S90 V90: sensus map down load problem

[MRW]

I have a Volvo V90 T4 R line just acquired, 1 year old. I need to update the W. Europe maps [2.5GB] to the latest edition.I have followed all the Volvo web site instructions, downloading the maps onto a 125GB USB from Windows computer. Inserted into port in car. tried for two days to down load leaving the USB connected . Only on one occasion did a message say downloading during a 15 minute drive all other occasions the message says "mapping busy please try later" Im also new to the forums and would appreciate any help or suggestions thank you. MRW

[Clan]

Originally Posted by MRW

I have a Volvo V90 T4 R line just acquired, 1 year old. I need to update the W. Europe maps [2.5GB] to the latest edition.I have followed all the Volvo web site instructions, downloading the maps onto a 125GB USB from Windows computer. Inserted into port in car. tried for two days to down load leaving the USB connected . Only on one occasion did a message say downloading during a 15 minute drive all other occasions the message says "mapping busy please try later" Im also new to the forums and would appreciate any help or suggestions thank you. MRW

In my experience it is always best to download the whole european 48gb map directly to a blank 64gb memory stick , then go back to the page again where there is an option to verify the file you have just downloaded ... All the problems i see are people just downloading partial maps .

[anewlime]

Out of interest where are the map files downloaded from?

I'd assumed they'd be pushed over-the-air by Volvo

[Clan]

Originally Posted by anewlime

Out of interest where are the map files downloaded from?

I'd assumed they'd be pushed over-the-air by Volvo

choose your system and follow the instructions , you need a 64gb USB memory stick , download direct to the USB for max reliability , and go back to the start page to verify the files on the stick before you try them in the car ...

https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/downloads/maps

[anewlime]

I see.

And is there any advantage in downloading just the area you need rather than the entire continent?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by anewlime

I see.

And is there any advantage in downloading just the area you need rather than the entire continent?

No advantage at all , in fact some people have had problems after doing that , and have to load the full map to get it working again .
There is no disadvantage in getting the full map , it takes about 50 minutes to load into the car and you can stop and park up and it continues when you set off again .

[MRW]

Many thanks for the responses. I down loaded the w.Europe map from the Volvo web site
I noticed that there were also updates available for some of the apps [Google etc] whilst these were down loading it seemed to prevent the mapping being uploaded. Thus the mapping busy notification. I stopped the down loading of the apps. and re inserted the usb back in and the updated maps started downloading straight away. It took 30 minutes
seems the system cant cope with auto app updates and updating maps at the same time. Im no expert by any means but that's all I can assume was the problem. Thanks for replies posted MRW

[Clan]

Originally Posted by MRW

Many thanks for the responses. I down loaded the w.Europe map from the Volvo web site
I noticed that there were also updates available for some of the apps [Google etc] whilst these were down loading it seemed to prevent the mapping being uploaded. Thus the mapping busy notification. I stopped the down loading of the apps. and re inserted the usb back in and the updated maps started downloading straight away. It took 30 minutes
seems the system cant cope with auto app updates and updating maps at the same time. Im no expert by any means but that's all I can assume was the problem. Thanks for replies posted MRW

you might as well download the whole Europe map there is no disadvantage and it makes a more reliable download at the next update , the partial maps sometimes cause a problem next time ...