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Technical News & Discussion => Mobile Devices News & Discussion => Topic started by: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 09:03:49

Title: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 09:03:49
I'm with Orange and expected to get the (google) maps but they seem to be extra cost? It talks about a montly subscription to access orange maps.

Now my wife got a Hero late last year - i was looking at getting one but really disliked the shape of it so i held off upgrading until now.

She has the Google Maps on her Hero (which i'd read the phone came with in a magazine) and it does not cost her anything ! So i'm a little annoyed atm and am contemplating sending it back within the 7 day return period.

OR can i download the google maps app for free or small One Off cost and then get it in the same way she does ?

Glenn : which provider are you with for your Desire ? And do you have Google maps for free ?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: Rik on Apr 28, 2010, 10:06:36
Sorry, can't help, although I'm with Orange, I tend to use the phone as just a phone. :(
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: Gary on Apr 28, 2010, 10:14:41
Quote from: Rik on Apr 28, 2010, 10:06:36
Sorry, can't help, although I'm with Orange, I tend to use the phone as just a phone. :(
Orange tend to charge for everything on their phones, I would always prefer a sim free handset anyway, especially over an Orange firmware nightmare. Maybe it can be unbranded giving you google maps for free?
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: Glenn on Apr 28, 2010, 11:46:30
Quote from: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 09:03:49
Glenn : which provider are you with for your Desire ? And do you have Google maps for free ?

Thanks in advance

I'm with T-Mobile, there is no charge for Google Maps for my phone, but it will only work as long as you have a phone signal. From what other forums have said, Orange block Google maps to force users to use their own maps.

I believe the data allowance on T-Mobile, 3Gb, is quite a bit more than Orange too.
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 13:54:50
how can i see if i can access google maps ?
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: Glenn on Apr 28, 2010, 14:21:26
Search for Google Maps in the Marketplace and install it if it is free.
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 14:32:11
cheers Glenn will go look for the market place on the phone !
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on Apr 28, 2010, 14:43:01
found it in the free section of the market place :)

now to see if it works
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on Apr 29, 2010, 12:56:17
it works.

google maps installed and functioning for sat nav/gps dutires etc :)

happy days.   ;D
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: Rik on Apr 29, 2010, 14:05:02
 :thumb:

Big BrotherGoogle is now watching you. ;)
Title: Re: HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)
Post by: netn00b on May 20, 2010, 20:38:57
gotta say i'm lovin it !

used it a few times now and with the voice navigation it rocks.

long live HTC and Google !
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