1st post, newbie lurker.
I've been googling, searching all over cyber space for either a cab file, or something that will allow me to use my TomTom 6 (legit copy w/ serial #), that I purchased w/ my Treo 700p 3 yrs. ago, w/ my Sprint HTC Touch Pro.
Initial installation, I get the "This version of TomTom is not compatible w/ your phone" (something along those lines).
I've tried
-installing the latest TomTom 7 cab file w/ the TomTom 6 maps and voices, before I read that the TomTom 7 cab will not work w/ TomTom 6 maps
-installing the older version of the TomTom 7 files, though I read and know now that it won't work w/ my TomTom 6 maps
-tried installing the TomTom Nav. 7 cab file, to download the "free map" from the tom tom site, but I kept getting an "error page"
-tried using the TomTom 7 and just purchase the US maps, but tomtom doesn't have US maps available, only European from what I can recall
I've also read that other users w/ the HTC TP have successfully installed their TomTom6, are they using a more up to date version? Do I need to make another massive purchase w/ TomTom?
The box to my TomTom NaV. 6, says compatible w/ WinMobile and Palm OS.
but it is several years old.
TIA for any help and suggestions, and I honestly did do a search and read half way through the TomTom 7 Diamond thread, but wasn't able to find anything useful, other than the cab. files.
If my version is outdated, then is my only option to get a new one? Also, can someone point me the right direction as to where I can buy (legally, from TomTom or 3rd party vendor), the US maps to work w/ the TomTom Nav 7?
Thanks again,
"The FNG"
I have a Fuze, but I have the same questions as you. I've tried installing Navigator 6 and I get an error message and installation is unsuccessful. I've installed Navigator 7 and I can't get it to recognize my v6.75 maps even though people have said these should be backwards compatible. I have downloaded and successfully installed the free city map (Los Angeles). I cannot find anywhere to legally purchase v7.xx North America maps; Tomtom is now selling v8.xx. Can anyone please confirm if Navigator 7 is compatible with 6.75 maps or not? Thanks.
I have tom tom 6 working just fine
I have tom tom 6 working just fine, originally from my 750.
Assuming you have tom tom home installed on your pc.
Copy all of of your tom tom data to the sd card.
Run the cab.
make sure you have your tt code handy.
start tom tom home, it will recognise your new device,( tom tom allow you a device change once every six months)
you will need to register a new account, from then on it just recognises everything.
yang88she said:
1st post, newbie lurker.
I've been googling, searching all over cyber space for either a cab file, or something that will allow me to use my TomTom 6 (legit copy w/ serial #), that I purchased w/ my Treo 700p 3 yrs. ago, w/ my Sprint HTC Touch Pro.
Initial installation, I get the "This version of TomTom is not compatible w/ your phone" (something along those lines).
I've tried
-installing the latest TomTom 7 cab file w/ the TomTom 6 maps and voices, before I read that the TomTom 7 cab will not work w/ TomTom 6 maps
-installing the older version of the TomTom 7 files, though I read and know now that it won't work w/ my TomTom 6 maps
-tried installing the TomTom Nav. 7 cab file, to download the "free map" from the tom tom site, but I kept getting an "error page"
-tried using the TomTom 7 and just purchase the US maps, but tomtom doesn't have US maps available, only European from what I can recall
I've also read that other users w/ the HTC TP have successfully installed their TomTom6, are they using a more up to date version? Do I need to make another massive purchase w/ TomTom?
The box to my TomTom NaV. 6, says compatible w/ WinMobile and Palm OS.
but it is several years old.
TIA for any help and suggestions, and I honestly did do a search and read half way through the TomTom 7 Diamond thread, but wasn't able to find anything useful, other than the cab. files.
If my version is outdated, then is my only option to get a new one? Also, can someone point me the right direction as to where I can buy (legally, from TomTom or 3rd party vendor), the US maps to work w/ the TomTom Nav 7?
Thanks again,
"The FNG"
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i have tomtom working on my fuze give me your email address and i will send you the crack
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I've searched the forums and bnot found the answer to this question.
I've installed TT6 on my diamond, and it works fine, however, in order for it to get a GPS signal, I had to run google maps, and then in the menu click the turn on GPS. Presumably to turn off the GPS I'll have to go into google maps again and turn off the GPS. Is there some way of turning the GPS receiver on and off without having to go into google maps?
Thanks
Hope you don't mind me asking but how did you get GPS to work with Google maps?
When I try i get the following error;
"This programme require a data connection. Please contact your carrier or visit www.google.co.uk/gmm/configure.html on your computer for more info.
(Error: connectError [183])
With Quit or Retry the only options.
Sorry
@mcvpjd3: Believe me, you do NOT want that thing running all the time because if you do, your battery will be dead in under 2 and a half hours!!
Google maps should turn the GPS reciever on and off automatically when it is needed, as should TomTom or any other GPS program.
When nothing is talking to the GPS reciever, it goes into powersave and turns off.
Google maps has the option to use it with or without GPS and so you have the option to turn it on and off, but it should be turned off automatcially when you close the program.
@so3:does the message "This programme requires a data connection" not give you a clue?
You need a data connection for google maps to work. Just like google maps and google earth on the PC, it downloads the map and satellite images from google over the internet. If you haven't got a data connection, then it won't even start up. Sorry for the sarcasm, but that message is really self explanatory and it really does tell you what the problem is. of course, if there is more info that you have not given that would help us figure it out a bit more, i apologise and please feel free to elaborate.
Lol you're so funny...
anyway I gave up getting TomTom 6 to work on my diamond.. I just installed TomTom Navigator 7 instead and it works fine...
happyguy82 said:
Lol you're so funny...
anyway I gave up getting TomTom 6 to work on my diamond.. I just installed TomTom Navigator 7 instead and it works fine...
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How did you get TomTom Navigator 7 to work with your TomTom 6 maps, or are you just restricted to the single city trial that comes with it?
I found no mention on the TomTom site on version 7 and I have no way to buy maps or switch to another map within the software.
My TomTom home on my PC recognises it as a tomtom device and lets me load my Western Europe maps onto it, but I don't have the option to switch to the maps from within the software? Instead I have a button that has Voucher written on it that takes me to some HTC website???
just restricted to the single city map as far as i know. I don't think 7 likes the version 6 maps, but if you have any version 7 maps, they should work fine.
As for TT6, I did get that working on the diamond, but i had to set 'other NMEA' as the device type, 9600 as the baud rate and then com 4 as the com port.
Then seemed to work on and off, but got much better when i turned aGPS off using schaps advanced config.
TT7 just picked up the internal GPS chip staright away, and this thing is SOOOOO much faster than my Athena to get a signal it is unbelievebale!
rhedgehog said:
just restricted to the single city map as far as i know. I don't think 7 likes the version 6 maps, but if you have any version 7 maps, they should work fine.
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Thanks - any idea how I can buy the v7 maps? I'm actually quite annoyed because I bought a brand new copy of TT6 2 days ago and it came with version 6.6 maps, and the tomtom site is now trying to sell me an 'upgrade' to v6.75 maps, but it won't let me buy v7 :s
mital said:
Thanks - any idea how I can buy the v7 maps? I'm actually quite annoyed because I bought a brand new copy of TT6 2 days ago and it came with version 6.6 maps, and the tomtom site is now trying to sell me an 'upgrade' to v6.75 maps, but it won't let me buy v7 :s
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You can't use the V7 maps within tt6. You can buy the v7 maps thru the tomtom store but then you need tomtom 7 wich isn't official released yet. If you have tt7 you can use the old v6 maps.
marco899 said:
You can't use the V7 maps within tt6. You can buy the v7 maps thru the tomtom store but then you need tomtom 7 wich isn't official released yet. If you have tt7 you can use the old v6 maps.
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Hmm... Well I have a licensed version of tt6 with licensed tt6 maps (v6.6) but I can tell you for sure that these v6.6 maps don't work with tt7.
With tt7 installed, my tomtom home recognises the tomtom device and lets me copy the maps to it, but they don't appear as an option under manage maps in tt7. The only option I have is the map I downloaded from HTC or a button that says 'voucher' which takes me to the same download page on the HTC website. It also doesn't recognise 6.75 maps so unless someone is doing something dodgy to get the maps to work, I can't see how it will work with them.
I managed to get tt6 working on my diamond now though, so I'm happy for the moment. I don't think the extra features of tt7 are worth it but maybe I'll get an upgrade if they offer one when it's officially released.
happyguy82 said:
Lol you're so funny...
anyway I gave up getting TomTom 6 to work on my diamond.. I just installed TomTom Navigator 7 instead and it works fine...
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Did you ever configure the GPS option in TT6? InTT7 it defaults to internal GPS receiver anyway.
mital said:
Hmm... Well I have a licensed version of tt6 with licensed tt6 maps (v6.6) but I can tell you for sure that these v6.6 maps don't work with tt7.
With tt7 installed, my tomtom home recognises the tomtom device and lets me copy the maps to it, but they don't appear as an option under manage maps in tt7. The only option I have is the map I downloaded from HTC or a button that says 'voucher' which takes me to the same download page on the HTC website. It also doesn't recognise 6.75 maps so unless someone is doing something dodgy to get the maps to work, I can't see how it will work with them.
I managed to get tt6 working on my diamond now though, so I'm happy for the moment. I don't think the extra features of tt7 are worth it but maybe I'll get an upgrade if they offer one when it's officially released.
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TT7 gps is very fast compared to tt6. About the maps: Do a search on the internet. 6.75 works with tt7 but we are not allowed to talk about this (see the closed topic over tt7).
mital said:
How did you get TomTom Navigator 7 to work with your TomTom 6 maps, or are you just restricted to the single city trial that comes with it?
I found no mention on the TomTom site on version 7 and I have no way to buy maps or switch to another map within the software.
My TomTom home on my PC recognises it as a tomtom device and lets me load my Western Europe maps onto it, but I don't have the option to switch to the maps from within the software? Instead I have a button that has Voucher written on it that takes me to some HTC website???
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hmm you're right...
Probably
Generally it's not wise to use warez, let alone admit that you are. Regardless, it might be best to not mention it for the fact that you may be suspended / banned as other posts stipulate.
mital said:
How did you get TomTom Navigator 7 to work with your TomTom 6 maps, or are you just restricted to the single city trial that comes with it?
I found no mention on the TomTom site on version 7 and I have no way to buy maps or switch to another map within the software.
My TomTom home on my PC recognises it as a tomtom device and lets me load my Western Europe maps onto it, but I don't have the option to switch to the maps from within the software? Instead I have a button that has Voucher written on it that takes me to some HTC website???
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I had TR home installed on my PC - V1.5 (with TT app version as 6.010 and maps. I updated to version the latest version of the maps for version 6 and then install the Cab of 7 on my device over-writing the 6 app.
All works well.
Dear users,
Does someone know how to get the TomTom Navigator 6 favorites as stored in the MapSettings.cfg file to the new MapSettings.cfg file as present in the 7.xx maps for use with Navigator 7?
Just using the Nav6 cfg file with 7.xx maps doesn't work: Navigator 7 hangs on startup.
I have tried the latest TomTom Home (for Navigator 6) but that one doesn't show options of how to grab the favorites. And even if it could, it couldn't send them back to 7.xx maps I guess, since the latter aren't supported in TomTom Home for Navigator.
Suggestions are more than welcome!!
Ok, someone gave me the tip to use POI's instead of Favorites, since the POI's being OV2 files are fully interchangeable with all versions of TomTom - which I've tested successfully.
So that's my tip for all of you struggling with the same problem.
Copy the MapSettings.cfg in the new 7er Map. First startup can be long, just wait (Sometimes 4-5 minutes or longer)
After it it works.
+1 it's very long first time only, but after no problem, even after a hard reset of the system !!
Having a really hard time finding a new tomtom program that works with the new maps. Could someone please direct me to the newest program that work with the newest map for my ATT TILT WM 6.1
I just tried TomTom 7.910.9185 with North America 815.2019, and the program didnt even show up anywhere.
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did you install the software from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679&highlight=tomtom
AFAIK, the Tomtom PPC version works with v7 maps. I'm thinking the maps you got are not for the ppc model, but for a different system.
Downloading TomTom Home 2.5 and connecting Orange (and maybe all variety) Diamond causes TOMTOM to offer a free trial of TOMTOM 7.9 with trial map and access to purchase others advancing the cause of those whose Diamonds did not have TOMTOM in ROM. Win for Diamond users. Win for TOMTOM map sales.
Sounds like very good news and TT actually applying some common sense for a change.
Does Home 2.5 work with Navigator? Previous versions did not and us PDA users were forced to use Version 1.5. It is for that reason that I did not instal it when it came out.
I have a legitimate version of TT6 up and running on my TD. Does this instal wipe any previous versions of TT off, or can both run together?
Can this version read version 6 maps - I would probably buy a Europe map but have a Southern Africa map I would want to keep in case I ever visit there again.
Maybe it's just because I live in Canada, but the only map I can download is the one free map. If I try to purchase a map via TomTom Home it shows none available. Kind of annoying since TomTom is pretty much useless if you can't buy maps. It does work for all the free voices and car images, etc though. Maybe I should have selected the UK as my country when I registered....
Tomtom Hone 2.5 encourages a connected diamond user to download working version of Tomtom 7 (v 7.90)for HTC devices which replaces extracted files from Diamonds with v7 in ROM. This allowed my access to previously purchased maps (v7.45maps) which wouldn't load with previous extracted versions of Tomtom 7. Home 2.5 has version for Navigator. Purchasing from Tomtom website for Navigator 7 leads to discounted 8.15 maps. Would assume these will work. My Orange diamond worked with maps of W Europe designated for O2.
The 6.75 maps will work with TomTom 7, I'm using them together just fine.
I'm using Tomtom V8 maps with Tomtom 7 no problem.
Worked for me. But does anyone know if this is a trial software, or the full version? I wouldn't want to spend $80 on a map of Australia, if the software runs out in a couple of weeks...
TomTom itself (the program) is free, its the maps you pay for, therefore it is a full version and will not run out.
Definitely full version. Can set to have cows mooing if speed limit exceeded. Tomtom will probably advise if v 8.15 maps operate if other site users cannot say. Cannot see why not as I am sure tomtom want map sales otherwise copilot will take htc users on. Home slightly slow to catch on to what you want . You may have to purchase maps from tomtom website and use Home to transfer to diamond rather than purchasing through Home itself.
I emailed TT "support" some questions about this and here is part of their reply
"Home is offering you this application in error. It is an update to the preinstalled version of Nav 7, so probably won't work."
So there you go - all of this is a figment of your imagination. It doesn't exist and if it did it wouldn't work anyway. And it is all your fault for wanting up to date software and maps from us.
Oh and by the way they also said that TTN6 is not compatible with my TD even if it works on it. I must get a copy of their dictionary to see what there definition of compatible is.
I am so glad that Tom Tom is back to its normal ways - I don't think I could have stood the shock of them becoming helpful.
Not complaining. Best example of unsolicited goods I've had in a long time. Is it tomtom's reluctance to preload in all markets or mobile companies wanting you to use their navigation system with costly data downloads?
Does anyone know how I can update my TomTom software (latest maps, speed cameras) for my Kaiser?
goto the TomTom website and you will find all the info you will need....
I can't seem to find anything about updating a Kaiser on the TomTom website.
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I can't seem to find anything about updating a Kaiser on the TomTom website.
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TOMTOM is an application. To update, you buy the software and the maps, they send it to you on a disk or SD card and you load it into your phone.
The problem seems to be that there are no more recent maps (and software) since TomTom doesn't know if they want to continue or not to provide "PDA" updates, except for some OEM deals like HTC. Did you read this long thread ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679
TomTom only officially sell TomTom 6 for Windows Mobiles devices. With this you are limited to version 6.x maps. TomTom have updated the software to version 7 - latest is 7.910(9185) - however this isn't commercially available but is packaged by some carriers into their ROMs for two HTC devices; the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro. Only these two devices are officially supported by TomTom for Navigator 7, both these devices are VGA as well. If you go to TomTom's MapShop website and select 'NAVIGATOR 7' as your version you are then prompted with a list of different carriers devices - only HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro varients are listed.
What has happened since is Navigator 7 has been ripped from these devices (and TomTom's website) and backward engineered to work on other devices (VGA & QVGA) and then repackaged into installable .cab files (check the long thread in the previous reply for links to the .cabs, there are several floating around). This will get you the actual TomTom Navigator 7 application installed, however it is pretty useless without a map and the only 'official' way to get a map is via the TomTom Home application. Unfortunately this is where it all falls down as there is no legal way to download a map or activate it for your 'unsupported' device. A bit of a chicken-and-egg situation...
Without detailing anything or posting links there are other sites that have 'advice' and downloads to allow you to install the latest maps to your Kaiser running the latest Navigator. Latest maps are version 8.15, however there are sub-versions that are not compatible with all devices or software versions.
Andy
That sounds about right.
Although I'd add that TomTom won't tell you that this is what they've done. Here's my story.
I went to the US recently on business and needed to drive, so I bought a copy of TomTom's US map online. After a lot of idiotic argy-bargy and toing and froing with their support department, it emerged that TomTom Navigator 6 (the latest version that works in WinMob smartphones as opposed to their own devices) is supported by the map. Nowhere on the site was this made clear. Yet, as a registered, legitimate user, TomTom's systems know I have Nav 6 running on a PDA.
It also appears that tech support for Nav 6 is negligible (although I suspect from the backwash I picked up from other users, this isn't a software version problem but a systemic problem), as the company is not developing the WinMob version any further - probably down to the cost of supporting users as a result of it's awful support department...
Cutting it short, I eventually extracted both an admission that all the above was the case and a refund, but it was painful and took a fortnight, by which time I was in the US, without a map...