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A little Question about the MyLocationOverlay.enableMyLocation method in a MapView.

In the Original Goggle Maps App there is the Location shown as a Compass, but, if I enable the MyLocation-feature in a MapView it only shows this blue knob.

How can I replace this blue Knob with the compass-rose from the original Maps-App ??

My App // MapView

In the Picture above you can see my App. The Location of the User is shown as this little blue knob.

Original Google Maps

The last picture is a Original from Google Maps. The User Location is shown as a moving Compass arrow.

This arrow is it what I want.

Are there any further Informations needed to solve this Problem?

Chris
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  • Have you tried calling `MyLocationOverlay.enableCompass()`? – MartinodF Oct 24 '11 at 19:19
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    @MartinodF The enableCompass-Method shows you a little Compass-Rose in the upper left Corner of the Maps-View, so, this isnt what I need. – Chris Oct 27 '11 at 13:08
  • Take a look in this thread: [How can I use a custom bitmap for the “you are here” point in a MyLocationOverlay?][1] it should give you what you need [1]: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/753793/how-can-i-use-a-custom-bitmap-for-the-you-are-here-point-in-a-mylocationoverla – Noloxs Dec 30 '11 at 13:54

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I believe the blue dot turns into a blue directional rose when the device can determine your heading, which only happens when you're moving. I would assume you do not develop in a moving vehicle, yacht, airplane etc. so that would explain your problem. Unfortunately I can't confirm as I too develop stationary.

Chris Chares
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  • Hi Chris, i put the phone in my car while I driving a little bit around, but, nothing happens with the 'blue dot'. So, I think, I have to overwrite the MyLocationOverlay.class, but no Idea how to handle this :( – Chris Oct 03 '11 at 00:20