If I'm not mistaken, I googled around and Garmin Streetpilot doesn't use an installed map like other GPS programs used.
So installing the .img maps it wont read it. The maps are from the telco carrier itself (which Malaysia doesn't support)....and I doubt ppl wanna pay so much for data unless they have an unlimited plan.
Getting the maps to appear also depends a lot on the location....so if you are in US or Canada and....isolated area...you are better of with a real map or different GPS program that has installed maps
...Yes...kinda disappointing..most ppl think Garmin Strretpilot is like the old and trusted Garmin XT..but in fact its not...its another way for the Telco to make money...nothing wrong if you are willing to pay for it.

Tom tom is faster with the GPS correction and stuff...but let down is the TomTom maps and POI are not updated to the latest.
So when ppl are using new and faster roads available, TomTom users will still be on the old roads.

I like papago, but the map route options and lousy POI search function I have to live with, also customize POI can't be installed (I think)

Thing is, I still using a Garmin XT on my WM device for GPS rather than Papago on the iphone

If you mean map updates...of course...you can get them from here:
http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10653
I respect MFM..latest maps..

How to install them?
http://talkatkeong.blogspot.com/2011/02/ho...o-map-into.html

Remember to backup the original maps in your computer first just incase you dun like MFM latest version which cuts out the UI voice (yeah...the noisy background voice)

Well, I'm so used to GarminXT on my WM phone....other GPS programs simply pale in comparison...anyway, since this is iphone forum here is my opinion on Sygic.

I tried Sygic Mobile maps (on my friends Iphone), well I must say...while papago and TomTom are a no brainer to use...MobileMaps UI are seriously troublesome...I really dunno how to go to addresses or even stop the Navigation easily.
Taping on the arrow make more confusing options which are not really user friendly while on the move....and the speed alert function is over protective to the driver

Just maybe Synic Mobile Maps are tops in Singapore, but I'm not so sure here in Malaysia..I'll stick with Papago on the iphone...but even Papago could do better with customize POI and better search function.


Regarding the Iphone 3G off..If I'm not mistaken, only original Iphone Maps use this feature...other with preinstalled maps like Papago, TomTom and probably Synic doesn't need AGps functions...but I could be wrong.

This post has been edited by azbro: Apr 17 2011, 09:36 PM

Yeah..need to wait for a Telco to have that features....but then again..if I'm not mistaken, Streetpilot is a watered down version of the GarminXT...and maps / POI wont be as good as the MFM versions.
And if you are at kampung area no 3G...i dun think it will work either


Yes, after I read your post I tested it out...Yes the triangle is missing...will try out this version later on

This post has been edited by azbro: Apr 23 2011, 10:46 AM

OK, i did a test on the latest Papago 8.1.5..with the original maps it came with.

But before i go to there.....I must say, 8.1.0 was a bit Cuckoo..the background voice was noisy and simply calling out road names like it had a mind of its own...we don't need that....we also dun need big font road names...end of the day....the screen was messed up...

Now comes the 8.1.5.....yes, they took out the arrow and noisy voice, who needs an arrow when the car we are driving is actually the arrow?...good idea by the developers...screen looks 'cleaner' now, but...seriously, its kinda difficult to estimate which road to go into without the arrow. Its not that the GPS is super fast...there is a slight lag...and we need arrows to compensate this.

Well, end of the day, I recommend 8.1.0 + the latest downloadable free MFM maps....why?...
We get back the arrow...+Latest MFM maps have smaller icons and Road names and none of the noisy background voice...it makes the screen just as what we want.



But thats just me...

This post has been edited by azbro: Apr 24 2011, 08:48 PM

just look at my post above numbered #1128
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=41554520

But take note, while most will like it, some might prefer the original one that came with Papago! ...just try it out..

Remember to check out the two links I gave.
1 is for downloading the latest April map...and another link is for how to customize it to Iphone (need to rename 5 files)
Might be tedious at first...but later it will be very simple when you get the hang of it.

This post has been edited by azbro: Apr 24 2011, 10:41 PM

Hey, sure bro, just PM me...but on weekdays I'll only reply nite time.....in office cannot access internet.

Did you 'on' the Location Services...check also the individual 'Location services' in the settings for Papago

Reinstall the latest M8Pro?

I've just downgrade from Papago 8.1.5 to 8.1.0...cannot tahan no arrows..not only that, there are a few issues with it also...but I updated to the latest MFM maps (MFM-PPG-110501C)

This post has been edited by azbro: May 8 2011, 02:27 PM

Arrow is one thing, it actually cannot tell which direction when you have stopped...it doesn't lock on the previous direction..

But I hope they correct in in the next upgrade.

Well, adding customize maps for Papago is quite difficult at first.....later on...once you get the hang of it...you'll update the maps monthly!

If worth it getting MFM latest maps..try it....but backup the original map first some where in your desktop just in case you dun like the busy and pinkish maps

Take it from me, once you install MFM maps on Papago, there is no turning back

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Added on May 14, 2011, 10:35 amHey, I can even help you with 8.1.5 missing triangle thing

Mine 8.1.5 with triangle now

This post has been edited by azbro: May 14 2011, 10:37 AM

It's no secret, discovered it myself, just reinstall the 8.1.0 on the iPhone (which oledi have a 8.1.5 in it). It will only replace related files. Next check back your Papago version in the settings...surprise!

But just keep the 8.1.5 as backup just in case you are still not convinced that its really the 8.1.5 with triangle

This post has been edited by azbro: May 16 2011, 09:22 PM

Hi, you can check out from here:
http://talkatkeong.blogspot.com/2011/02/ho...o-map-into.html

remember to back up your ipa first....

I cannot guarantee success on a Non-jailbreak set.



Sure bro...only thing is i'm only around at nite to surf...so a bit of delay replying questions..

Enjoy your new maps

This post has been edited by azbro: May 19 2011, 12:20 AM

Yeah, sure can, the gps program (well most programs) are independent from data usage, unless you itchy fingers go and turn on google search etc

Depends on which GPS program you use....some require cellular data..some oledi have preinstall maps and POI..so no need for additional data.

Sure bro, but I rather wait for a better version. 8.1.5 got a few bugs.

No triangle (you really can't live without this), no directional save, etc

Enter the Papago M8.2, so far no negative complains