How do I update maps to v9 on an i3

dorks · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 24, 2007 Posts: 3

I have an i3 and have sent off and received the CD with the V9 maps on it.

I have now got a 1gb micro SD card which I have installed into the unit.

I installed the maps onto my computer, but am struggling to work out how to get the maps onto my i3. Confused

I connected the unit and told the machine that the unlock code was contained within the unit. It searched and was happy that it had it - however, the map itself on my computer screen still stated in the bottom right hand corner that the maps were still locked? Evil or Very Mad

I thought perhaps the computer screen hadn't refreshed or something, so I tried installing the maps anyway, but it kept saying I needed to add waypoints (and routes?) first. Can I not just add the whole map?

Please help as I have no idea what is going on?!!? .....or is there another idiot's guide on this site somewhere that already has the answer? Embarassed

mk_graham · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject:

Yup - just read through this post over here
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MaFt · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

you could try this: http://garminpoi.co.uk/load_maps.pdf
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Anita · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:55 pm Post subject:

I had the same problem, so phoned garmin. They said the unlock code I had was for v8, and gave me the v9 code over the phone. When I used that I was able to upload the maps to the i3 without further problems.
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dendroica · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 11, 2006 Posts: 7

My i3 has v8 maps and I want to upgrade to v9 (DvD apparently in post)

So, some questions:

1. Where are the maps held - on the unit or on the 256 SD card (my i3 is one which came with a card)

2. Can I update to my card (if this is where the maps are) by plugging the i3 unit into my PC via USB? (or do I need some kind of card reader?)

3. If I upgrade the maps, how much space will I have for POIs? Anyone else managed to do this with an i3 with 256 card?

Cheers

robowen · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 6

Anita · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject:

See HERE for Garmin's instructions on updating to v9 maps.
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robowen · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 6

Anita · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject:

Glad to hear it, Rob. It's simple when you know how!

I received the instructions from Garmin in response to an email I sent them prior to the DVDs being sent out. In an earlier thread I offered to email them to anyone who wanted them, but MaFt kindly offered to put them on his website instead. I must have sent them to around 50 people though!

Can't understand why Garmin didn't send them out with the DVDs or put them on the website. Confused

Edited to correct spelling of Garmin!
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robowen · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 6

unfortunately, I got another problem now !
The garmin unit wont come on now. Initially it froze when I clicked on show map, and after doing this several times I reset the unit holding all 3 buttons down.
Now, it freezes at the point of selecting english as the language.
It wont erase all data on the card either, I thought it might need erasing and then the new maps putting back on.

What do I do now ? aaarrrgggghhhh Heeeeelllllllllllp ! Crying or Very sad

I'm tempted to drop kick this bloomin thing over the houses across the street....its a pain int'tharse.
Rob

Anita · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject:

Did you back up the card to your pc before loading the v9 maps?

If so you could try copying the original files from your pc back to the card, using a card reader. If that works, buy a new card (a bigger one if you want to include some of Europe), load the v9 maps onto that, and copy the POI and Voice files from the v8 back up. Then you've at least still got the original card intact.

Or you could ring Garmin. They're usually very helpful.
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robowen · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 6

Anita · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:18 pm Post subject:

Then ring Garmin on 0808 238 0000 and explain what happened. They may be able to help you.

And if you do get it sorted out, make sure you back up your card! And the cards are so cheap now, it's worth putting the v9 maps on a new one, so you've still got the original if you have a problem with the new maps.
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robowen · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 6

update :
I sent it back to Garmin, they replaced it.
They sent it back with no maps on it at all :x
I'm really

with them, it would have been nothing for them to put the maps on it and test it. :x
I've gone to load the maps and I get a message telling me the maps are not unlocked.
I've been through all the steps of making sure everything is unlocked, got the code etc etc....it even tells me the v9 is unlocked, but when I send them to the unit, it then says they are not unlocked.
I really am gonna smash this thing shortly :x

Anyone help me please ?
Rob

Anita · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject:

Does the unlock code relate to the previous i3? If so you may need a different code to unlock the maps to the replacement unit. Can only suggest another call to Garmin.
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