problemfarang Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Hi guys, So Mazda has no navigation card in thailand. that means need to find from other countries. Though other countries has no thailand map I was wondering if this is possible: 1) to buy mazda navigation sd card from another country... format it using my car or other device... and download or update from mazda thailand website? mazda thailand website has download for navigation sd card. 2) can i use another car navigation sd card (ford/bmw/etc.?) on mazda? format it and upload from mazda website? 3) i read somewhere, just buy a micro sd card. format it on your card and download map from car official website and.. use it. is it true? if so do i need 1TB memory card or 2TB. im sure 128 or higher would be enough Im well aware that there are mobile apps or likewise, though i want a navigation sd card too. Mazda has option for that so i want to use it. thanks Edited August 20, 2021 by problemfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 My parents have Mazda and I was installing the navigation SD card for them. The card was from Mazda, and already preconfigured. They were given a code to download one update per 6 months or maybe per year to that navigation system. Compared to Google maps it was quite inaccurate. It does show the speed limit on that small display above the steering wheel, and it beeps when you exceed speed limit, etc. which is good but it gets data from navigation and it doesn't match reality on the road. Eventually Android Auto app was installed into Android phone (note this will get discontinued in Android 12), where the much better version of navigation is displayed right on the screen of your Mazda. Before you spend time and money on SD card, give Android Auto a try. Might be much easier and actually better experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, tomazbodner said: Compared to Google maps it was quite inaccurate. We gave up years ago using the Honda Navigation. Google is far superior to it IMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, tomazbodner said: My parents have Mazda and I was installing the navigation SD card for them. The card was from Mazda, and already preconfigured. They were given a code to download one update per 6 months or maybe per year to that navigation system. Compared to Google maps it was quite inaccurate. It does show the speed limit on that small display above the steering wheel, and it beeps when you exceed speed limit, etc. which is good but it gets data from navigation and it doesn't match reality on the road. Eventually Android Auto app was installed into Android phone (note this will get discontinued in Android 12), where the much better version of navigation is displayed right on the screen of your Mazda. Before you spend time and money on SD card, give Android Auto a try. Might be much easier and actually better experience. Thnx for the answer. Usefull Although as you might know google will end or stop android auto. Also if the car has a such option.. i would like to use tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 52 minutes ago, problemfarang said: Thnx for the answer. Usefull Although as you might know google will end or stop android auto. Also if the car has a such option.. i would like to use tbh. Google only stopping Android Auto on fones. Assistant Driving Mode is now the Go To https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/10217503?hl=en As always - with OEM audio systems and displays ... Rip them out and throw them away. Install an aftermarket head unit and touch screen. Good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, canthai55 said: Google only stopping Android Auto on fones. Assistant Driving Mode is now the Go To https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/10217503?hl=en As always - with OEM audio systems and displays ... Rip them out and throw them away. Install an aftermarket head unit and touch screen. Good to go so will i be able to see the map on my mazda screen with this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, problemfarang said: so will i be able to see the map on my mazda screen with this thing? Can you mirror your fone on the Mazda screen ? I do not own a Mazda so have no idea what it does/does not do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Don't know if it would be any help to you, but there are phones apps, Sygic and Nostra Map which have Thailand navigation maps. Sygic, have to buy the extras. Can't remember with Nostra. Nostra is Thai I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 OSM works well. No need for a SIM card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, canthai55 said: Can you mirror your fone on the Mazda screen ? I do not own a Mazda so have no idea what it does/does not do Yep, can. Thats what im doing now, but its really not ok. Because driving and trying to do things on the phone is really not ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 No touch screen ? The Google Assistant app lets you use GMaps, and the rest you can do with voice commands. I installed a Pioneer screen, cameras F and R, mirror the fone, use the touch screen for everything. Fone never gets touched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, canthai55 said: No touch screen ? The Google Assistant app lets you use GMaps, and the rest you can do with voice commands. I installed a Pioneer screen, cameras F and R, mirror the fone, use the touch screen for everything. Fone never gets touched Mazda cx30 has no touch screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, problemfarang said: Mazda cx30 has no touch screen Ah - makes sense now I'm spoiled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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