TomTom 7 extracted from HTC Diamond

[Aaron McCarthy]

For anyone who hasn't been watching the main development and hacking thread in XDA they've managed to get a working version of tomtom 7 off the new HTC Diamond and got it to work on other phones. This happend a few days ago I believe, maybe longer. That said, it hadnt worked on the Vogue untill now thanks to starbase64.

You can find the version of tomtom 7 that works with our phones here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/12398912...and_6.cab.html
http://www.megaupload.com/it/?d=6EF2ABE2

Also please find the direct link to the actual thread topic for this development here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401691

I had tomtom 6.03 installed with USA and Canada Maps ver. 6.75. I installed tomtom 7 which uninstalled tomtom 6 and installed 7 overtop.. booted up and my map worked fine. GPS actually connected way quicker then with 6.03.

(sidenote.... I use a bluetooth external GPS reciever as I am waiting for telus to get of their butts and release their rom update that will activate the internal gps)

The only thing I have noticed so far is that tomtom 7 is supposed to have the option of being able to change the navigation cursor.. ie an arrow to a car which it says it cant because theres no cursors so I'm sure a fix or something for this will come at some point. But all looks good. The fonts are a bit big as its for VGA but still great. The black colour bars are alot nicer then the blue.

It's been said before and I will say it again. Dont discuss anr warz or anything like that. No hacks or cracks or where to download maps from illegally. If you want a map. Go to tomtom's website!

[Aaron McCarthy]

Oh.. I have also had issues with this version of tomtom and tomtom home. It wont regonize that 7 is installed. Shows all my maps and voices and what not. This is a little frustrating as because it doesnt recognize in home you cant use the mapshare. One of the big perks of the upgrade. If anyone figures this out OR if its just me let me know!

I tried upgrading to tomtom home ver 2 but it wouldnt recognize it either.

[Aaron McCarthy]

Alright everyone... Here's the newest QVGA version of TomTom 7. Looks a little nicer on the Vogue. All the fonts are the appropriate size and what not.

I have build a pachage (look in my 4Shared (http://www.4shared.com/dir/7650924/fd89e574/sharing.html) TomTom folder) "TomTom_Navigator_7.450.9028_QVGA_without_installat ion.rar".

Extract on your SD Card and start "TomTom Navigator.exe".

TomTom must never again be installed.

This pack is without voices, you can find voice in my 4Shared TomTom folder.

Thanks "minty1978" for the QVGA Pack, is faster on Hermes.

wfg

Starbase64

Installation was fairly simple. I just copied the files over to my Touch and booted tomtom back up. Also check out the custom car icon files he has. What you have to do (took me a little research to figure it out) was where ever you installed your tomtom program. Mine was "\program files\Navigator" Make a folder called "art" and then a subfolder called "cars" Then put the car icon files you want inside that subfolder. When you boot up tomtom you can then change the icon of the direction arrow.

Edit: Here's some sites to download the car cursors as well

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/tomtom-custom-cursors.php
http://tomtom.gps-data-team.com/car_symbols.html
http://www.tomtomforums.com/forumdis...=67&order=desc

[chAz15]

Is Google Navigator going to be a descent solution for us? Or is this going to be the best?

Of course I have no idea, as I'm waiting for Sprint US to get me my fancy new ROM update as well. So I haven't even had the opportunity to search around and play yet, using an external.

Hopefully today at 11:00am. Have to wait and see. Not holding my breath.

L8R

[Aaron McCarthy]

well googl's free.. I dont believe it has 3d map views although it does have satelite.. which is a perk. I'd say tomtom is a little more advanced then googlemaps for sure. 3d driving view ... voice guidance... thousands and thouands of poi's, easy menus etc etc. If you havnt used tom tom before you'll be pleasantly suprised how easy it is to use. Then again Tom toms been making stand alone units (PNA's) for years and years so they sort of have been working at it a long while now where as google maps is new to the game. I use both Navigon and tom tom and find them to be the best for what I need. With google map you can triangulate your position with cell towers too.. tomtom... nope. you NEED GPS for it to work

[chAz15]

well googl's free.. I dont believe it has 3d map views although it does have satelite.. which is a perk. I'd say tomtom is a little more advanced then googlemaps for sure. 3d driving view ... voice guidance... thousands and thouands of poi's, easy menus etc etc. If you havnt used tom tom before you'll be pleasantly suprised how easy it is to use. Then again Tom toms been making stand alone units (PNA's) for years and years so they sort of have been working at it a long while now where as google maps is new to the game. I use both Navigon and tom tom and find them to be the best for what I need. With google map you can triangulate your position with cell towers too.. tomtom... nope. you NEED GPS for it to work



Last time I looked Google Navigator was like $60 bucks.

http://www.pdafun.net/

And I thought it had all the 3D maps, Driving Directions, voice command turn by turns and all that jazz too...??

Google Maps isn't really a navigation package, nor is Live Search IMHO.

I think you may be replying about the wrong application...ALthough I do think it's really weird for someone to charge $60 for a front end using the free google database, but hey; whatcha gonna do...

It almost like a Google Earth for WM6 devices...No...

[Aaron McCarthy]

Very true... Duh.. I was thinking about google maps. I haven't tried google navigator. I think last time I went to go try they didnt have a trial and I wasnt about to pay for something without knowing how well it worked. This threads going to get off topic quick. Tomtom 7.. download and try and you will love it!

[Red49er]

Very true... Duh.. I was thinking about google maps. I haven't tried google navigator. I think last time I went to go try they didnt have a trial and I wasnt about to pay for something without knowing how well it worked. This threads going to get off topic quick. Tomtom 7.. download and try and you will love it!

I just checked that pdafun link, and there is a free trial, although I have to agree...$60 for a front-end on a free set of maps is pretty expensive. Unless they have tts (haven't researched it yet).

[Boss428man]

How do you switch TomTom 7 over to english?

[Aaron McCarthy]

Ah yes... I forgot about that.. Here's what you have to do..

I should have remembered but yes, the QVGA version I posted is set to, well I dont remember what language actually...But its not english. There seems to be two ways to get it to english.

The first is simply to delete the file [navigator.cfg] which I'm fairly sure is in whatever directory you are installing tomtom 7 to. That said you can probably just NOT move it over into the directory. Before I discovered that deleting this file would make the english the default I did this.

Here's the method I figured out

Once the map screen has popped up tap the screen once, the bottomn left icon with a wrech is what you then have to press. A new page will pop up. Push the bottom right icon (a blue arrow) 5 times. On the last page you should see an icon with 3 flags.. it will be the top left icon. Press this once. Then you'll have the option of changing the language.

Change it to english or whatever you want it to be and you are set!

This brings up another possible issue I never thought about though untill now. If for whatever reason you cant boot up tomtom because its in some other language and you have to go through a set up in another launguge (I imagine if its the first time loading up it SHOULD give you the option of choosing the language before hand but if it doesnt) maybe install that VGA version and get the set up and what not, everything the way you want it THEN copy of the QVGA files. This may not even be an issie at all but if it should happen to someone its an idea on how to get it done!

Hope this helps!

[Boss428man]

Your trick for deleteing the navigator temp file worked great. Do you have any suggestions for getting TT7 to read my TT6 maps. It keeps saying maps not found.

[guitarguy]

Your trick for deleteing the navigator temp file worked great. Do you have any suggestions for getting TT7 to read my TT6 maps. It keeps saying maps not found.

Dunno why, it saw my TT6 maps (NA 6.75)... I was able to use them right away...

[Aaron McCarthy]

Your trick for deleteing the navigator temp file worked great. Do you have any suggestions for getting TT7 to read my TT6 maps. It keeps saying maps not found.

I too had it working with my version 6.75 maps. What version of maps do you have installed? If its older then the 6.75 perhaps they wont work. That said, if you have to upgrade then I would just upgrade to the latest ver 7 maps.

[Boss428man]

Weird, I have 6.75 also. My map folder is named "USA and Canada 675_1409". How does that compair with everyone?

[Boss428man]

I noticed that if you edit the Currentmap.dat file and redirect it to my map folder it still won't work.. Its weird TomTom 6 works fine.

[Tenny]

I had problems with it not finding my maps. So I got some new ones and it worked fine instantly...

[Aaron McCarthy]

Just a question. Has anyone gotten Tomtom home 2.3 to work with their vogue yet? I've had no luck at all. I've been checking the main thread on this in the development area and alot of people are having issues getting their phones to connect.. While some connect just fine. I havnt read anything in there though from other Vogue users. In order to use the mapshare you need to be able to connect to tomtom home 2. So this would be great if we get it working OR if someone has it working maybe they could tell us what they did.

Thanks!

[suanccd]

Anyone be able to download one free map from tomtom.com?

[csbert]

Your trick for deleteing the navigator temp file worked great. Do you have any suggestions for getting TT7 to read my TT6 maps. It keeps saying maps not found.

6xx maps won't work, you have to get the new 7xx map.

Also, you need to activate the maps as well. Tomtom 7 increased the security.

[hindjew1]

does this file work w/the vogue internal gps? I'm using TomTom_Navigator_7.450.9028_repack2.cab that works with my maps, but doesn't pick up my GPS. (it works great on a friend's mogul)

[chAz15]

does this file work w/the vogue internal gps? I'm using TomTom_Navigator_7.450.9028_repack2.cab that works with my maps, but doesn't pick up my GPS. (it works great on a friend's mogul)

I'm in the same boat.

Picking up my maps no problem, I have NO GPS in the bottom left hand corner.

GPS setting are Program: COM4, Hardware: None - Rate 4800, Access: Manage GPS Auto is checked.

Is this all correct?

Oh yeah and in the TomTom application itself I just have the internal GPS picked on the configure.

Thanks for any / all help.

I answered my own quesiton, unless somebody's got better fix. Link is above...

[chAz15]

does this file work w/the vogue internal gps? I'm using TomTom_Navigator_7.450.9028_repack2.cab that works with my maps, but doesn't pick up my GPS. (it works great on a friend's mogul)

I grabbed GPS Launcher and it works perfect now. Until I here otherwise, I'm assuming this is how everyone is launching TomTom.

You can DL it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1862619&postcount=1

L8R

[Aaron McCarthy]

So have you guys had any luck connecting your Vogue with tomtom 7 on it to Tomtom home 2 so you can use the mapshare feature?

[jtashman]

So have you guys had any luck connecting your Vogue with tomtom 7 on it to Tomtom home 2 so you can use the mapshare feature?

No not yet... Somewhere on the internet someone posted files from his tomtom 910 that when copied onto the sd card, tricked tomtom home and actually updated more then just mapshare (voices, traffic cams)

When I try with just my touch, the software dosn't respond at all. I even got a program that makes the sd card slot on our touch a usb mass storage device so that tom tom home would be able to see it without having to deal with active sync but that didn't work either

[Aaron McCarthy]

No not yet... Somewhere on the internet someone posted files from his tomtom 910 that when copied onto the sd card, tricked tomtom home and actually updated more then just mapshare (voices, traffic cams)

When I try with just my touch, the software dosn't respond at all. I even got a program that makes the sd card slot on our touch a usb mass storage device so that tom tom home would be able to see it without having to deal with active sync but that didn't work either


Can you give us the link to where this was posted?

Thanks

Edit: If this is considered a Warz then dont bother... no need to get anyone in trouble!

[Jmallit]

I can't find on the TomTom site where to get the version 7 maps I can see the 6.75 maps. This isn't warz because I want to buy the maps I just can't find the site can someone post a link for me?

Thanks,
Joe

[Aaron McCarthy]

I can't find on the TomTom site where to get the version 7 maps I can see the 6.75 maps. This isn't warz because I want to buy the maps I just can't find the site can someone post a link for me?

Thanks,
Joe

The 7.** version maps are only listed as PNA devices but they work with the PDA's too. So when shopping go to one of the tomtom go devices on the tomtom website

[black_mamba]

nevermind, post deleted

[t0mmyr]

what is the version number of the one that works on the TOUCH aka VOGUE? how can i find it links are dead

[Jmallit]

The 7.** version maps are only listed as PNA devices but they work with the PDA's too. So when shopping go to one of the tomtom go devices on the tomtom website

Thats awesome thanks

[superflysocal]

are we suppose to install program onto device or SD card?

I know maps obviously go on sd card.

Also, which repack is best with Sprint Touch?

Are we suppose to chose Built in GPS device or Other NMEA device?

[chAz15]

are we suppose to install program onto device or SD card?

I know maps obviously go on sd card.

Also, which repack is best with Sprint Touch?

Are we suppose to chose Built in GPS device or Other NMEA device?

I grabbed the QVGA - Black version; looks nice. Text and such are formated a bit nicer for us.

Installed it to my Device; don't know about SD card.
Maps went to root of SD Card

I wasn't able to lock on so I used that GPS launcher that I linked to a few posts down, works well.

That's where I got stuck, kept picking different GPS devices none of them worked.

Just leave it on the Default Internal - Built In Device and use the launcher it will work fine. (if you are having issues locking on).

L8R

[Aaron McCarthy]

I grabbed the QVGA - Black version; looks nice. Text and such are formated a bit nicer for us.

Installed it to my Device; don't know about SD card.
Maps went to root of SD Card

I wasn't able to lock on so I used that GPS launcher that I linked to a few posts down, works well.

That's where I got stuck, kept picking different GPS devices none of them worked.

Just leave it on the Default Internal - Built In Device and use the launcher it will work fine. (if you are having issues locking on).

L8R

Where did you get the QVGA black version? Mines blue and really liked the black version. Are you sure its QVGA and not the original VGA version you are running?

[chAz15]

Where did you get the QVGA black version? Mines blue and really liked the black version. Are you sure its QVGA and not the original VGA version you are running?

Aaron,

Uploaded to Rapidshare for you, enjoy!

http://rapidshare.com/files/131853664/TT_Nav_7_QVGA-black.zip.html

Here's a mirror: 1st post 4share i think
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2321950&posted=1#post2321950

Credit RAB and PIZ on the repack...

This will run 6.75 and higher, maybe even earlier (I don't have any 6. or 6.5 maps, I did have IL 6.75 and Midwest 7.0 and they both work great.

I also have the Blue background one, but it looked like you already had that one.

Again, "others" don't ask me for maps how to register maps or discuss those types of things on XDA, that'd be a no..no... :D

As described below; version 7 maps for PNA devices work with this version and can be purchased here: http://www.tomtom.com/products/maps/select.php

l8r

[paulh13]

How much storage disk capacity do you need for the TomTom 7 program/USA maps?
Is 2G enough?
Thank you!

Paul

[chAz15]

How much storage disk capacity do you need for the TomTom 7 program/USA maps?
Is 2G enough?
Thank you!

Paul

I installed TT7 on my device and my Midwest (Storage Card) - for Example is about 296mb.

I think USA & Canada with the descent POI's is pushing 1.7gb so it would probably be tight...But there is another one that's like 900mb of which I heard is not as detailed and a little light on the POI's, so it's doable.


L8R

[paulh13]

Thank you!
I may just start with the FL map and then add USA later.

Paul

[Aaron McCarthy]

I have a 4 gb card I cant imagine having anything lower. Between photos, videos, GPS maps and music its nearly always full. I dont know why anyone would skimp out on a card really. I mean you have a 600 dollar phone. a 1 gb micro SD card costs about $15-$25... a 2 gig card is about $30 and a 4 gb card I have seen as low as $40. At least those are the prices up here in Canada.

a 256 card would just be a joke if you ask me. Even 3 years ago when I had my first treo 650 1 gig was barely enough.

Anyway.. I would recommend at least 2 gigs so you can have MORE then just your maps on the storage card

[elvatorey]

How do I get to Work on the HTC touch

[elvatorey]

where can I get tom tom 7 cab

[chAz15]

where can I get tom tom 7 cab

look down 3 posts

[Aaron McCarthy]

Hey guys.... again... I'll ask this just in case someone has been able to do it. Has anyone been able to get tomtom to work with Tomtom Home 2?

[chAz15]

Hey guys.... again... I'll ask this just in case someone has been able to do it. Has anyone been able to get tomtom to work with Tomtom Home 2?


That's why I'm still hesitant to upgrade, 1.5 has been working fine for me...

I suppose I can always downgrade back. I'm going to upgrade now and see what happens..

I'll keep you posed.

[Bizz08]

How long does it take to transfer map to sd card? I began transferring but it seems like it was taking too long so I stopped, then again the file is 1.8 gigs hmm.

[Deepeyes]

I have downloaded tom tom 7 but do not know where to get the voices or maps? it says that I can get a free map but when it brings me to the site it says that it is invalid,

[Aaron McCarthy]

How long does it take to transfer map to sd card? I began transferring but it seems like it was taking too long so I stopped, then again the file is 1.8 gigs hmm.

If you are transfering the maps to the SD card via hooking it up with your phones use cord it will take a long while. If you have a Card reader it shouldnt take that long. I mean.. it wont take an hour like it seems like it takes when you do it via the usb cable. Your best bet is a direct connection with the computer through a card reader.

I have downloaded tom tom 7 but do not know where to get the voices or maps? it says that I can get a free map but when it brings me to the site it says that it is invalid,

You can buy maps and voices on the tomtom website.

[Deepeyes]

If you are transfering the maps to the SD card via hooking it up with your phones use cord it will take a long while. If you have a Card reader it shouldnt take that long. I mean.. it wont take an hour like it seems like it takes when you do it via the usb cable. Your best bet is a direct connection with the computer through a card reader.



You can buy maps and voices on the tomtom website.

I checked the site but all it had listed was maps in Europe

*edit* Changed site over to US, there is not even a category for PDA/smartphone?! am I missing something

[Aaron McCarthy]

You're looking under PDA.. look under one of the PNA devices like the tomtom go or tomtom one or whatever.. you've find the version 7 maps there

[Deepeyes]

You're looking under PDA.. look under one of the PNA devices like the tomtom go or tomtom one or whatever.. you've find the version 7 maps there

Thanks for the info.

Ok so Tomtom ONE v 7.20 will work with my extracted version of tomtom?

[denasqu]

Well that was pretty much a waste of time for me. I tried to install to my Verizon Vogue and I got it launching... fortunately I speak German but can't get any maps loaded. The setup launches PIE and takes me to the tomtom site where I get a message "This device cannot download a free map". I even went to tomtom.com and ordered a $50 map. Now I cannot download my new map because I don't have a "device ID".

I guess I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can get my money back. Apparently most of you guys already have a TomTom device and thus have maps already?

[chAz15]

Well that was pretty much a waste of time for me. I tried to install to my Verizon Vogue and I got it launching... fortunately I speak German but can't get any maps loaded. The setup launches PIE and takes me to the tomtom site where I get a message "This device cannot download a free map". I even went to tomtom.com and ordered a $50 map. Now I cannot download my new map because I don't have a "device ID".

I guess I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can get my money back. Apparently most of you guys already have a TomTom device and thus have maps already?


Did you download TomTom Desktop 1.5 off of there website, connect your Vogue and register your map through there?

BTW; if you get the prompt to upgrade to 2.0 you can give it a try; make sure you save your 1.5 install, as I wasn't able to connect; nor were a few other's. It seems as if it is hit or miss.

L8R

[tobeychris]

Goto activesync, click on explore, goto the program files folder, goto navigator, and copy the file ttnavigator.bif to your computer. Open this up with notepad and you should see a line that says uniquedeviceid or something like that, there's your code. Then delete this file from your phone. Otherwise you may or may not get errors, but the file will remake itself.

[denasqu]

Thanks for the assistance. I found the deviceId and installed TomTom Home. but it was v2.3. No other options.

Of course it didn't recognize my device so I didn't get anywhere.

I did get a refund on the map though. :)

[elvatorey]

Where do u get the maps for tt7?

[t0mmyr]

tomtom.com

[Aaron McCarthy]

Anyone had any luck getting their phone to connect to tomtom home yet?

[chAz15]

Anyone had any luck getting their phone to connect to tomtom home yet?

Yes, Mine is connecting fine...Has been since opening day. :D

[Aaron McCarthy]

Yes, Mine is connecting fine...Has been since opening day. :D

Sorry should have specified... tomtom home 2

[chAz15]

Sorry should have specified... tomtom home 2

Yeah, no...

Version 1.5
Build 106 (Mar 14 2007 15:09:39)

And I haven't investigated down any further beyond what's been discussed back in the linked out threads...

Figured my device was on the Miss list instead of the hit list; if you know what I mean...

[docmalc]

is tomtom better than the sprint navigation on the touch with 6.1wm?

[Aaron McCarthy]

is tomtom better than the sprint navigation on the touch with 6.1wm?


I just looked up and watched the demo of sprint Nav on their website and I'll go with yes its better.. probably by 100%. You dont have to pay a subscription fee for use every month... you actually get full maps which are stored on your phone.. probably better maps too.

Look up video's on youtube of tomtom and you'll see how it all works

[hapa_dude]

The links in the OP don't work anymore.

[natyong]

The links in the OP don't work anymore.

Post 34 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2439623&postcount=34) has a link to one. I haven't tried it, but was able to download via rapidshare.