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Downloads the most recent Nikon A-GPS update file (NMT_14A.ee) from Nikon to $env:temp (a Windows PowerShell script).
<#
Download-NikonAGPSUpdateFile.ps1
#>
# Set the common parameters
# Note: Will overwrite the existing NMT_14A.ee file
$ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"
$start_time = Get-Date
$path = $env:temp
$empty_line = ""
$filename = "NMT_14A.ee"
$save_location = "$path\$filename"
$base = "http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive1/"
$source = "https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html"
<#
Description
• Downloads the most recent Nikon A-GPS update file (NMT_14A.ee) from Nikon to $env:temp. The file
helps Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Coolpix P900/S9900/S9700/S9500/S810c/S800c/AW130/AW120/AW110s/AW110/W300
cameras determine the GPS position faster.
Updating the A-GPS File (Nikon Coolpix P900/S9900/S9700/S9500/AW130/AW120/AW110s/AW110/W300)
1. Download the latest GPS file from the Nikon website.
2. Using a card reader or a similar device, copy the file to the "NCFL" folder on the SD memory card.
• The "NCFL" folder can be found in the root directory of the memory card.
• If the card does not contain an "NCFL" folder, please create a new folder in the root directory
and name it "NCFL".
3. After copying the file, insert the card into the camera and turn the camera on.
4. Press the MENU button and use the multi selector to select the GPS or location data menu tab.
5. Select GPS options or Location data options.
6. Select Update A-GPS file to update the file.
Expiry Dates
• The A-GPS file is valid for 14 days or a multiple of 14 days.
• The expiry date for the updated file can be checked in the "Update GPS File" dialog.
• If the file has expired, the latest A-GPS file can be downloaded from the Nikon website
and the A-GPS data updated as described above.
• A-GPS is not available once the A-GPS file has expired.
• More time may be required to acquire the current position, if the A-GPS file has expired.
• It's recommended that the A-GPS file is updated before using the location data function.
Home: https://gist.github.com/auberginehill/e649d84b695dc0e19c365bdbd9bf511a
Short URL: https://tinyurl.com/yau2wzkh
About A-GPS files: https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000006295&configured=1&lang=en_GB
Latest firmware updates for Nikon products: https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000032994&lang=en_GB
Nikon D5300 A-GPS update file (NML_28A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html
Nikon 1 AW1 A-GPS update file (NMT_14A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html
Nikon Coolpix P900/S9900/S9700/S9500/S810c/S800c/AW130/AW120/AW110s/AW110/W300 A-GPS update file (NMT_14A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html
Nikon Coolpix P610 A-GPS update file (NSO_28A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/131.html
Nikon Coolpix P520/P510/P330 A-GPS update file (NML_28A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html
Nikon Coolpix S9300/AW100s/AW100 A-GPS update file (NCS_07A.ee): https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/110.html
#>
# Check if the computer is connected to the Internet # Credit: ps1: "Test Internet connection"
If (([Activator]::CreateInstance([Type]::GetTypeFromCLSID([Guid]'{DCB00C01-570F-4A9B-8D69-199FDBA5723B}')).IsConnectedToInternet) -eq $false) {
$empty_line | Out-String
Return "The Internet connection doesn't seem to be working. Exiting without downloading any files."
} Else {
$continue = $true
} # else
# Set the progress bar variables ($id denominates different progress bars, if more than one is being displayed)
$activity = "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS file"
$status = " "
$task = "Setting Initial Variables"
$total_steps = 6
$activities = 5
$task_number = 0.2
$step = 1
$id = 1
# Update the progress bar
$activity = "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS update file - Step $step/$activities"
Write-Progress -Id $id -Activity $activity -Status $status -CurrentOperation "Reading $source" -PercentComplete (($step / $total_steps) * 100)
$empty_line | Out-String
# Get the download link URL
$data = (New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString("$source")
$regex = $data -match "P=\w+&R=\w+&L=\w+&O=\w+"
$keys = ($matches[0]).Split("&")
$part_1 = $keys[3].Split("=")[-1]
$part_2 = $keys[2].Split("=")[-1]
$part_3 = $keys[1].Split("=")[-1]
$part_4 = $keys[0].Split("=")[-1]
$url = [string]$base + $part_1 + $part_2 + $part_3 + $part_4 + '/' + $filename
# Set the download parameters for the Nikon A-GPS Update File (NMT_14A.ee)
[System.Uri]$download_uri = New-Object System.Uri "$url"
$download_url = $download_uri.AbsoluteUri
# Update the progress bar
$step++
$activity = "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS update file - Step $step/$activities"
Write-Progress -Id $id -Activity $activity -Status $status -CurrentOperation "Purging old versions of NMT_14A.ee from $save_location" -PercentComplete (($step / $total_steps) * 100)
# Purge any existing old NMT_14A.ee files
If ((Test-Path $save_location -PathType 'Leaf') -eq $true) {
Write-Verbose "Deleting $save_location"
Remove-Item -Path "$save_location" -Force
} Else {
$continue = $true
} # else
# Update the progress bar
$step++
$activity = "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS update file - Step $step/$activities"
Write-Progress -Id $id -Activity $activity -Status $status -CurrentOperation "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS file from $url" -PercentComplete (($step / $total_steps) * 100)
# Download the Nikon A-GPS Update File
try
{
$download_plugin = New-Object System.Net.WebClient
$download_plugin.DownloadFile($url, $save_location)
}
catch [System.Net.WebException]
{
Write-Warning "Failed to access $url"
$empty_line | Out-String
Return "Exiting without downloading the file."
}
Start-Sleep -s 1
# Close the progress bar
$step = 6
$activity = "Downloading the Nikon A-GPS update file - Step $step/$activities"
Write-Progress -Id $id -Activity $activity -Status $status -CurrentOperation "Finished downloading the Nikon A-GPS file." -PercentComplete (($step / $total_steps) * 100) -Completed
# Display basic stats in console
If ((Test-Path $save_location) -eq $true) {
# Find out how long the script took to complete
$file_is_downloaded = $true
$end_time = Get-Date
$runtime = ($end_time) - ($start_time)
If ($runtime.Days -ge 2) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Days + ' days ' + $runtime.Hours + ' h ' + $runtime.Minutes + ' min'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Days -gt 0) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Days + ' day ' + $runtime.Hours + ' h ' + $runtime.Minutes + ' min'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Hours -gt 0) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Hours + ' h ' + $runtime.Minutes + ' min'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Minutes -gt 0) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Minutes + ' min ' + $runtime.Seconds + ' sec'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Seconds -gt 0) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Seconds + ' sec'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Milliseconds -gt 1) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Milliseconds + ' milliseconds'
} ElseIf ($runtime.Milliseconds -eq 1) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Milliseconds + ' millisecond'
} ElseIf (($runtime.Milliseconds -gt 0) -and ($runtime.Milliseconds -lt 1)) {
$runtime_result = [string]$runtime.Milliseconds + ' milliseconds'
} Else {
$runtime_result = [string]''
} # Else (if)
If ($runtime_result.Contains(" 0 h")) {
$runtime_result = $runtime_result.Replace(" 0 h"," ")
} If ($runtime_result.Contains(" 0 min")) {
$runtime_result = $runtime_result.Replace(" 0 min"," ")
} If ($runtime_result.Contains(" 0 sec")) {
$runtime_result = $runtime_result.Replace(" 0 sec"," ")
} # if ($runtime_result: first)
# Display the runtime in console
$timestamp_end = Get-Date -Format HH:mm:ss
$end_text = "$timestamp_end - The Nikon A-GPS file has been downloaded to $save_location"
Write-Output $end_text
$empty_line | Out-String
$runtime_text = "The procedure took $runtime_result."
Write-Output $runtime_text
$empty_line | Out-String
} Else {
$file_is_downloaded = $false
$error_text = "Didn't download any files."
Write-Output $error_text
$empty_line | Out-String
} # else
# [End of Line]
<#
_____
/ ____|
| (___ ___ _ _ _ __ ___ ___
\___ \ / _ \| | | | '__/ __/ _ \
____) | (_) | |_| | | | (_| __/
|_____/ \___/ \__,_|_| \___\___|
http://powershell.com/cs/blogs/tips/archive/2011/05/04/test-internet-connection.aspx # ps1: "Test Internet connection"
_ _
| | | |
| |__| | ___ _ __ ___ ___
| __ |/ _ \| '_ ` _ \ / _ \
| | | | (_) | | | | | | __/
|_| |_|\___/|_| |_| |_|\___|
https://gist.github.com/auberginehill/e649d84b695dc0e19c365bdbd9bf511a
Short URL: https://tinyurl.com/yau2wzkh
#>
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Description

  • Downloads the most recent Nikon A-GPS update file (NMT_14A.ee) from Nikon to $env:temp. The file helps Nikon 1 AW1 and Nikon Coolpix P900/S9900/S9700/S9500/S810c/S800c/AW130/AW120/AW110s/AW110/W300 cameras determine the GPS position faster.

Updating the A-GPS File (Nikon Coolpix P900/S9900/S9700/S9500/AW130/AW120/AW110s/AW110/W300)

  1. Download the latest GPS file from the Nikon website.
  2. Using a card reader or a similar device, copy the file to the "NCFL" folder on the SD memory card.
    • The "NCFL" folder can be found in the root directory of the memory card.
    • If the card does not contain an "NCFL" folder, please create a new folder in the root directory and name it "NCFL".
  3. After copying the file, insert the card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  4. Press the MENU button and use the multi selector to select the GPS or location data menu tab.
  5. Select GPS options or Location data options.
  6. Select Update A-GPS file to update the file.

Expiry Dates

  • The A-GPS file is valid for 14 days or a multiple of 14 days.
  • The expiry date for the updated file can be checked in the "Update GPS File" dialog.
  • If the file has expired, the latest A-GPS file can be downloaded from the Nikon website and the A-GPS data updated as described above.
  • A-GPS is not available once the A-GPS file has expired.
  • More time may be required to acquire the current position, if the A-GPS file has expired.
  • It's recommended that the A-GPS file is updated before using the location data function.

www

Camera A-GPS Update File Download Page A-GPS Filename Firmware Download Center
Nikon 1 AW1 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/130/Nikon_1_AW1.html
Nikon Coolpix AW100 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/110.html NCS_07A.ee
Nikon Coolpix AW100s https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/110.html NCS_07A.ee
Nikon Coolpix AW110 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/33/COOLPIX_AW110.html
Nikon Coolpix AW110s https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee
Nikon Coolpix AW120 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/30/COOLPIX_AW120.html
Nikon Coolpix AW130 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/206/COOLPIX_AW130.html
Nikon Coolpix P330 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html NML_28A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/52/COOLPIX_P330.html
Nikon Coolpix P510 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html NML_28A.ee https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/55/COOLPIX_P510.html
Nikon Coolpix P520 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html NML_28A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/56/COOLPIX_P520.html
Nikon Coolpix P610 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/131.html NSO_28A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/193/COOLPIX_P610.html
Nikon Coolpix P900 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/221/COOLPIX_P900.html
Nikon Coolpix S800c https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/111/COOLPIX_S800c.html
Nikon Coolpix S810c https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee
Nikon Coolpix S9300 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/110.html NCS_07A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/115/COOLPIX_S9300.html
Nikon Coolpix S9500 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/117/COOLPIX_S9500.html
Nikon Coolpix S9700 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/119/COOLPIX_S9700.html
Nikon Coolpix S9900 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/203/COOLPIX_S9900.html
Nikon Coolpix W300 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/112.html NMT_14A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/354/COOLPIX_W300.html
Nikon D5300 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/111.html NML_28A.ee http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/25/D5300.html
Home https://gist.github.com/auberginehill/e649d84b695dc0e19c365bdbd9bf511a
Short URL https://tinyurl.com/yau2wzkh
Source http://powershell.com/cs/blogs/tips/archive/2011/05/04/test-internet-connection.aspx
About A-GPS files https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000006295&configured=1&lang=en_GB
Latest firmware updates for Nikon products https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000032994&lang=en_GB

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