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TOMTOM3 Speed Camera Warning

Hi,
Does anyone know if there is any freeware version of speed camera warning software for the UK, compatible with TOMTOM3. I know its a longshot but what the hell!
Anyway if not, what is the cheapest/best one available.
Your experiences please.
Thanks

Hi,
This one works fine.
http://checkpoint.oabsoftware.nl/
JoseF

Excellent! Thanks . But where do I get the Camera POI's for the UK from??

Jupiter said:
Does anyone know if there is any freeware version of speed camera warning software for the UK, compatible with TOMTOM3. I know its a longshot but what the hell!
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Have you ever tried CheckPOInt? I'm using it herer in Germany.
Take a look at http://checkpoint.oabsoftware.nl/
HTH
Stefan

Jupiter said:
Excellent! Thanks . But where do I get the Camera POI's for the UK from??
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Not tried it until now, but i'm nearly 100% sure, that they are available via synchronisation. It workes fine for me. You can not download them manualy and install them to your device. You have to synchronize the,. So you're able to keep them easy uptodate.
Try it out. It's for free.
Stefan

Are you saying that download comes with them?? Ie the UK ones?

Try www.pocketgps.co.uk, click on speed cameras on the left and you'll get to a database of all UK cameras. I use it with POIWarner, which was very cheap and very good

Anyone know where you can get free POI's from? I know, I'm a cheapskate.
Sorry, Gotta feed the kids!

I NEED to do this...
Don't speed, so you don't need a warner ;-)
I know, this help's a lot.

I completely agree with you.
I have been driving for 10 years. No points and no collisions! Thank God!
However, i frequently have to drive late at night , when the roads are empty. Sometimes I may go 35 when the speed is 30!
A warning system would be good!

Jupiter said:
Anyone know where you can get free POI's from? I know, I'm a cheapskate.
Sorry, Gotta feed the kids!
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er... yes read my last post :roll:

CheckPOInt works fine and does cover UK speed cameras/traffic light cameras/section cameras, etc
Phil

Thanks. How Extensive is their database?

Jupiter said:
Thanks. How Extensive is their database?
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Pretty good i think (personally). I used to have a snooper S6-r neo and pay for the updates and that wasn't better!

We have a little over 3000 camera sites plus red light cameras and mobile locations.
Unlike the majority of other Safety Camera databases we still maintain a human input to weed out duplicates and erronous submissions.
The actual number of camera locations in the UK has never been revealed, it was rumoured to be 5000 but I'm reliably told that it's nearer 4000 physival locations with mobile sites making up the remainder.

TRY THIS
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It is specifically against our Ts&Cs for our database to be published on other websites. Please remove the post. If anyone needs access to it they can download it freely at:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras.php

Freelockuk Thanks for that .
Griffog, sorry, its probably my fault for raising this post. Unfortunately I am not a moderator and hence cannot remove it ,thought I already found it and did download it from your website yesterday.
While you are here... :wink: On the site it says,
"Email us either your OV2 file or ASC file and we will work out which cameras we don't have and which cameras we do have. Please be careful when adding cameras not to add false ones"
How do I actually update the ov2 file. I am running TT3 with Checkpoint.
There is a new Truvelo round the corner from me and would like to add it in the database.
regards

griffog said:
It is specifically against our Ts&Cs for our database to be published on other websites. Please remove the post. If anyone needs access to it they can download it freely at:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras.php
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Slight OT/OT but just to say thanks for that database, and all the work that goes with it

Yes, I agree. Thanks a lot for all the hard work.

!!! Htc Rom Update To Enable Gps !!!

Here is the official ROM update from HTC to enable GPS on those units that haven't got it enabled.
http://www.europe.htc.com/support/software/htcp3600.html
Happy Navigating

safer than safe said:
Here is the official ROM update from HTC to enable GPS on those units that haven't got it enabled.
http://www.europe.htc.com/support/software/htcp3600.html
Happy Navigating
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FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301017

safer than safe said:
Here is the official ROM update from HTC to enable GPS on those units that haven't got it enabled.
http://www.europe.htc.com/support/software/htcp3600.html
Happy Navigating
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This ROM has been available linked to the Wiki here for a while already. However, this is the official download site for the European HTC P3600, I entered in my IMEI number and downloaded it just for the fun of it.

Aero said:
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301017
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This is the latest one dated 03.04.07. or there abouts.
This link also gives you free TomTom 6 with one free city map but you can key**n the other maps.

safer than safe said:
This is the latest one dated 03.04.07. or there abouts.
This link also gives you free TomTom 6 with one free city map but you can key**n the other maps.
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Arent they they the same? your link and the link inside that thread? I dont get it.
BTW it says taster on the site, I assumed its tester or something. A test app perhaps. anyway the link you gave and the link inside are identical.

Fair enough. This link may have been posted before. I was told that there was the new update relesed on 03.04.07 and it was more to alert people of that fact. The link will obviously point to the same place because any new ROM update will be posted there. So if you alrady new this than great and if you did not know about this then even better. I was just trying to help.
Happy Navigating

Aero said:
Arent they they the same? your link and the link inside that thread? I dont get it.
BTW it says taster on the site, I assumed its tester or something. A test app perhaps. anyway the link you gave and the link inside are identical.
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Taster??? Do you mean for TomTom? Taster probably means that they will give you a small map to get you interested in TomTom, then you'll have to buy more maps.

safer than safe said:
This is the latest one dated 03.04.07. or there abouts.
This link also gives you free TomTom 6 with one free city map but you can key**n the other maps.
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Hi all
Does anyone know any other location to download tomtom. I tried to download from this euro site, but it wont let me. It says my s/n is invalid. I'm guessing it's because I did not purchase the phone in Europe (I'm from Australia).
Thanks
Semir

My ROM is the latest???
OS 5.1.461 (build 15671.3.3.0)
ROM version 1.23.800.2 dated 02/08/07
Radio 1.38.00.11
Protocol 32.71.7020.12H
Any point updating to latest HTC ROM? bug fixes? better GPS accuracy?
Thanks,
Nir

Matterhorn said:
Taster??? Do you mean for TomTom? Taster probably means that they will give you a small map to get you interested in TomTom, then you'll have to buy more maps.
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I have not tested this TomTom yet but from what I understud you get fully functional software with one free city map. So if you use key gen for the other maps you should have official version of TomTom for trinity.
BUT I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS YET BECAUSE I AM WAITING FOR MY SD CARD TO ARRIVE!

dnts said:
OS 5.1.461 (build 15671.3.3.0)
ROM version 1.23.800.2 dated 02/08/07
Radio 1.38.00.11
Protocol 32.71.7020.12H
Any point updating to latest HTC ROM? bug fixes? better GPS accuracy?
Thanks,
Nir
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This is what it is saying on the website:
New features and improvements are available with this operating software update.
GPS receiver capability enabled.
Browser improvements (mobile CSS, WAP, Iframe, etc.).
Bluetooth improvements.
New data network icons to differentiate between GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA connections.
Streaming player added.
and that is what I know about it.

Just updated and...
Hi,
Just updated my HTC3600 to ROM 1.23.405.2 and installed the TOMTOM 6 software but I am getting no GPS signal and I dont see anywhere that I can set this up (nothing in settings)
Any ideas?
Thanks

Big_G said:
Hi,
Just updated my HTC3600 to ROM 1.23.405.2 and installed the TOMTOM 6 software but I am getting no GPS signal and I dont see anywhere that I can set this up (nothing in settings)
Any ideas?
Thanks
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You should have GPS settings under preferances. If you go in there and configure under "other NEMA" receiver. On mine it is on com9. It takes a couple of minutes to get "cold" start nut if little yelow and black circle in the top right corner is rotating it has found your GPS receiver. All you have to do now is go outside ar go very near to the window and wait for the "fix".

safer than safe said:
You should have GPS settings under preferances. If you go in there and configure under "other NEMA" receiver. On mine it is on com9. It takes a couple of minutes to get "cold" start nut if little yelow and black circle in the top right corner is rotating it has found your GPS receiver. All you have to do now is go outside ar go very near to the window and wait for the "fix".
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i think he has the same problem as me. latest belgian rom installed. tomtom 6.030 installed but that is a red herring.
the problem is that the GPS settings in system has disappeared! it was there a few days ago and now its just missing!
i mean start > system tab > GPS (that GPS config software has gone missing!!!)
SOLUTION:
Enable GPS Icon in Setting Tab
In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\GPS Settings
1. Delete the DWORD marked Hide (if present)
2. Delete the DWORD marked Redirect (if present)
3. Add a DWORD called Group and give it a value of 2
4. Soft reset the device.
Now check in connections...

i have just checked my imei no. and found theres no update available for my my 3600!?! why?
ROM ver. 1.23.61.5

rowgel said:
i have just checked my imei no. and found theres no update available for my my 3600!?! why?
ROM ver. 1.23.61.5
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Maybe because there is no official HTC update for your geographic area...
So far, only DOPOD's clients from Australia New-Zeland, and South-East Asia have got an official update to go further than 1.23.XX series.
But to get back to the point, GPS should already be activated on your ROM.
Further upgrade issue, it's more about, having WM6 or not having it...

GPS software

can anyone recommend the dif gps apps that feature turn by turn directions?
google maps is fine except id like that feature. a couple dif ones to try would be nice.

See link below. Look near bottom of first post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363431

Thank you for the link to the post - the information there is very helpful reading the software available. I'm using IGuidance but was thinking about trying TomTom.

I use tomtom7 for the turn by turn "turn right" "left turn ahead" etc...does not say the street name but it keeps talking to you up until you make the turn... the point of interest is very good...need a wal-mart, best buy points them all out...

amAze
amAze
turn by trun with voice
and its free

GPS Amaze with XV6800
Which version of Amaze do you use with the xv6800? I have tried HTC Touch and WM5 and after a short time I get exception errors. Thanks.
jsajczuk said:
amAze
turn by trun with voice
and its free
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I am using Garmin Mobile XT. It also has turn by turn. The one thing I find that I like better about it over TomTom is that it actually will tell you what side of the street your destination is on. Unless this has changed from the One TomTom does not give you that information. Also there are lots of POI's you can download off the internet for free. I found starbucks, dunken donuts, autozone, homedepot....etc. on one site and have uploaded them to my phone. Like the TomTom it does not give street names.

bparent said:
Which version of Amaze do you use with the xv6800? I have tried HTC Touch and WM5 and after a short time I get exception errors. Thanks.
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amAze 4.2 their latest..

Amaze phone or windows mobile
I'm sorry I wasn't very clear with my question. Which model phone's software did you download for the vx6800 since it is not listed and there are several HTC's listed? I tried HTC Touch and WM5 but it has been unstable for me.
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amAze 4.2 their latest..
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Generic Version
I think I downloaded the generic WM6 version and it has been working pretty well.

The only thing aAzing to me was that I actually tried this software again even after struggling with it a few months ago. I don't care for the interface. I don't care for the fact that it locks up my 6800 often. And I also found it causes an odd slowdown, even after it has been closed. I got annoyed by the slow down after a couple of days, so I removed it from memory, and the slowdown went away. Very odd.
Hard to beat Windows Live Search for free. No voice, but you get a couple of 'dings' as reminders of turns.

bparent said:
I'm sorry I wasn't very clear with my question. Which model phone's software did you download for the vx6800 since it is not listed and there are several HTC's listed? I tried HTC Touch and WM5 but it has been unstable for me.
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the generic WM6.. no lockups, no battery run down...

Amaze xv6800 wm6 upgrade rom
jsajczuk said:
the generic WM6.. no lockups, no battery run down...
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Thanks for the info. I tried that and after a short while I get exception errors and lockups. May be WM6.1 and the new Verizon rom upgrade. Also, I don't get any data for maps.

I have a xv 6800 with 6.1 and Amaze works just fine for me. No lockups at all. Their satellite map coverage is dismal, at least in Southern California, but I love using their heads up 3d street maps and voice nav features.
Devin

necromis said:
I am using Garmin Mobile XT. It also has turn by turn. The one thing I find that I like better about it over TomTom is that it actually will tell you what side of the street your destination is on. Unless this has changed from the One TomTom does not give you that information. Also there are lots of POI's you can download off the internet for free. I found starbucks, dunken donuts, autozone, homedepot....etc. on one site and have uploaded them to my phone. Like the TomTom it does not give street names.
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Since when does mobile xt speak turn by turn? I have tried the latest version ??5.20.00 or something, and there is no turn by turn on any mobile xt that I have found.

Google Maps without internet connection?

hi to all
i wanted to ask, if it is possible to use google maps without the internet on my diamond....
for example : is there any way to load the map of germany on my phone so i can use it without paying for internet
thanks for responses

try smart2go; similar and you can store maps...

can somebody explain me how i get that on my diamond?
i guess it´s for nokia...

new bie question
I am confused. I would like to know whether we can install the google maps on diamond? can we use it just to find our way without connecting to GPS and so on.
I am sorry I don't have so much knowledge.
thanks for your kind reply.
greetings!
sony

I use TrekBuddy for the same purpose. It works nice on the Diamond.

search for smart2go wm6

I use GoogleMaps in Colorado, and it does work with and without GPS. Here in the US, GoogleMaps will use cell towers to triangulate where you are (been off as much as a half mile before), but it is better than nothing if you have no data plan.

no, it is not possible. you need internet to download maps on the fly. gm does have limited memory where you can browse a map (via internet) and it remembers a few frames for when you arent connected

nba_playa said:
hi to all
i wanted to ask, if it is possible to use google maps without the internet on my diamond....
for example : is there any way to load the map of germany on my phone so i can use it without paying for internet
thanks for responses
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man, u've gotta take a look at this
may be not the perfect solution we are looking for, but atleast there's hope

th1nm1nt said:
I use GoogleMaps in Colorado, and it does work with and without GPS. Here in the US, GoogleMaps will use cell towers to triangulate where you are (been off as much as a half mile before), but it is better than nothing if you have no data plan.
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That's called AGPS. Without using GPS and internet connection, the device finds your location. Iphone uses AGPS. I have no idea whether GoogleMap on diamond uses AGPS or not. But it's really annoying that when using GoogleMap without turning data connection on, GoogleMap keeps on popping that it needs some sort of data connection and I need to cancel it constantly.
Guys, anyway to get around this?

blufade said:
man, u've gotta take a look at this
may not the perfect solution we are looking for, but atleast there's hope
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seems to be a solution....
but how does that work?
i diddn´t understand that
haha
thx for help

nba_playa said:
seems to be a solution....
but how does that work?
i diddn´t understand that
haha
thx for help
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well, it seems like a workaround for linux based MIDs
if u do have a linux box, give it a try and let us know

i don´t have linus xD

nba_playa said:
hi to all
i wanted to ask, if it is possible to use google maps without the internet on my diamond....
for example : is there any way to load the map of germany on my phone so i can use it without paying for internet
thanks for responses
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I just started working on GL Maps this past week. It caches maps for 48 hours.
It's still very early beta though, so it probably won't fit what you need for a while.

[Q] Rogers SMS Timestamp Issue

so I switch from an iPhone3G to the Focus and I have a timestamp issue. I know it has plagued Android units in the past and recently. I do have the correct timezone set (Central) but all txts I receive stamp of 1 hour behind me? Is there a DST setting I am missing? I have tried setting the time manually as I did with my iPhone but no luck with that - has anyone else confirmed this issue with a Focus? Thanks.

No issues here...and no issues through 3 Android phones either.
Where do you live? Arizona? Maybe the towers there are just wonky since parts of Arizona don't always change.

Dammit. My device (also from rogers) doesn't arrive until tomorrow...... I'll post back once I get mine to let you know if I have the same problem.

burningembers said:
No issues here...and no issues through 3 Android phones either.
Where do you live? Arizona? Maybe the towers there are just wonky since parts of Arizona don't always change.
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I wish I lived in Arizona - I am in Winnipeg, MB up here in Canada eh...

JMackey said:
Dammit. My device (also from rogers) doesn't arrive until tomorrow...... I'll post back once I get mine to let you know if I have the same problem.
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if you could thx - it would be appreciated...

SMS Time Fix for Android
I have the Samsung Captivate from Rogers running Android 2.1. I am running SMS Time Fix from the Android market. My time was off by 4 hours and I had to set the utility to correct the time by 5 hours. Works like a charm.

Is this just a Rogers thing then? That seems really weird.
All my phones have a setting somewhere that let's you set the time based on your location, which is roughly estimated based on the towers you're accessing for your signal. I find it odd that such a large subset of phones from a particular place would...ignore that.

I have had no such issue with my device. All the timestamps are correct for me.

JMackey said:
I have had no such issue with my device. All the timestamps are correct for me.
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are you on Rogers?

burningembers said:
Is this just a Rogers thing then? That seems really weird.
All my phones have a setting somewhere that let's you set the time based on your location, which is roughly estimated based on the towers you're accessing for your signal. I find it odd that such a large subset of phones from a particular place would...ignore that.
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yep seems to be a Rogers thing - Android users have a fix but I cannot find one for WP7. Yes I know about the automatic time setting and it doesnt matter which way I set it - its always incorrect.

enroh said:
are you on Rogers?
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I am indeed. Over in BC.

JMackey said:
I am indeed. Over in BC.
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OK well thats good to hear
So what settings are you using? Auto?

A CSR told me the other day that it has been escalated beyond tier-2 support. Who knows what that means or when it will be fixed for you.

ramonerojo said:
A CSR told me the other day that it has been escalated beyond tier-2 support. Who knows what that means or when it will be fixed for you.
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What that means is nothing because that is an Android fix not Focus

enroh said:
OK well thats good to hear
So what settings are you using? Auto?
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Yes, date & time is on auto.

Did you find a solution ?

tewmgd said:
Did you find a solution ?
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Sadly, nope. Nothing.

WinMo has had this problem with Rogers for a while... there's a simple registry setting in CE (likely still in the CE behind WP7) that changes whether or not the phone should accept the sms timestamps from the carrier or substitute its own based on arrival time on the physical device.
Some sites are reporting that sideloaded apps can access the registry as well as undocumented APIs. If you're willing to wait, I'm betting there will be a way to tweak the WP7 registry by the end of this year.

benjaminries said:
WinMo has had this problem with Rogers for a while... there's a simple registry setting in CE (likely still in the CE behind WP7) that changes whether or not the phone should accept the sms timestamps from the carrier or substitute its own based on arrival time on the physical device.
Some sites are reporting that sideloaded apps can access the registry as well as undocumented APIs. If you're willing to wait, I'm betting there will be a way to tweak the WP7 registry by the end of this year.
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its not a huge issue as the txts are threaded anyways...just be nice to have the correct time on them - I will await the OS update (jan 2011 is what I have read)...

im located in winnipeg too and i have the issue with my new Focus.
oh and i wanted to note that i had the timestamp issue with my HD LEO and i had to modify the registery so i dont think that Rogers will do anything about this issue.
i guess we have to wait for microsoft or our geniuses here