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   posted: Aug. 21, 2008 @ 6:32p
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UPDATE #2: (08/27/08 @ 16:10)

684 views and 20 GREEN! It looks like folks have found this thread - thanks for the 'Thanks'.

Regarding the discussion - the more I research, the more choices I discover. Initially, I expected to find ONE UNLOCKing HACK. But, there are several. Plus, there are OLD HACKS (tested on the MIO C310x), NEW HACKS (tested on the MIO C230), and plenty that I'm not sure about yet (still reading).

For those of you STILL READING (like me! ), I added a new UNLOCKing section to Quick Summary. It appears that a "favorite concept" over on the GPS Passion Forum is "Give a man a fish... Teach a man to fish...". Thus, there are MANY possible paths to take and one is left to do his own homework.

So, if you're following along with my research (AND, hopefully, doing some of your own), please post your opinions on the different UNLOCKing HACKs -

  • What UNIQUE features do they offer?
  • How STABLE are they?
  • How COMPLICATED are they to install?
  • etc...

For those of you who already installed something -
  • WHICH UNLOCKing HACK did you install?
  • WHY did you pick that one?
  • Is it STABLE?
  • Are you going to stick with it or switch to another?
  • etc...

Personally, I feel that the "How Do I..." questions belong over on the GPS Passion Forum (where the actual MIO Techies are and the MIO Community is MUCH bigger).

UPDATE #1: (08/22/08 @ 01:48)

51 views and NOT ONE GREEN!?! Gee Whizzigers... At least I *TRIED* to help the (new) Mio C320 Community out...

Created as a current (i.e. unarchived, updatable) location to add LINKs in Quick Summary since the Mio 310x thread is from 2006 and locked / archived.

I estimate that I'll be adding LINKs for the next 30 minutes or so, but, I have to save this OP as a way to begin the process...

Message edited by: TakeTheActive on 2008-08-27 15:35:46 CDT
   posted: Aug. 21, 2008 @ 6:32p

UNLOCKing


LINKs:

Q&A:

DOWNLOADs:

COMPATIBLE SD/MMC CARDS:

[Adding TTS - To be verified / edited / cleaned up...]

Go to: SireAtHome: Turn your MIO C320 into a C350 with TTS and follow the instructions from Step 7.

Here's the info from GPS Passion:

  • Buy a 4GB SDHC card and create a directory called "MioMap/MAPS" for files you will be moving from the Flash Disk.
  • Download, unzip and put the "TTS_PPC" folder on your Flash Disk. (This is from point #7 on mustang_mail's TTS page: http://www.sireathome.com/mio/TTS.html)
  • Download:
    - v_tts_nu_eng_us_f3.zip (Jill-TTS Voice US)
    - v_tts_nu_eng_uk_f3.zip (Emily-TTS Voice UK)
    - v_tts_nu_eng_us_f2.zip (modified Samantha-TTS Voice US)

    from links near the bottom of mustang_mail's TTS page. Put all 3 zip files in "MioMap/Miomap/Voice".

  • To make room for the TTS files you'll be adding, you'll need to move some maps from your Flash Disk to your SD card. Don't worry, they will be fully available to Miomap there.
    - Open up "My Flash Disk/Miomap/Miomap/MAPS" and SELECT ~100 MB of maps to move (one at a time).
    - After selection, MOVE them by clicking Edit...Cut, then open up "Storage Card/Miomap/MAPS" in the other pane and paste with Edit...Paste.
  • Next copy "TTS_PPC" to "My Flash Disk/Miomap/Miomap".
  • Copy these three dll files from "TTS_PPC/SPEECH/components" to the "My Flash Disk/Miomap/Miomap" folder:
    - COMBRK.DLL
    - COMRSRC.DLL
    - rssoloapi.dll


NOTE: Now that I have the majority of the information in one place, I'll start gathering the pieces and verifying the LINKs.

Any and all help is welcome...

Message edited by: sk72 on 2008-09-30 10:06:52 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 22, 2008 @ 9:01a
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Nice summary. Thanks.

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   posted: Aug. 22, 2008 @ 10:01a
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Awesome OP!

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   posted: Aug. 22, 2008 @ 3:03p
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ok question, can anyone tell me the correct mini to usb cable I need. 4 pin or 5?

plus can anyone explain why my thread was left empty and ignored though posted earlier? but I deleted mine and am consolidating my info into this thread.

anyone have any thoughts or links?

GPSPassion Forum
another FW link
kombitz.com
archived fw thread
a mioforum
what you can do with miopocket hack
stopword
Jerry's hack
"slimio skin"SLIMio

C320 take several different wifi SD cards.
Spectec SDW-821, Ambeon WL54C-SD, Ambeon WL54C-MSD
wifi signal monitor
WiFi discussion
recording Radio on 320

the max SD size is 8GB SD card

Message edited by: FrugalFreak on 2008-08-22 15:43:28 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 22, 2008 @ 8:23p
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FrugalFreak said:ok question, can anyone tell me the correct mini to usb cable I need. 4 pin or 5?
I counted and there are 5 pins... and I'm using one right now


FrugalFreak said:the max SD size is 8GB SD card
They say Transcend & Ridata 16GB SDHC works too. Link

Message edited by: disoriented on 2008-08-22 20:24:41 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 25, 2008 @ 12:43a
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Hi

I just bought a Mio 320 , from Staples

There is a free shipping coupon

Message edited by: eddie1681 on 2008-08-25 00:44:20 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 25, 2008 @ 10:44p
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this is a discussion on capabilities thread post buyers, not Pre I think

BTW "heads up to those that need cheap 5 pin to usb for syncing and charging, Dollar Tree has them

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   posted: Aug. 26, 2008 @ 11:36a
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This is awesome!

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   posted: Aug. 26, 2008 @ 12:23p
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FrugalFreak said:
anyone have any thoughts or links?

GPSPassion Forum
another FW link
kombitz.com
archived fw thread
a mioforum
what you can do with miopocket hack
stopword
Jerry's hack
"slimio skin"SLIMio

C320 take several different wifi SD cards.
Spectec SDW-821, Ambeon WL54C-SD, Ambeon WL54C-MSD
wifi signal monitor
WiFi discussion
recording Radio on 320

Awesome again!

Any clear instructions on iGo8 w. TTS any1?

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   posted: Aug. 26, 2008 @ 5:30p
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Second this....can any one give clear instructions on getting iGo8 installed on a Mio c320 with SDHC card. Already have Mio 3.3 with TTS working.....thanks!

Username372 said:FrugalFreak said:
anyone have any thoughts or links?

GPSPassion Forum
another FW link
kombitz.com
archived fw thread
a mioforum
what you can do with miopocket hack
stopword
Jerry's hack
"slimio skin"SLIMio

C320 take several different wifi SD cards.
Spectec SDW-821, Ambeon WL54C-SD, Ambeon WL54C-MSD
wifi signal monitor
WiFi discussion
recording Radio on 320


Awesome again!

Any clear instructions on iGo8 w. TTS any1?

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   posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 3:45p
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UPDATES:

  1. Added UNLOCKing section to Quick Summary.

  2. Added some "Discussion Starter" questions to the OP.

Personal Request: PLEASE don't QUOTE *ENTIRE* posts when you reply - only QUOTE the portion that your reply addresses. It keeps the thread neater and to-the-point for both reading and printing out. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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   posted: Aug. 28, 2008 @ 4:00p
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Great post!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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   posted: Sep. 3, 2008 @ 1:03p
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Added A-Data 8gb sdhc class 6 card as verified working with my 320
Thanks for gathering this info!

Message edited by: rzyzzy on 2008-09-03 13:03:39 CDT
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   posted: Sep. 9, 2008 @ 7:57p
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Excellent post, got the deal from Staples for about $100 with tax. Unlocked and added TTS. Thanks for all your hard work!

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   posted: Sep. 17, 2008 @ 7:29a
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Can I use a microSD with adapter on mio c320?

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   posted: Sep. 17, 2008 @ 12:27p
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I installed IGO8(sd card) on my Mio c320 with SLiMio unlock...installed TTS(Susan)...ONLY PROBLEM is it does does say all street names.....searched lot of forums...with no real solution... all installed "diMkaspecter1331b" skin...love iGO8 because of it's menu function...tons of features...

FYI...I have speedcam on both Mio Maps 3.3 and iGO8 ..

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   posted: Sep. 17, 2008 @ 12:28p
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2rat said:Can I use a microSD with adapter on mio c320?

Yes..you can...

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   posted: Sep. 30, 2008 @ 4:18p
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Got in on the deal for the Mio C320. Is it possible to load TomTom Navcore 8 on the mio c320? I know that the Tomtom 7 works. And saw it posted on other sites that you need to load NavCore 8 First and then the Navcore 8 upgrade software (with the really neat features). I just have not seen it posted anywhere if you can Put Navcore 8 on a C320. Anyone? Thanks