A Google Maps Question

binaryatrocity · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 12:14 PM

So, first off, I am in love with Google Maps. I know we don't get the awesome looking Google Navigation, but I find my Google Maps app is more accurate and easier to use than Sprint Navigation, and I let it handle all my GPS needs.

Now, here is my question. I seem to remember, when using Gmaps from my Touch Pro, that if i did a My Location, the app would keep the map centered around my Blue Location Dot. On my Hero, I have to move the map manually, which I don't like doing while I drive.

Is there a way to get this effect on the Hero? Am I missing something simple?

**bradart** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by binaryatrocity

So, first off, I am in love with Google Maps. I know we don't get the awesome looking Google Navigation, but I find my Google Maps app is more accurate and easier to use than Sprint Navigation, and I let it handle all my GPS needs.

Now, here is my question. I seem to remember, when using Gmaps from my Touch Pro, that if i did a My Location, the app would keep the map centered around my Blue Location Dot. On my Hero, I have to move the map manually, which I don't like doing while I drive.

Is there a way to get this effect on the Hero? Am I missing something simple?

If you hit menu and tap my location, it will follow you until you hit a button or touch the screen. I think. You're making me doubt myself now

gazment · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 12:01 PM

are you connected via gps or only evdo?

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binaryatrocity · #4 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 12:59 PM

Connected with GPS. Ive tried this multiple times, and I was always thinking doing My Location should do the trick but it never has.

**KBZL** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by binaryatrocity

Connected with GPS. Ive tried this multiple times, and I was always thinking doing My Location should do the trick but it never has.

I dont know what maps you used to run before your hero but I have never had maps follow my dot. And I am talking about on my Diamond.

binaryatrocity · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 05:45 PM

The Google Maps I used on my HTC Touch Pro definitely had this feature where it would keep the map centered on your blue dot. If you clicked on one of the directions change icons or anything else on the map it would stop and you would have to do a My Location again.

Im almost positive that this feature worked with the Google Maps I downloaded when I got my Touch Pro (about a half a year after release), but I know for sure that w/e version came with the latest Mighty ROM did this.

LoWw · #7 (**permalink**) 04-02-2010, 10:52 PM

I miss that feature too! I remember the my location dot would progress with you as you drive to your destination. Now it doesn't, not liking that!

**bradart** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-03-2010, 12:18 AM

I have confirmed that it, in fact, DOES follow you when you move. If it didn't i would probably still be in Alton, IL right now.

Volknochi · #9 (**permalink**) 04-03-2010, 01:53 PM

Y'know, being out on the road today, I found that it no longer did that for me, either. Unless it was because I didn't tap somewhere on the map to have it stop focusing on the next direction.

And, it would always go into Sleep Mode if I didn't touch it. I could've sworn it stayed lit when giving directions.

**bradart** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-03-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Volknochi

Y'know, being out on the road today, I found that it no longer did that for me, either. Unless it was because I didn't tap somewhere on the map to have it stop focusing on the next direction.

And, it would always go into Sleep Mode if I didn't touch it. I could've sworn it stayed lit when giving directions.

Yeah the sleep mode thing happens to me, but it definitely follows my dot.