GOOGLE MAPS 2.0.1 Now Available
- I have an 8830 and have never had problems with battery drain. I always make sure I Exit the application so it's not running in the background when I'm not using it.01-12-08 11:20 AMLike 0
- Yeah, I would have been fine with that, but the problem was that even if you EXIT the app the battery still didn't last as long. Only fix was to uninstall 2.0.1. Trust me, I tried it several times and each time 2.0.1 was installed it caused my battery not to last as long as when it's uninstalled. I couldn't explain it, but it was obvious that problem caused issues for me.... and one other person according to this thread. Could be a specific combination of factors, but it happened.01-12-08 04:23 PMLike 0
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Exactly the same thing here. 2.0.2 was too laggy when going through the menus. I installed 2.0.1, as well, and the lag is gone. At least Google and RIM are the same...upgrades leave much to be desired.01-13-08 01:23 AMLike 0 - i just downloaded the Google Maps...and it 'positioned' me..pretty close to home..the blue dot is on the interstate by my house?
so maybe once i venture out with it and drive, itll be accurate? we'll see
going to hilton head, sc this weekend...so we'll see how that works out02-06-08 10:41 PMLike 0 -
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- Downloaded earlier this week and works like a charm on my Curve! Love the built in GPS!!
BTW - it does move while you are driving, etc and has a direction arrow as well.Last edited by brobertsiii; 02-28-08 at 10:51 AM. Reason: forgot to add part about driving
02-28-08 10:50 AMLike 0 - Even with GoogleMaps 2.0.3, I still have a problem with GPS tracking my route after it initially establishes my correct position when I start the app. It seems that there's a problem with continuous bluetooth communication with my puck. However, running BBMaps in the background (with navigation running), it often helps with GPS refreshing in the GoogleMaps app. Why would that be? In any case, my favorite FREE navigation software right now is Nav4All and it has great spoken directions. I've used it successfully for hours at a time on the road without ANY GPS tracking/communication problems!03-18-08 12:41 AMLike 0
- Hi All - does anyone know if 2.0.3 has a way to clear just the map cache without losing Cookies, Favorites, History of Search Terms, and Preferences? If not, is there a setting to limit the cache size?
2.0.1 is working fine for me, but the cache had grown to 5MB, and to clear it, I saw only one option to "Reset Google Maps", which clears out everything.
As I understand it, to prevent problems, you should look to keep at least 16MB free on a Curve (I currently have 20MB free) and the map cache takes me below this level.
TIA for any help.03-18-08 12:22 PMLike 0 - Even with GoogleMaps 2.0.3, I still have a problem with GPS tracking my route after it initially establishes my correct position when I start the app. It seems that there's a problem with continuous bluetooth communication with my puck. However, running BBMaps in the background (with navigation running), it often helps with GPS refreshing in the GoogleMaps app. Why would that be? In any case, my favorite FREE navigation software right now is Nav4All and it has great spoken directions. I've used it successfully for hours at a time on the road without ANY GPS tracking/communication problems!03-29-08 12:09 AMLike 0
- Turn off the My Location BETA. By default it reverts back to that instead of initiating another GPS request from your Bluetooth puck. At least this is the case with GSM BBs that have GPS inside. With MLB on you constantly have to go back into Options/Advanced/GPS and Refresh for GMaps to get stuff. Try it and see if it works with externals as well.
When I go to options/advanced/GPS I do not have the "refresh" option. It provides only "gps data source" (set to my keychain puck) and "gps services" set to Location On. Choosing "911 only" instead of Location On, would that do what you're talking about?
Also, how do I turn off the My Location BETA?
Thanks!03-29-08 10:29 AMLike 0 - Organman:
You can go to Bluetooth icon, then it searches (I don't know why that step can't be skipped). When "no new devices..." Answer NO.
Find your puck in the list. Use the MENU KEY (left of trackball). Device Properties. Click. Brings up the puck. Press Menu key again. REFRESH SERVICE LIST and it will "talk to your gps again"
A pain series of steps but it generally reconnects. Sometimes using another gps application and switch to it, helps gmaps, too.03-29-08 10:42 AMLike 0 - jeffhRetired ModeratorWhen I go to options/advanced/GPS I do not have the "refresh" option. It provides only "gps data source" (set to my keychain puck) and "gps services" set to Location On. Choosing "911 only" instead of Location On, would that do what you're talking about?
Also, how do I turn off the My Location BETA?
Thanks!
To turn off the My Location Beta, go to Help in Google Maps and click on My Location (beta). The disable function is at the bottom of the page.03-29-08 12:41 PMLike 0
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