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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
Does Sygic work well with the SGS2? I tried the google navigation app yesterday, didn't like it at all.

Or should I wait for Route 66?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
Route66 was terrible on my Samsung Omnia HD. When I get my SGSII I would go for either Sygia or Navigon.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
Well, Navigon has old Q3.2010 maps, but is very intuitive and has great routing algorithms.

Sygic has updated Q1.2011 maps but crashes from time to time on my SGS2.

It has more options, is hardware accelerated and is cheaper than Navigon.

If I had to choose now, I would go for Sygic, especially because of free map updates, which Navigon does not promise and in fact, does not plan to update for now...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
Read somewhere that Sygia uses maps from TomTom. Had a car GPS from TomTom and the maps where great.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] turborider:
so gianton you sold your HD2 then lol and got iPhone 4 ewwwww :P hope u changed it mate SGs2 is better than them 2 ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
That is what I read as well and can confirm, that maps are spot on for Ireland.

Navigon does not have a couple of newly finished roads for Eire (last couple of months) while Sygic has.

Also, Sygic has richer database of POI's which for me is a deal breaker.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CEPi:
Sygic works nicely, probably the best visuals of any Nav app.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
i used sygic before on SGS and on HTC too.. it easy and extremly well working gps navigation. it can crash sometimes on start but once u get it working its 100% accurate. i have had cracked version - for that reason i would like to know what version of sygic are u guys running on SGS2? there are few "auras" out there and i would like to get the right one. once i will get it work i will update the info. So pls let me know the version u are using and i will be back with update. (hopefuly with info how to make it work for free)

thanks a lot
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dannyboyni:
Version 11.0

Build R-24286

Hope that helps
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
thanks a lot for quick answer. i will contact my friends in CZ - developers country and find out if i can get a "free" full version. will come back once i will know futher details. take care
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
so guys i am back with info..that was quick..:)

so all i got atm is sygic aura 2.1 version 19897 - for free

and sygic aura 3.0 free - both are 3d gps working offline (only gps required) nice looking. it will work on any android device 2.1 and higher / but the phone must be supported with 3d accerelator. update: sygic 3.0 aura isnt working well with HTC 2.3.3+ (only htc devices due to sense) thanks god this isnt our issue but its just info for people who would like to make it. There were reported various bugs under the latest sense software from HTC. samsung rocks..

i dont know if i can post links to download but if any1 need them drop me a pm and i can share them. i am downloading maps atm and updates (1,5Gb) via extremly slow wifi (in work) so once i will give it a proper try i will again come back with an update info.

regards
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
so update.

2.1 - AURA working 100% excellent. u can download maps of whole world - directly from phone using wifi,3g etc. (yes USA 2):D

locking within 5 sec and perfect acurate location. exact where i was even during the ride. No issues at all and even the voice navigation can be switched to like 15+languages (eng,german,spanish,arabic,czech,polish, danish, swedish and much more)

perfect 3d preview of actual location - included buildings and streets - also location of pubs, petrol stations, restaurants, cinemas etc.

also possible to check weather and trafic condition in the destination (just needed to set up account - standart procedure - easy)

Sygic has really nice interface and i found it like in previous versions easy to use - even for women population - nothing against them :eek:

nice coloured options, and very responsive, i switched on/off the app like 20 times and i didnt find any crash or corupt...just confirmed with my mates that it should work perfect without any issues at all..maps are updated and well made.

i will rate this at 9/10 because this aint the latest software..as far as i know it was released somewhere around 12/2010 which didnt make it an old neither.

any questions will be answered - no doubs about it. link to download can be provided also through pm and instalation was never easier like that. only copy the file to SD and install the software from there - no activation needed - nothing else...woallaaa thats it..:cool::cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Flowlance:
Does any car docks exist for the SGS2 yet?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] comfor:
thanks a lot mate.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
yes mate there are plenty of them...they aint from samsung directly but the phone will fit there like a dream...:) i am using one from amazon..i paid 10E for it and its perfect....it can be adjusted for any phone so i have no troubles use desire S or galaxy s2 or even a proper navigation fits there...and charger is easy to get... it will save u some money...and if u need it for calls a bluetooth kit will solve your problem...

PS: i think it will take some time untill samsung is gonna release proper dock with charging options + calls - if u mean that.

Regards
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Huck33:
i use Aura v3.0, works perfectly

my only concern is that maps are not up to date
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SBS_:
Sygic is very nice, my only concern is that it looks like I'm driving in the middle of an alpine mountain pass when I drive around where I live (hills are a "tad" exaggerated)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sleeco:
I got a universal car kit it fits any phone for my SGS, now on SGS2, it cost £3.25 off E-bay.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
From what I know Sygic has Q1 2011 maps and TomTom is the supplier.

What I also read, is that Navigon and Copilot have Q3 2010 maps supplied by Navteq.

Sygic has the latest maps among offline nav applications atm so if you have some roads, that have been built in the last couple of months, you will have to wait for the update.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hunteres:
yes your info is correct.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] joeherlev:
NAVIGON ?

I've just go the VERY nice Samsung Galaxy S2... Waauuuww... But my Navigon GPS app will not load..

Is there any new version for Download ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
Damn it, if Sygic wasn't crashing so often and Live Traffic would work all the time, instead of not working most of the time, this navigation would be really good.

They are supposed to release an update this week, let's hope it will fix issues.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] joeherlev:
Getting Navigon to work?

Is there anywhere to get/download a version of NAVIGON that works on Android 2.3.3

?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stian230:
You ned root for this one.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CEPi:
The legal one in the market works, the cracked no.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
Navigon seems to use old maps (and needs an internet connection to open?) and can't run in the background, Sygic seems to be very unstable, Co-Pilot doesn't seem to be that good, ...

I can't pick a navigation app with all those negative reviews.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] travisb:
Well I've had no real complaints about Copilot. What you must do is set up a new default profile that sets up your preferred roads and speed limits.

If you want really bad routing choices get a Garmin Nuvi. Quite shocking given their reputation.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] giokou:
From my experience these work flawlessly:

1. Sygic GPS Navigaton v11

2. NDrive v10.1.15

3. iGO MyWay for Android 840x400

- Navigon Mobile Navigator 2.6.1 doesn't work (fc)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
That was really bad news. I could live with somewhat out of date maps, but unable to run in background for Navigon and generally unstability for Sygia is a deal breaker. If it cannot run in the background what would happen if one would get an incoming call or need to make an outgoing call? Whats the point of multitasking if the programs does not support it.

I hope that perhaps Garmin og TomTom could make a program for Android. Didn't Garmin make an Android phone for use with its nav system?

Coming from Nokia I would wish Nokia Maps was available for Android, but as they went for Microsoft that will never happen.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
Well I'm waiting for the next update of Sygic, if it's any good I'll go with that. Otherwise I'll just have to wait for Route 66 and hope it's a decent app.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
I don't have any "instability" problems with Sygic. From time to time it will crash when starting up, but when you run it another time it starts no problem (I had to run it 4 times in the row tops, to make it finally run).

It has never crashed on me during navigation and I am not using Navigon anymore, since I got Sygic. Updated maps make a huge difference plus, Sygic is cheaper.

Navigon is great but outdated maps (don't know when they will update it not to mention, they don't promise free update) just disqualifies them.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
I have 'found' Sygic Aura 3.0 and tested it a bit. It's quite decent, but the routes could be better though. In the settings I've selected 'Fastest routes', but it doesn't always select the best route.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
Yes, that's what I noticed as well.

It defines "fastest" as probably best average speed allowed and some other parameters, it does not take into account things like number of traffic lights on the road and other things.

I agree it could be better and I think Navigon does better job in navigation matter, but until they give me decent maps, I am going to say "thanks" to them.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Bart1981:
It's true, when updating Navigon in a normal way, you get outdated maps. But still newer maps can be found on the internet (running 2011 maps myself).

If Navigon won't help us with maps, we just got to do it ourselfs.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fdov:
I find that Sygic is using battery even if it's not used at all. In about a day it eats 10% of my battery. Anyone else seen this?

I just installed the trial from the market. Used it for a few trips. Then exited and forgot about it. Until i noticed the battery usage was getting poor and checked the android-about-phone-stats-thing.

I like the app, but I won't spend the money if it will eat my battery this way.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Fencer Darkwind:
NDrive is pretty good :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
Can you pm me where did you find newer maps?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] JJEgan:
CoPilot always worked well and usually comes out top rankings on tests .

jje
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] valdigre:
Sygic has updated their app today, no crashing for me anymore and seems to load/run smoother.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Murfle:
A friend of mine got NDrive +1 map free with his LG android phone. I saw it in use last night. It worked fairly well, once he figured out how to use it... (was his first time trying it out)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
A Norwegian web site has written a test of navigation applications for mobile phones (for both Android phones and iPhone). TomTom was the winner for iPhone and Ndrive was the winner for Android since TomTom does not have an Android version.

The article is in Norwegian: If you don't read Norwegian try google.translate.

http://www.mobilen.no/artikler/apps_til_bilnavigasjon/98017

Only one application for Android in this test was good enough and that was Ndrive. Sygia and Copilot didn't quite reach up. Navigon was almost dead last.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Corell:
Personally I hope Tomtom will snap out of it soon and do an android version. Until that happens, I'll have to use my old htc win phone for only navigation... Kinda dissapointing.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SBS_:
Just read the test and it was... complete rubbish. Ndrive as the best is just ridiculous, same with Navigon at last...

My two favourite navigation apps on Android is Sygic and Navigon. Sygic's 3d maps gets a little minus because of the way it exaggerates hills.

Not gonna write a complete writeup on Navigation apps, but don't trust that test.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jwillans:
I'm interested to know exeriences of using Sygic on the Galaxy S2. I have bought the latest version of this and 3/4 of the time it crashes on start-up. I'm wondering if this is perhaps on the occasions when the S2 does not yet have a fix on the GPS signal?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BatterBits:
I haven't experienced this at all - I have just fired it up on my phone wiothout issue - and I have GPS on, but no signal, as I'm inside an office building, with no line of sight to the sky....

HTH
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jwillans:
Thanks. I'm not sure what is going on with my device then.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ovidiumihai05:
hello mate! can u send me the adress for sygic cracked

it is possible to send me the link from where i can download sygic for sgs2.machiavelli4ever@yahoo.com cheers mate thnks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jwillans:
Why don't you just buy it? It costs next to nothing, surely if you can afford an S2 there is no need to steal software.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jackleung:
For people complaint robotic voice of Google map, you can always switch the TTS engine. Loquendo is the best I tried so far.

There is still nothing compare to the WM iGo8 in terms of good looking and functionality (TTS, TMC, custom-able, skin-able ...etc) IMHO. But Google map is the I can found so far (except data connection requirement) in Android. I will keep both iGo and Sygic as a backup just in case (I don't understand why both of them looks so ugly. It's like an 320x240 app running on the 800x480 screen. And WTH with the HUGE navigation icon that occupied that much screen area.)

For co-pilot, I had very bad experience with their map data long time ago and dare not to try it. Just couldn't trust any map data other than Tele-Altas or Navteq for myself.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
TomTom has confirmed that they are making navigation software for Android.

http://tweakers.net/nieuws/74771/tomtom-komt-binnenkort-met-android-applicatie.html (Dutch)

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/We-Meet-TomToms-MD-Corinne-Vigreux-Before-Break-Free-Event-8910.php

"PGPS: The TomTom App has been in the top 10 in the Apple AppStore since its release do you have plans to launch on other platforms, in particular Android and Windows Phone?

TT: We are currently working on a version for Android this will be released soon. I cannot give you a specific date yet. For Windows Phone we are not planning to release anything.

PGPS: Do you see some of the Free Applications like Google Navigation or some of the apps based on low pricing models as a threat to the more expensive TomTom App?

TT: Not really. You get what you pay for. TomTom has a long history in navigation our depth of experience in routing and traffic provides us with an edge. There are still really only two map providers TomTom and Navteq again with many years of experience. This experience in the markets is what differentiates TomTom from these new competitors."
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Brambo84:
That is some good news about TT! Hopefully the implementation on the SGS2 will be good.

The only negative thing about TT is that the police in the Netherlands are using the data to set up new speedcams.

www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/tomtom-user-data-sold-to-danish-police-used-to-determine-ideal/

Thats why i am not sure if i want to use TT. I wish IGO would redesign their app like they used to have it on WM.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] netsplitter:
TT was not selling the data directly to the police.

They sold the data to a company who sold the data to the police.

So technically they didn't do anything wrong. ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Corell:
Bloody *bleep* *bleep* that's good news. I will be buying that for android and retiring my old winblows mobile phone.

Indeed, that just made my day :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Brambo84:
Yes, i am not saying that they sold it to the police. But the police is using data from TT. I don´t really mind how many company´s are between TT and the police, but i mind the police using data from a device i own without my knowledge.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
TomTom soon coming to Android... That's really spectacular good news.

However, they have said an Android version would come since 2009(or 2008 I think). Anyway I am hopeful.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] netsplitter:
If they need your approval before they sell something. :')
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hyperX-:
Btw... in my opinion TomTom issn't the best nav. solution anymore
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tremium:
Which navigation app do you prefer then?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Corell:
Well, having used nothing but Tomtom for years without any issues, i'll be waiting for their android app .. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
I second that...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CEPi:
IQ routes that TT uses are top. Also rerouting works superb. Hope they get on with it quickly.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shawt:
I have Navigon and I am happy.I tryed Sygic,not happy.Also I tryed ndrive.For me Navigon is the best.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Joshua03:
I'm using Navigon MobileNavigator 3.6, cause it's the best for me.

I have an Stock ROM (I9100XWKE7) with Root on my I9100.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gadget_uk:
I've been struggling with Sygic too. It fails to launch most of the time and if I take a call when navigating it crashes and won't restart until the phone is rebooted.

I have discovered a new one called Waze though. It's free and a bit rough around the edges but it's rock solid on my S2. The social aspects are interesting too. Worth a try for sure.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
It looks like Navigon could be acquired by Garmin.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/03/garmin-navigon-idUSLDE75205720110603
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rooster19:
Which app is better,

Google maps or Navigon?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sabesh:
Some people here mentioned iGo Myway. I can't find it in the marketplace. Where can I get it? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mittaa:
You can't find it there ... google :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 3waygeek:
AFAIK iGo My way is iPhone-only; no Android version mentioned on their website.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mittaa:
Google ... IGO My Way Android :-)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sabesh:
Thanks very much ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] reyza:
I came from iphone as well. I love google navigation but if I need offline navigation I use sygic gps navigation. I also noticed there is Navigon now in the market. I used to have that on my iphone
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
Sygic Nordic cost 19,.95€ and takes about 4MB of space.

Navigon Nordic cost 49.95€ and takes about 11MB of space.

I guess this application size is without the additional maps that you perhaps have to download after purchase. I'm getting my phone soon and the choice now rests on one of these two. I'll probably going to try them both before purchasing. Though Navigon was much more expensive than Sygic.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mittaa:
Maps size is 1~4 GB depending on countries you chose.

Sygic download should be a pain in the "#%@!! .....

Navigon do not offer any trial and I have been told that maps are outdated ... :confused:

And when maps are updated I'm afraid they will cost a fortune :eek:

Still ... to judge from reviews they probably still is the best navigation SW yet ... (IGO and TomTom what are you waiting for? Let get some competition ...)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
What exactly pain in the "#%@!! ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mittaa:
Download using Wifi being interrupted and slow connection ...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BatterBits:
Google update coming....

Google to introduce true offline mode later this year, Here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mark2222:
Sygic aura maxed out my wifi and downloaded the UK maps in a couple of minutes.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] meltedphone74:
Nobody mentioned route 66. I am a big fan of route and Maps for Windows. Apparently Route has announced in february a new version to be sold on Android Market. This version will use TomTom maps and it will include some fancy innovation like the "follow me".

Looking forward to Route66 for Android, I found Route very reliable (although less user friendly than TomTom).

Im the meantime, having a try with Sygis, and I like it so far. I would also keen to try Igo but was not able to find it on the web....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sarashah:
I have been using CoPilot, Igo MyWay and Navigon for my navigation needs. I can't use Google Nav because it only works well if you don't go anywhere. I have no problems navigating to other countries using these programs. CoPilot is my favorite but I like starting up Navigon every now and then.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mbernstein:
Installed Sygic trial. It worked fine and download time of the map was not so bad. I have a 10MB network and get mostly 1,2mb download speeds and in my phone got around 300Kbps. My map was small though, so I guess this may be a problem for those with bigger maps, Europe, US.

But soft worked well, recalculation was fast, map was nice (I still have to get used to the new interface coming from Tomtom) and it is very cheap right now for what it is and I bought it. Activation was seamless. All is well so far, although I haven't tried any unknown route so far.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
I'm having a hard time deciding. Have downloaded Sygic with 7-days trial and thinking about purchasing, but Ndrive's latest version 11 seems very good. However Ndrive does not have a trial version of the application. Its not very expensive, but I don't want to purchase both Ndrive and Sygic. They both cost around €20.

What I like about Sygic so far is that it gets my location very fast. If this is Sygic related or phone related I'm not sure. What I hated with my dedicated TomTom is that it took over 1 minute for it to get my location. However Sygic does not show any buildings on the maps. Anyone know if Ndrive does this?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kaibosh:
I use Navigon solely because it came free on the phone.. (Australian) I had assumed that it was free world wide - guess not..

I'm a TomTom man myself, and will likely get the TomTom Android app when it's released (which I recall reading about perhaps a month ago..)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Harry454:
I know all SGS2 in Australia come free with Navigon navigation. Check on Samsungs site see if you get it
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mittaa:
Android Market ... but only Australia and NZ :(

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.navigon.navigator_select_samsung_pac&feature=search_result
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DJViking:
Navigon has just released a new version of its navigation application 21.06.2011.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] knightnz:
Yup, 3.6.1, cheers for that.

I'm in NZ, I just use "MarketEnabler" to tell the phone i'm on Telstra in Australia and it finds Navigon in the market. Strange that it's not showing up for the NZ Market considering it's a version for Australia and NZ.

What do people use for a "Car Home" app? I'm using "CarHome Ultra" but it keeps leaving the "Car Mode" option in the settings turned on so I find the phone talking to me at work which is inconvenient. Other than that it's fantastic.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Desca:
I have had great success with the built-in Navigation app from Google. It works great, however the only drawback is that it has to be online while using it. So it will use a significant amount of data which might cost you, depending on your provider.

Other than that I have found Navigon to be a great alternative to the Google navigation. It have downloadeable maps which will work without data dependancy.