For the third time in one month, TomTom releases a new version of the firmware for the 'older' range of the GO (Classic, 300, 500, 700), the ONE and the RIDER. As of today, firmware version 6.15 is spread via TomTom HOME. This version is intended to correct the problems that popped up after the installation of 6.12 and 6.14.
On July 3rd, TomTom made version 6.12 available to it's customers, more in specific to the users who owned one of the 'older' GO models. A few hours after releasing this firmware, it was pulled again because a lot of people experienced lockups after installing it. This was a big disappointment for many users, who -at that time- had already been waiting a considerable amount of time for that new software release.
New problems
Last week, TomTom released a new and corrected version of the firmware. Version 6.14 solved the problems that were created with the introduction of 6.12. Unfortunately, it also created new problems for a lot of users, as we soon found out on our forum.
In high-speed tempo, The Dutch PND manufacturer made some new corrections to the firmware. This has resulted in version 6.15, which is downloadable via TomTom HOME as you read this. This version is the official version of a release that had been available for a few days now
through non-official channels. Most of the users responded postive towards this 'release'.
These are the modifications in version 6.15:
- Functions correct now with SD cards larger than 1 GB;
- Installed version 3 maps on the GO Classic are now recognised again by TomTom HOME;
- Remote control of the GO 500 and GO 700 now functions correctly again too.
Other news:
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 13:45 hour
By:
roly
So I've installed the 6.15 update and now the "My Rider" section of Tom Tom Home has stopped working with the device, giving the message: "At this time there is no component available which is compatible with your Tom Tom device".
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 13:47 hour
By:
pcdev
My TomTom 700 go is working well with 6.15, just like it did with the others.
Well done TT
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 14:20 hour
By:
saldous
Why don't they select users from this forum to beta test this stuff before they release and break peoples devices. Come on TomTom, sort it out.
Hi,
Just updated "again" from 6.14 to 6.15, painless..... Mobile V3x still connects and no freezing, not sure about the control as thats in the car at the moment.
Ray's Voice updates work (not the extended)......
TT Home makes it sooooo easy.....
Cheers
Darren J
None of those issues affect me, but I think I'll upgrade anyway. I always like to have my gadgets as up to date as possible and routinely ignore the adage 'if it aint broke'...
Now that the firmware issue is (hopefully) resolved, perhaps TT will have some spare time to dedicate to getting the new maps out.
Lee
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 14:46 hour
By:
IzzyWizzy
Is it worth installing version 6.15 when version 6.16 will be released ina few days?
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 14:58 hour
By:
lilledanne
How about framerate ?
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:03 hour
By:
njuelbli
I have GO 700 and with 6.15 I can not plan in HOME. Well it might go some time before we get new maps. TT has enough to do with the 6.XX Soon we will get the 6.16
Nice to have backup !!!!!!!!!
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:29 hour
By:
pcdev
QUOTE (leerichards @ Aug 3 2006, 13:36) 
None of those issues affect me, but I think I'll upgrade anyway. I always like to have my gadgets as up to date as possible and routinely ignore the adage 'if it aint broke'...
Now that the firmware issue is (hopefully) resolved, perhaps TT will have some spare time to dedicate to getting the new maps out.
Lee
Well said Lee
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:35 hour
By:
bartwijnen
QUOTE (roly @ Aug 3 2006, 12:45)
So I've installed the 6.15 update and now the "My Rider" section of Tom Tom Home has stopped working with the device, giving the message: "At this time there is no component available which is compatible with your Tom Tom device".
Try restarting the HOME application! After that, you can use the device from the PC again.
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:39 hour
By:
davideo0
Just changed from 6.14 to 6.15. All straight forward and no problems.
This was done with Tripmaster in situ. Also spoken speed warnings by Vikki. Only a change to data.chk required. All correct selections remained. Excellent.
Incidentally, no problems with planning on "HOME". Although it did require downloading of some code which was sorted by "HOME".
Remote control functioning normally, as it has done with previous versions of 6.xx
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:47 hour
By:
roly
QUOTE (bartwijnen @ Aug 3 2006, 14:35)
QUOTE (roly @ Aug 3 2006, 12:45)
So I've installed the 6.15 update and now the "My Rider" section of Tom Tom Home has stopped working with the device, giving the message: "At this time there is no component available which is compatible with your Tom Tom device".
Try restarting the HOME application! After that, you can use the device from the PC again. Tried that and it didn't work, however I then re-booted the PC and reconnected my Rider. This time when Tom Tom Home came up and I went to the Planning section I got a message "You need to download an extra component to enable this functionality" or something simiilar - when I clicked the button it downloaded another zip file and everything is working again. For now...
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:49 hour
By:
njuelbli
Yes - same for me
Had to reboot my computer and download a new component - WORKING
Posted on: August 3, 2006 - 15:52 hour
By:
andyfras
This version has fixed the problem with Home not finding the maps on the Classic. I can now set the PIN and plan routes.
A worthwhile upgrade for me.
16-05
August 3, 2006 - 12:15 h
