Turn by Turn Options

**KBZL** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 09:27 AM

I have searched high and low for a good Turn by Turn gps navigation software for the hero. I have tried google maps - not turn by turn, WAZE - while i thought this was an excellent solution, very sluggish and it got me way lost the other day, CoPilot - I havent tried this yet but it isnt free, Sprint Nav - Also havent tried since my Diamond but its graphics were aweful, just wondering if this is what all of the sprint users are using and if it works well. Thanks.

askwhy · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 10:01 AM

CoPilot is pretty good -- not as slick as Garmin in my opinion (who will have their own android phones soon), but a reasonable alternative -- of course, it's also not free.

If you root and flash a custom rom with Donut (1.6) or higher you can use the updated Google Maps (with Turn-by-Turn) -- and that is a good free option, but still dependent on a good signal for internet.

Are there other good options? I would also like to know.

**KBZL** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by askwhy

CoPilot is pretty good -- not as slick as Garmin in my opinion (who will have their own android phones soon), but a reasonable alternative -- of course, it's also not free.

If you root and flash a custom rom with Donut (1.6) or higher you can use the updated Google Maps (with Turn-by-Turn) -- and that is a good free option, but still dependent on a good signal for internet.

Are there other good options? I would also like to know.

EDIT: I notice you are running Fresh -- so you should be able to install an updated Google Maps (3.2.1+ ?) with turn-by-turn if it's not already on there. I believe there may be issues with turn-by-turn outside of the US, but again, shouldn't be an issue for you.

Yeah i dont know what Build Google maps Im running but i hate how it doesnt recalculate the route when i get off course or move the screen with my icon on the map.

**KBZL** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:16 PM

Looks like we are the only ones that use turn by turn GPS. Guess ill give Sprint Nav another try.

jonnythan · #5 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:47 PM

I use Sprint Nav and it works fine. It's not as good as my Nuvi, but it works well and at least the map resolution matches the display resolution, unlike the Diamond.

You say you haven't even tried Sprint Nav. Why not? It's free and it came with your phone. Go try it.

Tuffgong4 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:50 PM

I like Sprint Nav...nothing fancy but gets the job done...is there a google maps navigation apk to install for our heroes yet? Seems like the Droid is having some of the fun without us.

**KBZL** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnythan

I use Sprint Nav and it works fine. It's not as good as my Nuvi, but it works well and at least the map resolution matches the display resolution, unlike the Diamond.

You say you haven't even tried Sprint Nav. Why not? It's free and it came with your phone. Go try it.

Well I assumed WAZE would fit my needs. Since Im using Fresh 1.1, it is removed and I havent been home to use his kitchen to add it back on just to try. Ill probably do that tonight.

jonnythan · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kbussen

Well I assumed WAZE would fit my needs. Since Im using Fresh 1.1, it is removed and I havent been home to use his kitchen to add it back on just to try. Ill probably do that tonight.

I have the APK for it. I can email it to you if you like - you'd have to do "adb push Sprint_Navigator.apk /system" and reboot.

**KBZL** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnythan

I have the APK for it. I can email it to you if you like - you'd have to do "adb push Sprint_Navigator.apk /system" and reboot.

OOOOOhhhh. Does it work on our diamonds? If so, i would like it myself.

EDIT: Nevermind, i misread, thought you said you had the google navigation apk. Lol. I appreciate the offer but i am not at a computer i can do it at right now. Wouldnt App Installer work?

jonnythan · #10 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kbussen

OOOOOhhhh. Does it work on our diamonds? If so, i would like it myself.

EDIT: Nevermind, i misread, thought you said you had the google navigation apk. Lol. I appreciate the offer but i am not at a computer i can do it at right now. Wouldnt App Installer work?

We don't have Diamonds anymore

Yes, App Installer would work. I prefer to avoid unnecessary software - it's just as easy if not easier to do adb push. I thought you might have access to adb but maybe not the app installer where you are. Doesn't matter, though, was just offering just in case

I think you'll be happy with Sprint Nav though. It works well.