seasonic Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hey Im wondering if its possible to replace the TomTom's OS with a alternative one with some more programs, different GPS sources/maps, etc... Its a TomTom XL IQ Routes Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Those run a custom Linux distro so you may be able to enhance it by finding other linux apps for it. However, the kernel, packages, etc might be different or other things put in place to prevent that.... however, it is worth a shot. Also I will note that you'd have to get the garmin map app to be able to use maps from navteq and that is not legal to do that. tom-tom uses teleatlas data, in which, they now own that company, so the map intergration is even tighter. most GPS units are rockin a custom build of WindowsCE which you can run miopocket on it and have access to the CE apps, thus, in turn, being able to run other nav apps on those. there may be an alternative made for linux as well. The following brands and OSes are listed below Linux: Gamrin Tom Tom WindowsCE: magellan mio navigon Sanyo Pioneer Alpine Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasonic Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Those run a custom Linux distro so you may be able to enhance it.... most GPS units are rockin a custom build of WindowsCE which you can run miopocket on it and have access to the CE apps, thus, in turn, being able to run other nav apps on those. there may be an alternative made for linux as well. The following brands and OSes are listed below Linux: Gamrin Tom Tom WindowsCE: magellan mio navigon Sanyo Pioneer Alpine Not sure if you understood me right :) Im not looking for alternatives to TomToms, just looking for alternative software. Example: If my PC had Red Hat and Id ask for a alternative to Red Hat, I problably get Ubuntu as a answer :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I understood, this was just to let you know that you cannot use, for example, magellan gps software on the tom-tom since it's linux powered and magellan's software is made for windows ce. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasonic Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I understood, this was just to let you know that you cannot use, for example, magellan gps software on the tom-tom since it's linux powered and magellan's software is made for windows ce. I cant use Garmin's software on TomToms either even though according to you there are both Linux; Im still confused on what your post tried to say :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I recall there were alternates, I once had a media player OS running on a TomTom but this was years ago. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I was saying that becuase of mapping sources being different. You can try it though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasonic Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I recall there were alternates, I once had a media player OS running on a TomTom but this was years ago. Yeah :) Ive found loose information but nothing that really "brings it together" Do you know any site/forum that has information on modding TomToms? Google shows nothing "dedicated" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-594034970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallCrash Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I know this thread is over a year old, but this is the first result when searching and I wanted to reply with at least two alternatives cause the OPs question is not answered: http://wiki.navit-project.org/index.php/Navit_on_TomTom http://www.opentom.org Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1001974-alternative-os-to-tomtoms-default/#findComment-595140383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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