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I've got a workaround for this (on android)!

While the built in search is dead I found you can still send locations to navy from some other apps. The share button in google maps didn't work; it only seems to share by title which then tries to search (and fails). Apps that share by google maps url do work though, and failing to find one that let me do this for any address I whipped up one myself.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.alelec.gmap_sender

Browse or Search for an address, click on any pin and it'll pop up a link. Hitting the link should give you the popup window asking what app to open the link in -> selecting navdy will switch to navdy and navigate to that location (you can click the star to save a favorite if desired).

If the link automatically opens in a different app you'll have to find your default app settings and change the maps setting to none or navdy. (google "android default apps" if you don't know how to do this).

Sorry ios users, I don't know if this trick would work for you at all and even if it did I don't have a paid ios developer account to release an app for you to try.

I'd take a look at the most recent reviews on Amazon (sort by recent vice top):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ25DNT/

The signs are bit at all promising and there are lots of complaints the company is incommunicado and/or unable to fix problems.

I too just bought a Navdy but returned it while I could on advice of a couple people here out of concerns re the company's viability.

Ah, well that is quite interesting!

Their little box seems to be handling some aspect of the calls itself, though it may be just acting as a Bluetooth remote.

I haven't managed to make the navdy USB port work on host mode (needed to plug other USB devices in) though it appears it should be possible. Alternatively, there may be a similar app-only installation similar to that which could use the built in Bluetooth for connection.

Edit: this. this could be good: https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/gb.xxy.hr https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr
Still not sure if the USB link to phone will be the correct way around, but it's worth a try.

ps. yes the display is running Android 5.1 behind the custom hud app you see on screen.

Essentially, I removed the broken rubber suction piece from the base of the Navdy mount and glued the mount base (part you would tighten to get the suction piece to grab the dash) to a flat 95mm 3M dashboard disk (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SPJ7BSX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image). Be sure to disassemble the mount prior to gluing, so you're only working with the very bottom of the mount. It's important to lightly scuff up the dashboard disk, where the Navdy mount base meets the disk, as well as the underside of the mount base (use fine grit sand paper, ~220+gr). I used Loctite super glue with primer/activator (https://smile.amazon.com/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-Activator-681925/dp/B000Y3LHXW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2GDD8G5VJUIWB&keywords=super+glue+with+primer&qid=1643772366&sprefix=super+glue+with+primer%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-3) to bond the Navdy mount base to the disk. Be sure to follow the glue's directions (prime/activate all areas to be glued) and add additional glue around the perimeter of the mount base, to give it more strength. Let the glue completely bond at least a couple hours, longer in cold weather. I recommend running your heater to bring the inside temp to 70+°F before you glue the parts and attach the 3M disk to your dash. Clean your dash with the provided alcohol wipes, let dry and remove the film covering the disk adhesive. Be sure to press down firmly on the disk for a few minutes and let it set overnight BEFORE you attach the rest of the Navdy mount and HUD. So far, mine has held up with no issues for over a year. Good luck!

My apologies for the delay. Here's the pics I mentioned. Essentially, I removed the broken rubber suction piece and glued the larger bottom base (part you would tighten to get the suction piece to grab the dash) to a flat 95mm 3M dashboard disk (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SPJ7BSX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image), that I attached to my dash. It's important to lightly scuff up the dashboard disk (such as fine grit sand paper, ~220+gr). where the Navdy base meets the disk. I used Loctite super glue with primer/activator (https://smile.amazon.com/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-Activator-681925/dp/B000Y3LHXW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2GDD8G5VJUIWB&keywords=super+glue+with+primer&qid=1643772366&sprefix=super+glue+with+primer%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-3) to bond the Navdy base to the disk. Be sure to add additional glue around the perimeter of the base, to give it more strength. So far, it's held up with no issues for over a year. Let the glue completely bond (couple hours) before you attach the 3M disk to your dash. Clean your dash with the provided alcohol wipes, let dry and remove the film covering the disk adhesive. Be sure to press down firmly on the disk for a few minutes and let it set overnight BEFORE you add the rest of the Navdy mount and HUD. Good luck!

Because the first thing you were ask to double check is “are you using Safari” and you answered yes.

If you have listed clearly what is your installation step and why it failed then we would aware you are not using the Safari...

Next time if you have problem please list the steps you did instead of saying something doesn’t work:

1. I tap the hockapp link
2. I tap the blue Install button
3. It open the Reddit main page?
4. After I tap the back button, I’m back to the hockeyapp page, but it shows “Please confirm the installation dialog”

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or best, post the video of what you did: https://gofile.io/?c=aNP8kb

After you posted the image we aware you are not using Safari and you still insist you were using Safari, so please don’t blame your issue on others

The Waze Transport SDK requires Google/Waze to approve you. Navdy applied for it when they were still solvent and got denied. The likelihood of getting approved without the blessing of the first party (Navdy, who is now out of business) is basically nil.

Google's location/point of interest accuracy is top notch. Waze's real time traffic/re-routing and warnings (police reported, pothole on road, animal on road, etc.) would provide value, but I don't think we'll get approved for the transport SDK as-is. And as far as I can tell, the only input from Google right now to the navdy is the name/address/latitude and longitude of the POI, everything else is done by the HERE Maps SDK on device for navigation. Integrating all the other points (routing, alerts, etc.) may not be feasible.

No worries.

Forgot to mention, this is the app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps&hl=en_US&gl=US

and then you need to go to the menu to download the maps for whatever region( e.g. North America).

Once the map download shows as done on the phone, plug it into PC and use the ADB command. Then delete the existing contents of the here-maps folder on the Navdy, and copy the files from the PC to the Navdy drive (which can take 2-3 hours because the write speed of the flash memory on the Navdy is pretty slow.)

Also if your phone has an SD card, it's possible the path might be a bit different for the command. If you only have internal storage on your device (like most Android flagships these days) and you're on a recent Android release, that command should work as-is, given that the second part of the command (the path to folder on your local PC) is valid. Obviously most people don't make the username on their PC username so adjust that as applicable.

Hi, one of the added features in the new navdy firmware is to allow it at act as a generic Bluetooth OBD dongle. This only really works with Android phones though, so hopefully you've got one of them?

If so, try installing any obd apps that say they've got Citroen specify support, like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fap.c.faplite

When configuring then, select Bluetooth OBD adapter, and "Navdy" from the device list. If they ask for adapter type select Elm327

Have a play around in apps like this while in the car with ignition on, see if any of them can show you a fuel gauge / monitor. Note: when an obd all is connected, the gauges in the navdy screen itself will freeze - this is a side effect of the Bluetooth OBD connection.

Once it's running, if you manage to get gauges/ readouts on the app, then you can grab Android logs off the navdy and they'll contain the raw elm327 serial data.

If you've got a laptop, have a copy of the firmware pack unzipped on the laptop ready. With the navdy in the car and sheet running, plug in the USB without removing the navdy from it's stand. It can be easier to plug the cable into just the navdy before putting it on the mount, then only connect the USB to laptop once the navdy screen starts up. Once it's all connected, go into the tools folder on the firmware pack and run LOGCAT_WIN.bat It should run without showing much on a cmd window, it'll say something like waiting for device... and nothing else. Back in the tools folder though, it should create a new file logcat.txt

Leave this running while doing the obd stuff then unplug it all then close the cmd window. Hopefully the logcat.txt file will have worked and have the useful info in it.

If you don't have a laptop, you can do the 5-click on dial to send diagnostics, then I can share the log files back to you.

Just wanted to check, are you running the Original “Android” app from Navdy? or

the new one from Coronafire that you can download from here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alelec.navdyclient&hl=en

Coronafire recently released a new android app and you could find the discussion to understand the updated features can be found at:

https://www.reddit.com/r/navdy/comments/bf52px/android_app_updated/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

I am asking as to understand where we are going wrong!

Cheers:-) & wish you a wonderful weekend.

I've just finished my initial rebuild of the Navdy phone app with all the maps and google libraries updated to latest (and it's on the store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alelec.navdyclient

This should have the languages all updated (and in order), could you try that? Might need to force close or uninstall the original Navdy app first.

Thank you for your reply. Wouldn't using a power adapter mean losing the metrics that navdy uses through the OBD-II port like fuel, speed etc.?

FYI, I bought the Schumacher SEC-12V-OBD '12V' Memory Saver Adapter Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PHKPI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4OZ5Bb1SKH59J