Launch Google Navigation - how?

[Jack]

Hi,

when using the app launch action: How can I launch the app "Navigation" by Google? It doesn't show up in the app ("Package") list and if I just type "Navigation" in, it doesn't start.

BR
Jack

[inReinbek]

Hi Jack,

what ? - I know Google-Maps - in there is a navigation-option .... do you mean that ?

If you want to load Google-Maps as an action use "start app" and type the package-name "com.google.android.apps.maps" or find it in the listing by clicking "..."

Regards ...

[Jack]

Hi Jack,

what ? - I know Google-Maps - in there is a navigation-option .... do you mean that ?

Regards ...

Yes, I mean the Navigation in Google Maps, which is a separate Icon (blue arrow up)/App on my screen and called "Navigation" in the App list of my SGS II.

On my phone I can start this app directly without starting Maps.

Ah, just found it: Start app/Package "Maps" and then there are 2 classes related to "Navigation"!

[g00p3k]

Found how to do this easily without creating shortcuts today.

*this is testament to how great this app is.... couldn't figure out half of the things I'm doing with Tasker (and I'm a full time programmer



Go to: Start Activity (I used the navigation example, and edited)
Action: android.intent.action.view
DataURI: google.navigation:q=12345+streetname+dr+city+state+zipCode

The data URI takes the + to concantenate the characters and open navigation from current location to the destination, no confirmation required... AWESOME!