May 2017 Map updates

[misterrich]

Hi guys

I have just acquired a 2012 S60 D5 Lux Nav Polestar (I am besotted already!) and waded through almost 30 pages on here last night concerning map updates - sadly it was late and I had half an eye on Eurovision (and the other half on a glass of vino)... so can anyone answer:

1. How do I tell if the former owner installed the system update - can I simply rely upon the colour of the mapping!? (I suspect they didn't and certainly no receipt for it)

2. Are the glitches sorted and is it worth getting it done? I see Volvo have assured some customers that they will fix any problems it causes, I guess I would want that assurance before I went ahead.

3. Coventry Volvo is just around the corner - are they any good?

[Already downloaded the most appropriate map updates - I think!]

Thanks in anticipation and apologies in advance for more nooby questions likely to follow.

:-)

[MikeIOW]

Originally Posted by Voltan

Is it wise to leave the computer unprotected for such a time? I wouldn't use it for any other purpose while you are downloading the file. Apparently there's a huge cyberattack going on out there!

The "cyberattack" isn't going to randomly hit your computer just because it is on!
The issue there is people opening "links" on emails that then download malware (dodgy bad software) which then encrypts the data.
You can avoid that by NOT opening any unexpected links/files, and by keeping your windows software and antivirus up to date.....sounds like mostly older windows software is most vulnerable....
Or use a Mac - somewhat less attractive to attacks, it appears!

Originally Posted by misterrich

1. How do I tell if the former owner installed the system update - can I simply rely upon the colour of the mapping!? (I suspect they didn't and certainly no receipt for it)

2. Are the glitches sorted and is it worth getting it done? I see Volvo have assured some customers that they will fix any problems it causes, I guess I would want that assurance before I went ahead.

3. Coventry Volvo is just around the corner - are they any good?

1. Not sure, sorry: think there is somewhere in my car that tells you the version on the car

2. Who knows: my last (only) update hung halfway through updating the car, and Volvo Leicester were appalling at fixing it (took them days despite them assuring me 100% that they had the download....because it turns out they didn't, and their internet link was way worse than mine!)

3. If you mean TMS, they were great when I bought mine from them....their Hinckley showroom also very good (closer for my servicing now I no longer commute to Coventry). I would avoid Leicester.....

[bigcj]

I have finally downloaded the update to a 32 GB memory stick, for some reason it took longer than expected. I took the advice and didn't use the computer during the download and ran a full virus scan afterwards. I will try the suggested method of not downloading direct to the stick next time to see if its quicker.

I would endorse TMS at Coventry and Hinckley, I have used them for years without any problem. My experience of Sturgess Volvo was poor and friends with recent experience of the Sturgess Group would suggest that they are still best avoided.

[noodle1066]

57 Mins to download to laptop, 28 mins over to USB.
Fastest one yet!
Tempted to update whilst driving, anyone done that?

[tem]

Originally Posted by noodle1066

57 Mins to download to laptop, 28 mins over to USB.
Fastest one yet!
Tempted to update whilst driving, anyone done that?

I update while driving.
You cannot use the Sat Nav until the update is complete.

tem.

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by noodle1066

57 Mins to download to laptop, 28 mins over to USB.
Fastest one yet!
Tempted to update whilst driving, anyone done that?

Took 1h15m to update whilst driving this morning. Same as previous updates.

[Spitfire4]

Do mine while driving, usually takes an hour, as tem says can't uses sat nav while it's updating.

Is the map better this time or still the same and have to have it on .2 to get all the streets. In fact where my daughter lives, she's been there 5 years, is still not on the map!

[Whiterdesign]

Think this is a general problem, where my son lives the estate has been finished for 2 years, shows up on satellite views but non of the map suppliers show it, i.e. Bing, google ,Here, and even the Ordnance Survey. Don't know if its the developers or the local planning authority who should provide the info to a central body i.e OS

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by Spitfire4

Do mine while driving, usually takes an hour, as tem says can't uses sat nav while it's updating.

Is the map better this time or still the same and have to have it on .2 to get all the streets. In fact where my daughter lives, she's been there 5 years, is still not on the map!

Same as before. 0.2 required to see any detailed street data.
On another matter, the maps are still way behind other mapping updates. My Garmin, updated at least a month ago, shows the new road layout around the M6 at Lancaster. Some of the 'new roads' have been open for six months. The latest Volvo update is still not showing these. Why are they so behind everyone else ?

[v70stu]

Which mapping do Volvo use? Is it Navteq?