Map update in zipped format, need to unzip before installing?

[Graham Butcher]

I have just downloaded the latest map dates for my car, using the VIN to ensure the correct version. This is a zipped file, does this need to be unzipped before trying to install the new maps, or does the Columbus do that as well as part of the process?

[coppertop]

No, they need to be unzipped to Mib1 and Mib2.

[Graham Butcher]

16 minutes ago, coppertop said:

No, they need to be unzipped to Mib1 and Mib2.

Which version will I need? Is this just a folder name that I have to unzip them to, or is it a particular version and if so, how is this done?

[unclerichy]

11 minutes ago, Graham Butcher said:

Which version will I need? Is this just a folder name that I have to unzip them to, or is it a particular version and if so, how is this done?

 

You need the whole lot - just unzip the zip file to the root of a USB stick. Once unzipped you should have one file (metainfo2.txt) and the two mib1/mib2 folders.

 

I use a 64GB stick formatted to NTFS and the car seems happy with that.

[Graham Butcher]

Many thanks for the speedy replues and as I'm typing this, I'm also unzipping the files into a folder ready for installing in the car. I just thought I'd better check the correct way before risking bricking the system. 

[Graham Butcher]

Thanks to you all, I have now been able to update my 2016 map set to the 2023 current ones 👍

 

Now does anyone know how I can make or get my own POIs and enter them?

[MikeM46]

Start a new topic on POIs?

[Bap33]

Do you mean real POI or ´so called’ POI, which actually are speed camera positions… 😁

For option #2, there´s a thread pinned on the first page… 😉

[Graham Butcher]

Well both really.