TomTom: Install maps - how it works

You need good GPS navigation, especially on vacation or when traveling. This practical tip shows you how to install new maps on your TomTom.

Install new maps on the TomTom: models NAV1 and NAV2

Note: For safety reasons, you should back up the device using Windows Explorer before starting.

First connect your navigation device to the PC. The TomTom Home tool should start automatically.
If this is not the case, you can of course start the program manually. Then switch to "Maps".
Here you can see your purchased tickets. To install a new card that has already been purchased, select "Install".
You can then select the map sections. The download and installation on the device start automatically. Wait for the process to finish.
Note: You must not disconnect your navigation device from the PC during the entire process.
After the successful download, click on the eject icon in the main window of TomTom Home to safely remove the device.

Start the "My Drive Connect" application and then connect the device to your PC. You do not have to create a manual backup here: your TomTom backs up the data automatically.
As soon as the device is recognized, the "My Drive" application page opens. Log in there.
You will now see the available updates. Click View Updates to begin the installation.
If there is an update for an application, install it first. To do this, mark the updates and click "Start".
The current progress is displayed. The device must be connected to the PC during the download or installation of updates.
If the updates were successful, select the card you want to install.
To save storage space, you can also install individual sections of a map. The next step is to select all of the sections you want to install. Then the installation of the selected maps or sections starts.
Finally, you need to install the available updates from the homepage.
As soon as all updates have been successfully completed, you can disconnect the device from the PC.