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[Android Apps and Games] B.Jay:
It's only the app that changes/reverts to portrait mode ... the launcher itself stays in landscape (replaced the stock Gingerbread launcher with LaucherPro, which works perfect in Android-x86). Like I said, when it happens that the app starts in portrait instead of landscape (Google Maps or AndroIRC for example - yes, I managed to successfully inject the Google Apps into Android-x86 to have the Market and stuff) it's sufficient to exit the app, re-run your Locker and start the app anew to have it in landscape mode.

Thanks to your app I'm now able to use my old Eee PC 900A as a Android powered netbook.

Anyway, I'm deeply satisfied with the way it works now, but if you're able to improve the app so it works as a service that keeps the screen orientation locked it would be plain awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] vibranturk:
cool i will try ın ics
[Android Apps and Games] Wesku:
Works like a charm on SGS running CyanogenMod.

Thanks, been looking app like this, but none of them worked on my phone :p
[Android Apps and Games] mastermikeywwt:
Can't get this to work on my Xperia x8. Soon as I lock the screen it reverts to portrait. I want it permanently on landscape =(
[Android Apps and Games] madmack:
ok, does it switch to landscape temporarily in the beginning and then revert back after a while?

and do you have any task killers/managers?
[Android Apps and Games] warrenis1234:
this is amazing. you wanna know why this is amazing? because it even forces landscape for touchwiz. paint me shocked, thank you
[Android Apps and Games] da9th_one:
I had high hopes for this as I only downloaded this to force the "Sense" home screens on my HTC Sensation into Landscape. Unfortunally the app doesn't orient it correctly... :(
[Android Apps and Games] krkeegan:
You are the man! Works perfectly. I looked for an app like months ago and found nothing. Not even paid.

I like the non-service aspect. If you have any interest in developing the app further to include a hook for tasker I would certainly pay $1 for that. Maybe as a premium version of the app? ATM it works fine just having tasker launch the app, but being able to set the orientation automatically in certain conditions without user input would be cool too.

Thanks again.

--Edit

The only bummer is I was previously able to lock the orientation in my launcher, Go Launcher, while still having autorotate in all other apps. It looks like this somehow overrides my launcher's ability to lock itself anymore. Kind of a bummer, but I can probably live with that.
[Android Apps and Games] TheManii:
Works great on the Dell Streak 5/GB. Even the stubborn apps that want to run in portrait only or landscape only seem to be forced to the selected orientation
[Android Apps and Games] behappy:
Thumps up. I love the simplicity and how smooth it is. Nice work and thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] dfine1966:
Doesn't work in landscape mode for HTC EVO 3D with stock Gingerbread. Keeps trying to load, locks up phone. When I restart it loses all the settings
[Android Apps and Games] madmack:
there are no settings? at the current version, this app will not remember your last rotation setting on reboot. so you'll need to relaunch the app. might add that in future versions :)

I'm not sure why it's locking up. Does your launcher support landscape mode? if it doesn't then try another launcher that supports it and see how it works. Launcher Pro, Go Launcher and ADW are some of the popular ones and they all support landscape mode.
[Android Apps and Games] madmack:
v1.1

thanks for your feedback guys.

if you like this app, please do leave a positive feedback on the market given how important the first few comments are :)

I've updated the OP to v1.1 which introduces a new menu that allows you to long press on Landscape to trigger a persistent background service. This should only be needed on small or low-end devices that are constantly starved of memory.

To disable that service, either click on the added item to the pull-down menu or relaunch the app and select portrait or auto.

You can obviously still run landscape mode without running a background service if you simply click on it without long pressing.
[General Topics] andyrod0713:
Nexus S 4G for sprint wont power on after i tried to Flash back to stock firmware.

It wont power on or anything. I've tried to take out the battery, wait and replace it, wall outlet USB charge nothing seems to work. =(
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] numb_heart666:
my market force close when i hit download.. i uninstalled the app download manager via titanium backup.. where can i get it back?? can anyone give me?? :(

oh well i will reflash my rom.. just remove this thread
[Android Apps and Games] byyasin:
thanks for sharing.
[Android Apps and Games] bigboss59400:
Thanks for all
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
You are welcome ... hope it helped :)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
even on "locus" it works ..!!
[Android Apps and Games] nst6563:
This is great- thanks
[Android Apps and Games] DeathW1SH:
Interesting

I'll have to check this out sounds pretty rad.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It works flawlessly for me... Just follow the steps and you are good to go....

Sent from my HTC Wildfire
[Android Apps and Games] therusper:
thank you :-)
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
No problem :)

Sent from my HTC Wildfire
[Android Apps and Games] bigdipper:
Really wonderful! Thanks so much!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
you are welcome :)
[Android Apps and Games] mythek88:
SO WHICH atlas format did you guys choose to use for GOOGLE MAPS/Navigation?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
SQlite format ...

Or simply follow the following steps :

How to save Google maps for offline use on android and you can save your bucks ;)

Enable the Google Maps Labs Map Pre-caching:

1. Open Google Maps android app.

2. Press Menu button->More->Labs->Precache map area.

3. Now when you search for a location, click on the map label that appears.

4. In the location view, press Menu.

5. Press Precache map area.

This can be used to view 10 miles around the selected area (offline).
[Android Apps and Games] sasch42:
Hm, what about OSMand? https://market.android.com/details?id=net.osmand
[Android Apps and Games] Erik_18:
thanks for all!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It has an option for osmand map in the drop down menu for selecting map format!!
[Android Apps and Games] handsomejackuk:
brilliant stuff looking forward to trying this
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
which app do you prefer or use for gps btw ??
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Guys any other map for which it works perfectly?? Let me know...
[Android Apps and Games] xblosa:
Mapfactor: has offline map and offline route calculation. Currently free of charge.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Yeah.. currently they are free but no wonder when they might become a paid one. Anyways.. thanks for your reply man :)

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Thanks man, map factor is just like Sygic with open maps. Could you please provide the link for other 2.
[Android Apps and Games] xblosa:
Edited my misleading post....but another one is osmand.

What i like with mapfactor: you can block roads and it avoids this blocked road (traffic jam, under construction....)
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Your misleading post lead me to download Maps (-) and I'm loving it.

Google maps level 17 offline for the whole city that is awesome.:)
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Just purchased sygic & mapmyindia app , the latest version v12.1.3 is simply awesome ... Fantastic accuracy (to the street & even building names) , great 3D view during navigation & importantly.....Totally offline !!
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Looks pretty promising man. Good luck with your worth purchase app. Have fun. Btw is the data you download is too large? Or is of moderate size?

Sent from Hell!!
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
The base file data was nearly 238 MB & an additional 72 MB for the maps of my state , that's just 310 MB .... Not too much i would say !!

The previous version (v11.2.6) used to consume dearly 487 MB for the same purpose !! :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
For India, Sygic give state by state.
[Android Apps and Games] Rasec2002:
Is Mapfactor the same as Navigator?

Nowadaut I´m using Igo Andorid and I think it is more than enough.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Yeah. As far as I have used, both are completely the same.
[Android Apps and Games] alanbrenton:
Locus Pro and vector maps

I just received this response from Petr over at Locus Pro:

Hi Alan,

Downloading of the Vector maps, is charged for transmitted data and not by maps itself. That's why you need to buy credit for vector maps in first step. The lowest package 2GB cost 1 Euro. Philippines and Taiwan have about 250MB. So the price is more lower than one euro.

Openstreetmap and wikipedia data are available for mentioned countries. There is no fee but you have to be online.

Feel free to contact me

Best regards

Petr

I know 1 Euro doesn't cost much but it seems many of these maps are updated on a monthly basis.

I noted that OsmAnd+ and a few other offline GPS apps can actually download the country maps directly within the app and so I thought of an idea.

If Locus Pro is that good, why not just purchase another offline GPS app (OsmAnd+ or the free MapFactor), used them to download the OpenStreetMaps vector maps for the countries of interest and then have Locus Pro read off these vector maps? :)

Has anybody tried doing this?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Mittaa:
All vector maps for free here http://download.mapsforge.org/maps/ ... updated once a year :)
[Android Apps and Games] DaChris2k13:
great guide i will test it
[Android Apps and Games] xs400:
Map compatibility and POI

Thanks .XXX. and everyone for the helpful tips.

I have a few questions:

1. Which map data is compatible among which apps ( same format)

E.g. can I use locus map database with say Maverick?

2. How can we download POI for offline use?

3.Which apps have offline routing?

4.Can we start building a comparison database? Features, pros, cons?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] tommi.a:
Vector maps for Locus and Oruxmaps (and also other map apps with mapsforge vector map library) can be found here:

http://www.openandromaps.org/

They are updated much more often than once a year and have interesting data included like altitude lines and bike and hike routes.

--- Please hit my thanks button :) ---
[Android Apps and Games] Mittaa:
True, but try to compare size to mapsforge :rolleyes:

Openandromaps are meant for hiking and biking (example detailed maps covering The Alps).

Maps from mapsforge can be used for general usage like street walking and driving.
[Android Apps and Games] tommi.a:
Mittaa, the OpenAndroMaps as well as the maps from Locus Store contain *much* more information than the ones from mapsforge.

OpenAndroMaps and Locus Store maps can be used for all the purposes you mention, just use a matching theme.
[Android Apps and Games] atishey23:
But once I download the whole map from mapsforge or openandromaps, how can I view them on my phone?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Firstly, I apologise for the late response. Was kind of occupied with some work.

The required answers.

1.

SQLite is pretty famous amongst many maps. You could surely check the format required for specific application from its play store description. Most of them guide you with it. But still if you want to know about specific app, let me know. I will guide you for the same.

2. Apps like sygic have poi enabled offline maps. If you are downloading offline maps from sources other than the official source, then it would either depend on the source or the specific app that you are going to use.

3. Google maps, maps(+), locus pro, maverick pro, sygic. These are some nice apps which give you offline routing.

4. I will look forward for this. Thankd for the advice :)

The maps you download from mapsforge or openandromaps are supposed to be placed into sd card the directory of which assigned by different application would be different. Save the file in that specific direvtory and you are done.

Most of the application would automatically read the offline map that you have downloaded. Some other apps are supposed to be configured for the same.
[Android Apps and Games] atishey23:
U mean whatever be the extension of that downloaded map...any map application would read that?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Nope. Different applications support different map extensions. In google play store, most of the applications have details about what extensions the application support. But most common is SQLite.
[Android Apps and Games] atishey23:
1-So is it possible to rename and change the extension of the downloaded map?

2-And does those sites have maps with sQlite extension?

3-can I use those maps in my laptop?how?

4-Does google maps support SQlite extension?If not which extension it supports? OR The only offline map available with google maps is that with inbuilt feature?
[Android Apps and Games] albsat:
I wonder if someone has made available for download prepared maps from mobac for Europe or some country else. It could save do much time.

Does something like this exists?
[Android Apps and Games] tommi.a:
There is a description how to integrate vector maps in Locus and Oruxmaps:

http://www.openandromaps.org/en/manual

It's really easy.

Did this help?
[Android Apps and Games] SkOrPn:
Quick question for any BCN users out there. I noticed recently that VirtualEarth has done my entire area in very nice crisp Aerial imagery, so I used MOBAC 1.9.11 to download 6.5GB of offline map data. I have a 32GB Nexus 7 and I have already transferred the folder to the internal sdcard.

What I want to know is where do I move this folder to? I know it must go into the bcnav directory, but which folder after that? I assume that I need to create a "custom" folder? I set MOBAC to output to BCN format, and the resulting folders/files are in "0001.jpg.bcnav" format. There is a main folder named "Manzanita Mts_2014-03-08_183428", then there is another folder inside that called "VirtualEarth_Sat" and then inside that are numbered folders from 12-19 (zoom levels). And inside those are more numbered folders, I believe representing the tile number, and then inside those are the actual jpg's named as above ("0001.jpg.bcnav" "0002.jpg.bcnav" and so forth).

Am I correct to assume this folder "Manzanita Mts" goes into a custom directory inside the bcnav folder? How do I use this data as a map source? Thank You very much for any help.

Also, is there a good BCN forums to get help at? I can't seem to find anything on the internet other than the developers website, which seems unhelpful.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Take a backup of the map you have downloaded.

run the application from you cell, browse or download map. Then goto the specified internal sd card folder. Search for the file extension associated with the app you are using. Once known, copy paste your 6.5gb offline map to the found out folder.
[Android Apps and Games] SkOrPn:
I'm not sure if I understand correctly. It sounds like you want me to download the same map data natively through the app to see where it puts it. However Virtual Earth is not one of the map sources that can be chosen.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
That is exactly what I meant. You can choose some other map source then, cant you? Just to find the location.

I apologise for my bad english.
[Android Apps and Games] SkOrPn:
I already know those locations. I just do not know where custom map data goes, it is an entirely different location I believe. I think I read, I have to create a custom folder, and drop the map inside that. However, I already did that and I can not find the option within the BCN app that allows me to select it. lol

Maybe I will try moving it to the non-custom map/tracks folder and see what happens. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] cykaufman:
Use Nokia here maps ☺
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Well, that has become one popular app on Android for navigation purposes.
[Android Apps and Games] ben cherian:
Is there any good alternative maps to Google for India which doesn't use google framework ?

I literally removed all Google apps and framework from the fone.
[Android Apps and Games] Velvet G:
sweet! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] dpp_04:
Thanks! :)
[Android Apps and Games] ramiro.f:
Thanks, this is awesome!

Is there any app that allows for offline GPS navigation as well?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Maverick,locus,gmaps,sygic,wave,rmaps..
[Android Apps and Games] koshoryu:
Nice tutorial...Thanks:D
[Android Apps and Games] AndyHy:
Or you could always try NavFree for Android using the OpenStreetMap data, so lots of mapping across the world. Personally, although the installation off the 'Market' should be straightforward, it wasn't for me - but that could be a Galaxy Note issue (or me being a bit of a stumbly ;-) LOL).

Anyway, apart from the very occasional odd routing (though I'm still playing around with all the routing options), it seems well up to the job.
[Android Apps and Games] RyleyinSTL:
https://market.android.com/details?id=menion.android.locus&hl=en

Locus Maps can do all this directly on your phone with just a few clicks and has literally dozens of map sources from around the globe. It's an amazing program. The "free" program is completely featured. However the paid version will even do off-line navigation with downloadable vector maps.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
I'm currently using locus. its just awesone for my android.

Coming to the point. locus provides offline maps. No doubt about that. But some people have problem downloading the maps due to app problem or mobile data problem etc. So why not download it via pc? That is why I started this thread.

"Ever wondered why??"
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Installation off the market issue? Can you elaborate?

"Ever wondered why??"
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
Maybe I'm stup or must have done something wrong but gmaps (google maps) cannot do any good without accessing internet, am I right?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I thought using pre-cache Google maps, I then can use it as offline GPS for navigation.

Offline means no internet access, meaning no wifi and no mobile network.

In my case, without wifi and without mobile network, even turn on pre-cache map, it virtually does absolutely nothing except viewing within 10-mile radius. Even with GPS ON and signal locked, I CANNOT even get the driving direction, left alone navigating with voice guidance.

Is that true? or I miss something?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
With pre caching you can navigate around the 10 miles radius for sure. I have pre caching for a long time like this but got fed up when I had to precache everything..

something must have gone wrong.. check and tell me once again... does the gps symbol show on the status bar while you use precaching ?

"Ever wondered why??"
[Android Apps and Games] didi1985:
works with RAZR T910
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
I do think absolutely something wrong on my end.

What do you suggest me to do? I can take a screen capture showing:

+ no wifi indicator on notification bar

+ no mobile network indicator on notification bar

+ WITH GPS indicator ON and locked on notification bar

Tap a point on the map (or a Star) then hit Direction -> Get direction, the "Getting driving direction" dialog pops up and keep rolling forever, at least more than 3'.

Note 1: yes, I have pre-cache map turned on (I can see the big square box)

Note 2: I run it on the Galaxy S2.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
I've tried all kinds, all possibilities that I can think of, no go whatsoever. It's completely useless. My next step would be uninstall the Google Maps and reinstall again but I don't think it would do any better. At first I thought I'm running v6.1, maybe a problem, I tried v 5.12.0, same behavior.

If the reinstall doesn't help, then I might think it's the SGS2 issue :(

didi above confirmed it works with his RAZR

I googled around and yes, there are so many people reported issue like mine

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...-pre-cached-map-area-feature-doesnt-work.html

Surprisingly, it works for some others.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Hm. will have to Google this issue and find the solution because on my wildfire it works properly. Then I will.surely post the solution.
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
I've spent hours searching for the answer today and basically, here's what I got with pre-cache map turned ON

+ cannot search for an address (within the pre-cache area, left alone the outside of it)

+ cannot search for any POI (within the pre-cache area, left alone the outside of it)

+ cannot display any POI on the pre-cache map

+ cannot even get the driving direction

+ and obviously, cannot navigating

Even with GPS signal locked, it requires data network (either wifi or mobile network) to work. Basically, it's only good for viewing and that's pretty much it.

I was not happy with what I found out, I do think pre-cache must have a better use, and I trust you guys saying it works fine on your devices but it is my case, sadly.

---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:42 PM ----------

Thanks .xxx

I still hope that I've missed something.

Let me know if you found out something.

I'm using the SGS2 and Google Maps v6.1
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Okay. I will search it today.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
@votinh: so this is what I got on googling around a little.

Using Google map for offline use you can use gps service but can't get direction(search for places etc) but you can surely navigate around and pointer moves where you move.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Android Apps and Games] seriousia:
Else use

Brut maps(a modded version of google maps)

Sent from my LG-P500

CosmIcEXperia v3.1

goldenleaf-111206-LG
[Android Apps and Games] Rotten Ross:
Thanks for the info
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
Firstly of all, thanks a lot for looking into this, m8.

Now, in RED, "can use gps service", what does that mean? 'cuz by my definition, a basic gps service is able to getting navigating with voice guidance.

They said "can't get direction". A gps service is routing from point A to point B, in this case, not even get the direction, how possible "can use gps service"??? Unless their definition of "gps service" is different.

In Italic, "navigate" in the sentence means what? panning, dragging, zooming in and out? yes, that's what I said for "viewing"
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
By navigation I mean when you move to some place in your pre cached area the blue arrow moves along with you but you can not search for places etc.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Android Apps and Games] deno1:
This is great Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] kelosh:
thats great, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] votinh:
If that's the case, then it is just positioning but not getting a driving direction from one point to another.

Woww, that's totally disappointed :(

However, I still wonder as many other members keep reportedly saying "it works", what does that mean? Were they using offline at all? or never getting a direction?

This is just weird.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
They might feel what I used to . Getting driving driving directions is not possible since you don't have search option available when offline.
[Android Apps and Games] bobrov1989:
thx for share
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
You are welcome.
[Android Apps and Games] mahmoudalsafty:
thank you but coudn't
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
But couldn't what?
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
Updated post with a link for tricks to speed up GPS connections.
[Android Apps and Games] elladan7:
nice guide :)

however in my experience google maps' pre-cached areas feature is buggy, so try to avoid using that. sometimes it didn't cache all the zoom levels, and sometimes all the pre-cached areas simply vanished.
[Android Apps and Games] .xxx.:
It might differ from phone to phone. However, I agree with the buggy part.
[Android Apps and Games] dragonet80:
Have you tried OruxMaps? Save maps at home and work offline. It has no guidance but may be useful.

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