TomTOM 5 not saving settings

[tcs44_uk]

Hi guys and gals,

I've recently upgraded my XDA IIs to the latest iMate software. I've then re-installed tomTom 5 with the upgrade to version 5.1

Now my tomtom won't save any of my settings. So i can input my Home and favourties etc... shut down tomtom and then when i go back in, i have to accept the agreement again, and none of my settings are there.

Is anyone else having this problem? and more importantly - does anyone know what the fix is for this?


Thanks all

[OhBuggerit2k2]

tcs44_uk - Are you installing from an SD Card? If you are check that the files are unlocked before you copy them onto the SD card or it will act as you have described.

I too had the same problem with a legit purchased copy from TomTom. Someone on another forum advised me to copy the files to the PC, unlock them, copy them back to the SD card the re-install - hey presto works a treat.

HTH

[kitarolivier]

I have nearly the same problem. My settings stay, but favorite and base are gone after a few uses :
I record the base and a few favorites, I exit TT5 using the "quit" icon. When I restart it, the base & favorites are still there (so they are correctly recorded : the file is not locked, and the SD card not Read Only).
After a few runs (I have not been able to check how many, or what can cause that), they're all gone : no base and no favorite.
All I store in POI never disappear, so my work-around is to place all favorite and base in POI.

Tomtom support is ZERO. They have pre-formatted message they send not reading the whole problem, and it is impossible to reply, 'cause the case is closed after their crappy answer.

[Ginnser]

OhBuggerit2k2, how do I tell if the files are locked?

I have the same problem, TT5 will not remember any favourites when restarted.

I have the files on my computer, how do I check they are not locked?

Thanks Guys

Ginnser

[alan__higgs]

I also have this problem.....

does anyone know which file(s) it is that hold the info regarding:

Home location
Favourites
and all the other personal settings

would appreciate any help,

Thanks,

Alan

[bravefish]

i had a similar issue & resolved it by changing the settings on the file with extension .cfg from read only. i had 2 copy the file 2 my desktop change the settings then saving back 2 xda2i.

i have a problem with tomtom where it throws me out...any1 know how 2 sort it?

[tcs44_uk]

Thanks guys - after copying all of the TomTom files back to PC, taking off the Read Only flag, and then copying the files back - all working fine now.

Cheers

[Ginnser]

hi guys

I cannot seem to find the .cfg file !

Which folder is it in?

also had a quick check, i dont seem to have any read only files !

Anyone help !

Thanls

[aprmike]

hi guys

I cannot seem to find the .cfg file !

Which folder is it in?

also had a quick check, i dont seem to have any read only files !

Anyone help !

Thanls

Check out this thread for the answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=50200&highlight=
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