View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
spoons42 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 01, 2007 Posts: 17 Location: uxbridge middx
|
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks Dennis, -- Will try your suggestion tomorrow.
The card I have bought is a SanDisk 2.0gb standard speed.
The card I have in my TomTom, which I have just tried,and is fine,is a Kingston 512mb standard speed.
This card was an upgrade from the original one supplied with the 510,which I managed to transfer the data across to OK.
I think, listening to your,and Andy`s replies,I will forget about this DVD,as it seems I have bought a pig,although the maps of Europe seem good.
The main reason I want to upgrade my UK maps is because, quite often whilst driving around the country, I have encountered new roads which are not shown by my sat nav.
I see TomTom have a 50% off off on maps.
Should I go this route?
PS If only I was as young as 42
Kind Regards
Colin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
|
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
spoons42 wrote: | I see TomTom have a 50% off off on maps.
Should I go this route? | Yes. Or wait a little and pay full price for the next new map which looks to be imminent with TT offering cheap ones right now (three days left). (the new maps won't be coming out on 1st February though).
spoons42 wrote: | PS If only I was as young as 42 | Tell me about it! _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
spoons42 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 01, 2007 Posts: 17 Location: uxbridge middx
|
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks Dennis,
Have now succesfully copied all to the larger card,and it works fine
Thanks again for your expert guidance -- until the next problem..
Cheers
Colin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Georgie_Clo Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 25, 2007 Posts: 11
|
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Some good advice here....followed the instructions by copying all the files to a new (1G) SD card (not a cheapo!).
When I rebooted, TT asked for an activation code for the map (the old one I WAS looking to update until I noticed the post to say that a new release was imminent!). Map still works fine off the old card.
Any thoughts please??
Retiscent to download anything new to the new card until I know it works okay.....
(Went to TTCODES - went thru that rigmarole and got a message to say the product was already activated. Sheesh......)
Thanks in anticipation |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
|
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
The TT asking for an activation code is normal (it always does that if you use a copy).
But if you have both the "Product code" for the map and the "Device code" for your machine and input them both into the form at http://www.ttcode.com/, it should generate a new activation code for you (unless you've already done it before in the last 6 months?).
See also What is Software Activation ? on the TT support site.
You haven't said anything about your setup (model, map version etc.), the above is correct for the older maps, but a recent map downloaded via Home gets activated to the unit while downloading, so it should automatically work on the correct Go.
I think we need a bit more info first to get some clues as to what might have gone wrong. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Georgie_Clo Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 25, 2007 Posts: 11
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Andy - Thanks for the quick reply!
My TT is a GO510; just updated to the latest application version on connection to home (7.162). Map version is GB + Major roads in WE v650.
New card is SanDisk 1 G Ultra II. Copied all files (using explorer) off old disc to PC and copied back verbatim to the new card. Booted off this card & was prompted for map activation code. TRIED entering the activation code derieved from TTCodes - recognised my device and map - but inputting code gives "invalid code"....
Only other thing that has changed - when booting the device with EITHER card, I get a brief message "Unable to store settings - file access error". (Checked to make sure cards are not physically locked - they aren't!) But still able to use the device (with the old card) in spite of this message.....
VERY wary about paying to pull new maps off the TT site without some good advice (PLEASE!!)
Appreciate your help - George. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10642 Location: Suffolk, UK
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
Try the Clear Flash Utility from TT.
The instructions, and download, are Here. _________________ Richard
TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Georgie_Clo Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 25, 2007 Posts: 11
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
Richard - Spot on with your advice - sorted!!! Much appreciated.
Rgds
George. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Oldboy wrote: | Try the Clear Flash Utility from TT. |
Grr!
Instructions and download for that were in the link I suggested What is Software Activation ?
Another one lost to Oldboy!
(only kidding...I don't REALLY keep count)
(.....usually ) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10642 Location: Suffolk, UK
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Andy_P2002 wrote: | (only kidding...I don't REALLY keep count)
(.....usually ) | Neither do I ..... since I lost the fag packet. _________________ Richard
TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Georgie_Clo Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 25, 2007 Posts: 11
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Now, now, gentlemen....no squabbling!!
TREMENDOUS amount of good info buried in the myriad of the GPSWorld pages... fantastic job, fellas..... For us "newbies", tho', direct guidance at least assures that we ain't going to screw things up even further!!
Thanks again. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Oldboy wrote: | Andy_P2002 wrote: | (only kidding...I don't REALLY keep count)
(.....usually ) | Neither do I ..... since I lost the fag packet. |
Well, I keep count when I beat you both - I'm up to two already!
......................... Maybe? _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You're welcome to have a go with BLKEY....
(Similar age and all that... ) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Andy_P2002 wrote: | You're welcome to have a go with BLKEY....
(Similar age and all that... ) |
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
|
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
M8TJT wrote: | Andy_P2002 wrote: | You're welcome to have a go with BLKEY....
(Similar age and all that... ) |
|
Well, with a surfeit of threads, I suppose I might stand a chance of beating one of you at least - just need to go bone up on Inter Continental Nasties first as I know nothing about them. Hang in there! _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|