How are the maps upgraded and are they free?
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I have no idea I have not been able to find out Melvin I see you said yes were and how may I ask
1927266
Nope, these are not SW upgrades nor Firmware upgrades you can get later. Some of these features are Hardware capabilities so you do not get additional capabilities as time goes by. SW upgrades tends to be bug fixes or new additions of the map data. IN my observaton, Garmin will add back "some" of these capabilities in a future model line.
13607
I have recently been in touch with Pioneer about this and to date they don't have a map upgrade available. Seems weird since the maps are getting fairly old but I guess keeping the maps up to date isn't a priority with Pioneer. Just another annoyance with a unit that I have been very disappointed with.
1549374
You can order the maps or firmware upgrade from the seller you purchased from. I have these. Thanks.
1392413
Should you receive a unit with the older maps:Several of us who received the older v. 8 maps have been promised the new v. 2008 maps at no charge when the DVD is available. Can't promise, but Garmin was very nice to me about getting the map updates. I contacted techsupp, but others have also contacted product support with success. Hopefully Garmin has changed their policy to provide the map updates for free now, if you've purchased since the new version started shipping.
1004579
The updates are free, the upgrade (I.e. LR 6) will not be free. You can use this version forever if you choose to!
134796
I'd just like to mention here, since a lot of the bad reviews are based around this problem, that the problem is FIXED. I did a full free map upgrade, software upgrade, even added new POIs and voices. No errors, and everything is still working fine. The only thing I have deleted is the non-english voices.
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you have 30 days for free map upgrades. in TomTom Home go to File->latest map guarantee. Use it as many times as you want in the first 30 days. Also, there is an extra Shopping POI database available for download for free. Remember to back up your TT before the download.
1457498
No you have to pay for map updates. The maps that come with it are pretty up-to-date, but not the most up-to-date. The unit gives you a website to go to for updates, and the process is pretty straightforward, but it does cost some money
1668936
Hi Eddie.Maps are currently updated to the latest version (late 2013). I suspect newer ones coming out soon though. They are updated using a SD card. You can purchase new ones on pioneers website or download them (hint. Avic411.com usually posts them a few weeks after public release)Let me know if you have any other questions
1389070
You get a one-time map update with the package, which allows for the latest maps from Garmin to be loaded. It is fairly straight forward once you download their software.
754423
Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
725401
Here's the update link: http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00810-05Note: Map update is NOT free on this model.
5605
I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net
828230
Yes, you do have to pay for updates.Garmin just released updated maps. They are FREE for recent buyers of other units. But, Garmin will NOT give a free copy to buyers of the Garmin i5.The updated maps cost $70.
1781919
There are other maps available. If you get the additional maps & load them I can't see where you'd have any problems.
2275056
Go to their website and download the upgrade. It will tell you there if there is a charge. Seems to me I remember there is a fee based update structure.