updating maps TomTom XL 340-S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Have read a lot about the difficulty in updating to new maps that dont fit. I also read that a new compressed map set is now available for units with 2GB capacity and does work easily on this unit. Does anyone know if this is true? updating maps TomTom XL 340-S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Have read a lot about the difficulty in updating to new maps that dont fit. I also read that a new compressed map set is now... » Read More updating maps TomTom XL 340-S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Have read a lot about the difficulty in updating to new maps that dont fit. I also read that a new compressed map set is now available for units with 2GB capacity and does work easily on this unit. Does anyone know if this is true? « Show Less
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After 3 hours of DOWNLOADING.. got error message and now no map or anything that is usable on the unit.. I tried to download the original map but kept getting error messages saying my unit doesn't Have that FUNCTION?/// What a waste of time.. Now I have to spend HOURS on the phone to try to get this all fixed..
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TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion slot, but that would have meant that they are on the hook for many more map updates. TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion... » Read More TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion slot, but that would have meant that they are on the hook for many more map updates. « Show Less
196593
Tried deleting non-English voices to make more space, but it didn't work for me. Still getting error messages while updating. This is a serious hardware problem (lack of sufficient memory to install updates). If it updates the map, there is no space for the application, and vice-versa. This is ridiculous!!
134796
I'd just like to mention here, since a lot of the bad reviews are based around this problem, that the problem is FIXED. I did a full free map upgrade, software upgrade, even added new POIs and voices. No errors, and everything is still working fine. The only thing I have deleted is the non-english voices.
196594
Have had my unit 2 years and at least 4 updates with no problems at all. Are you sure the old update problem still exists? Updates during the year appear minor, but should be done whenever you are taking a long trip to unknown areas.
196595
I have the same problem. Connected to device to my Mac and received an updated map, which took over one hour. Now the map can't be activated and I receive an error message. Just called TomTom and I was told that I can't download an updated map wireless due to the compression of the file. I would need a cable internet connection to fix this. I have never heard such a story and it doesn't make any sense to me (I use AT&T; U-Verse). Has anyone ever heard about this before?
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Updating these units is not a problem as long as you can do math prior to the update. Delete unessential voices (computer voices are larger), back up the old outdated map to your computer, delete the outdated map, download and install the new map. You should have plenty of space. If you're not sure do the following math (available space) - (space required for update) where result is a positive number means you can do the update. 5 minutes of googling will save you hours of hassle.
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The XL 340-S should have more memory. With this drawback noted, it is still a great GPS. 1st, back it up on your PC with the PC software. Next use TomTom home to delete the junk you don't use like foriegn voices. Now you've freed up enough room to instal a new map that fits. You'll need to do the math to make sure it fits. You may also need to delete some of the other stuff you downloaded to make room. The problem with this GPS is simple, it lacks enough memory so you need to manage what is in the GPS. It is still the best GPS in this price range.
196598
The map was downloaded fine but the update failed and destroyed the original map in the device. I had to delete the corrupted map on the device and then updated again with the downloaded map. Now, it works with latest map but it's not easy.
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Check with TomTom customer service. They can tell you whether or not you have the latest map. It is my understanding that you need to take overt action to get the free replacement map. I blew my 30-day window-of-opportunity, so I did not get the free replacement map. I can, of course, get the free map-share updates, which are incremental, user community supplied updates. In TomTom Home (from the menu bar at the top), you click on "Tools" =&gt; "Use Latest Map Guarantee". The 30-day window for doing this is from the time that you first use your GPS, not from the purchase date. (That is because a TomTom might be purchased and then put away to give later as a gift). When you set a destination, favorite, home location, or other settings, it changes internal file dates, which the software detects. I do not know which file dates are checked. Be sure to delete unused voices before getting the new map, or you might not have enough RAM.
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The problem with TomTom in general is that the maps have to be updated and is not for free. Plus the internal memory is very small. It may stop working just because there is no space. l already bought another one-Magellan with free maps update for life.
1400990
Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
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Go to tomtom home and do a backup first. Then remove all voices except the computer one. That the one that speaks street names. Then go to update my device and update the software first. Then update the maps. Then you will be fine. Follow these steps and you will have no problems.
950978
Thank you!My OS is 7.161 but my map version is 705. The 710 is available for 50 Euros...(?)I downloaded the Starbucks POIs from the tomtomforum but the only way to access them is through the Browse map feature. The Starbucks icons appear on the map and I can select one and then Navigate there.Should the 710 map version be available with the One out of the box or is it an upgrade?Thanks again for your help.
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Not quite clear on what you mean. Essentially the update is supposed to give you new info that wasn't included in the previous data, like new streets or some that were previously excluded. One problem I have found is, that when trying to update maps, the system does not allow it, and Garmin will NOT answer when queried about it. VERY disappointing and to my thinking fraudulent (as it prevents me from getting my money's worth.)
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EARL -- curious about the time line in your post. I see that on the Magellan site they show Map Upgrade v45 as being the most current. If I read your post correctly, that upgrade was originally released in Dec 2011 and then retracted and in Feb you still didn't have it? That would suggest the current Map Upgrade v45 is at BEST 5 months old (if they released it February 19th
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Some new devices include (at a higher cost) the "lifetime update" option, while others (at less cost) do not... needless to say, you get what you pay for. Rather than replace your old Garmin, you might be better to just buy a map upgrade. Be careful, though, and don't do what I did: I recently bought a lifetime map upgrade for my Nuvi 205, and when it came in the mail, I was shocked to read the fine print and learn that the 205 has limited memory and that this update could not be loaded fully into a 205. MAKE SURE the map update that you buy is compatible with your specific model.
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It takes a subscription to those maps. My Tom Toms have not had those. I have use them now for four or five years on myservice truck fleet without any trouble Then I had one go bad in less than a year and wrote a less than favorable review. Tom Tom then answered with instructions to maybe take care of this and after sending the info I never heard from them again. This confirms some of the nightmares I read in the Amazon reviews. I have since purchased a Garmin that I like much better. My advice don't buy a Tom Tom.
629282
Haven't tried to update since I just got my GPS. HOWEVER - it gives the wrong directions....When the map clearly shows to turn one direction, the voice prompt says to turn the opposite. Finally, I just turn it off and follow the road signs!!!! Not happy with my TomTom!!!
2209897
I don't know what your're talking about. I have a tom tom start 45tm 4.3 and have never had a GPS update but you can connect to a computer and get map updates if there are any.
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I have the older model TomTom XL-S and know that ONLY the computerized female or male voices will actually speak the street names. All other voices included with the GPS are "real" voices and therefore cannot speak the actual street names, just the generic type directions as you mentioned. I don't know if your newer model TomTom is the same, but it sounds to me like it might be. Hope this helped!
1461189
Why does this get such negative reviews? Seems logical to get the most recent model in most tech things. We're buying our first gps, and need europe maps. Is the 765, 775, or 275 better?
754423
Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
2235270
Yes you can and yes it does. TomTom also has a Map Plan with which you can update maps, I believe, each quarter/year. Nice little unit. Perfect for the price.
207191
I never could update gps maps for this device. I try with naviextras , memory stick not detected.