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Which GPS App for s730?

Hello
Does anyone of you us the s730 with an external GPS?
If yes, which application do you use for Routing? TomTom? Navigon?

TomTom doesn't work very well on the S730. They don't produce a SP specific version so you're stuck with the PocketPC version, which kind of works if you use FakeCursor, but it's a right faff, only useful if you already have TomTom Navigator and don't want to spend on anything else.
As for the anything else, CoPilot 7 looks good, although I haven't tried it.

Fount on S710 forum:
The best one is Garmin Mobile XT for Windows Mobile Ver. 4.10.40w, here is the link

That looks terrible!

I'm using Route66 Mobile 7, and I find it very well made.

Hehe, Garmin XT tested some Years ago (was fixed to only garmin GPS receivers)
Now they make the finnish better and open the restrictions between XT and Garmin GPS Receivers.
All what i can say: it works
BG Joy

Also Navigon NMM6 is for specifically for smartphones. I have just got a copy, screenshots are great, but since I only have 1GB card (maps are just below 2GB) I have not had chance to try it yet.
Besides TomTom 5.2 - 5.26 haas also been made for smartphons nd does not require touchscreen.

I've swapped an old copy of TomTom Mobile 5.2 to my S730 and it works perfectly. Ok, the maps are getting a little old but major routes don't change that often! If anything it's better than it was on my C500 - the display is much clearer.
I'm using the TomTom BT GPS to connect, and that works fine with Google Maps.

madferret said:
I've swapped an old copy of TomTom Mobile 5.2 to my S730 and it works perfectly. Ok, the maps are getting a little old but major routes don't change that often! If anything it's better than it was on my C500 - the display is much clearer.
I'm using the TomTom BT GPS to connect, and that works fine with Google Maps.
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I had TomTom 5.2 unfortunately only for Symbian 60! When I upgraded to TomTom 6.0 it included all formats but Smartphone was no longer supported

You could try CoPilot 7 which is available for Windows Mobile and you may be lucky enough for it to use your working internal GPS on your device Dumdidum
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/default.asp

Thanks but buying this on good luck-base... nope

Ups just saw that they even used the Wings for their screenshots (on CoPilot 7 website)

Hi,
I use my old Tomtom 5.2 Smartphone verision. Its fine, but not up to date. Unfortunalty my other TOmtom 6 LIcence from my old Palm Treo does not work, because S730 is not suppoerted anymore....
By the way. I checked Navigon Mobile Navigator 6. But before spending 130 Euros for it I want to test it. Does anyone has the installation program files for Smartphones, so that I can give a try?

I do not really want to spread warez, but check torrent P2P

Can use TomTom 5.20 too, but cannot connect with the integrated GPS :-(

Route 66 V7 is working with the internal GPS juhuuuu

just naturally working, or did u make some changes to the registry/teaks?
thanks

Dumdidum said:
Route 66 V7 is working with the internal GPS juhuuuu
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CoPilot and Route66 are known to work fine with devices that have an internal GPS, therefore no seperate external GPS is required.
TomTom however doesn't recognise the internal GPS of equipt devices yet, so they have to also have an external GPS

paholman said:
TomTom however doesn't recognise the internal GPS of equipt devices yet, so they have to also have an external GPS
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Not true. TomTom uses the internal GPS on the TyTN II as well as others.
Where it doesn't work is with Symbian devices such as the Nokia N95.

Dumdidum said:
Can use TomTom 5.20 too, but cannot connect with the integrated GPS :-(
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Have you tried with GPSID set to COM6 instead of the default COM4? IIRC, TT Mobile 5 will only connect to Bluetooth devices on COM6.

Garmin Mobile XT

I'm having an odd problem when running this software ..
After a power up the software runs perfectly connects to the internal GPS and everything is good. If I then close the app and restart it it NEVER finds the GPS device and it just sits there scanning for the GPS device, even if I turn the GPS of and on again it doesn't fix it..
Power Cycling the phone then fixes this problem and I'm back at square one
anyone else add this/sorted this
Jez

can you tell me the installer you used ... (Name of the installer)...
try going to Setting--> Remote GPS--->and DISABLE GPS
Then Enable again ... it will ask you the GPS Port ... Select Com4...
then it should find GPS

Hi there,
I brought the XT from Garmin so I got the MicroSD card with the software and installer on it..
""Try going to Setting--> Remote GPS--->and DISABLE GPS""
on my TyTN II I have Settings/System/External GPS
there is no option in this app to disable/enable the GPS device ..

sorry ... what i meant was.... go to
Garmin Mobile XT---> Settings---> Remote GPS ---> Disable GPS

Garmin Mobile XT for Windows Mobile version 4.20.20w (February 26, 2008)
Garmin has just released an upgrade version 4.20.20w. Give it a shoot. Link to download: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsUpdates.jsp?product=010-11034-00&cID=138&pID=11413

Nghiem said:
Garmin has just released an upgrade version 4.20.20w. Give it a shoot. Link to download: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsUpdates.jsp?product=010-11034-00&cID=138&pID=11413
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Nice One, I did the upgrade first thing this morning and it 'appears' to have fixed it.. I was just popping on here the spread the good news
Cheers ..

Maybe new problem with igo8 & wm6.1 official rom

Hi,
i've benn searched in the forum but i've not found any notice about my problem....
that is, when i install igo8 the setup seems to end successfully, but when i tap on the igo icon nothing happens, even disabling htc home.
i've realized that in the igo8 folder the sys.txt file is'nt there...
in addition igo don't appears in installed software in system tab, and tapping on unistall igo8 in programs nothing happens.
someone can help me??

Which version of IGO are you using?
I suggest you uncheck the IGO checkbox in the start-today-items, and see whether it helps.
If that doesn't work, try uninstalling previous versions first.
I had a similar problem with my HW6910 when I installed an upgraded (legal) version of IGO 2006.

Uninstall iGo, disable HTC Home from Today screen, soft-reset, install iGO and run it

svilendotorg said:
Uninstall iGo, disable HTC Home from Today screen, soft-reset, install iGO and run it
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thx solved!

or disalbe the weather ...

svilendotorg said:
Uninstall iGo, disable HTC Home from Today screen, soft-reset, install iGO and run it
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Yeah, THX! Had the same problem

I have the same problem with iGO8 and WM6.1
Hi to all
I have the same problem with my Kaiser (RUU_Kaiser_HTC_WWE_3.28.405.0_radio_sign_25.83.40.02_1.65.17.56_Ship) and iGO8(full edition), when I disable HTC Home plugin and Soft reset, iGO starts. But if HTC Home plug in is enable with iGO happens nothing when try to run it.
But the question is HTC or iGO will change something in their software?

iGo8 works perfectly with Garmin DK3.1 and the final both with HTC home enabled. I'm using the 3.1 right now. I havent flashed the final yet but others have reported that the final works as well.

iGO8 Ver. 8.0.0.41506 (June 3, 2008) works perfect with WM 6.1 AT&T official ROM 3.57.502.2 WWE OS 5.2.19214 (Build 19214.1.0.4)
NO ERRORS! HTC Home plug is NOT disable!

yes, latest iGO8 fixed the bug with HTC home.

;-)
...and where can be downloaded the latest iGO8? ;-)

i'm using the latest igo8 with the latest north america map.
it runs fine but never finds the gps.
google maps and tomtom both find the gps.
any suggestions?

IGO download?
where can I find the latest IGO for download?

MistaRip said:
i'm using the latest igo8 with the latest north america map.
it runs fine but never finds the gps.
google maps and tomtom both find the gps.
any suggestions?
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IGo 8.0.0.49545
Port: 4 at 57600 bps
AT&T Tilt with W6.1 official ROM.

uvigii said:
IGo 8.0.0.49545
Port: 4 at 57600 bps
AT&T Tilt with W6.1 official ROM.
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thanks.
i put that in and i put a check on "enable gps device" and it still doesn't work
it scans that port and every other and can't find it.

Did you have any problem with the "GPS active" checkbox?
Mil3 said:
iGO8 Ver. 8.0.0.41506 (June 3, 2008) works perfect with WM 6.1 AT&T official ROM 3.57.502.2 WWE OS 5.2.19214 (Build 19214.1.0.4)
NO ERRORS! HTC Home plug is NOT disable!
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I had to revert to the previous ATT ROM because of this (the USE GPS checkbox in the GPS SETUP screen wouldn't stay checked).
Mistarip, were you able to retain the checkmark?

wisniak said:
Mistarip, were you able to retain the checkmark?
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no. it's gone every time i go back to that screen. weird.

hmmm
I had to reverto to ATT WM6...
wasn't able to resolve that issue.
very frustrating.

wisniak said:
I had to reverto to ATT WM6...
wasn't able to resolve that issue.
very frustrating.
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i got it working.
i disabled assisted gps and it worked.
it automatically put a check on "enable gps device"
it works good now. i like the tomtom better though
tomtom makes the best gps software. they care more about functionality than graphics.

this solution has a high cost...
MistaRip said:
i got it working.
i disabled assisted gps and it worked.
it automatically put a check on "enable gps device"
it works good now. i like the tomtom better though
tomtom makes the best gps software. they care more about functionality than graphics.
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APGS gives me an almost instant fix most of the time.
The only times it takes a couple of minutes for TFF is when I travel abroad, or when I upgrade the IGO version.
What are the fix times for you, w/o AGPS?
Have you tried any of the other solutions, eg "GPS Quick Position.cab" or "SH4Y's QuickGPS Fix.CAB" given elswhere in this forum?
And which version of IGO are you using?
Thank you.

What GPS software are you using on your Touch diamond.

Well I'm using Tomtom 6, l'm not a big fan of it, the maps are quite bland and boring.
What are other GPS softwares that have decent maps that work with the touch diamond? I'm quite pissed Igo8 has issues..

I am using CoPilot 7, I got it with my Orbit 2 a while ago, Its ok, easy to use, POI Searches can be a bit annoying but and the routing isn't as good as the tom tom I don't think but it still gets you from A-B.

richardirv said:
I am using CoPilot 7, I got it with my Orbit 2 a while ago, Its ok, easy to use, POI Searches can be a bit annoying but and the routing isn't as good as the tom tom I don't think but it still gets you from A-B.
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Garmin Mobile XT. Very happy with it.

MapKing R12. GPS is just a toy for me, so it doesn't really matter. As long as it's working, it will be fine.

andrewloh said:
MapKing R12. GPS is just a toy for me, so it doesn't really matter. As long as it's working, it will be fine.
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I have to say it's the same for me. It's actually funny because I have Garmin XT on the Diamond and I have Garmin in my car and both use the same map file so it's a bit overkill. Only used GPS once since I got the phone and that was to try it out of curiousity

Co Pilot 7, got with my Orbit 2. Quite happy with it, but would have preferred TomTom

Turning on Internal GPS
I installed the Garmin Xt on the the Diamond but it keeps searching for a Blue Tooth GPS. Is there some settings I need to do to get it to recognise the internal GPS and Vice versa. Thanks in advance

Destinator 7, I tried TomTom and hated it!

Im using TomTom 6 now. I have a TomTom Go 920 as well.
Never used Destinator 7 or Garmin XT - are these good? better than TomTom? Worthwhile checking out?
I released TomTom allows you to "Navigate to" and you can choose a contacts address - handy since I have addresses for most my contacts - it would take ages to store them into favourites.

using GMXT and MapkingR12...
for me maps for GMXT is more complete and updated than the one in Mapking..

auswill2 said:
Im using TomTom 6 now. I have a TomTom Go 920 as well.
Never used Destinator 7 or Garmin XT - are these good? better than TomTom? Worthwhile checking out?
I released TomTom allows you to "Navigate to" and you can choose a contacts address - handy since I have addresses for most my contacts - it would take ages to store them into favourites.
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Also using TomTom 6. Received my Diamond yesterday, I came from a Kaiser device.
But the screen draw is very very slow comparing to the Kaiser. Perhaps because of the VGA screen, don't know.
Also the directions and pointer are runnig about a second slower than the Kaiser (it's running 10 mtr behind my car).
Hopefully there will be a TomTom 7 and hopefully that will run smoother, I'm a very big fan of TomTom.

Friend of mine has a VGA HP PDA with Tomtom 6. Screen redraws are terribly slow. I have same version of Tomtom on my Prophet (QVGA) and it runs very smoothly. Think its down to the number of pixels.

I'm using Navigon 6.2 with europe map.
I always used to install and use iGo, but iGo 2006 and iGo 8 don't work with the Diamond

Socarumba said:
I installed the Garmin Xt on the the Diamond but it keeps searching for a Blue Tooth GPS. Is there some settings I need to do to get it to recognise the internal GPS and Vice versa. Thanks in advance
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You need to config settings in Garmin. to cable GPS, and then point to correct COM (in my case COM4)

Just got my diamond and I can't seem to get tomtom6 in landscape mode. The tiltfunction doesn't work in the todayscreen or tomtom itself so I guess I'll have to find a rotate cab or get used to the standard mode.

Using Sygic McGuider.
Very impressed by it, good for TomTom users, nice screen on diamond, works like a charm and newer maps !!

Destinator

How do you guys get Garmin XT onto your device? Is it possible to copy the files from the SD card onto the phone?

jellyme said:
Friend of mine has a VGA HP PDA with Tomtom 6. Screen redraws are terribly slow. I have same version of Tomtom on my Prophet (QVGA) and it runs very smoothly. Think its down to the number of pixels.
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Any workaround for this? The menu is terrible slow also, seems like other problem than pixels. Map-building takes ages, loading maps etc.

xzces said:
Just got my diamond and I can't seem to get tomtom6 in landscape mode. The tiltfunction doesn't work in the todayscreen or tomtom itself so I guess I'll have to find a rotate cab or get used to the standard mode.
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Use Mortscript to start TomTom with a script file. Before starting TomTom use command Rotate (90).

GPS Software / Hardware

Garmin Mobile XT doesn't work on it :-( it can't find my GPS :-s
UPDATE 2008-06-14:
- Installed TomTom Navigator 6, works fine!
- I am wondering, will TomTom Navcore 8 work?

Since we can't use microSD card, I think only possibility is to use Garmin Bluetooth GPS.

tomtom
tomtom works fine on my diamond WITH INTERNAL GPS!!!!

Then TomTom i'll tray

The diamond works fine with Garmin Mobile XT with internal GPS on com 4

There is no Navcore8 for PPC.
KRiST0F said:
Garmin Mobile XT doesn't work on it :-( it can't find my GPS :-s
UPDATE 2008-06-14:
- Installed TomTom Navigator 6, works fine!
- I am wondering, will TomTom Navcore 8 work?
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Navcore8 for PNDs is Linux only. Your best hope is TomTom 7 if ever it is released. There were rumours of it built in ROM from a German site , with a limited Map.

brian colston said:
The diamond works fine with Garmin Mobile XT with internal GPS on com 4
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How did you install? I have XT on a microSD but can't copy to Internal Storage, it only gives me an evaluation option or external GPS.

download install file from http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3389
then serach google on getting the internal gps to work

tomtom 6
i have tomtom 6 running on my diamond. Just copy the intire map to your diamond and then run the ttn.cab file. It will install itself on youre diamond. Then when it is installed go to gps settings and select OTHER NMEA GPS (or the one thats sounds like that) and then select com4. Should run like a charm.

tomtom6
i don't know if i can upload tomtom6 to the ftp site of XDA-developers? So that we all can enjoy tomtom.

dwijers said:
i don't know if i can upload tomtom6 to the ftp site of XDA-developers? So that we all can enjoy tomtom.
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Try google and take a look on the sites where you find tomtom... They got WAREZ written all over so i advise you not to upload it anywhere as it's illegal to do so.

brian colston said:
The diamond works fine with Garmin Mobile XT with internal GPS on com 4
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Hi guys how do I go about setting the internal GPS to COM 4, all the methods I've tried keeps resetting when I press OK.
My Diamond would be a lot better if I had GPS working...

i have tomtom as wel.
to be honest i do not like it so much. it seems old and outdated. the letters are really small on the diamond and it takes a few minutes to get a lock.
i am waiting for route 66 v8. i had a good experience with v7 so i hope this is better than tomtom.
if tomtom would only release new versions.....

My TT - when in use, does not keep up with where I am located - it seems always to be lagging behind when i am approaching side streets . I have full signal too.