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joeann90 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 37
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: how to get version 8.00 software on 520 |
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Hi,
I have just purchased a go 520, i connected it up to tomtom home, and when i went to the get updates for my tomtom,the updates suggested i needed a software version upgrade so when i clicked on the more info button,it stated version 7.481 of software how can this be,i thought we were on version 8.00 software, my current map version is 7.15 can anyone tell me how i get version 8.00 software as i am new to this,when i connected my 520 i did not log in/register with tomtom ,i just connected mt 520 by the usb connection, anyone with any ideas,thanks for any help or advice. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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If I recall correctly you need to install v7.481 before HOME will offer the v8 upgrade to you. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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fao91 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 48
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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This is how it works:
-do the 7.481 upgrade
-restart the device
-check for updates(again)
-it will then give you the v8 update |
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D4VE Lifetime Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 207 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Not forgetting to back up before and at each upgrade _________________ iPhone4 IOS 4.3.3
TomTom Western Europe v865.3252
App 8.300 V1.6 (670441)
TomTom iPhone Car Kit
PC Operating System: Windows 7 |
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joeann90 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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D4VE wrote: | Not forgetting to back up before and at each upgrade |
ok will do as you suggest, thanks for the help |
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joeann90 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | If I recall correctly you need to install v7.481 before HOME will offer the v8 upgrade to you. |
thanks darren, have now got version 8 software,cheers for the help from everyone, |
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