Use Android phones to Navigate in countries where Google Navigation is not available yet (Yes u can)

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• No need to root/hack or install any other App on your device.
• Use Google Maps App on your device as **FREE** Navigation tool.

Using Android Phone & Google Maps to navigate in India/any other country where Google Navigation (Voice enable navigation) is not yet available

Things you need:
1. GPS enabled Android phone with Google Maps
2. Mobile internet connection (2G/3G connection)

Ensure you switch on your mobile internet & GPS. Now open Google maps, Select Menu & click on Directions, here you need to set your Destination/End Point & click on 'Get Directions'

Once you get route map, click on the right arrow icon (->) or zoom in using plus (+) symbol until you can see road layout. Now click on 'My location' icon. This will take you to your current position on the map. Use this icon whenever you need to get back to current position after you attend a phone call or check something else on your mobile.

Now start driving (follow the blue path on the map) and see the blue icon moving along the map as per you movement.

That's it , happy riding. Check out video demo if still unsure@

http://youtu.be/DdTQMb0hiAk

By the way change your screen time out to 30 minutes or so to avoid screen going blank while using maps.

Pls note that Google Maps may show you shortest possible route, which may not be the fastest. Based on your data plan, charges may be apply.

 

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Other options you can use:

1. Apart from driving directions, you can get Public Transport details i.e which Bus(es) to catch to reach your destination or get Walking Directions (shortest route possible). Select appropriate option at 'Get Directions'
2. Choose Satellite or Traffic View in Layers options.
3. Search for Restaurants/Attractions/ATM's/Petrol Stations/Hospitals etc & even Check-in to various places to post in your Facebook profile.
4. Change from Map View to List View & click on Menu for getting 'Reverse' route map as well.
5. Save your favourite destinations in 'My Places'.
6. If you can't find a particular destination, search for nearest landmark & zoom in to find your right location. Now long press on that Point and set as your destination.