tomtom one poi problem

pluggit · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject: tomtom one poi problem

Just downloaded database to my tt one (early version, about three years old).
All files seem to be on the unit -bitmap and ov2 files etc but i cant bring them up on the poi list. There is only the existing catagories, post office, police stn.
There is no function on the unit for poi management so that factory set database cant be manipulated to make room for the new 3rd party database(if that is the problem).
Any suggestions other than a more up to date gps.

Stampy72 · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject:

You did copy them into your Map directory, didn't you??

It's named something like :- Europe_North
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pluggit · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject:

At what part in the proceedings does THAT little question come up!

I was never asked( or never noticed). Can you give me an idea of how to complete as im a bit lost now. I followed the guide for the tt one series and all went well. I didnt get any prompts to do anything else so haven t a clue as to adding to the map.

Any help much appreciated

DennisN · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject:

The bitmap and OV2 files go into the folder containing your map.. on this list it is the folder called United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland. This list is from a ONE v3, from 2008 (UK Regional - if you have a Europe map, it'll be called Europe or something like that). After copying the files into that folder, you then go into the menu items on your device, Change Preferences... Manage POIs... Warn When Near POI etc.

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M8TJT · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

pluggit · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for trying to sort this out. I ve made a bit of a b###er of it now anyway. Im beyond help..and so is the old tt-one. I ve pressed a wrong button and deleted some files that the unit needed for it to actually BE a gps. Its now deceased. A software pack(even if I could get one) would cost more than the gps is worth now so Im going for a newer unit-probably a via etc.
I ll have a go at downloading to that. I can see where I went wrong. Thing is that although I can find my way around windows 7, Im not very good at manipulating folders/files etc so if I come back on here again with the " ..shall I press this button now .." approach .......... be gentle!

Believe it or not , Im actually an electronics engineer with 30 yrs in industry! Rolling Eyes

Andy_P · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject:

pluggit · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject:

Took an evening but its sorted. Just need to see active poi,s on screen then Im happy.
The whole of the op system had gone, map, the works. had to use tt-home to reinstall and buy map pack again. No choice. No back-up.
Figured out what I was doing wrong on installation. Im not good with file manipulation and I have to think about it but the penny dropped. Loaded extracted files onto map file and it came together.
Cost me some swearing and a few quid for the maps but at least I have a working unit again. Thanks for all your prompts, it helped me figure it out.

ps . Does this software pack require regular updates ie weekly or is it down to the individual. Any recommendations..

Regards, Chris

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:11 am Post subject:

First things first... PLEASE now do a complete backup, by using Windows explorer.

Use Explorer make a new folder on your PC to receive the backup.
Then with the TomTom connected, use Explorer to select EVERYTHING on the TomTom memory (folders and loose files), then COPY them, go to that folder on your PC, and PASTE them there.

(Some more detailed instructions are in our FAQs How to back up the TomTom device to the computer.)

Once you've done that, your precious maps are safe. Smile

As for updates.... There is unlikely to be another major software update for your model.
You don't say exactly which version of the ONE you have, but most older versions (Classic, 2nd and 3rd editions) had their last big software change back in 2008!

The only thing it's worth updating (apart from the maps themselves) is what are called the MapShare corrections.
By connecting to TomTom Home occasionally you should be able to receive downloads of small corrections to the maps for free. You have to sign up to gat them, Iforget whther you do that on the ONE itself or in the menus in Home.
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Oldboy · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:29 am Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:10 am Post subject:

Thanks Richard.
I'm fairly sure I've seen "Join MapShare?" appear as a pop-up on the TomTom itself too, but that might well have been just a suggestion that you "Go to Home" to do it.
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Anita · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject:

On my GO720 on page 2 of the Main Menu there is an option to "Download corrections made by others" where I believe you can join MapShare (mine gives the option to leave as I've already joined).

Another option on the same page is "Map Corrections", where "Correction Preferences" allows you to set "Verification Level".

Edit: I see if you join or select "Continue" at the first option above it also leads to the "Verification Level" screen.
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