HTC Desire on Orange and Google Maps (vs Orange Maps)

netn00b · 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

Rik · 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.

Gary · 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?

Glenn · 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.

netn00b · Apr 28, 2010, 13:54:50

how can i see if i can access google maps ?

Glenn · Apr 28, 2010, 14:21:26

Search for Google Maps in the Marketplace and install it if it is free.

netn00b · Apr 28, 2010, 14:32:11

cheers Glenn will go look for the market place on the phone !

netn00b · Apr 28, 2010, 14:43:01

found it in the free section of the market place

now to see if it works

netn00b · Apr 29, 2010, 12:56:17

it works.

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

happy days.

Rik · Apr 29, 2010, 14:05:02

~~Big Brother~~Google is now watching you.

netn00b · 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 !