How to upgrade 720 maps to 8.15 (or get a 730/740)?

Mojo

Currently I only have Western Europe only v7.05 maps on my TT720. I noticed the Western and Central Europe 8.15 maps for the TT720 are £60 ATM, which I am interested in getting as this would be cheaper than getting a 730/740?

Question: How do I get them on my TT720?

Does the TT Home 2.5 software delete the existing maps automatically, or do I simply do a full manual and Tomtom backup, delete the existing Western Europe only maps and Canary Island ones, and then copy the new downloaded maps across?

Or should I get a 730/740. Is bluetooth fixed on these devices as my 720 still has a hissing sound.
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Trevor1234 · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Hi Mojo
You will find that when the map installs it removes the existing map.

However, I prefer the second method. I delete the existing map folder before I start to download and the download creates a new folder complete with the new map installed.

By getting the new map you should end up with a device that will serve just as good as the new 730/940 and far, far cheaper.
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Tomtom Go 720.
Navcore 9.510
Central and Western Europe v855.2884
GPS World Traffic cameras
Home 2.7
iPhone 3G

philpugh · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject:

Having just done this you may want to take a look at this topic which illustrates some of the issues I had upgrading to the 815 mapping. Most of these were probably caused by 'iffy' TomTom server connectivity. All the other downloads went without a hitch.

Check (I'm a 'new/returning' TT user so can't be sure) but do you need to upgrade the application to 830 to use this mapping release?

Added by edit: This is what I did with my 720. Upgraded the app then the mapping.
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mikealder · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject:

Indeed you do need to update the application prior to the map update:

1/ Perform a full Windows Explorer back up before you do anything else FAQ #1 on This Page explains how to do this if you are unsure.

2/ Update the device to the latest software standard which is currently 8,300 note it might take more than a single update to get it to 8,300 so make sure you have the latest version on the device by tapping the sat strength meter (lower right corner of the screen) followed by the version box.

3/ Update the map

4/ Back up the device again using Windows Explorer.

5/ Install POI files/ customise thwe device as you need - Mike

Mojo · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys. I'm giving it a go now.
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Mojo · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

Maps now update to Western and Central Europe v815.2003. Only took 1.5 hrs to download and install.
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Trevor1234 · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

Hi Mojo
My Gawd! I do envy you folk with quick download speeds. It takes me around seven hours to download the maps.
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Tomtom Go 720.
Navcore 9.510
Central and Western Europe v855.2884
GPS World Traffic cameras
Home 2.7
iPhone 3G

Mojo · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:02 am Post subject:

I have a 4Mbit connection... not too bad. Loaded up the latest PGW camera db.

Questions:

1) Does the new maps overwrite the old TomTom installed Camera DB as these seemed to have gone? You'd have thought they'd replace it with an updated one?

2) Why is my postcode search only 4 digits now?

Other than that I will test the new maps today when I go to my parents for Xmas dinner.
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Darren · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:15 am Post subject:

Mojo · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

Ok for the speed cam DB. I will use PGW ones

But as to the postcodes I think I think deleted them by mistake... and not backed up. How can I get the latest ones from Western and Central Europe v815?
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Darren · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

The PostCodes aren't part of the map, they're in the zip folder?

If you have deleted them they can be downloaded again or I can email you a set, let me know?
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mikealder · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:26 am Post subject:

Go to Oldboys web site by clicking Here where you will find the v8 postcode files for download, fust put the files into the zip folder and should all start working again - Mike

Mojo · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

Cheers Darren.

My ZIP folder was deleted from the TTG 720 and the normal backup, but I made a seperate full manual backup and it's in there.

However, would the new maps I purchased yesterday include the latest version of the postcodes or should I use wezipcodes715 from TomTom's web site, or oldboy's v801 ones? (or do you have a different set?)
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TTG 720
Navcore 8.351
Western and Central Europe 2Gb v845.2645
Home 2.7.3.1894

Darren · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:34 am Post subject:

Use the ones Mike linked to on Oldboy's website. They are the latest.
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Darren Griffin

Oldboy · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

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