and free

Also get your phone rooted so you can remove all the crappy apps that usually come with it. Then get a custom ROM put on so you can get the latest firmware updates instead of waiting for carrier specific ones
The site below is great for info and apps etc

http://forum.xda-developers.com/
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