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I have Garmin Mobile XT installed that I have used with the Garmin GPS10 bluetooth receiver.
Is there a way to make Mobile XT use the internal GPS? When I start it, it scans bluetooth for gps device. I don't see any other options.
Garmin Beta
I think if you search Garmin's website there is a beta version which uses internal gps in the new test rom
Even if that is true the maps are still locked to your GPS10's serial number. You will need to use GPSGate to emulate the Garmin GPS protocol and cloak your GPS10's serial number. I am looking for a version of Mobile XT which will use the internal GPS as well. I'd love to ditch my GPS10 and go all internal. I like Mobile XT a lot and since I paid for Garmin maps I want to use them!
I am using Garmin with the internal GPS, I cant really point you in the right direction because this sort of "talk" is prohibited here but it can be done quite easily.
Post on getting Garmin XT to work with the Internal GPS is in my FAQ:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363431
OK ummm... WOW!!!
All I can say is that Garmin Mobile XT is awesome! After a little hacking (not discussing here...Vancelot, PM me if you want info) I got the software unlocked to allow non-garmin GPS receivers. This software works with the intermediary driver so no launcher is necessary. It works like a charm! Now I don't feel so bad for buying the new maps nor the GPS10 receiver... even though I don't need it
I spotted a copy of Garmin 2009 recently and downloaded it. By chance can anyone here tell me their experiences with TomTom compared to Garmin?
I currently have TomTom6 on my vz6800 but was curious about this application now?
Thx
parcou said:
I spotted a copy of Garmin 2009 recently and downloaded it. By chance can anyone here tell me their experiences with TomTom compared to Garmin?
I currently have TomTom6 on my vz6800 but was curious about this application now?
Thx
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I started out with TomTom...very good app. A friend of mine had me give Garmin XT a try...another good app. I'm starting to prefer Garmin though. It "was" easier to use with the intermidiate driver when I had dcd 3.1.6 installed...since 3.56 and 3.2.0 all have gone to hell...works very sporadically.
The biggest difference to me is with Garmin I can select just a few states about 4 or 5 and load them on my storage card (115 megs) as opposed to TomTom with no way to select the states you want (that I know of) to my storage card (just about 1 gig worth).
proxcee said:
I started out with TomTom...very good app. A friend of mine had me give Garmin XT a try...another good app. I'm starting to prefer Garmin though. It "was" easier to use with the intermidiate driver when I had dcd 3.1.6 installed...since 3.56 and 3.2.0 all have gone to hell...works very sporadically.
The biggest difference to me is with Garmin I can select just a few states about 4 or 5 and load them on my storage card (115 megs) as opposed to TomTom with no way to select the states you want (that I know of) to my storage card (just about 1 gig worth).
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Good info proxcee...yeah I am still on 3.16 I may pause here for a moment...
Between the two apps, how did the maps look or the map rendering as it navigated along? ...about the same. I like on the car version how it shows buildings but this might not be an option for the mobile version...???
One thing I was looking for that the TomTom does not do was to see if Garmin Mobile app announce street names for the next turn...???
proxcee said:
The biggest difference to me is with Garmin I can select just a few states about 4 or 5 and load them on my storage card (115 megs) as opposed to TomTom with no way to select the states you want (that I know of) to my storage card (just about 1 gig worth).
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How were you able to do this? I just have a giant 1GB .IMG file...
I have a 2GB SD and an 8GB on order, so it's not really a matter of space - I'm just thinking that a smaller map would yield better performance...
One thing I was looking for that the TomTom does not do was to see if Garmin Mobile app announce street names for the next turn...???
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You won't find that on mobile GPS software (as far as I know). I haven't tested TomTom7 yet, but neither TomTom6 or Garmin Mobile XT supports text to speech street names.
gc14 said:
You won't find that on mobile GPS software (as far as I know). I haven't tested TomTom7 yet, but neither TomTom6 or Garmin Mobile XT supports text to speech street names.
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Yeah...it would be cool...but I've never come across any that do either.
I have Garmin and it si possible to split the maps into smaller ones, but if u already have the .img file then i think ur out of luck u need the mapsource i think its called.
gc14 said:
You won't find that on mobile GPS software (as far as I know). I haven't tested TomTom7 yet, but neither TomTom6 or Garmin Mobile XT supports text to speech street names.
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SprintNav announces street names.
gc14 said:
You won't find that on mobile GPS software (as far as I know). I haven't tested TomTom7 yet, but neither TomTom6 or Garmin Mobile XT supports text to speech street names.
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OK...this is what I really wanted to know
Iguidance announces street names. Here's a demo: http://www.buygpsnow.com/iguidance-v4-gps-navigation-software-version-4-for-north-america-dvd-runs-on-pocket-pc-pc-and-umpc-864.aspx
bassett said:
Iguidance announces street names. Here's a demo: http://www.buygpsnow.com/iguidance-v4-gps-navigation-software-version-4-for-north-america-dvd-runs-on-pocket-pc-pc-and-umpc-864.aspx
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This is a nice feather but before I jump ship how does it compare to tt6? Or Garmin is someone has compared,
I don't own Iguidance but I've used it on a friend's device, so my comments here are someone limited. I find the interface of TT6 and Iguidance to be equally good (neither struck me as having any particular weaknesses of note). The displays are good and menu navigation is intuitive and easy.
TomTom offers "plus" services like weather and traffice....Iguidance does not appear to.
Iguidance may require some tweaking with GPSGate to get it to work properly on the Mogul. This guide at ppcgeeks gives some insight:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=248345&postcount=282
There are tons of comparisons on the Internet. A quick glance this morning showed that it's a mixed bag as to what people prefer. I hope this is helpful.
parcou said:
I spotted a copy of Garmin 2009 recently and downloaded it. By chance can anyone here tell me their experiences with TomTom compared to Garmin?
I currently have TomTom6 on my vz6800 but was curious about this application now?
Thx
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i had both of these on my phone at the same time to compare, i kept the tomtom and kiboshed the garmin. with the tomtom the maps just worked, while with garmin i had to select maps by small sections from my desktop to have them work. I also prefered the tomtom menu system and found the poi's to be superior.
Garmin Mobile XT for WM6.1 pro
Hi,
I am new to Garmin, just installed Garmin Mobile XT v5.00.10w(cracked) in my HTC Touch 3G, i found that it tooks too long time for "Awaiting better GPS Accuracy" while i am driving on the road where the weather is actually good(clear sky). Sometimes can be 20-30mins long for "start navigation".
Can anybody advise me what's problem with my Garmin? Is this a setting problem? Or it doesn't cracked properly? It was cracked by the HTC shop's promoter where i bought it.
Besides, i tried to copy additional vehicles into "vehicles" folder, and when i launch Garmin, it becomes trial version, but it disappear after i deleted the newly copied vehicle files from the vehicles' folder.
Could you please kindly advise me?
Thank you in advance for your advise..
Vincent
Which navigation software is best for our MDA VARIO II ?
Tom Tom
Route 66?
Which versions ?
Can I download them somewhere ==> one that works...
I need an BENELUX version or even better: Europe
tomtom is the best - this site does not condone piracy / warez
so buy it. - it's worth it.
iGo plus?
what about iGo?
anyone using it on the hermes?
running smoothly?
curious,krz
Have igo miomap and works fine... Have had no problems with it.Tomtom 6 for preference though.... Cheers...
I am using IGO8 canada/usa and it is awesome! i love the 3d view and dem layers..very smooth.
i have used tomtom and it "was" good until igo8
bumbo
If you want to go the free route:
Smart2Go (routeplanning, location aware, allows for offline work, but does not provide instructions)
Google Maps (similar to Smart2Go regarding functionality, but no offline option)
Nav4all (provides spoken instructions, no offline option)
Similar projects worth checking out are AmazeGPS (beta for wm had been released, haven't tried it yet) and navigami.
Jörg
bumbo said:
I am using IGO8 canada/usa and it is awesome! i love the 3d view and dem layers..very smooth.
i have used tomtom and it "was" good until igo8
bumbo
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Does Igo8 run smooth?
I used the old igo before but it stutters....when I get a phone call, the whole phone locks up.
With TomTom, I can still get phone calls no problem.
I used odessey 4.0, it was good! Maps maybe outdated a bit, but it worked fine where I am.
Tom Tom 6 works fine
Garmin Mobile XT works, but I only can install the Benelux
I love Garmin, so: does anyone has a suggestion how I can get all Europe on it?
Simple Answer
the one and only answer to the question for the best navigation software:
it's iGo 2008, with 3d navigation, super detailed buildings and an amazingly fast screen.
Maps are dated April 2008...
I tried IGO 2008.
Contrary to what other are saying...IGO 2008 is really not suitable for Hermes if you're planning to use the phone features of your phone.
IGO 2008, although runs properly by itself in hermes, if you get a call or whatever while running GPS, your device slows to a crawl. The software uses too much ram imo.
I prefer TomTom because it has a small footprint and does the job right without harming other features of the phone.
I do like the IGO 2008 graphics alot, it is by far the best. But not worth the trouble if you want to get calls or make calls while gps is running.
Canada USA maps
Lolento said:
Does Igo8 run smooth?
I used the old igo before but it stutters....when I get a phone call, the whole phone locks up.
With TomTom, I can still get phone calls no problem.
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where did u get those maps any clue ?
THanks Dave
yes, TomTom website...
Google Navigator
I am thinking about getting the Qstarz BT-Q1300.
Anyone have experience with Google Navigator 4.0 with 3D street view on windows mobile?
Anybody any idea what is a good Navi Software for the 'vodafone' s740?
I've searched all the web and tried several things like:
- sygic mobile 10 (didn't work, can't go further than select language after install)
- TomTom7 (tried install 7.450 and then overwrite with 7.915 navigator.exe, didn't work, can't even install these cabs from storage card, get message: "problem with umarshaller.exe")
I reckon Sygic and TomTom are the nicest navi.sw. out there, but maybe I am looking in the wrong direction.
PLease, anybody advice?
Or step by step install instructions from some version of Sygic or TT to make that version work?
Hy!
Sygic v10 doesn´t work currently.....i´m using Sygic v9 with actuall Maps and it works perfect for me so no need to upgrade to v10......Maps are at the moment the same.....
You can also try Igo8....great Navi-Soft...3D-Maps....good grafik....BUT WORKS ONLY WITH "Fake Cursor".....because its for Touchscreen Devices.....
Ps.:I think from TomTom only the "Old" v6 works......
I use tomtom 7.910 on S740 and it works very well, i dun't think it was really made having non-touch screens in mind, but, everything works and i'm happy with it. I tried updated versions i haven't been able to use them tho, but, no need anyway ^^
Only thing that bugs me a bit is that some newer versions of maps i can't get them to work, i think they're made for tomtom 8+, dunno if they make new maps to work with the 7 versions of tomtom... but haven't really searched that much, the ones i have are pretty much accurate so far.
for me is
#1 Sygic *
#2 Garmin
paultje_007 said:
- sygic mobile 10 (didn't work, can't go further than select language after install)
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Sygic 2010 is v8 (this one doesnt work on s740,it works only on touch screen phones)
Enricosteph said:
Hy!
i´m using Sygic v9
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Sygic 2009 is v7 (im using v7.7)
...yes thats Right...
Its called "Sygic Mobile Maps 9" and its v7.......v8 "Sygic Mobile Maps 10" current doesn´t work on Rose.....(Why can´t they call it v9 and v10....maybe to easy? )
Im using Garmin mobile XT V5.00.20 with latest maps without problems.
i'm using TomTom 7.917 and it works very very well, fluid and detailed...
i have the last map available for my nation (italy), updated on december 2009.
the program is a bit heavy (at least 10mb of ram) and cpu always over 50%...
it's easy to install, u need an sd at least 2gb to put in all europe map or a smaller sd for some nations (italy's map is 180mb).
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Im using Garmin mobile XT V5.00.20 with latest maps without problems.
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I had to go back to Garmin XT v4, v5 I could only see the "tip" of the car when navigating. v4 works perfectly. am I the only one with v5 problem? i have s743
AVE...
I used to have Garmin Mobile XT. It worked sometimes. Now I have Sygic Mobile Maps 2009(v7.71) with v7.80 maps of Poland. There is one downside: maps from Garmin had the contours and addresses of all buildings. It was very useful as long as Garmin Mobile was communicating with GPS module. Sygic maps have only addresses, no building contours. That's bad, when you have poor eyesight...
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anyone know if the "Nav N Go iGO 8" suppose to run on this new windows mobile 7 platform as is,or there will be new revision like "Nav N Go iGO My way" that they develop for the i phone ?
THX
No one app, developed for WM6.5, would run on WP7 and iGO is not exception. It's going to take some time till we see decent offline navigation for that brand new platform.
i'm hoping for garmin or sygic to whip something up
In Germany Mozart from T-Mobile comes with "NAVIGON select Telekom Edition" (3.11.2010) - at least they are advertising with this :
As a new User I am not allowed to post Links, just browse T-Mobile (.de) -> click on Mozart -> and then on Telekom Apps
Didn't find any anouncement on the Navigon Website though.
WM7 is different OS and you cant use older applications for WM 6.x
WP7 not having a descent GPS map alternative is the only reason I have not switched to WP7 mobile.
I hope Garmin climb on board soon as they have the best maps for Malaysia & Singapore.
So, any news about offline navigation on WP7?
Just read today that Garmin has either submitted or is about to submit to the marketplace
just for the US and canadian market , lets hope that it comes to australian marketplace soon
I am using "Turn by Turn Navigation" by GPS Tuner.
It costs 5 Euros, imho worth the money (for worldwide coverage).
It still uses Bing Maps, however you can select map areas to download for offline navigation.
The only drawback is you need to go online for the route planning (with only some bytes). Once it is planned you can drive offline.
Their free version is limited to 12 miles/20 km routes.
Looks like WM7.5 has a very long way to go.. not able to find any GPS sw for India
Nokia Drive is perfect
Hello guys!
It has been a long time since Asus and Garmin released the first Garmin for Android navigator, but it seems that there is no further "hacking" performed to customize Garmin for ALL android devices...
I can now even see a Garmin Navigator in the Google Play store, but it seems to be for Australia only.
Anyone has any info regarding the progress either of the official Garmin Nav for android, or a hacked version of it?
Thank you in advance for reading this.
P.S. I live in Greece and, as expected, we will propably be one of the last countries to be supported by Google Navigation, so using a third-party navigation software is a one-way. I have purchased NDrive 11, but compared to my old symbian Belle Garmin software, it is really inferior...
Best regards,
Konstantinos
Hey why dont you try sygic instead,Its like the equivalent to garmin and you can download maps worldwide.
Yeahh..why xda developers did not interested to cracked this software? I think garmin is the strong one gps software for navigation.
Regards
Fryan
Don't you like google maps navigation?
This is the part where everyone swears you can just use the default gps apps and be fine, I hear ya, I want full onboard maps for the times your out in the boonies and cant get a signal, gps will still work...The bottom line is, there is no true garmin for android...Im coming from an iphone and had garmin on there so I wish it was...they have some offline nav like all the others.I have researched the crap out of this whole gps thing, and for some reason the big boy gps guys didnt want to mess with creating one for android, at least not yet. So the best you will get for offline maps and it actually is owned by garmin now is Navigon. My guess is they figure Navigon is already setup and they own it now, so why create a Garmin app that does the same thing. I prefer garmin the same as most would, but for now this is the best you can do.