Software Upgrade & new GB Maps

swanwick3 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Posts: 6

I would appreciate help on the following:
My device is a Tomtom Go 300. The S/W version is 5.201. and I have the speed camera database (with voices) loaded from this site.
I am aware that the latest version of S/W is 6.520 and new GB maps are available. I have installed, but not used Tomtom Home on my PC.
My questions are: Is it worth installing the new software? Will this affect the operation of the speed cameras? What is the best/easiest way to do either one or both of the above?
Thanks in anticipation.

BodgerBaz · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

It's usually a good idea to upgrade to new software where it comes out as it is often brought to fix earlier errors/bugs.

Upgrading the software will install a new data.chk file so your voice warnings will revert back to the default bells and boings unless you are using OGG file voice warnings. If you arn't using the OGG files you could download the appropriate updated data.chk file so the voice warnings are re-established.

I'd be inclined to use the TomTom HOME facility to keep your GO up to date with correct versions and to allow you to make backups (which you should do before commencing ANY upgrade).

Bodger

thebinman · Banned Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 770

Just download the latest firmware from here:
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/oldboy/TomTomUpdates/index.html

swanwick3 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Posts: 6

Binman - I am not too experienced in this game. How do I apply the upgade after I have downloaded from the site you suggest? Will I still have to install a new data.chk file?

Thank you

thebinman · Banned Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 770

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

And yes, you always need the correct numbered version of the replacement data.chk for your software version - UNLESS you switch over to using .ogg audio files (as discussed at length here), then you can leave the original TomTom supplied data.chk in place and never have to think about it again!

swanwick3 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Posts: 6

BodgerBaz, thebinman, Andy_P2002
Thank you all for your help. I have successfully upgraded to 6.520 and the sound alerts have been restored. Will have to check it out further but so far so good. Next step is the GB map upgrade.
Thanks again.

BodgerBaz · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:49 am Post subject:

I'm glad you got it working.

At some point it might pay to experiment with the OGG file spoken voices alternative (documented in great detail elsewhere). It will then mean that whenever a newer software version comes out you won't have to go through this again.

Bodger

bazzza · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: New WE Maps

I have just downloaded and installed, via TT Home, the new Western Europe maps. I prepared for this by replacing the original SD card with a new 2GB Viking High Speed one, onto which I copied my original card. I then checked that it all still worked ok.
The maps downloaded and installed without a problem, but my TT doesn't seem any different. I tried to navigate to a foreign destination but all it gave me were British destinations. I tried to navigate to a point on a map but the only map it showed me was of the UK. I bet I've done (or not done) something really stupid, but can you guys help? Crying or Very sad

Bazzza
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Bazzza
TTGO520 Version 9.430
Western & Central Europe Maps
Iphone 6
TT Via 135M
GO520 WiFi

kartracer · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

Bazza,

Your new map has been installed alongside the existing one rather than replacing it. Just switch maps:
Change preferences/ Switch map / select the Western Europe map.
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Tim Buxton · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject:

Have you tried switching map?
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Tim

bazzza · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tim and Kam. All ok now. I told you it would be something stupid. :P
Bazzza
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Bazzza
TTGO520 Version 9.430
Western & Central Europe Maps
Iphone 6
TT Via 135M
GO520 WiFi

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