Tom Tom navigation and adding maps

[southernint3l]

I have several maps for Tom Tom,which i received from a friend.The problem that i am having is that whenever i connect via usb and try to use the Tom Tom Home to load the maps(Even putting them in the correct folder on the pc)It still will not show them up.Any ideas on what im doing wrong?And this version that comes with the device is (compared to the other software that is out now)kind of old in the tom tom family.Anyone with any ideas or help would be good.
Last question is that when it trys to update,via the cable connected to the pc,no matter if i try to update the phone data base to the micro drive or internal memory it tells me that the drive is read only.If i put in my memory card it will say that it cannot access the file.
regards

[eagle 1]

Are the maps for version 6 of TomTom? versions lower than 6 will not work. If they are version 6, did your friend activate any of the maps from the package he purchased? If yes, they probably will not activate on your pda unless you call TomTom and have them switch the activation from your old pda( your friends) to your new pda...But that would not cause the problem of transfering them to your device. Did you upgrade your version of TomTom home? they have had several upgrades to the home app. Man, I hate that Home app. It was much easier just copying the maps to your sdcard or microdrive.

[southernint3l]

I have tom tom home on the pc .but they said you should have it on the phone as well,but its not there,ony tom tom.and i dont know what version the maps are

[apphoen]

I have several maps for Tom Tom,which i received from a friend.The problem that i am having is that whenever i connect via usb and try to use the Tom Tom Home to load the maps(Even putting them in the correct folder on the pc)It still will not show them up.Any ideas on what im doing wrong?And this version that comes with the device is (compared to the other software that is out now)kind of old in the tom tom family.Anyone with any ideas or help would be good.
Last question is that when it trys to update,via the cable connected to the pc,no matter if i try to update the phone data base to the micro drive or internal memory it tells me that the drive is read only.If i put in my memory card it will say that it cannot access the file.
regards

Tom-Tom on the Ameo with all the maps of western europe loaded runs like a dog.

Pop along to your nearest torrent site and find iGO, load up and give it a try - it's much better than Tom-Tom (only IMHO), the maps load and scroll quicker and it is just more visually pleasing.

[neildunne]

Make sure you have Bluetooth Explorer UNTICKED. Reset your device and it should find the maps.

[southernint3l]

Make sure you have Bluetooth Explorer UNTICKED. Reset your device and it should find the maps.

You lost me with that.Bluetooth explorer?Now granted i have only had my device a week and have not taken the time ,because of work ,to sit down and actually explore the full functionality of this device.
Regards

[southernint3l]

Tom-Tom on the Ameo with all the maps of western europe loaded runs like a dog.

Pop along to your nearest torrent site and find iGO, load up and give it a try - it's much better than Tom-Tom (only IMHO), the maps load and scroll quicker and it is just more visually pleasing.

I have this program with some maps.I purchased it a while back when i was using my jasjar,because it was alot easier on my resources.

[ltxda]

Tom-Tom on the Ameo with all the maps of western europe loaded runs like a dog.

Pop along to your nearest torrent site and find iGO, load up and give it a try - it's much better than Tom-Tom (only IMHO), the maps load and scroll quicker and it is just more visually pleasing.

Wow, I looked at the iGo website http://www.i-go.com/en/index.php and it looks very nice. Too bad they don't have it for the US yet...unless I missed something.

[lbendlin]

www.oncoursenavigator.com

[mackaby007]

Tom-Tom on the Ameo with all the maps of western europe loaded runs like a dog.

Pop along to your nearest torrent site and find iGO, load up and give it a try - it's much better than Tom-Tom (only IMHO), the maps load and scroll quicker and it is just more visually pleasing.


Mentioned this in another thread. Thanks a bunch apphoen!! That iGo GPS software is brill.:) Bye Bye TomTom.;)

[apphoen]

Wow, I looked at the iGo website http://www.i-go.com/en/index.php and it looks very nice. Too bad they don't have it for the US yet...unless I missed something.

I should have checked first before posting - yeah, unfortunately they only do Europe at the moment. They are expanding though, and because they use Tele-Atlas maps it shouldn't be too long before they do USA & Canada.

Another good thing about iGo is that you don't have to have a PC installer. You just copy to SD/MD and run.

[apphoen]

Mentioned this in another thread. Thanks a bunch apphoen!! That iGo GPS software is brill.:) Bye Bye TomTom.;)

No problem, I used TomTom Mobile in all it's different guises over the years and then a friend suggested iGo. I took TomTom off after only 1 trip with iGo. The only problem I've found so far is that it can't find Pizza Hut in Monchengladbach!

[southernint3l]

I should have checked first before posting - yeah, unfortunately they only do Europe at the moment. -->>Incorrect m8.After doing some research i have IGO My Way 2006 Plus version with US Maps as well as US voices.A bit tedious to set up and put the US voices in the correct place but its ALOT easier to use ,than tom tom which has restrictions out the whatoozie...good suggestion m8!

[sevakm]

Is it possible to cut tomtom navigator 6 maps? I have the USA and Canada maps which take 1GB. I don't want to store all of this on my 2GB miniSD card (I need space for music and stuff), especially since I only need maps of California. I know, one solution is to carry another card, but I don't want to do that. I have tried that and it's really annoying having to switch cards all the time.

[apphoen]

I should have checked first before posting - yeah, unfortunately they only do Europe at the moment. -->>Incorrect m8.After doing some research i have IGO My Way 2006 Plus version with US Maps as well as US voices.A bit tedious to set up and put the US voices in the correct place but its ALOT easier to use ,than tom tom which has restrictions out the whatoozie...good suggestion m8!

That's good news - did you get them straight from the i-Go website?

[apphoen]

Is it possible to cut tomtom navigator 6 maps? I have the USA and Canada maps which take 1GB. I don't want to store all of this on my 2GB miniSD card (I need space for music and stuff), especially since I only need maps of California. I know, one solution is to carry another card, but I don't want to do that. I have tried that and it's really annoying having to switch cards all the time.

Why don't you just run them from the MD?

[southernint3l]

That's good news - did you get them straight from the i-Go website?

I actually pulled a bum of a move and got it from one of my friends that has the installation CD and all the maps(The package deal)It works lovely.Not as bulky to install like TOM TOM and it doesnt take up that much space.So far so good with it!

[wgary]

Is it possible to cut tomtom navigator 6 maps? I have the USA and Canada maps which take 1GB. I don't want to store all of this on my 2GB miniSD card (I need space for music and stuff), especially since I only need maps of California. I know, one solution is to carry another card, but I don't want to do that. I have tried that and it's really annoying having to switch cards all the time.
You might want to try iGuidance, which allows you to load start (even part of state) maps for US and Canada. http://www.inavcorp.com/
I find this an effective solution.

[apphoen]

I actually pulled a bum of a move and got it from one of my friends that has the installation CD and all the maps(The package deal)It works lovely.Not as bulky to install like TOM TOM and it doesnt take up that much space.So far so good with it!

Good deal. I'll definately not go back to TomTom - Hopefully will be getting the Jan 2007 upgrade shortly which should address some of the errant POIs.

[apphoen]

One thing I haven't managed to find is a speed camera database for Germany for it.

If anyone knows where I can find one then please let us all know.

[neildunne]

No speedcams or points of interest for the U.K. either, otherwise i would definatly use this rather than Tomtom. Its much better at re-routing and more pleasing to look at.

[apphoen]

No speedcams or points of interest for the U.K. either, otherwise i would definatly use this rather than Tomtom. Its much better at re-routing and more pleasing to look at.

You can see its European background. I had no problem finding the German version of C&A (H&M). And all of the T-Mobile 'T-Punkt' shops are listed.

To keep within thread subject; I've now installed Voice Command 1.6 and haven't yet tired of asking my Ameo what time it is via my BT headset (possibly the smallest headset I could find too - Samsung H200).

^My second comment was for a different thread - but the red wine had already taken hold..sorry.

[apd]

Unfortunately, I-go doesn't do traffic like TomTom traffic. Other than that, it is superior in every way - smaller, faster, better routing, more configurable - the list goes on

[southernint3l]

Good deal. I'll definately not go back to TomTom - Hopefully will be getting the Jan 2007 upgrade shortly which should address some of the errant POIs.

The maps that i have are for 2007 and with all the speed cams that everyone in this thread is talking about.Later on when i have some time i would not mind uploading.I do not think its against the rules here.

[fatouraee]

I used tomtom and looks pretty good. is there a way of getting free maps for tomtom. like just a state or no. I dont wanna pay the 150 and see there is another one out there.

[ltxda]

I have several maps for Tom Tom,which i received from a friend.The problem that i am having is that whenever i connect via usb and try to use the Tom Tom Home to load the maps(Even putting them in the correct folder on the pc)It still will not show them up.Any ideas on what im doing wrong?And this version that comes with the device is (compared to the other software that is out now)kind of old in the tom tom family.Anyone with any ideas or help would be good.
Last question is that when it trys to update,via the cable connected to the pc,no matter if i try to update the phone data base to the micro drive or internal memory it tells me that the drive is read only.If i put in my memory card it will say that it cannot access the file.
regards

I purchased the full TomTom package and had the same problem. PM me to discuss if you're still having the issue.

[TEENAGEMUTANTNINJATURTLES]

Hi. I too have new maps that I would like to add. My o2 xda originally came with uk maps loaded on it, but now i would like to add USA maps. Is there a specific location where I can place these maps? for example storage/gps/maps? i already have the maps on my memory card, it's just a matter of placing it in the right folder. thanks.