Android GPS for Israel

[Yitz]

Anyone have any experience with using a Android GPS for Israel

[Drago]

I use Waze, and it's great.
Let me know if you have any questions on it.

Also, Google Maps is out there, although I haven't used it for directions.

[Yitz]

Thanks for responding. Does Waze work as a GPS. I have Google Maps and it is good for direction not for driving.

[sawlw]

@yitzy

Yes! Pretty decent too! And the price... As they say "chaval al hazman"

[elikay]

I have Google Maps and it is good for direction not for driving.

In any event I'm assuming you are looking for a standalone (no web access required) GPS app?

[ceejay]

http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?p=694842

[IsraeliDan]

waze is the best GPS in israel
Since u get alerted from other drivers on police , traffic . etc
And must of the pople us it , so u get a real updates online
if u use it , to chance staying in traffic is 0!

[ChAiM'l]

waze is the best GPS in israel
Since u get alerted from other drivers on police , traffic . etc
And must of the pople us it , so u get a real updates online
if u use it , to chance staying in traffic is 0!

Question is, does it use web for the maps? If it does, it wouldn't be any good for visitors with data roaming...

[IsraeliDan]

You should not use Ruming
My recommendation to anyone who comes to Israel
Sim Card take two hundred shekels, he gets:
Unlimited data
1000 calls every where
1000 sms every where
( Israel only )
3500 min to Cellcom


When u leave isreal , u just calling cellcom and canceling the plan


If u have iPhone or Android Phone , its much better , u insert the sim card into your phone
Add LINE 2 service on it
http://www.line2.com/download.html
then make all your calls from USA forward to your LINE 2
then u get all the calls in Israel free!!!!!!!!
call america FREE!!!
and using in Israel , u never reach 1000 min ... ( incoming free )
so basically for 70$ u set up! include wifi for your laptop and other devices


Enjoy

[elikay]

In any event I'm assuming you are looking for a standalone (no web access required) GPS app?

I was just using the latest google maps and it has a labs option to precache maps in case of lackof coverage. I did find the navigation tool of Google Maps preety cool.

[ceejay]

The turn by turn on Google Maps won't work in Israel unless install this version.

[Flying Fish]

You should not use Ruming
My recommendation to anyone who comes to Israel
Sim Card take two hundred shekels, he gets:
Unlimited data
1000 calls every where
1000 sms every where
( Israel only )
3500 min to Cellcom


When u leave isreal , u just calling cellcom and canceling the plan

One can get this directly from Cellcom? What is the plan called?

[Yitz]

I want to thank everyone for there help. A friend installed Igo on my android, I also had someone update my Garmin so it has maps for Israel. Both choices seem like they will work well.

[Dan]

I also had someone update my Garmin so it has maps for Israel.

What did he update it with?

[Yitz]

Someone did me a favor and got original maps for E.Yisroel loaded on to my Garmin. If you need specific info please contact me personally.

[ceejay]

http://www.fileserve.com/file/83fvpJ5 download and replace the gmapsupp.img in the system folder with unlocked image.
If you need help you can pm me.