I have free lifetime maps, but it has not once giving me an updated for free it wants to charge me for it. How do I get the free lifetime maps.
1163646
I have the TomTom home site on my computer, and have my device registered. Whenever I connect my device to my computer, it updates everything automatically and never charges me anything. I would contact their customer service and tell them about your problem and ask your money back.
1163647
Call Tom Tom Customer Service @ 866-486-6866. They will help you and they are good....
1163648
Mine was trying to charge me as well until I activated my lifetime maps. If you have the TOMTOM home downloaded go to tools (at the top left of the page) and down to use latest maps guarantee. This worked for me at least. If that doesn't work for you then I would call the customer service number.
5605
I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net
991598
Did your GPS come with lifetime updates? If not, you may have to contact Magellan Customer Service to see if you can return it to be updated. Search GPS models and find one with lifetime updates and you will never have to worry about this topic again. My GPS unit gets 4 free updates a year. An update could cost you around $200.
2000345
I think you mean model LM. The LM stands for Lifetime Maps. You register the GPS with Garmin, download an app called Garmin Express, and use it to check for updates. The updates to the firmware and maps are free for life, whereas you have to pay for updates if you don't buy the LM model. I have owned mine 2 1/2 months, and done 2 firmware updates I would have had to pay for without LM
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
469604
if you buy a garmin recently, it has a lifetime of updates for the maps it has preinstalled or that you purchased as an addition. careful of secondary markets, they may sell maps that are static and not updatable.
1291425
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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just got mine today (08/22/08). included maps are the 2008 edition. when i registered the product i got a free download for the 2009 edition - which i am taking advantage of as i type this... according to the 'thank you for registering' email, the free update to 2009 maps is available until september 21st, and when you accept the download, you have 90 days to get it before the product key expires. (its a good 2 hour download alone, not including install time)
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No fees with the magellan3100 and several other models, however there are no "annual" updates on this model. You have to go to the Magellan website and check for updates for it. The last two I downloaded were free. I have not done a download since 2011, so I do not know what is NEW for it out there. Read it over, know what yours is capable of doing and then go from there.
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It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a... » Read More It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. « Show Less
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The Tom Tom 1535 I purchased had free maps for the life of the unit. You can buy Tom Toms for less money that do not have this feature. This is my understanding when I purchased this unit. So far, I keep getting up dates on the unit.
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No you have to pay for map updates. The maps that come with it are pretty up-to-date, but not the most up-to-date. The unit gives you a website to go to for updates, and the process is pretty straightforward, but it does cost some money
2080166
Yes, but be aware of certain models. You will have to pay high cost for map updates. Make sure you buy a model that offers free lifetime up dates.
208542
Yes but only after you pay for the life time map updates ...well worth it hasn't gotten me lost yet.
2127510
Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
1809953
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 updated the maps once after purchasing the device as new version of the maps were available. Did not encounter any restriction on the no. of times I could do that. Also the documentation says that it is free for the 'usable' life of the device i.e. until the device can support the newer versions of the map either in the sense of its capability or storage space.