Map update?

[JC888]

Originally Posted by pagan8c

I did the first one on an 64gb USB stick but since then have updates the NW updates via the sim in the car (12gb 3 mobile sim). It doesn't take long to download and it just installs automatically each time I start the car.

I did noticed that the car would take a sim card turning it into a personal hotspot. I'm tempted to go down this route as I won't have to worry about connecting it to bluetooth and WiFi for internet.

[DWM1980]

I find the update process a bit hit and miss. What usually happens is that it takes 3 or 4 journeys to complete the update - it recognises there is an update as soon as I plug the memory stick in, says it is installing it but doesn't complete it. This continues 3 or 4 times until it finally installs. The last few updates have just been the UK. Perservre!

Cheers

Dave

[pagan8c]

Originally Posted by JC888

I did noticed that the car would take a sim card turning it into a personal hotspot. I'm tempted to go down this route as I won't have to worry about connecting it to bluetooth and WiFi for internet.

It works really well and is easy to connect tablets too and phones if needed. I find the signal is quite strong due to the aerial connection so pick up of 3 mobile signal is good. You can also take the sim out of the car and use it in 1 of these MiFi router so you have more mobility.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by JC888

How long did the full EU map update take Lexman8?

The actual update in the car using a USB stick is ~45 mins for the full Europe update. Others have reported that the NW update takes the same amount of time (strangely).

Downloading the 45GB all-Europe update onto my PC takes 3+ hours on my 40Mbps fibre connection.

[Jcbrown]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

The actual update in the car using a USB stick is ~45 mins for the full Europe update. Others have reported that the NW update takes the same amount of time (strangely).

Downloading the 45GB all-Europe update onto my PC takes 3+ hours on my 40Mbps fibre connection.

Similar time for me to install - 45mins to 60mins for full Europe. not tried subset(s), but as Lexman says, others have reported them taking a similar time

Download of ≈45Gb for me is 45min-60min on 200Mbps Virgin connection

[JC888]

Well plugged in the 64GB usb with the full Europe map and nothing happened
No prompts on screen indicating update has started.

I will have a proper go this weekend as have busy few days. I think I’ve read somewhere that formatting using a MAC helps.

[Lexman8]

Have you checked that the USB port is actually working okay by putting some mp3 files on a stick and seeing if they'll play via Sensus?

[JC888]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

Have you checked that the USB port is actually working okay by putting some mp3 files on a stick and seeing if they'll play via Sensus?

Yes, I have another USB plugged in with music and that works.
Map USB currently plugged in “CarPlay” port which is the port with white markings. I know that port works because I’ve tested CarPlay.

[Lexman8]

Btw, Volvo state that the storage format for map updates should be FAT32 even although the system can read other formats, eg NTFS, for audio or video playback.

[nu11eaf]

Has the map downloaded onto the usb stick ok, have you checked the usb on your PC to see if the file is actually there.