Navigon update - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to update your Navigon navigation system.

Prerequisite for a Navigon update

First of all you need the free program Navigon Fresh. You can use it to automatically update your navigation device or buy upgrades. You also get access to the Navigon Fresh Shop.

How to update with Navigon Fresh:

• 1. First connect your Navigon device to your computer using a USB cable.
• 2. Then switch on your navigation device and open the "Navigon Fresh" program.
• 3. To be able to carry out an update successfully, you have to register your Navigon device. This registration process is only necessary the very first time you start "Navigon Fresh".
• 4. After you have registered your Navigon product, the "Navigon Fresh" program automatically searches for suitable updates for your navigation device. Or you select the "Update Navigon Software" option in the menu to search for suitable updates. If updates are available for your Navigon device, these updates will also be displayed in "Navigon Fresh".
• 5. We recommend that you back up the software of your Navigon device before starting the update installation. To do this, click on the "Backup and restore" option.
• 6. After you have saved your data, you can start the installation for the software update.
• 7. After the successful update, access the latest map material from Navigon.

Find out which free app you can use to turn your smartphone into a navigation device here.