Tomtom v6.02 and 'no maps found' on SD cards - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

Below is a post to a different forum site on the issue of TT6 returning with 'no maps found' error when they are on the SD card. All makes sense, but can anyone tell me what the impact would be of the solution given below.
Thanks
Jez
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Originally Posted by Mutanti
I just updated my Brothers Dell Axim X5
I had major issues with " Cant find Maps"
tomtom by default loads the first storage memory being the built in storage.
So I accessed the registry and deleted the refernce to it.
Maps now working fine.
Also voices now found on SD Card with no issues.
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TomTom 6 will quite happily install and run from the SD card, however when you actually try to use it you will get an error that no maps exist and you cannot select any of the voices, even though you know that everything is on the SD card where its supposed to be. The problem is that TomTom must have decided that no one uses a device with built in storage anymore, and seem to have hardwired the program to just look in the first storage device available for all its running data. In previous versions if this happened you could just tell it were to look for maps by editing the currentmap.dat file to point to the correct place. TT6 seems to ignore this and will continue looking for maps on the first storage device it finds, which in the case of the X5 is the built in storage. My solution may seem a bit drastic but for me it works and is a reasonable compromise, get rid of the built in storage. The cleanest way I can find for doing this is a registry edit, I used total commander to delete the following key:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\AutoLoad\ PSM
One softreset later and no more 30MB built-in storage drive (really only used mine for backups anyway and an SD card will do just as well).
I you decide that you need your internal storage back again then just add the information back again you can use the attached file to reconstruct the key again, total commander (Reeg Editor) won't do it automatically but there's not much to do by hand.
Once the built in storage was gone Tomtom 6 could find both maps and voices from the SD card.
This may work on other pda's as well although im not responsible for any issues that may arise
Well this makes perfect sence to me, the TT v6.00 to v6.01/6.02 seems to have introduced this new 'feature'. I can run TTv6.00 from any location and it finds the maps no matter where they are stored. TTv6.02 fails unless they are stored in the main PC memory. I am on an XDA Orbit and now need to work out a fix along the same lines as you - I dont understand how you can kill the internal storage with no impact?
Thanks, Jez

http://forum.brighthand.com/showthread.php?t=230634
See link for same TT6.03 bug reference.
Jez

I got the No maps found error after upgrading to 6.02 after using 6.00.
I found that by moving my maps directory in to my My Documents folder on my storage card it corrected the issue and TT now sees my maps again.

GldRush98 said:
I got the No maps found error after upgrading to 6.02 after using 6.00.
I found that by moving my maps directory in to my My Documents folder on my storage card it corrected the issue and TT now sees my maps again.
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I did try that too, you now running on 6.02 then? on the sd card?
Jez

JezD said:
I did try that too, you now running on 6.02 then? on the sd card?
Jez
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Yeah, I'm running 6.02 installed to the Storage Card

GldRush98 said:
Yeah, I'm running 6.02 installed to the Storage Card
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What framework version are you running?
thanks
Jez

I assume you're talking about the Microsoft .NET CF? If so, I have 2.0 installed.

Yeh, very odd as I am on 2.0 here too, I give up.....roll on v6.1
Thanks

The solution that worked for me, put the Map folder in the SD card directory direct, don't put it in the TOMTOM or the Navigator folders

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Very strange,can't delete or add any file on my xda II

Strange indeed, I can't delete or add any file, when I try to do so, the small circle shows up to show that the pocket pc is working, then nothing happing it keeps going round till it blocks. I had this problem before and I solved it with a hard rest. I don't have the intention to hard reset again. Anyboby had this weird problem??
I might add that i can delete the files on my computer through activesync with no problem. I have O2 German upgraded to the T-mobile 1.60 english.. so any clues whatsoever???
What software do you have installed, I would be inclined to do a backup then hard reset, then when reinstalling software check if the problem occurs after each installation of your programs, this might pin it down to a program that is locking all files for some reason.
It seems that it happens randomly, cuz when I made a backup I didn't had this problem.Then when the problem occured I restored but the problem remailned. I have a lot of programs installed I wans doubting Microsoft voice command but the problem remailned after uninstalling it other programs(metro,tomtom 2,finger clix,fullscreen keyboard,sms writer,xcpuscalar,pocketMVP) any of these programs is known to force this problem. Thanks
I don't know that any of these programs by themselves are known to cause this behavior - but sometimes combinations of programs, glitches during installations, or any of a dozen other things can cause abnormal behavior.
I would agree with cruisin-thru . . . the only way to be sure if it is one of the programs you have installed, and if so which, is to do a hard-reset and install the programs one-at-a-time, giving some time for testing between installations.
Same problem here
Yep - I have had and currently have the same problem.
Uninstalling programs does not help, only a hard reset and then reinstall one by one testing as you go.
I have done a hard reset in the past, but never built it back up to the same spec, so have not pin pointed an app (if it is an app)
It may help if you compare to my install list ??
Let me know how it goes,
Ian
Adode Acrobat Reader 1.0
Astraware Bejeweled
Astraware Bookworm
Belkin WPDAK
Boma Software Reversi Game for Po...
Fonix UK Roger (2 MB)
Fonix VoiceDial 1.2 EN
Macromedia Flash Player ActiveX
Microsoft Money for Pocket PC
MTUX RingToneX
Pocket Bluetooth Tools
PocketMac_CEWindows.Net RegKin...
Realnetworks RealOne Player
SanDisk Wi-Fi SD Card for WinCE 4.00
SBSH.net Birth2Day
SBSH.net Calendar Plus Proffessional
SBSH.net iLauncher
ScaryBear Software Check Notificati...
Smartphone4u Extended ROM Switc...
I have also had, but removed now:
mov Software imov Messenger(tm)
>Strange indeed, I can't delete or add any file, when I try to do so, the >small circle shows up to show that the pocket pc is working, then >nothing happing it keeps going round till it blocks. I had this problem >before and I solved it with a hard rest. I don't have the intention to hard >reset again. Anyboby had this weird problem??[/quote]
I think that there is a bug which appear only when you use the SD card slot.
I've the same strange randomic problem, the workaround is:
- Remove SD Card
- Softreset
- Reinsert SD Card
At least, you don't need hard reset anymore
I think that there is a bug which appear only when you use the SD card slot.
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All I can say about that is that I use SD cards extensively, and I have never experienced the behavior that whafni77 describes. It could be . . . but I'm skeptical.
Maddoc ur the man, it really resolved the problem and u made me feel small not having thinked of that. For the rocord the only program in common with InaF is Pocket Bluetooth Tools, don't know if it has something to do with it. Thanks guys
Well what do you know!!!
Well Maddoc, this just goes to prove you learn something new every day!
o I tried to delete a file in File Explorer - it hung
o I killed off File Explorer from the running program list - probably not required, but just to prove the file had really been deleted
o I ejected my SD card - a very cheaply made one
o Soft Reset
o Tried to delete another file - and it worked !!
o Inserted the SD card
o Tried to delete another file - and it worked !!
I'm very happy, and the confusion as to why it is acting like this will soon disappear.
Thanks again!
That's the good part, the bad one is that you have to pull out the SD card every single time you do a soft reset, but I'm satisfied with that until someone knows what the heck is going on.
BRosenow said:
I think that there is a bug which appear only when you use the SD card slot.
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All I can say about that is that I use SD cards extensively, and I have never experienced the behavior that whafni77 describes. It could be . . . but I'm skeptical.
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Just to add some extra informations...
In my office there are 2 qtek2020 users, me and another friend.
The only differences between devices is that i use SD cards regulary and only my device is having this kind of problem, the frequency of this problem arises when i use TOMTOM navigator and the maps are stored in SD card.
The results are the same with my 256mb sandisk and 128mb pretec.
Seems that at some point the QTEK2020( and i think also mda/imate etc... ) is unable to "receive" file change notifications( or something like that ) and the results are:
1) You can't delete file with "file explorer"( hourglass loop )
2) If you write a new note and save it, you can't even see the note on the list !!!
3) If you install another application, the program group/start menu is not updated !!!
BTW i've just reformatted my 256mb sd card with flashformat two days ago, no problem for the moment but i'm not using navigator now...
Thanks to all
I stand corrected! Partially anyway . . . :wink:
Since I do not use TomTom Navigator (or any other GPS software for that matter) it is conceivable that the software is corrupting the FAT on the SD card.
Have you tried using StorageTools (or other similar software) to scan (automatically fix all errors) and defrag the SD card to see if it has any effect?
Well I formatted the SD card(pdc 256) with storage tool and fixed all errors(tried fat32&16) but the problem still there. The thing remains to try is to uninstall TomTom2 along with the Gps software to see if it solves. :?:
A key point here is that even uninstalling might not solve the problem. It is a sad fact that many times when you uninstall a program, both on PCs and PPCs, it is not uncommon for registry entries to be left behind, unnecessary .dlls and other files to remain, and some files that were overwritten by newer (or older) versions to remain as well. This is why several of us have stressed hard-resetting the device . . . it is the ONLY way to be sure you are starting from a known platform.
SD problems
I've only seen these type of problems if I haven't first formatted the card in the target device first.
Well finally the problem resolved. I should say the hint that mrg2003 gave is really the solution,in other words you should not format the card from the device but rather from the card reader(fat and not fat32) and bingo no more blocks. I should say this forum is great. Cheerz :lol:
Re: SD problems
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I've only seen these type of problems if I haven't first formatted the card in the target device first.
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I confirm, i formatted my sd with flash format... No problems at all now !!!!
I really don't understand this perfectly right! I have an SD Card and the same problem as all of you state.
What do I have to do? I use the Qtek 2020...
Thanx in advance.
Still have a problem and can someone help me with it!
I formatted the sd card with a lot of tools through the Qtek, like storagetools and flash format.
Afterwards I tried to format through windows format tool!!
But none of them worked and still have the problem of the hourglass..... Can somebody help me? I have a Sandisk 256 MB Ultra II.
Thanx in advance

Problem Adding Maps to TomTom 4.4

Hello,
My apologies if this has already been covered, did a search and didn't see an answer to my question.
I've just installed TomTom 4.4 on my WM5 device. It seems TomTom will only recognize a map if I install to the device itself (ROM) and not the storage card. Everything seems to go ok during the install process when installing to the card but then TomTom won't recognize that a new map is present once I launch the program and tell it to "switch maps," I only see the map I have installed in ROM, not the one in the storage card. This is obviously a big problem since maps can be over 100 megs and there's no way I can fit that in ROM. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Edit: gps.cab, ttn.cab, and the voice .cab file were all installed to the storage card if that helps any
TomTom 4.4 was not designed to work with WM5...
As far as I knew only tomtom v5.1 works.
however there were problems with the maps, whereby I had to take my mem card out of my pro, put in a mem card reader, then run the setup disc, and install to other location, this should bring up the removable drive as an option to install to.
worked for me, but I installed ver 5.1

Can't install .NET Framework 2.0

Hi all,
i have a fresh JasJar and i need to install the .Net Compact Framework 2.0 but when i try to install (main memory) it gives me an unknow error number 4.
I have a lot of free space in my device, approx 30 Mb, so where is the problem ?
I need the .Net Compact Framework to run IBE Mail.
Bye
nicoska
Me too. I've tried closing applications, but without luck
RE
Using ActiveSync may give problem. I installed using the cab file method
You can get the cab file ffrom here (near to the bottom)
http://www.gopherking.com/download/
If you cannot install try install WiFiFoFum with the CF installer Package. After that remove WiFiFoFum (if not needed) and you'll have the CF left behind
http://www.aspecto-software.com/xoops/modules/wfdownloads/newlist.php
Why install it in the main memory? I installed it to my SD Card and it went without any problems.
cktlcmd said:
Why install it in the main memory? I installed it to my SD Card and it went without any problems.
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Hi,
did you installed by .cab file or trough ActiveSync ?
thanks
Nico
nicoska said:
cktlcmd said:
Why install it in the main memory? I installed it to my SD Card and it went without any problems.
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Hi,
did you installed by .cab file or trough ActiveSync ?
thanks
Nico
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I used the .exe file through active sync. I had reformatted my computer, I had performed hard resets numerous times on my EXEC and Net Framework 2 always installs without any problem to my SD Card and works very well.
cktlcmd said:
Why install it in the main memory? I installed it to my SD Card and it went without any problems.
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Are you sure it's actually on the SD card?
I tried telling it to install to SD-card three times (uninstalled between each attempt) and practically nothing went onto the SD card - it just created an empty folder there. :roll: Took out over 5-MegaByte of main memory though and didn't recover all of that when it was removed! :evil:
astage said:
cktlcmd said:
Why install it in the main memory? I installed it to my SD Card and it went without any problems.
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Are you sure it's actually on the SD card?
I tried telling it to install to SD-card three times (uninstalled between each attempt) and practically nothing went onto the SD card - it just created an empty folder there. :roll: Took out over 5-MegaByte of main memory though and didn't recover all of that when it was removed! :evil:
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YES, I explored my SD Card and it has a folder named NetFrame2 or something like that under Windows>Programs
I did not loose any internal memory. As of now after a soft reset, I have about 32MB of internal memory with 31 different applications installed. 26 applications installed to my SD Card and 5 system applications installed on my internal memory. No freezes, no delays, no missed calls, no loss of system preferences, switching from landscape to portrait or vice versa takes 1 second, so I am pleased with my settings.
YES, I explored my SD Card and it has a folder named NetFrame2 or something like that under Windows>Programs
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So did mine, but the folder was empty :?
astage said:
So did mine, but the folder was empty :?
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I didn't actually clicked on the folder, I'll have to check that the next time I sync. I just assumed it was installed there.
cktlcmd said:
astage said:
So did mine, but the folder was empty :?
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I didn't actually clicked on the folder, I'll have to check that the next time I sync. I just assumed it was installed there.
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I hope you're lucky and it worked for you!
Might be worth checking the \Windows folder, however, as that's where I found all the .Net v.2 stuff dumped. The .Net v.1.x stuff is in ROM, so I'm hoping that a future ROM update will have v.2 in ROM.
Pants - just noticed that CF2 folder on SD card is empty!
Any solution to this?
Cheers,
Steve
(Am using Opera - apologies for double spaces)
I've looked into this a bit further, and according to the guys at Microsoft http://blogs.msdn.com/netcfteam/default.aspx - the Framework will always take up storage space, and it wouldn't work if it were only installed on the SD card.
Let's hope that a future ROM release will include it.
Cheers,
Steve.
Here is what I noticed on mine. I just performed a hard reset. I started out with 31MB internal memory. I opted to store NetFramework to my SD Card which is around 5MB in size. So if what you guys claim that NetFrameWork does not install to the card is true, it should eat up the 31MB internal memory right? But I still end up with 31MB internal memory after the install. I did check my SD Card and found the folder there which is empty if I clicked on it. But, my SD Card has less memory than I started with, close to 5MB. So my conclusion is: It installs to the SD Card but maybe active sync does not allow us to see the actual file and size, so it appears the folder is empty.
According to what Microsoft say:
Installing NETCF V2 to storage card
While it is technically possible to redirect installation of NETCF onto storage card via standard Active Sync/WCELOD capabilities, it won’t save precious RAM on device. NETCF files have to be in \Windows folder in order for NETCF to function properly.
If NETCF is installed to storage card, NETCF files will be initially deployed to it. However, at some point they would moved to \Windows folder taking out exactly the same space as normal installation would.
In some cases attempt to use storage card would lead to installation failure due to some subtle storage card issues. Thus it’s not recommended to install NETCF V2 to storage card or embedded storage and there are no benefits of doing so.
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So try installing WifiFoFum (or another .Net CF2 app) and see how your memory availability alters.
Cheers,
Steve.
I also use WiFIFoFum and stored it to my card. It works great. After use of WiFiFoFum, my Internal Memory goes down to about 27MB, I already expected that. Closing all applications via settings puts my internal memory to about 29MB, also expected that as Windows Mobile 5 leaves some parts of the application open for faster reference the next time you open it up. After performing a soft reset my Internal Memory goes back to 31MB. So this still does not change my conclusion that NetFrameWork 2 was installed to my SD Card.
I had a problem installing .NET 2.0 and I found that if I rename/remove previous attempted installs (eg, the dir and files), my 2nd attempt is usually successful.
This goes for most any program that doesn't install properly. I've noticed that this usually happens to me after an upgrade of the same app.
cktlcmd said:
I also use WiFIFoFum and stored it to my card. It works great. After use of WiFiFoFum, my Internal Memory goes down to about 27MB, I already expected that. Closing all applications via settings puts my internal memory to about 29MB, also expected that as Windows Mobile 5 leaves some parts of the application open for faster reference the next time you open it up. After performing a soft reset my Internal Memory goes back to 31MB. So this still does not change my conclusion that NetFrameWork 2 was installed to my SD Card.
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Are you talking about "Program" memory? I'm talking about "Storage" memory - I don't think that's affected when you open/close applications or perform soft resets...
Cheers,
Steve.
StevePritchard said:
Are you talking about "Program" memory? I'm talking about "Storage" memory - I don't think that's affected when you open/close applications or perform soft resets...
Cheers,
Steve.
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Ohhhhhhh! My mistake.
Cheers mate!
FOSA said:
Using ActiveSync may give problem. I installed using the cab file method
You can get the cab file ffrom here (near to the bottom)
http://www.gopherking.com/download/
If you cannot install try install WiFiFoFum with the CF installer Package. After that remove WiFiFoFum (if not needed) and you'll have the CF left behind
http://www.aspecto-software.com/xoops/modules/wfdownloads/newlist.php
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Great that worked for me!! Many thanks!!
J

Switched from iphone-Please help.

I tried to look at previous posts but could'nt find solution. Sorry if it is already discussed.
I purchased Telstra HD2 with US 830 3g band and then Hard SPLd it and flashed 1.66 Leo HTC Rom.
I have been now unable to locate or reinstall IGO8 navigation software from the microsd card. It was fine with telstra ROM.
I now do not have the ability to use windows marketplace.
Any programs that can I can install to further improve this beautiful phone?
Thanks.
waseemus said:
I now do not have the ability to use windows marketplace.
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Is that because the Windows Marketplace doesn't work, or because it isn't installed?
It started working!
I retried downloading and it worked!
Any ideas on the igo8 that is on my micro SD card?
Thanks
When you say you are unable to locate or reinstall IGO8 navigation software from the microsd card do you mean that its not on the storage card anymore or that you get an error when trying to install it?
Mark.
chances are you have the maps on the storage card and the program was integral with the rom your hd2 was using.. unless you can find it as a cab file i would say your not going to get it again.. you could always look at getting something like tomtom, garmin or co pilot.. there not real expensive but you could always get them through aternative sources if you know where to look!
as for ms marketplace, just re download the cab file, google marketplace and the link is easily available!
the file seems to be there on my microsd card. I eject and put it back in its slot expecting it to get reinstalled but that is not happening.
I guess I am a fool when it comes to finding stuff. I will truly appreciate if you can help.
Thanks.
I am a doctor, I'll give medical tips for free
Hey there, doctor here too. Make sure to get offline uptodate on your HD2! If you're lucky you'll be able to get it via the institution you work for....
igo auto installation works only when you have a folder in your storage card with the name 2577 and in that map a file called autorun.exe
if you have a folder with iGO8 on storage card ...see if there's a iGO.exe in it.
press on it and igo runs

[ENQ] How to transfer GPS from micro sd 2gb to another 16gb micro sd

Is it feasible? i have tried to copy all contents of the micro sd 2gb to the 16gb but unfortunately it did not work...It is feasible?
Yes, I've done it. If you have already run the install for copilot, there is a folder on the card : - Copilot\SAVE on the original card which needs to be updated on your new card. Once I'd done that, it ran fine.
Any problems, PM me.
HTH
ebeam said:
Yes, I've done it. If you have already run the install for copilot, there is a folder on the card : - Copilot\SAVE on the original card which needs to be updated on your new card. Once I'd done that, it ran fine.
Any problems, PM me.
HTH
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i have a Garmin installed on it and not copilot...I am currently running tom tom 6 but dont like the graphics, but the phone ca,e with 2gb garmin on it...could you tell me how to transfer it to the new card?
Many thanks
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i have a Garmin installed on it and not copilot...I am currently running tom tom 6 but dont like the graphics, but the phone ca,e with 2gb garmin on it...could you tell me how to transfer it to the new card?
Many thanks
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Well, I suggest you start with a blank 16GB card, and copy everything from the 2GB card to the 16GB card, and see how you go.
gdayhtc said:
i have a Garmin installed on it and not copilot...I am currently running tom tom 6 but dont like the graphics, but the phone ca,e with 2gb garmin on it...could you tell me how to transfer it to the new card?
Many thanks
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Unless the garmin software has been changed to check, prior starting, for the microsd's size, or S/N or whatever, in order to forbid duplication on other media, the process of moving data and apps from a card to another is simply mirroring its contents on the new card, everything will work.
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Unless the garmin software has been changed to check, prior starting, for the microsd's size, or S/N or whatever, in order to forbid duplication on other media, the process of moving data and apps from a card to another is simply mirroring its contents on the new card, everything will work.
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but how do i mirror evrything...tried to copy the whole lot...but no luck, it says unable to locate the map location

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