redbus: workaround core map crash on 1.6/2.1 devices

I’ve been working with a redbus user today to fix a mysterious crash in the view maps GUI. I’d originally thought it was the out of memory issue I had already fixed. However, it turned out to be an OS bug on the Dell Streak and other 1.6/2.1 android devices. There’s a discussion thread on it here.

Basically if you use the "MyLocationOverlay", it crashes when it tries to draw the indicator circle. The workaround I’ve put in place is to trap the exception and simply ignore it. You won’t get an indicator of your location on the affected devices, but the map will work, and it will centre the screen around you.

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