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Old 08-20-18, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by wktjr
If you drill down into the map data, Tom Tom appears to be the data provider.
Tom Tom is not the map-data provider; HERE Technologies (formerly Navteq) is. I know because I'm a regular map editor for HERE. https://www.here.com/en

Tom Tom may be involved in packaging the updates in some manner.
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Originally Posted by Scrutator
Tom Tom is not the map-data provider; HERE Technologies (formerly Navteq) is. I know because I'm a regular map editor for HERE. https://www.here.com/en

Tom Tom may be involved in packaging the updates in some manner.
I'd say they've changed providers, was TomTom but a lot of manufactures have gone to HERE - not surprised, worked for TomTom and their capturing/processes are very sloppy.
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This website that I can’t get into?

That is odd. I just googled lexus rx 2016 software updates, from Canada - not sure if that makes a difference.
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Old 08-20-18, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GSFRX350
I'd say they've changed providers, was TomTom but a lot of manufactures have gone to HERE - not surprised, worked for TomTom and their capturing/processes are very sloppy.
I did Navteq (HERE) updates on my LS 430 since 2006 so I don't think there's been a change.
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Regardless, I may do one update since the speed limit change on I-95 still isn't reflected up in my neck of the woods.
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All I know is my current navigation software is nearly worthless in many places. An example is whenever I’m traveling near Ft. Hood, the damn thing has me going in circles. It doesn’t use the correct exits & I have to use Google Maps. Had I known now how bad this system really is & how expensive it is to update, I would never have gotten this feature. The Lexus infotainment system has been my #1 problem on this vehicle so far. Unfortunately, it’s not like days of old where an aftermarket company made a replacement & you just swapped them out.
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Old 08-22-18, 02:20 PM
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Regardless, I may do one update since the speed limit change on I-95 still isn't reflected up in my neck of the woods.
I asked my sales rep about update and installation. He said the new updates come out in February and it's $190 for the update and $140 in labor. Really?
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Love the car but Lexus navigation sucks in big cities.
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Originally Posted by wktjr
I asked my sales rep about update and installation. He said the new updates come out in February and it's $190 for the update and $140 in labor. Really?
Costco. Garmin. $120.
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Originally Posted by wktjr
I asked my sales rep about update and installation. He said the new updates come out in February and it's $190 for the update and $140 in labor. Really?
It's a micro SD card, the update might be 190 but foook no for 140 labor. There is a slot in the cubby area under the radio.
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It's a micro SD card, the update might be 190 but foook no for 140 labor. There is a slot in the cubby area under the radio.
Yes, I'm aware of that. Haven't seen any posts of folks updating it themselves. At least on 4G.
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I anticipate it’s not as simple as swapping the micro sd. Likely some kind of signed registration to “key” the files. Otherwise people could perform a bit by bit copy. A few generations back they started signing it I think... could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by shadowmite
I anticipate it’s not as simple as swapping the micro sd. Likely some kind of signed registration to “key” the files. Otherwise people could perform a bit by bit copy. A few generations back they started signing it I think... could be wrong.
I think you are 100% correct! Otherwise, we would be hearing of people doing updates themselves. It really pisses me off that they have made such a racket out of navigation. I’m happy with a Garmin, but if you want the good audio system, you have to have their garbage navigation!
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Originally Posted by shadowmite
I anticipate it’s not as simple as swapping the micro sd. Likely some kind of signed registration to “key” the files. Otherwise people could perform a bit by bit copy. A few generations back they started signing it I think... could be wrong.
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I think you are 100% correct! Otherwise, we would be hearing of people doing updates themselves. It really pisses me off that they have made such a racket out of navigation. I’m happy with a Garmin, but if you want the good audio system, you have to have their garbage navigation!
Exactly! Some type of dealer only validation.
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guess we'll find out when the update comes out if its a part or not, the dealer technology person may have the answer too

there have been no updates since mid 17, so only 1 for a 16 owner,
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