Change your gps server to if needed AFTER these steps, but this will make gps more stable, speed will depend on your server, find out how to do that below but follow these instructions FIRST.
MAKE BACKUPS.
ROOT REQUIRED
MOD Instructions:
Download zip
Unzip
Open root explorer,
Mount ro
Go to file named etc.
scroll til you find your old GPS.conf copy and paste to sdcard as backup, just in case.
Go back to etc ,find file name gps, open, copy gpsconfig.xml and paste to sdcard as backup, just in case.
Copy GPS.conf (the one you got here), and paste to etc, and select overwrite when message pops up.>this is why u need backups.
Copy gpsconfig.xml (the one you got here), open etc, open file name GPS, paste inside and select overwrite when message pops up.
Reboot
Configure Automatic Agps in gps status and repair box read bellow
Test in navigation, fyi very first startup is slow but once locked on thats it, all other startups will be quick, If you live outside the USA, change GPS server, instructions for that are in this post below or you can watch my youtube instructions(link below)
I keep wifi location setting toggled OFF, much better. Instuctions for that below(easy)
Once and for all I am no responsible if you mess up
If you having issues just copy and paste your backups from your sdcard.
Enjoy
USA
Version 6----Gps mod:
Modded Gpsconfig.xml and GPS.conf link:
[PLEASE WAIT 24 HOURS SORRY
ASIA GPS MOD VERSION 6
Please wait 24 hours
EUROPE GPS MOD VERSION 6
Please wait 24 hours
INDIA GPS MOD VERSION 6
please wait 24hours
New HD Video instructions for changing GPS server
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnn1VZc8jc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Method 2
NEW! 20 second GPS FIX OR BETTER, GPS FIX (MOD) Root required*
[MOD] Better GPS Acer, more universal than cingular
United states only.
Instructions: With Root Explorer (or similar app) go to /etc/gps.conf
In Root Explorer long press on the file and select open in text editor
Change the first line from: NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org to NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org
Save changes and reboot
ENJOY
Thanks to UnicornKaz, calebv2 and mrvanes from xda devs.
FYI STOP USING FASTERFIX APP IT WILL SCREW YOU UP IF YOU APPLY THESE CHANGES
Method 2.
NOT ROOTED
To clear GPS cache THIS ALWAYS HELPS<<<<<<<!!!!!!!!!
Instructions:
1. Download and install GPS Status & Toolbox from android market
2. Open the GPS Status & Toolbox
3. Press Menu -> Tools
4. Tap on Manage A-GPS state
5. Tap Reset
6. Tap Download
7. Enjoy faster GPS locking
Method 3.
ROOTED***
BUSYBOX REQUIRED
Required:
Root access
Fasterfix app from market
read all of this post so you don't screw yourself.
Instructions:
To speed up google maps nav: Install "Fasterfix" app from market, open app, accept super user permissions, pick region, reboot, then test via google maps navigation. Should speed it up $hit load, just as fast as my incredible when it was new. Hope this helps
Honestly until android comes up with a fix for the maps app I'm going to use WASE GPS found in market you MIGHT get a search for SIGNAL, BUT MUCH FASTER GPS.
FYI!!!!!!!! DONT REPICK REGION IN FASTERFIX APPLICATION!!!!! or you will have to do this:
It appears I was having some issues cingularly in the davlik cache because I changed my region in fasterfix because I figured what the fnck, and that screwed up my speed so when you pick your region stick with it or you will slow the crap out of navigation plus to fix it you will have unistall fasterfix, delete" [email protected]@[email protected][/email]" under davik-cache, reinstall pick region, test via navigation.
Info:
Sorry about last post: you will only need to open Fasterfix app once.
Misc:
It appears that fastfix is server based location finder, what ever that means
Unfortunately the version of the market I am using keeps saying thas this app is not compatible with my device.
If somebody could post the apk that would great
4shared.com/file/RNm07fny/FasterFix.htm
Works great !! I guess the GPS receiver is fine , it might just be Honeycomb that is having a few issue trying to download the A-gps data by itslef.
Your welcome man
when I run fasterfix all I get is a black screen.
Did I bust it?
ret4425 said:
when I run fasterfix all I get is a black screen.
Did I bust it?
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I too have the same problem with fasterfix, but even without that, following the other instructions, I managed to do the fix with 3 satellites in the house: D
Sorry for my bad english...
if you get just a blank screen on fasterfix i found that i needed busybox installed (mentions it in the market description if i recall correctly). and for those that arent sure, both fasterfix and busybox need root.
hope this helps
Hogmeister said:
if you get just a blank screen on fasterfix i found that i needed busybox installed (mentions it in the market description if i recall correctly). and for those that arent sure, both fasterfix and busybox need root.
hope this helps
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Thanks for the help, I installed Busybox, says it went okay, and I still get the BSOD. Do I need to link them in some way? Or something else?
Thanks
nope, should automagically figure it out. I did have to force-close fasterfix and reopen it though. you try that?
Hogmeister said:
nope, should automagically figure it out. I did have to force-close fasterfix and reopen it though. you try that?
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That done it. Thanks!
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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updated
PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST. UPDATED 5.10.11
ORGINAL POST :
For best results use both methods together. After using both on my ICONIA average GPS lock time under 60 seconds
Method 1.
NOT ROOTED
To clear GPS cache THIS ALWAYS HELPS<<<<<<<!!!!!!!!!
Instructions:
1. Download and install GPS Status & Toolbox from android market
2. Open the GPS Status & Toolbox
3. Press Menu -> Tools
4. Tap on Manage A-GPS state
5. Tap Reset
6. Tap Download
7. Enjoy faster GPS locking
Method 2.
ROOTED***
Required:
Root access
Fasterfix app from market
read all of this post so you don't screw yourself.
Instructions:
To speed up google maps nav: Install "Fasterfix" app from market, open app, accept super user permissions, pick region (!!!never change this) then test via google maps navigation. Should speed it up $hit load, just as fast as my incredible when it was new. Hope this helps
Honestly until android comes up with a fix for the maps app I'm going to use WASE GPS found in market you MIGHT get a search for SIGNAL, BUT MUCH FASTER GPS.
FYI!!!!!!!! DONT REPICK REGION IN FASTERFIX APPLICATION!!!!! or you will have to do this:
It appears I was having some issues cingularly in the davlik cache because I changed my region in fasterfix because I figured what the fnck, and that screwed up my speed so when you pick your region stick with it or you will slow the crap out of navigation plus to fix it you will have unistall fasterfix, delete" [email protected]@[email protected][/email]" under davik-cache, reinstall pick region, test via navigation.
Info:
Sorry about last post: you will only need to open Fasterfix app once.
Misc:
It appears that fastfix is server based location finder, what ever that means
Crsdr37 said:
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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1. What is epst? 2. What are trying to get at?
robitron929 said:
For best results use both methods together. After using both on my ICONIA average GPS lock time under 60 seconds
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Used both and it worked a treat. Thanks!
For me, the best solution is to use my Nexus One's GPS chip, as it locks (and holds the lock, my biggest complaint with the A500 is that it loses the lock often - if it did this while I was lost somewhere, I'd be screwed). To that affect, I have the following apps to use.
On the A500 - Bluetooth GPS Mouse (I suggest this as it doesn't force close, and it works with Sygic's latest update). Be sure to turn "Allow Mock Locations" on (settings - applications - development).
On my Nexus One - Bluetooth GPS Output.
Both offer free trials (limits to like 10 minutes before you have to reconnect).
Crsdr37 said:
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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Well....the app does that without the epst(its hit or miss on the evo)
The epst is a service menu /apk on the evo........it doesn't really apply here
This gps fix has been used on qyuite a few phones Running cm7
Glad the op had time to try it....I mentioned it last week but haven't had time to jack with it
My biggest concern is this fix was designed for devices connected to a network......are you guys seeing that the fix holds when not connected to wifi/3g
Nope
I have tried everything that people have posted and still only random lock on GPS signal. Will never hold and I am on my 3rd A500 same results on all. Seems more that it is either an under powered or just poorly configured. My hope it that they can either increase the power of the GPS or change the way it locks. I have only a few times got more than 3 sat to show up. I will hold out for another month before I have to decide to keep or not, I love everything else about the A500 so I hope this gets fixed.
Oh and I was tethered between A500 and my D1 so I had network connectivity.
did both of these..but had same problem with fastfix blackscreen and could not get it resolved as there wqs no way to force close the app and just hsd to back out to the home screen. never chose a region and just uninstalled.
Now cannot fix a gps signal period. It was working relatively quickly before trying these methods but thought would further improve. Any help on getting back and erasing cache files/changes would be appreciated.
Tried both the fixes.
All I get is "location temporarily unavailable"
when off wifi
Related
Some GPS enabled apps on the Vega dont always work or even load.
This is because the device doesnt have a gps location to pass over to the App. One way around this is to install the following Application "My fake location" from the Market and set your GPS location manually.
Hope this helps.
Yes, "My fake location" works well, but you have to remember to fire it up before you run applications that use the GPS. Not a big issue, but something to remember.
Also my fake location force closes on certain roms. Just flashing a later version of pauls rom has fixed it for me.
Rgds
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Firmware 2.1-update1
Kernel 2.3.29
Phone is rooted
I haven't tried to use Google Maps since I rooted, until now. After I rooted and got rid of a bunch of bloatware, I did screw up and disabled a few apps I shouldn't have messed with. A few of them were things such as Google Talk and some other things......that I 'thought' were useless, but found out quickly I couldn't even DL apps from the Market without some of them.
I got that straight, and now I have found the only thing that doesn't work is nav. I can enter the address, and the driving directions come up in text. I can also see an overall map, with the directions outlined. When I click to change teh screen to navigation mode.....it gets stuck on "getting driving directions".
I've done a little research and tried a few things. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Google Maps, I have tried GPS Booster (tried the lite version for free), and GPS Booster failed, I have made sure all of my settings were correct for GPS......
When I first open Maps, where it gives your GPS location.....the pinpointed area it shows me in is about 0.75-1.0 miles away from where I actually am. So I am wondering if it isn't going off my phone position itself, instead of GPS.....
Anyone have any tips or things to try? I am out of things I have found to do.....
you could always just odin back to stock, then re-root, and see if that does the trick.
Download Gps Test from the market, enable VZW and Google location services, turn on GPS and run Gps test. If you able to get a lock with that Nav should get a lock as well.
If it still hangs on "getting driving directions" youve prob got app problems.
I don't think there's anything wrong with the app - pretty sure it just says "getting driving directions" until it gets a GPS lock, so make sure you're locked in the GPS Status app before trying the navigation.
ziggy484 said:
you could always just odin back to stock, then re-root, and see if that does the trick.
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I'm hoping for a much simpler solution.
AlgorithmX said:
Download Gps Test from the market, enable VZW and Google location services, turn on GPS and run Gps test. If you able to get a lock with that Nav should get a lock as well.
If it still hangs on "getting driving directions" youve prob got app problems.
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Downloaded two different free GPS testers.....neither will lock a location.
burlingtonbob said:
I don't think there's anything wrong with the app - pretty sure it just says "getting driving directions" until it gets a GPS lock, so make sure you're locked in the GPS Status app before trying the navigation.
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Ya....
I'd also like to also reiterate that after I rooted and deleted a bunch of bloatware, I did accidentally deactivate several things. I didn't actually delete ANYTHING, I simply renamed the extensions of everything from ".apk" to ".bak". Are there any critical apps I could have killed that aren't blatantly obvious by their names? I think I have all the Google stuff, and any of the voice things returned to normal. In fact I had to do that just to get the market to work....
Here are apps I have disabled:
BluetoothOPP
CarHome
CityID_1.0.27_vzn.sch.i500_12118_release
DeskHome
Dlna
Final_Schi500_3.9.3.3_07262010
I500_MyVerizon_05202010
InfoAlarm
MobileAP
MobileClientUpdate
TtsService
vnav_4.7.0.258_i500_rel_PROD-signed
Update:
I changed the last app I listed above back to .apk, and noticed that there were some changes for the better.
vnav_4.7.0.258_i500_rel_PROD-signed
When I opened Maps, I pulled up the directions like normal.....then switched it to navigate on the map. What I noticed was that the map showed up in the background.....and it was actually plotted my exact location. The map was still grayed out, and it still shows "getting driving directions".
I also ran GPS tester.....and it now shows lots of info on the display, but I am still trying to figure out how the fark to work it.
Ok, GPS tester plots within 20 feet of me.......but I can't get Maps to get into Nav mode still.
ttt
Anyone?
Anyone?
Tts is text to speach.. you need that for spoken directions.
Just a thought, but why not change all of the not so obvious ones back to apk's, and just see what happens.
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Reinstall back to stock than test. One step at a time. Stock than test root test etc ...
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cseeley said:
Tts is text to speach.. you need that for spoken directions.
Just a thought, but why not change all of the not so obvious ones back to apk's, and just see what happens.
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Did a scan of it, I'll probably go do it again here shortly...since I still haven't solved this.
onemotodroid said:
Reinstall back to stock than test. One step at a time. Stock than test root test etc ...
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I was hoping to avoid reloading to stock, especially since this app worked fine since rooting.
On my Nook Color, Google Maps was able to approximate a location from Wifi.
On the Kindle Fire, Google Maps gives some (empty) error message when I click on the "my location" button and nothing shows for my location.
Is there any way to fix that?
You need location servicices on the KF for that to work.
There is GPS Tether which is not quite the same thing but the person who first posted it, appeared to have another method to get the location info, and I suspect he figured out how to get location services (WiFi) to work. I don't think he has ever posted it though.
Not all WiFi routers or hotspots provide GPS location info though. My 4G Hotspot doesn't for example.
Not sure I follow: the nook color also has no gps but it always got art least an approximate location from wifi
The KF does not have location services installed. Without that, there is NO interface to get the data from.
I've never seen a Nook Color so i don't know what it can/can't do how it is modified etc...
The KF didn't include GPS or location services as it was designed. if someone gets it working (GPS tether does work), then it is an added bonus. otherwise you got what you paid for.
Any chance grabbing the network location files from another gingerbread Rom would do the trick?
Edit: Well it actually worked, didn’t think so at first but its working. I used Root explorer to grab the networklocation.apk from the CM7 Rom on my phone. Uploaded that the Google Search Bar and the Maps apk's to Dropbox. I put the network and Google search Bar in the Kindle systems app folder, changed the permissions to match the rest and rebooted. Got a weird popup why booting asking me to sign into my Google Account witch I have never seen but did and everything booted up normally. I then installed the Maps apk and when it loaded I skipped the turn on GPS settings popup and to my dismay the app had no idea where we were. I then opened the Google Search Widget I also grabbed hoping that applying a Go Launcher ICS theme would give me the cool clear ICS look but when I opened the app and skipped the import Gmail search history popup another popup popped up asking if I would like to turn on Google Location for better results or something like that so I chose accept and opened my Maps App to find my Google profile picture overtop of Philadelphia PA. I live in Philadelphia PA so this is a good thing. Went back to the Google Search App to be sure and Goggled Pizza and sure enough the recommended shops were local so I’m fairly certain it’s working.
Side note,
At the same time I did the above I tested a little Keyboard shortcut. Installed a few keyboard APK’s I also grabbed from my phones app folder and uploaded to Dropbox. After installing I copied and pasted the APK’s from the data/app folder, and pasted the APK’s in the system app folder and rebooted my Kindle. Once booted back up I used Root Explorer and reinstalled the keyboards from the APK’s copied to the system/app folder , selected done after each install and then opened up each keyboard for the first time by long pressing a text field and selected each keyboard. After I opened the keyboards in this way and set each ones settings to my preference I backed them up with Titanium using a label I named keyboards. So anyway the actual shortcut is that going forward after booting my Kindle I just run a restore using the label with Titanium and all the keyboards are working again until the next reboot in which another quick batch restore will need to be done, much easier then reinstalling individually after each boot. Works on Thumb, Swift, Smart and Go. Sorry didn’t think I had gone on this long about it.
chairshot215 said:
Any chance grabbing the network location files from another gingerbread Rom would do the trick?
Edit: Well it actually worked, didn’t think so at first but its working. I used Root explorer to grab the networklocation.apk from the CM7 Rom on my phone. Uploaded that the Google Search Bar and the Maps apk's to Dropbox. I put the network and Google search Bar in the Kindle systems app folder, changed the permissions to match the rest and rebooted. Got a weird popup why booting asking me to sign into my Google Account witch I have never seen but did and everything booted up normally. I then installed the Maps apk and when it loaded I skipped the turn on GPS settings popup and to my dismay the app had no idea where we were. I then opened the Google Search Widget I also grabbed hoping that applying a Go Launcher ICS theme would give me the cool clear ICS look but when I opened the app and skipped the import Gmail search history popup another popup popped up asking if I would like to turn on Google Location for better results or something like that so I chose accept and opened my Maps App to find my Google profile picture overtop of Philadelphia PA. I live in Philadelphia PA so this is a good thing. Went back to the Google Search App to be sure and Goggled Pizza and sure enough the recommended shops were local so I’m fairly certain it’s working.
Side note,
At the same time I did the above I tested a little Keyboard shortcut. Installed a few keyboard APK’s I also grabbed from my phones app folder and uploaded to Dropbox. After installing I copied and pasted the APK’s from the data/app folder, and pasted the APK’s in the system app folder and rebooted my Kindle. Once booted back up I used Root Explorer and reinstalled the keyboards from the APK’s copied to the system/app folder , selected done after each install and then opened up each keyboard for the first time by long pressing a text field and selected each keyboard. After I opened the keyboards in this way and set each ones settings to my preference I backed them up with Titanium using a label I named keyboards. So anyway the actual shortcut is that going forward after booting my Kindle I just run a restore using the label with Titanium and all the keyboards are working again until the next reboot in which another quick batch restore will need to be done, much easier then reinstalling individually after each boot. Works on Thumb, Swift, Smart and Go. Sorry didn’t think I had gone on this long about it.
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can you post the network location apk?
Xdpker06 said:
can you post the network location apk?
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Here it is, you may also want to see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414582&page=2
Did not do whats posted in the link above but after a bit of time it would seem that its only working with Google apps like Maps and Search, Not so much anything else.
CC Inc said:
Here it is, you may also want to see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414582&page=2
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Thanks for the apk, but I couldn't figure out how to install apktool on my mac. When I unpack the basic program, apktool.jar appears and then disappears and turns into a folder. Then the helper script for macosx can't even find apktool.jar.
Put networklocation.apk from the CM7 gapps into system/app with the proper permissions.
Tried rebooting.
No dice. Does not work.
andTab said:
Put networklocation.apk from the CM7 gapps into system/app with the proper permissions.
Tried rebooting.
No dice. Does not work.
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So there still seems to be no working solution to get wifi network location to work on the KF?
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So there still seems to be no working solution to get wifi network location to work on the KF?
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The solution is to actually install cm7.... Network location has been surprisingly awesome for me with everything from Google maps to yelp.
sladehawke said:
The solution is to actually install cm7.... Network location has been surprisingly awesome for me with everything from Google maps to yelp.
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What a useless post.
If you can't or won't help, don't post.
It does work. My location is the center blue dot in larger liighter blue one. Exactly positioned on KF. I just loaded GM 6.1.1 and did the reboots, passed on geo loc. and voila!
Smmoph said:
It does work. My location is the center blue dot in larger liighter blue one. Exactly positioned on KF. I just loaded GM 6.1.1 and did the reboots, passed on geo loc. and voila!
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Did you install gmaps after installing the network location apk and did you do anything special?
I've tried everything and still I'm not getting network location activated.
Scaevola said:
Did you install gmaps after installing the network location apk and did you do anything special?
I've tried everything and still I'm not getting network location activated.
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Still does not work for me, either.
What I do remember and see is my KF - is rooted w/ the update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-blaze-KANG-signed rom, Also I have installed the build.prop by enkode in the "Kindle Fire Market MAWR OPEN!!!" thread to appear like a GT-P1000 to Android.Market for Fuller access. I have Flashed ICS touch-20 with success and Have 'bout 20 Backups saved to pc from Twrp. Ok, Noob with first Android. These 3.apk's I put in the sysem/app folder 1. NetworkLocation.apk , From gapps-gb-20110828-signed . 2. framework-res.apk, a modded one from another post about wifi location. 3. Google_Maps_6.1.1.apk. I set all the permissions on the 3 files to 755 . But I only installed the ONE "GoogMaps6.1.1", I did not install the other 2 .apk at all. Rebooted and saw Latitude, Gmaps, etc. Folders. Went to search stuff with GMaps, and all worked Did steps to reboot and skip geolocation etc like "chairshot215" OP wrote 1 page back. I take no respons. If undertaken. either. lol. Also undertaken by me ( b4 all this) is I installed Gr4-update-modacocustomrom and afterwards the Gr5 ver.one, so I may be on 6.2.2 beneath it all. Maybe this helped /not . But it works! Luv the street view app and using mic and saying Chicago, Illinois- directly map goes. Even works on ics .Hope it clears it up. somewhat.
Smmoph said:
What I do remember and see is my KF - is rooted w/ the update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-blaze-KANG-signed rom, Also I have installed the build.prop by enkode in the "Kindle Fire Market MAWR OPEN!!!" thread to appear like a GT-P1000 to Android.Market for Fuller access. I have Flashed ICS touch-20 with success and Have 'bout 20 Backups saved to pc from Twrp. Ok, Noob with first Android. These 3.apk's I put in the sysem/app folder 1. NetworkLocation.apk , From gapps-gb-20110828-signed . 2. framework-res.apk, a modded one from another post about wifi location. 3. Google_Maps_6.1.1.apk. I set all the permissions on the 3 files to 755 . But I only installed the ONE "GoogMaps6.1.1", I did not install the other 2 .apk at all. Rebooted and saw Latitude, Gmaps, etc. Folders. Went to search stuff with GMaps, and all worked Did steps to reboot and skip geolocation etc like "chairshot215" OP wrote 1 page back. I take no respons. If undertaken. either. lol. Also undertaken by me ( b4 all this) is I installed Gr4-update-modacocustomrom and afterwards the Gr5 ver.one, so I may be on 6.2.2 beneath it all. Maybe this helped /not . But it works! Luv the street view app and using mic and saying Chicago, Illinois- directly map goes. Even works on ics .Hope it clears it up. somewhat.
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Could you post your NetworkLocation.apk in /system/app when you are using Gr5 Docomo with your Gmaps 6.1.1
I too am having the same issues and will be following this.
cruel91 said:
Could you post your NetworkLocation.apk in /system/app when you are using Gr5 Docomo with your Gmaps 6.1.1
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Yes, but for now I'm currently on cm7 and occasionally switching to ics. I'm actually nervous abut that Gr5 switch now considering it make jack this unit up.
For what it's worth here's the one I use now. From my gapps used in cm7 above. I think it overwrote when copied to system/apps , but like i said I did no install it.
xxx://www.mediafire.com/?8xe9wcpm2dj1vax
Smmoph
HI i have a eonon HU and would like to install offline maps app what is everyone using?
I would like to have Sygic, but it doesnt seem to work properly on this head unit.
Here maps is the alternative
tariqkhan.co.uk said:
I would like to have Sygic, but it doesnt seem to work properly on this head unit.
Here maps is the alternative
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Sygic works just fine on my head-unit?
I use Here maps from nokia, really cool in offline navigation.
Supr said:
Sygic works just fine on my head-unit?
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I have a Eonon head unit and every time I try running Sygic, all the settings reset and it tries to redownload data, so not really usable for me.
I have an Eonon GA2114 and Sygic works fine for me although I also find that it can start messing things up once connected to the internet sometimes.
The way I have it set up is all the maps are saved on my SD card so I dont use any data and you can then use an app to block Sygic access to the internet to avoid it messing anything up.
dc5daft said:
I have an Eonon GA2114 and Sygic works fine for me
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Really? I have the exact same unit!
I really don't understand what the issue is then?
Have you made any MODS that are worth bragging about?
If you haven't change the dpi yet; that is one MOD you need to do. I'm sure you've realised that the available screen space is not good. This gives you a 1024x768 type resolution, but you will need to override this for certain builtin apps like the Radio for example.
I must have updated my post just after you quoted me haha, I added some extra info
I've not really got any special mods although at the moment I'm working on using Tasker and AutoRemote to have any SMS messages from my phone displayed on the headunit and also an option to reply.
I'll need to give that a go! What do you mean by having to override it for the builtin apps?
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I must have updated my post just after you quoted me haha, I added some extra info
I've not really got any special mods although at the moment I'm working on using Tasker and AutoRemote to have any SMS messages from my phone displayed on the headunit and also an option to reply.
I'll need to give that a go! What do you mean by having to override it for the builtin apps?
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I didn't realise you have updated the post, I always have internet in the car so that must be causing issues; I did try reinstalling a few time, but got tired of downloading all the required files/map every time I reinstall.
Here maps is the best alternative that I've found, but I just stick to Google Maps as it as free traffic info too.
Built-in apps don't seem to be developed to cater for larger screens/resolution. So, the layout goes a bit messy, overcame this by using Xposed framework to apply the higher dpi setting to those particular apps (no more than 5)
tariqkhan.co.uk said:
I have a Eonon head unit and every time I try running Sygic, all the settings reset and it tries to redownload data, so not really usable for me.
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dc5daft said:
I have an Eonon GA2114 and Sygic works fine for me although I also find that it can start messing things up once connected to the internet sometimes.
The way I have it set up is all the maps are saved on my SD card so I dont use any data and you can then use an app to block Sygic access to the internet to avoid it messing anything up.
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If youre using Xposed; try changing your IMEI into the same as your phone IMEI for example, I think this would solve the problem for you two both as Sygic checks over internet your IMEI for a valid (phone) IMEI. I had the same problem, but Sygic works perfect for me now. See the post below for the details. Good luck!
i.draskovic said:
I have found solution how to make Sygic to work on ours devices.
It is wery easy and it finaly works for me, and I would like to share it with others. You can make it in two steps.
First of all you have to install rooted ROM. I have install update_4_4_4_RK3066_1024X600_7_MAL_14_05_2015.rar
You can find rooted rom for your device on this link https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxmzvLRI7-eNeVA2SWkwM1pLZ28&usp=sharing#listv
When you done you have to install Xposed IMEI Changer. You can find it at Google Play Store and start the app. Xposed Installer will prompt up and you have to give permissions to IMEI Changer and to install Framework if you did not already.
Than yo have to open IMEI changer and copy IMEI code from your smartphone. (I have HTC M7 and IMEI code you can find in Settings-Info-Tlefon identity.
After that you have to reboot device and open IMEI changer to see is it new IMEI applied.
If it is, than you have to go to Google Play Store, install Sygic and download maps.
Result you can see on attached image.
I hope that it will work for others.
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How do you find Google maps data wise, does it use a lot? I had really liked the look of the live traffic feature of Sygic but I would need to be online obviously and that would mess up my maps etc. I had thought about using just Google Maps for traffic as well since its free but worried about how much data it would use with the navigation of it always on (suppose I could download an offline section but think they are quite small areas )
Thanks for that, will need to give it a go
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If youre using Xposed; try changing your IMEI into the same as your phone IMEI for example, I think this would solve the problem for you two both as Sygic checks over internet your IMEI for a valid (phone) IMEI. I had the same problem, but Sygic works perfect for me now. See the post below for the details. Good luck!
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I've installed IMEI Changer and this works great; a little silly that the orginal IMEI number doesn't even follow the correct format which was maybe the cause of the internet linking issues.
Will try reinstalling Sygic later and hopefully would have made a difference.
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How do you find Google maps data wise, does it use a lot? I had really liked the look of the live traffic feature of Sygic but I would need to be online obviously and that would mess up my maps etc. I had thought about using just Google Maps for traffic as well since its free but worried about how much data it would use with the navigation of it always on (suppose I could download an offline section but think they are quite small areas )
Thanks for that, will need to give it a go
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I have unlimited data so have never really looked into data usage; but I can say that it is not only traffic data you will be receiving but it would also be download map tiles. Downloading offline map data for Google is OK, I have tried it, but as you have already mentioned; you can only download small areas and these do expire after a month (I believe?).
My main issue with Google Maps is the non-existence of speed camera detection, which is why I used to use Sygic. It is now a trade off between traffic/cameras?!?!?!?!?
I have a GA2114 as well. However I can't download the HERE offline maps. It just says waiting to download and then says it's slow. Any issues with you guys? I'm running the latest Malaysk ROM.
luniz7 said:
I have a GA2114 as well. However I can't download the HERE offline maps. It just says waiting to download and then says it's slow. Any issues with you guys? I'm running the latest Malaysk ROM.
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Nope, although I am using the stock ROM.
Have you tried downloading the map/data on a PC then moving to the appropriate location on your head unit?
tariqkhan.co.uk said:
Nope, although I am using the stock ROM.
Have you tried downloading the map/data on a PC then moving to the appropriate location on your head unit?
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I have not. I was not aware that I could download the map data on a pc and it would work in android. I could try it though.
luniz7 said:
I have not. I was not aware that I could download the map data on a pc and it would work in android. I could try it though.
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Yep, there is a Sygic Map Downloader application that someone has created. Very simple to use and you can choose the required maps and it will download it with the required data.
You shouldn't have a problem finding this application if you look in the usual/common places people go for downloads.
If you have trouble finding it though, give me a shout and I can point you in the right direction via a pm.
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I would like to have Sygic, but it doesnt seem to work properly on this head unit.
Here maps is the alternative
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I have the AG2114. I use Copilot and it works wonderfully. I bought the usa full version for I think $9.95.
I prefer Sygic and I have got it working. Just change your system IMEI number to match you phone. Works a treat. Sygic also warns of speed cameras, sharp bends, speeding and all sorts vocally.
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Built-in apps don't seem to be developed to cater for larger screens/resolution. So, the layout goes a bit messy, overcame this by using Xposed framework to apply the higher dpi setting to those particular apps (no more than 5)
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Would you be so kind as to say for which apps you've changed the dpi and what you've changed it to and how? Which Xposed module? AppOps or something else? I've noticed several things that are just way too large to fit properly and even Nova launcher can barely change anything which was a first.
Also, if you have a custom recovery, which one?
I've only rooted, put Viper4Android, Xposed and IMEI Changer on so far. As for navigation Waze seems a popular option for those not dead set on Sygic like I am since I have world wide license already and a major reason I bought this damn thing in the first place (GA5153F). Bummer is that if one goes for the Car Navigation app over the regular one it's bye bye Snoop Dog directions but overwise it seems better laid out. Now I'm tearing my hair out trying to get the E1750 3G modem to work. There's not even a Mobile Networks setting in the menu. Maybe this kinda stuff is why people flock to custom roms which I might at a later date but I digress...
Sygic seems to work on mine but no voices it's not muted
Can someone please install HERE WeGo app?
Mine is always force closing after trying to log in. Also navigation does not work, app force closes...
I've cleared data and cache and also reinstalled it many times without success.
Yea I had to uninstall the app yesterday after sending a crash report. I'll install it some other time whenever it's fixed!
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Not sure about the app in question but my Maps app with navigation works perfectly.
Maps
is there a voice navigation map in ths phone
AlainJude said:
is there a voice navigation map in ths phone
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Google Maps support voice navigation. I'm not sure if it is better or worse than other apps, but it is there.
Same here, fortunately I have bought Sygic in 2014
Oh wonder....
Here was answering on the App-Feedback after the app force closed:
"Thank you for reaching out, we are sorry to hear that you had problems with HERE Maps. We are aware of the issue you are describing and our developers are already looking into it. We will get back to you in case we have some further questions on your case."
Then we have to wait......
schickel said:
Can someone please install HERE WeGo app?
Mine is always force closing after trying to log in. Also navigation does not work, app force closes...
I've cleared data and cache and also reinstalled it many times without success.
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Hi Schickel,
I have (had) the same issue, and it finally works now, I installed a bunch of different navigation apps to try them , downloaded their maps to finally think about just fully restart my phone and HERE worked!!
I don't know what is the exact reason that made Here WeGo to fully (navigation, sign in and map downloads) work again but here is my guess to maybe help you.
Force HERE WeGo to stop
Delete cache
Delete files
Uninstall HERE WeGo
Restart the Xperia XZ Premium
Install HERE WeGo and don't start the app
Go to
Settings >Storage & memory>Advanced>Keep Cache
Select HERE WeGo
Close everything
Restart phone
Start Here WeGo
It worked for me and I'm happy to use my favorite Navigation App again, hope it will work for you also.
Cheers.
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Hi Schickel,
I have (had) the same issue, and it finally works now, I installed a bunch of different navigation apps to try them , downloaded their maps to finally think about just fully restart my phone and HERE worked!!
I don't know what is the exact reason that made Here WeGo to fully (navigation, sign in and map downloads) work again but here is my guess to maybe help you.
Force HERE WeGo to stop
Delete cache
Delete files
Uninstall HERE WeGo
Restart the Xperia XZ Premium
Install HERE WeGo and don't start the app
Go to
Settings >Storage & memory>Advanced>Keep Cache
Select HERE WeGo
Close everything
Restart phone
Start Here WeGo
It worked for me and I'm happy to use my favorite Navigation App again, hope it will work for you also.
Cheers.
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Thank you for the hint.
I'm happy that you can now use HERE.
But for me your hints are not working. After fill in my credentials for my HERE account the app force closes again.
So my hope is that HERE will fix this problem in the near future.
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Thank you for the hint.
I'm happy that you can now use HERE.
But for me your hints are not working. After fill in my credentials for my HERE account the app force closes again.
So my hope is that HERE will fix this problem in the near future.
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Sorry to read that
here are more "hints" about how i was using my phone before it worked
it was only the 4th or 5th full phone restart since i bought it ( i rarely reboot)
HERE worked again "after" installing different navigation apps, don't know if that did something (it will be weird), but i will uninstall them one by one and get back to you if HERE crashes again or not.
When HERE worked, i start the app by hazard just to test it again, it was a fresh install, wasn't signed in and no map downloaded, i went straight to navigation and it was my surprise to see that screen scrolling without crash, i tried a route and it worked, i was outside and not connected to any wifi antenna.
i then signed in without problem, and downloaded a map.
I remember also that after fresh HERE installation and before first launch, i went to app settings to manually authorize HERE to access Position and Storage.
SillyCrez said:
Sorry to read that
here are more "hints" about how i was using my phone before it worked
it was only the 4th or 5th full phone restart since i bought it ( i rarely reboot)
HERE worked again "after" installing different navigation apps, don't know if that did something (it will be weird), but i will uninstall them one by one and get back to you if HERE crashes again or not.
When HERE worked, i start the app by hazard just to test it again, it was a fresh install, wasn't signed in and no map downloaded, i went straight to navigation and it was my surprise to see that screen scrolling without crash, i tried a route and it worked, i was outside and not connected to any wifi antenna.
i then signed in without problem, and downloaded a map.
I remember also that after fresh HERE installation and before first launch, i went to app settings to manually authorize HERE to access Position and Storage.
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I've tested around many options with different navi apps. And nothing helps.
Now I'm back back to Navigon. It also uses maps from HERE and it have one good feature what HERE not have: planning a route with layovers.
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Now I've got the firmware upgrade to 45.0.A.5.1. But this also doesn't fix my problem.
I give it up for now
schickel said:
I've tested around many options with different navi apps. And nothing helps.
Now I'm back back to Navigon. It also uses maps from HERE and it have one good feature what HERE not have: planning a route with layovers.
EDIT:
Now I've got the firmware upgrade to 45.0.A.5.1. But this also doesn't fix my problem.
I give it up for now
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Hi,
Just in case, HERE released an update on the Google play store, hope it will fix your problem, at least it didn't bring any new bug on my phone.
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Hi,
Just in case, HERE released an update on the Google play store, hope it will fix your problem, at least it didn't bring any new bug on my phone.
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No, it's the same. But now it doesn't start.
I've installed an older version from February 2017 2.0.11260. With this version HereWeGo works normally....
have you tried contacting the devs about the issue?
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have you tried contacting the devs about the issue?
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Of course... 3 weeks ago they told me, that his issue is a known bug and there are working on it. After this statement there was 2 updates, but without a working fix.
So I try out older versions and they are working normally.
Use older version help
I need to use older version 2.0.11036 newer than that it keep crashing
Did someone test new version from 2.8.2017 2.0.11608?
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Did someone test new version from 2.8.2017 2.0.11608?
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Still crashes on build 45.0.A.7.120.
The new update of 31 august (2.0.11608) seems to have solved the problem, it work for me !