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TomTom 5.21 on XDA EXEC

This might be the least of some people problems, buth has anyone got the 7 digit postcodes to work yet on Tom Tom5.21? Was fine on XDA2. I tried copying files to various zip directories as described on the TomTom web site but to no avail.
Geoff

Do you have an empty folder on your Storage card called "Tomtom". If not add one and try again.

geoff247 said:
This might be the least of some people problems, buth has anyone got the 7 digit postcodes to work yet on Tom Tom5.21? Was fine on XDA2. I tried copying files to various zip directories as described on the TomTom web site but to no avail.
Geoff
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Yes works fine on my k jam, o2 exec, mda vario. Out of interest is yours a proper version?

TT 5.21
I bought TT5 with Western Europe maps. I wanted to run that with a GlobalSat BT338 receiver. Installation was a nightmare but I finally managed. When I got to activating maps it failed even though I obtained an activation code. Got in touch with TT support. After a few email exchanges I received a note that my order had been cancelled. However, they had charged my credit card for over 200 euros!!! :twisted:
No more contact from them since then and I am stuck with a non-functional product!! I might sue.
Have since got OCN5. Installlation worked like a charm. Including map activation all was done in less than an hour. Navigation works perfectly!
Way to go OnCourse!!
Conclusion: If you are planning to get TT5.21 for your QTEK9000/I-mat etc. my recommenation is DO NOT!!!
Sorry for the rant.
GREAT FORUM!

TomTom 5.21 on XDA EXEC postcode problem
I have a legit copy of TomTom. I have tried creating various directories both full and empty on the device and on the storage card, but it still refuses to recognize 7 digit postcodes. If TomTom support get back to me with a fix that works I'll post it here.
Geoff

don't know what you guys are doing but 5.21 works fine on my xda exec.... I was even more chufed to find that the some key on te keyboard can act as shortcuts ... like pressing "c" switches between day mode an night mode etc.
I done nothing special... just took my sd card from my old ipaq 4700 that already had the maps etc. put it in de xda and instaled 5.21 straight on (Instaled to card memory)... the only draw back was that it would not stick to the voices folder in the sd since I had to select a voice every time tomtom was turned on (tomtom would see the voices on the sd but would not memorize the one I chose on the next startup).... this I fixed by downloading a voice straight from within tomtom.
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Literally got this working myself today!
The fix on the tomtom website says to copy the zip folder containing the post code file to main memory and it will work - well I created a folder called 'zip' on my sdcard and copied the postal code file to that, then also created an empty folder on my sdcard called 'TomTom' - it worked perfectly then!

Stange my legit copies all work and guess what so does my duff copy never had to do anything just install and away.

The official reply from TomTom support is the XDA Exec is NOT compatible although they are working on it. Did everything to try to get 7 digit postcodes to work, but to no avail. Everything else within TomTom is working fine so it's not critical. Now, how do you make your own voice files??!!
Geoff

Geoff, Exactly where are you trying to enter the postcode? - this might seem a stupid question, but if you are putting the postcode into the Navigate to address screen you won't get 7 digit, you need to tap the rh arrow go to the next page and select enter postcode, then if the empty tomtom folder and the zip folder (containing the GB post code file) are all in place it should work. For some voices etc. have a look at www.tomtomsatnav.info there is useful stuff utilities/ voices/ warnings etc. - Mike

Working fine on my Exec. You need the postcode data in a folder called 'zip' in the root of the storage card and another empty folder entitled 'TomTom' in the storage card root.

TomTom Questions - a couple that I think I can solve, or not

Questions for those with TomTom successfully on a Wizard....
1. How? The CDs won't load! The application CD blows up immediately when you run the setup application - it never even attempts to talk to ActiveSync. Can't load the code this way!
2. The first Map CD fails also with an "premature end of JPEG file" error message (WTF?!) If I use the SECOND Map CD, I can load maps. Kinda. They will load to my PC (tell it I have a "Go", then when it errors out tell it to load to a directory) which I think I can then copy over. Maybe.....
3. Having seen someone else's setup, I'm wondering something - can you plan a route that spans more than one map? It didn't look like it! That sucks SEVERELY for long trips.....
Thanks in advance....

Can't help on 1 & 2, but I have heard of people getting bad CD's and getting them replaced by TomTOm fixes their issues. I've been fortunate to get everything working perfectly the first time.
To answer #3, yes you can plan a route that spans several states. You need to either load one of the regional maps or the 'Major Roads and Highways' map.

Can't help on 1 & 2, but I have heard of people getting bad CD's and getting them replaced by TomTOm fixes their issues. I've been fortunate to get everything working perfectly the first time.
To answer #3, yes you can plan a route that spans several states. You need to either load one of the regional maps or the 'Major Roads and Highways' map.

I've opened a ticket with them - I've heard their support is legendarily BAD (as in no replies at all in some cases), so we'll see. If I have two bad CDs, then if they replace them all's well.
But right now what I have is a worthless piece of software that cost me $150 - and I am NOT happy about that..... I guess the only good point is that I can't even activate it, so if its a Wizard incompatability probelm I can stick it on eBAY and the code is still good....

Here's the part of the solution....
Wizard = WM5.
You can't use the default loader on the CDs to install the program to a WM5 device.
Solution. Go to TomTom's website. Go to support and download the latest patch (version 5.21). Here's a link that sure work:
http://www.tomtom.com/support/solution.php?GID=3&PID=188&SID=198&CID=0&Language=1&FID=3361
Run the program on your PC (not your wizard) and install on your wizard once you've established an ActiveSync Connection.
Now. You'll need to get a voice file off the CD. Put in the first disk (i.e Disk number 1) and look for a directory called voice (I think). An easier way may be to search the CD for a file named USAM.cab. This is the voice for "Richard". You can experiment with different voices later. Copy this file to your PPC (i.e. right-click on the file, click "copy", then right-click on the activesync icon (while connected)-> click "explore". Find the directory you want to paste it to (it doesn't really matter) and right click and click "paste".) Now the file is on your PPC.
From your PPC File Explorer (not windows), click on the USAM.cab to install the file. We're almost finished.
Now simply install the map that you want.
No you can't navigate between regions; however, if you select the "Other Map" you see a couple of national maps.

had the same problem like Genesis3 first.
In my case it was insufficient memory on my SD card.
After inserting a 1GB card everything went ok.
Seems like TT5 checks available memory and quits without any error message if memory is'nt enough.

In my experience TT5 would not instal over activesync on WM5, but can be installed manually, and will run perfectly OK except for not being able to find a BT GPS receiver (not sure about wired GPS as I haven't tried it).
See the details I posted about 10 from the top in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=43412&highlight=
To use the BT receiver you will need the TT V5.21 upgrade.

I have a 1G SD card in my Wizard; its half-full with "stuff", but 512MB sure ought to be plenty I'd think!

You can't just run the update from their website, it is a patch, not the full install.
"This update can ONLY be used when you have already installed a registered version of TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 on your Pocket PC/Palm OS device."
As far as support - call, don't mess with submitting a ticket. They are actually really good.

I beg to differ....
ryanc2,
You previous post is simply incorrect. I've download the patch, installed it on my JasJar and had no problems. You HAVE to install the voice from the original TT CDs or else you'll never get past the "Start -Up Wizard" in TT.
You will need to enter your activation code (you get from www.ttcode.com) during the start up process.
Also, I've installed v.5.21 and have used my BT receiver with no problems. My guess is that the people who are having problems with this do not have their BT GPS configured properly or they're running a cracked version (don't read into anything. I'm not accusing anyone! I'm just telling what I've found).
BTW, I've found installing TT maps via an external card reader (i.e. pop the card out of your wizard and plug it directly into your computer via card read) is the fastest and easier way to copy maps.

Re: I beg to differ....
weatheryoko said:
ryanc2,
You previous post is simply incorrect. I've download the patch, installed it on my JasJar and had no problems. You HAVE to install the voice from the original TT CDs or else you'll never get past the "Start -Up Wizard" in TT.
You will need to enter your activation code (you get from www.ttcode.com) during the start up process.
Also, I've installed v.5.21 and have used my BT receiver with no problems. My guess is that the people who are having problems with this do not have their BT GPS configured properly or they're running a cracked version (don't read into anything. I'm not accusing anyone! I'm just telling what I've found).
BTW, I've found installing TT maps via an external card reader (i.e. pop the card out of your wizard and plug it directly into your computer via card read) is the fastest and easier way to copy maps.
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Just simply stating what is posted on their website - I wouldn't know as I upgraded from a previous install of 5. Thanks for clarifying.

'' No Maps Found '' error with TomTom Navigator 6 on Mogul / Titan

I have recently installed dcd 2.10 ROM 6.1wm. Since GPS is active now I wanted to try TomTom to see how it works with Mogul. I followed direction and ended up on error where TT say '' No Maps Found ''. I have extensively search this topic across the web, and there are tons of solution recommended to fix this issue. I have tried all of them including uninstalling opera and to move files all over the folders but no luck so far.
However most recommended and most reported working fix is to disable BT explorer. and pretty much everyone recommended to uncheck box in FTP tab from bluetooth setting. but mogul user's problem is... there is no FTP tab.
So here is what I am asking:
1: has anyone sucessfully got TomTom Navigator 6 working on Mogul / Titan with Sprint / DCD windowmobile 6.1 wm6.1 ROM. If so would would care to share your how tos.
2: Does anyone know how to disable BT explorer in Mogul where there is no FTP tab. Perhaps registry setting. Some user has posted working registry setting to disable it but it is for Dell Axim with wm5 and does not apply to Titan (setting does not exist in mogul).
Let me know if you need more info

Looks like you have acquired an illegal copy of TomTom 6.
Xda-developers do not endorse these kinds of illegal activities.
Nonetheless, plz check your pm

I use tomtom6 on my mogul. It works perfectly. The error you are getting is because you probably downloaded the software WITHOUT the maps. The maps for North America alone are just over 1gb. Try actually buying the software and it will work just fine.

I think its hilarious that you went around disabling bluetooth and uninstalling Opera, in order to get your TomTom program to find maps, LOL. As said previously, try buying the software. And if you are going to pirate it, don't trouble others with your problems if you can't figure out how to get it working, even if you are going to bring a bit of levity with your HILARIOUS failed solutions to the forum.

This from peeps who unlock their phones and put cooked roms on it. Now thats funny I don't care who you are...

Mezlo said:
This from peeps who unlock their phones and put cooked roms on it. Now thats funny I don't care who you are...
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stealing a $150 program is a little different than modifying a phone we Paid $200+ for and Own.

ccuser said:
I have recently installed dcd 2.10 ROM 6.1wm. Since GPS is active now I wanted to try TomTom to see how it works with Mogul. I followed direction and ended up on error where TT say '' No Maps Found ''. I have extensively search this topic across the web, and there are tons of solution recommended to fix this issue. I have tried all of them including uninstalling opera and to move files all over the folders but no luck so far.
However most recommended and most reported working fix is to disable BT explorer. and pretty much everyone recommended to uncheck box in FTP tab from bluetooth setting. but mogul user's problem is... there is no FTP tab.
So here is what I am asking:
1: has anyone sucessfully got TomTom Navigator 6 working on Mogul / Titan with Sprint / DCD windowmobile 6.1 wm6.1 ROM. If so would would care to share your how tos.
2: Does anyone know how to disable BT explorer in Mogul where there is no FTP tab. Perhaps registry setting. Some user has posted working registry setting to disable it but it is for Dell Axim with wm5 and does not apply to Titan (setting does not exist in mogul).
Let me know if you need more info
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the reason this is happening to you is because there is a .dat file that tomtom looks for when starting up to point to the map location...it has NOTHING to do with whether youve pirated it or not. this file is/must be located at My Documents/TomTom/CurrentMap.dat. all you need in that file is the directory path to your map. in my case its /Storage Card/USA....(etc, etc) also, the directory slashes are the other way, but im typing this on my mogul and im too lazy to fat-finger the on screen keyboard
also, and this one might be the biggie...your map folder MUST be in the root of your storage card, not nestled within another folder, or a tomtom folder which is what I initially did.

ikemiller2662 said:
stealing a $150 program is a little different than modifying a phone we Paid $200+ for and Own.
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Actually there is no difference. The phones were locked by the providers for a reason. You are cracking their security encryption to gain access to features that were unavailable. With hacked software you are cracking security encryption to gain features that were not available before also. The price you paid for the phone really deosn't matter. With this theory the people that buy their DSS satelite boxes and hack Dishnetork ird's to receive a priated signal are ok because they bought the ird. You and I both know this to be untrue. With all that said I don't believe that you should use hacked software either, I just think that some take a high and mighty stance when a simple "We don't condone or discuss warez here" would be all that is needed. I guess your threshold for crossing the line is the only thing in question here, and we all know why most peeps come to these sights.

Whhhhaaattt!!!!!!!
Mezlo
I for one use this site as an educational tool. So do many other forum members. If you think that we are all "peepers", what are you doing here?
I know for a fact that the programmers from HTC, Moto, LG, etc as well as the major carriers are members of this site directly or by proxy - how do you think they find out where their weaknesses are? How do you think they make their products better? Warez is not my thing but who are you to say????
So please, get off your pedestal and "Peep" your horn somewhere else, maybe at www.Disneyland.com

kmartburrito said:
this file is/must be located at My Documents/TomTom/CurrentMap.dat. all you need in that file is the directory path to your map. in my case its /Storage Card/USA....(etc, etc) also, the directory slashes are the other way
also, and this one might be the biggie...your map folder MUST be in the root of your storage card, not nestled within another folder, or a tomtom folder which is what I initially did.
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Hello,
Still not work, "No Maps found!"
I created a file called CurrentMap.dat that contains my path directory \SDMMC\Calimap and put it in the My Documents\TomTom\ folder. I also had the Calimap folder at the MicroSD card root, which as SDMMC. I don't know what I did wrong.
Can you check your script file CurrentMap.dat for the correct path? Thanks in advance.

ok first off do you actually have maps loaded on your SD card? all i had to do it put the maps on the SD card and TomTom found them right away. (on mine the storage card has a folder called north_america675, in that folder is all the map data)
if you did happen to pirate the software well you should buy it, but if you are content stealing then what you probably did was just download TomTom -- the maps are sperate, about a 1.5GB download, which you would need to put on your card... again if you pirating and you did put the maps on there, i would then guess that you didn't put the patched EXE on your device which allows you to use maps without activation.
Mezlo said:
Actually there is no difference. The phones were locked by the providers for a reason. You are cracking their security encryption to gain access to features that were unavailable. With hacked software you are cracking security encryption to gain features that were not available before also. The price you paid for the phone really deosn't matter. With this theory the people that buy their DSS satelite boxes and hack Dishnetork ird's to receive a priated signal are ok because they bought the ird. You and I both know this to be untrue. With all that said I don't believe that you should use hacked software either, I just think that some take a high and mighty stance when a simple "We don't condone or discuss warez here" would be all that is needed. I guess your threshold for crossing the line is the only thing in question here, and we all know why most peeps come to these sights.
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again i think you are wrong... we aren't gaining access to services that we would normally have to pay for... cracking a dish reciever means you are stealing a service that you would normally pay for. for me at least putting new roms on here is to get GPS, and play around with the phone a bit. I'm not getting any service that i wouldn't normally get, or isn't built into the phone. so i see a big differance. but i digress, because really it doesn't matter either way since we won't change each other's minds.

t99randy said:
Hello,
Still not work, "No Maps found!"
I created a file called CurrentMap.dat that contains my path directory \SDMMC\Calimap and put it in the My Documents\TomTom\ folder. I also had the Calimap folder at the MicroSD card root, which as SDMMC. I don't know what I did wrong.
Can you check your script file CurrentMap.dat for the correct path? Thanks in advance.
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so, your storage card is actually called SDMMC in file explorer?

Also, I think it might be necessary to have the map folder named exactly the same as the map's specific name. I doubt that 'Callimap' is the name of the map, but it might be. I'm not totally sure on this one though, I just know that I was fumbling for a bit to get it out to the root folder. I remember renaming the folder to EXACTLY what the map name was, just to be sure. This could have been the golden ticket and I wasn't even aware at the time. Try that too and see if it helps.

kmartburrito said:
so, your storage card is actually called SDMMC in file explorer?
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Yes, That is correct!

kmartburrito said:
Also, I think it might be necessary to have the map folder named exactly the same as the map's specific name. I doubt that 'Callimap' is the name of the map, but it might be. I'm not totally sure on this one though, I just know that I was fumbling for a bit to get it out to the root folder. I remember renaming the folder to EXACTLY what the map name was, just to be sure. This could have been the golden ticket and I wasn't even aware at the time. Try that too and see if it helps.
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I tried it and still did not work. It must be the activiation code for the map. Even though we put the map at the right location, TomTom would still not load if not correctly activated.

Last rant and I will let this go as I usually just lurk and am content to read and learn (note my post count).
My original point was that instead of popping off about buying the software and not stealing it, one could as alot do just post nothing or a simple we don't condone warez here. If as some do, you put a rom that was not manufactured for your phone (ie an alltel rom on the sprint mogul) because you like the features better, I am sure that that is a form of stealing as the rom was built for alltel phones not sprint carrier phones. By unlocking the phone you have basically cracked it. This debate is the same as the one about taking a pen from work. It is still stealing just not the same as takng $1000.00 out of the safe (installing a $150.00 cracked software). But it is stealing all the same, it is just the degree to which we allow ourselves to think it is ok.
As the post above states the carriers come here to find weakness and to make thier products better. This statement implies that the carriers would want to stop these types of activites or it would not be called a weakness.
I have learned massive amounts of knowledge from this and other sites and also like to tweak my phone ( I use freeware or purchase the programs ) and will contiue to read as I like learning the ins and outs of electronics. I just think that sometimes people are quick to see the speck of sawdust in anothers eye and completely miss the 2X4 hanging out of their own.
end rant.....

the only other thing i can think of is try to use TomTom Home to transfer the maps. it's free and can be found here:
http://www.tomtom.com/plus/service.php?ID=17

Mezlo said:
I just think that sometimes people are quick to see the speck of sawdust in anothers eye and completely miss the 2X4 hanging out of their own.
end rant.....
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The only way you are breaking any rules is if you break your warranty and try to return the phone. I bought this phone and it is mine. If it doesn't work, I now am responsible. I cannot be arrested for modding my phone, but I am voiding my warranty.
P.S. I am not breaking the law by modding my viewsat either, its only when I connect to the 1200 channels do I bend it a little.

serfboreds said:
its only when I connect to the 1200 channels do I bend it a little.
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I like your mode of thinking of "bending it a little"

on my install the map folder needs to be in the root of the SD card, and the name of the map folder is:
USA and Canada 675_1409
Don't know if this helps or not but worth a try

HTC Diamond - TomTom Maps

Hi Everyone,
I have used the search function and haven't come across this yet.
When i install my tom tom software, it installs fine. Yet it installs onto the phone not the 4GB Storage.
Now this came up somewhere else and they said to fill it up and it will ask you to install it on another storage device.
Now this didn't come up I have also tried the other methods of trying to get it so the installation installs onto the phone and copy the files to internal storage and change the location of the icon. (Which I couldn't do). - just wouldn't let me im not retarded
Now my question is this.
I Have my Australia Maps: Australia.815.2086
And Tom Tom: I Have Version 7, not sure exact version number.
Now I cannot get the maps to install on this as it needs 100mb for these maps. As there isn't enough internal storage this cannot be done.
So If anyone could shed some light on this would be good.
If i don't answer here if you are after certain information my email is:
[email protected]
Cheers!
Rob Blakey

robrbhtc said:
Now my question is this.
I Have my Australia Maps: Australia.815.2086
And Tom Tom: I Have Version 7, not sure exact version number.
Now I cannot get the maps to install on this as it needs 100mb for these maps. As there isn't enough internal storage this cannot be done.
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Put the maps on the storage card. The actual navigator app can go on either. Some TomTom cabs that are floating about will only install to main memory... others will give you the option.

Put the maps on the storage card. The actual navigator app can go on either. Some TomTom cabs that are floating about will only install to main memory... others will give you the option.
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Tried this just then with no luck just tells me that there is no maps.
Should my maps be a .cab file ?

**BUMP**
Sorry to bump this but i really would like help

If the maps installed on the internal storage and the program wont see it, your best bet would be contacting tomtom, if you have updated your phones system software and moved to a COOKED ROM then the original phones id number would have changed, when the maps are registered the id is used as part of the key hence the key changing the registered status is also changed from working to non working.
Now tomtom may be nice and give you a new registration for the device or they may say not going to happen. If the program and maps are from some other source like say Pirate Bay then you wont get any help from this forum as its very much frowned upon and posts get deleted that even try to hint at them kind of illegal shenanigans.
Hope you get your self sorted.
Regards
Nom

your maps should be a directory, not a .cab file
it has to be copied to the root of the internal storage.

shadowboss said:
your maps should be a directory, not a .cab file
it has to be copied to the root of the internal storage.
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Another common problem is that your map folder is actually two folders deep.
i.e. maps/maps rather than only maps.

Another common problem is that your map folder is actually two folders deep.
i.e. maps/maps rather than only maps.
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That was my issue thanks heaps. When i did that changed it to a single /maps/ directory all working fine.
Thanks for your help guys!

SNIFF SNIFF - I smell some piracy going on here. Be carefull this site/forum does not tolerate this.

R3PUBL1K said:
SNIFF SNIFF - I smell some piracy going on here. Be carefull this site/forum does not tolerate this.
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sniff-sniff,, get a life loser

specials_4u said:
sniff-sniff,, get a life loser
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hi.
the best option is to install tomtom to your storage card, by doing this the software defaults to the storage card for the map info.

my tomtom version cannot be installed to the storage, even though tomtom home placed the cabs there. it doesnt even ask.
the map can be on the storage, tomtom home copies it there when you select that when starting tomtom home (i can choose between internal mem and 4gb mem as target).
when tomtom is installed in your internal memory, you can move the files to the 4gb storage, and launch it from there without problems.

another tomtom thread

ok i got the tt black cab7.19
i can install it, bluetooth working
app atarts but no maps
i have aquired maps 8.45 i cannot drag this into the tomtom folder as not enough space reported by phone, even though i installed on mem card which is 2gb empty?
how do i point tom tom at this map pack, i have already traweld these forums for a good 3 hrs but im going round in circles!
am i missing something?

andyfoz said:
ok i got the tt black cab7.19
i can install it, bluetooth working
app atarts but no maps
i have aquired maps 8.45 i cannot drag this into the tomtom folder as not enough space reported by phone, even though i installed on mem card which is 2gb empty?
how do i point tom tom at this map pack, i have already traweld these forums for a good 3 hrs but im going round in circles!
am i missing something?
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Hey, I do not think you have tried tomtom before on other systems, do you?
Anyway, I used tomtom on S60, Palm OS, WinCE4.0(PNA) and WM(PDA)...
All the versions work through the same way. Try to put map folder to your SD card ROOT directory... You do not need to do something to point the tomtom to the map... Acturally it will link the program to its map automatically. Do not worry about that.
Hint, if it says "not enough memory" again, simply use a card reader and do that on your computer.
For the tutoral, try GOOGLE "gpsunderground", as I am not permitted to put external link here...
Hope that helps...

If you have purchased the software and maps, installation is easy. If you have not paid for the software - well, I hope you find it impossible to install...

conan_t said:
Hey, I do not think you have tried tomtom before on other systems, do you?
Anyway, I used tomtom on S60, Palm OS, WinCE4.0(PNA) and WM(PDA)...
All the versions work through the same way. Try to put map folder to your SD card ROOT directory... You do not need to do something to point the tomtom to the map... Acturally it will link the program to its map automatically. Do not worry about that.
Hint, if it says "not enough memory" again, simply use a card reader and do that on your computer.
For the tutoral, try GOOGLE "gpsunderground", as I am not permitted to put external link here...
Hope that helps...
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thank you i will get to it immidiatley!
one other question, does maps 8.45 work with ttn7.19 black cab?