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« on: September 13, 2009, 06:04:26 PM » |
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For those of you that have downloaded google maps from google mobile and were disappointed as to not receive the touch version or a version that doesnt use the gps, I have the solution for you. Follow my directions.
1) Delete any previous versions of google maps
2) Download the jar and the jad from below to your computer
3) Install Google maps with the TKFE install method.
http://www.samsung-solstice.com/index.php?topic=194.0
4) Disconnect from TKFE and go outside and start google maps allowing the gps to connect
5) Enjoy! This Tutorial and Google Maps with GPS provided by Agoattamer
The code to rotate on the solstice is added to the jad also for you. 10/29/09
Updated to version 3.0.2. Updates for the application include google latitude only that I know of.
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« Last Edit: July 11, 2010, 07:21:37 PM by Agoattamer »
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acworthbubba
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 01:15:36 PM » |
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With the Method you describe above here in this Solstice forum, does this not require the "Goatbreaking" I have seen in forums for the other Samsung phones?
Also, I have used the method descibed above, "Install Google maps with the TKFE install method." My question is, how can I tell whether the software is using the GPS or instead is using the cell tower triangulation.
Thanks.
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Agoattamer
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 01:38:25 PM » |
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If you install an app using TKFE then it doesnt need goatbreaking. If you install an app by downloading it from the internet then it needs to be goatbroken.
If your location shows where you are at with a blue dot then the gps has kicked in. If there is a shaded blue circle around the dot then it is using triangulation.
Better yet if it shows you exactly where you are at then it is using the gps. All gps apps should only be used outside in the open sky or in your automobile.
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acworthbubba
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 01:47:35 PM » |
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If you install an app using TKFE then it doesnt need goatbreaking. If you install an app by downloading it from the internet then it needs to be goatbroken.
If your location shows where you are at with a blue dot then the gps has kicked in. If there is a shaded blue circle around the dot then it is using triangulation.
Better yet if it shows you exactly where you are at then it is using the gps. All gps apps should only be used outside in the open sky or in your automobile.
Thanks for the comprehensive and useful reply. I understand now.
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acworthbubba
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 12:07:49 PM » |
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The code to rotate on the solstice is added to the jad also for you.
Do you have any idea why Google Maps on my Solstice will not rotate to landscape when I rotate my hadset? Thanks!
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 02:49:15 PM » |
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apps have to have a special code in the jad for this to happen on the solstice.
MIDlet-ScreenMode: ROTATE
I made you a new jad up. I thought I had already made the modifications. I guess I didn't. I will replace the one in the first post so it rotates for everyone. Just use TKFE to replace that jad you have installed with this jad and delete the appdb folder one more time. You should be good to go.
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« Last Edit: September 29, 2009, 02:51:45 PM by Agoattamer »
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acworthbubba
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2009, 08:06:58 AM » |
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apps have to have a special code in the jad for this to happen on the solstice.
MIDlet-ScreenMode: ROTATE
I made you a new jad up. I thought I had already made the modifications. I guess I didn't. I will replace the one in the first post so it rotates for everyone. Just use TKFE to replace that jad you have installed with this jad and delete the appdb folder one more time. You should be good to go. Thanks! that did the trick! Bill
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2009, 10:26:10 AM » |
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Thanks for clarifying it works. 
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2009, 07:11:46 PM » |
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can it use just the gps? are you able to turn off cell tower triangulation and does the triangulation require a data plan? thanks.
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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2009, 07:22:09 PM » |
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The whole app requires the internet. Maps are not stored on the phone. They are downloaded constantly as needed.
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« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2009, 07:26:38 PM » |
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Thanks for your quick answer. Thats what I figured but wanted to double check. thanks.
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2009, 07:45:55 PM » |
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I am wondering if I will be charged additional to my unlimited data, for using a GPS app. I do have unlimited data, but I can barely tolerate paying for that, if I have to pay more for this I will refrain, but if I can do it for free (who doesn't like free), I will use it and shout praises unto AGoattamer on here and to friends forever.
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FtroopDad
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2009, 11:15:45 PM » |
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There are no additional charges with Google Maps, just your monthly data charge.
FD
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2009, 03:52:17 PM » |
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when you said "2) Download the jar and the jad from below to your computer"
what did you mean? i can find the link to download it (sorry, im a newbie)
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2009, 04:06:50 PM » |
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Its in the first post in green. You need to be signed in to the forum and not on your phone to see the links.
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