How to Install Papago M9 for Android with Malaysia Map

ok.. i previously posted guides on how to install garmin on old symbian OS and papago X5 on android.. and now, here is how to do so to install papago M9 on android devices.
I tested this and it works on my Unrooted Stock ROM Samsung Note 2 International version (N7100) running on Jellybeans 4.1.1
First thing first, you need to download this 2 files.
File 1: WinRAR to extract the files because i used WinRAR to compress the files.
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
You do not need this if u know how to extract RAR files.
File 2: Program Files.
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File 3: Map Files (updated to MFM 5th December 2012 map data, latest version at the time of this guide writting)
http://www.mediafire.com/?qt2monusjz6zawa
Step 1 : extract File 2 and File 3
Step 2 : Copy the map (The entire “MFM-PPG-X8-X9-121205” folder from File 3) into NaviSEA\Maps (From File 2)
Step 3 : Copy the entire folder NaviSEA into the root directory of your android phone’s internal storage (root not meaning rooted phones, but the base of the internal storage)
Step 4 : Browse to the NaviSEA directory from your phone. you can use the “my files” application or other 3rd party file explorer application such as root explorer (which is the one i used)
Step 5 : Run the application Navitotal! M9SEA.apk.
You might need to allow the phone to install from non-market apps. To do so, go to settings –> Security->Unknown Sources
thats it. if you find the screen funny you may want to install the second file, M9SEA v2.0.apk
do note, that for my phone, the resolution is a bit out, such as the screen shot below:

You will need additional resolution files. for example, in my case, the Samsung note 2 which uses resolution of 1280x720 and 720x1280. You can get the resolution files here: http://goo.gl/tmROh

Thats it! if you ever need to update your map, just go to http://www.malfreemaps.com

Papago Z1 On the Road Review..

Ok.. so I have been using this beautiful Papago Z1 for 5 days now.. here’s what i have to say.

Before I start, let me explain a little bit of my background with GPS.. i first started to use GPS on my Nokia N95 smartphone, using Mapking, and eventually Garmin Mobile XT. i even wrote a guide on how to install MapKing and Garmin Mobile XT previously.

I then upgraded my phone to Nokia 5800, with obviously Garmin Mobile XT, and occasionally Nokia Maps. It was around this time i bought myself the Garmin Nuvi 205w when i was on vacation in Taiwan. So, yes, I am rather pro-Garmin guy and only recently got my hands on Papago devices. Having only Garmin 205w to compare the device with, i will be making comparisons here and there..

For those who are new to my blog, here’s my post on me unboxing the unit..
http://www.haroldchia.com/2012/02/unboxing-papago-z1-south-east-asia.html

OK.. lets start with the device.. Start up time is rather slow.. about 7 seconds, compared to my obsolete Garmin 205w. Next, SATELITE LOCK IS SOOOOOO SLOOOWWW… and i am not talking about initial lock.. even this morning, 5th day of using this papago in same area, took 30 seconds to get a satellite lock! it will normally take my garmin 205w longest 10 seconds to get a lock.

In my opinion, this is where Papago looses out to Garmin.. even loosing to a 3 year old Garmin Nuvi 205w.. Device Start up and satellite is VERY important for a GPS unit.. but papago isnt that bad.. it is slow, but still way faster than most of the CHINA GPS branded units out there..

Next.. the interface.. I must say.. Papago has a very different interface compared to Garmin.. Papago is more.. umm.. matured.. compared to cartoon-ic garmin.. but it depends on personal taste.. some likes papago interface some prefer garmin.

Although i prefer to cartoon interface, i simply love this screen.. has everything i need on display.. estimated time of arrival, distance remaining, travel time remaining.. u get this too in garmin, but only 1.. u have to choose which one you want..

papago with junction view..

Some other screens..

“Travel Computer” & “POIs Nearby”

Another version of “junction view”

Ok.. overall, the Papago is comparable to Garmin.. it has some pros and cons.. However, to me, besides satellite lock and boot up time, the MOST IMPORTANT THING, is the mapset.

Garmin uses Malsingmaps (MSM) where-else Papago uses Malfreemaps (MFM). Malfreemaps is by far much better than Malsingmaps in terms on POIs and new area availability (MFM maps covers much more areas compared to MSM)

MFM does have maps for garmin.. but garmin does not allow junction views to be enabled on non MSM users or non South East Asian Garmin unit (i’m using taiwanese unit.. it is so much cheaper there).. so it really sucks.. i have been using MFM on my garmin for a long time, but no junction view..

so here i am, using papago.. happy to have the more up-to-date MFM map and junction views on my unit..

Papago Z1 is a great unit.. and the mapping community behind the map is great and supportive.. (http://www.malfreemaps.com).. i would say, i do not regret buying this GPS PND.

Unboxing the Papago Z1, South East Asia Edition

It has been a great day! I saw a promotion on the internet, the a promotion (Pre-launch) to purchase the new Papago Z1 at RM488, instead of it’s RRP of RM599. If anyone’s interested, here is the link:
http://www.m3shoppe.com/m3gps/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=9654&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

Before i start, here’s the promotion brochure.

And, here is the specifications..

• Processor : SiRF Atlas-V, ARM11 500MHz Dual Core CPU
• Memory :  128Mb DDR2 RAM, 4Gb Flash
• OS : Microsoft Windows CE 6.0
• Display : Touch Screen, 5” TFT LCD, 480 x 272 pixel
• GPS : SiRF
• Antenna : Patch Antenna
• Battery : 1,500mAH Rechargeable Li0Polymer Battery
• Car Charger : Input 12V DC, Output 5V, 1.5A
• Dimension : 130 x 85 x 15 mm
• Weight : 194g
• Car Mount : YES
• Memory Slot : Micro SD

What is in the Box?

• 1 x Unit of  PAPAGO! Z1
• 1 x Vehicle Suction Mount
• 1 x Car Charger
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x User Manual
• Preloaded with PAPAGO! X9 Navigational Software, 5 country maps including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia

Alright, here’s the condition i received it.. via GD Express. i had the parcel delivered to my office..

Nice, they even wrapped it with bubble foam..

 

OK.. here is the items included in the box.. just as they said on the website..
1. Car suction mount- checked.
2. Papago Factory Backup Disk + Digital Manual in CD- checked.
3. USB Cable- checked.
4. Car Charger- checked.
5. Warranty Card- checked.
6. Quick Start Guide- checked
7. Stylus- checked (although i have no idea where to slot this in, on the PND.. there isnt any “hole” for the stylus
8. PAPAGO Z1 PND- checked.

I noticed there is a warning sticker on the PND, asking me to let it charge at least for 10 minutes before i first use it.. SOOOO.. alright, plugged in the unit into my PC’s USB slot and let it charge..

Thats all for now.. more on actual usage and a review of its X9 interface..

Papago X5 SGMY for Android (Tested on Motorola Droid Razr- Ginger 2.3.5)

Root NOT Required.. did this on my phone, and it is not rooted.
Hey guys.. Having the opportunity to use this great GPS application (was installed on my phone by the phone shop, i must say, it makes a very good back up GPS navigation software if my primary GPS device have problem..
But one day, me and my itchy hands, went to perform a hard reset on my phone.. and i had to install everything from the scratch. Good learning curve too.. after spending several hours looking through the internet, and combining several tricks from different sites, i came up with the best method i have so far..
Sorry i didn’t make this guide with images to make the installation easier.. i have yet to find a suitable screen capture app on Android that doesn’t require root.. I do not want to root my device and expose it to potential system failures and malware attacks.
Tools & Software RequirementDisclaimer: this guide is written for Ginger 2.3.x devices. It may or may not work for other devices. Do so at your own risk. Do not come to me if you damage or brick your phone by following this guide.
Step 1: Download this file from the net:
1.1. Papago X5 for Android.zip [Link Removed]
1.2. Papago X5 for Android.z01 [Link Removed]
Copy both this file into the same folder, and extract the contents from Papago X5 for Android.zip
Step 2: Determine your Android Device Screen Resolution. For example, my Motorola Razr Screen Resolution is 540X960. (if you do not know your device’s screen resolution, go to your manufacturer’s website and search for the screen resolution.
Step 3:  Go to the folder where you extracted the “Papago X5 for Android.zip” file.
3.1. Go to the folder \NaviSEA\Organic. You will see there are many folders with different screen resolution.
3.2. If your screen resolution is not stated there, find one that matches it exactly, and ‘copy-paste’ it within the same folder. It should come out something like “480X854 - Copy” and rename it to your screen resolution. For my case, it is 540X960.
Remember, choose the nearest resolution folder and make sure the resolution is smaller than your screen resolution.
3.3. Do the same thing for the folders within CHT, EN, IND, MY.
Step 4: From your phone, go to market (or some call it Google Market).. and download the software “Spareparts+” and install it on your phone.
Step 5: In your phone’s settings, make sure you enable the option to install applications from others source other than market.
Step 6: Connect your Android to your PC via USB cable, for me i used PC mode, and copy the folder “NaviSEA” and the file “PAPAGO_X5SEA_0806_WWEMarket.apk” into the root of your SD Card.
Step 7: Disconnect your android device from your PC. Use any “file explorer” softwares out in market.
Step 8: Browse to the root of your SD Card and run the “PAPAGO_X5SEA_0806_WWEMarket.apk” file. DO NOT RUN THE APPLICATION JUST YET.
Step 9: Run “Spareparts +” which you installed in step 4. Under Compatibility Mode, Tick it and restart your phone.
If it is already ticked, untick it, restart your phone. Then tick it again.
Step 10: Go to the PAPAGO X5 from apps, and run it. it should be able to run.

Note 1: If the application exit on its own, then go back to spareparts and untick the compatibility, and restart phone again.. then run papago x5 to see if it works.
Note 2: If the application complaints something about resolution, that means you did not do step 3 properly.. go and do it properly.
DONE~! Enjoy your Papago X5.

AND, yes, i am aware that the screen looks abit odd.. this is because papago X5 is a rather old navigation software for android, and not meant to be used in the more modern android devices with larger screens.. thus it looks weird. You can however install the later versions, but i never tried it. Papago X5 works well and it is perfect as a back up navigator.
I might come out with a guide to update the map later on.. when i have the time..

Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 (5.00.50 & 5.00.60)

Before I begin, I would like to announce that Garmin has stopped its support for Smartphones, and will only focus on NuviPhones. The final release for Symbian devices is 5.00.60, which isn’t really an update, but rather some copy and paste thing. I will share with you later on that.
Countless of people has been asking me about how to install this on their mobile phone.. And I have been using Garmin Mobile XT since the days of N95.. and also when I changed my phone to the Nokia 5800.
Getting the required files
First thing you should do, obviously, is to get the required files.
*Garmin Mobile XT v5.00.50 for Symbian s60 v3 (dont worry, it supports 5th edition devices as well)
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*Garmin Mobile XT Support Files (voice navigation files)
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*You will also need a map file. This is a rather MalfreeMaps, map of Malaysia-Singapore which is free for download from their website www.malfreemaps.com
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzmy5dzmmt2
*Application Garmin.exe
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Installation
*Before I begin, let me highlight some problems i encounter when i installed garmin on my phone (Nokia 5800). It just wont install (expired certificate). If you encounter such problem, no fear, its a firmware bug. all u need to do is back up ur phone to ur sd card, and do a hard reset (enter *#7370* and enter lock code). After hard reset, you will be able to install.
STEP 1: Connect your phone to PC via Data Cable in Mass Storage Mode
STEP 2: Run the GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe you downloaded earlier. Select the ‘Mass Storage Device’ which is your memory card in your phone.
STEP 3: Run the GarminMobileXTSupportFiles_4xxxx.exe you downloaded earlier.
STEP 4: Copy the map file gmapsupp.img you downloaded earlier into your phone, under the directory 'x:\garmin\’ where ‘x’ is the drive of your Mass Storage Device (your memory card in your phone)
STEP 5: Using the safely remove device function of your PC, remove the data cables.
STEP 6: Run the File Manager application in your phone
STEP 7: Scroll to ‘E: Memory card’ and scroll down. Run the GarminMobileXT.sis file. This will install Garmin on your phone. note, this is where i encountered the ‘expired certificate’ error. If you do not encounter this, ignore this line. If you do, do the hard reset.

STEP 8: Run GMobileXT from Apps.

STEP 9: This is where you see the Garmin Spash Screen, and select Agree

STEP 10: Your Garmin might prompt you to enter product code etc.. or start searching for external BT GPSr. Click cancel to get to the main screen
STEP 11: Go to Tools (circled in yellow)–> Settings (circled in green) –> Scroll Down (circled in blue)–> Go to ‘About’ (circled in white)


STEP 12: Copy down the Card ID on a piece of paper (my screenshot doesn’t show card id because mine is already unlocked)

STEP 13: Now, run the application Garmin.exe and enter the card ID (1), click on Generate (2) and copy (ctrl+c) the device unlock code.

STEP 14: Start the application ‘Notepad’ and paste the code there like this, and save the file as SW.UNL (Please take note, when you save the file, you change the file type as ‘ALL TYPE’, as illustrated below, in red.


STEP 15: Now, reconnect your phone to your PC via Mass Storage Mode. Paste the SW.UNL into your x:\garmin\ folder.

VIOLA!! Welcome to the universe of Garmin Mobile XT.

Upgrading to v5.00.60 (Optional)
Why upgrade to the final release? Simple.. If you are using Nokia 5800, I strongly recommend you upgrade. Please refer to the changelog below:
Changes in v5.00.60:
- To improve the horizontal to vertical NOKIA 5800 screen problem
- NOKIA 5800 to improve the horizontal screen open "turn preview" issue
- To improve the NOKIA 5800 in the evening when the text mode

To Upgrade:
Download the following file from this link.
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Next, just extract the files, copy and paste it in the phone. Override all files that shares the same file name.
Next, just run the GarminMobileXT.sis file from your phone’s memory card root directory, from your phone.
VIOLA.. thats it.. the final update for Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian Devices s60.