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Let me just point out that i never upgraded to versions 3.0 or 3.10 when they was released. Is this the reason why my unit works on filmware 3.20.
Well conventional wisdom says it shouldn't make any difference.
However, it's rather hard to ignore the numerous, anecdotal accounts in here, that suggest that the buggy firmware versions do, in some odd way, permanently "tattoo" the i3s.
Let me just point out that i never upgraded to versions 3.0 or 3.10 when they was released. Is this the reason why my unit works on filmware 3.20.
Sorry guys, I have 3.10 then 3.20 and no problems. I think the issue is that we all think that there are 2 models of i3, those with internal Maps, and those without. Reading through all of the posts I think there are at least 4 (possibly more). Those with Internal Maps that work on Newer Firmware, Those without Internal Maps that work on Newer Firmware, then the same again that don't work on Newer Firmware (by newer firmware I mean anything higher than 2.82 Beta).
I'm not sure how to prove this though, is there a hidden model number or part number or something that we can compare? _________________ Garmin i3
Firmware 3.4
Also people seem to be confusing units that come with transflash WITHOUT maps (maps installed on internal memory) with units with a transflash card WITH the maps installed on the card itself.
Reading through these posts it seems that units with the MAPS ON THE TF CARD (will have audio version 2.0) are suffering with the software bug.
Also people seem to be confusing units that come with transflash WITHOUT maps (maps installed on internal memory) with units with a transflash card WITH the maps installed on the card itself.
Reading through these posts it seems that units with the MAPS ON THE TF CARD (will have audio version 2.0) are suffering with the software bug.
No, mine has internal memory and maps on the card, and seems to be fine so far.
I know the maps are on the card because if I take it out it prompts me to put it back in, and I know I have internal memory because I can write to it using poiloader.
Also people seem to be confusing units that come with transflash WITHOUT maps (maps installed on internal memory) with units with a transflash card WITH the maps installed on the card itself.
Reading through these posts it seems that units with the MAPS ON THE TF CARD (will have audio version 2.0) are suffering with the software bug.
No, mine has internal memory and maps on the card, and seems to be fine so far.
I know the maps are on the card because if I take it out it prompts me to put it back in, and I know I have internal memory because I can write to it using poiloader.
It has audio 2.5 as well.
You see my point about the confusion. Your i3 CAN NOT have the maps on the card and at the same time have audio version 2.5. The highest the audio version can go to on the units where the maps are on the card is 2.0. Your unit has the maps on the internal memory (the newer version of the i3). See here:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=46240&start=0
Well mine has maps on internal memory so is the newer version and poi's on card, this was my first upgrade from 2.70 and it didn't like it. I can't see any pattern as to why some work and others don't.
You see my point about the confusion. Your i3 CAN NOT have the maps on the card and at the same time have audio version 2.5. The highest the audio version can go to on the units where the maps are on the card is 2.0. Your unit has the maps on the internal memory (the newer version of the i3). See here:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=46240&start=0
Hey,
I dont want to start an argument, but I can prove it.
1. POI Loader gives me two options, the I3 and the card reader connected to my pc (not definite proof but read on)
2. If I take the card out and turn on the i3 it tells me to load maps onto it (meaning the maps are NOT on internal memory).
3. The about page definitely says audio version 2.5.
Ive taken some screenshots to show you (sorry about the bad quality, went a bit too close in macro mode)
Joined: Sep 05, 2006 Posts: 55 Location: East Bristol
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject:
Have to agree with Nitelife, i have also removed the card and am prompted to load maps, but i can still load poi's to internal memory, put the card back in and eh voila, all working as it should, and audio version 2.50.
Now also running FW 3.20 no problems so far and much improved searching for poi's.
Incidentally mine was originally destined for the French market as when registered with garmin it says so, but only bought 1 month ago. _________________ Don't eat yellow snow
i3, on the middle of the dash, works just fine!
There are things that I know and you don't know, there are things that you know that i don't know, but always remember there is much that we both don't know.
Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 1417 Location: swindon uk
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:59 am Post subject:
Almahadeus, sorry mate you're wrong...i to have mapping on the card and audio version 2.5...and having had problems with v3.20 i went back to v2.7, still retaining audio v2.5....... _________________ ***************************
Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 113 Location: Nottingham
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:40 pm Post subject:
I've tried all versions from 2.7 and have always gone back to 2.7.
Upgraded to 3.2 last week and, when I first used it, thought 'back to 2.7 again'.
I had the map freezing, the speedo freezing and the only way to get it going again was to switch off and restart. Was also getting 'low battery' warning so I wondered if that could be the problem.
Recharged the batteries and, since then have had no problems at all apart from the odd slow map update but no worse than 2.7. I shall now be sticking to 3.2. (for the time being :D )
in map mode, it either works REALLLLY WELLL or it locks in 1 position sometiomes when im far up the road, pressing back and reloadin VIEW MAP unlocks it, but it can be annoying, but at most times it works really good
also in nav mode, when u press start navigating, the screen goes white (after its 100% routed), the directions at top are accurate but it takes a change in the map route for it not to be white. (3d mode)
i.e. if im on a roundabout when it reaches 100%, it will stay white until the next instruction, i.e. coming off the roundabout
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