Pumpkin HU AL-C0241, can't download mapping for Sygic GPS & Navigation app

[liviococcia]

Hello Members

I've got the head unit above, it's an Android 4.4.4 , at 1gig of Ram.

I can install the Sygic app from the store without any problems, but when the setup comes to needing to download the mapping, it can't, it either reports there's a connection issue, or the round timer just keeps rotating.

I have downloaded other navigation software IE Copilot, and there's been no problem.

I can surf the web, use my Gmail, download apps.

I've tried setting up Sygic using my home router internet, and my tether connection from my phone with no luck.

Is there something I can do, or what's the issue with Sygic?

Help would be great thanks

 

[nixfu]

This is because Sygic wants to identify your unit as a cellphone and wants a valid and unique cellphone IMEI number. The Android head units all have a fake and the same IMEI number because they don't actually have cellphone modems built in, so Sygic will not be able to properly register with the download server because its trying to this fake IMEI number.

There is a way around this issue:

In your Sygic Navigation folder after you run it one time (on my device it's under /sdcard/SygicNavigation), there is a folder called Android. Within that folder, create a file called settings_overload.ini and add the following lines:

[RuntimeSettings]
m_strDrvDevice=mac


I also had tochange the same m_strDrvDevice paramater in the settings.ini file from IMEI to mac to get it to work for me, so you might want to do that as well.

You will need to edit the files using "RootExplorer".


After you do that, then Sygic will be able to properly talk to the download servers and register your unit to download maps.

This should really be in the Wiki/FAQ.

 

[nujackk]

What i did to solve this was to install and run it on my Galaxy tab, then just copied the sygic folder over to My HU and works like a charm now.
Probably could use phone as well.

 

[liviococcia]

Thanks nixfu and nujackk for the help, but can I just mention that my Android headunit isn't rooted, so can I still use RootExplorer, and do I install RootExplorer on the Headunit?

 

[liviococcia]

Hello Members
I just wanted to again say thanks for the information, I realised that the only way I can do the edits recommended by nixfu, is by 'Rooting' the Pumpkin Head unit, which I have no knowledge on how to do it, and which I rather not do anyway.

I did manage to find a similar navigationally app called Navigon UK, which installed without problem, had no issues in downloading and installing the maps, and has pretty much the same 'Assisted lane guidance' (like Sygic's 'Dynamic lane assist).

I see no point in Sygic being so restrictive in presenting this hardware compatibility issue, and as long as the user has paid for the applications licence, and is a registered user on there download servers, there shouldn't be this unnecessary obstacle.

kind regards
Livio