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
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Tom Tom worked on my iPod 4 with the Dual 10/10 untill there was a Tom Tom upgrade about 3 weeks ago. GPS is working fine on my iPod 2 with Tom Tom which received the same upgrade with the same Dual unit. I contacted Tom Tom and they said to wait for the next upgrade
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I have just bought a Tomtom XL from Amazon. The SW told me my map is up to date, yet, I know the map was released at 2007. Instead of going thru the tool->latest map guarantee menu, I went to other menu to purchase the map, the message said my map is 5 quarter behind and then when I tried to purchase, it showed the version of the map available to my system is at 8.xxx.I will have to call Tomtom tomorrow to find out what's going on.
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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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I was able to get a hold of Amazon support by phone today. I was told the Nuvi 350 units being shipped have NT 2008 map in it. I asked about the v.5 mentioned on Amazon website and he did not know about that. He would check and have it corrected. According to him, Garmin will start shipping units with 2009 map in about a month, starting with the 200 series, 300's, and so on. Based on this, I plan to buy one now even with 2008 map. Again, he could not confirm about free update from Garmin. If I can get a free update, that's great. If not, I'm still happy since price had come down significantly
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Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a... » Read More Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. « Show Less
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The current map update is 2014.4. The unit came with a 2008 version. The unit would not accept the update and Garmin could not help due to the age of the unit. It is not a charging/mounting issue.
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I received a Magellan 4040 for Christmas and was able to download the 2.36 Firmware update directly from the Magellan website under the 4040 description. I haven't installed it yet, as I am still deciding whether to keep the Magellan despite the horror stories of customer serivice (or lack thereof), or switch to Garmin. Good luck!
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) My comments are covered in those posted. Selling a GPS with outdate maps is unacceptable. Also, I don't find it intutive at all. I need to carry a copy of the manual with me to get it to do what i want. My TOMTOM program running on my palm was far better but they quit supporting map upgrades so I purchased the Maestro. I don't recommend it.
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Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
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I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
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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
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The "maps" feature can be updated regularly by hooking it up to a computer and downloading the new map information. It appears that the memory inside the GPS does not have enough storage capacity for all of the map updates. At least that is what this person is saying was his/her experience. I haven't tried to update any maps yet, so I can't verify the Garmin's storage capacity. I can't imagine that it wouldn't have enough for at least one or two updates, but I have no personal knowledge.
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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 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?
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I am so glad that you posted this update as Euro updates would have been essential to me too. I looked and found no exclusion to suggest they weren't included. Very naughty of TomTom ! Worth a challenge if you can put up with the attitude of the customer service staff. I had a similar experience with the purchase of a refurbished TomTom which suggested that it had the latest maps. They weren't !!! They were three updates out of date immediately. Buyer beware.
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I bought one during Prime day and received it on July 16th 2015. The one I received had maps of both North America and Europe pre-loaded. I plugged it in and both maps updated (put a 32GB SD card in mine first that I had already) without issue. My Tom Tom account shows lifetime updates for both maps. Hope this helps others trying to decide.