I know I'm digging this thread up but could someone please repost the Australian maps?

All the links are dead

hey I am new here and I have just bought this item and i know it is old, but can someone link me the full instructions and the latest maps for Australia. Thanks

Just downloaded the R19 aussie maps from here

http://gpsunderground.com/forum/igo-maps/13113-igo8-primo-australia-whereis-r18-3-2011-07-new-zealand-r7-3-2011-07-maps-pois-speed-7.html

they definatley loaded and are working fine although my map version still says 02.000400

Hi Guys,

I am a late bloomer with regards to owning AVIC. I would like to know where can I download the files from the first post. Is someone here still have them? I am buying an F500BT from US and I want to put australian map...

Please help guys,

Thanks in advance,

JH

Does anyone here have the australian firmware... bought the thing second hand and hasnt loaded since. the supposed australian firmware sd card had all the files swapped out with hardstyle.

Usual Disclaimer:

These files are for hobbyist use only. Use them at your own risk I can not be responsible for your actions if something goes wrong. Make sure you take a backup of your system prior to any changes

 

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This Update is for V3 Firmware only

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Contained in this release:

Test mode for V3

Australian Sensis R16.1 Map (Released June 09)

3D Bulidings

3D Petrol Stations

Updated POI's

Updated Speed Cam

Spoken Street Name Corections (Phoneme.ph file)

Map Warning Bypass

Updated EzRider

Updated SYS.TXT

Udated Map License files

Updated Terrain (more detailed evevations)

 

This release has been tested on the Australian AVIC-F900BT

 

Download files from

{C}http://www.4shared.com/file/160754980/9 ... part1.html{C}

{C}http://www.4shared.com/file/160828063/9 ... part2.html{C}

 

or

 

{C}http://www.4shared.com/dir/24382274/615 ... dates.html{C}

 

 

Instructions

This update will just fit on a 1Gb SD card but it is advisable to use a SD card greater than 1Gb.

 

1. Start your AVIC normally and verify you have the V2 Firmware installed.

 

2. Check your map version.

Go into Settings / Navi Settings / About / Maps

Your Maps will display Sensis R15.1

 

3. Check your frirmware version.

Go into Settings / System Settings / Service Information

Next to Version you must have 3.xxxxxx

 

4. Extract this update to the root of an empty SD card. Do not modify the directory structure and extract both files. The best software to extract with is winrar

 

5. Insert the SD card and Start the AVIC

 

6. Use Test mode to backup your unit.

Make a Directory called "Backup" on the below storage card and copy "My Flash Disk" to this directory

Read the AVIC411 Faq's If you are unsure on Test Mode or make a backup

 

7. Copy The directories below Storage Card\My Flash Disk to "My Flash Disk" on your AVIC.

Overwrite files as needed

 

8. Restart Your AVIC

 

9. Verify you have the new Maps

Go into Settings / Navi Settings / About / Maps

The Map will now be "Australia R16dot1 Sensis

 

10. Verify you have Buildings Working. Zoom into a CBD location to see buildings

 

11. Verify you have updated POI's.

Open POI's and search for McDonalds, you will find it under restaurants if browsing POI's

 

12. Verify Warning Bypass. Go to the map scraeen and restart the AVIC. Press Map and check the warning is bypassed

 

 

Enjoy

34by151

Hey man. Any chance you'd be able to reupload these somewhere? Would seriously, seriously save my life.