GPS on Android phone - Page 2 - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 07-02-12, 08:54 PM

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...

SIII · 07-02-12, 09:20 PM

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.

littleoldman2 · 07-02-12, 09:25 PM

N Drive from the market?.

Grant66 · 07-02-12, 10:14 PM

Sygic mobile maps. Traffic info, auto map update, 3d maps.
Tried co- pilot didn't like it.

_Stretchie_ · 08-02-12, 09:15 AM

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

08-02-12, 12:58 PM

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)

TheRamJam · 08-02-12, 01:01 PM

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/

07-02-12, 08:54 PM	#11
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: GPS on Android phone 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... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

07-02-12, 09:20 PM	#12
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: GPS on Android phone 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. __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

07-02-12, 09:25 PM	#13
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,388	Re: GPS on Android phone N Drive from the market?. __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

07-02-12, 10:14 PM	#14
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Sygic mobile maps. Traffic info, auto map update, 3d maps. Tried co- pilot didn't like it. __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

08-02-12, 09:15 AM	#15
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: GPS on Android phone 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 __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left Last edited by _Stretchie_; 08-02-12 at 09:19 AM.

08-02-12, 12:58 PM	#16
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GPS on Android phone 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)

08-02-12, 01:01 PM	#17
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: GPS on Android phone 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/ __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

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