To update MyDrive, make sure the "Tell me when updates are available" checkbox is enabled in settings -> general, and it should alert you to updates. To update Tomtom HOME, select Help -> "Check for HOME update" in the Tomtom HOME menu. You can install Tomtom HOME or MyDriveConnect from - If you already have the applications above, make sure you've updated them to the latest version. Maps must be downloaded via Tomtom HOME or MyDriveConnect, depending on your device. Then you can proceed to install your map. Repeat these steps until no Application and/or Navigator downloads are offered for download. Do not choose the map if offered (uncheck the map checkbox), instead choose and install the Application and/or Navigator downloads only. When prompted to update, you may be given the choice of an application update and a map update at the same time. To perform an app update, follow the steps here. Earlier apps had issues with map installs, so you should update your app to the latest version before attempting a map upgrade. We recommend performing a backup as instructed here.Ģ) If one is offered, upgrade to the latest app first. With any change this big on a Tomtom, it's always a good thing to back up first. īefore you update your maps: We recommend the following steps to prepare yourself, prior to a map upgrade:ġ) If your device uses the TomTom Home app for its interface (and not MyDriveConnect), make a backup. The remaining steps in this guide apply only to Tomtom PND units and aftermarket in-dash units. Reserve time for the download and perform it on wifi, as it will be a large file depending on your geography. The map update download process is the same as the initial map download, and will overwrite your existing map. If it does not offer the map, make sure you are connected on wifi, and go to menu -> Settings -> About. When available, you will be informed of the update when you start the app. If you have an Android device: Tomtom usually releases maps for Android about a month after maps are released for PNDs (or earlier). Keep checking for updates in the App Store. If Tomtom follows historical practices, the new version 960 map will be released in Dec 2015 (or earlier). Usually about a 1-2 months after the map is released, Tomtom will release a new app version, that includes new features and a new map. If you have an iOS device: The Tomtom app for iPhone/iTouch/iPad does not allow separate map updates. We recommend contacting your car dealer for instructions, although they may redirect you to the Tomtom customer support phone number. If you have a Factory Installed Tomtom device: There are usually unique processes for updating these maps, that vary by make and model year. START models with digits that start with a 2 or a 6Īll other PND models are Tomtom HOME devices. GO models with digits that start with a 1, 2, or 8 In general, MyDrive devices were launched in Summer 2010 or later, and include the following models: MyDrive devices: have an application version 10.x and later Tomtom HOME devices: have an application version 9.x and earlier Android devices: with Tomtom app for Android Factory installed devices: installed by the manufacturer when purchasing a car The process for downloading maps depends on which category of Tomtom device you have: We created a new thread HERE about the 960 map install. and the Android/iOS map should be released shortly thereafter. Tomtom has released the new maps, version 960 for SOME models.
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