While Ovi map provide good navigation aid, still there’s one feature that I found missing which is the ability to export GPS data log to file. This feature is very useful for outdoor activities such as running, hiking or cycling, you can review your track by importing the log file in to software with map capabilities such as TrailRunner or Google Maps.
Fortunately there are many free application (J2ME) for Nokia 6700 Classic that provided this feature, and in my opinion the best application that provide this feature is TrekBuddy.
Things that I like from TrekBuddy are:
- It’s free as in gratis, won’t cost you any money.
- Support for exporting GPS data log to GPX or NMEA file format.
- Support for time-zone on generated log file, the log file will play nice with time-zone aware map software.
- Signed midlet, its mean there will be less of annoying security message.
The installation are straight forward:
- Download the jad and jar file, and copy both files to the same folder in your phone memory card.
- Open the gallery application on your phone, browse to the folder where the files are copied, highlight TrekBuddy and choose “option” then select “Application access” to go to application access menu. Set every available option with either “Ask first time only” or “Always allowed” otherwise they will be asked every time you run TrekBuddy.
- Now TrekBuddy are ready to run, for usage manual and setup please refer to TrekBuddy’s wiki.
Happy Tracking :D
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