"Has anyone in the UK used this and do they have any comments?"

yep I am. the Euro version works great.

For Maps you have to download the latest versions.

I did this and put them in the IGO\content folder booted from the same SD card and they were copied across.

I'm running th 2009 maps version. Even has the latest road changes in sheffield...

Maps and POIs have to be loaded yourself.

Once I've made the complete euro version with maps I'll upload it. But it will be a large file.

My version of Cmh928 mod and maps is approx 1.2GB this is why the mods come without maps.

I'm an absolute beginner so, If I can do it, I'm sure anyone can.

"Has anyone in the UK used this and do they have any comments?"

 

yep I am. the Euro version works great.

 

For Maps you have to download the latest versions.

I did this and put them in the IGO\content folder booted from the same SD card and they were copied across.

I'm running th 2009 maps version. Even has the latest road changes in sheffield...

 

Maps and POIs have to be loaded yourself.

Once I've made the complete euro version with maps I'll upload it. But it will be a large file.

My version of Cmh928 mod and maps is approx 1.2GB this is why the mods come without maps.

 

I'm an absolute beginner so, If I can do it, I'm sure anyone can.

Would really appreciate that.I am a UK user in Hull.My unit is great now that I have installed the Cmh928 mod.Far better than the Pioneer original.

Thanks for your response, much appreciated. As ever, you prompted a couple of supplemenatary questions:

1. From where did you download your maps and POI?

2.I use my SD card to store my clients' addresses as POI. Will this still work with this mod version.

3. Does the mod have an effect on the use of the phone and/or USB & iPhone connectivity?

4. Are you using the speed camera data that came with the mod. If yes where can you update it.

Really greatful.

Thanks

Colin

Thanks for your response, much appreciated. As ever, you prompted a couple of supplemenatary questions:

 

1. From where did you download your maps and POI?

2.I use my SD card to store my clients' addresses as POI. Will this still work with this mod version.

3. Does the mod have an effect on the use of the phone and/or USB & iPhone connectivity?

4. Are you using the speed camera data that came with the mod. If yes where can you update it.

 

Really greatful.

 

Thanks

 

Colin

1. Find the 2008.4 maps thread

2. Should work.

3. Does not affect it.

4. It is included in his latest mod.

I like to think ahead with any job, so I am trying to ensure that I will be able to update the speed camera file, before I do the mod. I have asked a couple of times on the forum from where I could update speedcamupdate.spud, but without any response.

So I have approached the problem a different way, and hope that someone can confirm that it's ok.

I have downloaded free tom-tom european speedcamera data from http://www.poigenie.co.uk/speed_cameras. I then converted this from ov2 format to IGO 2006 SE Plus format, which I think is the same as IGO8.0 format, using Export2IGO which I downloaded as a free utility.

The result looks like this:

X,Y,TYPE,SPEED,DirType,Direction

14.636687,46.680210,1,0,0,0

The file is called SpeedCamText.txt which I propose to use instead of the speedcamupdate.spud provided in the mod download. Each time I update I will merely replace the text file.

Does anyone know whether this will work?

Sorry if this has been covered before, but a search does not reveal the information I need.

Thanks

Colin

I like to think ahead with any job, so I am trying to ensure that I will be able to update the speed camera file, before I do the mod. I have asked a couple of times on the forum from where I could update speedcamupdate.spud, but without any response.

 

So I have approached the problem a different way, and hope that someone can confirm that it's ok.

 

I have downloaded free tom-tom european speedcamera data from http://www.poigenie.co.uk/speed_cameras. I then converted this from ov2 format to IGO 2006 SE Plus format, which I think is the same as IGO8.0 format, using Export2IGO which I downloaded as a free utility.

 

The result looks like this:

 

X,Y,TYPE,SPEED,DirType,Direction

14.636687,46.680210,1,0,0,0

 

The file is called SpeedCamText.txt which I propose to use instead of the speedcamupdate.spud provided in the mod download. Each time I update I will merely replace the text file.

 

Does anyone know whether this will work?

 

Sorry if this has been covered before, but a search does not reveal the information I need.

 

Thanks

 

Colin

This is pretty much the correct way of loading speed camera information into iGO. Just be prepared to wait for a while as iGO churns out the SPDB file.

Bluetooth stopped working immediately after the Mod.

WARNING doing this mod may cause your Bluetooth to stop working completely. It even deletes the version info in some cases. If this happens, try to do a hard reset. If the reset does not fix the issue, go to MyFlashDisk/User / userdata / iGO / Save and User / userdata / Setup and bluetooth in test mode and erase the contents and restart. If that fails you may need to re-install update V2.0 from Pioneer to regain control of your unit. Personally it is a hassle but it is worth it to have the friendlier GUI.

WARNING doing this mod may cause your Bluetooth to stop working completely. It even deletes the version info in some cases. If this happens, try to do a hard reset. If the reset does not fix the issue, go to MyFlashDisk/User / userdata / iGO / Save and User / userdata / Setup and bluetooth in test mode and erase the contents and restart. If that fails you may need to re-install update V2.0 from Pioneer to regain control of your unit. Personally it is a hassle but it is worth it to have the friendlier GUI.

stop spreading rumors, i have tried his mod and didn't have any of the problems you guys are having, this is one reason why cmh is leaving, you guys are pissing him off

WARNING doing this mod may cause your Bluetooth to stop working completely. It even deletes the version info in some cases. If this happens, try to do a hard reset. If the reset does not fix the issue, go to MyFlashDisk/User / userdata / iGO / Save and User / userdata / Setup and bluetooth in test mode and erase the contents and restart. If that fails you may need to re-install update V2.0 from Pioneer to regain control of your unit. Personally it is a hassle but it is worth it to have the friendlier GUI.

 

stop spreading rumors, i have tried his mod and didn't have any of the problems you guys are having, this is one reason why cmh is leaving, you guys are pissing him off

Dude, I'm informing people of an error, relax. My system was working fine this afternoon, I just did the mod a half hour ago and then there was no bluetooth. After a very small amount of research some people end up losing the BT instantly after this mod, some within a couple days, and a few don't lose it at all. Being that this mod was the only change to my system between this afternoon and this evening, and now the problem is occuring and several others have reported the same problem, I would call it more than an overwhelming coincidence. I think the mod is fantastic, but this bluetooth issue should be known by people before they install it. People should be aware of this risk.

WARNING doing this mod may cause your Bluetooth to stop working completely. It even deletes the version info in some cases. If this happens, try to do a hard reset. If the reset does not fix the issue, go to MyFlashDisk/User / userdata / iGO / Save and User / userdata / Setup and bluetooth in test mode and erase the contents and restart. If that fails you may need to re-install update V2.0 from Pioneer to regain control of your unit. Personally it is a hassle but it is worth it to have the friendlier GUI.

I have used everyone's mods..all versions, hacked my unit several times, and never had a bluetooth problem. The mods only mod the navi portion. I suggest you reload your Avi back to stock and leave it alone.

WARNING doing this mod may cause your Bluetooth to stop working completely. It even deletes the version info in some cases. If this happens, try to do a hard reset. If the reset does not fix the issue, go to MyFlashDisk/User / userdata / iGO / Save and User / userdata / Setup and bluetooth in test mode and erase the contents and restart. If that fails you may need to re-install update V2.0 from Pioneer to regain control of your unit. Personally it is a hassle but it is worth it to have the friendlier GUI.

I have used everyone's mods..all versions, hacked my unit several times, and never had a bluetooth problem. The mods only mod the navi portion. I suggest you reload your Avi back to stock and leave it alone.

Once again, I am not the only user reporting this type of issue with this specific mod. In my original message I state that it MAY cause the bluetooth to stop working. I'm not trying to bash the mod I think it is great, but after installing it and then having my bluetooth fail immediately I am trying to make sure other users know the risk. If I find another fix for the issue beyond what was posted earlier (which 2 of the 3 fixes allow people to keep the mod installed) I will post it. Once again, the mod is great, and there is most definately a bluetooth issue for some when installing this mod.

Funny, I had a bluetooth problem before I used this mod and it fixed it, go figure.... I would say try turning bt on and off on the navi and also on your phone, and if that doesn't work try deleting the profile and re pairing the phone. Should clear it up.

Funny, I had a bluetooth problem before I used this mod and it fixed it, go figure.... I would say try turning bt on and off on the navi and also on your phone, and if that doesn't work try deleting the profile and re pairing the phone. Should clear it up.

Yeah it seems to be hit or miss. I was unable to get the bluetooth to turn on at all, but restored it to the set up I had before. I will gradually install parts of this mod to see which part it was that my system doesn't like and possibly put together a separate package for people that had BT problems the first run through. Like I said before, I love the rest of the mods in this pack, I just need the hands free to work.

Has anyone who has carried out the mod on a european version had the bluetooth problem, or are all those reporting problems using the US version? I ask as there is a significant difference in the use, and maybe software, between the two versions. For example here in europe we do not have voice dialling.

Thanks

Colin

ok where is the link to download this program?

I found this on the internet:

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.p ... highlight=

As part of my preparation for this mod, I want to prepare an update SD Card. I know nothing about this sort of programming and so based upon what I have seen in other people's work I have prepared this:

MiTACAP

APL2

IGO

CONTENT

MapDBInfo.txt

BUILDING

austria.3dc

austria.3dl

DEM

MAP

UnitedKingdom7PPC8.0TA_2009.02.1_090511.fbl

POI

austria.poi

SPEEDCAM

UKSpeedCamText.txt

Testmode

45487613469745412354668745684665

70560201322534565929232100000201

CopyTool.exe

NNtestmode.exe

Each time the card is used I would insert the update files in the appropriate folder(s) on the SD card.

My questions are:

1. If this is put in the SD slot and the unit switched on, will the various updates be automatically loaded?

2. Assuming that these file names had been used previously, will this replace the speed camera database, austrian poi, uk map, and austrian buildings without duplication whilst leaving all the other files untouched including the file(s) in the DEM folder.

Thanks

Colin

As part of my preparation for this mod, I want to prepare an update SD Card. I know nothing about this sort of programming and so based upon what I have seen in other people's work I have prepared this:

 

MiTACAP

APL2

IGO

CONTENT

MapDBInfo.txt

BUILDING

austria.3dc

austria.3dl

DEM

MAP

UnitedKingdom7PPC8.0TA_2009.02.1_090511.fbl

POI

austria.poi

SPEEDCAM

UKSpeedCamText.txt

Testmode

45487613469745412354668745684665

70560201322534565929232100000201

CopyTool.exe

NNtestmode.exe

 

Each time the card is used I would insert the update files in the appropriate folder(s) on the SD card.

 

My questions are:

 

1. If this is put in the SD slot and the unit switched on, will the various updates be automatically loaded?

 

2. Assuming that these file names had been used previously, will this replace the speed camera database, austrian poi, uk map, and austrian buildings without duplication whilst leaving all the other files untouched including the file(s) in the DEM folder.

 

Thanks

 

Colin

If you read the hacks section, there are some links to auto-install a mod without confusing yourself on what to do.

Just be sure to backup your unit before you mod anything, as being said many many times on this thread.

Good luck.

It's a shame to see people that don't think, drive one of the few modders we have away. Modding is not for the average "yo yo lookit ma navi" moron. You have to have some common sense, and be able to follow instructions fairly well. I'm somewhat of a geek having been a member of the homebrew club in the early 80s, but I still took several days of reading this forum, making sure I understood the architecture of the Avic, and generally having a clue how modding these units went, before I ever attempted to mod it. I can feel CMH's pain with having people want to do something but in the end having no clue what they were doing and bricking their unit then come crying to the mod maker because they were dumb and/or couldn't follow instructions.

Listen people, if you are in the least bit apprehensive about modding your units, DO NOT DO IT. Regardless of what you do you risk bricking it. If you can take the time to learn and understand the unit, have a general idea about the files you putting on your toy, and in the end accept that you might brick it, then feel free to mod, otherwise DO NOT DO IT.

I'm more of a lurker than an active participant because of the same troubles CMH is going through. I cook firmwares for HTC phones and used to share them with the community until I had 1 too many morons come crying to me after they couldn't follow simple instructions. I'm sorry to see you stop helping the community CHM, and will dearly miss your work, but I'll raise a glass to your efforts!

TLDR??? Cliffs??? If you're an idiot and can't follow instructions, please stay away. If you mod your unit, do so at your own risk, and DO NOT blame the modder when you screw up.

THANK YOU CMH for your time and effort.

I will miss CMH, He helped me learn to mod my own unit myself. He even made a version for my to use and work with and I really was greatfull. I took what he made for me and modded it more to adjust things just the way i liked it, but without his help i would have never figured any of it out on my own, People have got to remember, you mess around with things on your own you run the risk of bricking your unit, its no one else but you own fault. Thee mods have worked GREAT for many many people and just b/c it bricked you unit does not make it CMH's fault, its all your fault b/c it worked for everyone else so YOU must have done something wrong for it to mess your unit up. But now b/c of the Dumb Masses (Neil Bortz term) you have driven away one of the great modders of this forum. NJ guys, and take care CMH, hope you find your way back sometime once 3.0 is out and share your wizdom with those of use who appreciate it!

...and to punctuate some of the aforementioned posts, let me be another who uses your mod...and loves it!

I am working on a hybrid derived from yours and IDT (another GREAT guy..please don't drive him away!!) and hope to learn more.

Thanx CMH!!

CMH,

I have a question and hopefully you can help me out..... I'm not a big modder.....and came across you mod.... installed it... and love it. But I do have a one thing I hope you can help me with. When searching for POI I use to be able to search for POI using an address... in other words... I could put in a city and search for a POI in that city.... with your mod as you know.... it's around GPS location and around cursor...(with no active route set)...

Is there anyway you could help me get that back?

Thanks again for the cool mod.

Jason

CMH,

 

I have a question and hopefully you can help me out..... I'm not a big modder.....and came across you mod.... installed it... and love it. But I do have a one thing I hope you can help me with. When searching for POI I use to be able to search for POI using an address... in other words... I could put in a city and search for a POI in that city.... with your mod as you know.... it's around GPS location and around cursor...(with no active route set)...

 

Is there anyway you could help me get that back?

 

Thanks again for the cool mod.

 

Jason

As far as I can remember, it has always been like that. Look at the user manual, it should still be the same.

CMH,

 

I have a question and hopefully you can help me out..... I'm not a big modder.....and came across you mod.... installed it... and love it. But I do have a one thing I hope you can help me with. When searching for POI I use to be able to search for POI using an address... in other words... I could put in a city and search for a POI in that city.... with your mod as you know.... it's around GPS location and around cursor...(with no active route set)...

 

Is there anyway you could help me get that back?

 

Thanks again for the cool mod.

 

Jason

As far as I can remember, it has always been like that. Look at the user manual, it should still be the same.

Now that you mention it... i think your right..... I had GTI's mod on here before installing CMH's so maybe his mod has that option..... Boy that's one option I miss....