a2b Now Supports Voice Navigation for 1.6 Users

Chris Fagan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:54 +0000

Google recently rolled out an update to Google maps which now supports voice turn by turn directions. Finally REAL GPS on my phone! Since a2b leverages google maps for turn by turn directions this means we also benefit from this update. Unfortunately, the google maps update is only available for 1.6 firmware users. If you’re not sure which firmware version you’re running go to settings > about phone > firmware version. If you haven’t done so already make sure you go the android application marketplace and download the latest latest build of google maps (3.2.1 or higher). Search “google maps” in the marketplace. After you’ve updated you should be good to go! I’ve provided screenshots below on how to trigger navigation via your saved location in a2b.

1) Select your saved location from the find list. Please note you must have previously already saved a location.

2) On the find side map tab select the menu button then select “driving directions”

3) Always choose “Maps”, not the browser version

4) Select “Navigation”. Notice your destination is already pre populated with your saved location info.

5) Google maps will load and then you’re have fully functioning turn by turn directions with voice navigation!

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a2b Now Supports Voice Navigation for 1.6 Users