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Tom Tom Buddies

Right ive asked many people about this but ive still not got the answer so i thought i would give it a thread of its own!
How do i get tomtom buddies? Ive now got Version 5.21 and i cant find it anywhere, on the tomtom site it just says i need a my tomtom account which i have but its no where to be seen on my PDA?
I have looked through the main menu and there isnt a PLUS Services anywhere, and the same in preferences

It's only available on the TomTom Go models with bluetooth, and uses your mobile phone's GPRS connection.
Seems silly to leave it out of TomTom Mobile, but for now, they have.

free navitation?

Hi, i started posting this in another forum here on xda but i guess it will be better to post it here.
I am looking for a free gps-system to my HCT HD2, and by free i also mean offline!!
If anybody knows a way to reset the trial on CoPilot that would be fine too, but i'm not going to do a hard reset...
I have looked in the post with all the apps for HD2 under GPS but i cant find a free navigation system. I have tried the NavyComputer and i love the way it works, but theres no GPS inbuild (unless you record a road and then play it).
Thx Qwak

qwak said:
Hi, i started posting this in another forum here on xda but i guess it will be better to post it here.
I am looking for a free gps-system to my HCT HD2, and by free i also mean offline!!
If anybody knows a way to reset the trial on CoPilot that would be fine too, but i'm not going to do a hard reset...
I have looked in the post with all the apps for HD2 under GPS but i cant find a free navigation system. I have tried the NavyComputer and i love the way it works, but theres no GPS inbuild (unless you record a road and then play it).
Thx Qwak
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way not bay a license from a real good working navigation software?
I have one, I have all the updates I need and also the location where my frends are ( the cops )
a full license is not to expensive! fore 100$ all your problems are solft! and it works.

way not bay a license from a real good working navigation software?
I have one, I have all the updates I need and also the location where my frends are ( the cops )
a full license is not to expensive! fore 100$ all your problems are solft! and it works.
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i know i might just should buy one but i know that if i buy the copilot v8, in a month there will be a CoPilot v9, so im really just looking for some freeware...
I know that i can keep saying that there will come something new out all the time and therefore i should not buy anything but i just dont need a GPS that much.. its most for fun...

Use google because there's too many apps to post. Some work in the way that you download the maps off google maps and it uses it's program to navigate through them. Just search and you'll find it. Only thing is, you get what you pay for. Some work great in some areas, but others report problems in others.

well..
I did a google search before posting but it came up with alot of programs that used the 3g-network to get the positions witch is not free, nor very precise!! Neigher of the programs had a navigations-system inbuild so it was just to see where you were and maybe record a road...
I was just hoping that someone had tried a good one and would share that with us...
Or mayeb if someone had a list of available gps-programs so i could test them myself...
Thx Qwak

such I already mentioned before, thair are two difrent gps cistems thay who worked on a stand alone based, I will mean thay have there maps on your sd and don't beet a 3g connection thay works
ore the sistems like Google maps, it is free but it needs 3g and I don't see it like a gps but more like a plan who says where you are.
by the way I don't know about withc software application you was talking about but with my full lecence I have access on evry update fore a year! and if I will next yer also have the new updates it caust me only 35$!? so I don't think a really software is so expensive!
certainly not if you can bay you a htc hd2, bay a gps license will also work!?
and if you are looking fore cracks; you lost your time here! the ruels are clear here.

Don't use google maps, use Bing maps since it has actual navigation.
I prefer it over google maps, for now.

Bing is great. you can find it in Marketplace.

thx
Thx for the bing app, its surely better than googlemaps, although its on english... anybody knows if theres a danish pack for it?

I incidently re-newed my Copilot Live 8 trial by simply removing the licp8.dat file from the windows folder! Good luck!

I have OnStar and compared it to Bing. Bing seems (MHO) a lot better than OnStar.
1. Cost is free with Bing compare to OnStar $ per year.
2. Can set up route prior to getting into car.
3. If I deviate from route, Bing immediately does a re-route without asking.
4. Bing notifies you of turns 1/2 mile, 1,000 Feet.
5. When you are close to destination, Bing tells you whether it is on the Right or Left side of road.
Again, just my opinion, any comments?

Cheers
Hi, I just wanted to say Thank you to Megarock. Removing the icp8.dat file gave me another 15 day trial to play with. Brill

omg, IT WORKS
Thanx soo much Megarock, now i have free copilot forever!!
Though, you have to set it up again every time, but i found a way around that:
1. Delete the licp8.dat form the windows folder.
2. Open copilot and set up a new account and all the other stuff
3. backup the new licp8.dat to your memory card
4. when the trial expires just delete the licp.dat and copy the other one to your windows-folder.
(the one you copy to the windows folder is the backup you made 15 days ago, just after finishing the setup)
Hoped it helped someone
Thx again, Qwak

GPS Google Maps 1.4 (TG01)

hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked before, but is there anyway to enable the gps to fully work google maps with out any need of data connections? i click on settings but dunno what COM ports to change :S do we need third party apps? i heard abt gpsplex or something. pls post a step by step guide to enable gps!!!
Thanks in advance!

olyloh6696 said:
hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked before, but is there anyway to enable the gps to fully work google maps with out any need of data connections? i click on settings but dunno what COM ports to change :S do we need third party apps? i heard abt gpsplex or something. pls post a step by step guide to enable gps!!!
Thanks in advance!
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As far as I know it's not possible to use google maps without data connection...
You'll need 3rd party app:Igo8, tomtom, sygic mobile, etc if you want maps without data connection...
You'll only need gpsplex(or similar) for using multiple gps apps...

bib*oops said:
As far as I know it's not possible to use google maps without data connection...
You'll need 3rd party app:Igo8, tomtom, sygic mobile, etc...
You'll only need gpsplex(or similar) for using multiple gps apps...
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Other sat nav programs are not needed for googlemaps, the default TG01 com port is 9 with a baudrate of 4500, but updated roms can change that (mine is com4 atm).

ZedEx48K said:
Other sat nav programs are not needed for googlemaps, the default TG01 com port is 9 with a baudrate of 4500, but updated roms can change that (mine is com4 atm).
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More accurate:the default TG01 com port is GPD9!

AFAIK Google Maps 4.1 (not 1.4) cannot work without data connection as all maps data are off-board (on Google servers).
As it has been said : iGo (8 or Primo) works great. TomTom may have problems connecting to GPS but that should be ok if using GPSMod Driver.
(I hate TomTom since the day I discored iGo)
And COM is GPD9 as bib*oops said (this is a virtual serial port) and speed is 4800 bauds (not 4500).

if these aren't still work. Please try to serch GPSGate.

I think google maps need data connections, won't work on GPS solely. However, I tried something called 'Rummble' - not a map app, but free on market place for finding nearest 'spots of interest' if that's what you want to use it for. It detects ur location by GPS but doesn't generate the list of nearest 'spots of interest' without data connection!

tanks for all the help guys, but i have managed to get it sorted out in june! cheers anyway to all those who contributed

Best offline GPS maps application?

Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you

OSMAND
Try OSMAND from the Market. You can download data for offline use/per country and you only use GPS - no data/internet required. Note: you'll only need internet access to get directions.
Robin

robinmat said:
Try OSMAND from the Market. You can download data for offline use/per country and you only use GPS - no data/internet required. Note: you'll only need internet access to get directions.
Robin
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Yeah, I need something for offline directions as well

riahc3 said:
Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you
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Try Copilot or iGO, both are very good as GPS.
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Can you guys clarify? Somebody mentioned that you need a data connection for GPS to function altogether. Is this not true?

nice topic, i have a same question too. Is there any apps u dont need to connect to internet to get direction and maps? Just use only GPS

you do need a connection with a simcard for the gps to work quickly yes. i tried my G1 without a sim and it hadnt locked onto my location in over 30 minutes. tried with sim card in and it was almost instant. i think it relies on positioning from the antennas for your phone first then produces a more accurate location with gps.
oh and im trying out navigon on mine

router54g said:
Can you guys clarify? Somebody mentioned that you need a data connection for GPS to function altogether. Is this not true?
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You don't need data plan or internet for GPS if you are using Copilot or IGO. Copilot has offline GPS,which it is similar to any other GPS you buy for electronic store. In Copilot and iGO, all maps are stored in sdcard.
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you do need a connection with a simcard for the gps to work quickly yes. i tried my G1 without a sim and it hadnt locked onto my location in over 30 minutes. tried with sim card in and it was almost instant. i think it relies on positioning from the antennas for your phone first then produces a more accurate location with gps.
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Look up A-GPS.
You do not need a simcard or a data connection to have GPS work.

try MapDroyd im using it most of the time. Their maps is very healful when you are in a City or a well known city but works poor when you are in a province. not recommended for adventure.

riahc3 said:
Look up A-GPS.
You do not need a simcard or a data connection to have GPS work.
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cheers man. will have a look for that one later. as far as i knew you didnt need a data plan but did need a simcard in for it to find your location quicker.
Is there any GPS map apps i can use on my G1 that will work as navgon doesnt appear to do so due to no sim card.

good find, thanks for the info

riahc3 said:
Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you
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The latest Google Maps automatically cache your viewed maps on your SD card.

You can download a route, both outward and return using google maps, before you leave home on your wifi.
I also use the app 'bluetooth gps provider' and an old tomtom receiver, as the built in gps receiver on my magic is virtually non existant!
I find osmand a bit eratic, but its not a bad back up.

Navigon is a good choice, they claim you only need internet to download your maps and thats it

I'm looking for an app like that too. Ive been using a cracked version of Ndrive and it is pretty cool but it takes like an eternity to load.

Is any if the recommendations works with maps of Israel?
There are plenty of programs, but almost none for Israel.

when i use an offline navigator i select aura sygic... its cool... has a lot of extras...
and you only must to download the maps and mlm file and put it in maps file...

Mapdroid is good. You can try locus free maps too! I've personally used it and its really working good for me!

munky-head said:
Is any if the recommendations works with maps of Israel?
There are plenty of programs, but almost none for Israel.
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Locus free maps would work for you i think. Working alrite for me in pakistan where where lil of dese sorta apps usually work

Can I install/use Garmin Streetpilot GPS without 3G/EDGE?

Hi:
I am kind of regret that I got the HTC Windows 7 phone. Now I can't use any of the old apps like spacetime, tomtom from my windows 6.5 mobile since I won't be able to install the cabs on the Windows 7 phone. This sucks so bad. How could Microsoft do this?
I see that Garmin came out with a Garmin Streetpilot GPS in the market place for $38.99.
I don't want to buy it until I know what I am buying.
Will I be able to use the Garmin Streetpilot GSPS on my HtC surround 7 phone if I don't have 3G/Edge? I don't want to pay $50 for a data plan every month.
Can I download the maps and everything else via wifi and GPS will work on the road since I can't connect to the internet on the road with wifi?
Thanks

No, you cannot download any maps upfront.

Wow. Now I really regretting getting the windows 7 phone. Even if I buy the Garmin Streetpilot, I can't use it if I don't have a data plan for 3G or Edge.
According to this link: blog.gsmarena.com/garmin-streetpilot-now-available-for-windows-phone-7-priced-at-39-99/, it seems you can download maps for your route in advance. i just want to know if you can do it with wifi only when available.
Unfortunately, the application does not come with the maps built-in and they are downloaded on an on-demand basis. But you can download the maps for your route in advance before heading out and if required the application will download the rest over 3G, Wi-Fi or EDGE.
Thanks

Or you can use Navigon

hey,
bud you can you use navigon v3 for you wp7....trust me theres no data charges and you can download any map...just google it....its pretty good!!

Google is not needed - just search xda wp7 forums ("Software development"). All googled info came from here, XDA

This link will help you

Thanks. I have a HTC Surround 7 which is already unlocked when I bought it.
It seems I also need to jailbreak the phone as well inorder to install apps not in the Marketplace. It seems scary since I may damage my phone and cannot use it anymore.
nick0007 said:
hey,
bud you can you use navigon v3 for you wp7....trust me theres no data charges and you can download any map...just google it....its pretty good!!
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Hi:
I follow the link to install Navigon 3 on wp7.0, I did not add maps or do anything.
I just launch Navigon select afterwards, it started to download some 2GB files from the internet and I don't know what. after the install. I started it again and it says "The use of navigon select' was free of charge for 2 years. This period has expired."
I thought it was free?
Any idea why?
Thanks
007ru said:
This link will help you
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You didn't read the directions. It is a hacked version. You need the Android maps & Data files. I just uploaded the data file that work with USA maps in the Navigon 3.0 thread. You need to "find" the maps on your own as discussion of wares is not allowed on XDA. You need to disable data/wifi on the device & run a special server that the creator included with the modified XAP. For more & full instructions, read the thread.

I need the North America Maps. From this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919612
I need to extract the ipa file to get the maps. How do I do that? What tool?
Thanks

Thanks. I live in Canada and I need Canada maps for Navigon v3. I don't know where to get it.
Any links?

wingchan said:
Thanks. I live in Canada and I need Canada maps for Navigon v3. I don't know where to get it.
Any links?
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We can not post links for the maps here, as it's considered warez & warez are against XDA terms of service. You'll have to "find" them on your own. Some people have posted hints in different threads. Just look around...