iGuidance 2009 -- can only be used on memory card it is shipped on

browning · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 08:45 PM

I was looking to upgrade my iGuidance 4.x to the most current release (2009). Unfortunately, after contacting their technical support, I have learned that they are only providing the software via microSD. No big deal except I don't want to utilize anything other than Sandisk and am told that the software is locked onto their card. Anyone know of a way around this so I can pull the software off the card and put it onto a larger card?

**ou2mame** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 09:47 PM

i think that would constitute some sort of warez type activity... which is probably banned on this forum. if there's a way around it, i'm sure its already been done somewhere.

creedin · #3 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 09:55 PM

i think thats stupid... do you have to buy the card too along with their software?

browning · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by creedin

i think thats stupid... do you have to buy the card too along with their software?

The 2GB and 4GB cards have no additional charge. The 8GB charge is an extra $10. I'm just not happy that I have to use their card. I prefer sandisk and don't know what kind of generic garbage they'll be using. Really disappointing as I have been using iGuidance for about 3 years and have really liked it. Guess it is time to find a new GPS software...

**No1ustad** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 09:56 PM

if ur paying for it and not distributing it. IMO, it wouldn't constitute warez. nonetheless, i'm not sure how, i use tomtom.

**ou2mame** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by No1ustad

if ur paying for it and not distributing it. IMO, it wouldn't constitute warez. nonetheless, i'm not sure how, i use tomtom.

you are paying for the software license, and the license includes whatever stipulations they have decided on. if they decide that you must use that specific card, then you must use that specific card, otherwise you are technically breaching the license agreement, and possibly breaking the law as well.

henbone11 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ou2mame

you are paying for the software license, and the license includes whatever stipulations they have decided on. if they decide that you must use that specific card, then you must use that specific card, otherwise you are technically breaching the license agreement, and possibly breaking the law as well.

LOL some of you people get a little too worked up over what you consider warez. You talk about licensing and how you arent supposed to modify anything. Take a look around. Thats most of what this and xda forums are about. Modifying preexisting software (tf3d, windows...) as well as modifying the hardware (dying the back cover). Why would modifying purchased software be any different? Why not just leave all phones stock and not have any discussion about modifying anything? I think many of you need to relax.

SprintTouch08 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ou2mame

you are paying for the software license, and the license includes whatever stipulations they have decided on. if they decide that you must use that specific card, then you must use that specific card, otherwise you are technically breaching the license agreement, and possibly breaking the law as well.

i wouldnt go that far or else 99% of us here are breaking the law as is- custom ROMs. Its the same concept, youre using fragmented pieces of MS code not meant for your device to be ripped like they are. i see no problem if you own the license to not use their card.

u8myfoood · #9 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ou2mame

you are paying for the software license, and the license includes whatever stipulations they have decided on. if they decide that you must use that specific card, then you must use that specific card, otherwise you are technically breaching the license agreement, and possibly breaking the law as well.

A licensing agreement is not the law, there may be copyright violations but in no way would this constitute as something illegal. If you are going to argue that, wouldn't the custom ROMS that are distributed on this site constitute as something illegal and voiding our agreement with Sprint, ATT, Verizon, or Alltel? The act of moving the content over is the same as moving content in or out of the custom ROM, don't turn this into a battle over whether this should be considered warez or not, because he is LEGALLY buying the software, not downloading it and distributing it.

I believe you can copy the contents over through a method similar to Norton Ghost, make an exact data image of the contents and using another program, copy the contents over, it should work. I'm not too sure though, you would have to try it to see, considering I see no way for them to use other formats other than NTFS, FAT16 or FAT32. So give that a try.

**jmorton10** · #10 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by u8myfoood

I believe you can copy the contents over through a method similar to Norton Ghost,.

that doesn't work, I've tried it.

Ghosting an image doesn't change the unique card ID, the ONLY thing I have found that works (with Garmin anyway) is copying the contents to the new card & then cracking the program so it will match up with the ID of the new card.

This annoys me to no end by the way having to "crack" a program that I legally purchased...........

~John