These devices have proven their functionality throughout time. The maps are constantly updated and many professional and amateur drivers plan their trips using such a navigation system.If we purchase a brand new TomTom navigator from the store we will also have the newest maps installed on the device. But how to get free updates for our TomTom? Or at least get some free maps?On the newly purchased devices we must examine the benefits of the different models available on the market.
You see an overview of the amount of available updates and, if applicable, any items which have expired or are about to expire. Click My Content at the top left of the page. MyContent button; Click Update selected. MyDrive Connect will display what's new with this update, you must click Accept and Install to continue.
In order to make sure we have free maps on the TomTom navigator all the time it is important to purchase a model which has the Free LifeTime Maps feature. We can spare ourselves the expenses of new updates and we have a device which is ready for the road whenever we want to use it.We can also get free maps for TomTom if we follow the sales available in their shops or the Internet. Every once in a while there is a sale available on certain navigator models bought when such an important bonus was offered.If we have owned such a navigator for a long time the maps become old and cannot be used efficiently. Not having an updated map database, a TomTom navigator with old maps becomes useless and may have a lot of errors.So how to update TomTom?Of course we can also update the maps by accessing the official TomTom website, and then download TomTom Home app in your Pc which will recognize the data on your navigator and will offer you the latest maps available. These maps must be paid for but they are also the most carefully reviewed and updated.If you are not willing to invest more money for updates on the TomTom navigator, I’m going to show you some methods which will allow you to get the free maps or free map updates that you need.The first way to get free updates for the TomTom maps is offered by the developer and it is called MapShare. MapShare is a facility by means of which the users can make changes to TomTom maps by correcting or modifying street names, blocked roads, turn restrictions, changes in traffic direction or in speed limits.All these changes are uploaded by TomTom owners following the steps here. These are then grouped into a single package that becomes available for download to navigator owners which register on the developer website and have the Home app installed on the PC.
By connecting the device to the PC and activating TomTom Home it will prompt us when we can download the available updates from the MapShare package.These updates bring fast and accurate adjustments and to a high percentage as many benefits as a brand new set of maps but cost-free.Another great advantage is that compared to paid maps which come out only several times a year, the free updates for TomTom included in MapShare are updated monthly or even daily. Taking into account that TomTom has a huge user database then the adjustments brought by MapShare will most likely cover most regions of the world.Second method for getting updated maps on your Tomtom for freeExcept MapShare, there are several other independent projects which are try to provide free maps for TomTom using Open Street Maps that we have talked about. Open Street Maps are free maps which are constantly updated by supporters, more on this project you can read here.A project which offers free updated Raster maps (using OSM) for TomTom, is.This app offers raster maps, route creation, route adjustments and warns us if the route isn’t being followed. Moreover, with this software’s help you can import and use Google Earth’s (Maps) registered routes in GPS format.
Unfortunately there is no turn-by-turn guide or other complex features. It can be installed on an SD card and run alongside the original software on the TomTom device.Finally, the last option to get free TomTom maps is the Android or iPhone smartphone app. The links they sent for downloading the map is not working. Tried using forums but it requires me to sign on and whey I try, it says my account has been disabled.Installed home on a different computer. Still no luck.Interesting to see that promo code I accidentally entered on UK site which keeps pupping up all over didn’t work on US site stating it was already used. However, they are not smart enough to check if you already purchased a map or not.
Not to mention they sale it without verifying if the device have enough storage.Will continue to use iPhone and throw this junk away. I just updated my TomTom Start that I purchased 4 years ago. Yes, the prompting for updating is annoying and the first time you log in to the downloaded TomTom home it may show that you have to pay for maps even if your device, like mine, has free lifetime maps.
A quick call to customer service, who picked up on second ring with no bothersome menu-press-and-listen junk, and a short chat with a representative fixed the problem. No proof of purchase is require. I found the process to be very easy and, unlike this article, there were no connectivity issues if you’re just a little patient. Thanks TomTom.
It has been interesting to read some of the views, presently i have a tom tom one and looking for the means of updating its maps, unfortunately i am far less than a novice on computers, so if you able to place some very simple advice or guidance procedure it would truly gratefully received. There is another query and concern i have, i had considered buying the 510 model with world free maps, speed cams and traffic update, all 3 free, but i have read some serious concerning relating people struggling to update maps etc.
Please, specifically on youtube and amazon reviews where i found, are you able to comment or perhaps expand the possible reason why there appears a problem. I purchased my tomtom 720 when I first came out. I believe I paid more than $500 dollars.
I hardly use this tomtom 720. I’ve noticed the battery was dead so I replaced it with new one.
Few days ago I was driving using my tomtom720 I nearly crashed, it was pointing me to a wrong direction. I went home and plugged my device to a computer and downloaded the tomtom home? It did recognise my device and it only updated minor details, but asking me to buy a new map? Nowadays maps are everywhere and cost cheap. I do not want to pay extra 80 dollars just to buy map and I only use it in Australia.
I thought paying premium $500 for a navigator would get me a life time map update for one country.
This FAQ contains information that may not be applicable to your device.TomTom HOME helps you to ensure you always have the latest TomTom application installed. To check if a new application version is available, connect your navigation device to your computer. Then click Update my device in HOME.If you have not yet installed TomTom HOME on your computer, you can download it here:To check for an updated application version do the following:. Connect your TomTom device to your computer and switch it on.Wait for TomTom HOME to start. If HOME does not automatically check for updates, click Update my device in the HOME menu. Note: if you would like to install an application you downloaded previously, click Add Traffic, Voices, Safety Cameras etc. Items on my computer.
If a new application is available, it is listed on the next screen.Make sure the new application is selected, then click Download updates.HOME downloads the selected items.HOME then installs the selected items on your device. Click Done. Click Device Disconnect Device in the HOME menu. You can then disconnect your device from your computer.See also:.