sprint navigator updated to telenav gps

**smileshappy** · 02-18-2011, 06:09 AM

Just in case this has not been mentioned.

My sprint navigator was updated today and is now called Telenav gps navigator version 6.2

I just used it Wednesday and had the old version. Go to use it today and asked to upgrade.
Not sure what is all been changed. I do know it uses a triangle like Google nav not the little car icon like before. I kinda liked the little car icon.

Now there is an upgrade button. It's $4.99 per month if you upgrade to premium.
Here is what is included
*speed traps
*traffic cameras
*lane assist on freeways
*speed limits as you drive
Not sure if it's worth the $4.99

I wish it would have the current speed setting like the garmin nav's have.

Just thought I would let everyone know about the upgrade.

**illwood** · 02-18-2011, 07:14 AM

I'll have to check it out. I use Sprint Navigation all the time when I am on business trips.

FYI, Sprint Navigation was always Telenav, it just had a small amount of skinning.

**Unibrow** · 02-18-2011, 08:00 AM

I just updated mine, so far I'm liking the color change and the feel of the app feels snappier.

**smileshappy** · 02-18-2011, 08:24 AM

I do like the color change.
I did notice it did seem quicker.

**Tre Lawrence** · 02-18-2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks for posting... we finally get the update.

**Tre Lawrence** · 02-18-2011, 08:39 AM

Info: http://www.androidcentral.com/telena...able-att-today

Especially interesting is the multi-route suggestion -- enter your destination and Telenav will tell you up to three different routes to reach it.

This is assuming that we got the same update AT&T folks got in January.

**illwood** · 02-18-2011, 08:40 AM

Would anyone that did the Sprint Navigation to Telenav update go into their:

Settings>Appplications>All (tab) > TeleNav

And tell me the version?

I'm running a ROM that included TeleNav (5.8), but I don't know if it is the already updated one.

**Unibrow** · 02-18-2011, 09:12 AM

it's version 6.1.6201286

**kinster02** · 02-18-2011, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the heads up... I rarely use Sprint telenav but still like to have the latest updates.

**illwood** · 02-18-2011, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Unibrow

it's version 6.1.6201286

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Now, just to figure out how to update the one on my ROM (since it's not auto-updating).

**vel7wil** · 02-18-2011, 10:00 AM

Just realized that my Sprint Nav is force closing....haven't used it in awhile

**Tre Lawrence** · 02-18-2011, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by illwood

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Now, just to figure out how to update the one on my ROM (since it's not auto-updating).

I am sure a variant will be on XDA soon.

**Bujin#IM** · 02-18-2011, 11:46 AM

This is a pretty fantastic update. As one who prefers Sprint Nav over Google Nav, it is most appreciated.

**JD76ers** · 02-18-2011, 12:25 PM

Thanks updating now, I prefer Sprint Nav to google

**illwood** · 02-18-2011, 01:51 PM

FYI, for those that are running a ROM like Calkulin's EViO and installed Sprint Navigation as TeleNav from the "Removed_Apps" folder, just go to this website:

I didn't want to do it over WiFi for some reason, but it worked over 3G.

**stanleyKowalski** · 02-18-2011, 02:15 PM

I've tried to download it 3 times and each time it gets to around 60% and tells me it can't reach the server.

**splmonster** · 02-18-2011, 02:15 PM

I updated it, but when it downloads the files for first time. Keeps giving me server is down? Won't download the files...

**stanleyKowalski** · 02-18-2011, 02:19 PM

Evidently it's a server issue if we're both having the same problem.

**smileshappy** · 02-18-2011, 02:25 PM

My download went quick for me. But it was 6:00 a.m. on my way to work. Probably mo many downloading at that time.

**jeffreytz** · 02-18-2011, 05:24 PM

I used the Sprint/Telenav a lot on my Treo 800 and touch pro, but really prefer google maps navigation over it once I got the Evo. I'll try out the update and see what I think. The only reason I'd consider a different navigation system would be for one with all the maps installed on the SD card so I didn't have to worry about a data connection to use it (like my old TomTom one I used to use with my Treo 700p).

**smileshappy** · 02-18-2011, 07:21 PM

Okay. This update is not so good. On my way home from work..
* force closed/ Hung up 6 times!
* could not connect to server try again later message if I was able to get running!

Now it is useless. Guess I will be sticking to Google now.

Tele Nav really messed this update up. I even tried rebooting the phone. Still does not work. First time I have ever had my phone just freeze like that. Would hang on the ble Tele nav screen for minutes. Hit buttons nothing happens. Hit home a couple times and finally would POP up the force close button.

Anyone else have these problems? I am running stock sense.