Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - GO530 stuck on opening start-up screen screen - Help please
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

GO530 stuck on opening start-up screen screen - Help please

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Portable Navigation Devices
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:56 pm    Post subject: GO530 stuck on opening start-up screen screen - Help please Reply with quote

I have been keeping my GO530 up to date ,including maps and operating system. But seem to have corrupted some files along the way and now unit will not open further than the start up screen.
When I connect to TomTom HOME I can access all maps etc but not when disconnected.
I have the same problem whether I am using my latest backup on sd card in the unit or not.
Can anyone point me to a solution?
Thanks
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
dhn
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Oct 08, 2007
Posts: 2544
Location: Toronto CANADA

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anything here help? Especially links at bottom of page.
_________________
David
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for link dhn.

I have followed the links at bottom of page and appear to have reinstalled an updated version of Home application , however it doesn't seem to have made any differance.

The unit still freezes at the startup screen
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for link dhn.

I have followed the links at bottom of page and appear to have reinstalled an updated version of Home application , however it doesn't seem to have made any differance.

The unit still freezes at the startup screen
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Calomax
Lifetime Member


Joined: Sep 30, 2005
Posts: 988
Location: St Martin's, Guernsey

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First backup your device using Windows Explorer, not HOME. Then there are two things are worth trying,

Operate your device in HOME then edit a favourite or delete or create one.

If that doesn't work, look for a file called mapsettings.cfg on your device and delete it. A new blank one will be created but you will lose your favourites and and any POI warnings you might have set up, but it should get you up and running.
_________________
TT Go Essential
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Calomax,

Although I can open HOME it will not now let me operate my device , it is blanked out.

I have also deleted the "mapsettings.cfg" on my unit using windows, but have not made any progress.

The unit will not now turn off using on/off button and I now have to use the reset button.

HOME indicates that the device is up to date

Not thown it out of window, yet!
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Andy_P
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jun 04, 2005
Posts: 19991
Location: West and Southwest London

PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Once you have made that backup, delete all the "loose" files (ie the ones NOT in a folder opn the TomTom. Also delete the contents of the Home/downloads/complete/program folder on the PC.
Then connect to Home and select Update. It should download a fresh set of the system files.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Andy,

I havn't had opportunity to try your suggestions , but will try later this morning.

Fingers crossed, window closed for time being.
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
frenchdicky
Lifetime Member


Joined: Oct 16, 2005
Posts: 36
Location: South East

PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Andy and others,

I have now reinstalled all files and have a fully working unit.

Much appreciated.
_________________
TT GO 6100
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Portable Navigation Devices All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.034 (27 Mar 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping