Version 6.xxx for TomTom 3/5/700 series

Andy_P · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject:

Oldboy, can you explain the bootloader bit to me. I've read a few times that such-and-such software update also updates the bootloader and going back to a previous version doesn't also return the bootloader to the version it was before. I'd sort of assumed that it must therefore reside on the unit somewhere.
Confused of London....

Oldboy · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject:

As I understand it (and I'm looking for the sand bags already), the bootloader is one of the system Files that sit in the root of the SD Card.

When you re-boot (after a reset, connect to PC or take the Card out), the Bootloader File is run and as it is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) Program sits in the RAM waiting for you to turn the Device off, and then on.

As it is already in memory the Boot Time is greatly reduced A bit like having the BIOS on the PC already loaded in advance.

POICapture works in a similar way in that to work near instantly, it has to be loaded into memory first. Only difference is that this has to be done manually.
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Andy_P · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:09 pm Post subject:

Got it, thanks.
But... in that case wouldn't it get returned to its previous incarnation, if you go back to an earlier firmware version?

Oldboy · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject:

Being a 'non-techie' I don't really know. It's only my understanding. (That's why I need sandbags)

Never having tried to down-grade it's not something I've picked up on.
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lydiachris · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 193

LDR · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 26

There is no difference between the 6.11 on the x10 series, and the 6.12 on the x00 series, as I upgraded my Go700 today using the info on yournav.com, and its exactly the same as on my mates Go910, but obviously without TTS and all the newer flashy bits on the x10 series.

No need for x10 owners to panic !!
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gadget_sa · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:00 am Post subject:

Well, I went to yourNav.com, downloaded HOME, connected my Go 700 and it found no updates.... so I can only assume as others have said, Tom Tom have pulled the update off.

Or am I not understanding it properly?
Have I done something wrong?

I'm off to yousendit.com to see if I can get it!

Cheers
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lbendlin · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:01 am Post subject:

Confirmed. The only difference is that 6.120 will keep your old 5.x settings upon upgrade, while 6.110 will not. A mute point I would say since you can restore your settings very quickly.
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LDR · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 26

BanziBarn · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 82

Thanks for the info on backups oldboy Smile

So I guess then it's just a matter of waiting for the update to come back on line.

I take it also that the Home program won't work fully until v6 is on the Go - I tried planning a route on the PC but couldn't get the virtual Tom to turn on.

gadget_sa · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:11 am Post subject:

Thanks for the wise words LDR,

I have managed (after 10 attempts to download) to get the zip file from yousendit.com.

I have unzipped it on the PC and it gives me two folders, another zip file (can't remember what it's called as I'm at work now) and another file.

Can you guide me to the correct installation?!

Unzip the downloaded file
Copy and Paste the 4 files mentioned above straight into "HOME-DOWNLOADS"

OR
Am I supposed to unzip the other file too?

Any help appreciated.
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martin998877 · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:15 am Post subject:

Hi

as a follow-up, I updated my Go 300 with 6.12 the other day with no problems... Now I have a problem! I needed to power it from the car charger, the battery was low. Upon connecting the car charger, with the unit on, the green light came on to show power was on, but the unit went off. It wouldn't switch on.

So I disconnected the car charger - it then powered on, but with the tom tom bongs, and a 1 minute wait for the screen to load. Ie powering it up while on had forced a reboot.

I repeated it all and the same happended. So there seems to be a bug on mine with operating via the car charger with 6.12

Martin

LDR · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 19, 2005 Posts: 26

I am just about to leave on a short trip, and will report back later if I have any problems with my Go700, either with the firmware or the in car charger.
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fatmanscoop · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject:

is it back up yet Laughing

..just hooked my 300 up with tt home and no update ...
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