Update for TomTom: How to update your navigation system
With the latest software on your navigation device, you always have access to the latest functions. You can find out how to import an update to your TomTom navigation system in the practical tip below.
Update for TomTom: Select the right program
To update the software on your navigation device, TomTom offers two different programs. First you need to find out which program is suitable for your navigation device:
- Open the TomTom help page and search for your navigation system.
- Then continue with either the second or third paragraph.
Update TomTom with "TomTom HOME"
To update your navigation system with TomTom HOME, you have to do the following:
- First download [//www.chip.de/downloads/TomTom-Home_57093367.html|TomTom HOME]] and install the program.
- Then connect your device to the PC and switch on your navigation system.
- First create a backup by clicking on "Back up and restore data" in the HOME menu, then on "Back up my device" and then on "Back up data now".
- Now go back to the HOME menu and select "Update my device".
- If an update is available, you can now select it and transfer it to your device by clicking on "Download updates".
- Finally, you must click on "Done" and select "Disconnect device" under "Device" in the HOME menu.
Update TomTom with "MyDrive CONNECT"
If your navigation device is designed for MyDrive Connect, you can update your navigation device as follows:
- First you need to download and install the latest version of MyDrive Connect.
- Now connect your navigation device to your computer, switch it on and start MyDrive Connect.
- Now log in with your MyDrive Connect user data.
- Now select "My content" in the top left corner of the page and then "Update selected".
- Confirm the update by clicking on "Accept and Install" and wait for the update to be completed.
- You can now disconnect your TomTom from the computer and use it with the new software.
We will show you how to update the maps on your TomTom navigation system in our next article.