How to Update TomTom

Keeping your TomTom device updated will allow you to stay on top of route changes and new locations, and helps ensure you have the latest navigation data for travel. You can update your TomTom at any time using either the MyDrive Connect or TomTom Home applications available at TomTom’s website.

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Using MyDrive Connect

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    Connect your TomTom device to your computer using a USB cable.
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    Power on your TomTom device.
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    Wait for the MyDrive Connect application to launch upon recognizing your device.
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    Sign in to MyDrive Connect using your email address and password.
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    Click on “Update” below “My Updates and New Items.” MyDrive Connect will download and install the latest software updates on your TomTom.
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    Wait for installation to complete. After the latest updates have been installed, the installation screen will automatically close.
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    Disconnect your TomTom device from your computer. Your device will now be updated.
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Method 2
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Using TomTom Home

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    Connect your TomTom device to your computer using a USB cable.
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    Power on your TomTom device.
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    Wait for the TomTom Home application to launch upon recognizing your device.
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    Click on “Update My Device” on the Home screen of the TomTom Home program. The application will check for new TomTom updates.
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    Click on “Download Updates” if new updates are available. TomTom Home will install the latest updates on your device.
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    Click on “Done” when TomTom Home informs you that the update is complete.
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    Click on “Device,” then on “Disconnect Device” on the Home screen.
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    Disconnect your TomTom from your computer. Your device will now be updated.[1]
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References

  1. ↑ http://us.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6218/~/how-do-i-update-the-software-on-my-device%3F

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