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I've had Nav on Google maps since I got my Desire about 2-3 weeks ago? Unless there's extra functionality I'm missing here...??
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it is usless without saved maps, i may use it round town or for walking, but will still use my sat nav in car,
although it would render the use of stand alone sat navs obsolete is it also fair to hold back a product like that because of this issue?? i do understand both sides of the argument, but saying you cant have this just because just seems stupid
trying out sniper now lol.. ah i got a bit optimistic about this one!
although it would render the use of stand alone sat navs obsolete is it also fair to hold back a product like that because of this issue?? i do understand both sides of the argument, but saying you cant have this just because just seems stupid
trying out sniper now lol.. ah i got a bit optimistic about this one!
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Havent the foggiest (no data counter)
To people worrying about net usage -
I bought a smartphone which is built for internet use of some sort as a major component so I have unlimited internet on mine
If I was worried about that I would still have my older phone and not do anything but call/text.
I seriously cannot understand anyone buying an Android phone and then worrying about using the internet... May as well not have bothered.
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You realise this is OcUK right? We can argue about anything, including whether we can argue about anything or not
Is it possible to update maps if you're on 1.5? I'm on 3.2.1 and i can't see anything in the app or in the marketplace.
Soldato
I believe the new maps is only for Android 1.6+.... It might even be just 2.0+
What happens if you need to reroute mid journey? I understand what people are saying but sat nav for free - you can't argue with that... ok you can!
Well its hardly free is it, its nearly £400.
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Probably not.
To be fair - if ppl are worried about the data use, simple answer is dont use it.
To be fair - if ppl are worried about the data use, simple answer is dont use it.
There's a quote from a Google Engineer that says it caches the route at the start. So you could do it at home and no need to worry about losing 3G in the countryside.
"Google Maps pre-caches the entire route," said Mobile Maps product manager, Steve Lee. "It needs a data connection when you ask for navigation. But while driving to your destination, if you intermittently lose the connection, it will still carry on. As long as you stay on the route."
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what do you mean ?
Ignoring the fact I got the phone for free, I'm happy to pay £400 pounds for a satnav that includes telephone calls, SMS messaging, mobile internet access, camera, a media centre, wifi, and software that is expandable through an app store
Well great - nice one.
However 99.9% of Desire owners will actually have to pay for their handsets.
Yes but its free sat nav for most, seeing as most of us will already own the phone
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Anyone who has a smaller 3.5 inch screen like me should check out Smart Keyboard Pro big improvement on the default keyboard in general symbols in particular, but the T9 keypad in portrait is a life saver, easy one handed typing and for me a hell of a lot faster than trying to hit those really small qwerty keys.
Also, a little tip for anyone using the default on-screen keyboard which I overlooked: If you're missing keys a lot and typing the wrong words go into the settings and tick the "Auto-Complete" setting, it's like magic.
Edit: Portrait, not landscape.
Also, a little tip for anyone using the default on-screen keyboard which I overlooked: If you're missing keys a lot and typing the wrong words go into the settings and tick the "Auto-Complete" setting, it's like magic.
Edit: Portrait, not landscape.
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I've read online that the Desire doesn't work with most apps on the appstore because they are protected content and Google haven't authorised the handset yet despite it being a month later. Not that impressive really! Can anyone confirm this?
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If you go through the motions of getting directions to a location/address, you'll see the button which will say 'Navigate'.....click this and away you go. First time i used it i had to install the voice app but it directs you to download that.
This is true. Saying this, i've never once had an issue with any apps i've installed.
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Same here...all the apps ive downloaded have worked perfectly well with my Desire...so i dont know which apps are the ones causing problems with the Desire.
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