have to use google maps to start gps?

alex jb · #1 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 02:44 PM

Hi,

I downloaded a .cab here some time a go that allows tomtom to start the vogues internal GPS as it loads up.

I had to hard reset recently and lost it.

Now I'm having to start google maps, to turn on the GPS then start tomtom to get it to recognise the internal GPS signal.

Anyone know what that program was or what else I can use?
think it may have been astrolauncher or something similar?

FOUND IT, SORRY.

alex jb · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 03:02 PM

So now my question is, how did astrolauncher prime the gps when i hit the soft tomtom button in my today screen?

alex jb · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 04:56 PM

OK, so I'm a bit of a muppet after a long weekend, I realised that I was not linking my screen button to TOMTOM LAUNCHER, but just to tomtom app... changed and now primes the gps.

Raston · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 05:04 PM

I'm wondering if this would help my Garmin XT software to start upi better.
I tried the Astrolauncher, but when I 'Tap' to start it, it doesn't appear to do anything.

What is it supposed to look like when you run this app?

**hooover** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 06:18 PM

alex jb, if you are going ot be figuring your own problems out within 2hrs of posting them then maybe you shouldn't post them...LOL!!!!

Rob26Smith · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex jb

Hi,

I downloaded a .cab here some time a go that allows tomtom to start the vogues internal GPS as it loads up.

I had to hard reset recently and lost it.

Now I'm having to start google maps, to turn on the GPS then start tomtom to get it to recognise the internal GPS signal.

Anyone know what that program was or what else I can use?
think it may have been astrolauncher or something similar?

FOUND IT, SORRY.

Alex JB can you post the solution to this problem or PM me, I'm having the same issues. I did a search and found a astro luncher zip, but it came with an lnk file and I have not idea where to put that. Thanks for your help.

Primenall · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob26Smith

Alex JB can you post the solution to this problem or PM me, I'm having the same issues. I did a search and found a astro luncher zip, but it came with an lnk file and I have not idea where to put that. Thanks for your help.

Just install this updated Astrolauncher Cab it puts the shortcut where it's supposed to go then just select tom tom launcher from programs to start tomtom.

Just so you know a .LNK file is a shortcut to start a program they go in the folder on your phone device\windows\start menu\programs.....then it will show up when you look in your programs.

Rob26Smith · #8 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Primenall

Just install this updated Astrolauncher Cab it puts the shortcut where it's supposed to go then just select tom tom launcher from programs to start tomtom.

Just so you know a .LNK file is a shortcut to start a program they go in the folder on your phone device\windows\start menu\programs.....then it will show up when you look in your programs.

cool thanks. had to do a little tweaking but it worked

Raston · #9 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Hey... thanks for all the helpfull input to my question (or at least the acknowledgement that I even asked a question). However I figured it out myself.

See ya round.

Primenall · #10 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Raston

Hey... thanks for all the helpfull input to my question (or at least the acknowledgement that I even asked a question). However I figured it out myself.

See ya round.

Just relax, You gotta start a thread and ask or nobody may even notice your question, like in this case, and also just use the search and you will usually answer your own question like you did.

It's a lot easier than waiting around for an answer and you always learn some extra stuff too.

Welcome to ppc.