Thread: TomTom 7 on Xperia X1 & WinMo 6.1 Platform (Omnia, X1, HTC, etc.)

Hi everyone,

Forgive me if already posted had a look couldn't really see a thread that was regarding this solution to a problem I have seen posted around the internet A LOT!!

A lot of people all over the net (not just xperia1 forums) have been wondering how to get TomTom Navigator 7 on the WinMo 6.1 platform.

I had a samsung Omnia and at first it took me AGES but now I've got it nailed down and had it working on my X1 in about 5mins.

Here's how:



The first thing you need to do is download TomTom (haven't got a download link SORRY!) and crack the maps. As soon as fully installed on your xperia or other WinMo 6.1 device, you'll notice it most likely won't pick up a gps signal.

This is the way to make sure it works.

Download and install GpsGate from here

After that, these are the setting you need to use.

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):
- Programs : COM2
- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600
- Access : activate the check box
2. install GPSGate 2.5
3. Configure GPSGate :
- Input : COM2 baudrate : 4800
- Output : COM6
4. Configure Tomtom :
- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 9600, on Franson COM6

I hope this helps all of you out there looking for TomTom 7 for WinMo 6.1 and the Xperia!!!! Any problem reply back and I'll do my best to help!!

Right an update.

Firstly, the settings above are the ones I used for my omnia lol so naturally they work with the Xperia and I thought they were the only ones that work but NEVER FEAR lol you dont need gps gate. Follow the settings below instead

The first thing you need to do is download TomTom (haven't got link but can't post it either way due to no WAREZ!!) and crack the maps. As soon as fully installed on your xperia or other WinMo 6.1 device, you'll notice that most likely it won't pick up a gps signal.

This is the way to make sure it works.

After that, these are the setting you need to use.

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):
- Programs : COM2
- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600
- Access : activate the check box
2.Configure Tomtom :
- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 9600, on COM2

The gps unit on the Xperia is better than the Omnia (which requires an intermediate program to link it to TomTom) which is a surprise given the metal body of the Xperia. I found 10 satellites whilst sitting in my house lol!! If these for some reason don't work, refer to the settings above !

Dunno what version you got but tomtom navigator 7 works perfectly it even picked up internal gps..no need to mess about with settings

Originally Posted by fiddles

Dunno what version you got but tomtom navigator 7 works perfectly it even picked up internal gps..no need to mess about with settings

Thanks for letting me know!! This thread is a helping hand for those who can't pick it up as I know a couple who can't!! Thanks anyways!!

fiddles, what version you using and where did you get your maps from?

thanks

an update: i've tried using just the internal gps receiver but doesn't link up with the TomTom!!

I'm using version 7.910 (9185)
It downloaded me free trial of my town then I found maps via google

cool i'm using 7.450! I'll try the new one when i get a mo lol! Thanks anyways!!

Just a quick question..isn't the downloading of TomTom 7 and other parts of it such as maps a bit (just slightly) illegal??lol!

But on a side note i've got tomtom working on my fathers omnia using the built in gps option and works fine!

Originally Posted by nirave

Right an update.

Firstly, the settings above are the ones I used for my omnia lol so naturally they work with the Xperia and I thought they were the only ones that work but NEVER FEAR lol you dont need gps gate. Follow the settings below instead

The first thing you need to do is download TomTom (haven't got link but can't post it either way due to no WAREZ!!) and crack the maps. As soon as fully installed on your xperia or other WinMo 6.1 device, you'll notice that most likely it won't pick up a gps signal.

This is the way to make sure it works.

After that, these are the setting you need to use.

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):
- Programs : COM2
- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600
- Access : activate the check box
2.Configure Tomtom :
- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 9600, on COM2

The gps unit on the Xperia is better than the Omnia (which requires an intermediate program to link it to TomTom) which is a surprise given the metal body of the Xperia. I found 10 satellites whilst sitting in my house lol!! If these for some reason don't work, refer to the settings above !

I seem to have issues with 7.450 sometimes it doesn't pickup a signal so I close it open it and it seems fine.

I'm going to try these setting tho and see if that improves.

Thanks.

Hi Guys,

simple question, do i put the map directory in the storage folder\programs files\navigator

for tomtom 7 to recognise the maps, as its not picking my maps up for some reason.

where would the voices and postcode go in a separate folder?

thanks