Maps are labeled as LOCATION_XXXX_YYYY with XXXX being the map's version number and YYYY being the revision).ĭelete the old/existing map(s) folder(s) from your device. Make sure you get a version that's compatible with your device/navcore combo (as checked in step 3. TT Home will bitch about the device being EoL but it will still let you update the system software and update QuickGPSFix (although pointless, you'll see).ĭownload the map(s) you want from here. THIS IS ONLY NECESSARY IF YOUR NAVCORE IS TOO OLD TO SUPPORT NEWER MAPS: Install/Update the official software from TomTom (TomTom Home 2) and fully update the internal software (navcore) of the device. If your navcore is extremely outdated, proceed to step 4, if your navcore will support the latest maps, proceed to step 5. Close FastActivate.Ĭheck to see what map(s) are compatible with your device/navcore combination here. There will be a line that says software or navcore version, it will be four numerical digits (most likely 9xxx). Select 'My Device Info' (I think option 7) and wait for Notepad to pop open. Copy the executable to the root of your device and run it. Take a full backup of the device (manually copy/paste the entire contents of drive).ĭownload FastActivate. Plug in your GPS to your computer, ignore any autoplay stuff from Windows or TomTom software.

This model has hit end-of-life and cannot be updated officially, but I just put the latest maps on it (from aprox. My Dad refuses to buy a new GPS and still uses a TomTom XL IQ Routers Edition model. TomTom GPS devices have a pretty shitty lockout and are extremely easy to hack/pirate maps for. The mods are somewhat flexible with the rules as long as the OP explains in the comments.

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