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shadow786
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 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: TomTom 720 Clear Flash Tool ? |
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Sorry I no it sounds like a stupid question but I gotta no what is a
Clear Flash tool ? what does it do to your tomtom and when should you use it ? is it same as resetting your tomtom or  is it just another name for reset |
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Oldboy
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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It's a Utility Tool that Clears redundant files from the Core Memory of the Device. Bit like clearing the %Temp% Folder on the PC.
It's not the same as a Reset.
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Tim Buxton
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom 720 Clear Flash Tool ? |
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| shadow786 wrote: | Sorry I no it sounds like a stupid question but I gotta no what is a
Clear Flash tool ? what does it do to your tomtom and when should you use it ? is it same as resetting your tomtom or is it just another name for reset |
The name is probably a bit of a giveaway. It sounds like it clears everything from the device's flash memory. Best left alone unless you know what you're doing.
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if1977
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: Re: TomTom 720 Clear Flash Tool ? |
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| shadow786 wrote: | Sorry I no it sounds like a stupid question but I gotta no what is a
Clear Flash tool ? what does it do to your tomtom and when should you use it ? is it same as resetting your tomtom or is it just another name for reset |
Is there any particular reason you think you might need it or are you just asking out of curiosity. 
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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THIS FAQ on the TomTom support site explains some of the reasons why you would need to use the Clear Flash tool, and gives instructions on how to download and use it.
To quote from it:
| Quote: | If you are having one of the problems described below, it could be that there are too many files in the flash memory on your device:
* You are unable to activate the map on your TomTom device even though you have a valid product code.
* You have to enter the passkey every time you connect your TomTom device with your mobile phone.
* Your settings are not saved when you turn your TomTom device on and off.
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To put your mind at rest, it does NOT clear ALL the Flash Memory, otherwise TT One 3rd Edition and Go 520/720 users would lose all their maps! It only clears the area of memory used to store some settings. |
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