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Nokia 500 Auto Navigation

Nokia 500
Specs: See http://europe.nokia.com/A4513103
CPU: Samsung CPU S3C2440A @400 MHz
Bluetooth, TMC, FM
RAM: 64MB, 43.7 MB available
Flash Memory: 31.41 MB (Smart2Go, Ringtones, and contacts)
Also as flash memory there are DSK1: and DSK2: 1.47MB each
SDHC SD Card up to 16GB
Battery: 3.7v, 1590 mAh, 20-01673-01B, 82401777. The physical dimensions are: 63mm x 41mm x 4 mm.

The user interface and Smart2Go Navigation program has been described as underwhelming. The Windows CE desktop is disabled and locked. You can replace an application or an updated registry in the kernel to provide a shell to launch other programs and use the Software Updater to put it in the GPS.

Warning: Please note that changes you make could disable your GPS. This seems unlikely since you can easily reload the factory settings. If you are going to experiment, after you unlock, first back up all your files from \ALPHA, \BETA, and \MyFlashDisk to your PC.
  • Your .lg5 file on \ALPHA is specific to your device and cannot be replaced. If you lose your .lg5 file you cannot navigate with Smart2Go.

Welcome

This Wiki was started by some of the technical folks from the GPSPassion forum topic Nokia 500 Auto Navigation unlocked to solve the problems in To Be Done. Since then, several Nokia 500 owners have documented their experiences. Please add your experiences - Contact rickgtx to delete or move a page. Here is a summary of some of the topics:
  • iGo 8 without unlocking - This shows how to run iGo 8 on your Nokia 500 without unlocking, updating, or changing anything in the hardware. Under this topic are tips and iGo Primo discussions.
  • Unlocking - This is quick instructions to have a WinCE Desktop on the Nokia 500. Not much details. No software install instructions.
  • Software that works - This is an overview of some navigation programs. There is a N500Sample that has the old startup script you can download and install to sample various navigation programs. The sample contains a modified nk.bin so you do not need to do the Unlocking.
  • With the Nokia Shell and Without the Nokia Shell - Describe the problems and benefits of running programs in the Nokia Shell or not. Running the Nokia Shell is the only way to have the bluetooth phone features.
  • Troubleshooting - This contains information specific to the Nokia 500. It list some common problems and limitations found. Review Back to factory settings to get an understanding how updating works. This is the same process used in unlocking.
  • Startup scripts - Once the Nokia 500 is unlocked, it does not automatically start a program. There is an old startup script and a new startup script. For a description of the scripting language see MortScript and the scripts provided.
  • TMC is a generic discussion on the Nokia TMC. There are specific discussions on iGo's Primo 1 and Primo 2. To date there has not been a confirmed case of the TMC working. However, you can get traffic information with Primo 2.0 Online Traffic.

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Operating System: Windows CE 5.0 Core
Processor: ARM920T (armv4i for most of our purposes)
Bluetooth: COM1 CSR
GPS: COM2 9600baud Samsung
TMC: COM3
USB: COM5


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sultan3801 Nokia 500 Auto Navigation 1 Mar 21 2012, 2:07 PM EDT by rickgtx
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I Need to update my midddle east map, i tried to updated it but the wepeites are not found
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Anonymous Nokia 500 GPS Battery 1 Mar 6 2012, 9:47 AM EST by rickgtx
 
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Hi Dears,

I have this great device from about 3 years but unfortunately the battery is now dead, I want to replace the battery, I opened the device and I found that the battery has the below specs:

Rating: DC 3.7v -- 1590 mAh
20-01673-01B 80702834

It doesn't show on the battery if it's Li-Ion or what but it's connected to a small circuit and connected to the device through a jack of 4 wires.

So does any one have an idea on a proper replacement for this battery?

Regards . . .

Ahmad Yusuf
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suniloffline Hidden Menu's on Primo 0 Feb 2 2012, 11:37 PM EST by suniloffline
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with this modified file, you would be able to see some hidden menus on igo primo
Weather, Phone, Bluetooth, FM Transmitter, Weather Itinerary etc...
just download and unzip into your primo root folder.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3r4vslte639qtcx

still trying to get it work for nokia500
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