Google Maps Iphone
Agathe Thies
I also find that when I overwrite a layer that is already in Field Maps, iphone user then don't have the ability to edit this layer (android users can though). My work around has been to add the layer again and reconfigure the forms, which is some what time consuming.
I have the same issue. I have been using Field Maps for a couple of years now. The last few days I noticed that one of my layers will not load on my ios device. It loads without problems on android. The feature works fine on map viewer and on the application (web app builder). I have tried and republished the layer several times. When I republish the layer it loads in Field Maps, but as soon as I make a change in the web map or if I click on "update" in Field Maps it fails to draw.
We are having very similar symptoms to what you described only it's a third party asset management app. The android app pulls the maps/layers in just fine, but the iOS app does not. Basemaps from ESRI also work fine. Go figure. Did you ever find the culprit?
The problem is that when I click on these links using my iPhone - or any address link that shows up in an email, the result is that either the native Apple Maps app opens or the Google Maps in the browser. I want for the native Google Maps app to open every time, and ideally for every user (whose iPhone I have no control of).
But the reality is that the trick above will not open the Google Maps app. It will open the web version of Google Maps inside the Chrome app. Then an icon shows up at the bottom asking if you want to open the native app instead. This is better than nothing, but far from ideal. I appreciate any help. Thank you. BTW, I'd like to do this without jailbreaking the iPhone - I'm looking for a solution that will work with other people's iPhones.
However, after deleting the Google Maps app for iOS, the link fails to open anything because that schema is no longer available and doesn't fallback to a generic maps link... almost seems like you would need to provide two links for Google Maps for iPhone and another generic Apple Map link...
This is the part of Ireland that we completely missed on our first trip in 2004. On that trip we landed in Shannon and had 8 days with a rental car, a B&B booklet, and no guidance. This was before GPS, so we had no idea what we were doing or even what direction we were heading, especially during the first few days in the West. (Basically we just drove clockwise, hitting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway, Connemara, Westport, Sligo, Donegal, Ulster Folk Park, Portrush, Giants Causeway, Newgrange, Slane, Dublin, Powerscourt, Waterford, Blarney, then back to Limerick/Shannon.).
This time we want to see the quadrant of Ireland that we missed before, especially the Dingle and Kerry peninsulas, in a more relaxed manner. I'd like to use the familiar Maps or Google Maps app on my iPhone ... IF that works in Ireland. Has anyone used it there? Is cellular service available to access it in these area? And what cellular services work around there? My AT&T plan offers me Irish service via Vodaphone. And on previous trips to England I installed sim cards from 3Com.
I just returned from a trip that had me driving in Italy and Austria. On previous trips I used a Garmin GPS. This time I used my iPhone and Google Maps. It worked like a charm for driving. When using it in pedestrian mode I found it wasn't always as good. It's entirely possible it was operator error. Definitely use GPS rather than relying on following tour buses.
I haven't driven a stick shift in 10 years but thought that would be just fine ... until I realized that in Ireland you are sitting on the right of the car, thus shifting with an inexperienced left arm. So I just tried to modify my booking to an automatic online ... and got offers of an extra $150 or more. Perhaps a phone call is in order!
Just got back from using Google Maps in Ireland and it works fine for drivers. The best feature--it even works off-line. You must have a Google account and download the sections of Ireland you want in advance. But when you're there, you can use route planning and get voice directions while you are off-line. It even recalculates if you make a mistake and turn off your route. However, it's important to have a car charger and a phone mount if you go this route. Unfortunately, the Apple Maps function doesn't work off-line, so I prefer Google Maps.
On our September trip to the south and west of Ireland we tried using our iphone for navigation (we had a Verizon international phone plan). There wasn't a problem with cellphone service but, although the GPS function worked some of the time, there were other times when SIRI led us far afield over narrow rural roads rather than a direct highway route. We were told by our landlady that this is sometimes a problem in this part of Ireland. We finally give up and started using a regular road map and it worked out just fine. Also be aware that many times you will not have an address to give as a destination--we found that many places have no street address, just a name, and the program won't recognize the destination.
How do you go about downloading the maps in advance, T.? Do you initiate it from the Google Maps app on the phone or through your Google account on the computer? Since we'll only be 4 days in the sw of Ireland, that should be a manageable area. Thanks for reminding me to pack the car charger.
Good to hear you found the automatic worth the money, Sharon. I'm sure NOW that we had an automatic last time in Ireland. I'd remember shifting with the left hand! I just snatched that cheap rental car price too quickly as an unanticipated add-on when booking the flights.
I just got the car rental changed from an Economy size stick shift to a Compact automatic. Also added insurance.
Cost $227 but now I feel comfortable that this will be an enjoyable experience.
8 days from now!
I was so curious about how to download Google maps for offline use (in case T from Seattle isn't back to explain), that I did a Google search on the computer and found these clear instructions:
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Glad you found the instructions. I highly recommend downloading an area where you live and then testing Google Maps at home before you go. It's important to check it off-line, so set your phone to Airplane Mode and then give it a try. Unfortunately, while it works for driving off-line, it doesn't work for walking directions off-line.
I tried it locally, T., as you suggested.
Entered a place about 20 miles away, then turned on Airplane Mode. The Google voice kept giving me oral instructions to the destination.
This is promising!
I just returned from Ireland where I used the Google Maps offline feature for driving, and it worked well. There were a few times when it said "Turn left on X road" and there would be 2 roads close together; neither with the name "X," but that's due to the quirkiness of Ireland's road names and signs. I was never seriously off course.
I rented a Hotspot WIFI gadget with my rental car from Hertz and used my I Phone GPS map. Navigation was the best we have ever had. We did not make any wrong turns. I also could put it my pocket or backpack on hikes etc. Unlike the Garmin we used in England which sent us up a bus lane going the wrong way. Unfortunately we got our picture and a ticket in the mail after we got home. GPS. We left Dublin on the Sunday of the big celebration when many roads were closed. It navigated us beautifully down some back streets to get out of Dublin.
Thanks for all the tips!
We leave for London tomorrow, then flying to Cork Tuesday and back to London Friday night.
We'll also be renting a car the following week in Stratford-upon-Avon for the Cottswolds.
Downloaded the Google Maps for both areas.
It can be a good idea to have a map of an unfamiliar area, like a new town or hiking path, in case you don't have Wi-Fi access or a cell signal. Here's how you can download a map to use offline.
An outline will then appear over your map, which represents the area you'll download a map for. You can resize this outline until you're satisfied and then tap Download. A banner will announce when your map has finished downloading.
From here, you can access settings like updating the map and an Only Use Offline Maps switch near the bottom of the page. If you toggle this switch on, you'll see Using Offline Maps across the top of your map when you use it. You can then tap this banner to get back to the offline maps settings page, too.
Using offline maps was similar to using the Maps app when online. You open your Maps app, type in where you want to go and hit Go. You can also select your mode of transportation and whether you want to add any stops along the way.
When you're on the road, offline maps act similarly to online maps. The map follows you and shows nearby restaurants and businesses. If you're driving, offline maps will also show you the speed limit for the street you're on. Siri will read out directions the whole way, telling you when to turn and where your destination is on the street.
There are a few differences between offline and online maps. The biggest issue is it won't know exactly when you'll get to your destination. When you look up directions, offline maps will display an estimated time of arrival, but they can't take into account real-time traffic patterns since it's offline.
When I used offline maps to find my way to a downtown restaurant after an NFL game, for example, offline maps told me it would take me about 15 minutes to get to my destination. In reality, it ended up taking me about 40 minutes to fight through traffic and get to dinner.
That leads to my second issue with offline maps: If you veer off its path, it takes a while to recalibrate and find you again. When getting through the traffic mentioned above, I took a few impromptu turns down side streets and offline maps still showed me where I turned off the path for a minute or so.
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