TomTom 6 Guide for HTC Kaiser (FAQ)

[ewingr]

I used TomTom, 6.030, on my first real trip, and loved it.

But, on the last day, my phone now reboots when I launch TomTom. When I cilck on the I Agree, it reboots.

To try to remedy, I have:


Backed up the SD card
Formatted the SD
Copied backup files to it
Given failure, I then uninstalled TomTom
Reinisalled


No success.


Any ideas?

[EDIT]
I just tried a Center on GPS in Microsoft Live, and it reboots when doing that too. I guess it must be a problem with the GPS hardware in the phone. I'm calling AT&T Support to see what they tell me. I bet I have to do a hard reset...something I've been dreading.

[Jay2TheRescue]

I used TomTom, 6.030, on my first real trip, and loved it.

But, on the last day, my phone now reboots when I launch TomTom. When I cilck on the I Agree, it reboots.

To try to remedy, I have:


Backed up the SD card
Formatted the SD
Copied backup files to it
Given failure, I then uninstalled TomTom
Reinisalled


No success.


Any ideas?

[EDIT]
I just tried a Center on GPS in Microsoft Live, and it reboots when doing that too. I guess it must be a problem with the GPS hardware in the phone. I'm calling AT&T Support to see what they tell me. I bet I have to do a hard reset...something I've been dreading.
Sounds like now is the perfect time to upgrade to the new ATT ROM since you're going to have to reinstall everything anyway.

-Jay

[3uk]

Sorry , if asked before , but where I can get TomTom 6.30 ? I tried installing 6.32 and I get the "ROM not required version" error. :)

[myv6mustang]

I have a TOMTOM questions. I installed from SD card. What files can i delete without adersly affecting the program becasue there were a lot of files in the root of the SD.

[ewingr]

Well, interesting. My Tilt was rebooting no matter what software was utilizing the GPS: Google, MS LIve, Tomtom, and MS Live.

I called into AT&T support, and ultlimately installed their nav software ,and that rebooted it too. So, we did a hard reset, and it still rebooted it.

So they forwarded me to warranty, and they are sending me a replacement phone (refurbished, I'm sure).

Well, I had backed the phone up before the hard reset. So, while waiting on the replacement, I did a restore. Guess what: it works now. I didn't expect that, given that it was rebooting right after the hard reset.

So, I'm debating about it, but I guess I will likely send this one back.

Re: that new rom, I guess I will do that too. I've been reading a lot about some of the cooked roms, and am contemplating trying one of them. Although, they all seem to have some issues, and some software I don't want. Would be great if I could go through a custom screen on implementation of the cooked roms and choose what I want and dont.

I'll keep ya'll posted.

RE: the 6.30 verson, I got it at tomtom.com. I browsed around for their updated software, and ultimately found it and downloaded it, and installed it throught TomTom home.

[tepss]

I've just tried to install it on duttys 6.1 rom and it says i need to upgrade to proper rom to instal it. Any solutions?

[Ematt]

Is there a way for TomTom to give the vocal instruction through the Bluetooth headset ?

Thanks
Jean-Yves
Hello,

there is a software called BlueTooth Audio from Triangle Powers Software. It basically puts all audio trough the BT headset including the audio from TomTom.

Hope that helps for you.

Matt

[kuzco1]

Hi,
I have installed TT6.032 on my Kaiser (VPA Compact V with a new ROM from KaiserHTC_GER_1.56.407.3Reconstructed).
(Orginal radio was 1.27.12.11, the new one in the ROM above is the same)

Unfortunatley I get no GPS signal. I have doen a QuickGPS but TT6 always say "Waiting for a valid GPS signal..." (built-in GPS receiver). I have tested the Kaiser directly beside a window and have waited more than 60 min - nothing happens.

Any ideas ?

REgards
kuzco1

[WebAgents]

I have a TOMTOM questions. I installed from SD card. What files can i delete without adersly affecting the program becasue there were a lot of files in the root of the SD.


I'm hoping for an answer to this too...:)

Also, I installed the taster version and then replaced with 6.030 and the voice seems tobe a lot quieter. Anyone else found this?

[kuzco1]

Hi,
I have installed TT6.032 on my Kaiser (VPA Compact V with a new ROM from KaiserHTC_GER_1.56.407.3Reconstructed).
(Orginal radio was 1.27.12.11, the new one in the ROM above is the same)

Unfortunatley I get no GPS signal. I have doen a QuickGPS but TT6 always say "Waiting for a valid GPS signal..." (built-in GPS receiver). I have tested the Kaiser directly beside a window and have waited more than 60 min - nothing happens.

Any ideas ?

REgards
kuzco1

BTW: GPSTest shows that GPS is running, but TT6 says it is not.

[holmanm]

Hi,
I have installed TT6.032 on my Kaiser (VPA Compact V with a new ROM from KaiserHTC_GER_1.56.407.3Reconstructed).
(Orginal radio was 1.27.12.11, the new one in the ROM above is the same)

Unfortunatley I get no GPS signal. I have doen a QuickGPS but TT6 always say "Waiting for a valid GPS signal..." (built-in GPS receiver). I have tested the Kaiser directly beside a window and have waited more than 60 min - nothing happens.

Any ideas ?

REgards
kuzco1

If it says "Waiting for a valid GPS signal..." then it found the GPS just fine. You need to take it outside, you either are at a window not facing south or blocked, or the glass has a coating on it preventing the signal from getting through.

[sdlopez83]

I reinstalled tomtom with a new flash and new sd card.

I lost tomtom traffic functionability I have my proxy disabled. Is there anything else I'm missing I can't remember what I did before when it was working?

[Jay2TheRescue]

I reinstalled tomtom with a new flash and new sd card.

I lost tomtom traffic functionability I have my proxy disabled. Is there anything else I'm missing I can't remember what I did before when it was working?
Under TomTom plus settings there should be an enable/disable wireless data icon.

-Jay

[Jay2TheRescue]

I've been a TomTom user for quite a while, but I was wondering if this function was available. Say I had 5 errands to run that day. What I would like to do is enter the 5 addresses, and have it order them in the most efficient route. When I've tried this once before in a town I wasn't familiar with it just navigated me in the order I entered them, and later I found out that my third stop was only 3 blocks away from by first stop, but stop 2 was a mile away. Can this be done?

Thanks again, Jay

[sdlopez83]

Under TomTom plus settings there should be an enable/disable wireless data icon.

-Jay

Yea i did that too... still nuttin.

[look9001]

After installing Dutty's latest ROM and a new radio then reinstalling tomtom the position is wrong. No matter what I do my position on the map is out by about 40-50 meters, I don't this is due to screen update lag since it's like this when the phone is sitting still. Anyone seen anything like this before?

[myv6mustang]

After installing Dutty's latest ROM and a new radio then reinstalling tomtom the position is wrong. No matter what I do my position on the map is out by about 40-50 meters, I don't this is due to screen update lag since it's like this when the phone is sitting still. Anyone seen anything like this before?

I think the accuracy of any comercial GPS system is only 10 meters. Throw it into a small package with all interference and the distance is off more. Some times when i apporach a street it says turn 200 yards but i know its not two football fields from the turn so i just take it for what its worth, besides i always consider GPS units as a guide versus follwing them to the letter. 30 meters is good accuracy.:cool:

[look9001]

Thanks but it's out by more than that, so much that it can be misleading. Also I had it installed previously and it was spot on, so I know it can be better using the hardware that I have. It's almost as if it needs calibrating somehow.

[myv6mustang]

Thanks but it's out by more than that, so much that it can be misleading. Also I had it installed previously and it was spot on, so I know it can be better using the hardware that I have. It's almost as if it needs calibrating somehow.

Do you have another GPS program running? Sometimes when i run Navison and TomTom its really latent, other than that i dont have anything for you

[myv6mustang]

Under TomTom plus settings there should be an enable/disable wireless data icon.

-Jay

Have you tried turning off HSPDA? Turn that off then give it a go.

[look9001]

Do you have another GPS program running? Sometimes when i run Navison and TomTom its really latent, other than that i dont have anything for you

Nope, nothing.

[elknimrod]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jyavenard
Is there a way for TomTom to give the vocal instruction through the Bluetooth headset ?

Thanks
Jean-Yves

Quote:
Hello,

there is a software called BlueTooth Audio from Triangle Powers Software. It basically puts all audio trough the BT headset including the audio from TomTom.

Hope that helps for you.

Matt
---------------------------------------------

These people have closed their doors. Any other programs?

Thanks,

Ed

[mistabeo]

im lost.. the FAQ part doesn't explain a few things. im a newb, so i don't know how it all works.

basically i install tomtom to the phone, and then load maps on to my SD card right? that's what i *think* im reading, but i dont know what the other steps are to get the maps installed.

i've been trying to install this for the past 2+ hours but i'm completely lost.

[rsolomon]

im lost.. the FAQ part doesn't explain a few things. im a newb, so i don't know how it all works.

The FAQ is specific to using this software on the Kaiser - basic operation of TomTom including loading maps via TomTom HOME is covered in the TomTom documentation included with the product you purchased.

[elknimrod]

The answer I found that worked, from the FAQ, is to use BT Audio810. Works like a charm on my Tilt running the Blackwood ROM.

Thanks,

Ed


Quote:
Originally Posted by jyavenard
Is there a way for TomTom to give the vocal instruction through the Bluetooth headset ?

Thanks
Jean-Yves

Quote:
Hello,

there is a software called BlueTooth Audio from Triangle Powers Software. It basically puts all audio trough the BT headset including the audio from TomTom.

Hope that helps for you.

Matt
---------------------------------------------

These people have closed their doors. Any other programs?

Thanks,

Ed

[Nghiem]

im lost.. the FAQ part doesn't explain a few things. im a newb, so i don't know how it all works.

basically i install tomtom to the phone, and then load maps on to my SD card right? that's what i *think* im reading, but i dont know what the other steps are to get the maps installed.

i've been trying to install this for the past 2+ hours but i'm completely lost.

Buy the legit Tomtom 6 DVD; if you still have issue, read this FAQ then you'll be fine.

[chipsxj]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jyavenard
Is there a way for TomTom to give the vocal instruction through the Bluetooth headset ?

Thanks
Jean-Yves

Quote:
Hello,

there is a software called BlueTooth Audio from Triangle Powers Software. It basically puts all audio trough the BT headset including the audio from TomTom.

Hope that helps for you.

Matt
---------------------------------------------

These people have closed their doors. Any other programs?

Thanks,

Ed


Any other programs that will do this that anyone knows of?

Thanks

[elknimrod]

Any other programs that will do this that anyone knows of?

Thanks

Look at post #276 in this thread.

Ed

[chipsxj]

Look at post #276 in this thread.

Ed

The answer I found that worked, from the FAQ, is to use BT Audio810. Works like a charm on my Tilt running the Blackwood ROM.

Thanks,

Ed
The only reference I can find of BT Audio810 is in your post.

Can you provide some direction or clarification to location?

Thank you

[elknimrod]

The only reference I can find of BT Audio810 is in your post.

Can you provide some direction or clarification to location?

Thank you

Sure, it's part of the BT FAQ. Go to the link and scroll down, you find it under the heading "Microsoft BT Stack"
http://tinyurl.com/33gh6z

Or get it here; http://tinyurl.com/3d5lmv

Ed

[chipsxj]

Sure, it's part of the BT FAQ. Go to the link and scroll down, you find it under the heading "Microsoft BT Stack"
http://tinyurl.com/33gh6z

Or get it here; http://tinyurl.com/3d5lmv

Ed

Thank you for your clarification and help.

[DaveShaw]

@MoD's

Can we Sticky this in this Forum, please?

That way we can Flame people to read the stickies :D (Joking). But seriously, it covers a lot of common problems.

Thx
Dave

[SpecCled Trout]

I have a TyTN II delivered by the lovely folks at Orange (i.e. no TT as they want you to buy the SatNav service they provide!).

ROM 1.81.61.2 WWE
Radio 1.27.14.32
Protocol 22.45.88.07H

I loaded up TomTom Navigator 6 from DVD and it installs version 6.010. It works very well except for one thing - no sound, at all. Lots of fiddling with on and off, soft reset, data connections off, flight mode, you name it, I tried it and no sound.

I have managed to get a 6.032 version installed and running. Exactly the same. The only difference I see is that the logo is a better fit on the Today screen.

Any clues please - I seem to be unique in having no sound at all even when the volume is at 100%.

TIA,

Trout

[Nghiem]

@SpecCled Trout: do you have any voice installed?

[ChefChaudart]

When I'm in my car, I use an external BT antenna.

Thus, could it be possible to modify the way TomTom Starts in a way to have for example, 2 shortcuts, one for the built in receiver on COM4, and a second TomTom shortcut that will use a dedicated COM for BT external receiver ?

[SpecCled Trout]

@SpecCled Trout: do you have any voice installed?

Yes - I have several and when I go to "TEST" a voice I get no sound :(

[Jay2TheRescue]

I have a TyTN II delivered by the lovely folks at Orange (i.e. no TT as they want you to buy the SatNav service they provide!).

ROM 1.81.61.2 WWE
Radio 1.27.14.32
Protocol 22.45.88.07H

I loaded up TomTom Navigator 6 from DVD and it installs version 6.010. It works very well except for one thing - no sound, at all. Lots of fiddling with on and off, soft reset, data connections off, flight mode, you name it, I tried it and no sound.

I have managed to get a 6.032 version installed and running. Exactly the same. The only difference I see is that the logo is a better fit on the Today screen.

Any clues please - I seem to be unique in having no sound at all even when the volume is at 100%.

TIA,

Trout
On your map screen is there a picture of a speaker with a red X through it in the bottom left corner? If so tap the screen, then tap Change Preferences. Then tap Turn On Sound.

-Jay

[Nghiem]

@Jay: Well, you don't have to go to "Change Preferences" to adjust or change the volume status, either; Just simply turn the Jog Wheel button.
Yes - I have several and when I go to "TEST" a voice I get no sound :(
I'm running 6.032(8351) which works fine as it should.

AFAIK, some of 6.032 cabs have the volume issue. You don't hear any sound when you launch TT until you scroll up or down the Jog wheel button. Have you try it?

[SpecCled Trout]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I did try jog wheel, volume preference, sound set up, speaker on and off...etc.

It shows volume at 100% and I get not a peep.

I was just wondering if this was a shared problem or something specific to my unit/software combination.

I get the same issue with 6.010 and 6.032 versions.

[Jay2TheRescue]

@Jay: Well, you don't have to go to "Change Preferences" to adjust or change the volume status, either; Just simply turn the Jog Wheel button.

I'm running 6.032(8351) which works fine as it should.

AFAIK, some of 6.032 cabs have the volume issue. You don't hear any sound when you launch TT until you scroll up or down the Jog wheel button. Have you try it?
I was aware of that, I was just working on the theory that maybe it got muted somehow.

-Jay

[plazma247]

Check this out :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288167&page=2

If your running tomtom on the kaiser and want to use alternative screen positions this is a must :)

[Nghiem]

I was just wondering if this was a shared problem or something specific to my unit/software combination.

I get the same issue with 6.010 and 6.032 versions.

The way to figure that out is hard reset your device, try with TT, then install the other applications one by one. PM me if you need the cab that I'm running sucessfully.

[synet]

Have just put 6.030 on my recently acquired TyTN II, and it works fine, except for the sound being muted on startup. Have read through the entire thread, and have found out that it's a bug within the program. Some of you have said that you have written to TT about it. Has there been a patch released yet? Or is there going to be one?

[gagash3d]

Hello everybody. Just wanted to share some good news. Been browsing forums like crazy last week because I couldn't make TomTom 6 6.032(8351) to work on my AT&T Tilt. It installed and everything, but it couldn't acquire a GPS Device. All you need to do is HARD RESET and DON'T fiddle with External GPS inside the Setting folder. I mean, don't even open it to check which setting it has. Otherwise, TomTom is not going to work.
After I did hard reset, installed tomtom 6 and put maps on my micro sdhc card, went outside and It found 3 satellites in a few seconds. As far as which GPS Device to use, I've chosen Internal GPS.

Hope it helped somebody.

[powergator]

I just tried tomtom and functionally it works fine on my Tilt.

But, just an opinion that this software has a cheesy user interface, outdated maps and poor search information. I just uninstalled it. For my purposes it seems that Live Search has a slight edge over google maps but they are neck in neck. Maybe the info is better in europe on tomtom. Its pretty obvious that its not made or aggressively supported for use in the US.

Just trying to save other US users from bothering with it.;)

[redbandana]

ok this may be a stupid question but i was unable to locate anyone else with this problem.

Ok, so i had my own version of TT6 but it is inconsistent. I uploaded a cab file from here and installed it on my phone.

On my previous version, I had TTHOme setup on my laptop. However, I find it annoying everytime I sync, TTHOME updates my phone, which I believe is the primary reason why my gps shits the bed.

So is it possible to get TT6 working and continue to work without installing TTHOME?


Ok without installing TTHOME and syncing to my phone I am unable to get any type of fix with TT. TT I have a paid version and now this one and neither are working right any more.

Ok I sat in my driveway for 10mins and couldn't get a fix but in my basement I can!!!!!! WTF TT

However, I guess you don't need TTHOME to run the application.

[stoo1701]

Hi Guys and Guru's :)
Sorry if this is repetitive, but I've been using TT for ages, and have just put Dutty's touchflo on my kaiser.

I've tried many versions of TT, and managed to install 6032 with a free citymap from tomtom. I have the /Storage Card/Great_Britain-Map/ on my card, with the GB map inside, but TT cant find it??? I remember I prev had to copy some stuff to /My doc's folder to sort this, but I just cant get it to work with the GB map. HELP!!??

Read all 30pages of this thread, with no joy.. I used to run this map on my kaiser no probs by copying the map folder and navigator folder to the SD card, and running from there, and heve re-installed it a few times since then, just by copying these folders.

I have correct currentmap.dat files in /storage card/my docs/ and /my docs, but STILL no joy...

Can somebody, anybody find me somebody to help?

Cheers guys, you've never let me down yet !!!
(Of course, if the solution is dodgy, spare the mods by not posting pirated stuffage, this site is TOO GOD to take a kicking! PM me instead ;)

cheers all
Stoo

[Hyeracer]

can someone give me the maps for united states, i restarted my tilt, and it deleted.

[redbandana]

can someone give me the maps for united states, i restarted my tilt, and it deleted.

well maps are supposed to be purchased from TT. If you use TTHome then the map you purchased will be there. In addition, maps are bulky i don't know how you fit a whole us map onto your device it would have to be on a storage card. So if you restarted your device it would still be on the storage card.

[statik]

Any one have a link to a Tomtom that will work with 6.1? :D

[findus]

TomTom 6 works perfectly on WM6.1. You can get it here:

http://www.tomtom.com/?Lid=1&selector=true&TT=7a1281c3%3Ababa37bd%3A00000000%3A00000000%3A000 00000%3A00000000%3Ahb1aoc866qac9bh2ano9fsk326

[Nemesystar]

Good :) I updated the FAQ with this link. Thanks.

thanks som much boy.... it realy works no ROM problem...

[Nemesystar]

Hey gogol, thanks for the post.
I also find this cab version would be helpful: http://rapidshare.com/files/59280216/ttn_6_032_8351_HTC.cab.html

WORKS PERFECT THANKS SOM MUCH. NO ROM ERROR MESSAGE

[temetrepo]

i get an access violation occured when i try to use it :(
i've downloaded almost all the available cabs in here and get the same message in all of them
using dutty's apr 16 rom with 1.58.16.27 radio

any help is appreciated

thx

[Zaiaku]

I tried to install it on Dutty's rom and it says that I need to upgrade my rom. guess it wont work for me.

[temetrepo]

i got dutty's apr16 rom, it wasnt working at first. it started working after a hard reset.

[thehose]

I just installed TomTom 6.030 to replace my Teletype Navigator. It works great on my device. In moving it from Main Memory to my 8G SD card, I noticed that it creates an additional (to the one already in the Navigator folder) voices folder on the root of the SD card. The only file there is "collected.ini". Does anyone know if there's a tweak to get rid of this extra folder ??. If it's deleted, it's re-created upon starting TT.
Can't seem to Google anyone with this question/solution.

[famejlc]

not letting me install it its telling me to upgrade rom have a tilt
U.S. Rom 1.62.502.0 thanks help

[Jay2TheRescue]

not letting me install it its telling me to upgrade rom have a tilt
U.S. Rom 1.62.502.0 thanks help
That's the same ROM I'm using on my Tilt, and mine works flawlessly.

Try doing a soft reset, then try again. If that doesn't work you may consider a hard reset.

-Jay

[brunoflipper]

link does not go to cab...

where can i get a cab for winmo 6.1?

thanks

[Christian87n]

does anyone know if the traffic function works in the US? every time that i try to turn on traffic, i get an error with the red screen that says "TomTom Traffic: An error occured on your TomTom device. Please try again." I've tried reinstalling 3 times already and the same error pops up.

[Zaiaku]

does anyone know if the traffic function works in the US? every time that i try to turn on traffic, i get an error with the red screen that says "TomTom Traffic: An error occured on your TomTom device. Please try again." I've tried reinstalling 3 times already and the same error pops up.
I get the same thing.

[m3power]

i guess i accidentally messed with the external settings and have a to a hardreset. Will that erase all my data?

[ballaholyk84]

So has anyone got this working with Duttys 6.1? I tried both cab and exe and nothing. Says I need to update ROM? Does it not work with Dutty 6.1?

[Christian87n]

So has anyone got this working with Duttys 6.1? I tried both cab and exe and nothing. Says I need to update ROM? Does it not work with Dutty 6.1?
ive got the tom tom taster working just fine.

[ewingr]

I purchased the just released (2-3 weeks ago) updated US Maps.

I don't know if it is my phone, or the maps, but with the new map, the tracking/display is jerky. That is, instead of a fluid arrow going up the street, it move to a spot, stops, moves a little later, stops. Like it's overwhelming the CPU.

Anyone else experience this?

I think I'll reinstall the old map and see what happens, but wanted to see if anyone else is seeing the same thing.

[laakness]

So has anyone got this working with Duttys 6.1? I tried both cab and exe and nothing. Says I need to update ROM? Does it not work with Dutty 6.1?

I have it running as well.

[ewingr]

I purchased the just released (2-3 weeks ago) updated US Maps.

I don't know if it is my phone, or the maps, but with the new map, the tracking/display is jerky. That is, instead of a fluid arrow going up the street, it move to a spot, stops, moves a little later, stops. Like it's overwhelming the CPU.

Anyone else experience this?

I think I'll reinstall the old map and see what happens, but wanted to see if anyone else is seeing the same thing.

I'll reply to my own post:eek:

I have since moved to a replacement phone. The new TomTom maps are bad on it too. The map flows smoothly in 6.65, and it is jerkey on 6.75. And the voice announcemnts in 6.75 are annoying as well. Instead of "Right turn in 1/4 mile", it will say "In 1/4 mile..." then wait until you are right at the turn and say "Turn right"

I've gone back to using the old map. I'm going to file a complaint email to them. If I hear anything interesting, I'll post back. What I expect to hear is "Oh, we don't support TomTom on HTC Tilt".

[Jay2TheRescue]

I'll reply to my own post:eek:

I have since moved to a replacement phone. The new TomTom maps are bad on it too. The map flows smoothly in 6.65, and it is jerkey on 6.75. And the voice announcemnts in 6.75 are annoying as well. Instead of "Right turn in 1/4 mile", it will say "In 1/4 mile..." then wait until you are right at the turn and say "Turn right"

I've gone back to using the old map. I'm going to file a complaint email to them. If I hear anything interesting, I'll post back. What I expect to hear is "Oh, we don't support TomTom on HTC Tilt".
I have not had any problems running the new maps... I bought the new maps 2 days after they were released.

-Jay

[nicholasendean]

my gf has a tilt and uses her tt 6 on it all the time. It works a treat. FLows smoothly, voice announcements are clear and precise too. Only gripe she has is the overall gui. But thats no biggie

[pmpcmartins]

Tried to install this 6.032 version on my TyTN II but got the following error on the device upon starting the installation: "Setup Error: Unable to install application. Please update your device ROM to the required version before trying again." - any ideas? Thanks ...


same happens to me
can someone please help?
thank you

[wchildress]

same happens to me
can someone please help?
thank you

I also am having the same problem...

[Cinamon]

I have read through this and other postings but can not figure out how to solve my problem. I have TomTom on my Kaiser device and the US and Canada maps on my SD card, but TomTom can not find the maps. I thought I might get the free taster map from tomtom.com to see where it puts it and put my map there as well but I can't find the link on the tomtom site for the free map. Can anyone help me? I get lost going around the block - I really need to get this to work. Thanks!

[fisha21]

I just checked my setup - my Western Europe maps are in a folder called Western Europe on the root of the microSD card and seems to work ok. If you haven't already done so, try downloading TomTom Home from the website and run this on your PC. This will allow you to install the maps via your PC to your SD card and may help.

If you've already tried the above, I've no more bright ideas sorry! HTH


I have read through this and other postings but can not figure out how to solve my problem. I have TomTom on my Kaiser device and the US and Canada maps on my SD card, but TomTom can not find the maps. I thought I might get the free taster map from tomtom.com to see where it puts it and put my map there as well but I can't find the link on the tomtom site for the free map. Can anyone help me? I get lost going around the block - I really need to get this to work. Thanks!

[Cinamon]

The truth is that I drowned my Kaiser taking a bath with it (ooops) and had to buy it again. I bought another Kaiser, installed the taster software, d/led the free map, but the US map isn't recognized so that I can try to activate it. Is that because it was already activated on my dead Kaiser?

[fisha21]

Yes, apparently Kaisers can't swim! ;)

Did you try installing the US map via TomTom Home, rather than directly to the mSD card?

[Cinamon]

I only have the map on my SD card - I can't find the original disk. :( So might it help to burn it to a CD and then see if TomTom home can see it?

Poor drowned Kaiser. It actually does power on but it has constant power surges and the repair shop couldn't stabilize it. Maybe it's good for parts for somebody.

[fisha21]

When you open TomTom Home, does that recognise the maps on your mSD? You might be able to copy to PC, and then back to device. Otherwise, try dumping the maps from mSD to the C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxx\My Documents\TomTom\HOME\Downloads folder and then see if Home will let you copy to your device.

[Cinamon]

Hey, great thoughts, but sadly none of them works. This was an expensive lesson buying the Kaiser all over again and now I guess I'll have to buy the map. I had just had surgery, was lying in the tub listening to a book on tape, and the next thing I knew .....

[Cinamon]

It seems that my "new" Kaiser has only WM 6.0 where my old one had 6.1 .. I wonder if that is part of the problem. :( I hate the idea of flashing the ROM and it's frustrating because I bought this new out of the box at a premium price. Oh Well.

[SlyTuk]

Hi, Ive tried searching for this and only came accross something that worked on a wizard. I keep my phone on "vibrate" most of the time, but want the satnav to automatically turn the sound on when it is being used.

Is this possible - and can someone point me in the right direction of how to do this. I did search but maybe my strings were crap.

SlyT

[kgeissler]

I legally bought TT Navigator 5. Will the maps that I have work with TT Navigator 6?

[moegdaog]

eh guys when try to install it says i geta n error saying i need t upgrade rom....is this install only fort he htc_wwe stock 6.0 rom? i have the att stock rom...plz help

[ewingr]

Just curious what headsets anyone is using and happy wiht to hear TomTom directions over the headset.

Actually, I have a Motorola 505, and it works fine, but I have a convertible that it isn't so good for. Too much wind noise, so I want to use a headset when I'm in it.

BT Audio is a pain, because if I get a call or somethign, it switches the audio back to the phone, and I have to grab the phone, and use the stylus to get to it and re-enable it.

[udgn]

Just curious what headsets anyone is using and happy wiht to hear TomTom directions over the headset.

Actually, I have a Motorola 505, and it works fine, but I have a convertible that it isn't so good for. Too much wind noise, so I want to use a headset when I'm in it.

BT Audio is a pain, because if I get a call or somethign, it switches the audio back to the phone, and I have to grab the phone, and use the stylus to get to it and re-enable it.

I heard JAWBONE have incredible and military grade noisecancelation, and excelent audio. There is a new version that just came out search for Aliph JawBone.

[ewingr]

Well, I had ordered a Plantronics Voyager and it arrives today. Too late for me to look at that Jawbone...although if I'm unhappy with this, it can probably go back.

I'll post back how it goes.

[ewingr]

Well, I've been happy with TomTom on my Tilt, overall.

But...

I purchased the updated maps (I have an early post in this thread with no responses...apparently no-one else has)...and it works terrible on the phone. It's slow, jerky, and I'm not happy with the announcements. For example, it will say "In two miles...." , instead of "Left turn in two miles". Or will announce the turn very close to the time to turn.

Since i got the maps, I have had to replace the phone, and same thing, so I don't think it's my phone.

Altough I called TomTom support, (and they worked with me Very Well, I must say), and they said I may need to move it to a smaller SD card. I have heard before they don't want you to use too large of a card. But then, that negates a lot of other things I use the phone for...well, at least, it dumps a lot of my music. (I'm using an 8GB card).

So the 665 map works great, the 675 map sucks. They won't refund on the 675 map because "it is considered open software". And they officially do not support the Tilt, so if I 'escalate' the issue I'll here that, according to the support person I spoke with.

So it looks like keeping current maps is not an option.

Not sure right now what I'll do, but thought I'd share the info. I may see if there are some trial versions of other GPS software.

[zoltexuk]

AFTER WEEKS of trying to solve this you have made my day. Brilliant
Works a treat on DUtty's Vista WM 6.1


I just posted this TOMTOM 6.032 NLD (http://rapidshare.com/files/69287330/tomtom_6_032_8351_HTCNLD.cab.html). its netherlands voice version but everything is in english. You just need to download voices from tomtom which are available freely if u install tomtom home.

[ewingr]

AFTER WEEKS of trying to solve this you have made my day.

Try to solve what?

[alfiejts]

My only problem is that each time I get a new email whilst navigating (I use pocket outlook and sync to a microsoft exchange server - like a blackberry does) I get a "pop up" 'Outlook E-Mail' You have xxx unread email messages....

Does anyone know how to turn that off? I've tried the settings within Settings, Notifications under New email meaage but that doesn't make any difference....

[ledfortr]

Anyone have an issue when you soft reset all your tomtom config info is lost? no favorites etc...

[ajs007]

Anyone have an issue when you soft reset all your tomtom config info is lost? no favorites etc...

Your map.cfg file is read only, access the file and change the attributes.

Does anyone know the difference between Tomtom Home versions - I see that they (TT Official site) have seperate downloads for GO; ONE; XL etc and another for TT navigator for PDA ?

Thanks.

[ewingr]

I have some posts going on re: very poor performance with my TomTom when using larger maps. For example, using USA and CAnada, it is very slow following along. If I switch to a regional map, it works great.

Note: I'd swear this wasn't the case when I used 6.65 maps, and that this problem started when I installed the 6.75. And going back to 6.65 then it still is slow. Maybe I'm delirious, and all of a sudden it just seems worse.

Anyway, TomTom support says I should run it on a 1GB card. Of course, I won't be able to do anything else with the phone much, if I do that. I did purchase a 4GB (current card is 8GB), and it wasn't any better on the 4. If this thought held water, I'd think I would at least see some improvment, but going to 4.

So my question is, what is anyone else experiercing? Using smaller cards to get it to work well?

I may do a hard reset, but I'm getting tired of having to constantly rebuild my phone. I have less and less functionality, because I run out of steam reinstalling things. I've done that 4 times over the past few months.

[DaveShaw]

I have some posts going on re: very poor performance with my TomTom when using larger maps. For example, using USA and CAnada, it is very slow following along. If I switch to a regional map, it works great.

Note: I'd swear this wasn't the case when I used 6.65 maps, and that this problem started when I installed the 6.75. And going back to 6.65 then it still is slow. Maybe I'm delirious, and all of a sudden it just seems worse.

Anyway, TomTom support says I should run it on a 1GB card. Of course, I won't be able to do anything else with the phone much, if I do that. I did purchase a 4GB (current card is 8GB), and it wasn't any better on the 4. If this thought held water, I'd think I would at least see some improvment, but going to 4.

So my question is, what is anyone else experiercing? Using smaller cards to get it to work well?

I may do a hard reset, but I'm getting tired of having to constantly rebuild my phone. I have less and less functionality, because I run out of steam reinstalling things. I've done that 4 times over the past few months.

Have you considered the Class of SDHC card you are using. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital_card#SDHC) for more.

This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SDHC_memory_card_-_8GB.jpeg) picture is of a class 6 card.

Thanks
Dave

[ewingr]

Have you considered the Class of SDHC card you are using. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital_card#SDHC) for more.

This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SDHC_memory_card_-_8GB.jpeg) picture is of a class 6 card.

Thanks
Dave

I think that picture is of an SD card, not a Micro SDHC card, which is what my Tilt requires.

From what I read on that site, those ratings are for the Write speeds. Nothing mentioned (although I may have skimmed past it) about read speeds. I would think I need read speeds. Does the class 6 read faster too? Do you know if there is a Class 6 card for Micro SDHC? My current card is a Class 4 Sandisk.

All that being said, I'd interest in knowing if anyone is having success with this before I spend more $ on another card.

Again, TomTom just says "Use a small card".

I'm beginning to wonder if I should change GPS vendors, but then, may find the same problem with others.

[elknimrod]

I have a class 6 4gb SDHC and my Tilt runs fine with TT using the US and Canada maps.

Ed


I think that picture is of an SD card, not a Micro SDHC card, which is what my Tilt requires.

From what I read on that site, those ratings are for the Write speeds. Nothing mentioned (although I may have skimmed past it) about read speeds. I would think I need read speeds. Does the class 6 read faster too? Do you know if there is a Class 6 card for Micro SDHC? My current card is a Class 4 Sandisk.

All that being said, I'd interest in knowing if anyone is having success with this before I spend more $ on another card.

Again, TomTom just says "Use a small card".

I'm beginning to wonder if I should change GPS vendors, but then, may find the same problem with others.

[ewingr]

Hmmm....I just checked my 4GB card, and it is a Class 6. I have same problem with it.

Maybe I need to give up and do a darned hard reset. :(

[EDIT]
Well, I did a backup so I can get back whre I was, and did a hard reset, adn installed TT. Only program installed (I did not load the bloatware).

Still the same, even on the 4GB card.

Either my definition of no lag/running smooth is different from everyone elses, or there must be somethign wrong with my phone.

I can tell that teh 6.65 map runs just a bit faster than the 6.75 map (size difference?). And regional maps, which are about 1/3 the size of the USA map, run very very good. No lag at all.

Guess I'll restore my backup.

[ewingr]

I found in another post that if you turn off display of POIs it may fix lagginess.

That worked for me. (I had posts earlier in this thread and another about TT, re: TT being problematic for me. Very large lag in display of maps.

I had decided it was a problem with large maps.

[Ipepper]

I have a Tilt, which I unlocked. I have tried to use this Tomtom 6 with my original ROM, with a jump ROM and with a Hard SPL-329 Rom. In every case, I am told "incorrect Rom version" and it will not let me install. Which version of ROM should I use?

Also, I have the original CDs for TomTom5 which was for my o2 XDA exec, where it worked fine. That was for windows mobile 5. Will that version work here? Thanks

[Dawgtrix]

I'm new here and I've learned several things, so thanks and keep up the good work. :) I want to share some cads I have. They are maps of North America, I think they will work on the Tom Tom 6, They were given to me. I don't know how to install or post:(. I just a newbie, tell me how and I'll post them.

[mituns]

I'm new here and I've learned several things, so thanks and keep up the good work. :) I want to share some cads I have. They are maps of North America, I think they will work on the Tom Tom 6, They were given to me. I don't know how to install or post:(. I just a newbie, tell me how and I'll post them.

Please don't post anything illegal here! You know exactly like everyone else, that you are not allowed to post licenced software or maps in this forum (or anywhere else). So your post is either some trick to bring trouble to the people running this forum or a stinky way to distribute computer virus??

[Dawgtrix]

No, these are neither of my attempt. To my knowledge they are not licenced, and I'm not trying to spread viruses. My email is the same at yahoo. You may contact me there. I'm only trying to share, I'm sorry if I offended any one. Would not want problems.

[netsonic]

I have AT&T Tilt, when I installed the tomtom downloaded from 1st post, it says

"unable to install, need to update the rom"

my current Rom is 3.57.502.2 WWE
Radio date: 1.65.21.18
Protocal: 25.88.40.05H

what should I do?

[ikaika]

i was wondering if there is a tom tom 6 release for us cdma phones and if there is a link to it

[jlariviere]

i was wondering if there is a tom tom 6 release for us cdma phones and if there is a link to it

you could go to www.tomtom.com click on products, and search for your device...
Jeremie

[nevawlkalone]

could some one explain to me where to store my voices for tomtom...i have all the software and maps installed and working for tomtom6 but the voices will not work....i have put them all in the folder VOICES in the same root folder as the maps (not in the maps folder) which, as i understood is correct but it doesnt pick them up. Any clues?

[4x4nic]

I have just purchased a new (well nearly new) HTc TYTnII and have loaded Tom tom with out any problems, that is until I asked tomtom home to install a few colour schemes, since then none of my voices are working nor do the colour schemes, i have now uninstalled and reinstalled 3 times, and still it wont work

please help

Ps it took me all morning to find this link, so to save time, can anyone reccomend any cool apps to down load and make my Htc easier to run etc

[mam112663]

I have AT&T Tilt, when I installed the tomtom downloaded from 1st post, it says

"unable to install, need to update the rom"

my current Rom is 3.57.502.2 WWE
Radio date: 1.65.21.18
Protocal: 25.88.40.05H

what should I do?


Did anyone ever find an answer to this?
Thanks.

[kandypaint]

once i downloaded the file from the web and extracted it, i now have 2 files; one is a folder that contains a bunch of different files (this is the big folder ~850 mbs) and then an application called USA_and_Canada_v.675.1409. when i click on that, it opens up a dos window and asks me my device id... so do i just copy the big folder, or do i copy both the folder and the application? thanks

[tamkhanh]

Does anyone know when TomTom 7 map for North America will be available to purchase from TomTom.com?

[4x4nic]

I have just upgraded to windows mobile 6.1 which came with ROM updates etc, and my tomtom now recognises all the voices and the colour scemes folder, what bliss to hear John clease again

[Tikras]

Hi.
When trying to install tom tom from this thead I get message on my phone:
"Unable to install application. Please update your device ROM to the required version."
Phone is MDA Vario III (T-Mobile, UK), original unlocked. ROM Version 1.56.110.4, Radio 1.27.12.11
I don't want to reflach the phone because this ROM is really stable and reliable, I have no time to experiment with this work phone. Any ideas how could I get tom tom on it?

thnx

[fredericroumi]

I just bought my Kaiser and installed TT6 following the instructions I found here on this form (btw, damn some of you guys are good!!!)...TT6 now works perfectly on my phone, the only concern I have is that every time I start it up it takes a good 5-7 minutes to acquire the sattelite signal (weather Im standing below a clear sky or sitting in my car).

Ive tried QuickGPS but it dosent seem to make any difference at all...Can anyone help ?? Thank you so much in advance and props to all the knowledgable ppl on this forum!!

[aguriga]

Can any one help me?I have install the tomtom6 and the maps but i can´t start it. When i try to look for a street i can´t because down on the screet shows "WAITING FOR A VALID GPS SIGNAL" and it keeps all the time:
do i need a external device to use the gps?
thanks

[aguriga]

Can any one help me?I have install the tomtom6 and the maps but i can´t start it. When i try to look for a street i can´t because down on the screet shows "WAITING FOR A VALID GPS SIGNAL" and it keeps all the time:
do i need a external device to use the gps?
thanks

Help please!!Do i need any external devices to run my GPS?
thx

[4x4nic]

Having recently updates to windows 6.1 along with the latest HTC updates, I find TT refuses to work or switches off, if the key pad is extended when putting the phone is put into landscape mode… I have tried to look through this forum for similar problems without any luck

Can any one advise or help please

[gaz@usgermanlawyers.com]

I have a version that will work but I don't know how to insert files on this forum. Nevermind here you go:

TomTom Navigator 6.032(8351)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JZI2MQES

Password: elrincondedey

I installed this one on my Att Tilt and it worked out fine. If you don't have any maps it asks you if you want to download your one free city map.

Just tried the link to download, but did not work. Can you please get a link what works, we need TomTom version 6, Thank's

[bokkie22]

setup error

unable to install application.
please update youre device rom
to the required version before trying again

device rom version: 1.56.114.4
rom date:09/01/07
radioversion:1.27.12.32
protocolversion:22.45.88.07H

it is a T-mobile mda vario III aka HTC tyntn II or kaiser

hardware :

CPU: qualcomm(R) 7200
speed: 400mhz
RAM size:128 MB
Flash size 256 MB


can anyone help me I just want TOM TOM on my mobile with western europe (i'm from the netherlands)

please mail or post or send a PM
mail: maikel_van_bokhoven@hotmail.com

[curwiler]

For those of you getting the error "Unable to install, update your ROM", please read the thread thoroughly. The answer is in here, as there are two separate downloads for TTN6.

I got the same error when I tried the HTCWWE file, but then I found the NLD file, which worked for me.

[rambo_haker]

that ink wont work if some one has the cab send it to my pm

[tseten]

tomtom6 is outdated now...

go get Tomtom7



that ink wont work if some one has the cab send it to my pm

[reast]

I wanted to use my external GPS receiver (Holux GPSlim236) with my Kaiser so I wouldn't have to mount my phone on the dash. Also, many external GPS receivers are better than the Kaiser internal. I am using TomTom 6 software and the stock AT&T WM6 ROM.

The external bluetooth GPS receiver will pair with the Kaiser via bluetooth but doesn't show up in the COM port list under TomTom's GPS configure screen. The only options are COM4 which is the internal GPS and COM7 which doesn't work. I tried adjusting the external GPS settings to fix the problem but the external GPS settings seem to only pertain to the internal GPS (go figure).

Go to the Bluetooth settings, COM ports tab and select "new outgoing port". Then select your external GPS receiver and next. I used COM8 and selected secure connection.

Now, when you go to the TomTom GPS configure screen, there should be a COM8 option which will connect to your external GPS device.

[PDAphone75]

WORKS PERFECT THANKS SOM MUCH. NO ROM ERROR MESSAGE
Tomtom went well but ....

It only can download one small area map

Who know where to get usa full map?

Please kindly help me out.

[holmanm]

Tomtom went well but ....

It only can download one small area map

Who know where to get usa full map?

Please kindly help me out.

www.tomtom.com (http://www.tomtom.com)

[realhuette]

When I setup the bluetooth I have it set to:
Serial Port (ticked)
Outgoing Port COM 9
Authentication (unchecked)

External GPS (in System menu)
(Perform a full backup before changes here - due to reports that changes here may ruin the GPS connection requiring a hard-reset to get it going again)
GPS Programme Port COM9
Hardware (None)
Access (Manage GPS automatically - ticked)



I did exactly that, the nokia ld-3w is found and paired. But when I start a GPS program my Kaiser uses the internal GPS nevertheless. I also do not see that the nokia ld-3w has a bt-connection.

Any other ideas how to connect an external bluetooth gps mouse?

My Kaiser is a mda vario III with official windows mobile 6.1 and firmware etc. from Telekom Austria....

[realhuette]

that's really weird! now it works!! without altering the settings in "external gps".

problems were with the bt-connection. I did the pairing again and again. at one try I intentionally entered a wrong password. than the phone asked "nokia ld-3w wants to connect to your phone". said yes, entered the right password and everything is ok now :)
I can now use the assigned com port for gps settings.

[delta925]

I have acquired a Tytn 2 / Kaiser - specifically a KAIS130 badged O2.

I installed hard SPL eventually using the method of loading then running jump SPL 1.56 from the phone memory.
I then the light WM6.5 ROM from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543276
and the apps I wanted.

After digging around I found a live download of TomTom 6 and the GB plus major routes in Western Europe Map.

This installed without problem although the version on screen does show as 6.000 (7370) not 6.032, GPS driver v1.20 and the map V650.1046.
Is this correct or should I carry on looking for 6.032?

I have set the GPS Receiver to
Other NMEA GPS receiver, 4800BPS and port set to COM4.

Initially on starting it says No GPS device (flight mode) then after 15-20 seconds
Waiting for a valid GPS signal.
Even in open space outdoors it take several minutes before a signal is picked up.

Once a signal found it is then basically working.

The traffic report returns error 1506. I guess this is to be expected but if there is a fix please post the details.

Also I can enter locations by road name / house number but if I select postcode I can key in the code but have not worked out how to enter it, or am I missing something?

With phone, bluetooth and Wi-fi all off the battery is going down quite fast.
Of course it may well be end of life and I will get a new one.
However on my Comm Manager I only have on/off controls for phone, bluetooth and Wi-fi, not GPS. There were more buttons on the WM6.1 Comm Manager but I never looked if one was GPS.

My question is does the TomTom app turn on the GPS receiver when it starts and turn off when it exits or is the GPS receiver always on draining the battery even if Flight Mode or just phone on.

Regarding legality when driving can I have the device on a dash or window fixing without getting done for potentially using a phone.

[DocMCSE]

I too could use the executable or CAB if someone has it please PM me.

[amin89]

hey i've been reading this thread for atleast half an hour but couldn't find a working link to download TOmTom6 .... So if any1 plz upload a link for Tomtom for my
HTC TyTN_II
Windows Mobile 6.1

w8ing! :rolleyes:

[Hakim Rahman]

hey i've been reading this thread for atleast half an hour but couldn't find a working link to download TOmTom6 .... So if any1 plz upload a link for Tomtom for my
HTC TyTN_II
Windows Mobile 6.1

w8ing! :rolleyes:

I know of a link to TomTom6 is dead, if you want to try TomTom7 go here (http://www.mediafire.com/?lwmnghl10zm)

[delta925]

Version 6 files are here ....... but not for long so be quick

uploading.com/files/64dfm643/SmartphoneTT6.zip

[delta925]

tomtom6 is outdated now...

go get Tomtom7

I have just wasted a couple of hours trying to get V7 to work

I have tried 916.9192 QVGA - no bluetooth and 910.9185

I have a 850 version map which is found.

The problem is whatever I try for V7 GPS settings neither version will find the GPS receiver, I simply get Flight Mode no GPS receiver found.

For V6 I set Other NMEA GPS receiver 4800bps COM4.

With this setting on V7 the orange LED does flash as if GPS receiver on.

I also found a 450.9028 repack 3 but I guess that is too old for the 850 map and too new for the V6 map.

Hence I have reverted to V6 which is working.
When this starts the screens says Flight Mode but then No Valid GPS signal! until it picks up.

Initially V6 took ages to pick up but then I changed my radio ROM from 1.65.16.25 to 1.65.24.36 which picks up much quicker.

[josub]

I know of a link to TomTom6 is dead, if you want to try TomTom7 go here


How do I install the files?

Thanks

[Hakim Rahman]

How do I install the files?

Thanks

unzip it or extract the file, then copy the cab file and install on the device

[josub]

unzip it or extract the file, then copy the cab file and install on the device

I extracted them and transfered the my phone, I put them in My documents. How should I proceed? I did not find any exe file.

thanks!

[Hakim Rahman]

I extracted them and transfered the my phone, I put them in My documents. How should I proceed? I did not find any exe file.

thanks!

Simply click on the cab file and the installation process will run by itself :D