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!!
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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.
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.
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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.
1212319
I have the same issue so I emailed the seller asking him about the lifetime map updates that I couldn't find the website. He responded back with the unit already had the newest map installed and he would send me the link when a new update comes out.
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I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
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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?
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Have to agree with comments regarding refurb units. Buyer beware however that the maps will almost never be the newest available and my units maps were three updates old. The cost to buy the new maps would have meant the refurb unit + map upgrade would be same price as a new unit. Mmmmm. Aside from that annoyance and the refusal of TomTom to allow a free upgrade to new maps, the unit looks good as a new one.
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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.
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I never could update gps maps for this device. I try with naviextras , memory stick not detected.
1470417
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.
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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.
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Can I load different Map on to SD card? like Tomtom or Garman...ect... Will it works? thanks
1338166
While mine is current, only a month old, there are two ways to upgrade maps and firmware... there is an sd card slot and a usb slot. I think the correct process for updating maps and firmware is to use the sd card slot though. Hope that helps.. I like the unit and the gps is pretty good.
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I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
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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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Hi Sasha, TomTom has another version of the device that is called the "XL 340TM LIVE," which is available from Amazon. SamKT and I are wondering if this version has lifetime LIVE services or if it uses an RDS receiver for the "lifetime traffic" updates. After a little more searching on TomTom's website, I believe that the "lifetime traffic" is probably an RDS device since they sell that accessory in the online store. However, I e-mailed TomTom customer support and will post any reply that they send.
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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.
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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.
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J. Parsons is correct - the XL 325 doesn't have expandable memory. It has 1GB of internal memory, and the U.S. map on my unit (which is just the updated map sent for free from TomTom) is about 755MB. So, not much room left for other maps. You can back-up the U.S. map to your computer, though, and should be able to replace it with the European map while still keeping a copy of both. I don't know if both would fit on the unit at the same time.