Advice on how to update the maps on the 540TM WTE? Will this have lifetime updates for Maps of the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe ?
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Check out my review - you should be able to find most of the info you are looking for there. I would recommend that you update the Europe maps, then copy them to your computer, then remove them from your device. That way you will have a copy of the latest Europe map (via "latest map guarantee") on your PC for later, if and when you need it, without it taking up tons of space.
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On the gps, I don't know if the maps can be updated to Europe, Asia, etc, there might be information on the manufactures web site,
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1. Does not update over the air.2. This particular device is mean't for North America including Mexico. You will need to buy one mean't for the middle east, or buy an additional map for the middle east. You will not get map updates though (at least official updates).
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Hi this is trelectronic. Thank yoif your question. I provide update information for you There is website address that you can download map updates. The unit included 2013 worldwide map.
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I order it for my frend . It is not mine. But i have seen only USA and Canada maps. I dont know if it is posible to use it anywhere else. Or may be update maps.
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I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.
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Yes and no. I received an email for the latest maps and they (all in one file for N. America) came on a CD for only $7 shipping. It is a strong update. You can also download maps of Europe, etc. right through the excellent TomTom Home software. It is simple to install the data onto one or more SD cards. You have to keep careful track of your serial number (it's not hard to find on the unit) to install updates, since they only work with your particular unit, as a way to prevent piracy. Customer service is very friendly and helpful, though if you have any problems.
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Thanks a lot, Rossi! Will be working on them shortly.BTW, what about the map application that comes with 08? because I'm stuck trying to figure out how to make any use of it... Any have the experience of downloading maps from the web and make it work MANNUALLy? because direct downloading and installing seems impossible!!! Thanks!Josh
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If it is preloaded with the maps for both us and europe, then all you have to do is touch the wrench icon, which will bring up maps; click on maps, then check the map you want to be the default or chosen one....it has been 8 years since I got ours, so you need to check to make sure the maps are preloaded....
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I purchased a Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX because it was supposed to have free lifetime map updates. It's been 7 months and I haven't been able to get any updates, and now today I'm told the update will cost $69.95. That doesn't sound free to me!
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thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.
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Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver,... » Read More Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. « Show Less
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So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
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I do not think it will since the maps are for US and Canada. Unless you can verify that you can load up the maps for your country.
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TomTom 1505M World Traveler Edition should include free lifetime maps of USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
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Lifetime map updates should still be working. The only thing I've read is that you should let it update the unit fully with the one free update (outside of the lifetime maps) and not put in the code for the lifetime map updates until later. It may have trouble if you put the code in right away.I have this model that I bought about a month and a half ago. Works great. No complaints.
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I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid