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Where to download Google Maps for TP?

Hi!
Does anybody know from where I can download Google Maps? No, it did not come with the phone. And yes, I know that normally you get it from www.google.com/gmm - except that all I get from there is "Sorry, Google Maps does not work on your HTC TouchDual."
Do you guys get the same message?

use internet explorer to browse google.com/gmm
this is because opera's user agent..

EnOleEikka said:
Hi!
Does anybody know from where I can download Google Maps? No, it did not come with the phone. And yes, I know that normally you get it from www.google.com/gmm - except that all I get from there is "Sorry, Google Maps does not work on your HTC TouchDual."
Do you guys get the same message?
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To be honest I have never come across anyone who didn't have it installed as stock. Where did you get your TP from?
As for downloading it, you will need to search the forum and see if any one has extracted it from their TP as I assume it is a bespoke build for the software

l0st.prophet said:
As for downloading it, you will need to search the forum and see if any one has extracted it from their TP as I assume it is a bespoke build for the software
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no, it's a standard build. And there were problems with it on the diamond with it not shuttiong down the GPS properly and rinsing the battery in around 2.5 to 3 hours.
go to www.google.com/gmm using INTERNET EXPLORER and download the latest version!

l0st.prophet said:
To be honest I have never come across anyone who didn't have it installed as stock. Where did you get your TP from?
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EU units sold in expansys come without it.
I installed it no problem.

It wasn't pre-installed on mine.

zamo_x said:
use internet explorer to browse google.com/gmm
this is because opera's user agent..
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Thanks! That worked. Didn't even occur to me to see if there is IE on this device

agreed, its such a pain in the ass to find the cab file for the latest google maps on the gmm website

sdlopez83 said:
agreed, its such a pain in the ass to find the cab file for the latest google maps on the gmm website
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I'm not sure, but...
http://www.google.com/gmm/GoogleMaps.CAB
I just directly go to that URL with Opera Mobile (case sensitive!) and download the cab

Is the google maps install on the UK version the full version or still linked to the web?

GPS problem or Google maps problem
Hi!
With IE, I got presumably the latest version, which seems to be 2.2.0.19.
However, I can not lock into satellites at all.
Before that I had found one web-site that hosted an earler version that was very quick to find satellites - it just was missing lot of features like the favorites and was nagging all the time about updates.
So the question is, is this a problem with GM? Or the phone otherwise? Here are my settings:
Windows GPS settings:
GPS program port: COM4
GPS hardware port: (None), Baud rate: 4800
Manage GPS automatically: checked
In Google Maps, I've selected the option to get position through Windows (as opposed to manual setup).
Does anybody know any free program that I can use to check out the GPS functionality preferably in a way that would give some deeper access to functionality - like the traditional satellite view? Thanks in advance!

Forgot some details:
I've run the QuickGPS - hope that is not what is confusing the GPS now as I had just had a update before this latest version of GM?
Google Maps just sits there with "searching for GPS-satellites (0)..." and never advances the count from 0...

DO a search and you will find a thread "testing gps" where you will find a tool for "testing gps"!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=420933
Read the other threads on gps performance!!!!!
YOur first lock on satilites can take upto 20mins, even though you have updated quickgps. You need to be stationary and preferably outside.

ardsar said:
DO a search and you will find a thread "testing gps" where you will find a tool for "testing gps"!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=420933
Read the other threads on gps performance!!!!!
YOur first lock on satilites can take upto 20mins, even though you have updated quickgps. You need to be stationary and preferably outside.
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Thanks I'll try that tool.
However, I did have older GM installed previously and it found a lock in just a few minutes. Actually GM doesn't even wait 20 min before it shows you a screen that says that it can not get a fix.

NLS said:
EU units sold in expansys come without it.
I installed it no problem.
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I bought mine from Expansys.co.uk and mine came with it, although that was before the price drop so they may be differant units

you got the UK unit, not the EU one, possibly

NLS said:
you got the UK unit, not the EU one, possibly
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Yes, 1.90.405.1 is the UK ROM.

Same problem with the set I bought in Singapore, no google map included, and thanks for the IE fix, weird why Opera can't do it though.
Cheers.

Same problem with the set I bought in Singapore, no google map included, and thanks for the IE fix, weird why Opera can't do it though.
Cheers.

I just wanted to say, that my Touch Pro doesn't have GoogleMaps preinstalled

GPS app that will search com ports

Hi Guys
I know there is an app that will do this but try as much as I can, I cannot find it using any search engine.
I need to know the name of a GPS app that will search all the com ports for a GPS unit. I had it installed many moons ago and when upgraded I lost it and for the life of me, I can't remember its name. It would basicly search all the com ports one by one, using diferent speeds and report back which were GPS.
Can anyone tell me the name of this app please?
edit: I dont care what the apps main purpose is, I just need to identify my built in GPS details (every setting i've found on google/forum searches hasn't worked)

That'll be GPS Test then.

This is the free Holux viewer. I'm not sure if only works with holux devices, but it certainly scans all com ports for gps.

deedee said:
That'll be GPS Test then.
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That's the one definitively!!!!

neither of which is the one I was after but hey, they do the job a treat! Thanks very much

HTC Diamond GPS without internet connection

Dear friends
I am new in the family. and bit lost on all the threads here.
I have an HTC Touch Diamond, and I want to ask, if I can have the Google Maps without connection to internet, meaning use the inbuild GPS device
activated through satellite. Do I need a program or so? Which one?
Very sorry for the inconvenience.

bump
i need to know too. searched forum but can't see any post on it.. could it be used like a standalone gps navigator? those don't have to pay for internet.

zebragr said:
Dear friends
I am new in the family. and bit lost on all the threads here.
I have an HTC Touch Diamond, and I want to ask, if I can have the Google Maps without connection to internet, meaning use the inbuild GPS device
activated through satellite. Do I need a program or so? Which one?
Very sorry for the inconvenience.
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TomTom Navigator 7 for windows mobile
http://www.tomtom.com/landing_pages/navigator7/en-gb/
Garmin Mobile XT for windows mobile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ2lKW-cVGs
ZorroGPS for windows mobile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6Am6p-YSQ
Just make sure you have an external memory card to store the maps; if you want your GPS software to work without internet than you need map files saved on your device...
Applications like Google Maps use the internet instead of your storage card, and therefore you need a data connection.
You should move this question to the Touch Diamond Board because you never know if the GPS is incompatible or has errors with your device

which version of tomtom

Hi all,
I see that you can now download tomtom v7.916 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556316
which would be the best version for the TD2 ( or an old spv m700 for that matter as thats what i use for sat nav in the car) the QVGA or the VGA
am really interested in the type for each phone
also what version maps should i be buying? I am guessing v8 but does it matter which version map
thanks in advance
Andy

stringman said:
Hi all,
I see that you can now download tomtom v7.916 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556316
which would be the best version for the TD2 ( or an old spv m700 for that matter as thats what i use for sat nav in the car) the QVGA or the VGA
am really interested in the type for each phone
also what version maps should i be buying? I am guessing v8 but does it matter which version map
thanks in advance
Andy
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Mod Edit: Warez is not permitted on XDA first and final warning

In my signature you can see what i have on my TD2 and it works like a charm.
I would upload the .cab but thats not alowd here i'm sorry
Also remember that u install NETCFv35.wm.armv4i and the file down here.

thanks guys
thats the td2 sorted i have got 7.45 but the keyboard is so small!!
anyideas on the spv m700
I have tomtom6 on which works fine but i want to be able to change the cursor colour so i am thinking of the 916.
any idea if the td2 version will work.
finally is there way to find out what maps are compatable with each version
thanks in advance

help
hi mate
wondering if you could help.
trying to setup tt with the setup you have, tt keeps telling me 'no maps found' ?
I have placed them in the root of the sd card and they have ben activated, where am i going wrong?
any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance

It was such a long time ago that i am afraid i cant remember.
i do remember trawling through lots of posts on here and remember seeing lots of post similar post to yours ( and answers)
best thing is to do a search
sorry i can help any more

yasinism said:
hi mate
wondering if you could help.
trying to setup tt with the setup you have, tt keeps telling me 'no maps found' ?
I have placed them in the root of the sd card and they have ben activated, where am i going wrong?
any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
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..try to move them to the "My Documents" directory...
An other issue could be that the maps you are using are not compatible with your tomtom version..

Thanks for all the advice people.
I have managed to get it working, i had to create a 'CurrentMap.dat' file and place it in '\My Documents\TomTom'. This tells tomtom which map to look for.
forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-268022 .html
Works great now!

djg269 said:
In my signature you can see what i have on my TD2 and it works like a charm.
I would upload the .cab but thats not alowd here i'm sorry
Now look here
Also remember that u install NETCFv35.wm.armv4i and the file down here.
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With WM 6.5 you don't need the TomTom Audio Fix anymore
All 7 versions of TomTom wil work with the HTC TD2.
I have had 7.450, 7.915, 7.916 and many different builds.
Now I have v7.916 Build 9192.

There is a new version of TT
TomTom Navigator 7.918.9193

can anyone please let me know what settings you use for Tomtom 7?
For example, do you select the "internal gps" or "other enmea"? If you select the "Other .." then what "COM" and "Baud Rate" do you use?
I have wm6.5 and tomtom 7.45.
Thanks

It depends what you are using
What is your device?
Do you use an external GPS device?
I use what is in my signature en because i use GPSModdriver i take
other nmea - 9600 baud - GPSModdriver

InformationTechnology said:
can anyone please let me know what settings you use for Tomtom 7?
For example, do you select the "internal gps" or "other enmea"? If you select the "Other .." then what "COM" and "Baud Rate" do you use?
I have wm6.5 and tomtom 7.45.
Thanks
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If you select "Other", choose COM4, baud rate can be 4800 or more, 19200 may be a good choice. Note that some versions of Tomtom 7 do not show properly the list of received satellites, both with "internal Gps" or "Other..."
One most recent version of Tomtom solves this problem and also solves the audio cutoff issue (for WM6.1 users).
Aikon

my device is diamond2 and i have installed tt7.45 on it successfully but i do not get any gps signal.
i was wondering is there any particular set up required for it to work?

No i have the TD2 also and in the beginning i used internal GPS and it worked great accept for the lag.
Go to settings from windows and go to external GPS
in Programs my setting says COM4
in Hardware my settings says None and 4800
in the third tab(toegang in dutch) chek the box
Try to install the latest version of TomTom Navigator 7.917.9186
and use GPS Mod Driver http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=571266

InformationTechnology said:
my device is diamond2 and i have installed tt7.45 on it successfully but i do not get any gps signal.
i was wondering is there any particular set up required for it to work?
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...try to get outdoor ;-)
Download the latest Quickgps.
How long did you wait?

I tried outside including on top of the roof at work!!! waited for 30 mins, to signal at all!!!! not even one grey bars!!!
I have the TT 7.45, wm6.5 (official). I have run quick GPS a couple of times as well.
I was wondering if it would help if I cohse to install a custom FW like Dutty's.
But I will try to get the latest TT and GPS Mod Driver and report back here on how I get on.
thanks

InformationTechnology said:
I tried outside including on top of the roof at work!!! waited for 30 mins, to signal at all!!!! not even one grey bars!!!
I have the TT 7.45, wm6.5 (official). I have run quick GPS a couple of times as well.
I was wondering if it would help if I cohse to install a custom FW like Dutty's.
But I will try to get the latest TT and GPS Mod Driver and report back here on how I get on.
thanks
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really strange; I never had such problems; I also didn't need the gps mod driver;
How is tt configured? Built in receiver?

Cyron - which version of TT have you installed?
What settings have you applied (internal GPS, or NMEA with com4)?
thanks

InformationTechnology said:
Cyron - which version of TT have you installed?
What settings have you applied (internal GPS, or NMEA with com4)?
thanks
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..I had all version installed; actualy I use the latest one.
My Settings: Internal GPS
Edit: You can try Google maps (active GPS) to find the satelites.

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