The question of how to load a map into a navigator may not be relevant in certain cases. For example, if your device was purchased already with a navigation program. It plots a route using maps pre-installed by the manufacturer. The basic set depends on what kind of navigator you have. That is, maps designed to work with Navitel are not suitable for working with Garmin, and vice versa.
With all of the above, speaking about the basic set, one should understand some of its specifics. It may not contain maps of some regions required by the user. Then, of course, you should know how to additionally load maps into the navigator. There are several ways to do this. One of these methods is to purchase additional license cards, or you can download them for free from the Internet.
Unofficial maps of different regions are mainly developed on the basis of existing ones. They are made by advanced users of navigators and, as a rule, the installation of unofficial maps occurs without technical support and updates. In addition, they must be readable by your navigation program and fit it in format.
How to load maps into the navigator, where is the best place to get them. A good resource for creating them is "OpenStreetMap". The following important note should be taken into account: installing unofficial maps on your navigator is associated with a certain degree of risk. Accordingly, you should first take care to create backup copies of all existing data on your personal computer. Confidence that the software is functional and will not negatively affect the device can be provided by purchasing and installing official cards.
Let's look at how to load maps into the navigator step by step using an example:
Step one: We connect the device to our personal computer. If the program proposed as an example is found on a flash card, it should be removed from the navigator and opened on the PC. We will work with her.
Step two: On the flash card you need to create (in the root) a special folder in which third-party maps for the navigator will be placed. You can call it traditionally UserMaps.
Step three: In the created "UserMaps" folder you need to create a subfolder. It will contain a map of the corresponding region. It can be given the name "Region".
Step four: The required map files are copied to the newly created "Region" folder.
Step five: The flash card must be returned to the navigator and the Navitel program should be opened on it. As a result of these manipulations, a menu will appear.
Step six: In the menu that appears, in the Navitel program proposed for example, we are interested in the item that allows us to create a new atlas. At the bottom of the window, find the folder icon and right-click on it.
Step seven: After following the previous recommendations, you will see a new window. You will need to find the "Region" folder if you gave it that name. We are talking about the folder in which new cards are saved. Click on it, and then select the command with which the atlas is created - “Create atlas”. Its creation will be done automatically, and all you have to do is click the checkmark button. That's practically all. Select the desired atlas from the list and use the new maps!
How to load maps into a navigator using free Garmin as an example:
- The MapSource program must be downloaded and installed on your PC from Garmin.com.
- You need to download the necessary Garmin maps and place (unpack) them in special folders.
- Each card must be installed separately using the "Install" installation file.
- "MapSource" is launched, in which previously installed maps are detected.
- The available ones are visible at the top left. All necessary ones are selected one by one and sent to the Garmin device. Accordingly, it must be connected in advance.
Thus, we looked at installing a number of maps in the navigator that are popular today.
BlackBerry Q10/Z10/Z30
Installation of the Navitel Navigator program on BlackBerry Q10/Z10/Z30 is carried out through the BlackBerry World application store.
iPhone/iPad
Installing a trial version of the Navitel Navigator program on an iPhone or iPad, as well as purchasing the full version, is carried out through the AppStore application store.
Internet connection required. Due to the size of the installation file, it is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection.
The program can also be installed via iTunes on your computer:
- Launch iTunes on your computer.
- Download the program Navitel Navigator on computer.
- Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and sync them.
- Disconnect your iPhone or iPad from your PC.
- Launch Navitel on your device, activate the trial mode or restore a previously made purchase (see instructions for activating the trial period and restoring a purchase).
instructions
- Download the maps (see map installation instructions).
Android devices
Method 1: Installing the program from Google Play
Installation of the Navitel Navigator program on the Android platform is carried out through the Google Play store.
Internet connection required. Due to the size of the installation file, it is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection.
Method 2: Installing the .apk file
- Go to Download section .apk, suitable for your device (select a file that matches your device's screen resolution, or a file marked "suitable for all screen resolutions"). Save the file to your PC.
If after downloading you receive a file with a zip extension and not an apk, rename the zip to apk.
- Launch the program.
- Activate the trial period, or activate the Premium version by restoring the purchase, purchasing a key, or activating the key manually (see instructions for activating the program, activating the trial period and restoring the purchase).
If the trial period has expired and you have not previously made a purchase, you must purchase a license key (see instructions for purchasing the program or cards).
- Download the maps (see map installation instructions).
Windows Phone devices
Installation of the Navitel Navigator program on devices based on Windows Phone is carried out through the Windows Phone Store application store or MarketPlace.
Internet connection required. Due to the size of the installation file, it is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection.
Windows Mobile devices
Installing the .cab file
- Go to the Download section of this website. Choose File .cab and save it to PC.
- Connect your device to the PC and copy the downloaded file to the device memory, then disconnect the device from the PC.
- Launch the file using the device's file manager and complete all installation steps.
- Launch the program.
- Activate the program's license key or run it in trial mode (see instructions for activating the program, activating the trial period).
If the trial period has expired and you have not previously made a purchase, you must purchase a license key (see instructions for purchasing the program or cards).
- Download the maps (see map installation instructions).
Devices based on Windows CE (car navigators)
Navigator is a fairly easy-to-use equipment designed to make terrain navigation more convenient. Most devices come with an installed software and map package. But the basic version does not always contain the necessary set, so you should know how to download maps to a flash drive for your navigator, how to update them from the Internet, and that you can purchase licensed navigation programs from the manufacturer.
What versions are there for the navigator?
- Official, where installing a license for search engines Garmin, Navitel and Avtosputnik is a fairly simple process, but paid. And on the developers’ websites there are detailed instructions on how to download the navigator to a flash drive in your car and how to update existing search programs.
- Unofficial, where the whole difficulty lies in the lack of technical support and updates. These diagrams are created by GPS users themselves based on existing ones, so they can be downloaded completely free of charge. The format of the atlases must be suitable for a specific navigation program that can support such addition. Today, maps from the OpenStreetMap|1 portal are popular.
The most common version of navigation equipment is the Navitel program, as an example of which you can use the system for installing and updating search programs for other navigation devices.
IMPORTANT. Before you download Navitel maps to a flash drive, you need to understand that these are unofficial navigation programs and you do this at your own peril and risk. And before installing them, you need to make a backup copy of all data from the navigator to your PC, for greater security.
How to update Navitel data
There are several ways to update Navitel on a memory card: using the official website, with Navitel Navigator Updater software or in the software of the device itself.
Alternative update
If you have free access to the Internet, you can select “My Navitel” in the navigator menu, find the “My Products” tab and in the list of maps select the one that has a new version. When you click on this atlas, the system will offer to update it.
Update from the official website
- Register on the Navitel.ru website and log into your personal account.
- Connect a gadget or removable device and click the “Add” button.
- Before downloading the Navitel map to a memory card, you need to make a copy of the contents of the flash drive.
- Clear the existing update package from the hardware memory or removable storage device.
- Download and unpack the new data archive, and copy the contents to the updates folder.
Update using the program
- Download and install the Navitel Navigator Updater utility on your PC.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the installation wizard.
- The application itself will check for updates via the Internet and offer to install them.
- After complete initiation, the program will open the latest version of the navigation system.
IMPORTANT. After the updated package is installed, you must reboot the device, otherwise incorrect operation of the programs will cause the schematic display to fail.
Using Yandex.Map
Currently, any Android can act as a navigation system, which is very convenient. One device can be a phone, a computer, and a navigator. To do this, download the Yandex.Maps application. It is better if you load the Yandex navigator onto a memory card, since it requires a lot of space, which is not always enough in the built-in memory of the devices used, and an 8 GB flash drive is quite suitable.
The application supports maps of Russia and neighboring countries. There is a search for objects (restaurants, gas stations, etc.), night mode, traffic events, voice prompt, etc. The main disadvantage of this navigator is the inability of the application to work without an Internet connection.
The process of installing Yandex.Map on an Android system, be it a phone, tablet or navigator, is quite simple:
If this is a navigator with Windows CE operating system, then you need to:
- Download the YandexMap-wince archive to your computer.
- Unpack it and send all the files to the gadget or save it on a flash drive.
Some manufacturers of navigation equipment have made it possible for their customers to use several search engines at once using the so-called alternative shell, which is copied to removable media. This allows a person to use an advanced search for the desired object in the shortest possible time.
If you are in an unfamiliar area, finding your way home can be difficult. Of course, you can ask passers-by for directions, but what to do at night, or if you get lost in the forest? In this case, the optimal solution would be to install a GPS navigator on your mobile phone. This article will talk about how to set up GPS on your phone and install a navigator.
How to install a navigator on your phone
To find your way home or the nearest snack bar in an unfamiliar place, you don’t have to bother passers-by, police officers, or look for a store with maps - just install a navigator on your phone in advance. Modern tablets and smartphones have special GPS sensors that can help you find your way.
One of the most popular Android applications today are Navitel and iGo. These applications allow you to use Android, mobile phones and tablets just like full-featured navigators. Navitel is more focused on Russian users, unlike iGo. Since real navigators cost a decent amount, many people prefer to install a convenient application on their phone.
To install the navigator on your Android phone, do the following:
If you do not have a map application installed on your phone (although it is installed automatically on many models), you can download a navigator from the Internet. Let's look at the process using the example of a Samsung GT-S7272 phone, version Android 4.2.2.
How to download the navigator:
- Log in to the Play Market (Google play) and type “navigator” in the search bar.
- Select the appropriate navigator from the search results and click the “Install” button. In this case, Navitel will be installed.
- Review the application requirements and click the “Accept” button.
- When the application is downloaded to your phone, click “Open”.
- A window for installing additional files for the navigator will appear.
- Launch Navitel and select the appropriate item in the Internet connection settings. Such an online service requires a large amount of traffic, so take this into account, especially if you use GPRS while roaming. Having set the desired settings, click on the “checkmark” in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the interface language, map language and voice notification option (female or male voice). Click the check mark in the top right corner.
- Read the license agreement and click the "Accept" button.
- The free GPS navigator can be used temporarily for 6 days (trial period), after which it is recommended to purchase the Premium version. To use it for free, click the “Start trial” button.
- Next, the navigator will establish a connection with the satellites, after which you will need to download maps of the required area (“Download maps”) or select from those available on the phone (“Open maps”). Since this phone does not have maps, select “Download maps”.
- Select the maps you want to download: Asia, America or Europe. By clicking on one of the positions, select a country. It should be noted that there is a fee for downloading maps, and the amount is individual for each country. Thus, a Russian card costs $30, a Ukrainian card costs $24, and a Belarusian card costs $17. The cost is written in small print under each item.
- For a trial period, you can download the map for free. Select your country and click the "Download" button.
- Download the map to your phone and start using the navigator.
Wait for the process to complete and do not press any buttons. This will take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on the speed of the phone and the speed of the Internet connection.
How to set up a navigator on your phone
After installing the navigator on your phone, you need to configure it. This is quite easy to do, especially if you decide to use Navitel.
The navigator is configured as follows:
Is GPS on your phone paid or not?
GPS is a useful option that allows you to determine your location within satellite range. This is possible thanks to special GPS sensors built into modern smartphones, phones and tablets.
The function is completely free, but its full use is only possible in conjunction with applications that are known to consume traffic and work online. Maps from Google and Yandex are downloaded from the Internet, but for Yandex maps traffic is free from leading mobile operators (Megafon, Beeline, MTS).
Using a smartphone with a navigator, you can easily determine the location of any city in Russia and get the shortest route to it, saving time and money, especially when it comes to traveling by personal transport. There are also additional services that allow you to calculate roadway congestion, optimal speed and travel time, the cheapest gas stations, etc.
Finding your way in a new place or foreign city is not so easy. The situation requires especially fast orientation on the terrain if a person is driving. This distracts the driver’s attention and concentration and makes the driver and other road users nervous. Today, this problem is easily solved by navigators. If previously you had to buy them as a separate independent device, now you can simply install the navigator on your tablet. After all, today almost every family has tablets.
How to choose and install a navigator on your tablet?
First of all, you need to decide on the type of navigator. There are both Internet-powered and standalone navigators that do not require an online connection during the trip. If both types of programs are suitable for tablets and 4G, then only an offline navigator is suitable for tablets connecting via WIFI.
The advantage of navigators that connect to the Internet online is up-to-date information about traffic jams, accidents, and so on.
The advantage of offline navigators is that regardless of whether there is an Internet connection, the program works stably, finds addresses and creates routes. Internet traffic is not consumed.
How to install a navigator on a tablet
Once the appropriate software has been selected, you can begin to resolve the “” issue. To begin with, in the tablet settings, in the “security” tab, you should allow the installation of applications from third-party sources. In the settings we also enable GPS navigation.
Let’s look at the algorithm of actions “how to install a navigator on a tablet” using the example of two popular navigators: Navitel and Yandex.
In the case of the Navitel program, the easiest and freest way is to download the apk file to your computer, unpack this archive, and then copy the Android apk file to the tablet. Then you need to run this file from the tablet, after which the installation will begin.
After this, you need to download and install maps of the desired city. You should find on the Internet maps of the desired area intended specifically for this program and download them. After this, you need to install these files /Navitel/Content/Maps. If such a folder does not exist in the tablet’s file system, you need to create it. The program will automatically recognize installed cards the next time you start it.
If everything is done correctly, Navitel will start working. It would also be a good idea to register on the program’s website in order to purchase the necessary add-ons in the future.
If we are talking about Yandex navigator, downloading is easier. This is done for free from the official website, or through various Market applications. If the tablet is powered by , you can enter its number, after which you will receive a link to download this content. Installation occurs automatically. To work offline, of course, you will need to download offline maps of the desired region.
Modern navigators allow you not only to plot a route and find out the exact distance to the desired point, but also to calculate the approximate time of arrival and reduce travel time by avoiding traffic jams, accidents and road works. Navigators also have voice and sound prompts, warning in advance about upcoming maneuvers and even about video cameras on the roads. There are also built-in chats that allow drivers to communicate with each other. Despite the fact that the main functions of navigators are designed for traveling by car, they can also be used by ordinary pedestrians. It is enough to select the method of transportation in the settings, and the program will plot the most suitable and shortest route. The question of “installing a navigator on a tablet” can be easily resolved if you look into it.
Installing a navigator on a tablet computer