Does anyone know if the GPS be upgraded or replaced from any gps disk? (i.e...tom tom...etc)
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I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.
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Answer from Titantech: Can you find a hole in the GPS slot or SD card slot? Or you can find it in your user manual.
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Go to www.TomTom.com/getstarted the new devices use a web based updater not the home software.
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Mr Keh, I bricked my unit as well years ago with your update, and I assure you I followed the procedure to the letter and did not have any power glitch during the update. The update system and product is clearly faulty. But, two years ago, when I had the issue, I simply purchased a Garmin unit, and I have warned dozens of people away from Magellan products ever since.
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That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).
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I bought one during Prime day and received it on July 16th 2015. The one I received had maps of both North America and Europe pre-loaded. I plugged it in and both maps updated (put a 32GB SD card in mine first that I had already) without issue. My Tom Tom account shows lifetime updates for both maps. Hope this helps others trying to decide.
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it just says tom tom rider on the box? i cannot get it to hook up on the tom tom maps,even though it is downloaded?
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You can get a new battery on e-bay and there is probably video of the proceedure on youtube, otherwise will need to purchase a new GPS. I would recommend a Garmin as I like the Garmins much better than the Tomtoms and I have owned two in the past. I hope this helps!
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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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I think the gps update by itself but i doub it this stereo it's a piece of junk im sorry but it's the truth...
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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Have to agree with comments regarding refurb units. Buyer beware however that the maps will almost never be the newest available and my units maps were three updates old. The cost to buy the new maps would have meant the refurb unit + map upgrade would be same price as a new unit. Mmmmm. Aside from that annoyance and the refusal of TomTom to allow a free upgrade to new maps, the unit looks good as a new one.
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Use the TomTom Home software that comes inside the GPS. When you hook up your GPS to your computer with usb, you should be able to see the TomTom device drive. Open it, find the setup program and install TomTom Home software. You can manage anything you want using the software including deleting unused voices etc etc.
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Just bought a new 855 and installed the software updates (to version 4.70) before using it. Then, about 1.5 hours into its first trip, the unit froze. I just sent a help request to Garmin, and am anxious to see what they say.
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Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
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Unlike these other morons that have the unit wired wrong. (If the unit resets, you have it wired wrong!) Yes, you can update the GPS maps. It is done via a dedicated SDHC card.
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.