map activation, update & such like

[Hirvevarra]

Want to ensure I don't do anything I'd regret...assistance required.

Am helping friend aquire used TomTom from another friend ( difficult situation to be in, trust me ). It has Map v605 orig TT 128Mb SD & Product card.

However, map has been updated by 4th party to GB & RofI v660, & this is on a branded 256Mb mini-SD.

I know updates are released on orig TT SD cards but do they still release s/w on disc or d/l - hence able to put on any SD?

If, for any reason, the unit misbehaves, would the code on the card for v605 still be used to re-activate v660 or should v660 have its own card/code?

Basically, I want to ensure Friend A buys a legit unit with legit s/w. Friend B has all the paperwork required for original kit ( receipts, etc.. ) but the v660 disc is not TT own, he has no TT update map install CD & no Activation card/code for v660 maps ( if at all required ).

I need to know if it is possible to have updated maps without new A.Card/Code on a non-TT SD card legitimately....not even sure whether update maps actually have/require new A.Card/Code so that would be helpful info too.

The reasonable 2nd hand price is the issue, so no suggesting a BNIB unit from Halfords, please!

I have little or no experience of the scams surrounding TT & maps, etc.. so an experienced opinion on whether or not to recommend this unit would be much appreciated.

[Oldboy]

The Software is always free, and available. So no problem.

The Maps require a Product Code for Activation. The 605 Product Code will not Activate a 660 Map.

You can put any TT Software/Map on any SD Card. It's not tied to the Original Card.

To answer your question, it would be legit if you have the Map Product Code.
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Richard

TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120

[Hirvevarra]

Oldboy.

No Product Code for v660 available so I draw obvious conclusions. It is activated but without codes I guess there will be no support offered/given & probably invalidates everything from a TT point of view.

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