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whats your favorite one? And how can we try it out
I just use google maps. Works like a charm. Figured there was no sense in having multiple apps when one couple do it all. I have used htc nav, telenav, nav.
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I like the Igo Motonav, but there is also about to be a Navigon release soon. Both very good, and "pretty" GUI's.
I like google maps for searching/finding locations, but when I want to navigate garmin is better for me. Anyone had any experience with the bing navi?
I use the google navigation software. Download it, then download the text to speech app, and you have a free version of the garmin/tomtom.
It does what i need, and for this price, I won't look elsewhere.
EDIT: As mentioned below - the disadvantage to Google Maps and Navigation is you need a 3G connection for updating maps and data.
I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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Same here
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I like copilot
It works well and it works even when you don't have cellular connection
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I'll third this one. I've used CoPilot on WinMo, iPhone and now Android and I have to say it like it the best.
Previously I've used TomTom, Navigon, Garmin, xGPS and the Google Apps but I keep going back to CoPilot!
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I'll third this one. I've used CoPilot on WinMo, iPhone and now Android and I have to say it like it the best.
Previously I've used TomTom, Navigon, Garmin, xGPS and the Google Apps but I keep going back to CoPilot!
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I like the offline cache thing too, but the map support is pretty outdated. I was in a road probably 2 minutes from my house, the name of the street shown is probably 10 years ago.
Are there any apps give turn by turn and can take external maps (like Garmin)? I don't live in an area that is supported by Copilot (or really anybody). I have found that OpenStreetMaps makes usable maps down here which I had working great with Garmin on my WinMo, but I feel like I'm kind of out of luck on Android.
quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?
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quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?
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quick question, are these gps nav programs crippled by the captivate gps?
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Mine works fine using google navigation...
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Mine works fine using google navigation...
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Yea, I would use google navs too but the gps problem is too great, even with the fix I cant get a lock while driving. I wanted to know if 3rd party programs perhaps was better at picking up gps signal than google navs
With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.
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With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.
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Unfortunate, but funny.
I like nav apps that store the maps on the phone since I've done a lot of driving in remote parts of Canada and the West; no cell or data in places.
I had Garmin XT on my old WinMobile phone. However the product is discontinued now.
I'm using Sygic Mobile Maps 10 and so far like it. sygic_dot_com
all you guys that say you like garmin or copilot or google nav should give ndrive a test. i used to love copilot then one of my friends introduced me to ndrive and since then i loved it!
i really have to say it is the best smartphone navi ever!!!
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all you guys that say you like garmin or copilot or google nav should give ndrive a test. i used to love copilot then one of my friends introduced me to ndrive and since then i loved it!
i really have to say it is the best smartphone navi ever!!!
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It's nice, but is HUGE in size. Over two gigs for a map update? Ugh.
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With the current state of the gps on the sgs line of phones, I find the best navigation tools are a map, or asking for directions.
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Can someone tell me what is exactly wrong with the GPS?
I live in Utah and I ve been using it without issues....just today for example I was testing the voice thingy so I said my home address and in no time the navigation was giving me directions on how to get there so reading all this about the GPS is very confusing to me.
Thanks
I have tested a few, and my favourite is Navigon.
However, it is one of the most expensive applications, and I can not buy maps for Scandinavia alone, so I'm looking for a replacement.
Unfortunately Google's Navigation is not available in Norway.
Which do you prefer?
Please take my poll, and I appreciate additional information and tips if you have tested several navigation systems.
Thanks!
I prefer copilot as google navigation does not allow or let you save fav places which are not on the map say for instance I am looking for a shop not in the search result so I look on the map,pin it but cannot save it in say shops or eating places like you can in copilot.
Yeah, me too. Copilot is great.
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am using Copilot too and am pretty much happy about it!
I found Navigon to be a very good and "light-weight" navigation software. It's easy to use, gives great directions and has a clean layout. Still it could benifit from more options and customizations as it's really not that advanced.
CoPilot is a great application also, but I think it's interface is too cluttered.
Yesterday I read a review about Sygic Aura, and bought the Scandinavian version for 19,99EUR. This is by far my favourite of these three as it has a really nice UI, great (and I mean really great) graphichs and is really easy to use but still has a lot of advanced feautures.
I agree, sigyc Aura is greate. Easy to use and really grate grafics and UI.
im useing "waze", you can find it on the market.
Guys, don't you think CoPilot is a bit inaccurate when calculating travelling time though?
My commute into work takes 1 hour, always has, TomTom agrees with me, but CoPilot thinks it'll take 1.5 hours.... strange...
Sygic Aura doesn't give you the price. you only can download the free version. Don't like this. I want to know how much I'm going to pay if I buy it. Won't even try it.
I've got LOCATIONS, but for me the best is TOMTOM. I had it on my Kaiser, and with its so small screen I was able on one little glance to read all important elements (next way out, speed, etc..)
NDrive is good and has fairly up to date australian maps, Aura lacks maps for australia it seems which is unfortunate.
Brut maps all the way buddy. Google it
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Sygic Aura all the way! But I do miss my igo8 on wm6.5
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Nobody talks about LOCATIONS PREMIUM.
Interesting navigation, but missing a lot of options. Not expensive.
Missing :
- enter adress from contacts (as MAPS)
- enter GPS with the coordinates.
each time you want to configure you have to go back to locations. it means shut the navigation down and open LOCATION.
Otherwise, its very clear navigation. GPS is very precise (suppose it doesn't depend of the program)
hope we'll soon have a good update...
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Sygic Aura all the way! But I do miss my igo8 on wm6.5
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Same here...as a former HD2 user,I miss full customization of igo8.3(skins at the first place),so I still use igo primo,BUT I am fascinated with the graphics and speed of Sygic AURA
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Same here...as a former HD2 user,I miss full customization of igo8.3(skins at the first place),so I still use igo primo,BUT I am fascinated with the graphics and speed of Sygic AURA
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do they have maps for australia?
im content with google maps! lol
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im content with google maps! lol
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Sure you're living in a big country. In Switzerland you walk 2 steps and you are in roaming!!!
In CoPilot I miss the following funktions.
When they are fixed I think it will be the best Nav-app:
Foto-nav - When I get qa photo by mms or mail, it would be great to be able to navigate to it.
Navigate to contact - Now I cant click a contact in my phone-book and navigate to him/her. That sux!
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Sygic Aura doesn't give you the price. you only can download the free version. Don't like this. I want to know how much I'm going to pay if I buy it. Won't even try it.
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check price here:
http://www.sygic.com/index.php/en/how-to-buy.html
The topic of offline navigation has been discussed before. However with the Nexus 7 and JB, what offline app provides the quickest, accurate, and full featured navigation?
-Copilot
-Sygic
-Navfree
-Other????
I'm trying to decide which one to spend my money on only ONCE. I know google maps has offline cache, but there's still no searching for POI and naviagation.
I like Sygic. Navfree i could never get it to search without having some form of data. Navigon is supposed to be good too.
Navigon works great for me
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The built in navigation works great! I used it a couple times this weekend to test it out.
Sygic
I use Sygic myself! I love it! It's great because when you purchase a map pack like North America for example you can download by state so you can save space and download only the places you need! Plus you can import POIs from various websites which is nice! Also the voice nav doesn't sound robotic, I have mine set to British English and it sounds like a real person!
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Navigon works great for me
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I cannot get Navigon to load on my Nexus 7. The PS claimed it is not compatible with device. What gives?
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I cannot get Navigon to load on my Nexus 7. The PS claimed it is not compatible with device. What gives?
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Ditto, did you side load it or restore from TB?
Try side loading it
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The topic of offline navigation has been discussed before. However with the Nexus 7 and JB, what offline app provides the quickest, accurate, and full featured navigation?
-Copilot
-Sygic
-Navfree
-Other????
I'm trying to decide which one to spend my money on only ONCE. I know google maps has offline cache, but there's still no searching for POI and naviagation.
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Google Maps w/offline data cached for areas your in. you can get a hell of alot of map area saved offline. still the best imo.
edit: sorry, realized you mentioned POI, navigation does work fine though w/offline gmaps
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Google Maps w/offline data cached for areas your in. you can get a hell of alot of map area saved offline. still the best imo.
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Unless you can't start navigation where you have a data signal. Then you have a map and your location on it, no navigation.
I've been using Copilot for a number of years now and I love it. Looks and runs beautiful on the N7...
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If you have loaded a map for navigation it works fine unless you want to go a different direction than what is programmed in nav. It doesn't reroute until you have a data connection with your phone or mifi or something.
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Try side loading it
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I side loaded it. Downloaded several state maps, but it still doesn't work right. It seems to be locking up (I get a black screen once I get a map open).
Edit: It seems to be working now. More testing to come.
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I've been using Copilot for a number of years now and I love it. Looks and runs beautiful on the N7...
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i have it on my gnex and works great. do you know if there are any issues having it on 2 devices or does another license need to be purchased.
But, how do you use it in the car?
I meant, what kind of car holder do you use?
And don't you think it does not obstruct the driving view?
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itch808 said:
The topic of offline navigation has been discussed before. However with the Nexus 7 and JB, what offline app provides the quickest, accurate, and full featured navigation?
-Copilot
-Sygic
-Navfree
-Other????
I'm trying to decide which one to spend my money on only ONCE. I know google maps has offline cache, but there's still no searching for POI and naviagation.
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Waiting for NavNgo Primo to became available for Android (they have a version for IPhone). On PNDs (Win CE) is the BEST navigation sofware, periodTheir current version called "Primo" sold only to OEMs to be installed on PNDs is years ahead of Google Navigation.In fact Google should be smart and buy them and replace their navigation software with that one.They will save years of development on their own navigation software and will transform Android over night into the best automotive OS. Most PNDs exept the big brands as TomTom and Garmin is using this software. Hopefully it's going to be an Android version soon.The software is great but it require a customized UI for every resolution (maps are self adjusting, but the rest of UI uses bitmaps). But the software is modable, so it might not be a problem.Next in line I would try Navigon (now Garmin). Not sure how is the Android software did not play with it, their PNDs hovever were not bad, but still less fluid that IGo.I also read that some Android nav software is not on par with the older WinCE versions buy any reason, even the paid versions.
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i have it on my gnex and works great. do you know if there are any issues having it on 2 devices or does another license need to be purchased.
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I ran it on my original Galaxy S, I have it on my Galaxy S3, and on the Nexus 7. I think as long as all are using the same google account you should be good to go.
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I side loaded it. Downloaded several state maps, but it still doesn't work right. It seems to be locking up (I get a black screen once I get a map open).
Edit: It seems to be working now. More testing to come.
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I can't get 4.13 to start right. 4.11 did the same thing. black screen first couple of times then it was fine.
Might load 4.11 back for now until they update
I have CoPilot Live for North America and its great on the Nexus. Fast satellite link, lots of POIs, works great for car GPS alternative and local travel on foot or as a passenger. I've moved it from device to device and with frequent map updates, it's a keeper. On the down side, full NA maps = 1.2 G, so glad I have a 16G unit.
Do any of these options include free turn-by-turn voice navigation?
i have used sygic for a long time for gps. but i hate it. it seems too slow and gps searching.. for few minutes. i decided to find a good sloution for my device (p990)
is there anyone has any experience with GPS nav.
thanks
navfree.
I use navigon. Does a good job for me.
I am using igo my way and that application helped me a lot times
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Waze? No probs for me plus you get live traffic updates from other users.
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Waze is great for online nav. Navit and its fork great and free for offline nav.
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I am using igo my way and that application helped me a lot times
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i installed i go my way primo but igps searching problem occured. i cant solve this problem i have arranged gps settings. but still i couldnt use clearly.
drfettah said:
i have used sygic for a long time for gps. but i hate it. it seems too slow and gps searching.. for few minutes. i decided to find a good sloution for my device (p990)
is there anyone has any experience with GPS nav.
thanks
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Slow gps fix is not problem of the sygic, but of your device
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Slow gps fix is not problem of the sygic, but of your device
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I second that. I'm using sygic with CM72 and gps always lock within few seconds.
i have been using sygic for a long time too...the problem lies in ur bb/ril....try changing it.
PS: Sygic is a great app..just wish traffic info should be available for India
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My points to navigon!
sygic broken custom ROM
rachit_rox said:
i have been using sygic for a long time too...the problem lies in ur bb/ril....try changing it.
PS: Sygic is a great app..just wish traffic info should be available for India
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Sygic WAS a great app when I was running OEM ROM Honeycomb on Lenovo K1 tablet but after upgrading to ICS and
later JB Sygic is broken and their tech support says 'we don't support unofficial ROMS.' Too bad. Don't upgrade if
Sygic is very important to you unless it's an upgrade provided by your device manufacturer.
What's wrong with google maps?
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Sygic WAS a great app when I was running OEM ROM Honeycomb on Lenovo K1 tablet but after upgrading to ICS and
later JB Sygic is broken and their tech support says 'we don't support unofficial ROMS.' Too bad. Don't upgrade if
Sygic is very important to you unless it's an upgrade provided by your device manufacturer.
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Hmm ... I use Sygic with JB and for me it is working OK.
As 2D map app only I use Locus .. this comes with good extras ( varios plugins .. free and nonfree).
Openstreetmap using Mapquest or Navfree is also good to use.
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I'm using OsmAnd with quite good results. It can work in offline mode with no network access at all (i.e. all data required to search town/street/number are on-board). It uses Open Street Maps (hence the OSM part in the app name) in vector format - they are pretty good, at least for the area where I live - errors are not that frequent.
My two cents here,
I travel a lot, and have used GPS:s I like, and those I dislike. I will not get into a debate, but just show some of my experiences here.
When I had my Windows Mobile I was happy with Navigon back in the old days. When I bought my Android phone, I also bought Navigon again, and was VERY dissapointed. It have matured, though, over the versions. The problem for me is support. I have complained on the maps several years, but haven't gotten a single response. In my area, we have 2 major roundabouts, which where built for about 5 years ago. I have complained three years about the faults i those maps, but I haven't gotten a single response. I've sent satellite photos, coordinates, all the things, but not a single response.
Evolution on Sygic is good, but then, it's a rather small company. But the feedback on their software is somewhat better from support.
When it comes to maps, remember, there are just about 2 major companies delivering maps all over the world (Navteq/Teleatlas). It really depends on how good the maps are for your country/area/destination. First, choose who delivers the best maps for your country, then choose the software showing those maps.
Over the years, I've worked different areas of my country. These last months I have depended on Garmin hardware, and all I can say is that it did not work well... My phone with Navigon came to resque many times. But as Garmin use Navteq maps (I think), as Navigon does, I'm a bit surprised over the differences. The Garmin device had very slow updates, but I'm VERY sure that Garmin and Navigon went to different addresses with the exact same search parameters...
For me, Navigon have worked best for me. But it still annoys me that they haven't updated my home are yet, after years of complaining. But, even after a b*er or two, I usually find my way home But remember, try the software before buying it. It really makes a difference where you live.
Cheers,
Used sygic, navfree and navigon
Liked navigon best because of superior user interface. Muti- route selection and route planning.
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After using iGo my way, iGo primo, Navigon, Maps my strongly advise is to use CoPilot. It has an unique function "drag edit route" that is important for me. It also have traffic info free for 1 year.
The ergonomic design of CoPilot and speed makes it the best in my opinion.
Be on road.. It is decent
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Navigon: best in class for me (I have tried'em all, for real)... I also rareky use Copilot for the free trafic info. Oh, yeah, and iGo when I go to the US
Look forward to TomTom to join the Android crowd.
hi just took delivery of a razr i ,tried downloading all my apps from play store ,i had paid for tomtom uk [android]
for my galaxy s 3 ,but it stated that it is not compatible with the razr i strange any help please
at a guess its because it wasnt designed to be used with the intel chip inside razr i ...s3 uses arm technology
ahhh yes ,well i dont want to loose it guess ill buy a cheap android tablet for the car
that'll work,but personally i like the google maps/navigate as its always up to date and free..
I have Navfree which free and uses Openstreetmap and Ndrive paid for which use Navteq maps and another one Sygic which uses TomTom all work on the Razr i
try to contact tomtom support and ask for an update enabling x86 version.
I loved TomTom on my DHD, a month later i bought the RAZR i. It was the first navigation i really liked, had not a bulky interface and looked like it was meant to be used on android. I was really disappointed it wouldn't work on the RAZR.
Can you save the maps on the SD Card? I'm using sygic now as i can just download the maps i want to in a few minutes. The Europe maps take so much space and i need them so rarely..
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I loved TomTom on my DHD, a month later i bought the RAZR i. It was the first navigation i really liked, had not a bulky interface and looked like it was meant to be used on android. I was really disappointed it wouldn't work on the RAZR.
Can you save the maps on the SD Card? I'm using sygic now as i can just download the maps i want to in a few minutes. The Europe maps take so much space and i need them so rarely..
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I always thought that TomTom is the best navigation, I used it on all previous devices. Now I use Navigon and I'm not dissapointed. It's stable with nice interface und practical features. Regarding pictures on the Google Play TomTom has less transparent interface and it demands more memory. Try Navigon and ask yourself: do I miss something?
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I always thought that TomTom is the best navigation
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My thought is that Tomtom on Android is not what you except from it.
I use Sygic from years and it works as well as a "good" Tomtom... understand: better than Tomtom on Android.
I was a little bit disappointed by the Android version of Tomtom, so I stay with Sygic that works pretty well (and is fully compatible with the Razr i)
Navigon feel clunky and not so good, I tried it once, didn't like it... for a higher price than sygic.
I know it's no help, but...
CoPilot Live Premium Europe
runs fine on the RAZR i too.
Hope you can sort it out with the TomTom support.
I'm very happy with the (free) Google navigation product.
No frills, but it gets you from A to B just fine, including re-routing around bad traffic.
P.
yes i have navigon so i will use that for now ,who knows in the future it may be possible ,ay but what a nice little phone this is!
AW: why no tomtom?
My dad got his Razr I today. It was shipped with ICS and I installed all his neccesary apps. TomTom was one of them, It worked fine until I did the update to Jelly Bean. Then it started to close itsself. Reinstalling didn't help either.
So I can definitly say, that Jelly Bean is causing the problems. I think the guys from TomTom will be able to fix this easily