Thinkware updates... how often ?

[Koolvin]

I'm wondering if the manufacturer provides regular updates. How many updates for the older 750 were released ? Since purchase there has only been one upgrade for the 770 I wish they would update the camera database also as it is really out of date in my area.

 

[Maddog1974]

The camera database was done about a week ago (Dated 30th Sept) and it should be accurate as they use the Cyclops Database http://cyclops-uk.com/index.html

As for actual firmware updates for the camera they are just done when required, i.e. a bug is found or an improvement to be made. I would say the time i owned my F750 there were about 3 updates (in 8 months) that said as far as im aware all the small issues are resolved now so there may not be anymore updates for it.

 

[Koolvin]

Thanks! Didn't see the camera DB update.

 

[Koolvin]

I updated the db but made no difference. My route often takes me through a very busy part of London that had its cameras replaced by the new digital gatso. There are around 7-8 cameras that have been moved as well as a speed limit change.

I will download cyclops to see if their app is updated or not.

 

[Andre Kenji de Sousa]

I update mine. There are lots of new cameras that the dashcam is not allerting, at least here in Brazil. You´ll be ticked if you rely on the camera to alert you about speed limit cameras.

 

[Koolvin]

I checked cyclops and that's out of date too ! I may contact them

 

[potaion]

As far as I know, the speed cam data will be updated every 3 months

 

[Ralph2]

You´ll be ticked if you rely on the camera to alert you about speed limit cameras.

I think.. you are a fool if you expect your camera to warn you of every speed limit camera. This data base.. world wide is supposed to be current.. every hour, not likely.

 

[egonvdv]

they released a FW update on the 2st October for the f750:

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What's New?

- Improvement of mobile zone function (Notification alert when the driving speed is more than 95% of the speed limit.)
- Add “Speed Stamp” function

 

[raoul]

they released a FW update on the 2st October for the f750:

Updating from 0.15 wiped my wifi password and parking mode settings. Not good. Also speed stamp can't be disabled.

Sigh.

 

[egonvdv]

put the f770 firmware on it. works like a charm:
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/thinkware-750-development.20296/

 

[Dee_82]

you would be better off upgrading it to the F770 firmware which allows you to then disable the speed stamp, plus you get the better night mode. I have a feeling that the time stamp was a scrap of food thrown our way due to the fact that the F770 is identical to the 750

However, in saying all that, thinkware do make a fantastic product, I certainty wouldn't want to change, I just wish they were a little more progressive in their development! as has been mentioned, I wouldn't expect any further updates to the 750

 

[egonvdv]

They really ought to get rid of the max 48hrs parking mode. I don't understand the reason behind this limit..?

And I do hope they'll bring out player software that is as good as Blackvu.
as much as I hate the BV cameras, the player is really great. Very easy to find footage from certain dates and hours.