So let’s see what all the fuss is about and how it’s done!
PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER BEFORE PROCEEDING!
(If you’ve done you’re research and you know what you’re doing, you can head straight to our Downloads page where you will find the links to the software downloads.)
This “How To” guide caters for 2 types of GPS / Sat Nav
TYPE 1: Steps 1, 2 and 3 is a “How To” guide is written specifically for a number of Chinese GPS units made by YF International, that are sold through online shopping sites – see Links. If you have one of these YF International units, the steps 1, 2 and 3 apply, but please read the DISCLAIMER first.
TYPE 2: If you have another type of WinCE GPS (such as a Mio or an un-branded type), then STEP 2 (GPS_Menu_Pez) is the only part that you need. GPS_Menu_Pez is written for resolutions of 480×272 (widescreen). Some of the icons are set up to work with the YFAP30 menu in STEP 3 but you can easily edit the program to suit your specific needs / applications.
In the future, I plan to offer a “Generic” version for download that should be 100% compatible with MOST WinCE GPS / Satellite Navigation units. I may also offer it in different resolutions (i.e. for 7″ GPS units with 800×480 resolutions). At present I only have this version (480×272 with YFAP30 support) available. Stay Tuned!!!
Step 1)
When your new GPS unit arrives, it will probably have an old version of firmware on it. Before you continue onto the next steps you must update this firmware. Put the two files extracted from the RAR file below in the root of your SD card. Then, power off (not sleep) your GPS and turn it back on. A blue upgrade screen should appear. After upgrading, please remove the two upgrade files from the SD card. (This firmware update fixes some problems with the FM Transmitter.)
Here is the new YF firmware file: http://www.mediafire.com/?dnzoxztthun
If you lose your Bluetooth after this firmware upgrade then DO NOT panic – it will return in Step 3!
Step 2)
Now you can install my new “GPS Menu” program. This is the one that allows you to launch your multiple pre-purchased GPS programs (like TomTom and Ozi) / WindowsCE / Games / Apps etc…
All of the instructions are in the READ ME Text file included.
Here is my GPS Menu ‘Version 1.0′ with a BLUE color ‘theme’: GPS_Menu_Pez
NEW – Here is ‘Version 2.0′ of my GPS Menu: GPS_Menu_Pez_ver2.0
Ver2.0 is basically the same as Ver1.0 but with the following changes:
-The color ‘theme’ has been changed to a “Black” theme.
-The main “Programs” screen now has 4 program icons instead of 3.
-The Windows CE icon has been moved to the “Tools” menu.
NOTE: There is a file called “SystemInformation32.exe” included in this “GPS Menu” that allows you to run it on a WinXP/Vista PC to see what it looks like first…. My GPS menu also includes some freeware Games / Tools / File Managers / Document Readers etc. to get you started.
Step 3)
Now it is time to replace the clunky (and ugly) standard menu/skin with a nice new one. If you lost your Bluetooth in Step 1, then this will fix that problem too.
Again, all of the instructions are in the READ ME Text file included.
Here is the NEW menu/skin (I have edited various bits in this to make it fully compatible): YFAP30_pez
They look like this:
All of that might seem a little confusing at first, but take your time and read the “READ ME” text files that I have included. If you do that, you will be fine!
Enjoy!
Pez
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