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paulday
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Hi there
The new version of the file does not work with the new map version. I downloaded 7.9 a few evenings ago and then immediately bought version 8.15 of the UK map and TMC failed to work. Following the steps above brought the TMC back to life but the inaccurate delay times still remain.
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DeLorean
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Ive just updated my dads TT GO 510 to Navcore v7.900 this evening (19th Nov).
TomTom are still distributing the upgrade with the duff mctx.dat file 
TomTom obviously dont give a toss about all the problems their upgrade is causing 
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beaconlegal
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| Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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New version of the App downloaded today - ver 7.903
Installed no problem except, guess what?! Duff mctx file and no traffic information.
Have repaired the mctx as per earlier instructions on here and expect that when I go out again, TMC will once again work.
Will be interesting to see if the "1 minute" bug has now been fixed. But I bet it hasn't! |
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DeLorean
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Yep, arent TomTom fantastic
Updated my 910 to Navcore version 7.903 and had to fix the TMC mctx file again
TomTom obviously don't learn from their mistakes 
Lets see the multitude of new bugs this latest version has to offer 
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mullengers
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Since August 2008 my GO910 has been crashing terribly when trying to use my Nokia 6300 phone on BT Mobile (Vodafone) and the Tomtom GPRS Traffic service / Speed cameras.
The fault was something to do with any of the following:
1. Any time I ignored the route advise and Tomtom replanned and tried to get new traffic info - freeze, crash and reboot
2. Any time I was on the phone (via Tomtom's hands free or Bluetooth in-car handsfree) (incoming or outgoing call) and the Tomtom couldn't get is Traffic update via GPRS - freeze, crash and reboot
3. First thing in the morning when I turned the Tomtom on, first traffic update via GPRS or first speed cam update would result in a freeze, crash and reboot
All settings were lost since the last time I physically turned the Tomtom on and off.
Last week I put 7.900 on there and it was still crashing merrily.
I was shocked, but have to note, now that my GO910 has navcore 7.903 on it - IT HAS NOT CRASHED for two days! Sunday drove 100 miles and today 150 miles, not one Tomotm software crash or reboot. I even forced all the usual events above and no software crashes!
They still havn't fixed the auto day/night colours bug which means my GO910 gets "stuck" on nighttime mode when I turn it off in the windscreen mount (at night) and then back on in the cradle at home (day or night). Then, even when out of the cradle or screen mount its in nighttime mode! Also it can be in nighttime mode, but at 100% brightness when meant to be dim and dim when meant to be bright. Aweful at night time, quite blinding.
Glad they fixed the GPRS traffic crashing all the time though. |
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beaconlegal
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| One minute bug not fixed! |
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malarcy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:32 am Post subject: |
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My 910 was stable on bluetooth against a variety of phones until 7.900 - then it started the crash/hang/reboot comedy (has the same problem when the unit 1st went to version 7 way back when)
Was about to downgrade - back to 7.652 (I think) - when I connect up I was offered 7.903 - apparently only favourites fixed.
We'll see, I think my traffic has expired but I will try some handsfree stuff tomorrow and see if I have stable working unit again.
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andycabs
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Same 7.900 problem on TT910 here gents. TT Support have not a clue...did you resolve rhe problem or is it still ongoing?
Andy
| COLINRG wrote: | | emjaiuk wrote: | Has anyone used TMC with 7.9 yet? There's me thinking they might have fixed it with this version, but now i can't get anything at all!!! Just the rotating orange disc. i suppose it might be coincidence  |
Same here, seems to have  the TMC totally.  |
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mikealder
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| andycabs wrote: | Same 7.900 problem on TT910 here gents. TT Support have not a clue...did you resolve rhe problem or is it still ongoing?
Andy |
Andy, if you read back through the earlier posts within this thread the answer to the RDS issue has been resolved, a couple of people have got it working as can be seen below:
| pcaouolte wrote: | I have fixed the tmc problem on my GO510 
Before the update to 7.900 there was a file in the root of the device called mctx.dat. After the update to 7.900 this file had gone.
Tomtom have very quietly released another version of the update for the GO510 & GO710. This release, which is still called version 7.900, includes the mctx.dat file but the contents of the file have changed.
RDS-TMC does not work (for me) if the file is missing or with the new version of the file! Well done again tomtom, another triumph. 
Restoring the mctx.dat file from a backup prior to the 7.900 upgrade makes rds-tmc work again.
For those without a backup, the old version of mxtc.dat was simply a text file containing "22220" (without the quotes).
As always, take a backup before fiddling. |
| DeLorean wrote: | Hi pcaouolte,
After I posted my TMC problems, I found info on the net about TomTom missing mctx.dat and other files from their earlier v7.900 release (clever TomTom)
They also said that the mctx.dat file was required for the TMC to function.
I checked my 910 and it was there, so I had a look at the files contents.
mctx.dat after update:
TX01CVε .PQ'ξVN$dydGz~z
I then checked my backup of mctx.dat prior to upgrading to v7.900
mctx.dat file prior to upgrade:
22220
Humm.. something didn't look right, so I replaced the new mctx.dat file with my backed up copy.
Also locate (in the root of your TomTom) the folder "gns" and delete the file gnsdata.
The gnsdata file will automatically be recreated when your TomTom is next connected to your TMC reciever.
BINGO! TMC is now back up and running
As pcaouolte said, always backup your TomTom before tinkering about with it  |
Or, are you having other issues with the device running this release of Navcore on the device - Mike |
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andycabs
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| Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 1:36 am Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: |
Andy, if you read back through the earlier posts within this thread the answer to the RDS issue has been resolved, a couple of people have got it working as can be seen below:
Or, are you having other issues with the device running this release of Navcore on the device - Mike |
Hi Mike...thanks for reply. I was aware of the mctx file missing or corrupt. Also there is the gns folder missing "gnsdata" reported too. Could not be asked to fluff about so I have circumvented by loading up an old disk image with Navcore 7.162. TT910 is working with TMS and everything else it seems at the moment. I await with baited breath for the next problem thats bound to manifest resultant of 7.162.
Updating on "home" I am surprised not to see it try to prompt me to update to 7.9 again...must be honest, as things are now I wouldn't anyways, but funny its not offering? I seem to recall over a year ago that it was possible to force update of application, maps and anything else...cannot remember how...any idea if this is still a feature? When work quietens after new year "might" be tempted to download 7.9 and restore mctx if you think this will do the trick...provided I can find a 7.9? :O)
I may get a reply from TT support sometime, inconsiderate bumpkins are not working over Xmas....humbug eh! :O)
Best wishes and thanks again...all appreciated!!
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Oldboy
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| Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| andycabs wrote: | | Updating on "home" I am surprised not to see it try to prompt me to update to 7.9 again...must be honest, as things are now I wouldn't anyways, but funny its not offering? |
Probably because it can 'see' the download in the download folder.
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andycabs
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| Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| Oldboy wrote: | | Probably because it can 'see' the download in the download folder. |
Yes, this was the problem...I deleted these and current Navcore...7.9 offered by "home" and downloaded. Then amended the mctx to "22220" (still has TX01CVε .PQ'ξVN$dydGz~z
loading up...well done TT!  ) and deleted "gnsdata". TMC works!
Yet to look into this "always 1 minute delay" reported elsewhere on this forum but at least the thing seems to be working thanks to you guys..appreciated! |
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DeLorean
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I've never experienced this 1 minute delay problem
I had to go to Luton Airport and Southampton a few days ago and my 910 was spot on with traffic delays
There mus be a simple solution to this problem, we just need to find it 
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cjyoung
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| DeLorean wrote: | | There mus be a simple solution to this problem, we just need to find it |
I too have been suffering for a over a year with the 1 minute delay problem and have been chasing TomTom Support via a call I raised, but no answer yet.
As indicated in your comment I too think there is probably a simple answer; it does seem strange that there are a few 910s that do seem to work OK with TMC whilst the remainder suffer from the 1 minute problem.
Given yours is working OK, any chance you could PM me a directory listing of your TomTom so I could compare it against my device e.g with a DIR /S command on the root directory redirected to a file.
Hopefully,
Chris
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andycabs
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| cjyoung wrote: | | DeLorean wrote: | | There mus be a simple solution to this problem, we just need to find it |
I too have been suffering for a over a year with the 1 minute delay problem and have been chasing TomTom Support via a call I raised, but no answer yet.
As indicated in your comment I too think there is probably a simple answer; it does seem strange that there are a few 910s that do seem to work OK with TMC whilst the remainder suffer from the 1 minute problem.
Given yours is working OK, any chance you could PM me a directory listing of your TomTom so I could compare it against my device e.g with a DIR /S command on the root directory redirected to a file.
Hopefully,
Chris |
Chris, I seem not to have the problem so far...please give exact instruction how to get root dir via DIR/s to a file (I tried and could only get it in CMD window) and I will send you mine,
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