My Gig Updates
10-09-2007, 07:18 AM
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I've been wondering the same thing -- and if so, how do we get our hands on it? If someone can get me a copy of the CD, I can ISO it up and make it available to everyone that has a MyGIG. As far as I'm concerned, it should be perfectly legal for MyGIG owners to have the software updates for free...
10-09-2007, 10:02 AM
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I've been wondering the same thing -- and if so, how do we get our hands on it? If someone can get me a copy of the CD, I can ISO it up and make it available to everyone that has a MyGIG. As far as I'm concerned, it should be perfectly legal for MyGIG owners to have the software updates for free...
I'd recommend doing a search on this topic..it's been discussed before.
Here's a starting point: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...1&postcount=30
10-09-2007, 11:05 AM
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In reading the first post I think Bodybrdng is asking a different question than is discussed in the link posted.
There are two types of updates:
1) Map updates (which the post discusses) which is for the navigation portion of the system and includes updates to the map data. This is licensed content and cannot be freely distributed.
2) System updates (usually a firmware update) which either corrects issues in the firmware (for those that don't know, firmware is the code that typically manages the hardware in an electronic system) or issues in the system level software.
Typically System updates are use-based licenses that only dictate that the user accepts responsibility for using them. These types of updates are periodically released by manufacturers to correct defects or bugs found and can be posted or shared freely as they are only good for users who have the actual hardware supported by the update.
Map updates are not freely distributed because the manufacturer had to pay licensing fees to whoever they get the updated maps from.
Cheers,
Gadget
There are two types of updates:
1) Map updates (which the post discusses) which is for the navigation portion of the system and includes updates to the map data. This is licensed content and cannot be freely distributed.
2) System updates (usually a firmware update) which either corrects issues in the firmware (for those that don't know, firmware is the code that typically manages the hardware in an electronic system) or issues in the system level software.
Typically System updates are use-based licenses that only dictate that the user accepts responsibility for using them. These types of updates are periodically released by manufacturers to correct defects or bugs found and can be posted or shared freely as they are only good for users who have the actual hardware supported by the update.
Map updates are not freely distributed because the manufacturer had to pay licensing fees to whoever they get the updated maps from.
Cheers,
Gadget
10-09-2007, 02:50 PM
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bodybrdng,
I had my Mygig antena replaced last week, and the dealer service rep said the "flash" and "updates" weren't out yet, but had been pushed back, month to month.
I don't know if this was car dealer speak, but they seemed to know what they were saying...
fyi, the antena replacement was my fix for the location problems, although mine went to Spanish once for about 24 hours, and thats why I'm waiting on the "flash" and/or "update"...
I had my Mygig antena replaced last week, and the dealer service rep said the "flash" and "updates" weren't out yet, but had been pushed back, month to month.
I don't know if this was car dealer speak, but they seemed to know what they were saying...
fyi, the antena replacement was my fix for the location problems, although mine went to Spanish once for about 24 hours, and thats why I'm waiting on the "flash" and/or "update"...
10-09-2007, 02:56 PM
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Mygig upgrade...
Has anyone that installed a Mygig in your truck needed to have it flashed or scaned with the scan tool at the dealer? I bought a Mygig unit (not here yet!)and saw a few places saying it needed to be connected to have the truck recognise the Mygig. Some say YES some say NO, thats its just a plug and play. FYI Its a new unit not "pulled" from another vehicle. Thanks in advance!
Mike
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10-09-2007, 06:10 PM
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In reading the first post I think Bodybrdng is asking a different question than is discussed in the link posted.
There are two types of updates:
1) Map updates (which the post discusses) which is for the navigation portion of the system and includes updates to the map data. This is licensed content and cannot be freely distributed.
2) System updates (usually a firmware update) which either corrects issues in the firmware (for those that don't know, firmware is the code that typically manages the hardware in an electronic system) or issues in the system level software.
Typically System updates are use-based licenses that only dictate that the user accepts responsibility for using them. These types of updates are periodically released by manufacturers to correct defects or bugs found and can be posted or shared freely as they are only good for users who have the actual hardware supported by the update.
Map updates are not freely distributed because the manufacturer had to pay licensing fees to whoever they get the updated maps from.
Cheers,
Gadget
There are two types of updates:
1) Map updates (which the post discusses) which is for the navigation portion of the system and includes updates to the map data. This is licensed content and cannot be freely distributed.
2) System updates (usually a firmware update) which either corrects issues in the firmware (for those that don't know, firmware is the code that typically manages the hardware in an electronic system) or issues in the system level software.
Typically System updates are use-based licenses that only dictate that the user accepts responsibility for using them. These types of updates are periodically released by manufacturers to correct defects or bugs found and can be posted or shared freely as they are only good for users who have the actual hardware supported by the update.
Map updates are not freely distributed because the manufacturer had to pay licensing fees to whoever they get the updated maps from.
Cheers,
Gadget
It sounds like the data is old, so I hope for those who have them they release an update soon! Old map data is worthless. I know it took forEVER for them to update the map data for my 05 WJ. I still havent bought it becuase, like the JK will be, it costs like $250! Robbery!
10-09-2007, 07:05 PM
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I spoke with my parts dept at my dealership a couple of months ago and like Jack said it is around $200 or so. That is for the whole US and Canada. You can get a regional update for around 150. Snds like if we want map updates we may just have to bend over and tell them to go easy on us. LOL.
