Here's Charsiu's instructions, shamelessly lifted from his blog:
"The Nokia N95 with built-in GPS comes with a software called Nokia Maps. But to use the voice activated navigation, you need to pay. No good. The built-in GPS in the N95 also cannot be used with any third party software.
This write-up is how to enable the N95 built-in GPS to be used with Garmin Mobile XT software, where we can download free maps from local portal Malsingmaps. Details are taken from this wonderful site.
Step 1:
- Connect your phone to the PC (Ed: with the USB data cable, do NOT use PC Suite).
- Select Mass Storage
- Download and install the following softwares (from your PC), following the orders below.
- Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT Support Files Updates & Downloads
- Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap Updates & Downloads
- Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 Updates & Downloads
- (Editor's note: You are to double click on the files, do not unzip! The computer will prompt you on the drive to install the software, choose the drive that is your N95.)
Step 2:
- Sign up and log in to this forum here.
- Download this file to your PC: Garmin Mobile XT Keygen.
- Launch GMXT (in the phone), go to Settings -> About. Make note of your “Card ID”.
- Launch the above keygen program (Ed: on your PC), and enter the “Card ID” you see from GMXT's About page. Hit Generate to get your device unlock code.
- Copy (CTRL+C) the Device unlock code to clipboard.
- Now open the Notepad and paste (CTRL+V) the key and save the file as SW.UNL
- (Ed: Highlight the filename SW.UNL, hit F2 and rename to SW.UNL only, remove the .txt)
- Ignore the Map unlock code.
- Put your newly created file to your phone’s “\Garmin” directory and restart GMXT.
- Program should now recognize your built-in GPS (if not go to “Settings\System” and choose “Remote GPS”, select ”Use Attached/Built-in GPS”) and you should be able to use detailed maps.
Step 3 (Malaysia and Singapore users only):
- Sign up and log in to the Malsingmaps.com portal.
- Download the following free map: West Malaysia and Singapore map
- Extract and put the GMAPSUPP.IMG file in the phone’s “\Garmin” directory.
- Launch GMXT and you should be able to start using.
To speed up the satellite locking time, enable the Assisted GPS feature in the phone. In my case, the N95 8GB, go to “Tools\Settings\General\Positioning\Positioning methods”, enable “Assisted GPS”. If you set the positioning server access point to your mobile operator’s network, then data usage charges will apply, normally around 3-4kB.
No more wrong turns, save petrol and happy travelling!"
One tip: Slide the keypad out coz it really does shorten the satellite locking time!
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heh, other than the garmin xt, u could use mapking 2007, paired with malsingmap. i have it on my hp pda.
its kinda fun to touge with ur gps on ur dash, hahah, u could kinda tell what sorta corner is up ahead, but dont rely too much on it. sometimes it has a lag error if there is too much shubbery around. i've tested my dad's holux gps module and it didn't worked well in genting sempah
thanks for the straight forward guide. thanks charsiu! Husband been pestering me to install this but I was too proud (:p) to meddle with my phone. We will should find this useful for our next road trip. Will try out the RaceChrono too
Hi Liza,
It's really pretty easy to install, just make sure you get an in-car charger coz this does drain the battery somewhat.
So instead of arguing who pointed who to the wrong direction, you could now blame the new scapegoat - Your cellphone :P !
thanks alot.this software works.thank you for the detailed instructions.
THANKS ALOT. THIS MOBILE XT WORKS
thx a lot, it's work because your complete guide.. can i have your msn ;)
happyteik
Folks,
You are most welcome :)!
Dear Touge King,
I have tried and finally managed to install and it worked, the whole day, today 8/7/2008.
Well, what can I say? thanks a lot for this wonderful software.
I tried everything that you mentioned, but it still cannot detect any GPS device. I also reinstalled everything twice and it still won't work. Any suggestions?
I tried everything but the program still does not recognized the Attached/Built in GPS. When opening Settings\Systems it only says "Pair New GPS." I have tried to install it three times already following the directions precisely. Any recommendations on how to fix this problem?
kaligirl2, I've had the same problem but finally manage to fix it. the SW.UNL should be of the UNL file type not text. When saving using notepad, try changing the file type to all types. Got mine works once i did that. Thx touge
arschloch! i just wasted my RM100 going to a phone shop and getting it installed. and the very next day, I DISCOVERED THIS GUIDE!!! erghhh... should learn to be more patient next time... :(
my "SW.UNL" is exactly UNL file type, but the software still cannot recognize my N95 GPS device... can anyone please help?
i'm using Garmin XT on my nokie N95.
Wonderful s/w, BUT i'm facing some problems.
1st,when i use garmin, even in the heart of KL, I'm facing problem to get the satelite signal.
2nd
When i'm do some findings, it shows in short form. Not in full letters.
(EG: Mid Valley shows M V)
3rd.
I'm Unable to find any addresses as when i spell, it shows no record found.
ANYONE CAN HELP ME ON THIS!!!!
hi. thanks for the excelent blog. i'm sorry my english because i'm portuguese. :)
I've installed this applications like you describe, but when I try to run them a message appears "impossible to execute the file for security reasons".
can you help me??
thanks, best regards.
hi,
Before I rename the .UNL file, I can't find the option to use built in GPS.Later, I manage to change the option to use built in gps after rename the file correctly. But the problem is still, can't find gps device. I am using nokia E71. Hope some one has successfully install the app on E71. Please advice. Thanks.
Hey, I had the same problem with the .unl file.
If you use Map source to back up an unlock key it will create a true .unl file.
You can use that file and dump the serial number in there. Also, you dont want the file to be named SW.UNL if it is a UNL file. Instead, it should just be SW.
Once I did that the software had the option to use the internal GPS. Now I just need to download some maps!
Having the same problems as the chap above. Any ideas?
Ok, so far so good. I got the Garmin software to work with my Nokia N95 GPS but it shows me only a very basic world map with very limited streets etc. When I try to navigate it stells me to go to Garmin.com to get the maps. How and where do I download the actual maps for North America and where do I get the unlock codes if needed? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
hey touge king
i got up to the last step but my nokia e71 still didn't look for my internal gps. then i went to syst/settings and did not find an "attached/built in gps option"
the only option i had was pair new gps, yet still couldn't locate internal gps
any one tried on N78? the application just hang..
MVNIVAN said...
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2nd
When i'm do some findings, it shows in short form. Not in full letters.
(EG: Mid Valley shows M V)
3rd.
I'm Unable to find any addresses as when i spell, it shows no record found.
ANYONE CAN HELP ME ON THIS!!!!
12:49 AM
Hi MVNIVAN
Go to www.malsingmaps.com and download the map images specifically for garmin xt (the file is GM-MySInMXT.exe...i had the same problem when I was using the standard maps.
Tougeking...thanks a million for the guide...it worked exactly per your instructions!
Hi. I managed to make it work on E71. the 1st time : Generate to get your device unlock code.(it doesn't works). Then i do again and repeat the same step. out of sudden it works.
Hi there, can anyone tell me if this download will allow me to use the GPS in the U.S.?
Hello all, everything seemed to install correctly, up to the point where I need to open the GMXT to get my "card id". The application tries to start, then goes back to start menu.. PLEASE HELP!
ok all installed and inbuilt gps is working! now i cannot find a working download of any AUSTRALIAN maps anywhere. PLEASE POST A LINK IF U KNOW OF ANY. thanks.
Hi, I tried this and had two problems:
1. I did everything in Step 1, but I could not see how to run Garmin on my phone, until I ran "Garmin > Apps > Symbian > RES > GarminMobileXT.sis"
2. Now when it runs it says "Not enough memory to run Garmin Mobile XT (at least 8MB required)"
Did I do something wrong? I have the original N95.
I've got it working now! I just restarted the phone and this cleared up the memory problem. It seems the Nokia N95 is not so good at memory management :)
Dear Sir,
I have the Garmin Xt software installed to my Nokia N95 8gb Mobile it works fine with the Malaysia and Singapore map, and I still looking for the city navigator for Australia ,Is there any link or website I can download the said map for my N95 8gb mobile . Your help will much appreciated.
Thank You
Francis
HI Touge King, Thanks. It is workable on my N95 now ^^
hi thanks for the product i did install it but there are no maps can anyone help me with that just guide me about what i am doing wrong
thank you
eddie
chanuinca@yahoo.com
hi everybody i have figured most of it out but could'nt find the garmin/directory anywhere to put the unlock id in the garmin xt is working my my phone but it always says needs detailed maps please help thanks alot
(anyways love the website)
hi
your guied is simple and it working great but with only base maps please tell me how to put detailed maps for the USA.
i really want this software
thanks a lot
eddie
please reply to
chanuinca@yahoo.com
Hi, i juz got my Nokia E71 and i want to install this GPS in my E71. Is it compatible for E series?
Thank you very much for making this post. I was finally able to install Garmin on my new E71! thank you sooooooooo much!
i have instaled on my N95, it looks great, but .... i need Portugal or Europe Map. Where can i find it?
it didn't work on my n95-8gb....
how to get the detail map for malaysia??i follow all the instructions, but my display is not good like it should..the map is in black color ma...
This site was a big help to me cheers. This is for people having trouble unlocking maps, thanks to the dude on demonoid
When you are trying to unlock your maps on City Nav Europe NT v9
Make sure you connect the nav unit (Or Symbian Phone) first.
1. Rename the folder to Garmin City Navigator Europe NT 2009.
2. Rename the keygen to garmin_keygen.
3. Go to the IMG folder and right click "CNEUNT2009Update_ENU" and click on install.(This is for the English version select the appropriate language if you require another language)
4. Wait for the install to complete.
5. Go to Start=>All programs=>Garmin=>Mapsource
6. To get your Unit ID. Go to Utilities Tab=>Get Unit ID=>Copy Unit ID
7. Run the keygen and put your units ID at the top and hit generate
8. Where it says Select Map Product use "custom mapset". A box will pop up and use MapID 378 and click generate.
9. With Mapsource still open hit Ctrl+U. Go to Unlock Regions Tab and hit add.
10. Paste “Your Software unlock” code into that.
11. Repeat step 8 & 9 only paste “Your map unlock code” into that.
12. Your Garmin unit should appear as a drive in Windows Explorer. Select this drive and in the directory "Garmin", backup gmapprom.img then delete it from your device(should be about a 1 Gig file). Check to see how much free space you have on your unit. You will need 1580mb at least free on the unit. Delete any unnecessary files like default music files and images etc etc.
13. Load up map install and select which regions you want (most likely all) and click next. The creating map section will now take around 2-3 hours (long I know!!).
14. Once created it you will need to transfer to the unit another lengthy 1.5 hour process.
15. You should now see a successful transfer of map data type message.
16. Disconnect the unit switch off and switch back on to reboot unit and you are done. You can confirm that you now have the new map data in the spanner section of your unit under maps and then map info.
17. ALL DONE!!!!! :)
Very complicated... And my phone's security blocked the whole thing... Too bad :-(
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I'm still cant find the option to use internal gps. im using e71. even after i change the sw.unl file correctly i still unable to do so
Sherief said...
Hey, I had the same problem with the .unl file.
If you use Map source to back up an unlock key it will create a true .unl file.
You can use that file and dump the serial number in there. Also, you dont want the file to be named SW.UNL if it is a UNL file. Instead, it should just be SW.
Once I did that the software had the option to use the internal GPS. Now I just need to download some maps!
HOW DO YOU BACK UP THE UNLOCK CODE USING MAPSOURCE? CAN YOU GIVE ME THE STEPS?
THANKS!
hi there,
i try to follow your step but seem like the key gen is not accessible.Appreciate if you could assist me on this.
tq
so is it totally free? or only can activate it free for 3 months only?
i cannot access the keygen part. could u cr8 a diferrent link?
GMXT does not work on N78...
does it work on windows mobile? or is there another for it?
N78 is Symbian S60 FP2 , slightly different installation files needed - See garmin website!!!
hey - have tried many different version of this (and have tried this one) & all are useless.
Nothing seems to bypass the Nokia inbuilt gps!
Has any one used "lifeinpocket.com"
I am interested using with the n95
Jerry said...
MVNIVAN said...
...i
2nd
When i'm do some findings, it shows in short form. Not in full letters.
(EG: Mid Valley shows M V)
3rd.
I'm Unable to find any addresses as when i spell, it shows no record found.
ANYONE CAN HELP ME ON THIS!!!!
12:49 AM
Hi MVNIVAN
Go to www.malsingmaps.com and download the map images specifically for garmin xt (the file is GM-MySInMXT.exe...i had the same problem when I was using the standard maps.
Tougeking...thanks a million for the guide...it worked exactly per your instructions!
Hi jerry
I have issue using the "where to"
Adress..it seems cant work looking for any adress. I type midvalley or Sogo it doesnt work
Any link for this issue?
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