Comments on: Google Navigation Update For Android 1.6!

By: Daz

Daz — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:54:03 +0000

Do we need to have a wi-fi connection to use Google Maps? it doesn’t make sense, what if I want to find my way whil edriving on the highway and there is not wireless internet in the vicinity?

By: elvis

elvis — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:05:28 +0000

When the hell am I getting the 1.6 update for my cliq? I’m ready to toss this phone which I’m in love with and go back to my clunky G1…… SOMEONE HELP!!!!!

By: sam

sam — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:05:27 +0000

Downloaded on my G1 (unrooted) without a hitch, have used for 2 days now. Works great with contacts and also with the WHERE app. Am lovin’ it!

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:05:16 +0000

I used it last night and I had voice commands…anyone else? Friggin awesome.

By: Allen Go Chargers

Allen Go Chargers — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:51:50 +0000

Just got the update this morning on my mytouch….and I love it. Putting my TomTom away since I no longer have to pay for updates. Now, I’m wondering what 2.0 will actually offer????

By: John Q. Public

John Q. Public — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:47:17 +0000

Has anyone else noticed that after installing the new Google Maps that your key-click sounds are now at full volume no matter what your phone volume is set to?

Very annoying.

By: Kenbot

Kenbot — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:40:12 +0000

I used the following links to get Google Navigate to work on my phone. It’s working great now.

Cyanogen 4.2.5

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583684

http://navlauncher.madcowsolutions.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3

By: schmunk

schmunk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:09:33 +0000

Installed on G1 with CyanogenMod-4.2.5 no issues whatsoever, works great. Dialog box informed that app would be installed over existing maps and I ok’d. Voice navigation is awesome. My wife with Cliq (1.5) is jealous!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:31:06 +0000

Going to give it a shot today.. Downloaded a GPS toggle to go with it. I’ve been a lazy bastard with my contacts. I guess I’ll have to start filling in things like addresses.

By: Cybersedan

Cybersedan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:17:59 +0000

Installed on MyTouch, tested it then removed the Garmin Nuvi from my car. Love it!

By: LaptuaZ

LaptuaZ — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Total wipe and reinstall (Cyanogen 4.2.5) got my new maps going, was it worth it? Yep, took like 10 minutes and all I had to do was resetup my 5 screens. The ladies voice is some what scary…although maybe you can change it to sound like yoda…that would be cool, “Turn Left Up Here You Will…Ummm…”

By: Joe Robertson

Joe Robertson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:48:58 +0000

I ride the bus, and the transit schedule on this is SO SO helpful. It tells me which bus number to take and what the schedule is. Very cool!

By: Jer

Jer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:28:33 +0000

@Rob Jackson and all Re: the lack of voice commands: I’m not sure why the steps for creating a navigation destination shortcut would be called a “workaround” to the lack of “Navigate to…” voice command. I might also mention that you can still use Google voice recognition within the Maps application (as I’ve been doing since 1.6). No typing involved for the three destinations I used this morning. Simply open Google Maps and hit the search button then the microphone next to the search box. Say the name of the place you want to go to and choose the correct one (if there’s more than one result) then select “Navigate” as it’s one of your choices.

I used it this morning on my ride to work with having to make two errand stops on the way. I was impressed by the quick recalculations if you didn’t stay on route (tried this purposely). I also love the feature that when you arrive it gives you the street view and the option to input your “Next Destination.” If you so choose then the previous destinations you’ve used the Navigation for will be available in the drop-down list as well. VERY kickin’!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:31:05 +0000

Got this working in the UK thanks to the guys over at XDA. For others outside wanting to get this working follow the thread on XDA as will posted above or through here – http://navlauncher.madcowsolutions.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3

Note: you will need to remove the official google maps update via manage applications otherwise the nav launcher will try and use the non modded version of google maps.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:29 +0000

I LOVE TMOBILE, I LOVE GOOGLE, AND I LOVE MY G1!!!!!!!