Oh yes, there is Google Maps. While greatly accurate and good coverage worldwide, it does not offer turn by turn voice navigated routing. Imagine while you are driving and need directions, it is just impractical to look at your phone all the time. Having voice prompting like in a proper GPS system is the way to go, and safer as well.
Heard of Garmin XT? It is a a bluetooth GPS receiver made by Garmin for phones which do not have GPS built in. This is how it looks like:
The following is how to get the Garmin XT application on your Nokia E71 using the in-built GPS with Singapore maps for free.I have updated this section with more details as quite a few people are having trouble installing the application and get it running.
For those of you who prefer a all-in-one download pack, download it here.
First download the following files and install them on your phone.
step 1 This is the installer for Garmin XT Version 4
Extract the files to your desktop. You should see a "Garmin Folder". Connect your phone in "mass storage" mode, and copy the entire "Garmin" folder to your memory card.
After that, in your phone, go to office-->file manager--->tab to mem card --->Garmin folder.
Inside you will see a "Garmin MobileXT.sis" file. Click on that, and it will install the Garmin XT program on your phone.
step 2 This is the installer for support files for Garmin XT Version 4
step 3 This is the installer for basemap for Garmin XT Version 4
For step 2 and 3, they install the same way. After you have downloaded the files, extract them, and the following should appear:
Click on setup, and you should get this:
Your memory card location should appear in the box. Select it and click install.step 4 This is the installer for Garmin XT Version 5
Installing all the above files will give you the full set of files needed to run the Garmin XT application, plus updated to the latest version 5. If you choose not to upgrade to version 5, you can stop at step 3.
Step 5 - download Garmin Keygen here.
Input your GPS id and generate a software unlock code. Copy your generated code and paste it in notepad. Save the new file with the updated code under "sw.unl" file name. Now, copy "sw.unl" to your Garmin directory on your phone. Make sure you saved the file under "sw.unl" and not "sw.unl.txt". This step is important for the Garmin XT application to enable you to use the E71's internal GPS.
Where is the GPS ID?
After you installed the Garmin XT application successfully, start it up. When you get in, you will see 3 icons at the bottom, click on the middle one (Tools).
Then Click on settings.
Then scroll down and click on the "About" icon.
There you will see the version number. Below it is a series of numbers called the ESN. That is the ID you should put into the keygen.
Step 6 - download the Singapore map here, and put it in the Garmin directory in your phone. The map is unlocked, so no need for any unlock code.
You are done! Now power up your Garmin XT application on your phone, and you should have a working map ready to navigate. Enjoy!
If you run into any trouble, do leave a comment, and I will help you. :)
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hi,
ReplyDeletedoes this work with the latest firmware v110.07.127? btw, I struck at step 1. I extracted using PC and there is quite a few files. Not sure how to proceed from there. Pls advise tks..
yes. It works with the latest firmware. My E71 is using the updated firmware as well. After you extracted the files to your desktop, you should see a "garmin" folder.
ReplyDeleteconnect your phone and select "mass storage" option when the phone prompts you. Copy the entire "Garmin" folder to your phone mem card.
After that, in your phone,go to office-->file manager--->tab to mem card --->Garmin folder.
inside you will see a "Garmin MobileXT.sis" file. Click on that, and it will install the Garmin XT program on your phone.
Try it.
hey tks.. its up and running now.. tks for ur help =)
ReplyDeleteNo probs. If you have any questions, just post here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. At last I have a working GPS Map on my phone!
ReplyDeleteHi thanks for this. But what is my GPS id? What unit id do I put into the keygen?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the dumb question but how do I install the files into my phone? After I extract all of them, do I put all the files into one folder and just copy over? Thanks
ReplyDeleteAfter you installed the Garmin XT application successfully, start it up. When you get in, you will see 3 icons at the bottom, click on the middle one (Tools).
ReplyDeleteThen Click on settings. Then scroll down and click on the "About" icon. There you will see the version number. Below it is a series of numbers called the ESN. That is the ID you should put into the keygen.
Hope this helps you. :)
For the question of "how to install the files on the phone", it is similarly mentioned before.
ReplyDeleteYou extract the files to your desktop, you should see a "garmin" folder.
connect your phone and select "mass storage" option when the phone prompts you. Copy the entire "Garmin" folder to your phone mem card.
After that, in your phone,go to office-->file manager--->tab to mem card --->Garmin folder.
inside you will see a "Garmin MobileXT.sis" file. Click on that, and it will install the Garmin XT program on your phone.
That is for the main program. For the basemap and support files, similarly, you connect your phone and selecting "mass storage". Extract the files, and a dialogue box will pop up. You should be able to select your memory card location and install the files over.
Thanks for the update. Much easier to follow now. Got it up and running. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehi.. do i really need usb to install step 3 and 4? can i use bluetooth connection instead?
ReplyDeleteone more thing.. i cant seem to boot up without step 3 and 4.. is step 3/4 a must?
ReplyDeleteYou need to connect your usb cable to copy the files over. Remember to select "Mass Storage". Bluetooth will not work. Step 3 is the basemap. You need to have a basemap to display a map on the Garmin XT. If you don't install the basemap, the Garmin XT app should still load, but nothing to display yet.
ReplyDeleteStep 4 is the upgrade to version 5. You don't need to install this if you are happy with version 4.
is it because I didnt do step 3&4 tt's why i keep seeing the splash (Garmin) page and the application close by itself? I noticed that some funny characters .jpeg files cant be extracted for GMobileXT_S60.exe. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7OI5NPpVZ60/SWysN3tN2BI/AAAAAAAAAXU/x7WXgqJaXt4/s320/Screenshot0002.jpg
ReplyDeleteAfter you install the main Garmin app, you should be able to get in. After the Garmin splash screen appear, you should be in the main program, and should not throw you out of the program, or end suddenly.
ReplyDeleteI have installed for others' E71 using the same files with no problems at all. I will suggest removing the program from your phone and download the files again and try reinstalling it.
I've tried removing and installing times again.. not sure why.
ReplyDeleteOk. I can only suggest you install version 5 only. As that has the latest updates. The direct link is here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3939
It is strange though that you have the problem installing the files. You should be able to run the program without it hanging.
See if it works for you.
It works perfectly for me. Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteI managed to get until step 4, and when I tried to start it up on my phone, it said 'unable to execute file for security reasons'. What happened and how do I get it to work again? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOkay I managed to solve the above problem. But now I can't get the singapore map to work. I extracted it and copied it to the Garmin folder but in my phone it says 'unablee to open. file type not supported.' So my location now when I browse the map, is at taiwan.
ReplyDeleteAt the about page, my version is 5.00.20s60.9-ASN. TW which is probably where the taiwan thing came from. Is that a problem? Please advise. Thank you and sorry for the trouble.
Sorry to hear that you have so much problems. Basically, for the map, you just have to copy the "gmapsupp" file over to your memory card, Garmin folder.
ReplyDeleteWhen you open the Garmin app, it should work. The version you mentioned is okay. Should not have any problems. I have installed many times for E71 and have not encountered your problem yet. That is why I feel it is strange.
Okay, just in case the map is a problem for you, download another version here:
http://www.2shared.com/file/4650250/bfed5772/GM-MySInMXT.html
This map is from Malsingmaps.com
It has been tested to work as well.
Extract to desktop, so you can find it easily. copy the file over to the Garmin folder. same thing.
hi
ReplyDeletei have installed the Garmin XT successfully but when i tried to run it, it gives me an error message 'Unable to execute files for security reasons'
any advise? thanks.
"i have installed the Garmin XT successfully but when i tried to run it, it gives me an error message 'Unable to execute files for security reasons'"
ReplyDeleteIf you have installed successfully on your phone, it should run ok.If you get an error message, I suggest you restart your phone and try again. If that doesn't help, reinstall it again.
Wow, seems like people are having some trouble.:) Lucky for me it worked 1st time I try. Just thinking, if it works for me, it should work for you guys as well. Just follow the instructions carefully.
ReplyDeleteAhhh. Okay I downloaded the other version of the map as you mentioned above. But now I can't tell whether it works or not because every time I start up the thing and try to view map, the application exits itself.
ReplyDeletehi, i tried the way you said and garmin started fine. however it defaulted me to Taiwan and also it can't find enable the GPS.
ReplyDeleteI am using a E71
it defaults u to taiwan cos ur basemap is taiwan. You have to install the singapore map.
ReplyDeleteyou can't enable the gps cos u might not have followed the instructions to save ur id to the "sw.unl" file. If you did not do that, the system only recognizes bluetooth gps receivers.
I got mine working, so you should have no probs also.
I think a lot of troubleshooting came up recently for this post. If you cannot solve your problem, why not go to the forums at www.malsingmaps.com
ReplyDeleteThere are experts there who might be a better help, since it is a GPS community there.
for those with trouble with the main program, go to garmin's website. The link is below.
ReplyDeletehttp://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-11034-00
it is all there.
for latest maps, i suggest you go to jerome's website as mentioned in one of the post. The link is below.
http://gpsmaps.jwpixs.com/
For those who still having trouble with the Garmin app, as suggested, try downloading it again and reinstall. The below link given by Mark is correct. It has all the files there.
ReplyDeletehttp://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-11034-00
The maps should not be any problems.
I will suggest to download the main Garmin XT app from the main website.
ReplyDeletehttp://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-11034-00
install the basemap and the support files. It will get your main app running. Then follow the instructions on this post. I got mine working already! Try it.
Hi there.. I have done all steps (include... Make sure you saved the file under "sw.unl" and not "sw.unl.txt". This step is important for the Garmin XT application to enable you to use the E71's internal GPS.)
ReplyDeleteyet i still unable to activate the E71 GPS. The screen pop up alaways mentioned "Bluetooth is currently turned off. please turn it on...anyone who can help me to solve it?how to use the E71 GPS receiver instead xternal receiver....THANKS
hi...ok.You have done the "sw.unl" file and put it under garmin folder on your phone. That's good.
ReplyDeleteNow, in your garmin app, under settings, there should be a "remote gps" setting. go to settings-system-remote gps, you must click on that and select internal gps instead of bluetooth.
Great Midas...i saw the GPS signal on the screen now... THANKS
ReplyDeleteHi sorry to trouble you again..now i have done (Step 6 - download the Singapore map here, and put it in the Garmin directory in your phone. The map is unlocked, so no need for any unlock code) however i cant get the Singapore map running on my E71...could you help me? Thanks
ReplyDeletewhich map u installed and could not get it running?
ReplyDeleteIf all else fails, i suggest using jerome's maps. I see that some people having trouble with maps end up using jerome's maps and worked for them.
Can I ask if there is a gprs charge on this or its it absoluely free?
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely free. It only use your GPS. It was tested and it does not make any kind of 3G connections.
ReplyDeleteoh,sounds great. I was worried cos in the Garmin screen, I saw A-gps listed.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Hi Bro ,
ReplyDeleteGd Job ! How about Thailand Map?
I plan to get a E71 too but deliman between full turn key Win Mobile HP/
For Thailand maps, if you just want Bangkok only, Jerome's website has it. For a full coverage, Malsingmaps.com will be a better help.
ReplyDeleteFor the E71, it is a great "value for money" pda phone and one of the top choices in anyone's book. It is very stable with no crashes or hang ups till date, and I load a lot of apps in my phone. I used a HP and a Treo before, and it crashes quite often.
Plus the E71 is slim or low profile for a pda phone, and it looks great. The only minus points I can say for the E71 is that, it is a fingerprint magnet and the small keys takes some getting used to. I will suggest getting a casing for it as soon as you get it.
Using a GPS means that there will be GPRS charges right?
ReplyDeleteIt will end up being very expensive! :(
Nope. GPS does not use GPRS.Much like an in car unit like the Garmin Nuvi series. There is no need for any network connections. Therefore, it will not cost you anything.
ReplyDeleteOf course, if you use google maps, then it will need to connect to the network to download maps, then you will need to pay for the data charges.
Stick with Garmin XT, and you will be free of any costs.
Hi Midas, when searching for GPS it says "bluetooth is currently turned off".
ReplyDeleteSo i went to tools > settings > system > remote gps
inside there it only have 2 option
1) connection allowed to Garmin gps device only
2) Pair new gps
when i enter the "connection allowed to Garmin gps device only" it showed GPS is off and with the N,S,E,W thing
when i click on pair new gps it shows "bluetooth is currently turned off".
Please teach me how to select internal GPS instead of bluetooth???
Did you follow the step to create the "sw.unl" file? cos, after you do that step, you should be able to select to use internal gps.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, i realsed it is saved as "sw.unl.txt"
ReplyDeleteThanks anyway, ur site is great, keep it up
hehe..it is a common mistake for the "sw.unl.txt". Glad you have it working. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry Midas, I managed to get the Garmin XT working yesterday, after that I went to download the POI pack put it into Garmin > POI directory.
ReplyDeleteAfter which when i tried to run the application again i gets an error message
"unable to execute file for security reasons"
Do you know whats the problem?
The POIs should not cause that problem. I have the same POIs in my garmin/POI directory, and it runs fine.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried removing the POIs to see if it made any difference?
I suspect is to do with the Garmin program itself.Try restarting your phone, and if that doesn't help, I can only suggest reinstalling the program.
Hi Midas,
ReplyDeleteI encounter some problems when installing the Garmin. Instead of having the Unlock ESN (GPS ID), I got these following instead:
IMEI
IMSI
Card ID
How do I get the ESN number?
try using the IMEI
ReplyDeleteTried using IMEI, doesn't seem to work, it still trying to connect to Bluetooth device.
ReplyDeleteThe sw.unl file is at root level of Garmin folder? Its not under sub-folder, no?
I just seem strange that using the same phone and same program, and we get different problems crop up. Yes, it is at the root directory of the Garmin folder. I can only suggest reinstalling the main Garmin program if all else fails.
ReplyDeleteThe ID you need to put into the "sw.unl" file is actually the unit id. It can also be obtained by clicking on the signal bars on the top left corner when you enter the Garmin program.
See if it works for you.
getting the GPS program to work is easy. Just download the all in one as suggested. It took me just 5-10 mins. Great Job Midas!
ReplyDeletehi, it will work on my N95? thanks
ReplyDeleteN95 has internal GPS and runs on symbian 3rd edition as well. So yes, no reason why it should not work.
ReplyDeleteI notice that the installation goes into the micro sd card. What if I'm using N95 8GB and don't have a micro sd?? Thanks for the help
ReplyDeleteYou will need a micro SD for it to work. Technically, it will work in internal memory, but the installation program is designed to look for a memory card.
ReplyDeleteI am bringing my E71 to United States. Where and how can i get a working map for united states? I have got the Singapore one working.. thanks Midas... WB
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tips. May I ask using this same method, what other phone and model can be installed and use the build-in GPS?
ReplyDeleteTo WB: bear in mind that you should only have one set of maps on your micro SD at any one time. If you want to have multiple set of maps for different countries, it is best to use different micro SD cards.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, go to the following link to download Garmin maps for North America 2009 version. Just extract the rar files and put the file into the micro SD card Garmin root directory as per normal.
http://www.2shared.com/file/4772496/e52389b7/garminNA2009.html
To Anonymous: you can install the garmin XT program and maps to any symbian 3rd edition phone that has an internal gps.
Hi
ReplyDeleteStep six has a bad link
.. no file ...
could you advise where is the other link?
thks
hi..i just checked. Step six's link is working. You gotta scroll down and click "Save file to your PC : click here".
ReplyDeletecheck it again. It works.
Hi.. I followed all the steps and it doesn't seem to work.
ReplyDeleteWhen i open Garmin XT application:
I have 4 choices:
1) Purchase and Go
2)Begin Free trial
3) Enter Product key
4) Connect to a garmin GPS.
I believe it is connect to garmin gps?
When i do that: "Bluetooth is currently turned off, please turn it on" message appears.
I read the blog and tried to go to tools- settings-system-remote GPS. and I got this:
Hi Midas, when searching for GPS it says "bluetooth is currently turned off".
So i went to tools > settings > system > remote gps
inside there it only have 2 option
1) connection allowed to Garmin gps device only
2) Pair new gps
when i enter the "connection allowed to Garmin gps device only" it showed GPS is off and with the N,S,E,W thing
when i click on pair new gps it shows "bluetooth is currently turned off".
Please teach me how to select internal GPS instead of bluetooth??? I am not sure how to create the sw.unl.
Thanks.
Chris, sounds like your problem is because you have not created the "sw.unl" file. A lot of people have trouble because they did not create the file, so don't worry.
ReplyDeleteIf you downloaded my "all in one" gps files, there is a garmin keygen in there. The link is as follows:
http://www.2shared.com/file/4652076/cd358c20/GPS_Files.html
You need to input the "GPS ID" into the keygen to generate a code. The GPS ID can be obtained from the "About Icon" within the Garmin GPS program or can also be obtained by clicking on the signal bars on the top left corner when you enter the Garmin program.
After you get the code, select and copy it. Open your notepad, and paste the code into the notepad. Make sure to save your file under the name "sw.unl" and not "sw.unl.txt".
Connect your phone under "mass storage" mode, and place the "sw.unl" file in the root directory of your Garmin folder. That's it.
Hi.. I guess imei code doesn't work, will download the all in one to get the GPS ID to generate a code.
ReplyDeleteSilly question, How do I save under sw.unl?
Under Notepad- "save as"- file name: do i type in sw.unl,save as type: "all files?" and encoding: I have four choices: ANSI,Unicode,Unicode big endian or UTF-8. please advise. I am pretty IT illiterate.
Thank you so much.
Yes....to save sw.unl....type in sw.unl in notepad...save as all files.
ReplyDeleteHi.. Got it working.. Finally!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all your help and I think this is going to be one of the most used application on my phone.
I have provided this link to some of my friends who have the same phone and believe that all of us are very grateful for this Turn to Turn GPS.
Cheers man!
No worries man. Glad you have it working. We are all here to share. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteMidas, I have copy the US and SGP map file onto the same SD card and rename the map which i want to use to gmapsupp.img while keeping the one not used as some other names. Hence i can keep 2 separate maps in one SD card and renaming the map file depending of which map i am using. hope it works. :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, where can i get the rest of the unlocked map? China and Taiwan will be helpful
ReplyDeletewb,your suggestion should work. :) For more unlocked maps, I will try to get my hands on them and post them when they are available.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteis there a problem with the version 4 file as it is supposed to be a Taiwan version. I can get it to work but after updating with version 5 (not sure the compatibility), I receive unable to execute due to security reason. Can anyone help ? Tried re-installing many times but still same problem
Hi,
ReplyDeletefound the problem. Maybe you should add this in your instruction. After installing version 5 file using the same method as in step 2 & 3, go back to the phone and install the version 5 "Garmin MobileXT.sis" file which is located in the memory card.
Hi,
ReplyDeletei followed another website (in Bahasa) that guides you in installing Garmin to e71.
I managed to follow the guide and succesfully install (n cr*cked Garmin 4.10.60s60.9), including with Map of Jakarta.
I will be traveling to Malay n S'pore in a couple of weeks, what i would like to ask is it possible for me to install the map u provided in step 6?
Regards,
Ben
"After installing version 5 file using the same method as in step 2 & 3, go back to the phone and install the version 5 "Garmin MobileXT.sis" file which is located in the memory card."
ReplyDelete- Actually you can install version 5 straight away if you like. Some people chose to stick with earlier versions as they found it to be more stable.
"i followed another website (in Bahasa) that guides you in installing Garmin to e71.
I managed to follow the guide and succesfully install (n cr*cked Garmin 4.10.60s60.9), including with Map of Jakarta.
I will be traveling to Malay n S'pore in a couple of weeks, what i would like to ask is it possible for me to install the map u provided in step 6?"
-yes. you can use the singapore map I provided. no problems.
Hi Midas, I managed to install everything and the program works fine..i also copied the SG map over but it does not show when i open the program..how do i activate the map? Will the map show whilst the phone is searching for the nearest satelite? Pls kindly advise..Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou need not do anything to activate the map. It is an unlocked map. When you get signal for the GPS, the map should show your current location automatically. Try it outdoors or near a window if you can't get a signal.
ReplyDeleteHi Midas, Thanks! it works perfectly now! just another qns..since the internal GPS is activated whilst using Garmin, am i correct to say that it will deactivate when I exit Garmin..i noticed that after using it for a while, the battery level does go down at least 2 bars..
ReplyDeleteGlad you have it working. :) Yes, the internal GPS will deactivate the moment you exit the GPS app. Using GPS unfortunately is heavy on your battery. It is the case for any phone. That is why I will recommend that if you use your E71 to navigate in a car, always get a car charger and plug it in, or you will end up with a flat battery in no time.
ReplyDeleteHi great advise
ReplyDeleteCan you advise where i can get Australian maps
thanks in advance
Nortonterry
for australian maps, look at this post:
ReplyDeletehttp://sgnokiae71.blogspot.com/2009/02/garmin-xt-map-archive.html
Hey thanks mate
ReplyDeleteI will give it a go
regards
Nortonterry
hi, i dl the link but cannot seems to install in my e71. Pls help.
ReplyDeleteafter extracting the file from yr link, it is in exe format not sis.
ReplyDeleteso how should i do about it?
if you are talking about the main garmin XT program, you are supposed to extract to desktop and copy over to ur mem card in the E71. Then within the E71, run the garminxt.sis file to install it.
ReplyDeletehi sally thanks.,,,,but when i dl, it is in zip file and i have extracted from the zp files.
ReplyDeleteit has 3 exe files and 1 map.
so what should i do?
Midas is probably busy, so I will answer this one for u. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, after u extract gps.rar file, there will be 3 files + 1 map.Connect ur E71 and choose mass storage.
Run Garminxtmobileforsymbian.exe
You should see a menu come up, and your mem card should show up in the menu. install it. That will copy the files over to ur E71.
Then install the other 2 .exe files the same way. You need all 3 files.
Then in ur phone, under office-file manager, look under ur mem card.there should be a garminxt.sis file. click on it and install it. That should get the garmin xt program on ur phone already.
For the map file, just extract and copy the .img file to ur root directory of the Garmin folder.
Don't forget to create the .unl file as well. Then you will be all set.
hi sally ..thanks
ReplyDeletegot it install..is it free to use?
will it be using GPRS ?
any instructions on how to use this
HI Midas, Any idea where I can get the Jakarta map?? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThere are no gprs charges for using the Garmin XT. Really is quite simple to use. Just play around with it. Search by going to where to-POI-Spell Name and search for your destination.
ReplyDeleteFor Jakarta maps, i dunno..wait for midas..hehe:)
Hi Midas
ReplyDeleteI have loaded the Garmin XT and the Australian Maps on my E71 but when the program tries to load the maps i get the message"Cant unlock maps using unit ID"
Do you have any ideas as to what i can do
Thanks in advance
Nortonterry
Hi...for the OZ maps, I believe u are supposed to load it up using mapsource 1st and enetring the unlock code...then generate an image file from there. Have you tried it?
ReplyDeleteHi Sally
ReplyDeleteI have loaded the MSI file in the map source Folder which installs the program onto the PC and then copies the maps to the E71, is this the correct way to do it.
I am completely confused
thanks in advance
Nortonterry
ok..try this.
ReplyDelete1)make sure you have mapsource installed. If you have not, follow this post:
http://sgnokiae71.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-get-mapsource-working.html
2) in the oz map file u downloaded, install the msi file. it will setup the files on ur pc. now open mapsource. it should show u have a locked oz map in there. go enter the following to unlock it.
K9K3L-NPRMA-8NYAW-G35KG-4LM9D
3) now u have an unlocked map.when u installed mapsource, u should also have a "mapinstall" icon on ur desktop. click on that to transfer the oz map to ur e71.
hello. any idea where can i download the malaysia map?
ReplyDeleteThanks Sally for your help in advising people. :)
ReplyDeleteMalaysia map...the map I have included in this post is a combo of Singapore/Malaysia, but still not extremely detailed for whole of Malaysia I would say. I will upload one if I find a better one. Forget official Garmin maps for Malaysia. They are really outdated.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteDo i need to convert the Flizip file of the MalSingMaps before i install into Garmin directory of the phone?
If need to, what n how do i convert?
Thanks for your assistance.
FC
just unzip it. There is an image file inside. No need to convert. Just drop it into the root directory of the Garmin folder on your phone.
ReplyDeletehey dude.. i cant open my application after follow the instructions... the file name is GMobileXT rite? cannot open leh it says "unable to execute file due to security reasons"
ReplyDeleteyou installed in your e71 already right? did you install version 4 or 5 of garmin xt program. Some people have issues like you and install version 5 straight away. Try again.
ReplyDeletei followed ur steps one by one. that means i installed version 4 then upgrade to 5. is that rite?
ReplyDeleteyep.correct. but if you still have trouble, i suggest you remove it..and just install version 5 directly. It should work.
ReplyDeleteHI Midas, Any idea where I can get the Jakarta map?? Thanks
ReplyDeletehave installed the program and map.
ReplyDeletehow come i'm always in taiwan, and its always searching for satellites?
after i do steps 2 n 3, must i click the sis file bro?
ReplyDeleteFor Jakarta map, I do not have. But some have suggested able to get whole map of indonesia from:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.navigasi.net/
You may want to give it a try.
"how come i'm always in taiwan, and its always searching for satellites?"
ReplyDeletedid you install the "sw.unl" file? You have to have this to be able to use the internal GPS. You should be able to get a signal.
"after i do steps 2 n 3, must i click the sis file bro?"
no. no need to click on any sis file.
Hey people, i followed sally's Australian maps comment what i thought was perfectly but still no luck. Map Source is showing that the map is unlocked but i am still getting the "Can't unlock maps using unit Id" error upon opening garmin on my e71. Please advise.
ReplyDelete-Paul
Hi, I can't copy the entire "Garmin" folder to your memory card. It says files not supported.
ReplyDeleteI think u still need to create the sw.unl file using the garmin code generator. It needs to be unlocked for your device.
ReplyDeleteHi Midas,
ReplyDeleteThanks for creating this blog to assists us in downloading and installing the driving map. It is fantastic!
BTW where can we find a walking map too?
Keep up the good work.
Thanks again.
FC
You are welcome. We are all here to share.
ReplyDeleteI see that some people are having trouble getting the map to work. Actually it is really quite simple once you get the hang of it. I have installed for friends in just 5 mins.. :)
There is no walking map, but in the Garmin XT program, under tools-settings-routing, you can actually select the different routing methods..such as for car, bicycle or pedestrian.
hi, thanks alot and i managed to get it up and running. however may i ask where can i get other countries map, e.g. thailand, phuket etc. many thanks.
ReplyDeleteMaps of other countries will be posted in the following post when available:
ReplyDeletehttp://sgnokiae71.blogspot.com/2009/02/garmin-xt-map-archive.html
Hi Midas
ReplyDeleteI am on Singtel plan and I noticed that whenever i get connected to the Garmin, there are still (IDEAS Internet) packet data being sent/received? Very minimum - between 1 to 5 kb each time when connected.
Any ideas on why this is happening?
Thanks
the garmin XT program itself does not use any internet or 3G connections. I suspect might be the A-gps where it sometimes uses the network to get a faster lock. On my phone however, i did not notice any connections being made.
ReplyDeleteHi all
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Hi
ReplyDeleteI installed the Garmin im my E71 but now i need to create the .ULN. How?
Thanks
to create a .UNL file..read the guide..hehe
ReplyDeleteHi Midas,
ReplyDeleteabit out of topic but I would like to enquire if the Garmin program can be used on a E66..already got this installed on my e71 and loving it...
Pls kindly advise..thanks!
how to create .unl file? the guide is included.
ReplyDeletefor E66, so long as it is on symbian v3 platform, it can be installed.
thanks Midas...appreciate the prompt response!
ReplyDeleteHi all
ReplyDeleteDoes your E71 takes about 5 to 10 minutes in the open skies to "lock"?
Did i miss a step somewhere?
Thanks
usually my phone takes 2 mins or less to get a lock.Really depends on area you are in. In the morning "cold start" takes a bit longer. If takes too long to lock, try resetting your phone.
ReplyDeleteHi Midas, I'll be getting my E71, was fasinated to see your posts on GPS.
ReplyDeleteWonder if you can advise me where can I get the Garmin XT bluetooth GPS receiver as I tried to search online but can't find. Any idea how much would it cost me? Thanks.
Yep, the E71 is a very stable PDA phone. Good choice.:)
ReplyDeleteWhy would you want to get the Garmin XT bluetooth GPS receiver?
As you can see from my post, you can make use of the E71's internal GPS receiver and just install the Garmin XT program. You will be getting GPS for free..:)
Oo...I think I misinterpreted. I still thought I will need to purchase a bluetooth GPS receiver to make it work. (sorry I'm a noob on GPS) Okok thanks for the clarification! Will be getting the E71 tonight and will follow your post instructions! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Midas,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post.. Got mine up and running...
I was one of the unlucky few who managed to bump into all the above problems and got around it using the posts here.. thanks to all of you..
Few suggestions:
--> Instead of having the Unlock ESN (GPS ID), those who got these following instead in ABOUT screen:
IMEI
IMSI
Card ID
Pls use the Card ID.. I have successfully done it.
--> Those "unable to open files due to security reasons"
try installing the GarminMobileXT.sis again..
--> Those who upgrade to version 5 straightaway from Ver 4 also need to install the GarminMobileXT.sis again.. I had my issue resolved by this.. (I found the ver 5 .sis file outside the Garmin folder by default when copied)
Hope above helps to those with issues,
Cheers..
UT
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input. I am sure it will help people. :)
Hope you enjoy the program.. As I said before, once you get the hang of it, it is really simple to install. Done quite a few installs for colleagues and friends with no problems at all.
Hi
ReplyDeleteHow do you install or convert the Flizip file to your E71?
Keep getting rejected! Pls help!
Thanks
You have to unzip the file on your PC first, then copy the unzipped Garmin folder on the memore card through USB..
ReplyDeleteCheers,
UT
Hi Midas,
ReplyDeleteAfter I save sw.unl and copy to Garmin directry it still show as text file.
I got stuck at the sw.unl part. Saved it the way everyone says, Save As 'all files' but the 'bluetooth is not on' error msg just keep popping.
ReplyDeleteLike Chris said, does it got to do with the encoding option: ANSI, Unicode, Unicode big endian or UTF-8? Because default its saved under ANSI.
Pls help!
the sw.unl file contains nothing except for the device ID. if your file is sw.unl.txt, just rename it to sw.unl. works for me. Put in in Garmin root directory. You should be able to use the internal gps then.
ReplyDeletemine just can't work. tried many times.... *cry* don't know what went wrong..
ReplyDeletelisten....use accessories->notepad.
ReplyDeletepaste the id in there
save as (all files) (ANSI)--> sw.unl
that's it.
yup thats exactly what i did. but it still shows error msg. save under root directory meaning the first drive right after we go into the Garmin folder right?
ReplyDeletewondering if i need to reinstall everything :(
I solve my sw.unl problem. After installing, unplug the phone from computer. Go to Garmin folder in the memory card and rename it.
ReplyDeleteI followed every step and reinstalled the program again. Saved sw.unl under the Garmin folder. But the erro msg on 'bluetooth is not on' still persist. Anyone else encountered this problem?
ReplyDeleteHi Midas, need your expertise on this.
Thanks!
Sorry for flooding the comments here.. I read through all the posts carefully for 2nd time and found out Midas commented this:
ReplyDeleteYour garmin app, under settings, there should be a "remote gps" setting. go to settings-system-remote gps, you must click on that and select internal gps instead of bluetooth.
Followed this and its finally up! *Phew*
Thanks all for your help!
hi Midas,
ReplyDeletei have a weird situation here
makes .SL from my card id ==> done
settings-system-remote gps and click internal gps instead of bluetooth==> done
but when i start the garmin, it still asking for bluetooth connections
help me please
u meant u made the sw.unl file? If u did should be no probs.
ReplyDeleteRestart your phone and try again.
yup i made the sw.unl file already and set the gps to internal gps, but it still asking for bluetooth
ReplyDeletei found the solution about it
ReplyDeletei go to tools>setting, general>positioning methods, and disabled bluetooth GPS, thx a lot bro
Hi Midas,
ReplyDeleteI manage to use it for few day but for the past 2 days. The GPS status bar stop at about 75% and trying to get the signal. What happen? Thx
try restarting ur phone. If ur signal is not strong enuff, try outdoors. It probably is not anything to do with the Garmin program.
ReplyDeleteGuys simple as it is if you get the security message:
ReplyDelete"unable to execute file for security reasons"
Coz you have not run the GarminMobileXT.sis from the E71.
Note: You need to unplug the USB cable from the computer.
Hi
ReplyDeleteAfter installing Garmin, i find that my battery drains quiet fast without activation of the GPS.
Previously, after charging it could last min 4-5 days with some phone usage, sms, wifi,etc. Now it hardly last 2-2.5 days - same usage without using Garmin GPS.
Phone is about 4 months old, is it the battery getting faulty or .........????
Any advice please, tks
Hi
ReplyDeleteThis is cause by your Garmin XT software.
what you can do is after u run the Garmin XT application..RESTART your mobile phone.
Because when u start your Garmin..it will start one process..althought you turn off ur garmin afterward...the process will still running and drain ur battery till end of the day.
For the detail about the problem..try to google it...i can't find back the thread i saw before about this problem..but this is the solution to solve the problem...
HERE COME THE details....
ReplyDeleteRecently my E71 had been running flat pretty quick. With normal usage of a few calls and messaging, the phone went from a full charge to flat in a matter of 3 days. Wow!! What happened???! Well..as puzzling as it could be, it was down to my installation of Garmin XT latest version 5. This version activate the cardrunner.dll on your sys\bin folder which runs garmin tsrautostart.exe file to run in the background.
How to get around this problem.
1) Install nokia's energy profiling program.
2) Close all phone programs and run the above program checking your phone running wattage. With the garmin tsrautostart.exe running in the phone's background, your power usage will be around 0.09-0.15w.
3) Plug your phone to your computer and access your memory card sys\bin folder and look for cardrunner.dll file.
4) Edit and rename the file (ex. disable_cardrunner.dll)
5) Now reset your phone and run nokia energy profiler again. You should see that your phone will be running about 0.02-0.14w. Yes..now you are getting the life back on your E71, you will get back the battery juice and the phone will last another 3-4 days more under normal usage.
6) However, do take note. Whenever you run your garmin xt, tsrautostart.exe will be ran and you will start losing battery juice. Reset your phone after you use garmin xt and things will be back to normal.
Hi all
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lengthy explanantion! Phew, it because of that......
So best is to restart the phone after usage of Garmin.
Hi Midas
ReplyDeleteI have got the maps working, but there are no voice options for the navigation. Are there voice files to download as well?
Cheers mate.
that's because u did not install the garmin support files.
ReplyDeletehow do i switch off the A-GPS? thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Midas King,
ReplyDeleteEverything seemed to be smooth sailing for me until I downloaded the key gen and wanted to open the app in my phone to get the GPS id but I wasn't able to even open the app in my phone !!
The error msg in my phone when I tried to open it was "Unable to execute file for security reasons."
How may I go about solving it?
Err,thank you for giving us so many information on garmin:Di have a small request,can u make a step by step video on how to install garmin and post it on ur blog??I don't really understand it:/thank you:D
ReplyDeletefollowed every instruction the only problem i have is why is my garmin chinese text? how can i change the language to english, pls help very urgent.. thanks
ReplyDeleteSorry, I've tried million time, by taking every step seriously, but still I have the problem, that the Garmin's trying to pair a new gps device, it doesn't recognises my internal gps device.... I dont get it... & I dont have gps ID, I just have MC ID, IMEI ID.. PLZ let me know. Regards
ReplyDeleteBattery draining problem.
ReplyDeleteI am on version 4 and battery life is greatly reduced since I installed the GMXT on my phone.
Someone posted:
3) Plug your phone to your computer and access your memory card sys\bin folder and look for cardrunner.dll file.
4) Edit and rename the file (ex. disable_cardrunner.dll)
I tried looking thru the memory card but cannot find the above folder or file. Pls help. Thanks.
New user to e71.
ReplyDeleteTried the above method... Dloaded the software, unzip and copy the whole file over to my phone. But inside my phone, there is no .sis file. Only .exe file... Cant proceed from there...
Pls help...
I had problems that face by most peoples with their E71 and Garmin XT.
ReplyDeleteAfter follow details instruction and install the Garmin XT.
Finally resolve , but I 2 more problems:
1) It still searching for GPS !! - I had sw.ulk file store at /Garmin.
2) After that I click 'No' for not continous search gps device ..the GMXT software just quit !!.
I have no access to GMXT software (program quite automatically after failed to find gps.)
Then I have no way to look for my unit ID at all ? I try other method press *#06# to retive the IMEI code..then user cpnverter convert to unit ID ...then use GarmenKeyGen generate code at put in sw.ulk, store it at /Garmin.
It is the right way ? as I have no access to GMXT software, it will automatic quit it self after no GPS devide found.
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteI had discovered the reason why problems happened to some of the ppls try to install the GMXT in E71. This happen to user download the latest 5.00(30) and above.
- problem like can't find gps device.
- problem like the program quite after internal gps not detected.
all this are due to the sw.ulk key was incorrect generate due to the user not able to get the correct gps unit ID.
Solution:
Install only the GMTX version 5.00(20) and older. Do not install 5.00(30) or newer.
Reason is you not able to retrive the unit ID
If you install 5.00(30) or newer. The new SOFTWARE purposely force you to enter the product code..if not ...it will quit after no product code enter. Therefore you not able to see the unit ID on "about" section.
Even thought you create sw.ulk you can by pass the product code entry but program will quite once the internal gps cannot be found ( asically wrong key). You have no way to view the unit ID..no unit ID ..no proper sw.ulk is generate therfore you can't use the GMTX on your phone internal gps.
p/s: Download 5.00(20) and older.. you can in this blog site. Do not use the 5.00(30) or newer.
Hi
ReplyDeleteTo access the memory card / bin folder, you must connect yr phone by mass storage and you will see the file and rename as suggested.
FC
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteI have successfully installed using the step by step method. GPS(singapore map) is running except that I can't locate any map in malaysia. Any idea y? I saw 1)Free Maps@malsingmaps. 2) Malaysia and 3)Singapore. Right now only 3 is working..thks
Hi. First time user...
ReplyDeleteDo you have another source to download maps for Australia? The link you provided from Rapidshare doesn't seem to be extracting properly.
Thanks
Hi Midas,
ReplyDeleteim wondering if yr garmin can work on my WM6.1 OS, please advice.THANKS
Hi! I am planning a trip for my family to Malaysia next week but is not very sure about the driving directions. I have installed the Garmin XT on my Nokia but have so far used it in Spore only. Does map "GMAPSUPP.img" actually shows the direction to Genting Highlands as well as within KL city? I tried doing a search for First World Hotel on my phone but it does not show any results. I am worried that once I drive into Malaysia and the map does not show the direction that I need. Pls help. Thanks.
ReplyDeletehi, i have already try both jerome map and your map, i transfer the map to the /garmin folder but its always searching satelite and never changes the map from taiwan to singapore. what shld i do?
ReplyDeletethank you
fren...where to find malaysia map??
ReplyDeleteit works on e66,
ReplyDeletethanks!
After installed step 3 & restart. I couldn't find 3 icons like the picture show. So please tell me what I need to do.Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this excellent guide. I had some difficulties to install the program that I have resolved using the following step:
When I entered the About screen, there was no Unit ID but, imei, imsi and card id. Use the card ID to generate the sw.unl file. Also it seems that the key generator does not always generate the correct unlock key (the one that you paste to sw.unl). If one unlocking value is not working, try to generate another one. It is possible to use this program with any map according to the instructions at http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151 (I have successfuly installed european maps using the information in that post)
Need advice here.
ReplyDeleteUnder the GSP information page, when i select "use attached/build-in gps, it will use the assisted GPS to acquire for satellite, if I disable the assisted GPS, it show GPS is off. So how can I use the build in GPS?
Anybody can help?
i installed it in Nokia 5800 but i cant select anything from my touch screen. anyone know why?
ReplyDeleteHi, Im using a Nokia 5800, anyone from singapore knows how to do the whole thing? i tried and cant works for me, if possible i can meet up and u do for me =)
ReplyDeleteHi Bro,
ReplyDeleteI just got the E71, transfer to file from PC to Phone memory, from their it wont work...
"Unable to open file tye not supported"
Please Help
Ant
Hi ,
ReplyDeleteI have installed and it work perfectly, thanks. But how come theres no audio ?
Hi Midas,
ReplyDeleteI just have a question I need to ask.
Do you just copy over the file "GarminMobileXT.sis" which is located under GMobileXT_S60\Garmin? Or do you need to copy all the folders under GMobileXT_S60 as there are 2 folders in GMobileXT_S60?
So it looks like this
GmobileXT_S60
|- [Garmin]
(all below are under the folder "Garmin")
|- [Apps]
|- [cache]
|- [Font]
|- [GPX]
|- [Help]
|- [jpeg]
|- [poi]
|- [vehicle]
|- [Voice]
|- GarminMobileXT.sis
|- [system]
(all below are under the folder "system")
|- [Apps]
|- [Recogs]
etc etc
It looks like the first [Garmin] folder contains lots of files, I'm quite sure they are useful but not sure if I just need to copy over JUST the GarminMobileXT_S60.sis and proceed from there?
can you help me i need europe & medlle est maps
ReplyDeleteplease
HI MIDAS. AS I UNDERSTOOD FROM YOUR BLOG YOU ARE KIND OF BUSY THESE DAYS SO YOU COULDNT GIVE ANSWERS.
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE GREAT. YOU MADE MANY PEOPLE HAPPY WITH SHOWING THEM HOW TO USE FREE GPS. BUT I WANT TO JOIN THIS HAPPINESS. CAN YOU PLEASE KINDLY SEND A LINK FOR CHINA.
THANKS... BEST REGARDS...
Is it necessary to install gmapprom.img into the Garmin folder? As a friend of mine install in his. And secondly is it possible to install the vehicle folder into ver4 from ver5?
ReplyDeleteCool. Thanks to Anonymous tip on April 15, 2009 8:54 AM, I managed to get it up and running. Indeed, same problem, no GPS ID to find, but Card ID worked with keygen :-) Using the E71 with UK map
ReplyDeleteCool. Thanks to Anonymous tip on April 15, 2009 8:54 AM, I managed to get it up and running. Indeed, same problem, no GPS ID to find, but Card ID worked with keygen :-) Using the E71 with UK map
ReplyDeleteThis works with Mobile XT 5.00.40 (the latest as of this moment) and Jetmouse kg v1.5.
(sorry for double post, but previous was incomplete :-( )
I've tried to instll the the application .But could not find garmin.sis file in the phonr mem garmin folder.What went wrong?
ReplyDeleteIt is in the SD card root dir. not in the Garmin folder
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! So happy with it that I bought a car mobile phone holder for it!
ReplyDeletePlease install Garmin V5.00.4 ... and disable background service... else it'll drain your battery
ReplyDeleteHow to disable AGPS.Coz when lock on undedr Attach gps/build in gps it will search with assisted gps.Any kind soul out there care to elaborate
ReplyDeleteJust got the disable AGPS under the phone menu.Go to tools>setting>positioning>uncheck AGPS
ReplyDeleteim using nokia 5800, but i cant connect to gps using the integrated GPS. it keeps asking me to turn on bluetooth, may i know why?
ReplyDeleteAre you using the latest version of Garmin XT? The latest does support 5800. Have you enabled the use of the internal gps via the keygen and in garmin goto settings...tools to change to use of remote gps instead of bluetooth.
ReplyDeleteHi, i have a problem. After I follow all the step from 1 to 4, i try running the application to try and get the GPS ID but there is an error message stopping me from running it. Error message says "Unable to execute file for Security Reason"
ReplyDeleteAfter installing it... restart your phone and try running the app again :-D
ReplyDeleteI tried it today...It work pretty much! Just that i don't know why it can't navigate to the exact address? For Example i key in the house number and the street name, it can only bring me to the street but not the house number?
ReplyDeleteThanks for this information! I have 2 questions.
ReplyDelete1. Is there a way to have the voice navigation pronounce the street names?
2. How do I update using the latest maps?
FYI: MobileXT v5.00.50 has been released
ReplyDeleteChanges:
- Provide exit option to the software activation page
- Correct the turn preview page in landscape orientation
- Correct an error that occurs when the Arrival button is selected
- Correct the text color of the main map page when displayed in night mode
I think it might be clearer to mention in Step 4 that you need to click on the .sis file.
ReplyDeleteIs this suitable for Nokia E66 & E75?
ReplyDeletehi, i have a problem.
ReplyDeleteeverything was done as mentioned above. but, when i open the program, it states ''could not authenticate Garmin GPS hardware''
Any idea what went wrong?