Thanks to “Toon899″ in the shoutbox, we now know that the latest Symbian version of Garmin Mobile XT (GMXT), version 5.00.30, released recently, now supports the Nokia 5800 running Symbian s60v5 natively, without the need for the VirtualKey software. Damn, looks like the traffic on this site will go down soon, haha…
Download it here, or click here for another mirror. You can, of course, download from the Garmin website, but I have kindly repacked it so that it only contains the necessary files for installation on the 5800. What you need to do (really simple, no need for a detailed tutorial!):
- extract all files and folders from the package onto the root of your memory card. That is, if your memory card is “E” drive, just drag and drop all folders and files in this package on to the E drive, not into any folder, but the “root” directory.
- there is no need to uninstall the current version of GMXT.
- install the latest version of GMXT by tapping on the “GarminMobileXT.sis” file in File Explorer on your phone.
So, all touch functions now work. I haven’t tested extensively, but I think landscape display of the malsingmaps map work as well. Drop a comment if you find any bugs! Sorry, I can’t snap a screenshot in landscape mode, stupid ScreenSnap software!
Tags: 5800 xpressmusic, garmin, mobile xt, symbian
@ Sorry i did reset by *#7370# and another forum says this is soft reset the keys for hard reset are *#7370* . but it is doing nothing for me.
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@DAD ok i have tried to install on new memory card but still same problem…. Thats funny… Plz help me i need this thinng badly. I have tried hard reset method by Green Key+Red Key+ camera button while powering up but still no improvement
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
March 30th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
@asim, I’m about to give up as well, and ask you to contact Garmin support
Here are a few last things you can try:
(1) from my site, download version 5.00.40 from one of the other download links on that post – I believe there are 3 mirrors.
(2) delete “garmin” folder on memory card again.
(3) delete “GarminMobileXT.sis” from root of memory card.
(4) drag all files and folders in RAR archive you downloaded to your memory card root.
(5) on your 5800, using File Manager, tap on the file named “GarminMobileXT.sis” on the memory card root directory to install GMXT.
(6) set up as per the tutorials on this site.
If this still fails even after you hard resetted the phone before GMXT installation,
it’s time to contact Garmin support!
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terry Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 10:29 am
is it the garmin free use n the nokia 5800?
have any setting after the installer?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 10:41 am
@terry, Garmin GPS navigation software is a paid product – you need to purchase it from Garmin for use with non-Garmin Bluetooth devices, such as the built-in GPS receiver on the 5800 or other Symbian phones. Once that is done, then usage of GPS is free. GPS signals come from US military satellites. If you use Assisted GPS (A-GPS) which uses the data from the cellular towers (ie. handphone signals) then you need to pay data charges to either Maxis, Celcom, DiGi or U Mobile depending on whom you use
After you install GMXT, you need to supply an unlock code for use with non-Garmin BT devices. Then select the phone’s built-in/attached GPS as the GPS device to use. Then put in the Malaysia map, and off you go!
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Can i ask sumthing stupid ?
To use Garmin isnt it you need to pay ?
So you all are discussing sumthing abt cracked garmin or original paid garmin ?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
@WjLye, yes, you have to pay for the software. It costs around US$ 100 if I am not mistaken. We are not discussing anything illegal here. We have no keygens nor do we post any serials. We help each other with problems. Do you need help too?
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HellTune Reply:
April 5th, 2009 at 1:14 am
To install Garmin XTis also free.. You can download the trial version.. (correct me if i’m wrong)..
To use Garmin XT is free.. Unless you want to additional services that connect directly to the Garmin Server..
To use Garmin XT with non-garmin gps devices is subjective.. You need to get the unlock code for your device.. and here we are helping each other out..
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To install new maps, free and not free depending on who releases them..
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Am I right here DAD? hehehe
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 5th, 2009 at 10:16 am
@HellTune, heheh, I hear lots of ahem ahem cough coughs in that comment!
All I want to say is that in the world of the internet, many, if not all things can be free. What we do not do on this site is to post explicit links or talk about places or tools which can help you do this – Google’s the place for that! Like you said, we help each other without going overboard. We’re not here to judge people who opt for the “free” route. And we hope other people don’t judge us in return because as I’ve mentioned before, there are no tools mentioned nor links mentioned here which leads directly to piracy. Basically, anything you read here can be Googled 
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Why every time i key in the address it say none found? How do i use the address search?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
@nelson, the address search feature in MSM and MFM maps are a little screwy sometimes. What are you trying to search for? Write the exact address you’re trying to search for here, as well as how you are searching (via address, POI, etc).
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nelson Reply:
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
It cant because it ask me to spell the state after I key in it say none found. How can I search for a full address? Thank You
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
@nelson, that’s why I said let us know the full address you’re trying to search for so we can help you! Don’t worry – I don’t think any of the readers here will stalk you at home!
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nelson Reply:
April 8th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Let say if I want to search this address : 35 Jalan Industri USJ 1/12 Taman Parindustrian USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor D.E.
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 8th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
@nelson, using this map -> http://mytechnews.info/b/2009/03/official-garmin-map-for-malaysia-singapore-and-brunei-dated-march-2009.html all I did was:
- on main screen, tap “Where to?”
- “Addresses” – “Malaysia” – “Search all cities” – “industri usj 1/12″ – tap the only result that appears – enter house number as 35 – “Next” – “Map” to view the address on the map (see screen capture below).
Is that the right address?
I haven’t tested on the malfreemaps or malsingmaps maps yet, but it should work the same way!
Dear DAD,
Let me help Nelson a bit, Nelson, you can press “WHERE TO?” then you press ” POINT OF INTEREST” then you press “SPELL NAME” then you key in your location there OR still cant find the location you are looking for then you have scroll along the map but carefull it will FREEZE anytime..
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HellTune Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Ivan is right..
.. Just adding another thing.. I used this feature frequently everytime my boss ask me to go to meetings.. (Roads in KL & Selangor are a nightmare for me.. hehehe).. One thing about the locations of the meetings, i know the full address but i don’t know the location..
Using the Where To, either i put in the building name or the road name.. usually, i got the answer where i should go.. As long as I can get to that road or building, definitely i can find the correct location.. You can try this Nelson..
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
@HellTune, thanks for sharing. That’s why I asked Nelson to share what he is sharing on, sometimes the way you type your searches makes a difference!
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can any one help? i have nokia 5800xm, have install garmen mobile XT, the problem now, when i want to transfer maps to my 5800xm, the mapsource say ” the map set approximately 20.8 MB, but only 6584.3 mb available in the destination. please select fewer map and try again”
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 9:46 am
@mnar, why are you using Mapsource for the “transfer”? I presume this is one of the Malaysia maps, there are plenty of device ready maps on this site, which you can just drag and drop into the “garmin” folder on the phone’s memory card to use! Alternatively, take out the memory card, put it into a card reader, and connect card reader to PC. In Mapsource, select the drive letter assigned to the memory card, and “send to the device” that way.
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i have send to device in mapsource, but it say my memory not enough memory.. but my sd memory still 6.8gb free…
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
@mnar, which map? Try one of the suggestions in my earlier comment.
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city navigator singapore/malaysia nt.. copy img file or the whole folder of map?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
@mnar, if I am correct in assuming this is the Garmin version, version 3, then it is rubbish. Try one of the malfreemaps maps on this site – they’re much better. And it is already in IMG format ready to be copied over to your memory card anytime without going through the rubbish (for most users anyway) that is called Mapsource
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yes, mapsource is rubbish..the maps not detail as malfreemaps.
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我要下
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Hello D.A.D,
i have a question.. my Garmin is working well but the problem is it has no voice navigation.. and under Voice in Audio inside Settings, it appears to be empty and during setup it say voice not found.. May i know what is the problem? Thanks!!
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 10:13 pm
@ken, download this file -> http://tinyurl.com/73kfd6
Then, connect your phone in mass storage mode to your computer. Click the .exe file you downloaded, and install the voice support files to the memory card of your phone
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ken Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:36 pm
ooo… meaning i need to replace my current Garmin folder inside my memory card with this version??
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:44 pm
@ken, no need to worry, this installer just installs the voice support files, your current installation of GMXT should be untouched
Just run the EXE file that you downloaded and it will do the rest.
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ken Reply:
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Problem solved…. thanks so much for ur kind help…..:-)
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 am
@ken, you’re welcome. Hope you’re enjoying voice assisted navigation!
Can tell me where can get the unlock malsing map?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 11:39 am
@terry, on this site?
Try malfreemaps too.
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terry Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 11:43 am
where i can download?
can u list the website?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 11:50 am
@terry, search this website, don’t be lazy.
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That garmin xt 5.0.4 is free to use?
last time i hv download and install it,but there need the code.
how i can by pass the code.
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 11:52 am
@terry, I told you before, you need an unlock code. Google is your best friend, or if you read the comments in this post, you may get an idea. Spend some time researching, please, we’re not here to spoonfeed you!
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terry Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
ok.
thanks.
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terry Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
is it the sw.unl is the key file?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
@terry, yes.
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why i install from my phone (nokia 5800),there will tell u the software not compatible fot this phone?i install the garmin mobile xt 5.00.40 or 5.00.30 also have this message.should i just click the yes by pass the message?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
@terry, yes, just click to proceed.
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thanks alot.
i will try again to install the garmin xt.
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da alpha dog,
how to install the map to the garmin xt?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 25th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Copy the map file, typically named “gmapsupp.img” to the memory card’s “garmin” folder.
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Hi,
I was wondering why landscape mode don’t work for me. I m using Indonesia map as I m from indonesia, already tried your suggestion as is. I m using firmware 20.
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
@Tubers, are you using the Garmin City Navigator map or the navigasi.net map? Try switching to the other – for example, if you’re using navigasi’s map, test the Garmin version and vice versa.
Otherwise, you may want to uninstall GMXT, delete the “garmin” folder from the memory card, reinstall GMXT and test again. Remember to back up your sw.unl and any map unlock files before you delete the “garmin” folder!
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Tubers Reply:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:23 am
@DAD
I m using navigasi.net’s and already tried switching to Garmin City Navigator’s. and its the same…
This is how to crash Garmin:
1. Wait till GPS locked
2. click where to, and choose any point of interest to start a routing, you will be directed to navigation map view
3. on the green heading (“Continue to ….”), click and a list of messages are available, put to landscape, and click any of the messages and garmin will crash. or click on turn preview will habe the same result.
I already tried all versions available, including the hard way install and update it to 5.0.0.40, the problem exist in all version. BUT installing the hard way made the satelite lock faster.
Hard Way = install 5.0.0.0 version, update, etc etc
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
April 30th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
@Tubers, I guess now that you know how to crash it, you know what not to do with it!
Is landscape mode still giving you a problem when simply viewing the map?
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HellTune Reply:
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Tubers, the turn preview will definitely crash your Garmin in landscape mode..
.. but I don’t really sure about clicking the messages in landscape.. will try that one later.. hehehe.. 
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
@HellTune, you guys are real hardcore users of GMXT la, to the extent that you can tell what it takes to crash it!
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I have finally installed GMXT 5.00.40 on my Nok 5800.
However, the GPS does not turn on & I donot have aces to any maps or direction finding features. I guess it’s still unless without the unlock code.
I did send an email to xxx@xxx.com with card ID & have not had a response. Any idea if this email add is still valid or is there a different source ? Need help !! thanks a million !
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
@Tony, I believe they say patience is a virtue
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Tony Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:04 am
Will do…
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Tony Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am
Alpha Dog
Thanks for the great words of wisdom .
Patience paid off… got what I needed..
Got another set of issues now…
After installing the file, I tried turned on GMXT. It went on to saying to ‘Searching for GPS devices…’ & then ‘No GPS devices found. Try again ? ‘ If I choose ‘yes’ I goes on doing the same loop again. If I choose ‘No’, the whole GMXT application freezes up & need to quit the software by pressing the red button on the phone !
I’m wondering if I’m missing something here ? Thanks a million !
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Tony Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Also… Do I need a new sw.unl file each time & I reinstall GMXT ?
Thanks again !
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
@Tony, not unless you get a new memory card.
Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
@Tony, glad you got it working. To get internal GPS working, when it asks you whether to continue searching, say “Yes” since “No” will crash the application. Then quickly access “Tools – Settings – System – Remote GPS – Built-in/Attached GPS”, and restart GMXT.
Then, go stand outside under a clear open sky and wait for a satellite lock – again, patience is a virtue.
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Tony Reply:
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Alpha Dog Sifu
Thanks ! Finally got it to work !
I’ll surely hold on to your words of wisdom !
Still having trouble plotting some street addresses.
Need to figure out the right ’syntax’.
Is there an option in GMXT to input coordinates (lat & long) to a particular destination & plot the route ?
Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 12:58 am
@Tony, no problem glad it worked out for you.
As for searching, I’m not a hardcore user but one thing I’ve learnt about using the Malaysian map is that don’t enter your search in too detailed a fashion. Just do a more general search, and zoom in from there. I hope you know what I mean. Also, no need to input “jalan”, or “lorong”, etc.
As for entering lat and long, sorry, I’ve no idea on the exact syntax. Maybe reading the manual/help file will enlighten you?
Alpha Dog
I guess at this point, practice make perfect ( at least almost perfect )!
Thanks for your help !!
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
@Tony, good to know. Yes, practice does make perfect. It’s even more satisfying if you figure out how to do it yourself. Teach a man how to fish, and he eats for a lifetime. Fish for a man, and you need to fish for him for a lifetime!
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dad now i use nk5800 but wan intall garmin
can u teach me how to intall?
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
@zero, doesn’t this post teach you how to install?
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da alpha dog can u help me anot?
pls….
i wan reintall
can u send the website for me?
thanks
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 11:05 am
@zero, why not download from the link in this post and installing it? What exactly is the problem?
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Alpha Dog
Do you know of any source to download ‘caller reject’ software for 5800 ( symbian OS)
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
@Tony, try a software called “Smartphoneware Best Blacklist” or “Webgate Advanced Call Manager”
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Alpha Dog
Thanks… just tried the “Webgate Advanced Call Manager” … works great during the trial period. Anyway to avoid paying for the full version. ??
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 11:22 am
@Tony, avoid paying?
Use Google – it’s the world’s largest search engine for anything, and I mean anything. Try appending “s60v5″ to whatever you want to search for – I’ve been told it works.
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Thanks Alpha dog… I’m still trying… most of the sites give me a weird certificate error… upon installation…
Still fishing in google….
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hello…need help here.
i tapped on “GarminMobileXT.sis” in my file manager but it says…”certificate expired”…pls help.
thanks a million.
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Da Alpha Dog Reply:
May 14th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
@ajojo, try these:
(1) turn off the phone, wait for a while, then turn it on again
(2) change system date to 6 months before, for example some time in September 2008
If these steps fail to resolve the problem, a hard reset may be in order. Beware – you will lose all data and applications installed on the phone if you do this, so do a backup first. Your other alternative is to hack your phone so that it will install anything without checks.
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