Mio c310x map update problem: Anyone else have this problem and how did you resolve it?
1616250
I had the same problem. It seems that some serial numbers will not work on the automated system. I called the 800 number that is listed in the owners manual. They told me to e-mail the ser. nos from the unit and the disc and they would email me back an activation code...It took two emails and a lot of phone calls before I got a good activation code...it finally worked.
239924
No. I contacted the provider of the map software only to find that this unit uses pirated/cracked software that they will not support.
2105466
I just bought a map upgrade from them, and it's at least 2 years out-of-date. They told me that I could not get my money back.
125782
It sure indeed is a brilliant forum. I´ve looked for my answer there and from what I learned the device I was actually looking for was C310 and not C310x. A software hack was required in order to read the ROM so I gave up on this unit and chose a NAV200 from Delphi which stores all its maps in the external SD card thus making it much simpler to switch to maps from other countries. I also had to consider the fact that navteq, route 66 and destinator are the only available providers of maps to Brazil and US (the countries I need).
1261277
I don't have this unit but as far as I know it doesn't have Canada maps. A friend of mine has C220. C230 has the text to speech but with a lot less POI - only 750,000 in comparison with 3.5 million POI on the C220 but C220 doesn't have text to speech. On Mio's website, you can purchase North America maps that include U. S. and Canada for about $100 (don't remember exactly how much it is). I know it's expensive. Good luck.
1078703
maps come loaded in the unit, future updates would have to be purchased separately
183356
I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
725401
Here's the update link: http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00810-05Note: Map update is NOT free on this model.
594140
stay away from any Mios,unless you want 50 year old maps..just returned a c230 thinking the maps were updated from the c310x i returned,but they are still way out of date.Mio doesnt have a clue about maps...my 2 year old Garmin C320 has way more updated maps than a Brand new Mio...be warned with this Brand you get waht you pay for!!
1072158
I'm sorry, I can't help you with this one. I purchased a new unit but can tell you that all of the user information and map updates are readily available on the Garmin internet site.
1706960
You probably had the same issue I had. Outdated firmware. I believe that amazon has a batch of these that have old version one software. Call pocketfinder and they will try to push an update out to you. If this fails they may send you a new unit. I purchased the device because I took my 3yo to Disneyland for his bday earlier this month. After getting offf the plane...still didnt work. After discovering my issue via email and phone calls to their support, i recieved constant communications from their support teams. After not being able to update my device over the air. They drove to the Disneyland hotel and hand delivered me a new unit. Work with them as they will do their best to help out!
636634
No Maylong stopped all support,on 90% of their GPS units.You will not be able to update any maps at all.
491624
Thank you so much for the post on the "hard reset". I recently updated my maps and when next I used it I saw the No Maps and the No Data message. Your hard reset worked perfectly--on the second try--it was comforting to see that question come up and know how to answer it. I didn't have any addresses that were essential so all is well. You are a life saver!!!!
1626847
That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).
1549374
You can order the maps or firmware upgrade from the seller you purchased from. I have these. Thanks.
1128180
Hi Kwilt. Fellow Cheesehead here (Waukesha). Very glad to see 2009 map version shipping with these. Saves me time and hassle. Guess I should have left mine at 'free shipping' instead of next day :-)I'm interested in the SW version that comes with it. Is it 4.5 or something else? Thanks!Mike D
13607
I have recently been in touch with Pioneer about this and to date they don't have a map upgrade available. Seems weird since the maps are getting fairly old but I guess keeping the maps up to date isn't a priority with Pioneer. Just another annoyance with a unit that I have been very disappointed with.