On this occasion we want to help you with the installation of new updates within the TomTom SD card. So, whether you already have them or not, but want to update the maps of your update system and you don't know how to do it, in this article we will guide you in this task.
Why update the TomTom SD card
According to a study by Tele Atlas in Spain the roads and the streets undergo 20% changes every year. This is because different variations are generated that you experience with all the traffic data obtained, in order to better adapt to the needs of optimal urban and circulation planning.
This brings with it the need to periodically update the browser. However, depending on the category of browser we have, we can update it with the use of internet, CD-Rom or SD cards. In the case of TomTom, it has a tool called TomTom Home which allows these updates to be carried out through the use of a computer. This is a tool that is completely free to use.
This software will allow us to install and acquire all the most recent maps, in addition to the traffic cameras of Europe. We can also personalize this with the voices of famous people, make trip plans and be able to receive traffic notifications at no additional cost.
Next, we will tell you all the steps you must follow if you want to update your TomTom SD card.
Update TomTom SD card
In the event that you are trying to download an item using HOME, and the TomTom SD card does not have enough space, you will only have to follow the HOME instructions to free up the necessary space. Even if the item you want to save to the SD is larger in size than the TomTom SD card can store, HOME will most likely give you the option to purchase a new one through the official website.
In everything you should almost always use original TomTom Carminat SD cards. These are developed exclusively to provide greater fidelity and performance in these navigation devices.
If you want to install a new map you must insert the memory card into the Carminat TomTom.
Steps to update the memory card
Follow the steps below to update TomTom SD card:
- Insert the SD memory card into the Carminat TomTom, if it is a new one, do the same. Next you have to turn on the Carminat TomTom. This will cause an error message to appear saying “No maps have been found.”
- Turn off your TomTom. Now you can connect the memory card to HOME. You will have to do this step using a reader for this type of memory card.
- To update your TomTom SD card you will need to install the application by clicking “Update my Carminat TomTom” inside HOME.
- If you do not have a new map downloaded, the system will offer you the possibility of downloading a new one accompanied by the application. If you have downloaded the new map to your computer, you will have to go to “Add maps” inside HOME. This will be displayed in a list with "Computer" as its location.
- Finally, you will have to install a voice. To do this you will have to click on “Add traffic, voices, speed cameras, etc.” Everything within HOME.
We hope that this guide on how to update the TomTom SD card will be very helpful to you when keeping your navigation equipment fully updated and without any problems. Since it is a fairly simple task to perform. It is important to always have updated maps, so as not to get any unpleasant surprises when you go to places you don't know.
