Installing GPS software/maps in an SD Card

**chronicle** · August 4th, 2019 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by ParticleX

Since may existing thread na, dito ko na lang i-post. Baka matabunan nga lang

My Toyota stock head unit's GPS maps is not being updated anymore and I really don't like its interface.

Admittedly, I don't use the head unit's GPS as I prefer Waze, but I have free time, and I like free & opensource software... (the GPS software isn't opensource, but the maps are)

This guide is designed for head units with Windows CE OS. It should work with the first generations of the Innova, Hilux, and Fortuner. I believe the Wigo has the same head unit. You may need to disassemble your front panel and physically inspect the head unit for stickers that it has Windows CE, mine has one the says "Windows CE Embedded 6.0"

Remove the SD card from the head unit, insert it into your PC, and backup all of its contents
Reformat the SD card
Analyze the folder hiearchy of the SD card's backup. There should be a folder named "Navigation". Under it is "Navigation.exe". This is the one initiated by the "Navi" button on your head unit. This may vary on other head units.
Create a folder named "Navigation" on your SD card.
Download mapFactor for Windows and install: Navigator Free | mapFactor, s.r.o.
Click the "Use Free Key" button
Click "Install Application, then click "Install Pocket Navigator"
Click "Windows CE device". Click "Install to a memory card"
Navigate to your SD card > Navigation. Click Next. It will copy all mapFactor files into the SD card. When done, click OK
The program will prompt that you need to install map data, click Yes
Click "Install Map Data", then click "Install maps to a memory card"
Navigate to the SD card > Navigation. Click Next.
Click the "Free regions" tab, then check "Philippines OSM" under "Asia". Click Next
Check "English (US)" under "Voice languages". Click Next. It will download what maps and languages you have selected. When done, click OK
Navigate to your SD card's folder > Navigation. Create a copy of "navigator.exe" and name it "Navigation.exe". You can do this with other head units, you can see where this is going...
Remove the SD card and insert it into your vehicle's head unit.
Configure the software on your head unit via the Menu > Settings button

I just zoomed out as I don't really want to reveal my location, but streets are visible

This worked like a charm. Verified that you don't need to use the AVT / Casa SD card
Installed on my Suzuki HU.
Added steps I did,

- after inserting the SD, the navi asked for product key. I tried to enter the "free code" but it won't accept..
I just clicked cancel. Repeat the process, cancel again. Repeat the process. Cancel. Then after few tries, the map is now visible. Weird?
- GPS port needs to be configured. I used, GPScomm driver and experimented on the bauds.

Finicky, yes. But sure is better to have a backup in case you are in the mountains.

**Jhsantos** · September 14th, 2019 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Louie Anson Ng

sent you a pm sir.

Sir pahingi din po ng number ni sir louie

**mint85** · September 15th, 2019 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by chronicle

This worked like a charm. Verified that you don't need to use the AVT / Casa SD card
Installed on my Suzuki HU.
Added steps I did,

- after inserting the SD, the navi asked for product key. I tried to enter the "free code" but it won't accept..
I just clicked cancel. Repeat the process, cancel again. Repeat the process. Cancel. Then after few tries, the map is now visible. Weird?
- GPS port needs to be configured. I used, GPScomm driver and experimented on the bauds.

Finicky, yes. But sure is better to have a backup in case you are in the mountains.

after installing the new update try to keep on using your GPS, as it will take about half a day to reconfigure itself with the roaming sats.

**chronicle** · September 15th, 2019 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by mint85

after installing the new update try to keep on using your GPS, as it will take about half a day to reconfigure itself with the roaming sats.

Havent installed the new update since i tried it.
But yes, for a few days, i need to keep on setting my location just so it would default to the general area i am.

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**NaitX** · April 20th, 2020 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jinn13

sir, pa pm naman po price and details for Avanza 2016? gps antenna and sd card. TIA

Same here looking also..

**wewoy_romero** · April 22nd, 2020 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by chronicle

This worked like a charm. Verified that you don't need to use the AVT / Casa SD card
Installed on my Suzuki HU.
Added steps I did,

- after inserting the SD, the navi asked for product key. I tried to enter the "free code" but it won't accept..
I just clicked cancel. Repeat the process, cancel again. Repeat the process. Cancel. Then after few tries, the map is now visible. Weird?
- GPS port needs to be configured. I used, GPScomm driver and experimented on the bauds.

Finicky, yes. But sure is better to have a backup in case you are in the mountains.

sir may i ask, ano'ng suzuki car gamit nyo?