TomTom v7 Firmware and Maps

[ADB100]

Originally Posted by yoyovento

Hello,
I navigate with my P3600 HTC but since few days the unit stop immediatly or say impossible to calculate the way. I would like to update maps to avoid this issue but I can't find maps for this Tomtom on Windosw mobile 6. I travel accross france and Swiss so I need western europe map. Someone knows how to help me ?

I had this issue recently with any favourites or recent destinations when I upgraded my map and copied the 'MapSettings.cfg' file to the new map folder. I could select Navigate to Favourite and then select a favourite, however as soon as it attempted to start planning it failed with either the same or a similar message you are seeing.
I ended up removing all my favourites (including Home) and re-adding them, I also cleared out the recent destinations as these couldn't be used either. Since then however it has worked OK.

Andy

[sophie999]

Originally Posted by kajac

I continue to be grateful sophie999. I worked out how to use JDownloader via a tutorial on youtube and extracted the map. As you see I have been trying Asperin but it's not clear what it does after finding the unpatched map. I will continue to try to puzzle it out.

The idea is to generate the dct file. Now, I have not used this tool. There should be a botton saying RUN or GENERATE or something similar. Then it automatically should create a .dct file in your map folder. So, check the map folder and see if this works. It may generate dct automatically, without pushing anything as long as it has the maps. So, just check your map folder for .dct file.

If not, the other tool I gave you the link works very well as well.

[mario.martins]

I PEOPLE.

I need

TOMTOM V7 to LG KS20 - Windowns Mobil Professional 6.0.

Help my.

[kajac]

Originally Posted by sophie999

The idea is to generate the dct file. Now, I have not used this tool. There should be a botton saying RUN or GENERATE or something similar. Then it automatically should create a .dct file in your map folder. So, check the map folder and see if this works. It may generate dct automatically, without pushing anything as long as it has the maps. So, just check your map folder for .dct file.

If not, the other tool I gave you the link works very well as well.

It's nearly 1 am and I'm at the end of my rope!
Have tried Easyusetools tonight. It seems to successfully patch my map _ i have attached screenshots of this - and I have installed the 7.915 navcore on the device. However when I try option 2, and enter, to patch the system files, I get (repeatedly) "File missing". Aaaaaaarghhh! What am I doing wrong????? WHAT file is missing?

[ADB100]

Originally Posted by kajac

It's nearly 1 am and I'm at the end of my rope!
Have tried Easyusetools tonight. It seems to successfully patch my map _ i have attached screenshots of this - and I have installed the 7.915 navcore on the device. However when I try option 2, and enter, to patch the system files, I get (repeatedly) "File missing". Aaaaaaarghhh! What am I doing wrong????? WHAT file is missing?

I don't bother with the easy-tools scripts and just use the tt8_keygen.exe directly - syntax is:

tt8_keygen <map-folder-name> <device ID>

Assuming the Meta.txt is in the same folder as the tt8_keygen.exe and has the correct entries for your map and any TomTom speed cameras you should get something like this:

C:\tomtom>tt8_keygen.exe United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland_830_2306 AB2ZXXXX
'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-33.meta' - OK
'FuelStationsEU.ov2' - OK
'Safety_Cam_UK_Premium.ov2' - OK
'Safety_Cam_UK_TomTom.ov2' - OK
 
C:\tomtom\

I then just copy the folder back to the device - I'm using Windows Mobile & TT7 Navigator so the it doesn't appear as a flash drive. If it appears as a flash drive then you can just change the drive letters/folders.

HTH

Andy

[mrgarny]

can someone help here please i have been trying to get tomtom on my htc touch all day and am struggling.

i have
a text file that consist of
; United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland_725.1871
3E BF B6 52 66 53 EC E2 F2 25 BB A7 B1 26 7B 15 United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-17.meta

and in same folder is United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-17 meta file

when i run the keygen it says there is no so map in the keyfile meta.txt

what am i doing wrong
thanks

[kajac]

Originally Posted by ADB100

I don't bother with the easy-tools scripts and just use the tt8_keygen.exe directly - syntax is:

tt8_keygen <map-folder-name> <device ID>

Assuming the Meta.txt is in the same folder as the tt8_keygen.exe and has the correct entries for your map and any TomTom speed cameras you should get something like this:

C:\tomtom>tt8_keygen.exe United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland_830_2306 AB2ZXXXX
'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-33.meta' - OK
'FuelStationsEU.ov2' - OK
'Safety_Cam_UK_Premium.ov2' - OK
'Safety_Cam_UK_TomTom.ov2' - OK
 
C:\tomtom\

I then just copy the folder back to the device - I'm using Windows Mobile & TT7 Navigator so the it doesn't appear as a flash drive. If it appears as a flash drive then you can just change the drive letters/folders.

HTH

Andy

Thanks for trying to help - i really do appreciate it. Tried your method. See attached screenshot of how it worked out. You can see I've tried moving things and renaming for simplicity. Doesn't want to know. For one thing can't just get C:\ at the cmd prompt!
After digging around today it seems in the UK we can't get USA maps - certainly can't even buy one on the Tom Tom site although I read that the map for Go works with a PDA and you can get that.

[ADB100]

Originally Posted by kajac

Thanks for trying to help - i really do appreciate it. Tried your method. See attached screenshot of how it worked out. You can see I've tried moving things and renaming for simplicity. Doesn't want to know. For one thing can't just get C:\ at the cmd prompt!
After digging around today it seems in the UK we can't get USA maps - certainly can't even buy one on the Tom Tom site although I read that the map for Go works with a PDA and you can get that.

This sounds like more of DOS assistance.....

Where are the map and tools stored on your C:\ drive?

To change directories you use the command 'CD' with options. If you want to go back to the root then use 'cd\' , if you want to move back one level use 'cd..'.

On my PC I have a folder called 'c:\tomtom'. In this folder I have the 'tt8_keygen.exe' and 'meta.txt' as well as sub-folders with maps (United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland_830_2306 etc). In the map folder there are various files - cline.dat, cname.dat, cnode.dat, faces.dat, mapinfo.dat, poi.dat, tables.dat, tmccodes.dat and traffic.dat. There are also two files with the start of the filename as the map name 'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland' - United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland.pna & United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-27.meta. When I run the tt8_keygen with the correct parameters I then get another file called 'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-27.meta.dct' which is then unique to my device.

Lets assume you have the same folder structure as me - 'c:\tomtom' with the two files 'tt8_keygen.exe' and the 'meta.txt' in it. Inside this folder in another folder with your map '\North_America', inside this folder are two files 'North_America-35.meta' and the 'North_America.pna' (assuming that is the map you are trying to use?).
You would need to open a command prompt - Start, Run, cmd
Change directory to the c:\tomtom folder - cd\tomtom
Type the command to generate the .dct file - tt8_keygen North_America XXXXXXXX - where XXXXXXXX is your unique device ID.
This should generate the file 'North_America-35.meta.dct' file.
Copy the files to the map folder on your storage card.

That's it.....

[kajac]

Originally Posted by ADB100

This sounds like more of DOS assistance.....

Where are the map and tools stored on your C:\ drive?

To change directories you use the command 'CD' with options. If you want to go back to the root then use 'cd\' , if you want to move back one level use 'cd..'.

On my PC I have a folder called 'c:\tomtom'. In this folder I have the 'tt8_keygen.exe' and 'meta.txt' as well as sub-folders with maps (United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland_830_2306 etc). In the map folder there are various files - cline.dat, cname.dat, cnode.dat, faces.dat, mapinfo.dat, poi.dat, tables.dat, tmccodes.dat and traffic.dat. There are also two files with the start of the filename as the map name 'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland' - United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland.pna & United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-27.meta. When I run the tt8_keygen with the correct parameters I then get another file called 'United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland-27.meta.dct' which is then unique to my device.

Lets assume you have the same folder structure as me - 'c:\tomtom' with the two files 'tt8_keygen.exe' and the 'meta.txt' in it. Inside this folder in another folder with your map '\North_America', inside this folder are two files 'North_America-35.meta' and the 'North_America.pna' (assuming that is the map you are trying to use?).
You would need to open a command prompt - Start, Run, cmd
Change directory to the c:\tomtom folder - cd\tomtom
Type the command to generate the .dct file - tt8_keygen North_America XXXXXXXX - where XXXXXXXX is your unique device ID.
This should generate the file 'North_America-35.meta.dct' file.
Copy the files to the map folder on your storage card.

That's it.....

Thanks again. Cmd automatically comes up with C:\users\etc, no matter where I put the various files and folders, so I put them in there for purposes of trying out your method.
There is no problem with generating the .dct file for the map -that's there. The problem is with patching the system file - I get this 'file missing' message when I try the tt system patcher thru easyusetools.
Any way I think I'm wasting my time. Had this message from Tom Tom support today:

Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Care
The reference number for your query is 090529-002561.

There are currently no maps available for the USA for use with Nav 7. Apologies for the inconvenience.

With Kind Regards

The TomTom Customer Care Team

UNLESS ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS DIFFERENT???!

[sophie999]

Originally Posted by kajac

Thanks again. Cmd automatically comes up with C:\users\etc, no matter where I put the various files and folders, so I put them in there for purposes of trying out your method.
There is no problem with generating the .dct file for the map -that's there. The problem is with patching the system file - I get this 'file missing' message when I try the tt system patcher thru easyusetools.
Any way I think I'm wasting my time. Had this message from Tom Tom support today:

Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Care
The reference number for your query is 090529-002561.

There are currently no maps available for the USA for use with Nav 7. Apologies for the inconvenience.

With Kind Regards

The TomTom Customer Care Team

UNLESS ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS DIFFERENT???!

Try another tool I sent you a link of. I think it is much easier to use than EasyTools kit. This is what I use for my touch pro. I just put the new NA map on it using the progarms in my original post. Took 2 min. See if that works for you.

[kajac]

Sorry sophie999 but the tools you sent the links for ARE the tools I've been using (as well as anything else anyone has kindly suggested). The .dct file is there in the map folder. When I go on to patch the navcore the tt system patcher says it can't find the file; see post #3319 . So I'm stumped. I don't know if this is something to do with the TD's "My Device" and "Internal Storage" System. There seems to be an original installation on MY device and a later one on Internal Storage. I uninstalled the earlier one on My Device thinking the tt system patcher was going for that. Now TomTom says No Maps Found while the device is plugged into the pc, but when it is unplugged I can use TomTom and it is with the 7.915 navcore and I can use my installed UK map.
I don't suppose anyone can make any sense of this ..... just letting out my frustrations really!!!

[sophie999]

OK. Now I am confused. The best thing I guess is to uninstall everything and start from the scratch.

1. Unpack TTN7 from the link. It will either be a CAB file or a combo of 2 files: TT7 .exe and .data. If it is cab file, just install it. If it is a combo of 2 files, copy them on your device. In either case, they DO NOT need any patching (unlike navcore 8 used for PNA TT devices, which do need separate patching). For TT7, only maps need to be patched. You can later up/downgrade your TT7 version simply by repalcing existing .exe and .data files by new ones without any more patching it is that simple).

2. Generate .dct file. Place .dct file in the folder with the US map. Copy maps to your device.

3. Run the TT. If cab was installed, find TT among your programs. If you got 2 separate files, just run the TT .exe file from wherever you put it. You can then copy the shortcut of .exe file to the windows/start menu/programs directory so that it will appear on your program list.

4. Enjoy. Your native UK map should work with any TT7 versions. It will not need any patching. Device should be able to recognize it. So, install US maps and TT navigator first. Make sure it works. Then simply add UK maps.

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.

[kajac]

Originally Posted by sophie999

OK. Now I am confused. The best thing I guess is to uninstall everything and start from the scratch.

1. Unpack TTN7 from the link. It will either be a CAB file or a combo of 2 files: TT7 .exe and .data. If it is cab file, just install it. If it is a combo of 2 files, copy them on your device. In either case, they DO NOT need any patching (unlike navcore 8 used for PNA TT devices, which do need separate patching). For TT7, only maps need to be patched. You can later up/downgrade your TT7 version simply by repalcing existing .exe and .data files by new ones without any more patching it is that simple).

2. Generate .dct file. Place .dct file in the folder with the US map. Copy maps to your device.

3. Run the TT. If cab was installed, find TT among your programs. If you got 2 separate files, just run the TT .exe file from wherever you put it. You can then copy the shortcut of .exe file to the windows/start menu/programs directory so that it will appear on your program list.

4. Enjoy. Your native UK map should work with any TT7 versions. It will not need any patching. Device should be able to recognize it. So, install US maps and TT navigator first. Make sure it works. Then simply add UK maps.

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.

Thanks again sophie999 for the patient and clear instructions which I have done my best to follow. I rewmoved all traces of TT from both My Device and Internal Storage. I installed TT cab. ON running it it would not let me start it up unless I installed my free city map. On running it after this there is no sign of the N America map although I made sure the.dct file was there after having once again run the tools.
I tried deleting the free city map but again it will not let me go any further unless I download/install it. ( Without it -No maps found! NEXT.Welcome! You can download a free map...NEXT leads to download or CANCEL leads back to No maps found!) TT does not see the N America map. My only thought is that this map - North_America V830.2284 - is not compatible with the TD and I will try USAandCanadav815.2022 which I am currently downloading. Will post back.

[mvassar@mysoul.]

How I can install Australia map v.8 on my TomTom One XL?
Can somebody help me?Thanks in advance.

[sophie999]

Originally Posted by kajac

Thanks again sophie999 for the patient and clear instructions which I have done my best to follow. I rewmoved all traces of TT from both My Device and Internal Storage. I installed TT cab. ON running it it would not let me start it up unless I installed my free city map. On running it after this there is no sign of the N America map although I made sure the.dct file was there after having once again run the tools.
I tried deleting the free city map but again it will not let me go any further unless I download/install it. ( Without it -No maps found! NEXT.Welcome! You can download a free map...NEXT leads to download or CANCEL leads back to No maps found!) TT does not see the N America map. My only thought is that this map - North_America V830.2284 - is not compatible with the TD and I will try USAandCanadav815.2022 which I am currently downloading. Will post back.

AAAAHHHH!!!!

Sorry, I gave you the wrong link. 830.2284 IS FOR PNA ONLY!!!!. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR PDA. I have both devices and must have spaced out.

You need 830.2323 map. Get it here (thanks tendriver). Totally my fault. Sorry about that.

TomTom v8 Firmware and Maps

post 4391

This should finally work!!!