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[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
i tried this step and i got thru the 1st steps but then on the second steps wen i type rm /system/sd/app/*Maps* it says directory not found or sumthn like that...any suggestions?
[G1 Android Development] Kobinator:
Need Insight

Hi, this is a little offtopic from the OP, and please excuse me for the lengthy post, but I thought the author or other thread participants may have some insight to offer into my problem.

First off, I was originally using a G1 running CyanogenMod 2.5.2.

Yesterday, I neared the limit on App storage space internal to the phone, so I looked up directions on using App2SD. I followed the directions HERE to Step 6 (updating to ext2). I restarted the phone and all apps were working fine, and the storage limit caution was gone as expected.

Then, I saw a newish post about Google Nav on the CM Wiki, which directed me to an external website: HERE. I followed the directions for "Manual Instructions without a PC:" After that, the Navigation option was not available in Maps, so I installed Google Voice--voilá--the Nav option showed up.

However, now GMail does not sync or open, and Market will not open. Some advice from the aforelinked blog said to revert to the original *.prop files. So, I tried that, but GMail and Market still won't open.

Sooooo, I mainly would like to return my phone to the way it was before I tried to install the new *.prop files and Maps.apk, and then follow the simplified directions in this thread. Any insight on how to best return my phone to that condition? Will re-flashing CM 2.5.2 help?

Thanks in advance for any advice...

-Bryan
[G1 Android Development] krstnsn:
first of all.... You can beleive whatever you want but every method ive tried has WORKED and worked fine.

second of all that does NOT take away from the fact they need to all be merged into one thread and listed as different methods.

You should do a search for google nav in this forum. There are about 5 SEPERATE threads on how to get it done. I dont see 5 threads posting about a single rom. There shouldnt be 5 about a single app.
[G1 Android Development] JSIN3L33T:
U can use your phones Terminal.. I always have :)
[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
ok i got it wrking..nice..thanks....1 more thing if anybody knows...i dnt see street view as an option..did they take that option off? and can u still use themes with this or will it mess up?
[G1 Android Development] junker02:
The rm (remove) commands are just to delete the old map app, and since it can reside in several locations, the different steps are just trying to find the right location. So if you get a statement like the directory doesn't exit or file doesn't exist, don't worry about that, and move on to the next step.

I didn't state that the other methods didn't work at all, but obviously from the posts in the think-tank thread, you can see that the directions are breaking apps on many phones, so obviously the directions on the other threads do not work FOR EVERYONE. So it may have worked for you (and we don't know how thoroughly you tested each installation since the navigate function can work at first, but then disappear with server sync, but that's besides the point), but since it didn't work for a lot of people (including myself), that's why I made this thread.

I do not have that ability. It was asked of the OP in the original think-tank thread to update the first post with this correct method, but was not. And I do not have control of the other users who made navigation threads with incomplete/incorrect information. Perhaps a moderator can do as you suggest and combine / lock threads.

I have read all posts in all threads concerning the Google Navigation Beta, and hence was able to find the correct info buried in the think-tank thread. FYI sepArate.

I would try flashing CM 2.4.5, and moving on from there.
[G1 Android Development] Kobinator:
Ooooh, typo!! I was/am running 4.2.5!

Bryan
[G1 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
i flashed CM 4.2.5

then i ran the 1st BAT file, phone rebooted.

waited for phone to be fully botted up and ran the 2nd BAT file and the CMD screen just shows this

and now my MAPS is just gone as in uninstalled and i can not even manually install the MAPS.APK using ASTRO or OI file managers

every tiem i try to it says "this is a system filel would you like to replace it? i say YES and it goes for a sec and then says was unable to install program

however i can install the new FB app no problem

i just can never seem to install the MAPS.APK file its weird.
[G1 Android Development] :
i have g1 with cyonogens 4.2.5 rom, Cyanogen Recovery Image 1.4; both part1 and part2 batch complete successfully and maps lunches but it looks exactly the same maps as was before update (just a new icon) and theres no 'Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.' nor does it ask to install audio codec....

this map app should look exactly like the droid map app right? any ideas why it don't work on my g1??
[G1 Android Development] junker02:
There were several methods to overcome this issue in the think-tank thread. The last method seems the easiest, as it involves moving the maps.apk file to the sd card and installing from there.

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4926592&postcount=543

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4931207&postcount=839

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4931616&postcount=843

Did you press directions and enter in a start and end point? After, when you press Go, a Navigate option should appear under Show on map.
[G1 Android Development] :
thanks for quick reply,

I did just that, couple different times with different addresses - it shows up the directions list and a 'show on map' but no navigate....
[G1 Android Development] junker02:
Menu --> More --> About

What version is installed?
[G1 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
my MAPS.APK file is on my SD card on the root so when i open ASTRO or OI file manager i browse my SD card and chosoe the new MAPS.APK file and thats when i get that error.

i guess i need to work on this on my own and i dont mean to clutter this thread with this issue as its not even related to your nice BAT files. btw good job on the BAT files.
[G1 Android Development] :
3.2.0 (#3232) gmm-android-tmobile
[G1 Android Development] junker02:
Are you in the US?
[G1 Android Development] :
yes i am in the usa
[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
i had the same problem at first jus install google voice and u shud see navigate wen u go back in maps and put in a address
[G1 Android Development] ofsinreno:
Is there a reason this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=583684

is not working for people? I have a G1 with latest cyanogen and after flashing this NAV works great as far as I can tell. The process does add facebook which I don't use, but I don't really care because I ... just don't use it.
[G1 Android Development] :
junker02 and pReTTyUnG1 thanks guys...got it to work....
[G1 Android Development] MarcusMaximus04@gmail.com:
Something of note: It seems from what I've seen so far(could be wrong) that the navigation option doesn't come up if you're connected to wifi. It sounds weird but yesterday I was freaking out at home(on wifi) thinking I lost navigation both on my phone and on my fiancee's and now at work(on edge) mine has the option again.
[G1 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
wait.. am i having problems because im attempting to do this on a Mytouch device and all of this is for the G1/Dream?
[G1 Android Development] nickoftime909:
IT WORKS...Thank you for your instructions

My first comment and I feel I should let H@OBouget know that his instructions were perfect and right on the money. As for what the app does wow i'm scared it works this well. Google is the Microsoft on LSD and Skunk w33d....I would pay for this service its that good.
[G1 Android Development] digitallysick:
When I use this method navigation works but facebook crashes, and after that, each time I try to use it, it just force closes
[G1 Android Development] TheExpertNoob:
well i got navigation to work finally, but now my Gmail ALWAYS Force Closes and I cant Sync, after installing this update to get navigation to work.

Is there and update that I can use to undo this method? (an update.zip that has the un-modified build.prop, build.trout.prop and other files that were modified with this update?)
[G1 Android Development] MarcusMaximus04@gmail.com:
You could always just flash CM 4.2.5 again...
[G1 Android Development] TheExpertNoob:
tried that too. no luck. tried wiping data too.
[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
i installed the fb and youtube app seperate becuz i heard it was causing problems also so i jus did the maps first then i unzip the dwnload that has all the apps and place fb and the new version of youtube on my sd an installed fb like any other app and for youtube you have to type in the terminal again and i havnt had anything force close and all my apps wrk and market wrks fine too
[G1 Android Development] ofsinreno:
I used the update.zip method and my gmail works fine. I did notice that my computer no longer detected my phone when I plugged it in to USB , so I rebooted into recovery (amon_ra) and turned mass storage on while USB connected to my computer. An error immediately popped up on my computer saying the USB device malfunctioned so I clicked "safely remove hardware" then disconnected the phone. When I reconnected the phone everything worked fine.
[G1 Android Development] TheExpertNoob:
I have wiped data, reinstalled CyanogenMod, wiped data again. set up my gmail and gmail till Force Closes on start.
[G1 Android Development] ofsinreno:
Try repartitioning your sd card then wiping, then reinstalling cyanogen rom. I think you have something else going on. I was using a hero rom a couple weeks ago and ran into a problem like yours. I found the only way to truly clean everything was to repartition my sd card. Be sure to back everything up.
[G1 Android Development] Robert916:
Thank you, Worked perfectly.
[G1 Android Development] elingreen:
wow, just use the update.zip on the other thread and skip all of this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=583684

so much easier than adb or terminal commands.
[G1 Android Development] chabsie:
i got the maps updated and its working but i dont see any turn by turn directions... its supposed to have that feature, right?
[G1 Android Development] H@OBouget:
You cant just install cyanogen, you have to install the google signed zip first.

Thats where you get the gmail files from.

Also that file will replace the build.prop file, and your map.apk

Notice my directions did not say to add the build.prop file, just the build.trout.prop file.

So...on your sd card put the google signed file and cyanogen 4.2.5

If you don't know what these zips are.....please stop and learn before moving on...you're gonna mess up your phone. (general statement to the masses, not you Noob)

Boot to recovery

wipe,

install googles signed zip

install cyanogen

Go play with your fresh copy of root.

For those who had success...Glad I could give back to the forums that educated me.
[G1 Android Development] bdaboy338:
when trying to install it says "cantnot install on this phone" anyone knows y?
[G1 Android Development] Kuulthag:
is it working for europe ?
[G1 Android Development] ChrisDos:
Installation Script for Terminal Users

I wanted to automate some of this. I'm a Linux user since 1993 so I so very much enjoy having android for a phone. Maybe my script this will help others. I also copy other programs that I want such as MyFaves.apk, etcetera, and you can modify the script to copy the extra apks that you want.

Make a directory called apks on the root of your sd card. Copy Map.apk and any other apps you want to install in /system/app. In the apks directory make a file called copy_apks_to_system.sh (or call anything else that you want)

#### Begin Script ####

echo "Mounting /system read write..."

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3

echo "Cleaning out old Map software from /system for"

echo "installation of Google Navigation"

find /system -iname "*maps.apk*" -exec rm -vf {} \;

echo "Copying MyFaves and new Google Maps to /system/app"

cd /sdcard/apks

cp MyFaves.apk Maps.apk /system/app/

echo "Modifying /system/build.trout.prop for Google Navigation"

sed -i 's/tmobile\/kila\/dream/verizon\/voles\/sholes/g' /system/build.trout.prop

echo "Mounting /system back to read only..."

mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3

#### End Script ####

I think using the find and sed commands is much more efficient then the other instructions that people are posting.

Typical steps to run this:

Open up Better Terminal and run the following commands:

su -

ash

cd /sdcard/apks

bash ./copy_apks_to_system.sh

Now reboot the phone and Nav should work. If not, uninstall and reinstall Google Voice.

I upgraded to Cyanogenmod 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 and then just ran this script and rebooted. Everything appears to be working at this point in time. I also performed this script for the first time on my Wife's phone and it worked perfectly.
[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
I know somebdy that had this problem...are u jus trying to install it as a regular app? Because that's what he was doing..make sure u hav root and typing the steps in the terminal and then u can install it like u wud any other app
[G1 Android Development] dperezjr:
Great!

Great job guys, followed the instructions and worked just fine! btw, i am a newbie and found instuctions to be very helpful.

..thank you all
[G1 Android Development] summerblink:
i've got this working all the way up to where the navigation launches . . . then it shows me the route, but just sits there looking for GPS, never speaks to me . . . anybody else have this problem?
[G1 Android Development] pReTTyUnG1:
Did u sign in ur google voice acct?
[G1 Android Development] H@OBouget:
I'll ask an even more obvious question....Did you turn on your GPS?

Menu>settings>Security & Location>Enable GPS

Can't get gps navigation without the gps. :D

Also you guy have said that you needed to reinstall google voice to make it work....I never had that problem.

hmm Maps.apk 4.0 is floating its head out there....I wounder if we'll get a clean up grade or have issues?

*wanders off to ponder the out come*
[G1 Android Development] omarquez:
Carefull... this just bricked my phone. I gota figure something out now... lucky I have a second G1. I did everything step by step. I was on CM 4.2.5.
[G1 Android Development] mikecyber:
I downloaded and ran both batch files from the first post. I am running CM 4.2.5 and the install went fine. My maps app has changed, but it does not include the navigate option. Any ideas of where to go from here? In Menu -> More -> About, Version: 3.2.0, Platform: android:HTC-dream-T_Mobile G1. Is that what it should be?

Edit: I uninstalled Google Voice, restarted, Reinstalled Google Voice, and Voila! Navigation!
[G1 Android Development] theomajigga:
haven't figured out how this is any "easier" than running an update.zip to get navigation working???

O well...
[G1 Android Development] omarquez:
I had the same problem. Careful though, I tried to reboot once more and my phone was now bricked. I have to figure something out now...
[G1 Android Development] jasond496:
I have a G1 and cyanogenmod 4.2.5 as well. Just followed these instructions to a 'T'. I have navigation now, but Google Voice force closes all over the place. I have tried reinstalling a couple of different times (rebooting in between changes) to no avail.

Has anyone else run into this problem and solved it? Will reflashing 2.4.5 remove the navigation app and make Voice work again? I don't need turn-by-turn as much as I need to be able to send texts and make phone calls.
[G1 Android Development] summerblink:
i have gps turned on, LOL . . . also just tried uninstalling and reinstalling Google Voice to no avail. like i said, it SEES where i am . . . even shows me the route . . . but it's always "Searching for GPS" and never speaks up to tell me which way to go or follows me!
[G1 Android Development] junker02:
The navigation doesn't work well indoors, so you'll need to be outsode or in a vehicle to test out the connection to live navigation. Or try standing near a window to get better GPS reception.
[G1 Android Development] jcott28:
Thanks!

The bat's didnt work, but this method worked great.

Before doing this, I already had Google Voice, Gmail (obviously), and Facebook installed.

After this, they all work with no issues.

thanks!
[G1 Android Development] Mike1ds:
Worked for me :D It wouldn't work with the BAT functions from my pc.
[G1 Android Development] gurnted:
Thanks for the info. Nav has come in quite useful over the past few weeks. Just wanted to give a heads up to folks that haven't heard yet. Google posted that they will be adding Maps w/ Nav to market for 1.6 today. :D Should save us all a little hassle.
[G1 Android Development] spazoid:
Is there a way to do this in more dummy terms for the mt3g
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pyrorob:
Ok, Everybody heres a finished (to my comfort) dialer that as far as i can see works properly.

I'll say its working at 99.999 percent and as with all the other canvases, landscape is not perfect.

its primarily for manila 2.5 but can work with 2.1, its 2G so no video calling but does have conference and works preaty smooth.

just quit cprog (and phcanvga.exe if you have it), install and then soft reset.

Cab pyrorob_gullum_Phone_Canvas_Enhancement_2G_4_2_V2.cab

Package: pyrorob_gullum_Phone_Canvas_Enhancement_2G_4_2_V2.rar

for those with the energy rom, heres a theme to match: pyrorob PhoneCanvas 4.2 EnergyRom Theme.cab install after the main install, soft reset.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pyrorob:
So, i do want to thank everyone here and those who donate there time with this. I really appreciate this and am thankful for everyones help.

short statement:

we are a community of people helping each other to better our devices and only a tiny fraction of all the users contribute.

its great when it happens and no one should expect accolades or payment for there creativity.

(dont get me started on people who will only release things on this site until they get paid, i think it stifles the advancement of the community as a whole).

Now, i do want to specifically thank amarullz, whose phcanvga.exe im using, which without it, would have seriously hampered this and gullum who has been absolutely helpful and all the testers.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pyrorob:
Phone Canvases in testing:

pyrorob Phone_Canvas_Enhancement_2G_3_0_1916_3532_2_ERom_Theme.cab

manila 2.1 compatible,no curtain, energyrom theme and confrence calling

pyrorob PhoneCanvas_4_3_35776_01.cab

manila 2.1 compatible,no curtain, confrence calling,AT&T video share and AT&T ptt (push to talk).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scarecrow420:
Hi Pyrorob, Im sure many people here are like me and read your posts, use your fixes, but dont know how to mod dialers and whatnot, so cant really offer help or suggestions with the things you are asking. It doesnt mean your efforst aren't appreciated though!

Regarding your dialer, it would be helpful if you posted a screenshot so we know what we're getting. And also some confirmations that we can uninstall the cab and it will restore our previous dialer without any issues etc. It probably also pays to mention not to use SKTools as you said in the EnergyROM thread it can totally delete the phone canvas and you wont be able to get back the one prior to install

Out of interest just how DO you do something like this anyway? Im a computer programmer but dont know anything about working on the phones. Like what language is the dialer written in? Do you have access to the code and can make changes that way, or are you just trying to resize images and hex edit things inside resource files or exe/dlls etc (eg x and y offsets)?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Cyfun:
Thanks pyrorob, I'll give it a whirl, and I'll be sure and post if I have any thoughts. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Cyfun:
Okay, so I can't get it to install. Says "Installation was unsuccessful. The program or settign cannot be installed because it does not have sufficient system permissions." I used dotfred's taskmanager to kill cprog, and put the phone into airplane mode. Any ideas?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] owilsky:
Also kill phcanvga.exe.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pyrorob:
yes, i understand that, the only thing is, i didn't just open a thread and waited, i sent out a bunch of pm's to different people that i know knew the specifics of what to do and how to do it right and no one even had the decency to even reply. its like people think of this as some sort of competition..

yeah if you just follow the same steps to uninstall as you did to install then youll be fine. basically the dll's for the canvas have a bunch of positioning resources and thru lots of trial and error i managed to get things to where they are now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] owilsky:
I checked out your canvas on my Touch Pro.

The only think I noticed (except of the back button on the top right corner you mentioned) is that the left soft button "All People" does not work for me.

When I press it it changes from "All People" to "Contacts" and Manila crashes in the Background.

Any hints?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deeznuts:
I have the same sig as above and dialer is working great! Only few bugs i see are what was mentioned already, especially with the all people left sofkey. Another is when you place a call the top taskbar is gone, small rezizing issue exactly the same as with rhodium dialer. If u hit keypad the taskbar comes back then tap call status to go back and the taskbar stays. Maybe get it to stay from the get go when you first make a call? All the features seem to work and landscape seems smoother then rhodium with it. Sorry cant help you with the technical side but always a happy beta tester. Just work out the few kinks, give it a makeover, good to go!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deeznuts:
I have the same sig as above and dialer is working great! Only few bugs i see are what was mentioned already, especially with the all people left sofkey. Another is when you place a call the top taskbar is gone, small rezizing issue exactly the same as with rhodium dialer. If u hit keypad the taskbar comes back then tap call status to go back and the taskbar stays. Maybe get it to stay from the get go when you first make a call? All the features seem to work and landscape seems smoother then rhodium with it. Sorry cant help you with the technical side but always a happy beta tester. Just work out the few kinks, give it a makeover, good to go!!!

P.S.

One more thing. If you're in landscape already say writint a text message, then press the call button to bring up the dialer, the screen goes into portrait mode with the dialer while it should be in landscape. Then you have to close the hardware keyboard, reopen, now dialer is in landscape.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deeznuts:
Bluetooth Volume???

Can anyone test this dialer with their bluetooth device? I dont have one handy right now. Just to make a call, try to adjust the volume up/down using the 2 hardkeys on the side of the phone to see if it works? I know on the rhodium dialer it doesnt change the actual volume on the headset, just shows on the volume volume is changing but does nothing. Hope its not the case with this dialer or can be fixed if it is? Thanks