TomTom 6.010 on WM6

[mcwtrekkie]

Hi, Ive just installed TomTom 6.010 on WM6, but I can never get a GPS signal.

If I go to configure my GPS device in TOMTOM, which type of receiver do I select? The NMEA GPS? (I'm assuming this is COM5:9600, too)

Please help lol :(

[RSnewton]

Mines set up as:

Other NMEA GPS reciever
GPS Baud Rate 57600
Com 4

and Tomtom 6 works perfectly.

I had to use the tomtom 6 patch listed in an earlier post as my tomtom wouldn't work under Win Mobile 6, have you had to do the same.

[Optika]

It takes 5 to 10 minutes to find GPS signal some times (spesialy for the first time)
On some ROM versions it is immidiate. experiment...
My Com port is 0, but before i pair it with my HTC.

I use original Tom-Tom GPS

[zoharbl]

It takes 5 to 10 minutes to find GPS signal some times (spesialy for the first time)
On some ROM versions it is immidiate. experiment...
My Com port is 0, but before i pair it with my HTC.

I use original Tom-Tom GPS
Excuse me, but I'm a bit confused...what exactly are you pairing with the HTC? The GPS?
Why are you using external BT GPS instead of the internal one? is it due to low satellite reception?...cause I do this as well, since I have sun shields on my car, and the BT GPS is placed on the shield on a clear location where the reception is much better.
The internal is mapped to Port 4, but actually it is on Port 5.

[mcwtrekkie]

cheers thanks. works great now :)

i havent had to update tomtom at all yet, but im not using a particularly kosher version *ahem* (although i do have a tomtom 6 lisence, just not for the maps im using)

[JasjarMan]

If you run QUICK GPS BEFORE opening tomtom it finds the satellites pretty fast (at least for me). If I do not run it tomtom takes a long time to locate the satellites.

[walshieau]

Hi, Ive just installed TomTom 6.010 on WM6, but I can never get a GPS signal.

If I go to configure my GPS device in TOMTOM, which type of receiver do I select? The NMEA GPS? (I'm assuming this is COM5:9600, too)

Please help lol :(

you should be using the update 6.030 for TomTom 6 with devices with internal GPS :)

[apd]

you should be using the update 6.030 for TomTom 6 with devices with internal GPS :)

I agree - it is much more reliable like that.

[doncsunny]

you should be using the update 6.030 for TomTom 6 with devices with internal GPS :)

?? well i have 6.0.10 and it works beside the fact that the menu is not visible (but clicking opens the settings box etc).

The main question i have:

How can i add an additional map manually? I have GB + major roads of WE. I have France maps. Just copying is not enough... so what else can i do?

[apd]

?? well i have 6.0.10 and it works beside the fact that the menu is not visible (but clicking opens the settings box etc).

The main question i have:

How can i add an additional map manually? I have GB + major roads of WE. I have France maps. Just copying is not enough... so what else can i do?

You should only have to copy the map subdirectory (probably called France for this map) into the root of your SD card and Tomtom will be able to find it.

[tom.bonomo@certu.com]

A search of this forum does not seem to reveal the location of the latest TomTom Navigator 6.x patch that allows said software that I just purchased to run on my newly purchased x7501, which has the Windows Mobile 6 2.19 ROM code flashed.

What / where is the latest TomTom 6.x patch?
Is there a later, proven, "better" 2.x WM6 ROM available?
Alternately, what tools are used to develop the ROM flash code and application patches?

Thanks,

Tom

[ltxda]

A search of this forum does not seem to reveal the location of the latest TomTom Navigator 6.x patch that allows said software that I just purchased to run on my newly purchased x7501, which has the Windows Mobile 6 2.19 ROM code flashed.

What / where is the latest TomTom 6.x patch?
Is there a later, proven, "better" 2.x WM6 ROM available?
Alternately, what tools are used to develop the ROM flash code and application patches?

Thanks,

Tom

If you're looking for tools there is a section within the forum for this and you can also check multiple Wiki pages.

TomTom 6.x works well on my Athena running WM6. Never had to install a patch to get it to work.

[victoradjei]

If you're looking for tools there is a section within the forum for this and you can also check multiple Wiki pages.

TomTom 6.x works well on my Athena running WM6. Never had to install a patch to get it to work.

To add to that, I normally do not do any settings. I just install after every flash and start the program and leave device near my window and go off to have a coffee. After several minutes it sees the sats, and maps etc. That is it. The rest is automatic the next time I start and goes faster.
Alway s have the maps and voices folders installed (copied;)) to card.

[CarlosA]

You should only have to copy the map subdirectory (probably called France for this map) into the root of your SD card and Tomtom will be able to find it.
if i don´t have sd card the tomtom 6.030 don´t works ??? i installed on microdrive but don´t find the maps ???? any idea??? thanks

[Madhadder]

Its cause your copy of TT6 (6030) isn't correctly hacked to allow the use of the maps you have.. Try another mod/hack ;)

[tom.bonomo@certu.com]

I am having no success installing TomTom Navigator HOME 6.010 on my x7501, which has the 2.19 WM6 ROM flash.

I have unsuccessfully tried twiddling the user interface settings that seem as if they may affect the outcome.

When executed on a laptop running Vista, without WM5torage, the installation program does not recognize the x7501 as a valid installation location. Attempting installation while running WM5torage 1.75 causes a WM5torage hang and the x7501 needs a reset to connect to a laptop running Vista, and results in a "<file name> not found" error message after WM5torage ceases functioning. One file might get copied, most often none get copied successfully.

Installing from various locations and combinations with the ppc cab file results in a "Installation of <cab file> failed" message, to the system, microdrive and/or the 4GB microSDHC card.

Though new to the xda and mobile device space, I am reasonably experienced otherwise. As painful as this might be for both of us, please tell me, step by step, how you successfully installed TomTom Navigator HOME 6.010 onto your x7501. Please do not assume anything, as I have likely missed something simple. I would need to know the versions of software used, e.g. ROM, WM5torage, Navigator.

According to the TomTom web site, Navigator 6 on WM6 is not supported.

Thank you,

Tom

[victoradjei]

Someone has another version here. You need legal maps to use;)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=322243

[ltxda]

I am having no success installing TomTom Navigator HOME 6.010 on my x7501, which has the 2.19 WM6 ROM flash.

I have unsuccessfully tried twiddling the user interface settings that seem as if they may affect the outcome.

When executed on a laptop running Vista, without WM5torage, the installation program does not recognize the x7501 as a valid installation location. Attempting installation while running WM5torage 1.75 causes a WM5torage hang and the x7501 needs a reset to connect to a laptop running Vista, and results in a "<file name> not found" error message after WM5torage ceases functioning. One file might get copied, most often none get copied successfully.

Installing from various locations and combinations with the ppc cab file results in a "Installation of <cab file> failed" message, to the system, microdrive and/or the 4GB microSDHC card.

Though new to the xda and mobile device space, I am reasonably experienced otherwise. As painful as this might be for both of us, please tell me, step by step, how you successfully installed TomTom Navigator HOME 6.010 onto your x7501. Please do not assume anything, as I have likely missed something simple. I would need to know the versions of software used, e.g. ROM, WM5torage, Navigator.

According to the TomTom web site, Navigator 6 on WM6 is not supported.

Thank you,

Tom

I had a similar problem installing the retail/downloaded copy of TomTom onto my device. I called TomTom support and they couldn't figure it out. I eventually figured out where the installation files were, extracted them and moved them over to my SD card. Then I installed them from there without any problem. I asked tech support to document the procedure I implemented to get this done in case they have other people with the same problem. Hope this helps. I'm slammed with work now or else I would look to see which files I used and post the info. I'm sure if you're familiar with installing CABs from the device you'll be able to tinker around a bit and find them. One thing I remember is that I had to extract the CAB on the CD or DVD before I was able to access the actual installation files. The first CAB is the archive and the CABs inside the archive are the installation files.

[simoncells.com]

Actually, Tomtom has officially released this update...
http://www.tomtom.com/support/product.php?ID=1401&Language=4&query=update&FID=6814

Basically, d/l the latest version of TT Home, insert your mem card or connect the device (mem card only 4 Vista), and click the D/L button on the above page.

Then follow the instructions. If it doesn't install, then you can manually pull the
cab file from:
(C:\Users\XXXX\Documents\TomTom\HOME\Downloads).
Then open with Winrar, and extract the ttn.cab file located in the 2577 folder.
Transfer to the card/device, run it, and you should be good to go.

Last note: Palm has an official update available on their site here:
http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/gps_nav.html
which appears to be the same exact file (same size).

Hope that helps...

[afico]

hey guys i just want to copy the tomtom map to the microdrive via activesync but when trying to copy cline.dat i have an error what can i do to copy this file to the microdrive?

[Madhadder]

Settings | USB | Uncheck "Use Advanced Networking" and try again.

[azcaddman]

or search here for wm5storage program.

[naiknb]

Hi Guys,

Thanks in advance, i have gone through this site numerous times but still haven't been able to get my TomTom working on my new Treo750 and Ox-XDA IIs both running WM6.

I have GPS receiver in my cradle which works like a jam on my previous Treo650 (Running PalmOS). But since upgrading to this WM device it has become a night mare can't get it right particularly the way windows is handling com ports.

Can any one please guide me on how to get it going as I don't have PDA with in-build GPS receiver nor bluetooth receiver only this serial connected receiver.

Thanks

Nilesh

[tubzy100]

hi folks

1.im on the hunt for the above but cannot find anywhere where they sell the MICRO SD version. Ami Wrong?? i have heard of minisd but vario 3 takes MICRO SD.

2. when one buys the card is it already PREINSTALLED or does one need a degree to get it working

[ltxda]

Hi Guys,

Thanks in advance, i have gone through this site numerous times but still haven't been able to get my TomTom working on my new Treo750 and Ox-XDA IIs both running WM6.

I have GPS receiver in my cradle which works like a jam on my previous Treo650 (Running PalmOS). But since upgrading to this WM device it has become a night mare can't get it right particularly the way windows is handling com ports.

Can any one please guide me on how to get it going as I don't have PDA with in-build GPS receiver nor bluetooth receiver only this serial connected receiver.

Thanks

Nilesh

Sorry but you`ve posted to the wrong forum. Please post to the correct forum. This is only for Athena phones.

[ltxda]

hi folks

1.im on the hunt for the above but cannot find anywhere where they sell the MICRO SD version. Ami Wrong?? i have heard of minisd but vario 3 takes MICRO SD.

2. when one buys the card is it already PREINSTALLED or does one need a degree to get it working

Athena phones only here...please post to the correct forum. Also, might consider calling TomTom sales and asking them, no? They have a list of resellers they can refer you to. Hope this helps.

[tubzy100]

sorry i posted it here :(