Following the tutorial below made by boscaini, I finally got the MGMaps GPS working on my LG Arena with Offline Maps without any problem. Now I copy the instruction to my blog and share it to you folks, hope it is help. Enjoy!! Install JAD files of MGMaps, to avoid the boring questing about data access, and configure MGMaps: LG Cell phone Software
Menu > Settings > Map Browsing: Activate the options "Stored Maps" and "Off-line Mode"
In "Storage Path" set "Other/MGMapsCache" (the maps you have to generate using Mapcacher(map Creation Tool for MGMaps) and gMapMaker, copy the whole MGMapsCache folder created by gMapMaker to the Others folder in your phone.)
In option “Memory Cache (Kb)” set the value 65536.
In Menu > Settings > Display, in option Coordinate Format select (DD.ddddd). Restart MGMaps
In Menu > Map Types > Not Available check the option Google Maps.
In Menu > Maps Type > Yahoo Maps uncheck all options.
Offline maps should be working.
Configure GPS in LG Arena phone:
Enter in Hide Menu ("calling" 1809#*900#)
Go to Others –> A-GPS Test –> Settings.
GPS Type: Standalone
Fix Type: Tracking
Operation Mode: Autonomous
SLP Mode: LGE SLP
Done!
Start MGMaps, put the LG Arena in your pocket, and go take a walk for about 20 minutes…your location will be marked with a blue dot. (an upside down Drop), Hope it helps… Working nice for me!! LG-Arena info
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I can’t call the hide menu using 1809#*900#
Hi,
What menu do you mean by: “Menu > Settings >” or “Menu > Map Types ”
Thanks for the info.
it doesn’t work for me!
The maps is a Beta Version! Maybe your region isn’t supported!
I got the jad file of Mg maps. But how to install the JAD file into the MGMaps?
you connect via wifi go to website and downloa d & install
Currently just installed the GMaps works well and does not need an internet connection if you download your maps first.
More info at http://www.mgmaps.com/
Once you have downloaded Mobile Gmaps here is how to create your own maps to store on your phone.
Here’s how to get stored maps working in MGMaps:
First click the link below:
Download gmapmaker 0.7.2.2 and install.
Next you need to define your map area.
Head to http://www.mapcacher.com/
Now you need to define the area, use the map to find the area you want, then click to create points in a shape around the area, the area that will be mapped will turn red. Keep clicking until the whole section you need is in red.
Then set the settings below:
Zoom level: From 0 To (enter number between 14 and 18, I use 16, gives good detail but not too big a file)
Level of detail: Medium
Type of map: Google Road Maps
Hit Generate and download the file to your desktop
Open up gmapmaker and enter the options as below:
Cache Folder: wherever you want, this is where you will copy the files from onto your memory card.
Max downloads: 3
Operating mode: Last option (download tiles using map file)
Then press Go, load up the map file that we created before that should be saved to the desktop and it will start downloading the map images.
It can take some time depending on the zoom level you entered. (for my are at 16 zoom took about 10 minutes).
Once it completes and you have the Mgmapcache folder on your disc, you need to copy the entire folder onto the memory card.
I found the easiest way was using the ‘removable disc’ option rather than PC suite.
Once it’s copied to the phone, open up MGmaps and in the map options, select ’stored maps’ and ‘offline mode’.
You will also have to set the map path, this is done in the map options, hit the menu button and select ‘browse’.
Find the MGMapsCache folder and save, then restart the program.
And that’s it, you should have offline maps.
i’m stuck from this part…can you explain where exactly the mgmapscache folder is saved (in the disc)? thx.
FUCKING ROGERS, can’t install java from the microsd…fuck ROGERS
Is there a way to skip allow this app only this time and option allow this app all the time it becomes boring
is there a way to avoid have Mobile GMaps asking for access to handset files?
Yes, taken from here http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=2386
First i uninstall MGMap then i change (in phone settings) to use internal memory instead for external, i could now install the .jad file. Started MGMaps, choose the always allow option, closed the program, changed back to use external memory (were i have my maps) started the program again and pointed offline brows to my SDcard and its working perfect, no questions.
hi can someone please make a vid tutorial? because i did everything as stated here and i cannot make it work. im sure theres someone kind to do it step by step out there hehe.. 10ks alot falks and sry for my english!
It seems that the GPS in my Arena never works. In the “service” manual (1809#*900#), under Others/A-GPS test/Get Position
I never get the readings. Isn’t it supposed to have some reading, the Lag and Long?
And so after all, I always get the “GPS error” in the GMaps setting.
Should I send back my phone?
this is pathetic!
Nobody is willing to take the time to type a decent instruction – please understand DO NOT ASSUME anything!
Start – the unit is just turned on!
my email is sandors@hotmail.com
if you send me a lousy video I will type the instructions up for everyone!
By the way,
I have got the Google Map to work online.
I can not find anything where I can access the GPS!
I have no idea what do you mean by ˝1809#*900#˝ ????
Where to type it in?
All I see is the icons (4 sets: communication, multimedia, Utility, settings)
´My Stuff´ (icon) is the only folded manager I can see. (Multimedia Group)
SO, LETS START here!
Yeah, it works!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Confirm it work!
Thanks you
Hi!!! Sorry for my question, but i don`t understand if there any difference between phone memory and memory card to save MGMapsCache folder?
I have it on my phone memory, but it doesn`t work well…
In memory card it doesn`t work at all (MicroSDHC 8GB)… When the MGMapsCache folder is situated in phone memory there are a few objects shown in little area…
I need Your help!!! Please!
Maybe this problem connected to “Memory cache”?
I did evething in the tutorial.
I can see the maps and everything, but when I try to find myself whith “Where Am I? Option, a get the error: GPS Error, Make sure the phone can receive/determine GPS information.
Somebody knows what can i do?
Thanks.
The same trouble.