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TTS.XML changes will be overwritten at update
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john_percy
June 2020
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Stop sign continue straight on with the TTS
I think we've seen a similar question before and the answer was that at a junction with a more major road (according to OSM hierarchy) there is an announcement. Junctions with more minor roads or roads of the same status are not announced if th…
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john_percy
March 2020
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Getting around with a .GPX
Do backup the file as it will be overwritten each time the app updates.
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john_percy
February 2020
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meaning of symbols (POI)
Follow what Lubos says, then tap on each category in turn. That expands to show each icon and meaning.
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john_percy
February 2020
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MFN incorrectly treats OSM tag oneway=alternating as oneway=yes
Oneway = alternating is what is sometimes called a convoy system. A bunch of vehicles are allowed one way, then another bunch the other way. This might apply over a narrow bridge, or through roadworks. For routing purposes, ignore it being oneway as…
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john_percy
November 2019
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Severe error with “small local road” enabled
@tomas What exactly do you press and on which screen? I've not managed to find it.
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john_percy
August 2019
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Routing through barriers (vehicle)
I now recall that that same problem occurred in England also.
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john_percy
July 2019
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Routing through barriers (vehicle)
The OSM meaning is no access except for bikes or on foot. Access=no ought to be respected by Navigator.
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john_percy
July 2019
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?BADXML?
Thanks
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john_percy
July 2019
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Data Storage Path Looks Incorrect
I have found that sometimes with some phones and with some apps the internal storage appears as an SD card. I'd trust the memory size report myself but I'm no expert.
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john_percy
May 2019
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Problem with forum mobile view
Still won't work for me on mobile.
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john_percy
March 2019
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New maps frequently find routes that are impossible to follow.
I think that the calculated route is supposed to complete the last leg on an otherwise forbidden road, track or path. It should not pass via a forbidden leg on the way.
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john_percy
February 2019
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TTS voice
One further point: both tts.xml and navigation.xml are overwritten by updates to Navigator. If you edit either of them, keep a copy to upload again after the first run of the updated app.
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john_percy
December 2018
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relocation of map factor navigator maps to ext sd card failed. no more space in phone
In Navigator / Settings / Map Manager / Data Source you can choose which maps you use. TomTom or free OSM, or whether to be given a choice at start up.
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john_percy
December 2018
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TTS voice
Does Google text to speech appear as an option in Navigator / Settings / Localisation / Navigation Voice? If not, download it from Google Play Store. To use Google Text-to-speech on your Android device, go to the main phone Settings > Language &a…
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john_percy
December 2018
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TTS voice
The file tts.xml is multilingual. There are different sections for different languages. So you need a Google Portuguese voice and also you need to add a Portuguese section to tts.xml.
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john_percy
December 2018
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GPS simulation with lost GPS Signal
When I go through a tunnel, GPS is lost but (eg) Google then displays in grey scale rather than colour and shows a prediction of my position until GPS signal is regained.
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john_percy
November 2018
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setup utility 18.1.0
That's German in Arabic
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john_percy
November 2018
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setup utility 18.1.0
ألماني
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john_percy
November 2018
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"Go staight ahead"? Not really!
Maybe a different phrase would be better. How about "carry on" instead of "go straight ahead"?
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john_percy
October 2018
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Test of Android version 4.0.x
Taschenrechner = pocket calculator
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john_percy
October 2018
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Test of Android version 4.0.x
The difference in size of poi icons between 2d and 3d view is an issue for me as well.
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john_percy
July 2018
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Search has multiple texts overlaid
The response form on this forum does not upload images, it just links to images that are already uploaded to the web. You are attempting to display an image that is local to your computer (link is file://.. rather than http://), so first upload it t…
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john_percy
June 2018
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Exit ads from Steamboat Gadgets are scams
@tomas: I strongly suggest you make representations to Google in that case. That sort of advertising devalues your brand and Google's.
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john_percy
May 2018
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Test of Android version 4.0.x
I thought the height and weight limit data in free maps is simply not good enough to rely on for that purpose.
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john_percy
May 2018
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Test of Android version 4.0.x
Another post says that doesn't work on a clean install but does on an upgrade from 4.0.27.
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john_percy
April 2018
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Dark background for day mode
Some apps allow users to choose between a light interface and a dark one
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john_percy
January 2018
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Dark background for day mode
Settings: map customisation: map colours: night mode: always night mode That will give black background always but won't change map theme when dark.
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john_percy
January 2018
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Speed Cameras on Navigator
That is, speed camera *alerts* are not allowed...
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john_percy
December 2017
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Test of Android version 3.1.x
Simulate route no longer works. Edit: It does now. Version 3.1.91
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john_percy
December 2017
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