Old device but needs update, but I don’t like new style software
Geordieric
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Hi all
I’m a taxi driver and I have had a 530 go for a long time doing annual update and have just ran for last year or so without a map update.
I was notified from Tom tom that my device wouldn’t allow updates a year or more back.
I understand this and they said due to device memory size.
I was offered a loyalty discount but was cheaper to get from currys.
I bought tried one of the new style 42 ones and really don’t like the set up which the old one is much better and faster.
Is there any of the newer ones have a different set up on a higher spec ?
My old 530 has a sd card slot is there anyway of getting a latest map on an sd card and using that ?
Or could anyone recommend what devices might be about anywhere wether used or just sitting on a dusty shelf with the old style software and will still do valid updates?
Hoping to get sorted with some common sense?
Thanks
I’m a taxi driver and I have had a 530 go for a long time doing annual update and have just ran for last year or so without a map update.
I was notified from Tom tom that my device wouldn’t allow updates a year or more back.
I understand this and they said due to device memory size.
I was offered a loyalty discount but was cheaper to get from currys.
I bought tried one of the new style 42 ones and really don’t like the set up which the old one is much better and faster.
Is there any of the newer ones have a different set up on a higher spec ?
My old 530 has a sd card slot is there anyway of getting a latest map on an sd card and using that ?
Or could anyone recommend what devices might be about anywhere wether used or just sitting on a dusty shelf with the old style software and will still do valid updates?
Hoping to get sorted with some common sense?
Thanks
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Time to look for an alternative make I reckon as TT have basically "dumped you"
https://us.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23509/locale/en_US0 -
@Geordieric
Please answer my poll here https://en.discussions.tomtom.com/go-x00-x50-series-one-start-ease-xl-xxl-tomtom-home-23/tomtom-announced-your-device-end-of-life-1030125
Unfortunately Tom2 have declared your device "Eol" so there will be no more updates0 -
I have no actual problem they have moved forward.
Obviously not happy but this happens.
Just being nosey if a work around.
But if I could say get a new map on an SD card say from a different model, but still old version, then put that card into my unit
I prefer and want to stay tomtom but the new software is so slow, I used a brand new 42 go with all the updates done, but every screen push had s big delay, and if it was changing screen it would take 1-2 seconds each time
I had a quick go of a garmin unit and was much more responsive. And had a modern tomtom side by side
But if no work around, looks like my decision made for me :-(0
