The new version of Google Maps is here. Supporting 3D views of buildings in large cities, map rotating and compass rotating. Also supports map tilting, but seems to not work on the SGS. New maps also supports caching which should be a welcome change for travellers and people with pay for data plans.
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Google Maps 5.0 is here
- Thread starter krillo
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westerndevon
Lurker
Can you download the maps to your phone for selected areas as to avoid roaming charges when on the move?
rynlpin
Well-Known Member
Since the new update, I've discovered that Google Maps always runs in the background without the option of quitting. I understand Android is designed to allow for applications to remain idle without the need to end/kill the process but personally, I like as much available RAM freed up as possible especially when web browsing.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
NZtechfreak
Android Expert
Mine doesn't show as running in the background.
...and there are already threads in the apps section about this update.
...and there are already threads in the apps section about this update.
goyal.sanchit
Android Enthusiast
It worked well on my phone. Dragged the 2 fingers down at the same time and the map tilted.
Yes browsing map tiles and caching them for offline use is supported!!
I must be crazy ...
Settings>Applications>Running Services
Check there.
Also don't forget to use the Task Manager to clear your RAM.
goyal.sanchit
Android Enthusiast
Put your 2 fingers on the screen and drag both of them below to tilt the map and then again up to tilt back.
It seemed to work for me without the special compass mode and I guess it should work everywhere in the world.
It seemed to work for me without the special compass mode and I guess it should work everywhere in the world.
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Deleted User
Guest
hey guys,
How did you upgrade google maps ? I see no menu for this :S
How did you upgrade google maps ? I see no menu for this :S
I know, I have even seen it done on a Youtube movie but it doesn't work. My only theory is that during installation the app did not detect my phone version properly and disabled the function. Tried reinstalling to no avail.
Search for Google Maps in the market
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Deleted User
Guest
I did this. Nothing appears :S just other map programs :S I also searched only for google and "google maps 5.0" but nothing :S
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Deleted User
Guest
the requested item can not be found 
(( I cant get the new maps
Im from Bulgaria btw
(( I cant get the new maps Im from Bulgaria btw
If you scan this code, what happens?
sorry for being noob. How exactly do I 'scan this code'? use camera app?
Aravindan
Member
Download the "Barcode Scanner" app from the market and use that to scan the above code. It should work!