Removing countries from updates

b33jay · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 05, 2012 Posts: 255

As previously on my 2340 the latest update for my 2589 exceeds the capacity of the device memory despite having removing most of the unwanted voices etc files. I have used an SD card to load the update but would prefer just to have the PGPSW French cameras on a card so it can be removed 'tout de suite' if stopped.

As I really don't need the whole of Europe mapping is it possible to remove unwanted countries from the update to reduce the size to fit the device memory?

Incidently, with the 2340 the later larger updates split Europe in two parts to get the lack of memory problem. The drawback was that the UK was lumped in with northern Europe and not combined with France, Spain and Portugal which is probably the combination most Brits would choose.

sussamb · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:56 pm Post subject:

Yes but not easily and without penalties. I just run the map and French cams on the card.
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b33jay · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 05, 2012 Posts: 255

sussamb · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:03 pm Post subject:

The more recent drive models have ample space. At least mine does.
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Kremmen · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 4:29 am Post subject:

I had to change my 2597 from Europe to UK&I and contrary to the warnings I've not noticed any reduction or loss of functionality.

I actually wonder if working with a smaller area/database makes it work better.

Being as I have no intention of driving on the wrong side of the road I don't need full EU maps.
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M8TJT · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:52 am Post subject:

Kremmen · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:56 am Post subject:

One of last years updates, or the year before was too large so it offered the option to switch.

I think the latest ploy is to fill the device with a temp text file to fill it up then go for a map update. It may decide you haven't got enough room and offer alternative maps.
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Kremmen · Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:35 am Post subject:

I was warned about losing voice control on my 2597, but being as it was a spare unit I went ahead anyway and ....... voice control works just fine.

My 2599 took 2018.01 onboard OK, probably because I've deleted all the foreign language files.
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b33jay · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 05, 2012 Posts: 255

Kremmen · Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject:

Of course they may have changed how it works since I did mine but there was a dropdown listing Europe or UK&I.

I know if full Europe fits they don't give the option anymore. Have a look at the 'reinstall' button with the card out.

Maybe GE needs to be told about Brexit Very Happy

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M8TJT · Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:53 pm Post subject:

That will mean a separate map for UK and NI asit won't be included in e Europe. Very Happy

Kremmen · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:33 am Post subject:

'Click'

That'll be why Basecamp now has 2 x 2018.01 maps showing on the device internal storage when connected.
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b33jay · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 05, 2012 Posts: 255

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