Off line free satnav. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I'm off to Portugal on the weekend (lucky me!) and I need to navigate about 150 klicks from the airport.
I don't really want to spend hundreds of pounds on mobile roaming data so wondered if there was a way to download the entire route in Google Maps or Navigation before I leave?
If not anyone know of a free, or at least very cheap, alternative that will allow me to do this?
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1). Rule 1: Search before posting.
2). Nothing to do with the Samsung Galaxy S II.
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=android+offline+gps+free+portugal

Apologies I posted here as sgs2 user sorry if wrong.
I was more after recommendations from people in the know as I already knew from Google there is a frankly bewildering array of options.
I have no idea what is the best course and usually find XDA a great place to ask, thinking other sgs2 users may have dealt with something similar in the past.
Many apologies that this is not OK. Will remember for next time.
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rferrett said:
I have no idea what is the best course and usually find XDA a great place to ask
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I'm not saying XDA isn't a place to ask (if you've already searched and couldn't find anything, which I find hard to believe). But there's loads of forums on XDA and your question is not specific to the Galaxy S II. For example, there is a general Android Q&A forum, amongst others.

Navfree on market you'll need to d/l the map.
Good free offline satnav...
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[Q] Froyo 2.2 slide lock screen for Galaxy SII !! Plz Help

I have brand new Galaxy S II and I dont like the stock screens they provided and I have also searched many slide screen apps such as Go Locker, Widget Locker from which Iam not really satisfied, all I want the same old simple slide lock screen which comes in Froyo and thats the 1st reason I liked Android. Here is the screen shot:
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Please some one help me to get it on my Galaxy SII Im really tired of searching it......
Install JKAY mod from theme and apps section and from next time post is correct section(Q/A)
Thanks but is there any other way without rooting my phone????
Wrong post.
Delete.
You are supposed to help!
Widget Locker from the market . I have that screen on WL
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetlocker-lockscreen/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker
jje
loverdude said:
You are supposed to help!
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Actually, XDA is not a support forum. If someone offers to help, it's because they want to; not because they have to.
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Thanks mate
oh ok.. then you can delete this post... but that indian guy sound very rude
loverdude said:
oh ok.. then you can delete this post... but that indian guy sound very rude
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You don't have to delete your post. You can ask for help, but will have better results if you don't demand it. Just some friendly advice.
The other person wasn't being rude, he was just telling you the correct section to post your question.
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Here, watch this video. It will help you understand how XDA works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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ohh ok thanks for your advice friend but you know I searched a lot about this thats why i didnt knew who to ask and I am new here
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ohh ok thanks for your advice friend but you know I searched a lot about this thats why i didnt knew who to ask and I am new here
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I understand. If a search on XDA provides no results, use Google. XDA's search engine is good, if you know how to use it. I've been using google since 2000 and almost always found what I was looking for. The key to using a search engine, is in the way you ask your questions. When you perform a search, search engines look for results matching the words in your search term. The more information you provide in your question, the more accurate the results willl be. For example:
I noticed in your OP [original post), that the information you provided was too vague. "I have a Galaxy S II"...There are several variants of this phone, so be specific. Include as much detailed information as possible in your question or search query. For example; if you're searching for a froyo style lockscreen, try this:
"froyo style lockscreen app, mod, addon, apk for the Galaxy S II i777 (or which ever variant of the SGS II you have). Google will now search indexes with those specific words. This will greatly improve your chances of finding what you are looking for.
Although XDA is not a support forum, there are a lot of people willing to help you, IF...
1. You are polite.
2. If you've demonstrated that you have tried to help yourself BEFORE asking your question, by including what steps you took to find a resolution. People are more willing to help you, if they know you have first tried helping yourself.
3. You don't come across with an attitude of entitlement.
4. That your question is well thought out; including accurate detailed information.
5. Use the thanks button for those who have helped, even if their answer wasn't the one you were looking for. Afterall, they were kind enough to help the first place.
The thanks button is there as a way to show your appreciation. If soneone took the time to help you; thank them for it.
Watch this video on "how search engines work"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNHR6IQJGZs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Hope this helps.
Alright, wow you are very generous person thank you so much for giving me a lot of information may god bless you. and yeah I got everything you said
loverdude said:
Alright, wow you are very generous person thank you so much for giving me a lot of information may god bless you. and yeah I got everything you said
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You're welcome friend. If you ever need help, just ask. Nobody should ever be treated with disrespect for asking questions or making mistakes. Just take time to read and research before asking for help. And if anybody flames you, or insults you, report that person, because that is against the rules.
Best of wishes.
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Sell trade

I want to trade my US Titan for a UK Version or a UK Android. Is there a forum for this purpose? I can't find it. Thanks.
Post the details in the want to sell forum on the main xda forum page, you will need to scroll down and it will involve using your mouse and possibly use of your eyes ;-p
Yes xda marketplace - google it.
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Hi to both of you and thanks for the reply.
Seriously I was going crazy about this, especially after I saw your replies cause I still could not find it. I just learned there was a reason I could not find it. Apparently I have no access to that forum because I am too new here. Therefore it doesn't matter how much I used my eyes or scrolling with the mouse
I guess I will have to wait.
You might want to pm Dmac1984 to possibly make a trade on his unlocked UK titan phone. Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699600
Will do, thank you!

SGSII or... ?

I will be able to get a SGSII over the next week for £170. Yeah it's second hand but it works perfectly fine.
Firstly, is this a good price for the phone? It seems like it to me.
Secondly, I'll have about £250 to spend in total, so is this phone really the best choice or are there better phones out there for that budget?
Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance
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There are (probably) hundreds (many dozens at least) of these threads on here already. You can get the info you need from those. We don't really need another one of these threads. The info re: whether it's a good price is probably best answered by a marketplace like eBay (or elsewhere; perhaps even XDA's own marketplace).
I appreciate that fact, but search on the xda app is no good and desktop version lags too much and regarding the price, yeah I could've looked on eBay, but considering I was asking a question in this forum that I may aswell ask that here aswell.
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I've seen ones with broken screens going for around £160 total,and working ones going for £240 on eBay.
Just make sure the phone works and the seller isn't a crook.
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theunderling said:
I've seen ones with broken screens going for around £160 total,and working ones going for £240 on eBay.
Just make sure the phone works and the seller isn't a crook.
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Nar it's all good cause it's off my bro so I know it works fine
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Go for it then.What are you waiting for!!!!!But from my experience bros dont give you cheap stuff unless there is something...well..hidden XD
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bartoloandre98 said:
Go for it then.What are you waiting for!!!!!But from my experience bros dont give you cheap stuff unless there is something...well..hidden XD
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Haha not in this case xD Was just really wondering if there are better phones around in that price range. Mainly because I wanna move away from Sony to be honest
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Thread closed
We don't need another 'should I buy' thread.

[Q] Noob: S Note Functionality

I am a complete newbee fresh off the apple bandwagon (and hopefully never looking back). I'm using this tablet primarily for note-taking in class and have a few questions regarding S-note and would be grateful for any guidance (sorry if these were asked elsewhere, I looked and didn't see anything).
Is there a way to select and move a portion of a note to a different part of the page?
Is S Note the only note taking app that will work with the S pen or is there any others that may be better?
I notice the button on the pen doesn't seem to do anything in the app, is this true? Can you set it to, for example, work as an eraser (or selector) when pressed?
Any additional advice on taking notes with this tablet? It seems to have an underwhelming level of functionality with how much the S-pen is touted. But then again I'm hoping it's just my naïveté.
Thanks in advance!
You're in the wrong forum sir. The one you should be in is the samsung galaxy note 10.1 forum.
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caaznkid said:
You're in the wrong forum sir. The one you should be in is the samsung galaxy note 10.1 forum.
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What a dork! Thanks for that! I'll try to figure out how to delete this one and post there. Thanks again.

Xonomail

I'd like to try the new xonomail app but it's unavailable in the UK. Has anyone tried it?
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Anyone ... +1
Google: xonomail
Not that hard guys!
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FAdrums said:
Google: xonomail
Not that hard guys!
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I ve tried and can't find... Plz share a link
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mattg1234567 said:
I ve tried and can't find... Plz share a link
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Warez are allowed in xda. Dude Google xonomail apk. I did that and got plenty links
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Please read before reply. No one is asking for a warez. It is a free app. No available in all countries. If you want to help give the information. Otherwise don't post unnecessarily
Post one working link I ll be happy.... There was one link on Google that appears to be down.
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fuzzvirus said:
Please read before reply. No one is asking for a warez. It is a free app. No available in all countries. If you want to help give the information. Otherwise don't post unnecessarily
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It's because of people like you that xda is getting worst everyday with your pseudo-righteousness. It's a thread I post if I want to even if it's to say to people to use google.
Want another solution? Hide IP -> chose US -> Download Xonomail. You're welcome!
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Yeah. Great. People don't know what they are talking about, but they have to have an opinion. Download and attach the apk with your methid. Ot shut the f**k up. I have seen xda more than you did. Again either help or dont bothet reply
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fuzzvirus said:
Yeah. Great. People don't know what they are talking about, but they have to have an opinion. Download and attach the apk with your methid. Ot shut the f**k up. I have seen xda more than you did. Again either help or dont bothet reply
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Ahh so it means that you want people to do it for you! Don't like to work? Tough. Yeah you have seen more than me on xda because you're a member since 2007? Yes you have helped alot of people it reflects in your thanks over 6 years!
Not going to comment anymore after this because you're simply not worth it. Just a peace of advice relax and watch your language!
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FAdrums said:
Ahh so it means that you want people to do it for you! Don't like to work? Tough. Yeah you have seen more than me on xda because you're a member since 2007? Yes you have helped alot of people it reflects in your thanks over 6 years!
Not going to comment anymore after this because you're simply not worth it. Just a peace of advice relax and watch your language!
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XDA is a place to help people . not comment on how they could do things differently . and if you even looked or tried to look for these people who need the APK, there is none on Google . yeah, there are links that say Xonomail Beta . but if you go to them, it makes you go to the Play Store to download them . so in the future, i suggest checking before you say things . and don't be a jerk to people who don't deserve it . all they asked for was a simple APK file so that they can try the application since it cannot be used outside of the U.S. remember that XDA is a community and we are supposed to help one another . not fight with people unnecessarily .
here is the APK file . hope you enjoy it .
Asphyxiation said:
XDA is a place to help people . not comment on how they could do things differently . and if you even looked or tried to look for these people who need the APK, there is none on Google . yeah, there are links that say Xonomail Beta . but if you go to them, it makes you go to the Play Store to download them . so in the future, i suggest checking before you say things . and don't be a jerk to people who don't deserve it . all they asked for was a simple APK file so that they can try the application since it cannot be used outside of the U.S. remember that XDA is a community and we are supposed to help one another . not fight with people unnecessarily .
here is the APK file . hope you enjoy it .
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Ok mea culpa. I did look for it in google and had hundreds of results and I assumed it laziness. Didn't check if the links re-directed to the Playstore or not. I apologise to whoever I seemed like a douche. Thanks for share.
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I looked for XonoMail yesterday for almost 2 hours before I gave up and tricked Google Play with a new account "from USA" in order to get it. The apk was unoptainble.
Bringing warez into discussion when the app is free is pure BS.
Apologies gladly accepted.
My turn now. I am sorry I didn't check this post since I was able to install the app, I could of help. My bad.
Asphyxiation said:
XDA is a place to help people . not comment on how they could do things differently . and if you even looked or tried to look for these people who need the APK, there is none on Google . yeah, there are links that say Xonomail Beta . but if you go to them, it makes you go to the Play Store to download them . so in the future, i suggest checking before you say things . and don't be a jerk to people who don't deserve it . all they asked for was a simple APK file so that they can try the application since it cannot be used outside of the U.S. remember that XDA is a community and we are supposed to help one another . not fight with people unnecessarily .
here is the APK file . hope you enjoy it .
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Thanks so much
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My Two Cents Worth ...
Asphyxiation said:
XDA is a place to help people . not comment on how they could do things differently . and if you even looked or tried to look for these people who need the APK, there is none on Google . yeah, there are links that say Xonomail Beta . but if you go to them, it makes you go to the Play Store to download them . so in the future, i suggest checking before you say things . and don't be a jerk to people who don't deserve it . all they asked for was a simple APK file so that they can try the application since it cannot be used outside of the U.S. remember that XDA is a community and we are supposed to help one another . not fight with people unnecessarily .
here is the APK file . hope you enjoy it .
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Personally, I love reading threads on XDA. It contains a lot of information which helps non programmers (aka Noobs) like me. My understanding of XDA was that it is a place to help fellow Androiders and not a place to argue, be rude, be un-helpful or downright dis-respectful. That is the main reason why I joined and have learnt a lot about Android, modding and rooting. But, I do get put off when people argue on threads, are un-helpful or treat other users with dis-respect. And on this thread, there is one user who is guilty of dis-respect (yep. you know who you are). And on that issue, I echo the thoughts of others. If you can't help others gain a better Android experience, then kindly keep your opinions to yourself. Overall, I find 95% of XDA Users extremely helpful and I thank them sincerely.
@Asphyxiation, I live in Australia and can't get this APK either. So thank you very much for sharing. Mighty kind of you.
Cheers
Thanks to this thread, I've just downloaded it. Doesn't do Exchange, which means I still can't abandon the stock mail app. Also doesn't handle Gmail corporate accounts - no biggie for me. I like the concept of it, so I'll give it a try. Google does not seem willing to make Gmail app any less irritating (who on earth reads their email backwards?!) so I'm always on the lookout for a good email app that isn't stupidly overpriced.
You can't get it in the UK yet because it's US only, unfortunately. I suppose that wouldn't stop anyone from using a proxy though if they're really desperate.
OzBoy08 said:
Personally, I love reading threads on XDA. It contains a lot of information which helps non programmers (aka Noobs) like me. My understanding of XDA was that it is a place to help fellow Androiders and not a place to argue, be rude, be un-helpful or downright dis-respectful. That is the main reason why I joined and have learnt a lot about Android, modding and rooting. But, I do get put off when people argue on threads, are un-helpful or treat other users with dis-respect. And on this thread, there is one user who is guilty of dis-respect (yep. you know who you are). And on that issue, I echo the thoughts of others. If you can't help others gain a better Android experience, then kindly keep your opinions to yourself. Overall, I find 95% of XDA Users extremely helpful and I thank them sincerely.
@Asphyxiation, I live in Australia and can't get this APK either. So thank you very much for sharing. Mighty kind of you.
Cheers
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Dude if that was pointed at me I've already apologised so why do you insist? Yes I assumed people were being lazy, yes I did not check the Google links and yes I was somewhat of a douche but what else do you want beside my apologies? Nails and a cross perhaps? I also joined xda last year as a noob and in less than a year I had mods out and I always have been helpful but I also have the right and fault to make mistakes even though I admit them right away.
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FAdrums said:
Dude if that was pointed at me I've already apologised so why do you insist? Yes I assumed people were being lazy, yes I did not check the Google links and yes I was somewhat of a douche but what else do you want beside my apologies? Nails and a cross perhaps? I also joined xda last year as a noob and in less than a year I had mods out and I always have been helpful but I also have the right and fault to make mistakes even though I admit them right away.
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things happen and i think you know what went wrong and how to change it next time . so don't worry . you are forgiven . people are not taking stabs at you nor are they insisting that you did not apologize . they are just voicing their opinions . so don't worry about it . considering you apologized, i am sure you are forgiven . i know you are fine with me .
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