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gaustin Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject: what is the activation code for |
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Hello all my first post..
I recently got a TomTom One and installed the speed camera data base
Its all working fine :D
I copied the origional TT sd memory card to a bigger backup card and
I use this backup card in the TT One and keep the original card in a safe place
But what is the activation code for?
everything seems to be working fine without it
Cheers Guy |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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It is used as an anti-piracy measure by TomTom.
The idea is that a map product is linked to a particular piece of hardware, and it works by putting the Product code of the map and the Device code of the unit into a website form. It then generates an Activation code, to be entered into the unit when it asks you.
When you buy a new Go/One/Rider, it comes pre-activated, so the activation screen will probably never appear. It WILL appear if you buy a new map and MAY appear if you copy onto another card (although judging by the forum posts, it seems quite variable if/when it happens in this case). |
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adrianl Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I copied files to a new 256MB card yesterday so I can fit POIs (love the Dr Who locations one!) and with my One can confirm it didn't request activation code with new card.
All I find is that whenever I add a new POI (using card reader/writer) I get the TomTom splash screen and sound the first time it's turned on with the card re-inserted in the One. Subsequently just get standard silent splash screen. Haven't checked but this may happen whenever you take out the SD vard and re-insert regardless of adding new POIs. |
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gaustin Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Andy |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Sep 24, 2004 Posts: 1294 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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adrianl wrote: | I copied files to a new 256MB card yesterday so I can fit POIs (love the Dr Who locations one!) and with my One can confirm it didn't request activation code with new card. |
If you try using the copied card with another TomTom it will ask for the activation code
Last edited by Eldar on Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:07 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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adrianl Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Eldar wrote: |
If you try using the copied card with another TomTom it will ask for the activation code |
That figures - I thought TomTom would have made sure their maps and software was well-protected! |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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they are not well protected and TT do not see that as a problem |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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They seem very well protected against correcting errors :P |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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TomTom don't see that as a problem either. |
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