Copilot Live question

[Markhypnos]

Hi

Im currently on holiday in San Francisco and am going to be driving to Vegas in a few days. Im in need of a SatNav app for my HTC Desire and Copilot seems to be the best one.

I have a couple of questions that I hope someone who uses the app can help with. I dont have any data over here as the costs would be way too high so cant use google navigation will Copilot work without a data connection? I ask as 1 comment on the market seemed to suggest otherwise.

Also which version am I meant to be downloading form the market there are 3!

CoPilot Live USA
CoPilot Live North America
CoPilot Live Premium USA

??? Im assuming the Premium USA one but making assumptions allways gets me in trouble

Thanks

 

[itsallgood]

Yes, you can use Copilot without any data connection. (Just need the GPS on.) it stores all the maps to you phone or SD card. I have "Copilot Live USA, V9" and downloaded "North America" maps which is 1.3 GB large. It is great and works just like a Garmen or TomTom.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

I have Copilot Live Premium, and am pleased with it. It will definitely work without a data connection, but you will need a data connection and some time to download the maps that accompany the app. Once the maps are stored on your map, your phone will function like a standalone GPS as itsallgood mentioned.

I use the "Premium" version, I assume the others are older and less capable versions, but can't speak from personal experience. Premium announces street names out loud, has a fairly simple way to choose an alternate route, and is very capable.


If you're only going to be in certain states (such as California, NEvada, and maybe Arizona), I am pretty sure that you could download only certain regions of the country during setup (been awhile since I did it, but I'm confident that was how it worked). This would cut the time it takes to download your data. Have fun over here!

 

[Markhypnos]

Thanks guys appreciate your help, unfortunatley i'm unable to get a GPS lock at all with my phone at all

So the new tomtom/sell on ebay when we get home seems the best option.

 

[Chuck O. Jones]

Yes, you can use Copilot without any data connection. (Just need the GPS on.) it stores all the maps to you phone or SD card.

Just like Google Nav. Simply program your route while (still) on (a) WiFi (hotspot in SF or en-route) then it won't need extra data en-route, and includes small detours.

For your route SF <–> Vegas you may want to try WAZE, Markhypnos. It's a free, crowd-sourced (= user generated) LIVE dynamic satnav/traffic information system.

 

[Darkseas]

i'm unable to get a GPS lock at all with my phone at all

So the new tomtom/sell on ebay when we get home seems the best option.

It could be a hardware issue, but try this first (copied from my post on another forum).

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Did you know that the GPS system learns each time you use it? I very much like the app GPS Status and Toolbox that allows you to delete all the data stored in the GPS chip and reset the GPS. There's also a tool in the app to upload orbital data for the satellites that's good for about four days. I've found these two tools to speed up things for me on both the Intercept and the Thrive. And you don't need to be rooted.
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Another good app to use with the one above is GPS Fix.

And I'm sure you know to get the fix standing still out in the open with no overhead obstructions until the GPS fixes quickly. The more you use it, the faster it will fix.

 

[Chuck O. Jones]

It could be a hardware issue, but try this first (copied from my post on another forum).

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Did you know that the GPS system learns each time you use it? I very much like the app GPS Status and Toolbox that allows you to delete all the data stored in the GPS chip and reset the GPS. There's also a tool in the app to upload orbital data for the satellites that's good for about four days. I've found these two tools to speed up things for me on both the Intercept and the Thrive. And you don't need to be rooted.
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Another good app to use with the one above is GPS Fix.

And I'm sure you know to get the fix standing still out in the open with no overhead obstructions until the GPS fixes quickly. The more you use it, the faster it will fix.

Sure, but basic GPS apps like that give you coordinates, and angles, and speeds, and deviation, and bearings, etc. etc. That's fine if you're good with paper maps and numbers, and have a scientific calculator handy. But the second you want those data plotted on a map on your phone, or used in another application, like where is the next ATM machine or hairdresser, you will need to access databases which means you start up- and downloading data.

Best do that stuff while on a WiFi connection, because over a mobile connection (like 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, etc.) it is going to eat into your dataplan.