6800 Garmin GPS.......

[kilmarac]

Incidently, in case anyone is REALLY interested in Garmin. The sprint application lounge as Garmin Mobile for 9.99/mo. NO this is not the Sprint Nav from Telenav, its a garmin version. I dont know if it uses the net, but I suspect it does otherwise how would they charge 9.99/mo for it.

[timewaster]

finally got it to work.
another person at x-developers had the same problem as me and deleted all his sms messages to get it to work. i did the same and it started working, so go figure.

questions
1. How can you specify what type of POI to display on the map? for example, i want to display only subway entrances and not hotels,restaurants,etc...

2.. how do you keep it from going into standby mode without having to hit a button every now and then?

3. also, is there a way to remove that annoying warning message at the startup?

[Lsme420]

Sorry cant help ya with #1 but I can with #2.
Open Garmin - Settings - Display - Backlight override.
You can just check the box's that apply to you.

[timewaster]

Originally Posted by Lsme420

Sorry cant help ya with #1 but I can with #2.
Open Garmin - Settings - Display - Backlight override.
You can just check the box's that apply to you.

thanks.
i was getting that date changing problem too. Had to switch to com 4, but in order for com4 to work, i needed astrogps.

The interface definitely is confusing and is taking some getting used to.
now if only i can find maps of SE asia cities like hong kong...

[motrid]

I also have the Mobile XT and love it. One thing I would like to be able to do is have the voice guidance play through my bluetooth headset. Anyone figured out how?

Thanks

motrid

[Lsme420]

Originally Posted by motrid

I also have the Mobile XT and love it. One thing I would like to be able to do is have the voice guidance play through my bluetooth headset. Anyone figured out how?

Thanks

motrid

I use a blue tooth toggle ( acbtogglebt-0 ). Try it if ya want HERE .

[lucky644]

Hey stupid question but....I own canadian topographical (like, actually own, not pirated) maps for my garmin handheld....is it possible for me to use the same maps on my ppc?

[guht]

Im trying to install the Garmin XT mobile also, and I could use some help as there doesnt seem to be any real concise directions in one place.

I installed the 3 files. It then tells me I need to unlock it. In order to do so I need a unit id? Im not sure what the Unit ID is, or where I would find it.

1 ) I ran GarminXT
2 ) I chose connect to Garmin GPS
3 ) Skipped detection of GPS device
4 ) Agreed to terms of use
5 ) This brought up main screen showing:

a) Where To:
b) View Map:
c) Tools:
d) Settings:
e) Exit:

6 ) I went to Settings --> About
7 ) Under the about screen:

a) IMEI
b) IMSI
c) Device ID
d) Card ID

8 ) I used the Card ID, and that generated an unlock code, but Im not sure if that is what I should be using.

9 ) The directions state that I should do something with this unlock code. It mentions saving it as sw.unl, and putting it in the Garmin software folder? Do you just put the unlock code in a blank file and nothing else?

If someone could please PM me some detailed instructions id appreciate it. If you do and get it working Ill writeup a nice detailed HOWTO and possibly put a video on YOUTUBE detailing the process.

Thanks!

[pcemkr]

I keep losing GPS signal for some reason. I haven't been able to pinpoint it, sometimes it will take a soft reset, others it will connect upon launching the app no problem. Anyone else having occasional problems with the the app searching for gps and not finding any?

[enthf406]

Just curious... Is everyone installing Garmin XT on the garmin supplied microSD card or are they supplying an option for you to install it on your own card. I want to install it on my own 8gb card and not have to swap cards. I heard this was an issue and an option that garmin was currently working on. Thanks in advanced