Garmin GPS Navigation + Free Maps
Nobody guess right on what software I used in previous post. I’m using Garmin Mobile XT ver 4.10.8 GPS navigation software. It is mobile edition of the famous Garmin GPS software.
GPS is only a global positioning device. Basically, without a navigation software you can do nothing other than geotag. Garmin is leading in GPS navigation software and devices. So I decide to use
Garmin Mobile XT GPS Navigation Requirements
Well, I do not have a luxury 3.5-inch touch screen Garmin GPS. My Nokia N82 2.8-inch without touch screen able to lead me to my destination too. What you need to use Garmin Mobile XT GPS navigation?
- A GPS enabled Mobile Phone, eg: Nokia N82
- Garmin Mobile XT data card
- Map
Garmin Mobile XT data card refer to Garmin navigation software. You can buy at Dell website for $99.99 USD. You may download free Garmin Mobile XT for symbian S60.
But without license key, you are not able to unlock and use in your own mobile phone GPS chipset. You need to get the license key and unlock to use with your own GPS chipset. Once setup finish, continue to load in the maps.
Of course must install with an updated map for places that you want to explore. Many maps are available to download for a fee.
I’m glad that I live in Malaysia. Malsingmaps is distributing Malaysia and Singapore maps for Free! (Yeah, I like Free things) You need to register as free member and download free Malaysia and Singapore maps (~15MB).
You may pay a small fee to get latest updated maps. But for me, the free version is more than enough to help me reach my destinations. Download and extract the map file (.img file) into your mobile phone memory card follow the instructions.
How to use Garmin Mobile XT GPS navigation?
I have proved my Nokia N82 works perfectly with Garmin Mobile XT during my KL Family trip. You should see GMobileXT icon after Garmin installation (I’m using Chinese language in my N82).
Start GMobileXT and accept the agreement to NOT see or use the map while driving. It is dangerous.
Once GPS chipset initiated, Garmin interface pop out. Wait for more Satellite bar. The more bar you get, better accuracy you have. Once your position get detected, you can start tell Garmin where you want to go?
After click on “Where to?“, don’t use “Addresses”. It will make your search harder. Use “Food, Hotels…” function. Then click on “Spell Name“.
When key in your destination, use keyword. Don’t use full address. For example, instead of “Jalan Malim Jaya 2″, you key in “Malim 2″.
It will then list down all similar address sort by nearest location. Click the destination and Go! In some cases, building name and landmark are useful too.
Another interesting feature is its POI (Points of Interest). You may find petrol station, restaurant, hotel, bank, etc near to your current location. Make you like a local even you are foreigner.
My two cents
Garmin Mobile XT is really a handy tool. Worth to give it a try. As slogan seen in advertisement said “The World is in your hand”. Now, I don’t need to worry about direction or map anymore within my country.
Hopefully there will be more free maps to download all over the world. So next time I can travel overseas with my N82 too! 
I learned 2 tricks on N82 GPS experience:
- Don’t plug in car charger while your Garmin XT initiating for satellite signal or it will hang.
- Planning! Planning! Always plan ahead before travel. Search and save all places of interest or destination into your favourite list. Don’t need to scratch head and struggling to find the location on last minute. Enjoy driving by switch ON and GO!
Save places of interest in My favourite list.
Do you have experience with GPS device? Please share your good or bad experience. I would like to hear from you. 
Comments
Comment from Freddie
Time October 15, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Bro can you teach me how to get it done on other phones??Like Nokia N70 perhaps??
Comment from mas
Time November 1, 2008 at 5:35 PM
hi,
i followed your link to download Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 software version 4.10.60. i can install it to my N82. unfortunately it can’t find my integrated GPS. a kind of confuse now…do you have any idea to make it work ?
Comment from KW LAI
Time November 10, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Any Garmin software with Malaysia & singapore map for HTC diamond ?
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Comment from AhTim
Time November 13, 2008 at 10:03 PM
@Freddie: Contact me if you interested to buy the genuine copy.
@mas: You need to activate it with genuine license key. Contact me if you interested to buy a copy.
@KW Lai: HTC diamond run Windows Mobile. You need a Garmin for Windows Mobile version.
Comment from amadkerol
Time November 20, 2008 at 11:23 PM
kenapa bile i start garmin mobile xt, kene searching dulu gps device guna bluetooth?
Comment from phang
Time December 3, 2008 at 8:18 AM
You may need to UNLOCK ESN then can use internal GPS device.
Comment from zam
Time January 8, 2009 at 10:40 PM
why it display awaiting better gps accuracy to long until 15 to 30 mnt
Comment from AhTim
Time January 9, 2009 at 8:59 AM
@zam: It could be some reasons, heavy cloud, location undercover cause no satellite signal will take longer time. A-GPS can help to make it faster, or activate your GPS in open air location.
Comment from sherenne
Time February 9, 2009 at 11:48 PM
does garmin support blackberry phones? is there any other gps software for blackberry?
Comment from AhTim
Time February 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM
@sherenne: Yes, there is Garmin Mobile for Blackberry.
Comment from yong
Time April 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
tim, i could not get into the link of the carmin xt free download, it shows “internal error” message everytime i go in.Any other ways to get the link?BTW, how much you wan to sell the license key?
Comment from din
Time April 18, 2009 at 1:24 PM
nak masuk garmin untuk sony ericsson c902, mcm mana
Comment from s14
Time May 4, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Please guide me how to upload gps for E71.. thanks in advance
Comment from arjay
Time May 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM
why can’t i connect to GPS? garmin xt on my n95 8gb cant detect internal GPS.please HELP
Comment from juli
Time May 17, 2009 at 1:19 AM
hiya..
can you give me a website that will give me a map to go from :London to Albania?
i have the garmin nuvi 265W navigator?
any suggestions?
Comment from ntahsaperntah
Time May 22, 2009 at 10:21 AM
hi guys… stumble upon this page while googling for reception issue.. for some of your questionts, i believed this 2 website can help u guys how to start with GPS. Its a fun thing to have!! hahaha…
Comment from AhTim
Time June 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM
@yong: Use contact me form to get the quotation.
@din,s14: Am not sure on your phone model. Is it using Synbiam S60?
@arjay: Means u have to buy the license key.
@juli: Suggest you search through free maps website.
Comment from yann
Time June 16, 2009 at 9:35 AM
hi…
can this us to sony c905
Comment from zaf
Time July 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Ahtim,
Kindly help me for few questions:
1). I’d just bought E71 with GarminMobileXT 2008 with malaysia map. Problem now is when open, it cannot detect GPS device which I believe is the E71 itself. When I click at staleite receiver icon to enable it, still same notification came out “No GPS device found”. Why? I also believe that without satelite signal, it cant tell me my current location anywhere in Malaysia right? It only can show you how to go from one place to one place by input the address. Please help and correct me if I’m wrong.
2). What is the average charges of Celcom or Maxis while receiving the staelite signal? When we receive satelite signal/data, do we receive it via 3G or they’re independant.
3). What is the “Datum” to be used? So many selection, some only in code.
TQ
Comment from AhTim
Time July 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM
@zaf:
1) Your GPS chipset haven’t activate. Need license to activate it. Contact me if you want.
2) No charges for normal GPS signal from satelite. But A-GPS do charge you to boost find current location during startup time (maybe 2 minutes call charges)
3) Datum use to calculate your position. It doesn’t matter. Unless you want to share the coordinate with friends.
Comment from Zaf
Time August 3, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Dear Ahtim,
Yes I need the license. Please reply for more info. TQ
Comment from Sherry
Time August 14, 2009 at 3:47 PM
do you know about the Proton exora that comes with the GPS? is it good?
Comment from MangTrg
Time August 19, 2009 at 4:27 PM
how to use it in sony ericsson G705..? coz that model haved wayfinders but it only for trial..3 months only
Comment from Martin
Time September 8, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Microsoft providing best GPS tool. You should check
Comment from Evin
Time September 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
How to unlock ESN
Comment from aggelos
Time September 19, 2009 at 8:57 PM
thnx a lot.. realy thnx!!!
Comment from icer
Time October 7, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Hi,
I have managed to install the Garmin Mobile XT in my Nokia E71. It is working well except that I can’t see any maps yet.
I have tried many ways to install Singapore map into the device but it’s not working yet.
Is there any way you can help? 
Comment from bhaskey
Time October 27, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Dear Ah Tim,
Can u plz giv me the licence key for garmin mobile. I would really appriciate it. Tq.
Comment from CS Lim
Time November 1, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Hi , can SE G705 can use or install Garmin mobiel Xt software. Thanks
Comment from ATTG
Time December 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM
ah tim, how can i contact with u for more info of licence key, seen my int gps not working.
Comment from ATTG
Time December 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM
AhTim, where should i buy the license copy? and how much does it cost?
Comment from wan
Time December 30, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Hi..Saya dah berjaya install Garmin untuk model Nokia dan PDA.Tetapi masih x berjaya untuk Sony G705..saya dah install Garmin tuk sony punya Os.Masih x berjaya..Adakah model ini memang tidak boleh install Garmin? Help me pls sifu GPs kat sini..help..!!
Ini email saya
Wanieda@yahoo.com
Comment from singapore massage
Time May 12, 2010 at 6:48 PM
I think I have to buy it from the singapore…as I can get a simple and cheap rate…
Comment from andre
Time August 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Tim, my nokia E71 now got gamin but without maps view…yyy???
did i need to crack something about the (gmapbmap.img) or what?
Comment from Freddie
Time October 14, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Bro i got myself N82 too..Preloaded with the Garmin GPS software..But did you download the software yourself or did you get it from the Phone Shop??