jono300

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Just bought a new HTC wildfire - totall newbie to andoid etc having only ever jailboken the Iphone / ipad etc !!! just wonder can I install Applanet on this phone and use apps from there or do I have to hack the phone first and if so is the Wildfire able to be done ?? easy guide to follow if so ??

best sat nav app ???

any links / guides etc would be great !!

Ant

Just download the applanet apk file no need to root

jono300

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Okay great thanks for that, what advantage does this rooting actually give then ??? is there a recommended official source for d/load off this applanet app ?? any settings to change on the actual phone required ??

lastly !! anyone re. the sat nav programme recoomendation that will not cost to actually run ie does not reply on internet ??

Ant

For satnav , co pilot.

As for rooting you can do things like set CPU speed and all that crap

jono300

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Great stuff, again appreciatte that.

GazTheHat

If you don't know how rooting will benefit you, you don't need it

Google maps for sat nav. Co Pilot costs.

Saint AAI

For rooting info and custom Rom's etc go here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=678

jono300

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Cheers guys, applanet installed and working fine !!

couple off things any recommendations on a decent alternative keypad app ?? does anyone else here use this co pilot sat nav software just been reading a few user reports on the net and most admit a lot are saying its not that good ?? is there a uk only version ?? looked in the usual places but so far no joy ??? anyone who can help please do PM me !!!

Ant

When my missus did use copilot the app downloaded any map you wanted

Ant

When my missus had copilot it let you download any map you wanted

GazTheHat

The best keyboard i've found over the last year has been SlideIT. It takes a little getting used to, but is actually pretty accurate. Far better than Swype.

If you want a traditional pressing style keyboard, then SwiftKey is by far the best. It is scary it's predictions, the SMS almost write themselves.

I find it hard to slide words whilst walking, so will toggle between the two keyboards depending on mood / situation.

Had a play with Co Pilot. Not worth the money. Google maps does just as good a job, with compass mode, layers and street view, it does everything i need in a sat nav. Plus it's Freeeeee.

kingofturds

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Co pilot seems fairly resource hungry when running I have heard some htc users have had issues with their phones overheating and restarting when using it in the car.

jono300

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Okay thanks again appreciatte the info guys , all noted re the keybaords will try them both out and see what suits best, regards the sat nav managed to " find " a copy will install and see how I get on, the only thing with google street view is obviously it relies on internet data which costs as opposed to the co pilot which is all installed, again will try it out thou and see what works out best. thanks again

GazTheHat

Do the route with google maps at home/work over wi-fi, then providing you don't stray too far off the beaten track, it wont use any/much additional data. It's not something i have to worry about with a FUP of 3GB.

The only problem with CoPilot that it needs an activation code, so whilst the "found" copy will install, it wont work properly.

jono300

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Okay thanks for the additional info, re the activation code - what activation code ??!! have one here anyway !!