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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Sootchucker on 12 May 2021, 08:43
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HI guys, now that VW have removed the facility to download POI's in the "Car-Net" (now called We Connect) app, and the "special" VW Germany website that used to prepare the POI packages has long since gone, does anyone know anyway to get a list of POI's (for example speed cameras) onto the car (MIB2) again ?
I did mine when I first got the GTI back in 2018 but have never updated them, but with lockdown about to be completely lifted soon, I have some longer journeys planned in the summer to see friends that live the other end of the country and would just like to update the POI database in the car. I have a running subscription to PocketGPS World, so actually getting the speed cameras isn't an issue, it' just the package to prepare them for the car to recognise them ?
Someone on another forum suggested a package called POinspect0r, but when I downloaded that my Virus program detected a virus in the main executable so quarantined it ? Any advise greatly appreciated.
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Is there any reason you're not using Google Maps (or Waze, etc)?
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Yes, I like to have the map displayed in the AID and Apple Car play or Android Auto can't do that.
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You can just run up waze and then come out of it without route guidance active on it.
Then it will shout at you about speed cameras while you use your VW Nav (if you want) or do anything else.
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I have bought POinspect0r for the Poi Speed camera maps & it works ok. Im running AVG
If you want, i can create you a speed camera poi for you. MY subscription to Pocket GPS ran out last month, so it will be from April
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If you wouldn't mind, could I have a copy as well please?
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I recently downloaded the new tomtom AmiGo free app Which work's with Android auto, it's pretty basic but not too bad tbh, but the feature that's good is it identifies speed cameras, both visual and audible warning, this works even when I don't have the app selected on the display, I can have Spotify playing and it still picks up speed cameras in the background. I prefer the VW map in the central cluster too as feel the now outdated display is pretty redundant if not displaying nav!
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HI guys, now that VW have removed the facility to download POI's in the "Car-Net" (now called We Connect) app, and the "special" VW Germany website that used to prepare the POI packages has long since gone, does anyone know anyway to get a list of POI's (for example speed cameras) onto the car (MIB2) again ?
I did mine when I first got the GTI back in 2018 but have never updated them, but with lockdown about to be completely lifted soon, I have some longer journeys planned in the summer to see friends that live the other end of the country and would just like to update the POI database in the car. I have a running subscription to PocketGPS World, so actually getting the speed cameras isn't an issue, it' just the package to prepare them for the car to recognise them ?
Someone on another forum suggested a package called POinspect0r, but when I downloaded that my Virus program detected a virus in the main executable so quarantined it ? Any advise greatly appreciated.
Sorry to resurrect this thread from last year, but is the short answer that it can't be done using the previous methods? I have seen reference to POinspectOr too, but don't know anything about it. Is there a how-to somewhere on here? If you have a car without wireless android auto, then alternate suggestions based on Waze etc are not that convenient as they depend on you remembering to plug your phone into the usb socket every single time you get in the car. Having the speed camera icons displayed on the VW maps (even without a warning 'dong') was great (I had a 7.5 Golf back in 2017) - especially with the map displayed right in front of you - but obviously not so easy to do these days?
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You can get speedcam files from eBay and then just load them on. Been doing it like that for years without any issue.
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Read this by McMaddy two days ago. Sourced the files on eBay and received them today on an SD card. Updated in a couple of minutes - simple. Small cost - potential licence saving. Thanks. :smiley:
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Read this by McMaddy two days ago. Sourced the files on eBay and received them today on an SD card. Updated in a couple of minutes - simple. Small cost - potential licence saving. Thanks. :smiley:
Sorry to hijack this! But is it possible please for a link to the card you bought? Id love to do this to my car.
Thanks in advance!
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Read this by McMaddy two days ago. Sourced the files on eBay and received them today on an SD card. Updated in a couple of minutes - simple. Small cost - potential licence saving. Thanks. :smiley:
Is there a link to this on ebay please...thanks
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Here’s the seller I used.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183867451104?hash=item2acf5aa6e0:g:g0EAAOSwgn5fRg0Z
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Here’s the seller I used.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183867451104?hash=item2acf5aa6e0:g:g0EAAOSwgn5fRg0Z
Many thanks for that.
Ive just ordered one!
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You can get speedcam files from eBay and then just load them on. Been doing it like that for years without any issue.
Excellent, thanks. Never heard about this facility before. Just before ordering, is this the correct item?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183867451104?hash=item2acf5aa6e0:g:g0EAAOSwgn5fRg0Z (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183867451104?hash=item2acf5aa6e0:g:g0EAAOSwgn5fRg0Z)
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Yes that’s the seller I ordered from. Received the SD card the day after I ordered complete with installation guide. Very simple.
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Yes that’s the seller I ordered from. Received the SD card the day after I ordered complete with installation guide. Very simple.
I've also ordered one, thanks for the heads up
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Ive received my SD card..
The only trouble is, it wont get downloaded into the car!?
Ive put it in the slot, it says new info etc, it says download, I press download..but nothing happens!
Anybody have any ideas please? Could it just be a duff card?
Im no youngster..so not great with "tech"..but I got my daughters boyfriend to install it (using the instructions) he got the same result as me...ie nothing! lol!
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Think you are meant enable the POI's in your Sat Nav for them to show.
I totally for got about this post. How do attached the Speed camera database I created for my Golf?
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Thing is you can't make the warning noise anything more than a little 'peep', hardly noticeable, I set mine up with a free database but not updated it for ages...
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Ive received my SD card..
The only trouble is, it wont get downloaded into the car!?
Ive put it in the slot, it says new info etc, it says download, I press download..but nothing happens!
Anybody have any ideas please? Could it just be a duff card?
Im no youngster..so not great with "tech"..but I got my daughters boyfriend to install it (using the instructions) he got the same result as me...ie nothing! lol!
If he followed the instructions (that should have come with the SD card), then it should work. From memory, you have to go to Nav/settings/manage memory/update My POIs (SD/USB). When downloaded you also have to select the speedcam POI files that you have just installed.. nav/settings/map/show POIs/select categories for POIs, then scroll down to the bottom of the list and tick the relevant boxes. You can then remove the SD card. If that doesn't work, contact the seller..
My only (small) issue with this method is that the warning sound I get when approaching a speed camera is more of a "glug" noise than a "beep". Still, better than nothing..
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Ive received my SD card..
The only trouble is, it wont get downloaded into the car!?
Ive put it in the slot, it says new info etc, it says download, I press download..but nothing happens!
Anybody have any ideas please? Could it just be a duff card?
Im no youngster..so not great with "tech"..but I got my daughters boyfriend to install it (using the instructions) he got the same result as me...ie nothing! lol!
If he followed the instructions (that should have come with the SD card), then it should work. From memory, you have to go to Nav/settings/manage memory/update My POIs (SD/USB). When downloaded you also have to select the speedcam POI files that you have just installed.. nav/settings/map/show POIs/select categories for POIs, then scroll down to the bottom of the list and tick the relevant boxes. You can then remove the SD card. If that doesn't work, contact the seller..
My only (small) issue with this method is that the warning sound I get when approaching a speed camera is more of a "glug" noise than a "beep". Still, better than nothing..
I did follow the instructions.
It says, new data , then when you press update...not much happens! After a few minutes, it says no data found?!
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"Hopefully"! some pics will be on this post..
https://i.postimg.cc/cLWvF5Wm/satnav-6.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/5t6QzQbd/satnav-3.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/vByMsCPq/satnav-1.jpg
Hopefully the pics have been downloaded, and it may explain a little better !?
https://i.postimg.cc/MpXp3k41/satnav-2.jpg
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Im such a numpty!
The reason I couldnt get the S.D. card to work in my car....was because I bought the wrong one! Doh!
My car has a Discover Pro , apparently they need different files/data or whatever!. I messaged the seller I bought it from today. Fair play to him, he asked me for a pic of my unit, I sent it to him, then he said it was the wrong card I bought! So he sent me over the files via e-mail, I deleted the POI on the SD card, then put the new file he sent me via e-mail onto the SD card...Bingo!
It updated nicely in seconds...job done!
If anybody else buys one of these cards, make sure you dont buy the wrong one..................Like this numpty did lol!
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Im such a numpty!
The reason I couldnt get the S.D. card to work in my car....was because I bought the wrong one! Doh!
My car has a Discover Pro , apparently they need different files/data or whatever!. I messaged the seller I bought it from today. Fair play to him, he asked me for a pic of my unit, I sent it to him, then he said it was the wrong card I bought! So he sent me over the files via e-mail, I deleted the POI on the SD card, then put the new file he sent me via e-mail onto the SD card...Bingo!
It updated nicely in seconds...job done!
If anybody else buys one of these cards, make sure you dont buy the wrong one..................Like this numpty did lol!
bit strange seeing as though pro and discover both use the same maps and also the same POIs. As long as it's working though 👍
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Im such a numpty!
The reason I couldnt get the S.D. card to work in my car....was because I bought the wrong one! Doh!
My car has a Discover Pro , apparently they need different files/data or whatever!. I messaged the seller I bought it from today. Fair play to him, he asked me for a pic of my unit, I sent it to him, then he said it was the wrong card I bought! So he sent me over the files via e-mail, I deleted the POI on the SD card, then put the new file he sent me via e-mail onto the SD card...Bingo!
Yes, the main thing is as long as it works! lol!
Could it maybe be because, on the Pro, the S.D. card doesnt need to be in the "slot" the same time as the "updated" P.O.I S D card? (Hmmm maybe Im clutching at straws and overthinking it?!!).It works thats the main thing!
It updated nicely in seconds...job done!
If anybody else buys one of these cards, make sure you dont buy the wrong one..................Like this numpty did lol!
bit strange seeing as though pro and discover both use the same maps and also the same POIs. As long as it's working though 👍
Could it maybe be because, on the Pro, the S.D. card doesnt need to be in the "slot" the same time as the "updated" P.O.I S D card? (Hmmm maybe Im clutching at straws and overthinking it?!!).It works thats the main thing!