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F-700BT Maps Update

By 07Ex · Nov 09, 2009in Problems/Troubleshooting💬 6 posts👁️ 1,714 views
Posted Nov 09, 2009 · 17:06 UTC#1

Does anyone know where/how I can update the maps on my F-700BT? I often find myself driving on streets and/or bridges that don't even show up on the map, and those subdivisions have been around for 5-6 years, or more.

 

The area where I live is in the middle of the city, so it's not like I'm driving on some dirt road somewhere in a rural area.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Posted Nov 09, 2009 · 17:17 UTC#2

Im not sure what version your running...but you could always upgrade to 3.0. I just did this weekend. 8)

Posted Nov 09, 2009 · 17:35 UTC#3

I am using firmware 2.0. I would not want to upgrade to v3.0, because I've seen a lot of people still complaining about bugs with this version. Besides, I don't think v.3.0 is free.

 

I was hoping there was something else I could do, other than upgrading the firmware, that would just upgrade the maps.

Posted Nov 09, 2009 · 19:09 UTC#4

maps are not free either. 3.0 is far better than 2.0 and is in my opinion worth the $$ to upgrade to. If you are feeling brave, search around and you can find a way to install the "unnofficial 3.0" but if you dont know what your doing, you can have a hapless avic real quick...your call

Posted Nov 09, 2009 · 19:53 UTC#5

nobody gives out maps for free, not Garmin, Tomtom, Navigon,

It's worth 3.0 to get the new maps, and there are sources you can get it for $60

Posted Nov 11, 2009 · 23:25 UTC#6

That will probably change soon with Google rocking out. Wonder if we will ever be able to put droid on these things.