mythbai Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The countdown starts from the first time that the unit sees a GPS signal. From that point, you are eligible to receive the latest maps released within 45 days of the GPS signal. So, if you got your first GPS signal on Jan 1, and they released a map update on Feb 14... and it's now Apr 6, then you are permitted to get the Feb 14 update for free. If that update was released on Feb 15 (46 days after) you would have to buy it, but you are still allowed to get the previous update. At least that is how the Naviextras support rep explained it to me. Yeah, it seems this is the case for all if not most ppl. Jshen said the same thing. The date you started receiving signal determined the latest version you can get. I guess I'll have to pay over $129 for the map update in future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodscomp Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I just installed my 6000NEX after it sat in the box for the past ten months.. Hooked up the gps etc. Updated the firmware. The installed maps are 2013 Q2. Naviextras says I have the most up to date maps for my product but offers me to purchase regions of 2014 Q2 for $70 a region with no option for a complete map update and the west region is missing. Spoke to Pioneer who says they can not help me because the shop I bought my unit from is not an authorized seller any longer (though they were when I got it). And naviextras says all there maps that are listed is what I am eligible for. Granted I just installed this last week. My question is has anyone noticed a change to what is available for maps that matches what I am seeing? Oh and the Pioneer tech told me on the phone "why are you installing a year old model now"? What arrogance, I took that as you need to buy a new unit every year if you want the latest maps. I am ready to ditch this unit and buy an Alpine INE-W957HD. At least Naviextras lists there maps as being 2014 Q4 with an option to buy the continent for $60. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhren Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is that update info from "main page" in toolbox or the "update page". Sorry for lack of specific wording... 600 miles from my desktop. As I recall, only pay-for updates are listed on the "main page". You'll only get to free updates on the other page... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrcole Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just bought a 6100nex an was shocked it doesnt come with free updates. What GPS doesn't have free updates nowadays! Or am I missing something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donmontalvo Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I guess the joke is in those of us who jumped on the first AVIC NEX models: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Car_Electronics/Firmware%20Update%20Files/NEX%20Map%20Update_Naviextras/Map%20Update%20Notification_FINAL.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 This has to hurt, considering you live in Philly, literally right in the backdoor to these affected update areas I guess the joke is in those of us who jumped on the first AVIC NEX models: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Car_Electronics/Firmware%20Update%20Files/NEX%20Map%20Update_Naviextras/Map%20Update%20Notification_FINAL.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donmontalvo Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Yea, I'm not giving Pioneer any more of my money. Meh, they just released the Q1 2015 update, and it is Q1 2016 in a few days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huddy Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Yea, I'm not giving Pioneer any more of my money. Meh, they just released the Q1 2015 update, and it is Q1 2016 in a few days! I'm not updating until 2016 Versions come out. No sense in spending $129 for 2015 Q1 maps. My 2013 Q2 ones work fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sofakng Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I just thought about updating the maps on my AVIC-8000NEX and like most of you, it's $129 for the 2015.Q1 maps which seems insane. I thought (incorrectly) that all maps updates were free but I'm really disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Yea, I'm not giving Pioneer any more of my money. Meh, they just released the Q1 2015 update, and it is Q1 2016 in a few days! I thought you have a 5000NEX and the map screw up only affect x100NEX series? Anyhow do you know when did they release the Q1 2015 maps? I have until early February to update maps and wondering if there is any hope that they may drop another update in the next six weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdaddy496 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hey guys maybe yall could help me out. I need maps for Europe, more specifically germany. Any ideas on how to get maps for countries other than the u.s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huddy Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I thought you have a 5000NEX and the map screw up only affect x100NEX series? Anyhow do you know when did they release the Q1 2015 maps? I have until early February to update maps and wondering if there is any hope that they may drop another update in the next six weeks. 2015 Q2 just released today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 2015 Q2 just released today! Thanks for the update. However it looks like I won't be able to get it for free, as it appears the latest map guarantee only provides the latest map at the time of your first GPS fix. Mine was installed on Jan 1st, at that time only 2015 Q1 maps are available, so that's the only thing I can get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Update, I had to reinstall naviextra toolbox to get Q2 to show up and just successfully updated my unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huddy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Update, I had to reinstall naviextra toolbox to get Q2 to show up and just successfully updated my unit. How long did it take to upload to the headunit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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