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TT 5.2 WM5

http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=1&FID=3361

Interesting that it says:
"TomTom NAVIGATOR is now compatible with Microsoft Windows™ MOBILE 5.0 devices. See the compatibility list for more information."
And when you go to the list there are no WM5 devices in there :shock:

...but it works :wink:

btw, you don't need to have TT 5 already installed on the system ...just install this verison (5.21) and create a "Voices" directory with your voices files in the root of the ppc ...that's all

mdkia said:
btw, you don't need to have TT 5 already installed on the system ...just install this verison (5.21) and create a "Voices" directory with your voices files in the root of the ppc ...that's all
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Does that mean you have to register this update with TomTom to prove you're a legitimate user? I guess so.
Still waiting for an official (tested and accepted ) update before I upgrade my legit v3 to a legit v5. (Currently running a cracked version cos I'm not happy that TT5 is working properly on WM5, or even that TT5 is the best solution any more :roll: )

mdkia said:
btw, you don't need to have TT 5 already installed on the system ...just install this verison (5.21) and create a "Voices" directory with your voices files in the root of the ppc ...that's all
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Does that mean you can do it on the storage card: "My Device\Storage Card\Voices"; or does it have to be on the "PPC: My Device\Voices" ???

SiliconS said:
Does that mean you have to register this update with TomTom to prove you're a legitimate user? I guess so.
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you need to have the original activation code provided by TT

BillB said:
Does that mean you can do it on the storage card: "My Device\Storage Card\Voices"; or does it have to be on the "PPC: My Device\Voices" ???
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I have it on \Voices ...dunno if it works on the SD too

So what is different about this version. Or should I say what is fixed in this version? Does it keep the screen in the current screen mode (i.e. VGA or does it reset the screen to it's own bidged semi VGA size).

SiliconS said:
mdkia said:
btw, you don't need to have TT 5 already installed on the system ...just install this verison (5.21) and create a "Voices" directory with your voices files in the root of the ppc ...that's all
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Does that mean you have to register this update with TomTom to prove you're a legitimate user? I guess so.
Still waiting for an official (tested and accepted ) update before I upgrade my legit v3 to a legit v5. (Currently running a cracked version cos I'm not happy that TT5 is working properly on WM5, or even that TT5 is the best solution any more :roll: )
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I've installed it twice now and when I go to TomTom Version it still says its version 5.1 anyone else with the same problem, or does someone know something I dont like you have to remove all of tomtom first ????

CarlnAdele said:
I've installed it twice now and when I go to TomTom Version it still says its version 5.1 anyone else with the same problem, or does someone know something I dont like you have to remove all of tomtom first ????
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version 5.210 (5430) ...but i did a clean install

OK this is strange and i need some help....
i installed the app in my sd card...
i made the "Voices" folder in the root of the ppc...
and i runed the app BUT (this is the strange part)...
i am still in the preferences screen as after i press the screen to choose a preference i can only get to the next step by pressing the button with the red telephone and then maximizing the app again from spb. the moment i press the red button i can see tom tom proceeing to the next screen and then the app minimizes.
any ideas on this?
thanx

So it's not all good news then. Does this mean that TomTom's 5.2 release isn't quite ready for WM5 after all? Can anybody comment on differences in performance between 5.1 and 5.2? Does the screen still redraw slowly?

well it might be my mistake or something but...
so what about the rest of you? has anybody tested it? how did you installed it?

I did a full install on to the Exec, direct from the TT site download. I had hard reset the phone first, yes you do need to add a voices folder in the root of the SD card, but otherwise it all works fine - you can use the data.chk file from 5,1 if you like the real voice warnings, the only thing you can't use is the POIExtend software (yet) Mike

Downloaded the zip file from TT site unzipped it and ran it, it uninstalled Ver 5.1 for me the reinstalled 5.2 somewhere along the way it requested a soft boot.
It all appears to function. However I have not had chance to test it in anger.

I previously had TTNav 5.1 (plus maps, voices, POIs) installed and running succesfully from SD-card.
Installed v.5.21 update, which said it would remove the previous version whilst installing and gave me a choice of location for only one of the .CABs. Afterwards I discovered 4MB of main/device storage had gone missing, so checked and found that the new version had now installed itself into device storage and the old version 5.1 was still in SD-Card. Upon checking the registry I found all the entries still pointed to the old version in SD-card. Tried installing again, same result. Uninstalled and installed again, same result.
Decided "what the hell", moved all the new version files to the SD-card locations, modified the program menu shortcut to start TTN from SD-card, removed their "stupid" Today-plug-in, and fired it up. Now working again from SD-card, and have 4MB of device storage back!
As mentioned before, I feel TomTom have totally lost their way roll with PDA navigation. TTNav5 is just a bodge on their stand-alone TT-Go product code to get it more or less to run on a PDA.

I think it's been observed elsewhere that Tomtom seem to be writing a standard application that will work across all their supported platforms. This is cheaper and easier to support but is frustrating for power users.
I am now using Navigator 5 in addition to Mapopolis, and I find the delay in connecting to my Bluetooth GPS (GlobalSat BT338) very annoying. There is nowhere to specify baud rate and I am sure that Tomtom every time is scanning the range to find the GPS, it takes so long.
This makes TT fairly idiot-proof and user-friendly, but at the expense of the more technically minded. Of course, supporting technical options ties it closer to the particular operating system, which is probably what they are trying to avoid doing...

Hi all,..
when I use the update from the TT website, and installed it is asks vor an registration code, the activation code...
does anyone alse have this problem?
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Tom Tom, I dont want to remove it.

Hello All,
Recently i have installed tom tom 5 with gb map and voices as well, but for some reason its slows down the magician, i guess the memory does'nt allow
heavy programs. All i want to know, may somehow i can upgrage ram or rom ? OR transfer whole tom tom into my sd card its 1 gb anyway. I copied tom tom cab files and
gb map plus voices in to sd card and run them from there, i thought its gonna be installed in sd but may be it did'nt.
Does anybody came with this experience before please let me know.
Regards .
Thanks

woolies said:
All i want to know, may somehow i can upgrage ram or rom ? OR transfer whole tom tom into my sd card its 1 gb anyway.
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You can do both. There are companies who offer to upgrade RAM from 64MB to 128MB. I had this done by a company in Germany (can't find the link right now), and there are others in other parts of the world.
However, you can also just move TomTom to your SD card, which is quite a bit cheaper
Plan A: It's been a while since I installed TomTom on my Magician, but I really think ActiveSync asked me if I want to install it to the default location. If you chose "no" there, you'll get a list of alternative locations, including the SD card (must be in the PocketPC at that time, of course). Maybe someone can confirm this - then all you'll have to do is to uninstall (from the PocketPC only, not from the PC), then re-install TomTom.
Plan B: If Plan A doesn't work, you can copy the .cab files to your PocketPC. But then, instead of just opening them, get cabinstl (http://www.s-k-tools.com/util.html). Run it once, and tick "associate cabinstl with CAB files". After that, you can just double-tap .cab files as usual, and cabinstl will appear. In the "Path" line, enter a directory on your SD card to extract the cab to it.
Additionally, there are a few other things you can try:
- there is a registry settings that contains the DLL path, i.e. a list of directories Windows Mobile will scan to find DLLs. If you add a directory on your SD card to that, you can move most of the big DLLs (not only TomTom's) to that directory. Use Resco Explorer for moving. If you don't want to da that manually, try MemMaid (http://www.dinarsoft.com), which can do that automatically.
Note: I found that moving Today Screen DLLs may cause problems, so you should leave them where they are.
- your Magician has more memory than you think. Try searching the forum for "Big Storage". This allows you to gain an internal flash area of 27 MB - large enough to install most programs there, which is exactly what I did.
Hope I could help you. My MDAc is as fast as ever, even with TomTom.
Cheers
Daniel

thanks
Thanks Daniel, really worked for me.
Regards

thanks
Thanks Daniel, really worked for me.
Regards

tomtom Navigator - Postcode Fix

Managed to install tomtom navigator on my TD2 but i think im missing the 7 digit postcode file as im only able to search using the first part of the post code.....ive tried this fix with no luck,
http://www.tomtom.com/support/category.php?ID=1&Language=1&query=postcode&FID=9852
anyone else have this problem? and resolved it?

Which TT do you have installed? 6 or 7?
Can't seem to get 6 working on my Topaz. After instal it keeps giving me a memory access violation message.
Any tips?

i think that map has to be a compatible one as well to work with the full postcode but not sure

you need to have a ZIP folder in the root of where your map is.
eg i have great britain on my sd card so there is a folder called ZIP in the root of the card with 2 files - Great_Britain.Postal (8.4mb) and SETUP.DAT (306b)
can't remember where I got those files, gpsunderground I think

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you need to have a ZIP folder in the root of where your map is.
eg i have great britain on my sd card so there is a folder called ZIP in the root of the card with 2 files - Great_Britain.Postal (8.4mb) and SETUP.DAT (306b)
can't remember where I got those files, gpsunderground I think
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thanks buddy........this is the solution if anyone else has experienced the same problem

What version of TomTom?
I have just ordered a MicroSD card my my D2 and am looking to install TomTom. What version did you use?
What do you think of TomTom as a sat nav on WM6? I know there are some other funky packages out there such as CoPilot and Navigon, but I'm not sure which is the best. I use a standard TomTom which I quite happy with, but I'm always on the look out for new stuff.
This is my first foray into a WM device, so I'm interested to see what it can do.

Full Postcode Entry on TT6/7
Thought I'd post my solution as I tried others in this post with no luck. I copied the zip folder to: my windows mobile based device/program files/navigator and : my windows mobile based device/storage card.
This does the trick on my HTC P3600. Cheers, Chris.

swinster said:
I have just ordered a MicroSD card my my D2 and am looking to install TomTom. What version did you use?
What do you think of TomTom as a sat nav on WM6? I know there are some other funky packages out there such as CoPilot and Navigon, but I'm not sure which is the best. I use a standard TomTom which I quite happy with, but I'm always on the look out for new stuff.
This is my first foray into a WM device, so I'm interested to see what it can do.
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I have Navigator 7.9 installed (VGA version), and it is running flwlessly. Much better than iGO8 in my opinion...

I now have TomTom 7.9 working in a WM 6.5 ROM. It seems to work much better and you don't need to the audio fix

TT7 / TT6 ZIP Postcode Folder
ZIP File attached. Transfer to main root of storage card

Have tried all of these solutions but no luck with full postcode .
I've tried copied it to the folder with the maps in, the root folder of the sd card, the folder with tomtom installation in it too. No luck at all. Does the map name have to be the same or something :S?
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Sorted it

christophernut said:
Thought I'd post my solution as I tried others in this post with no luck. I copied the zip folder to: my windows mobile based device/program files/navigator and : my windows mobile based device/storage card.
This does the trick on my HTC P3600. Cheers, Chris.
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This worked for me on TT 7.9 on Xperia X1 with Pure 6.5 SEX1 ROM.
Postcodes in full! Thanks!
I used this link
http://uk.support.tomtom.com/cgi-bin/tomtom_uk.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=9852&Lid=1
Then took out the 2 GB files from the zip folder, created a file called Zip in the folders (as quoted above), and pasted them into the Zip file.

New Tomtom 916.9189 Specifically for TP2 Released

Tomtom have released a new version of there software specifically for the TP2.
Version is 916.9189. Have installed but not tested yet. All traffic is working on this version unlike the previous release.
can only be installed on TP2 and maps of course still need to be purchased. They are including this with new purchases of the phone now.
If someone can confirm if ok to post the link ?
Thanks
ok link is below, if not ok please remove the link
Here
edit from Sleuth
The app itself isn't warez since it encourages you to load up a free local map then buy commercial maps if you like it. Keygens for the maps are warez and not permitted.
With this in mind, I took the liberty of modifying the cab in your link. First, I removed all the BT drivers simply to make the cab smaller. While your original cab does have the BT drivers, the install script only loads them if they aren't already there so no overwriting occurs.
More importantly, the modified cab includes a version of 916.9189 that lights up the contact navigate button. I've placed a link to this modified cab on this post
TomTom is a great navigator. If you enjoy playing with the free map, go out and purchase legal maps from TomTom. The more WM platform purchases TomTom gets, the more they will be incented to continue to support and improve this excellent product.

could you post a link to download?
thank you

ok link is below, if not ok please remove the link.
LINK

Will this version screw with the BT stack? Also, if you already have maps, will it request you to register maps again?

A further question: any help with the lag issue that many (inc. me!) are struggling with?
I doubt it - but had to ask!

shawndh said:
Will this version screw with the BT stack? Also, if you already have maps, will it request you to register maps again?
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I have already upgrade, and did not have any issues. Everything works great on my TP2, no slowdowns for me.

Does Tom Tom say the street names?

Thanx. Appears to work well. I'll test it tomorrow.

How about the TMC function ????

Total Noobie question here!
I currently run version 7.450, I have downloaded the new version, but what do I do with it, if I run it, it works, but I have to run it from file manager, as opposed to the program icon, how do I install it correctly?

Apk1 said:
Total Noobie question here!
I currently run version 7.450, I have downloaded the new version, but what do I do with it, if I run it, it works, but I have to run it from file manager, as opposed to the program icon, how do I install it correctly?
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Goto file explorer, copy the tomtom file, then goto my device/windows/start menu/programs folder. then hit the menu to "copy shortcut" in this folder. You will now see an icon in the programs folder for this version of tomtom.
If you already have tomtom installed you may want to uninstall it first or just delete the shortcut(s) from the programs folder so you know which one you're using.

Works for me. Would like to know what the changes are.

dazultra2000 said:
Works for me. Would like to know what the changes are.
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Yes please.
Thanks.

shawndh said:
Goto file explorer, copy the tomtom file, then goto my device/windows/start menu/programs folder. then hit the menu to "copy shortcut" in this folder. You will now see an icon in the programs folder for this version of tomtom.
If you already have tomtom installed you may want to uninstall it first or just delete the shortcut(s) from the programs folder so you know which one you're using.
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Thanks Now working ok

The main improvement is that now the keyboard works fine on the TP2 with TT7

right i tested this on the way to work this morning, for me the lag is still there so no improvment. the traffic does now work which is one thing but still a definate lag compared to my tytnII which was spot on. This is with the new rom from HTC on it as well the one with copilot preinstalled.
sdcard is a class 4 so dont think it is down to that either, shame as i really thought they would sort the lag out.
anyone else?

I get a not enough memory error when trying to install this. What am I doing wrong? Stock TMo US.

shawndh said:
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Would like to know that too!!!

credinho said:
Would like to know that too!!!
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No problem with Bluetooth. I already had a previous version of TomTom installed. Just unzipped the .zip file into program files\navigator and it worked.
You don't have to reregister maps.
I was asked to join MyMaps or something like that. In which you can manually edit maps to keep 'm up to date. Also you can subscribe and download eachothers updates.

vdKarel said:
No problem with Bluetooth. I already had a previous version of TomTom installed. Just unzipped the .zip file into program files\navigator and it worked.
You don't have to reregister maps.
I was asked to join MyMaps or something like that. In which you can manually edit maps to keep 'm up to date. Also you can subscribe and download eachothers updates.
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I was trying to install it now, but I first unnistaled the old version that I had I now I can't install this one.... probably I have to re-install the old version right?
Edit: It worked... I think. But now saiys that I've to activate the maps again.... let's see.

Problem with iGo 8

i have iGo 8 on WinMo and it works fine but when i install it on Android i get a "Please insert your SD card containing iGo 8 content files." is this because the path to the SD card is "/mnt/sdcard/..."? Is there a fix for this yet? or Do we have to wait till NAND? Thanks for all your help

Maybe because igo8 was designed for windows mobile and not android duh. Try igo motonav or igo my way. Dont ask me where to get them. I just know those are made for android. You can just transfer you maps, poi, etc over to the new one.

The problem with iGO for Android is that it is ONLY for HVGA screens yet! no WVGA support for now! The only workaround is to use Motonav which is a redesined iGO for the Motorola phones and WVGA res!

maybe you have license issue with the iGo
only Motonav support WVGA

iGO8 work me, you must have iGO8 folder on the SD card, but it has no 800x600 screen support, so you will see only small screen. Like someone wrote already, MotoNav works great but has very simple UI without special function.

You need to rename the folder "iGo My Way" to
"iGo".
It will work afterwards, though only 1/4 of the screen will be captured, because there are not 800x480 images out there. When I'm driving car, I use WinMob
The best from both WinMob and Android! Hahaha

nemo0405 said:
i have iGo 8 on WinMo and it works fine but when i install it on Android i get a "Please insert your SD card containing iGo 8 content files." is this because the path to the SD card is "/mnt/sdcard/..."? Is there a fix for this yet? or Do we have to wait till NAND? Thanks for all your help
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wat is iGo 8 *??

The problem with that message is that the phone is with plugged in data cable in Mass Storage mode. Either remove the (data) cable from phone or set to other mode (Charge only).
P.S. So many answers on the net and not even 1 (one !!!) helpfull (what a bore ...). I got this problem yesterday and luckily found the solution. Of course, there's always a chance to get this message, if you are using not paid and not cracked version of the problem.

There is a version of iGo My Way for Android which has a 800*480 resolution actually.
I already replied on a thread about the same thing : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9011640#post9011640
Hope this helps.

Mithrandir007 said:
There is a version of iGo My Way for Android which has a 800*480 resolution actually.
I already replied on a thread about the same thing : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9011640#post9011640
Hope this helps.
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sorry to bother, i managed to start the igo (after renaming igo8 folder into igo - otherwise i get "no sd card"), i get the "loading" screen, but at around half of "progress bar" igo just quits, and after a while it says "unable to start .."
any ideas ?

vicai said:
sorry to bother, i managed to start the igo (after renaming igo8 folder into igo - otherwise i get "no sd card"), i get the "loading" screen, but at around half of "progress bar" igo just quits, and after a while it says "unable to start .."
any ideas ?
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I'm sorry,I didn't notice the reply before now, though I really have no idea how to help you for that..

Mithrandir007 said:
I'm sorry,I didn't notice the reply before now, though I really have no idea how to help you for that..
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dont worry. i solved the problem .. basicly you cannot use same igo for WM and android. there has to be igo8 (with all its subfolders) for WM, and separate igo (with same subfolders) for droid .. yes, you have to double everything (maps and buildings that takes up most space) but .. if you use 2 systems on one phone, be ready for double stuff on card too
thank you anyway for responding

wixxer said:
You need to rename the folder "iGo My Way" to
"iGo".
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It was as simple as that.
Thank you for the help!
Much appreciated.

android and win mobile igo8 in the same folder...
vicai said:
dont worry. i solved the problem .. basicly you cannot use same igo for WM and android. there has to be igo8 (with all its subfolders) for WM, and separate igo (with same subfolders) for droid .. yes, you have to double everything (maps and buildings that takes up most space) but .. if you use 2 systems on one phone, be ready for double stuff on card too
thank you anyway for responding
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You do not need 2 copy's.... let me explain:
Igor for windows has some files in different format e.g. zip.
Ally have to do is copy allthe files that ARE different from android to the same locations as the original. Do not delete existing from either install. Map is shared, poi is shared...
Coals, it all works in both.
Hdfanatic

hdfanatic said:
You do not need 2 copy's.... let me explain:
Igor for windows has some files in different format e.g. zip.
Ally have to do is copy allthe files that ARE different from android to the same locations as the original. Do not delete existing from either install. Map is shared, poi is shared...
Coals, it all works in both.
Hdfanatic
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hmmm, not sure how can i use shared folder, as android needs folder called igo, and WM needs folder called igo8. with all subfolders needed in those.
so not really see how can .. for example /content/maps be shared in
/storage card/igo & /storage card/igo8
but never mind, as i said .. MY problem is solved and i have working igo.

vicai said:
hmmm, not sure how can i use shared folder, as android needs folder called igo, and WM needs folder called igo8. with all subfolders needed in those.
so not really see how can .. for example /content/maps be shared in
/storage card/igo & /storage card/igo8
but never mind, as i said .. MY problem is solved and i have working igo.
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Hi,
I followed your instruction from moving the windows IGO8 folder to the root of the sd card and renamed it as IGO (/mnt/sdcard/igo). When I launch IGO (installed IGOMyWay 8.4.2........apk), I have an error message: Missing or incomplete folder: IGO/content/lang
I have checked that the folder IGO/content/lang exists and I have two zip files in the "lang" folder. What did I miss?

NewComer68 said:
Hi,
I followed your instruction from moving the windows IGO8 folder to the root of the sd card and renamed it as IGO (/mnt/sdcard/igo). When I launch IGO (installed IGOMyWay 8.4.2........apk), I have an error message: Missing or incomplete folder: IGO/content/lang
I have checked that the folder IGO/content/lang exists and I have two zip files in the "lang" folder. What did I miss?
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vicai said:
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It works fine with your advise... thanks alot

NewComer68 said:
It works fine with your advise... thanks alot
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you are welcome my friend

There is iGo for 320x240, 320x480 and 800x480. Now once you got the right apk for you screen size you still need maps. Here is the link where you can find the LINKS DELETED LINKING TO PAID APPS / WAREZ