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Andy_P
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 Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject: Navcore 8.301 now being offered by Home for X20 Devices |
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I *hope* it will cure the screen refresh and stuttering voice problems but somehow I don't think it will... 
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mickrichardson535
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Home Is Now Offering Navcore 8.301 For X20 Devices |
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| Andy_P wrote: | | I *hope* it will cure the screen refresh and stuttering voice problems but somehow I don't think it will... |
It'll be interesting to see what difference it does make - I never suffered the screen refresh issue - and managed to cure the stutter with a soft reset with power connected.
I did however, lose the RDS TMC functionality that I had working perfectly before the last update. Hopefully, it'll come back now!
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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TomTom are being characteristically quiet with no announcement of this. As in the past we'll doubtless get some PR launching it tomorrow by which time it'll be old news 
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Out of interest, what build number are you being offered?
Once installed you can check by tapping the signal strength bars, then by tapping the small "version" box on the next screen.
This will give you a full page of text showing the full version and build number (as well as your map name and version and a lot of other techy stuff). |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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mmmmm might be 1st bug ..can anyone check to see if they can operate their tomtom from home ..I keep getting "this function is not yet supported for your navigation device or operating system" ...i have xp home ???
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hazzamon
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Andy_P wrote: | | Out of interest, what build number are you being offered |
Just installed it on my GO 520, I'm getting: | Code: | | App 8.301 (9736/090114) OS:244890 |
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mickrichardson535
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Mine reports
App 8.301 (9736/090114) OS:244890
GPS v1.20 Boot 5.5015
WE map v815.2003
hopefully that makes sesne.
others refer to navcore - I assume that's the same as the App reference.?
Should add it's a TTG 720T |
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mickrichardson535
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| andy-c1 wrote: | | mmmmm might be 1st bug ..can anyone check to see if they can operate their tomtom from home ..I keep getting "this function is not yet supported for your navigation device or operating system" ...i have xp home ??? |
I had that.
Reboot the pc - and reset the TT device with the use of a pin.
Mine works fine since I did that.
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks both, for the info on build number 
| mickrichardson535 wrote: | | others refer to navcore - I assume that's the same as the App reference.? |
Yes, "Navcore" is TomTom's own name for the operating system software, so they tend to refer to "Navcore 8" or "Navcore v8.301".
| andy-c1 wrote: | | mmmmm might be 1st bug ..can anyone check to see if they can operate their tomtom from home ..I keep getting "this function is not yet supported for your navigation device or operating system" |
I've been running a beta version of 8.301 and the emulator in Home hasn't been working upto now.
It's not a bug as such,just that TT need to make a new .dll file available to Home in order to make it work. Usually they are a few days behind.
I just checked and it is still not working for me. Either that is down to the different build number or it is still not available (which is normal for TT).
I'm rather surprised if it is working for 'mickrichardson535'. Did Home download a new file when you tried it, Mick? |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Since you had your hands on a ß version, Andy, would it be ok if you now made public your experiences with the firmware vis-vis:
1) stuttering
2) Slow screen refresh
3) fm transmission for navigation
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mickrichardson535
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Andy_P wrote: | Thanks both, for the info on build number
| mickrichardson535 wrote: | | others refer to navcore - I assume that's the same as the App reference.? |
Yes, "Navcore" is TomTom's own name for the operating system software, so they tend to refer to "Navcore 8" or "Navcore v8.301".
| andy-c1 wrote: | | mmmmm might be 1st bug ..can anyone check to see if they can operate their tomtom from home ..I keep getting "this function is not yet supported for your navigation device or operating system" |
I've been running a beta version of 8.301 and the emulator in Home hasn't been working upto now.
It's not a bug as such,just that TT need to make a new .dll file available to Home in order to make it work. Usually they are a few days behind.
I just checked and it is still not working for me. Either that is down to the different build number or it is still not available (which is normal for TT).
I'm rather surprised if it is working for 'mickrichardson535'. Did Home download a new file when you tried it, Mick? |
Well, it was working!
Isn't now.
Bl**dy typical!
I have had the computer on and off a couple of times since I updated the software on the TTG - may be that had something to do with it.?
Why can't TomTom do it all right first time? 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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It was also offered for the x30 range. Cannot see any changes yet.
It will not operate under Home until the correct version dll is released.
I wonder why the download is called salzburg?
8.301.go530-go730-go930.CAB-navcore-SALZBURG.cab
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| mickrichardson535 wrote: | Mine reports
App 8.301 (9736/090114) OS:244890
GPS v1.20 Boot 5.5015
WE map v815.2003
hopefully that makes sesne.
others refer to navcore - I assume that's the same as the App reference.?
Should add it's a TTG 720T |
mine goes to,
App 8.300 (9732/081030) OS:244890
GPS v1.20. Boot 5.5015
WE v815.2003
Anyone know why the difference?? What does it mean??
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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| dhn wrote: | Since you had your hands on a ß version, Andy, would it be ok if you now made public your experiences with the firmware vis-vis:
1) stuttering
2) Slow screen refresh
3) fm transmission for navigation |
To answer your question just look at Andy P's first posting above.... It doesnt sound like he thinks it has cured the problems! "I *hope* it will cure the screen refresh and stuttering voice problems but somehow I don't think it will..." |
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Is it the same build number as the beta AndyP?
If so, it is probably not much better than 8.300!
I will wait a day or two before trying (new maps tomorrow anyone?????)
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