tomtom 820 topgear version

[wildecoyete3006]

hi every1 , i seen there is a thread about updating the maps but to be honest ive not a clue what to do . can any1 give me a dummy guide on how to update my maps on my tomtom 820 ? as i dont want to wreck it

[DARTFORD]

Make sure you have a full backup copied in a different location to the backup one that the TOMTOM software uses, it is hard to update the maps for the first time, but once you have done it once it is quite easy, the guides work that are at the top of this forum, you need to double make sure you save the Topgear voices for your model as they are not downloadable anywhere on the internet, as there was a spat with the BBC over it, and I am still looking for them lol

Russell is the expert here, hope he can help you

[Russell1]

All you need is posted in this section including the guides & software. As Dartford has already mentioned - make sure you have a full back up copy before you attempt any changes.

[wildecoyete3006]

thanks guys , il have a go at it next weekend if i feel brave lol . i had enough problems installing a OS into my phone but after 7 hours i cracked it , sure installing a map into a tomtom should not be soo much hassle . time will tell lol

[wildecoyete3006]

just found out u cant back up this tomtom 820's , i was on the tomtom forums and seen some1 else moan about it . dont think il chance going any futher incase i wreck the system . thanks anyway guys

[dOOds]

why not mate?? plug it in to your pc..a box should pop up..open then folder and copy the contents somewhere safe...Does this not work? pc should recognise it like a usb being plugged in....Hope we can solve your problem mate..

[wildecoyete3006]

the wee box that opens with my tomtom says no back up option ,this is the bit i read on the tomtom forums

http://www.tomtomforums.com/t26558-any-way-all-backup-tomtom-10-x-firmware.html


seems the only thing u can save is maps and services , the OS cant be saved.

unless some1 else knows a way to do it

[taffytell]

Hi wildecoyete3006

There was court action between tomtom and Microsoft which resulted in tomtom agreeing not to use the Microsoft component on future models. Therefore it is not possible to access the later devices with Windows. they can only be upgraded via the appropriate tomtom support application. Therefore up to now later models can only be upgraded via the official tomtom site. The system used is a form of Linux and has not yet be cracked. the later models include: GO 800 / 1000 / 2000 / Via / Start 20 and 60 Series. Sory wildecoyete3006 you need an older model.