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    ? xxl540 map help needed newbie.

    hello to all new to site.
    i have 1 xxl 540s and 1 xxl540 m what do i need to install and activate the new current maps i think it is 930.and how do you install it
    do i make a back up of what i have now before doing any changes.??i'm a truck driver so i depend on my gps all the time.i did a few searches but was a tad confuse as what is the right tools to download for my units.?? thanks

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    With respect, you obviously have not read/searched enough. Everything yo need is here [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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    thanks but i did a search thread for tomtom xxl 540 nothing comes up that link shows more of repairs and quick fix this link=http://www.gpspower.net/tomtom-tutorials/250811-installing-maps.html
    doesn't explain but more of an break down about maps.all i was looking for a simple steps back up your unit then download the map you want to use. then do you delete the map folder already on unit
    and move the new map folder to were you deleted old map then install program to activate new map.?
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    thanks but lots off that stuff seems out dated stuff that was required a while back once again thank you for your time still looking for the simple of the how to instead of the long pages of technical stuff.not trying to offend anybody

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    To update your device with the latest map, follow these simple steps:

    1) VERY IMPORTANT: Connect your device to your computer via USB. Using Windows Explorer, open your TomTom drive and backup the complete contents of your TomTom.

    2) Check your navcore version. You can do this either on the device menu under Version Info, or you can check the navcore version in TomTom Home when the device is connected to your computer.

    3) Check which map is compatible with your navcore using the latest compatibility chart

    4) Delete the old map folder.

    5) Copy across the new map folder into the root of the device.

    6) Download the latest version of FastActivate (or other tool of your choice)

    Unzip the file and copy across FastActivate.exe to the TomTom drive (the root of the device).

    7) Run FastActivate.exe from the TomTom drive, clicking on all 4 options in order, waiting for each to complete:


    Update meta, activate maps, patch navcore & home.

    credit to lemonfish

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    thanks a million working on it right now once again thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by jimmy View Post
    To update your device with the latest map, follow these simple steps:

    1) VERY IMPORTANT: Connect your device to your computer via USB. Using Windows Explorer, open your TomTom drive and backup the complete contents of your TomTom.

    2) Check your navcore version. You can do this either on the device menu under Version Info, or you can check the navcore version in TomTom Home when the device is connected to your computer.

    3) Check which map is compatible with your navcore using the latest compatibility chart

    4) Delete the old map folder.

    5) Copy across the new map folder into the root of the device.

    6) Download the latest version of FastActivate (or other tool of your choice)

    Unzip the file and copy across FastActivate.exe to the TomTom drive (the root of the device).

    7) Run FastActivate.exe from the TomTom drive, clicking on all 4 options in order, waiting for each to complete:


    Update meta, activate maps, patch navcore & home.

    credit to lemonfish

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    OK worked like a charm. Thanks again
    Now my other unit is a via 1505 does updating the maps works the same way??
    That I just did to my 2 xxl540

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1iwilly View Post
    OK worked like a charm. Thanks again
    Now my other unit is a via 1505 does updating the maps works the same way??
    That I just did to my 2 xxl540
    nope, sadly that ain't going to happen:- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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    thanks i guess that will be my back up to lend to family members when needed. i also have a xxl 550tm but needs a screen fell out of my hands and ******* real bad.

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