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google releases gmaps native uiq3 client |
simonf7
Joined: May 17, 2005
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I had my location work on my w960 last night whilst at home. Even though connected via wi-fi, Google Maps brought up the 3G connection and used that.
My Location didn't work at work though, where there is no 3G coverage?
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eske
Joined: Jun 07, 2007
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This is brilliant!!
I've been away the last week so i was totally unaware that the new version had been released. (thread name updated now)
I'm with O2 in Ireland - and the my location feature works really well.
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chadi_1984
Joined: Feb 20, 2007
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Simply waw ! thats amazing ! |
tesssst
Joined: Oct 26, 2007
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So my location isnt working with simple GSM and Wi FI on UIQ3 P1i?
correct?
I get 'your current location is TEMPORARY unavailable' on WIFI
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scotland67
Joined: Nov 08, 2006
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Per earlier in this thread...
I'm on O2-UK network (maybe difference on other networks?)...
My Location appears to only work when no 3G signal (so normal GSM/GPRS signal only). Hopefully, Google will fix this? Guess, since O2's "top" product is iPhone with Google Maps, and iPhone is non-3G then maybe O2 haven't "allowed" 3G-based My Location yet? Just a thought?
Also, if you look at the bottom of the Help;About screen you should see a "myl:...." string of id's. It's this that Google use to derive your approximate location (I believe). So, if you are on WIFI, then it will simply pass the "myl:..." string per the current GSM/GPRS signal... thus it "appears" to work via WIFI (when actually it's still using the mobile network signal location, only the traffic is now being passed via WIFI/internet rather than mobile web).
That's my thoughts to date! |
djrumbu
Joined: Jan 31, 2007
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i just installed google maps on my p1i, it works verry well, its much better that tha java one, but You location is temporary unavailalbe, beacause i live in romania, brasov city and that's not in gmaps database YET. i hope. |
gutzanu
Joined: Feb 29, 2008
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From: Romania
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It's funny because in some locations of Bucharest (Romania) sometimes the 'my location' works and sometimes doesn't. |
pt020
Joined: Aug 14, 2006
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From: Amsterdam NL
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Here in Amsterdam it works very well,much better and faster than the old version .... also the touch screen works well with it.
thank you! |
tesssst
Joined: Oct 26, 2007
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On 2008-03-04 16:50:28, scotland67 wrote:
Per earlier in this thread...
I'm on O2-UK network (maybe difference on other networks?)...
My Location appears to only work when no 3G signal (so normal GSM/GPRS signal only). Hopefully, Google will fix this? Guess, since O2's "top" product is iPhone with Google Maps, and iPhone is non-3G then maybe O2 haven't "allowed" 3G-based My Location yet? Just a thought?
Also, if you look at the bottom of the Help;About screen you should see a "myl:...." string of id's. It's this that Google use to derive your approximate location (I believe). So, if you are on WIFI, then it will simply pass the "myl:..." string per the current GSM/GPRS signal... thus it "appears" to work via WIFI (when actually it's still using the mobile network signal location, only the traffic is now being passed via WIFI/internet rather than mobile web).
That's my thoughts to date!
Have you actually tried this?
Because I have and it doesn't work - both on 3g and GSM - "temporary unavailable"
I get the ID alright in the about
So anyone that actually TRIED it and knows how it works - pls do enlighten us
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ken2mj
Joined: Sep 24, 2007
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perhaps it doesnt work on 3g because it needs 3 masts to triangulate your location, if you live in an area with only 1 or 2 3g masts, my location would not work.
maybe |
scotland67
Joined: Nov 08, 2006
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On 2008-03-05 10:55:48, tesssst wrote:
Have you actually tried this?
Because I have and it doesn't work - both on 3g and GSM - "temporary unavailable"
I get the ID alright in the about
So anyone that actually TRIED it and knows how it works - pls do enlighten us
thank you
YES...
Last Friday when I was initially having probs getting My Location to work - I was in office/same location all day with good 3G signal - My Location did NOT work.
On way home, 3G signal drops in/out constantly (travelling on train), and the My Location was working tracking my position all way home (from the non-3G signals I guess).
At home, I then disabled 3G via settings, and consistently the My Location worked. Switch 3G back on via settings - My Location did NOT work.
However, haven't confirmed the WIFI part. |
Kashee
Joined: Feb 08, 2008
Posts: 4
From: Reading (UK)
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Brilliant! Love it. Worked like a treat on my W960i. Would be nice if you could sign in with your Google ID and access your saved favourite maps. |
MnM
Joined: May 31, 2002
Posts: 185
From: Ammersmiff
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Can't seem to get My Location working except on WLAN - as this is at home I already knowwhere I am anyway.
Also it does not have Favorites as on the Vodafone Java edition - this was quite useful.
Incidentally why the suggestion that My Location is triangulating off base stations? I think it is just showing location of the base station with strongest signal. Thoughts anyone.
Incidentally I'm on Vodafone UK |
doministry
Joined: Apr 13, 2007
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From: PL
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Guys My Location has NOTHING to do with 3G.
In my city, where full 3G signal is everywhere,
where I live this feature in unavailable,
but in different parts of the city it works perfectly. |
mobman
Joined: Sep 23, 2003
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From: Manchester UK
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it just seems to me that some of the 3g masts that o2 use are not in googles database - i'm sure this can be fixed. the program does not triangulate - it seems to place the dot where the mast is located.
when i'm at home (with 3g off) the my location feature always works and it shifts between 2 masts around 1500m apart. Its a shame it doesn't use info from both masts because if it did it would be far more accurate. |
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