The easiest way to update a stock Mio C710

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Hi, I have just found my trusty old C710 and would like to use it as a back up to my N95 with Garmin XT.

It's running Mio map 3.3 but apart from that it's a stock unit and would like to know how get the best results from an outdated unit. I'm always reluctant to bin something that cost over £300. The one thing I've noticed is that the TMC has stopped working but this was always a bit hit and miss!

I'm a complete novice when it comes to the technical side but would be extremely grateful for any help or details of recommended websites.

Thanks

M8TJT · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

The short answer is that there is no easy way (for a novice). It can be done, but you need to watch out for the legality of the software that you run on it. We do not discuss doing things that are illegal on this forum, but there are several forums that do.
The 710 still has a pretty good GPS receiver, but as you probably know, it is 'locked' to the Mio software. It can be unlocked and other software run, but as I said, it aint particularly easy for the novice. Anyway, mioMap 3.3 is not a bad piece of nav software (better than quite a few) even if you can no longer update the maps, and who's to say that updated maps will be a LOT better than your existing ones. They probably won't be.

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Thanks M8TJT, I'll suck and see for a while. The sat nav side of things are okay but even a limited traffic service would be useful.

I've been looking through the forums and most C710 users seem to have stuck with MioMap 3.2, is there a reason why? Is it possible to downgrade if this is a better version?

I am a complete novice but there's only one way to learn!

M8TJT · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

The original 710 had MioMap 3.2 installed, but it was possible to upgrade to 3.3 for a while. There is no point in downgrading to 3.2. If you have 3.3 as this is a slightly better version. I'm sure that someone else will chime in in a bit with their thoughts.

The TMC works OK on mine when I can get a good signal. I presume that you are using the bootlace antenna with a tip and 3 rings? This seems to work best when up the middle of the windscreen. Like me, you might find this a bit off putting. I have a thin wire strung around my windscreen, which gives me a better fit and arguably a better signal. The solution seems to be to T into your car arial, but be aware that if your car arial is powered from your radio, it could fry the Mio TMS receiver unless you put a capacitor in series with the centre core.

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Thanks M8TJT, I'll have a play a round with the bootlace to see if repositioning the wire helps.

If it's just down to the signal I might invest in one of these :http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/539?ci=1#rate

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Yes I've included the space and it jumps straight to the search results page.

The map version is United Kingdom 2006.1 named greatbritain.fbl with a file size of 83.1mb (stored on the SD card), i've browsed the miomap folder on the PNA and it's empty!

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

I Googled for ...7ppc.fbl and found this a few entries down. I suspect that this will do you?? And its from Mio, so nice and legal.
http://www.mio-tech.be/updates/miomappda/maps/

PS there is also a later version, Jan 07, I believe, but you'll have to find that yourself Very Happy

SNIP
Hope this helps
Edit to remove second broken link

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

Hi 12watch.
Just a little point, there is no need to quote the post that you are answering unless it's a few posts up, or unless you want to pick out a bit of it (like I did yours).
Thed word in your post that starts 'Fan....' is an example of tmesis, which happens to be the only English word that starts TM....
Google that one then Very Happy

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

http://www.mio-tech.be/updates/miomappda/maps/

Works for me. I just downloaded it Very Happy

I agree, the link to the latere map is broken. I didn't try it before posting.

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Blimey, I'd hate to play you at Scrabble!

Thanks for the posting tip

The search for greatbritain7ppc.fbl continues on Crying or Very sad

12watch · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 12

Something very strange is going on

I'm delighted to say it's now working Cheers!

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