Time for a Trimble/ALK/CoPilot Discussion Area?

A "bump" for the weekend, in case anyone is interested.

If you get a tablet to use be sure and get one that can use Data. I got a Wifi Tablet. I can hotspot and tether but it would be more convenient to use it without that. I know some data plans limit the tethering and hotspots.

I first got a 10 inch tablet but that was a little too big to carry around on vacation. I gave that to my husband and got me an 8 inch tablet. The 8 inch tablet is much easier to put in a purse or carry when needed.

Just wish I paid the extra for the one that used data. Sometimes it doesn't pay to try to save money.

Thanks for the advice, Mary. I'm not sure why I didn't see your post earlier.

I'm using Consumer Cellular and it's pretty inexpensive for data, plus I think they may even have a tablet or two.

I guess you and I are the only ones here using CoPilot (I'm assuming you still do, but I've been wrong before), lol.

I've used Garmins for years. Started with IQ3600 and ended with Nuvi 2555. Had a couple of very late model Chrysler with built- in Garmins which were not to bad. But when I got my Mercedes GLA250 with a built-in Becker, that was a total joke.

I had a Moto G4 last year with a GPS and HERE maps that you could load the whole world if you wanted to and had enough memory, that would work offline. This is good when you are on a cruise lets say from Los Angeles to New Orleans thru the Panama Canal. You could have all the maps loaded for coverage without having to load more while you were tracking.

At the beginning of this year I upgraded my phone to a Samsung S8+ with a built in GPS and HERE maps also. But I thought the why not use my Moto G4 as a portable GPS. It has the capabilities of updating the maps over my WiFi. Also updating the phone itself.So I disabled every thing that I could that was not needed to take pics, navigate and play my music. Now I have an almost perfect standalone portable GPS with a couple of extra features that is automatically update-able over WiFi and useful.

Maybe this is one of the answers to the question, what do you do with your old smart phone.

I have installed the CoPilot app on my iPhone, but haven't used for navigation in real life. Maybe now I will take the time to try it out.

Thanks for the reminder.

JCA

It looks like CoPilot is the way to go. Has more updates in my area than Garmin.

I love my Moto G4 and use Co-Pilot on it now. But I think it's cheaper to find a Tablet/Phablet to dedicate for use in my RV. Maybe not though. I'll have to see what the G4's are selling for these days. The G4 is a bit bigger than my 765T but smaller than my RV660 though.

Yeah, I've found that as well in some areas. Plus, the couple of times I did find errors and reported them via the app it only took a few weeks for them to update the maps. I might have caught them near the time for a new release, though.

I have CoPilot on my Android phone, for when I do not have my dedicated TomTom GPS with me.

It has a lot of good aspects, IMO.

- Tom -

How do you get through to these people?

I downloaded it paid 9.99 to upgrade then a week later charged another 9.99 to keep Traffic and there are other features that don't work.

I can't find a way to email them.

CoPilot USA+CAN
@copilotgps_us

GPS navigation apps for iOS, Android and WP8. For support requests, please visit http://support.copilotgps.com or tweet @copilotsupport.
copilotgps.com

https://twitter.com/copilotgps_us

Looks like they might have a facebook page too.. yeah, like I'd ever use that

One of the reasons I'd never use this.. they only have social media access for help... yeah right!

Good luck...

I have always used the app itself and in contrast to Garmin they've been fast, responsive, helpful.

Menu,
MyCoPilot,
My Maps, My Account, News & Updates, Help & Feedback, or Submit a Map Improvement

You probably want Help & Feedback, Ask a Question.

Mary- I checked my mobile provider (Consumer Cellular) and they no longer have tablets

And Phablets seem like an unnecessary expense for me since I'v already got a couple of Android tablets. Then I ran across this:
AirDroid: Remote Access & File - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdr...

Have you (or anyone) tried this? Looks like the best compromise if it works.

Haven't tried AirDroid.
It's seems most of the tablet makers are going Wifi. I am having a hard time finding one that uses data.

I have been neglecting CoPilot lately. If in the house to look up something I use Google Maps on phone or tablet. If we are in the car I use the built in navigation.
I am getting so used to the built in navigation in our 2014 Honda Accord that I can not see buying another car without it. We are looking for a new truck and the navigation is the first thing I check to see if it has.

Their "contact" on the site says twitter, youtube, and google.
Twitter, youtube, and google are not options for me. I left a message on their community but there doesn't seem to be much activity there. From the application "Ask a question" stops the app.

I may just have to bad mouth them at every opportunity.

TeamViewer is something you might want to look at if you are using a Android tablets or Cell phone.

This is a free software if your using it for personal use.

I use it all the time when my wife of someone in my family is having issue with the device. you can be anywhere and log into the device for any other device (PC, Phone, Tablet,etc) and take control or even copy files from the device.

I use it all the time when I want to remove photos or even back up a App (apk file) All works like a charm, And its safe too, you need permission on both sides of the devices before you can log in!

Check it out!

Works on my Moto G4. Maybe it's more of a phone issue.
You can open a ALK support account (also using FB, Google, Twitter acct. if you like. I didn't see anything about YouTube.) and directly create a support ticket at:
https://support.copilotgps.com/en/support/tickets/

I finally found a way to enter a "ticket" as the brits call it.
It turned out to be useless. They said I had to go back to the store. They don't feel responsible for their application. That it has problems doesn't matter.