Thread: Google Nexus 7 as a GPS unit

Try this thread for some ideas The Only Car Charger You Need for the Nexus 7 - xda-developers

It's probably about time I wired up the 5amp DC-DC module I've had kicking around for the past 12months and be done with it.

I bought a dual USB car charger from Jaycar for mine.
3.1 amp one, charges the Nexus whilst using TwoNav ok. $14.95
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3664
They also have a 4.2 amp one if you want more.
$19.95 ea.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3666

With the Nexus 7 you need to install "Screen timeout toggle" as their is no setting to keep the screen active.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ntimeouttoggle
TwoNav is great once you have this installed.

I just bought a Nexus 7 Gen 2 to use for navigation.

I've loaded OziExplorer and Androzic, but I don't know how to index the maps into the right folders.

I've plugged it into the PC and used the USB to move across a folder of HEMA maps, but neither program is able to find them.

If I use the PC to explore the Nexus, I can't find the Ozi or Androzic folders. If I'm in the tablet I can "go up a level" in my search for folders and find more folders than the PC can find.

Can anyone help me set this up?

On a less critical note, I'm using NAVFREE for street Navigation. It has a very poor search function, with not all streets named, but it can Google search an address (if you have reception). Any suggestions for a better GPS navigator?

Thanks in advance.

You need to install "Land" on your computer:
CompeGPS Land
There is a trial period before you buy.

Then you can import / open maps, create routes, open trip logs etc.
Also down load the free 3d Australia map.
Then you can open your trip logs and see your routes in 3d
You can also enable this when using the Nexus, pretty cool especially in hilly terrain.

Your Nexus will show up in the program and then you can drag & drop items easily between the two.

BTW get a anti glare screen protector, a must for in the car.
The Nexus doesn't look so pretty with it on but at least it's practical. ( Less fingerprints too! )

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

You need to install "Land" on your computer:
CompeGPS Land
There is a trial period before you buy.

ouch over 70 euro for the program.

I just want to know how to load the ozi files.

Thanks for the tip on the anti-glare screen.

I've sort of figured it out. While I can't see all the folders on the Nexus in the My Computer window when it's plugged into the PC, I can create a folder, move it onto the device and then redirect Androzic and OziExplorer to it. It worked with a sample map, so I'll try to move across 3gb of maps when I next get a chance.

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