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X7501 from Mobile planet - Can't run TomTom!

I'm starting to wonder about the X7501 - it's turning into hard work and the surprises are becoming a little (a lot) annoying.
The flaky Microdrive was the first surprise - still waiting on HTC (who have been responding to emails) to come up with a viable solution.
Now, I've just learnt from Tom Tom that my new X7501 will not run TomTom unless it is running the ROM that already has TomTom loaded:
Please note that only the Advantage X7500 running Windows Mobile 6 is compatible with Navigator 6. This PDA comes preinstalled with a special version of the Navigator 6 software on its Rom memory. Unless your HTC Advantage X7501 comes preinstalled with a special version of Navigator 6 it is not compatible with the software.
Perhaps I'm being a little ambitious, but I'd like the X7501 to use the TomTom software and maps loaded on the X7501 - not downloaded as you go. I'm happy to buy these (for Australia) from TomTom.
Do I box it up and return it or is there an alternative GPS/on board maps solution possible to bring this puppy back into the serious category?
Thanks
Bart

i dont see why you shouldnt be able to install tom tom and run it ... afterall it is a windows mobile program
have you tried?

I agree - it's only an app - so why do TomTom say it'll only work on a machine with the software preloaded?
BTW, Can't find a copy of TomTom 6 to try. Downloading the update from the site doesn't help. There's nothing on my HTC CD that may help.

works on Ameo
I manageded to get Navigator 5 working on the Ameo with WM6, can't see why you couldn't. TomToms tech support is very bad so don't take thier word for anything.

i have x7501 an TomTom 6 works great. pm me with you email an i can send you the cab file that you need.

pre-installed according to tomtom?
Bollocks.
Comes on the fricking CD to be added manually.
works fine as well, as does TT5 and Copilot 6 (apart from not natively being VGA, but seems to work for me anyway)

Maybe they mean the version of TomTom that is bundled on the CD?
When I got my x7500, it came with a bundled tomtom, sprite backup and a gprs monitor .. none of these work however if I'm using a custom ROM.
Downloading fresh, unrestricted versions of each however work fine .. looks like the cabs are rom specific

I have x7501 and x7500. i tried installing the cd that comes with x7500 and it doesnt work with x7501. it will tell you it is not the correct device. i have ttn 6 cab that works. pm me ...

mcwtrekkie said:
When I got my x7500, it came with a bundled tomtom, sprite backup and a gprs monitor .. none of these work however if I'm using a custom ROM.
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I am using a custom ROM and I managed to get all of the programs bundled on CD to work without any issue.
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halljames said:
mcwtrekkie said:
When I got my x7500, it came with a bundled tomtom, sprite backup and a gprs monitor .. none of these work however if I'm using a custom ROM.
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I am using a custom ROM and I managed to get all of the programs bundled on CD to work without any issue.
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Really? Damn...
I had to use SPB GPRS Monitor and 'find' a key
Oh well .. nevermind, I don't use TomTom that much as I dont have a car yet and I've jst got an unlimited data plan, so I dont really need the gPRS monitor anymore. Thanks for the input though .. can I ask which ROM you're using?

Using Navigation on shift

Hello everybody.
as probably some of you guys set uped your shift to be navigation as well using various softwares and external GPS signal receiver.
i would like to start a thread to finalise which program and receiver most suit the Shift. From previous thread i have seen people discussing about MS autoroute, Automapa, and IGo but ended up without conclusions.
i will explain my experience
primarily i installed Autoroute 2007 on shift with my blueNEXT (sirfIII) gps receiver, which didn't end up well. the problem was something to do with com-port, seems like Autoroute cannot locate the device.
2ndly i tried with Automapa but i could get around registration so i couldn't really test it fully.
I would like to find out some comments who still uses Automapa and Autoroute, how they set uped the devices.
i am eagerly waiting for your replys.

Hi, hopefully you will get some helpful replies, but please do not discuss pirated software or ask how to crack software, as we all run the risk of losing the forum if those kinds of discussions are allowed.
Thanks.

I found out some trick
For everyone getting highly or slightly frustrated with the task :
Setting up a Bluetooth GPS Receiver on Vista
I got a Tip :
It seems that when pairing your device, most of the time, two comports are created automatically, an outgoing and incoming port.
If you install whatever kind of Navigation software, and you try to start it with the correct port, many, many people on the internet report problems. The device won't connect.
I don't know why, but if you FIRST start your navigation software, then open the GPS task pane, and try to connect to the port, and QUICKLY go into the bluetooth settings "show BT devices" and click on your GPS.
Then click the second tab to show the available services, AS SOON as that happens, I got a consistent and persistant connection.
All other options (the normal way) fail for me. I have to trick it and jumpstart it whilst the navigation software is already running and looking for the port....
Vista...

Hi
I bought GPSGate installed thaihugo's WWE 1.22.x and installed GPSGate WM side and Vista side. I installed Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, which I bought sometime back in 2007. Now this works like a champ. I opted out to install pocket streets though. I will install either odyssey or something else once we figure out how get SD card visible.
Edit: I have found Odyssey requires WinXP to install, their installer will not work with WinVista, too bad.
Thanks
Ram

Yup, I'm using GPSGate running on both Vista and WinMo and Microsoft Autoroute 2007. Works perfectly.

Pantaloonie said:
Yup, I'm using GPSGate running on both Vista and WinMo and Microsoft Autoroute 2007. Works perfectly.
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And can you use full navigation on WinMo side?

No, Autoroute is running on Vista using the GPS data from WinMo, which is shared over the activesync connection.

Pantaloonie said:
No, Autoroute is running on Vista using the GPS data from WinMo, which is shared over the activesync connection.
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OK I understand, I'm traying do the same thank you

Pantaloonie said:
Yup, I'm using GPSGate running on both Vista and WinMo and Microsoft Autoroute 2007. Works perfectly.
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Please let me know, how can I setup properly GPSgate on WiMo and Vista side? thx!

You need both the WinMo and Vista/XP versions of GPSGate. Both versions together cost $49 from the Franson website. Use Google if you want the 'warez' versions, I won't link to them here. When you install them, it asks which connections and com ports to share the gps data over. Select Activesync on both installs. Then you just point your Nav program to the virtual com ports created by GPSGate.

Working navigation???

I ned to know if anybody got a workings gps/navigation program on the shift??
I dont mater if it is in the vista side just need any navigation program that vil run with the internal gps so i can use it in my car
Thanks

Garmin Mobile PC works. See my experience here.

cmats said:
I ned to know if anybody got a workings gps/navigation program on the shift??
I dont mater if it is in the vista side just need any navigation program that vil run with the internal gps so i can use it in my car
Thanks
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Garmin mobile PC works fine...
You can also use TomTom if you configure a network share to store the maps. Requires that Vista is running though.

wr6969 said:
Garmin Mobile PC works. See my experience here.
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Heey , it is you who post that instructions to setup Garmin Mobile PC. I was looking in the internet for solution then found that interesting site.
So, would you mind post some shots for the gpsgate configuration window.

FaRiS261 said:
Heey , it is you who post that instructions to setup Garmin Mobile PC. I was looking in the internet for solution then found that interesting site.
So, would you mind post some shots for the gpsgate configuration window.
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Have you read this thread?

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Have you read this thread?
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Yes deadnex, I also read your reply, thanks. I downloaded the update, but stil not working.
If you or wr6969 can make a video how to set GPSGate and Garmin Mobile PC, like Modaco Liberation video a lot need this.

deadnex or wr6969 please check my configurations for GPSGate in Vista, sorry have no PrtSc in shift keyboard you know:
Is this correct
mark selection 3 & 5
then,
Press: Yes
Click: Next
Now it turns green, but how to set a port for Garmin Mobile PC

ًWorking at last . Thanks for all.

TOMTOM

Hi, did a search and nothing came up.
But just wondering where can i get the TOMTOM navigation software that works with the TP2 please??
also are there any sites specially for TP2/windows mobile apps??
thanks

AFAIK the Tomtom software is free, you only pay for the maps, but I could be wrong. I'm using 7.915.9196 which is VGA and works fine
I don't think there is any TP2 specific software on the market but there is loads of WM6 stuff
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php is a place to start and handango

stunno said:
I'm using 7.915.9196 which is VGA and works fine
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same here, no problems at all. already tookm a trip, relied on it, and trip went perfect

TomTom is shipped with some devices. But it's not freeware!
Beware you don't start talking warez here
TomTom just made TomTom 7 available on their website for PocketPC's.
TomTom works just fine on the Rhodium probably.

no GPS LAG?

TOM TOM software is not free. and will not currently work with TP2. well the home software dont work. So i cant get the map i purchased. And they wont refund as i was not using a licensed version of software so definitely not free and not officially working

purple8 said:
TOM TOM software is not free. and will not currently work with TP2. well the home software dont work. So i cant get the map i purchased. And they wont refund as i was not using a licensed version of software so definitely not free and not officially working
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tom tom navigator works purfect on the TP2, have it on mine

Hi
I Have tomtom 7.450 installed on my tp2 and its working well for me.

yes but are they legal versions and work with the TOMTOm home

I had version 7.910.9185 which didn't install.
I have now installed 7.915.9196 but it is asking to activate the map and wants an activation code.
So I went to ttcode.com to get one and it needs the product code. I can't find the product code anywhere, tomtom.com myorders doesn't mention one and tomtom home just shows the map version.
As far as I can make out from tomtom's help version ttn7 onwards don't use product codes.
So how do I get the activation code?

Contact TomTom about that

tomtom again
Hey guys,
iam new here and from germany.
Last week i got my new TP2 (branded by T-Mobile, now called "MDA Vario V")
i tried to install following versions:
Mod Edit: NO MENTION OF WAREZ PERMITTED
so,
if i install the programm on my "phone-storage" i got the warning "BTTrayCE is not a valiued application..."
if i install it on my sd-card i got NO warnings.
but in every versions i got the problem that the software do not find my extractet maps. I searched for a long time and tried different folders, and now its 11:00PM and i dont have any nerves left
i hope somebody can help me and gimme a detailed instructure how to get my tomtom running.
so far,
mypTx

TomTom questions always walk a thin line with regards to legality. No discussion of maps will be permitted.

Opps sorry never mind

There should be a ttnavigator.bif file on the root of the storage card which you can open up in notepad and find the code in there...I think.

if you have live services like traffic and speed cameras then 7.915 is useless as you cannot enable traffic (bug). There is also a definate lag on the GPS side of things compared to my TYTNII. Tomtom at present do not officially support the TP2, although when i phoned them they were more than happy to assist. TTHome is not worth bothering with till they release a version that is compatible with it. I kept on getting errors about device id not matching even though you select to change it and TomTom had reset my account. Gave up in the end and have copied speed cameras manually and traffic is now working.

Managed to get Tomtom 6 working!
Hi,
Having just bought a Touch Pro 2 sim free - loving the device and just about got it set up the way I like it.
You can indeed install Tomtom 6 on it, but BEFORE you do I highly recommend you install a utility called WVGAFIX3. What it does is allow you to change the resolution on your TP2.
Change it to VGA (640x480), then install and run TomTom. It's a bit of a pain toggling between resolutions at the moment, but once a WVGA version of tomtom is released then problem solved.
Got the radio working thanks to the CAB on here, and the 1% batt driver!

robsamuel2k8 said:
Hi,
Having just bought a Touch Pro 2 sim free - loving the device and just about got it set up the way I like it.
You can indeed install Tomtom 6 on it, but BEFORE you do I highly recommend you install a utility called WVGAFIX3. What it does is allow you to change the resolution on your TP2.
Change it to VGA (640x480), then install and run TomTom. It's a bit of a pain toggling between resolutions at the moment, but once a WVGA version of tomtom is released then problem solved.
Got the radio working thanks to the CAB on here, and the 1% batt driver!
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Why TT6? TT7.915.916 runs great on my Rhodium. No hassle with resolutions or anything.

Hi,
I tried to install TT Nav. 7 on my TP2, but it doesn't seem to work. I get a message dat TT7 is not compatible with my device. How did you guys got it to work?

Dear all,
It is posible to route Tomtom sounds to bluetooth headset or radio cd bt enabled as handsfree (as a phone call, only hear Tomtom when needed and till then carry on listening music)?
Thanks.

Leo and TomTom Home

TomTom Home doesn't recognise Leo, any workarounds guyz ??????????

make sure that windows mobile applicationcenter is on

malix007 said:
TomTom Home doesn't recognise Leo, any workarounds guyz ??????????
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Hi
There is may be a workaround here but i don't know about it. Officially Tomtom home won't support HD2. But use a t7.915.cab will be the easiest way to install Tomtom in the HD2 and it works great. You can find this cab file also here in xda. Just search
Good luck

webjunky said:
make sure that windows mobile applicationcenter is on
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I have Windows Mobile Device Centre installed and it runs in the background and works fine.

sabes143 said:
Hi
There is may be a workaround here but i don't know about it. Officially Tomtom home won't support HD2. But use a t7.915.cab will be the easiest way to install Tomtom in the HD2 and it works great. You can find this cab file also here in xda. Just search
Good luck
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I know that cab works on HD2 but the TomTom Home software installed on the computer won't recognise HD2 when it is connected to the computer.

is there any possibility with windows xp, so it means, with activesync instead of mobile device centre.
i´ve bought the traffic information, but can´t update my hd2 with it yet.
thanks!
mario

Try tomtom home 1.5. I'm sure this works but will try and check and post reply.

spoogedemon said:
is there any possibility with windows xp, so it means, with activesync instead of mobile device centre.
i´ve bought the traffic information, but can´t update my hd2 with it yet.
thanks!
mario
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TomTom Home 1.5 on XP does work with HD2 but there is no map share and you can not download anything. All it does is recognise the handset.
P.S. If you have active traffic subscription, you don't need to connect your HD2 with TomTom home to update traffic. Just enter your account details in to the MY ACCOUNT section in TomTom software on your handset and enjoy!

TomTom Home does'nt currently support HD2 so we need to wait for an update. I notice in your SIG that you have a touch Diamond,If you still have it, You can update the map on your Diamond and transfer the 4 files needed to HD2 (MapServerPatch,ServerLineIndex,ServerNameIndex,PatchFilter)

LondonTownGuy said:
TomTom Home does'nt currently support HD2 so we need to wait for an update. I notice in your SIG that you have a touch Diamond,If you still have it, You can update the map on your Diamond and transfer the 4 files needed to HD2 (MapServerPatch,ServerLineIndex,ServerNameIndex,PatchFilter)
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What are these files for ?

malix007 said:
What are these files for ?
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These are the files placed in your map folder by TomTom home, used for the mapshare updates. You can tell by the dates on the files, eg. if you update the map today, those 4 files will be dated todays date. If you copy them over to your HD2 Map then you will have the latest mapshare update.

I can install Tomtom Navigator 6 on my HD2 up to the point that the cabs are moved onto my SD card (16GB) and the card is installed. At that point the cab installs successfully and TomTom opens a setup screen, which seems to ask the interface language and left/right hand preferences. But this screen is scrambled (wrong resolution) so it's impossible to enter a response and it locks up. Has anyone got a work-around for that?
Strangely, that happened the first time I installed on the TyTnII; but then I was able to make out enough to press the right buttons and it worked fine after that.

Tomtom version 6 or 7
I tried to install tt6 - installation from cab without problems - but cannot open the program. Installed tt7.915.916 black, but it cannot recognize my maps from Western europe or Scandinavia - and installation was not possible on SD card.
I bought a licence from TT (version 6) and the programme was running very well on my HTC 3300. Are someone able to solve that problem ?

See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=610864