Today I have upgraded my new car’s infotainment system firmware. It is nice to see frequent upgrades, but there is no change log whatsoever. So I decided to have a close look at the actual image file. This image appears to be a standard ISO 9660 CD-ROM filesystem data file which can be mounted as a cdrom. Doing so reveals a lot of interesting data such as version info of all modules, build time stamp. I did a diff on the version.txt file in /etc of both image files below:
Version 1.7.4L: http://distrib.naviextras.com/content/!application/Toyota/OS/EU_Low/2012_03_19/swdl.iso (78M)
Version 1.7.2L: http://download.naviextras.com/content/!application/Toyota/OS/EU_Low/2011_12_08/swdl.iso (78M)
The result is shown below:
< version=1.7.4L < user=dmiller < date=Fri 01/27/2012 < time=13:52:05.66 < Accellion_AAA:1.0.0:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.thirdparty.accellion_AAA.trunk < imageChecksumUtility:1.1.1:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.imageChecksumUtility.trunk < nav:3.1.4_10-26-11:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.nav.release.CY11_EU < nav-sys:1.0.11:Toyota.extension_box.omap.nav.trunk < Spot Tools:1.2.0:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.spottools.trunk --- > version=1.7.2L > user=DMiller > date=Wed 12/07/2011 > time=19:45:37.33 > imageChecksumUtility:0.1.0:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.imageChecksumUtility.trunk > nav:3.0.7_10-26-11:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.nav.release.CY11 > nav-sys:1.0.8:Toyota.extension_box.omap.nav.trunk > Spot Tools:1.1.0:Mid_Common.packages.mainproc.harman.spottools.trunk
So now we know the modules that have change between the 1.7.2L and 1.7.4 version. Looks like the navigation module is updated. There also one new module in 1.7.4 called Accellion_AAA.
I will investigate the differences further next time, so stay tuned! 
hi friend! i have a new toyota yaris. i am from spain. i need know if is possible install navi in touch&go?
i have touch&go system without navi.
is possible add navi to system?
thanks
great blog
It’s possible to have the navigation module installed afterwards, but it’s a hardware component that needs to be attached to the Touch&Go system. In Holland the navigation module only costs 796 euro. So you can have navi, but not only in software as it needs a hardware component which will contain GPS, map storage, etc.
I understand. Thanks for the reply. In toyota they said I just needed to install software. I was told that the hardware came installed. Can you confirm that you need hardware? thanks
a greeting
As far as I understood it correctly at the dealer, the Go module is a small piece of hardware that needs to be attached on the back of the Touch system. Like I said, it’s not a software only thing. But I am not a Toyota engineer, so I could have misunderstand it.
Hello from Cyprus. I have bought a new Toyota Avensis on April 2012 with toyota touch and i order separate the navigation . It is a piece of hardware to be atached on the back of the unit . It cost me 675euros. but i need Cyprus map that is not suported from Toyota.
thank you very much for your reply. I will continue investigating. regards
Perhaps you can share your findings about adding the navigation (Go) module to the Touch system?
if of course. any news I will share with you through this same web address.
thanks
Greeting
1.7.5L factory installed in my new Prius. So no download location yet.
kees,think it is possible adding the navigate (go) module to the Touch system?
@juan
Yes it is possible, but you will need additional hardware.
I know because my Prius was delivered without navigation in error, so it was added later. Dealer said extra hardware + software was ordered.
Don’t know the details, perhaps GPS module or dongle?
Here are the official Toyota instructions on how to install the GPS system when you are upgrading from “TOUCH” to “TOUCH & GO” (it costs about 700€)
http://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads/dda88a44-1ead-4cbf-af3a-fcdd4f158eac/Verso_Touch_and_Go_LHD_PZ490_00331_00_AIM_002_330_0.pdf
Hi, to add navigation function to Touch you have to order following hardware from Dealer:
PZ490-00331-00 – to convert Touch to Touch & Go
PZ490-00332-00 – to convert Touch to Touch & Go Plus
They cost 700-1000€.
Installation instructions to all vehicles with Touch are available on http://www.toyota-tech.eu/
By the way – I found another swdl.iso – used to erase Radar Cameras for France.
http://www.matoyota.fr/media_mt/radars-iso/swdl.iso
http://www.matoyota.fr/mag-toyota/Suppression%20de%20la%20signalisation%20des%20radars%20sur%20les%20GPS%20Toyota/151
Perhaps you will find there something interesting?
Hi,
I found the maps for T&G. They are not actual, but I think it is what you are looking for.
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/44020/aftersales/NAVI_MAP_L_H/L/Map+and+system/swdl.iso Size 2012Mb – those are the maps for Touch & Go,
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/44020/aftersales/NAVI_MAP_L_H/H/Map+and+system/swdl.iso Size 3584Mb – those are the maps for Touch & Go Plus.
Could you please look at this files – perhaps they use the same format as IGo – and update is possible?
Hi, I’ve downloaded both files and mounted them to have a look at the contents. The first link is version 1.7.7L (2.0G – 04/17/2012) and the second 1.7.5H (3.6G – 01/27/2012).
Those image files are complete systems including navigation maps. The maps are iGO maps from NNG formerly known as Nav N Go. There are also POI and Speedcam files included. Both are for European customers. Perhaps those files are for the T&G plus edition, because they are not released for the Toyota Verso-S model, which is a standard T&G model. The question is: how to get updated maps, speedcam and POI files on the T&G flash storage.
Hmm, The date means, that those maps are quite new. Have you tried to download them into T&G? According to Toyota instructions it is enough to put the file on Flash and plug into USB?
Does it work?
Second Idea would to get newest maps from Naviextras, and replace the files in iso. But I think here you will meet the problem with licence.
@syoma
It’s not that easy to get the maps only on the T&G system. You’ll need access to the T&G system in order to get to the storage where the maps are stored. Another option is to create a ISO yourself which updates only the maps, but therefore you need knowledge of the QNX operating system and script language. I have a standard T&G, so I could try to install the 1.7.7L version. How did you found out about the two links you posted?
Hi, is it possible to update T&G with this file????
“https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/44020/aftersales/NAVI_MAP_L_H/L/Map+and+system/swdl.iso Size 2012Mb – those are the maps for Touch & Go”
I have just bought a brand new avensis with a map ID 20110321, more than a year old.
@Wonder
Maybe someone can answer the question if it hurts if you just try to install this 1.7.7L complete version of Touch & Go including navigation maps over a existing 1.7.4L installation. I am using the standard Touch & Go, so not Touch & Go plus or pro version.
@Dirk-Jan
Hi, sorry my english is terribble… I have a new Verso and I have the 1.7.5L. In computer (with Winiso) I changed any little file (I change 1 number), the file size is correct. Save as… but the Touch&Go says: authenticon is failed. The new .iso smaller than original. Possibble the original encryptioned or its have any shield. What do you think?
@H
He. I’m sure, that it will be not so easy, as simply modifying some file. We need to understand how ISO file was created and if there some encription used. The links to the maps I got from technical service bulletin, which desribes map update procedure for Toyotas coming from Turkey, which by accident had anly turkish maps. So they are original from Toyota.
So first we must try to install original ISO file. It should be done as usual – copy to USB flash and plug into T&G. Did it worked? I don’t have T&G to check.
Habe einen neuen Avensis T27 2012 Modell mit Touch & Go. Die o.g. Datei (T+G Plus, 3,5GB) auf FAT32-Stick geladen und versucht zu installieren. Wurde vom System als fehlerhaft abgelehnt. Ich wollte mein T+G auf T+G Plus sozusagen updaten. Geht so nicht. Vielleicht hat jemand eine Idee wie dies gehen könnte.
Hallo, ich habe einen Avensis T27, Bj.2012 mit einem T+G Navi. Habe o.g. Datei (T+G Plus, 3,5GB) auf einen FAT32 Stick gespeichert und versucht zu installieren. Leider wurde dies vom System mit Systemfehler abgelehnt (authenticon is failed). Ich wollte eigentlich mein T+G auf das T+G Plus erweitern.
I have the original full 1.7.5L iso, and upgraded the maps. It was OK all. I think, you are truth the iso have encrypted, but I don’t know how. Any idea?
I’m owning a recent Auris Hybrid. The Touch&Go came installed with 1.7.5L and map ID 20110321. Is this really the latest version? Or is there an easy way to update the system myself?
@H
Can you please clarify how you obtained the 1.7.5L full (map+system) iso? And according which procedure did you upgrade those maps and to which new version? Which materials did you use as a source?
@Syoma, @Dirk-Jan
Will the above mentioned 1.7.7L Map+System iso perform a full system and map update on a 1.7.5L system?
Any clarification would be welcomed as I’m new in this field.
Yes The update works perfectly with me. 1.7.4 was now 1.7.7 eurl 10-02-2012
@Navigator
Hi, I asked for from the car dealer. I think your version the latest. (My version 20110321 too)
while i’m waiting for my new yaris hsd, i’m researching about developing apps for the touch and go system. have you come across an SDK or something like that?
Hi Alessandro, actually there is info about developing for Touch & Go. Have a look at:
http://www.qnx.com/developers/docs/index.html
http://support7.qnx.com/download/download/20982/590.39_65_Quickstart_Guide_P6.pdf
http://community.qnx.com/sf/sfmain/do/home
@H
@H: Would you like to share the 1.7.5L iso?
It won’t work. T&G differs from T&G Plus by hardware – there is a different block and different firmware. Therefore you can install only L version.
By the way, there is a guy, who tries to hack Touch and Go.
https://www.jkry.org/ouluhack/Toyota%20Touch%20%26%20Go
I don’t think he succeeded yet.
There is a navigation map update available since today! I believe this is 1.7.9. When I login to my.toyota.eu there is a map update (EUL20120620) available for Europe for 119,00 EUR. I’m registered at the my.toyota.eu website with a Verso-S equipped with Touch&Go.
For owners of Touch & Go Plus the map update is free! I want to ask people – before pushing USB stick with update into Radio – check the contents of it – what is the structure and what contents are there?
@Dirk-Jan
Hi, I have got the new map from the 16/7/12 on a USB key and plugged it into my Touch&Go plus (Prius) but it stays in the screen “update available, reading content” for 30min and then I stopped it. How long is it normally to make this complete map update (4GB of data) ? Shall I wait longer ?
Other question, does someone got an idea on how I could recover the speecam data for France (that has been deleted in a previous update) ?
@iolo
People reported, that it taken for more than 45min to update maps on T&G without Plus. Since Plus has bigger size of data (3D models, etc) I would say you should wait for at least 1 hour.
Thanks syoma
I give it another unsuccessful try tonight that results in an 1.7.9 system with the old map! Actually it crashes after 30 min during navigation update (USB key error), then went into recovery mode, etc this system is really awful to update! I will now try to make a key with the 1.7.9 fingerprint and the new map and prey for having no USB error in the middle…
@iolo
Try to use another USB stick.
@iolo
Also make sure the usb-stick is formatted in FAT32 mode and it does not contain any other rubbish.
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My update also failed at the first try; it did not start at all. I’ve started over the complete process beginning with a new fingerprint on a clean FAT32 formatted usb-stick.
You need a lot of patience twice. First during the download and device specific swdl.iso build in the Toolkit. And next during the real update of the Touch & Go itself.
Most amazing is the size difference between the download and the resulting swdl.iso.
Can someone explain the process as is executed by the Toolkit? The real download is only 50% of all activity. All the rest seems building and copying while dropping (or compressing?) a lot?!?
Hi all,
I bought a Toyota Verso-S last yeat in May. No GPS module was available. Now it is, but is too expensive, too much considering prices of other navigation platforms. I noticed that I have the first release of the Touch firmware with basic functions such as the mp3 covers if the file is in a usb key are not displayed, issues on the bluetooth, etc.
I was wondering if it is possibile pushing the new firmware to that without buying a toyota external Gps module (and receiving the fresher firmware for free) to enjoy the new functions (Covers on Mp3, etc).
If it is possible, i’d like to know where I can download such firmware and how to install it.
Thank you very much!!
Hi Sandro,
If you don’t have the Go module, then you can still update only the Touch module. I will post the instructions on how to check the Touch version for a Verso-S. The most current version is 03.1500. I have asked the dealer for this version, because mine is 03.1300. I will keep you updated.
@Navigator
Is it possible to see downloaded files?
@syoma
As you might know the Touch&Go Toolkit program has a download cache. Refer to the program setting for the working directory to find the location. Starting with a clean cache it had reached 1,92 Gb when the download was completed.
And after a better analysis of the usb-stick i found most of the answer on my previous question. It seems that the 246 Mb swdl.iso only contains the update orchestration. I think this part is doing all the device and checksum checking.
The real update content seems to be merged into the folder structure of the fingerprint (folder named NaviSync). That folder grew by some 243 files and 1 folder from 741 kB to 1,68 Gb. Herein is folders for map, poi, speedcam, tmc, voice, etc. and its new content.
Hope this will do for this public discussion.
Success!!! After another try (number 8 or 9…), 4 USB keys and another 70min waiting in my car it finally went through the whole update. I think I had all the possible problems (Prius shutting down during the update because of battery, USB error, update mismatch, etc). In one word, I would say that Toyota has some room of improvement in this update process. It is not user friendly at all (the first step of the update in the car is a static screen during 24 min with no indication whatsoever!!!), it does not say when it crashes (some of my USB key makes the update never starting, but I really don’t know why, they are all FAT32 freshly formatted) etc. How could we possibly make such a terrible software in 2012 ? And I don’t talk about the toolbox which has also its number of obvious bugs as if nobody has just tested it once for real…
Anyway, this now belongs to the past, until next update
My message to all updaters: do not loose hope!
Thank you very very much. Could I try to push the version 1.7.4L I’ve found here even if I don’t have the Go module? I Guess the result should be the same if I press “nav”, I will have “The Nav module is not installed” exactly like now. I look forward to having any news from you!!! Anyway I’m going to wait for your additional infos. Happy for your help !!!!
Cheers !!
If you donot have an extension box, the sw will do you no good. You have only a da. Extentsion box provides the gps module along with bluetooth , USB, phone module address book, voice recognition, connectivity etc. it is a module which can be easily added later though. That is a separate module from the f10 radio.
Hi all, I’ve setup a forum for discussion about Toyota’s Touch and Go system. I think that more suitable for having a discussion than this blog. Have a look at http://www.vleeuwen.net/forum.
la actualizacion de 1.7.5L a 1.7.7L, la he heho directamente con el archivo descargado al principio de este post. Lo puse en la memoria usb sin huella dactilar. Solo el archivo descargado. Se actualiza sin problema alguno.
Hi, I know that you need an extra hardware to get the maps working on the Touch&Go, but: Can I install only the software and use an external iPhone to get the maps from Google Maps and the positioning from the mobile phone?
Thanks!
Hi Bob, as I understand your question correctly it’s not possible to use navigation (GPS) information from another device like a phone to pass it to the Touch and Go unit. It’s a proprietary closed system that will not allow such a thing. It’s however possible to connect a phone and setup tethering for services like Google local search. See this recent post for a brief summary of the Touch & Go capabilities.
Hi Dirk-Jan, thank you very much for your answer! I have taken a look to your link and it is very interesting.
It is awful to know that Toyota uses a closed system
I am investigating about how obtain a navigation service for free. I bought a 3rd generation Toyota Yaris and the GPS costs 750€ and I think that it is too expensive. I have got an iPhone 4S and actually I am using a TomTom app and I am listening the indications through the Bluetooth.
I would like to find an alternative system to install to use the phone’s GPS system instead the car system and to add new utilities like speed control system. If anybody knows how to modify/create a system, please let me know. Actually I don’t know what kind of CPU uses… I figure that it uses a Java virtual machine but I’m not sure.
Sorry for my english if I didn’t explain properly. I don’t speak english very well.
Regards!
You can not, the navigation s provided on a separate module, you physically do not have the module.
Someone can upload the EUL20120620 version for all of us to try?
Check forum for this.
I dont see it in the forum?
http://www.vleeuwen.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2#p15
I have bought a new Avensis on april 2012 with Toyota touch & Go but i need Cyprus map to install on the system that toyota not suport. Where can i find this map? i have use maps of iGo and nothing change. Thanks. Theo
Hi Theo, I guess you’re unlucky Toyota and NNG did not include the Cyprus map. Are you sure it’s not included with the Greece map? They are occasionally offered together. If not, you’re stuck with using an external navigation device.
Thanks Dirk-Jan for the information. The problem with Cyprus map is political. I need someone to help me huck Toyota touch & Go system. I have found the map in iGo bat i dont know how to install it. I am wiling to pay for it at a resonable price. Thanks.
I was wondering if i can connect my iphone with iGo gps to the system ? can enybody tell me?
Theo any luck with Cyprus map?
no nothing at all
Wow, you guys are something, I see Dan miller name on this, words of caution there are checksum and license file check on this, if you actually succed, your radio extension box will not be usable, you willsee loading map forever. Be careful.
Get official upgrade for you eu low extension box.
After a very detailed description, everything I wrote was lost. Long story short, 1.7.7L works perfectly on my Touch&Go, updated everything in about 15 min (including navigation). Before I had 1.7.5L – EUL20110311 and now it is 1.7.7L – EUL20120210.Very happy with it, hope to see the difference tomorow. Thank you guys for your work!
Hi dkbkl,
sorry that the text of the description of you update has been lost.
I would find it super if you would take the trouble again for rewriting. I think with me many Toyota Touch & go users would be pleased.
So is with me gone 15 minutes and also update them now also 1.7.7 L EUL20120210 …
I have version 1.7.9 L with map 20120620 downloaded, but dare not EUL to install, I am afraid that I can not go back if it goes wrong … has anyone of you out there have an answer?
Thanks for the many information I can get from this site.
The newer version 1.7.9L is not working yet. I made a lot of modifications, I tried to merge some files, but until now it is not working. The only thing that I get when I wanted to update was an activation code that I had to provide, like a protection for the new map, but I don`t have it. I tried many times, no succes yet. Still working on it!
I see you’re trying to hack the swdl.iso.
Have you already tried to run native code instead?
You can develop native code using the qnx sdk, if there’s a way to load in into the system.
I read that downloaded apps are stored on USB storage. Have you already tried to copy apps from one system to another? Do they work? It should be the first step in developing homebrew apps.
Hi all. I recently bought a GT86 and installed the optional T&G system. Unfortunately the navi unit is 1.7.5L and so far the dealer is playing the “I don’t know – let me check with Toyota” card concerning the update. So I decided to try to find a workaround and yesterday I downloaded the syoma march 29 1.7.7L file. I opened the iso image to look around and I was VERY surprised of the content. Several files ha a October 29th update and the version.txt file reads:
“[ifs]
version=1.7.8L
variant=EU-Low
host=HIIFHSWDEV001
user=dmiller
date=Mon 10/29/2012
time=12:01:25.22 ”
Maps in “NAV\NNG|content\map” have a 24/10/2012 date and most dir contain a “magic.txt” file containing the string “HB_TEB”.
Does this make any sense? Will my navi/car explode? Is it safe for me to try to update my navi with this file? Thank you for your help.
Hi Stedk, this is an interesting discovery. I have examined this new image and compared it with my currectly installed 1.7.7L version. See the new forum topic I just created.
I buy my Verso with 1.7.7L version. In 1.7.8L and in 1.7.9L updates maps are the same, 2010 Q4. Same like in 1.7.7L version. I take one map(Luxembourg) from 1.7.8L and 1.7.9L and put them in my portable navigations. Igo shows maps version 2010 Q4. So they selling old maps like new?????????????
Hi Roots, the maps on version 1.7.8L are definitely older than on the 1.7.9L version. You can find out by mounting the images yourself. Have a look at the forum also.
i take the maps from images and put in my portable igo, igo shows that maps are 2010 Q4. this info IGO taking from map “inside”.
ups, sorry, i make mistake
i will check again.
1.7.8L 2010 Q4
and i cant install this patch
1.7.9L 2011 Q4, anyway its too old
Dirk you havent accept me in your forum, i did register a week ago
any one can tell me how to install Cyprus map on my touch & Go?
version=2.7.4L
variant=EU-Low
host=HIIFHSWDEV001
user=dmiller
date=Wed 12/05/2012
time=23:59:53.15
version=2.7.4H
variant=EU-High
host=HIIFHSWDEV001
user=dmiller
date=Wed 12/05/2012
time=23:23:09.51
is available
So did u manage to install the cyprus map?
version=2.7.4H
variant=EU-High
host=HIIFHSWDEV001
user=dmiller
date=Fri 01/18/2013
time= 9:58:02.47
is available
Dirk, hope everything is ok, when you have time, please accept my forum registration. Thanks!
Hi guys
Can i upgrade my T&G with Nav to a T7G Plus????
No, “plus” have other hardware.
Hi
Sorry for butting in, really need advise on this!
Would a toyota touch from a verso 2012 Double DIN DVD Player, MPN: cv-vs71f0ae. Fit into a auris 2007,the demensions of radio in dashboard is (top=245) (hight=120)(bottom=235) is it too high spec for car,does cabling needs adaptors to make it work, would like to put the work into it, if its worth it
kind regards
rob
Hi
Have you heard about external box CS 9200 or 9900 for all Toyota Touch&go systems?
Have you heard about external box CS 9200 or 9900 for all Toyota Touch&go systems?
Yes, they are disussed on forum.
I have not been accepted in the forum.
Tell me your forum username you have created so I can activate your account.
Hi guys,
I accidentally deleted my external card so I can’t use my navi future no longer
Someone said me that it cost $100 to reinstall the software with license.
But I don’t want to pay extra money for this stuff.
Here are my questions;
1-) Is it possible to use the map via downloading the .iso file that someone shared above?
2-) Which iso file should I have to download a or b?
a) Version 1.7.4L: http://distrib.naviextras.com/content/!application/Toyota/OS/EU_Low/2012_03_19/swdl.iso (78M)
or
b) https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/44020/aftersales/NAVI_MAP_L_H/L/Map+and+system/swdl.iso Size 2012Mb
3-) Is it neccessary to use the original external card or can I use different external card too?
4-) Which card format acceptable? Fat32 or NFTS
5-) Is that the rigth order for installation? Download -> Mount the .iso file with PowerIso tool -> Copy the stuff into the external card -> Plug it into the slot on T&G -> Start the installation.
I accidentally deleted my external card so I can’t use my navi future no longer…
Ömer – I’m not sure if you have T&G – in T&G the maps are stored internally, not on external card.
Probably you have one of older TNS Systems, which store maps on external SD Card, for Example TNS510. This a totally different navi – thus we can not provide solution for you. Try gpsunderground.
Hi guys.
I have bought Toyota Avensis in 2012 with T&G but no Map/Nav functionality activated. Is there any easy way how to activate navigation (maybe upload swdl.iso file) or I have to go to Toyota center and buy it in formal way?