Satnav Launches GPS Navigation Software

kousik · 19th October 2010, 16:16

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Yes these maps are sent in microSD card. Package also has an microSD to SD adapter.

When they called up to confirm my order (475/- Garmin Maps) today, they said it is microSD only, they stopped supplying SD adapter. I don't mind because my Nuvi is small-screen, but otherwise you can buy an adapter for 50/- ... or check your drawer, you might discover one (came with your mobile phone's microSD card).

Kousik

Newpunter · 19th October 2010, 17:49

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Originally Posted by kousik

When they called up to confirm my order (475/- Garmin Maps) today, they said it is microSD only, they stopped supplying SD adapter. I don't mind because my Nuvi is small-screen, but otherwise you can buy an adapter for 50/- ... or check your drawer, you might discover one (came with your mobile phone's microSD card).

Kousik

When did you place the order? I had placed my order yesterday but the status is still "In Process" .

kousik · 19th October 2010, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Newpunter

When did you place the order? I had placed my order yesterday but the status is still "In Process" .

Placed my order at *checks email* 12:18pm.
Received the confirmation call at *checks mobile call list* 2:44pm.
Did not check order status afterwards but the nice lady who called told me they'll ship the microsd card today itself

and going to reach me in 2/3 days.

rrswift · 20th October 2010, 15:21

Thanks geeta, The coupon code worked and I have placed an order windows OS maps. Interestingly I send them an email before placing the order enquiring the memory card compatiblity for GOGO GPS PND and they have replied that map will be provided on a SD card.

rrswift · 27th October 2010, 15:07

I got the MAPS on CD, I was expecting the Maps on SD or microSD.

NetfreakBombay · 27th October 2010, 15:42

A call to customer care should fix that. I ordered Garmin maps, they sent an email link to download maps and sent a CD with maps for Windows devices (destinator format).

rrswift · 27th October 2010, 15:57

I called Customer support and was told to copy the "oneIndia" folder directly to existing Micro SD. The new map is available now on the PND for use.

The installation instructions that was provided with the CD did not work.

sameer551 · 2nd November 2010, 11:48

Hello, Just out of curiosity I am wondering if we could copy the content from micro sd card on to computer and then copy same version to some other sd card and use the same with multiple devices. Is it possible or if there is some hardware or software lock on these micro sd cards which refrains them from being copied.

NetfreakBombay · 2nd November 2010, 11:53

Yes, every SD card has a unique hardware ID. Maps are tied to that hardware ID.

If you copy maps to a different SD card, it would not work unless you provide unlock code. SD card that is shipped by provider already has this code in a file.

rrswift · 2nd November 2010, 12:48

I remember trying to copy the contents from a 1GB card to 8GB Card for the same PND device. Even after trying with the unlock code provided in the file it did not work. I tried formating the microSD with both FAT anf FAT32, but no luck.

sameer551 · 2nd November 2010, 13:12

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Yes, every SD card has a unique hardware ID. Maps are tied to that hardware ID.

If you copy maps to a different SD card, it would not work unless you provide unlock code. SD card that is shipped by provider already has this code in a file.

Thanks for the details. It was helpful to know the process.

sameer551 · 2nd November 2010, 13:13

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Originally Posted by rrswift

I remember trying to copy the contents from a 1GB card to 8GB Card for the same PND device. Even after trying with the unlock code provided in the file it did not work. I tried formating the microSD with both FAT anf FAT32, but no luck.

I see, so it seems like one has to buy it for each device separately if someone owns more than one device in family.

NetfreakBombay · 2nd November 2010, 13:37

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Originally Posted by rrswift

I remember trying to copy the contents from a 1GB card to 8GB Card for the same PND device. Even after trying with the unlock code provided in the file it did not work. I tried formating the microSD with both FAT anf FAT32, but no luck.

That is expected.

Unlock code is tied to specific SD card and would not work with other cards even on the same PND. However, if you call customer care, they might be willing to send you another code for the larger card.

geeta · 15th November 2010, 16:59

You can try formatting via phone. If you put "allow remote lock code" in your phone option and lock your phone with SMS. The password you put as remote lock code will unlock the micro SD card.

To activate this feature please follow :
Tools ->Settings ->Security ->Phone & SIM -> Allow remote lock

kousik · 16th November 2010, 15:48

The map will be locked by SD card's ID, and not the locking password of the card. So even if you unlock the card, the ID remains the same and map sticks to card only.

20th October 2010, 15:21	#109
rrswift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 31 Thanked: 10 Times	Thanks geeta, The coupon code worked and I have placed an order windows OS maps. Interestingly I send them an email before placing the order enquiring the memory card compatiblity for GOGO GPS PND and they have replied that map will be provided on a SD card.
	() Thanks

27th October 2010, 15:07	#110
rrswift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 31 Thanked: 10 Times	I got the MAPS on CD, I was expecting the Maps on SD or microSD.
	() Thanks

27th October 2010, 15:42	#111
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	A call to customer care should fix that. I ordered Garmin maps, they sent an email link to download maps and sent a CD with maps for Windows devices (destinator format).
	() Thanks

27th October 2010, 15:57	#112
rrswift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 31 Thanked: 10 Times	I called Customer support and was told to copy the "oneIndia" folder directly to existing Micro SD. The new map is available now on the PND for use. The installation instructions that was provided with the CD did not work.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2010, 11:48	#113
sameer551 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 309 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello, Just out of curiosity I am wondering if we could copy the content from micro sd card on to computer and then copy same version to some other sd card and use the same with multiple devices. Is it possible or if there is some hardware or software lock on these micro sd cards which refrains them from being copied.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2010, 11:53	#114
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	Yes, every SD card has a unique hardware ID. Maps are tied to that hardware ID. If you copy maps to a different SD card, it would not work unless you provide unlock code. SD card that is shipped by provider already has this code in a file.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2010, 12:48	#115
rrswift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 31 Thanked: 10 Times	I remember trying to copy the contents from a 1GB card to 8GB Card for the same PND device. Even after trying with the unlock code provided in the file it did not work. I tried formating the microSD with both FAT anf FAT32, but no luck.
	() Thanks

15th November 2010, 16:59	#119
geeta Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Patna Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	Unlock micro SD card You can try formatting via phone. If you put "allow remote lock code" in your phone option and lock your phone with SMS. The password you put as remote lock code will unlock the micro SD card. To activate this feature please follow : Tools ->Settings ->Security ->Phone & SIM -> Allow remote lock
	() Thanks

16th November 2010, 15:48	#120
kousik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 202 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	The map will be locked by SD card's ID, and not the locking password of the card. So even if you unlock the card, the ID remains the same and map sticks to card only.
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