I don't know the current MSM procedure. Previous need to submit 2x POI to get the unlock code, etc. Problem is, they give an old map for you. Obviously when I check new POI, it is not there. After submit, the admin says already exists *duh* How do I know it already exists in MSM new map, when they only allow you to use the older free map ? Anyway, that is my last year 2008 experience.

Now I use MFM-Lite (not MFM) on my N82. Faster map scroll and response from navigation. Goto MFM, goto forum -> download -> Search for MFM-Lite and download from there.

Extract the gmapsupp.img from zip, copy and paste into your memory card E:\Garmin\

It is that simple to update to latest MFM or MFM-Lite map. Thanks antyong if you read this.

BTW, I'm not related/promo MSM/MFM. Just my personal opinion only. I'm still new to GPS & Mapping also.

Each GPS satellite will have limited supply of fuel for its jet to align itself from time to time. Also wear and tear. US are sending up GPS satellite from time to time to replace or have more satellite at certain area for better accuracy and faster response by GPS devices to pick up more signals.

GPS is mainly used by US for its military. It will not be obsolete unless US comes up with something new. It will be there for a long long time. And US will bear the cost of sending it up, as part of it are funded by the Dept. of Defense. We will still get it for free.

During Cold War, Russians develop their own "satellite navigation" system, called GLONASS. Google/Wiki to read further.

Western Europe also beh tahan. Kiasu and wants its own system. Hence EU comes up with Galileo

I would say GLONASS will not be popular, but Galileo will be something to play with in coming years to compete/complement GPS.

Satellite navigation is useful for many things such as road construction, toll fare collection, carbon emission tax based on distance/area travelled, etc. which are mainly implemented in EU.

I only notice the "MFM-Redlight Cameras (GMXT).gpi"

Still not yet test on other roads that I used frequently on the Speed Traps.

Read page 42 in this thread. Someone already posted the 5.00.50 change log compared to 5.00.40.

I got no problem with my N82 in MY and SG. But in SG, I disable the A-GPS, hence slower to lock the required satellites.

I guess should be using either MSM or MFM, which is normally MY+SG

Depending on which map you use. For MFM, you can get it here -> Free Malaysia Garmin Custom POI: MFM-CPOI v2.00 (21 May 09)

Yes, please goto 5800XM thread, Post #14 (Chapter 12)

Put in \Garmin\Vehicle folder. Create Vehicle folder if it does not exists.

In GMXT -> Settings -> Map -> Vehicle

Your N85 A-GPS is enabled.

Menu -> Tools -> Connectivity -> GPS data ->Option -> Positioning Settings -> Disable/Uncheck Assisted GPS

Depending on which map you use. If using MFM, refer a few posts above in this thread to download the CPOI v2.00. It contains warning speed traps, etc.

This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Jun 14 2009, 10:11 PM

For phones without GPS built-in, you can pair up with external GPS device through Bluetooth.

No. Which mobile device are you using ?

A-GPS charge one time when Nokia Maps / GMXT / etc. is launched. However, if you close the application and open again, A-GPS will try again and charge one more time.

I'm not sure whether it will charge if you lost your signal temporary (e.g. tunnel)

With A-GPS enabled and you take out sim card, it will still work. The locking will use default Integrated-GPS only (may take longer to lock) as it is unable to send request for A-GPS.

For more readings on A-GPS and Network-Based, read here

Did you try it outside in open field/area without trees, shelter or tall buildings near by ? i.e. facing clear sky ?

I hope you are not doing it inside building/home.

Please get out of the bus. Goto an open area/field with no trees or tall buildings blocking. Preferably a clear blue sky. Try again.

Something to share No need pai-seh

Mad over maps

Sos Tomato: TheStar M'sia

Try update to latest MFM-Lite v1.67 or standard MFM v1.68

When you say unable to calculate route, is it stuck in the screen "Waiting GPS lock/signal" ? Can you check if the satellite signal bars are green in colour (not red) ?


A-GPS is one time only, every time you start the application. Once application is started, it is not used anymore, until you close/exit GMXT and launch it again.

Without the sim card, GMXT will still try to send out A-GPS request. However, there will be no incoming A-GPS message. Hence, GMXT will still try to lock the satellites with the integrated GPS.

If there is sim card, when GMXT is launched, it send out request. Telco reply with estimated location, e.g. [Latitude-N3°9'25"] [Longtitude-E101°42'45"]. GMXT will try to use it and triangulate with existing satellites lock, e.g. even 1-2 satellites while waiting for 3rd. Which shows you the location & map faster.

"Awaiting a better GPS" means not yet get proper/enough satellites. Sometimes have to close GMXT and open again. If A-GPS enabled, means charge again. If A-GPS disabled, may take 2-10 minutes. Normally after 2-3 minutes, I'll close GMXT and open again.

For faster map in Nokia h/p, I personally suggest MFM-Lite

Once locked, driving in NKVE should not have any loss signal. Except tunnels.

But in KL, what do you mean walk ? If walk on five-foot-pathways (under cover) or petaling street (got that big ugly canopy) or under tree/bus stop/inside buildings, most likely will lose signal.

No la, today baru 六月廿日