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Navigation software 12.1 is now ready

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by paul16451, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. paul16451

    paul16451 Junior Member

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    I just called my dealer to get the latest Navigation software for my 2010 Prius; v12.1 is now ready. They were a bit behind on the release, apparently, since it should have been out sometime mid-September.

    It cost $183 including tax, and since the version I have now is 8.1 or something like that, I figured this was a worthwhile upgrade. According to them, it will take 7-10 business days to arrive.

    Glad I'm doing it, though.
     
    #1 paul16451, Oct 18, 2012
  2. Jonny Zero

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    I don't know why they charge for the SW upgrade. Garmin only charges for the maps, SW updates are free.
     
    #2 Jonny Zero, Oct 18, 2012
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    It's an entirely new DVD. Probably includes both maps and software.
     
    #3 paul16451, Oct 18, 2012
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    My CTS has the same.....have to pay for the updates......it close to $200
     
    #4 sfv41901, Oct 18, 2012
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    Unless it allows use while the vehicle is in motion, I'm not really interested. ;)
     
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    I hate paying for these updates, they cost more than aftermarket GPS systems. Luckily so far the Prius has gotten me everywhere I need to go. I'm sure it's the original 2010 disc though.
     
    #6 Vas25tl, Oct 18, 2012
  7. Texas-Prius

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    What if you just purchased a new Prius a couple of months ago? Do they provide free updates for the first 90 days or 1 year?

    - TP
     
    #7 Texas-Prius, Oct 18, 2012
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    Ridiculous to charge that kind of money. I gave up on the prius gps system a week after I got my new prius. I'm using an after market gps. Works better and it is a LOT cheaper. Updates are free.
     
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    No. The only time I have had heard of anyone getting a free update is if they negotiated it before purchasing.
     
    #9 jdcollins5, Oct 18, 2012
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    Chunker My name is Chunker...I wear a hat

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    How does one check which version they have? I haven't been able to figure it out. I know how to figure out which version of entune I have but not which nav version I have...
     
    #10 Chunker, Oct 19, 2012
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    I agree with those who say the price is ridiculous and that a free-standing Garmin - even the $99 unit - works much better. I use my screen only for phones, XM radio and the backup camera.
     
    #11 mjones12, Oct 19, 2012
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    Entune versions would likely use something different than this particular update. I imagine the OP is talking about the Gen 6 unit (2010-2011). I updated at the 10.1 mark from 8.1 (May 2009 delivery was too early for 9.1), and may consider this update as 10.1 hasn't been good for Bluetooth Audio w/ my stock Android phone (Nexus S).
     
    #12 HTMLSpinnr, Oct 21, 2012
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