TomTom

Download TomTom File

Instructions

Read the basic instructions below carefully and print them for ease of use.

  1. Click on the Download icon above to download the TA location files to your computer. You can install any or all of these files onto your GPS device. Turn on your TomTom device and attach it to your computer.
  2. Unzip the file you downloaded to your computer. You will see a single file for each brand ending with .GPI. You will also see a tomtom_ov2_install.txt file with detailed instructions and a license.txt file of the terms and conditions.
  3. Turn on your TomTom device and attach via a USB connection to your computer.
  4. Click on "My Computer. (PC)" or "Finder (MAC)." Your TomTom will appear as a new drive.
  5. Click on the TomTom drive and find the file folder named "USA_and_Canada",  "USA", or "North_America_2GB". This is where you will copy the TA files you unzipped to your computer.
  6. Copy the files (OV2 and BMPs) for each brand you want to your TomTom device's map folder.  
  7. Wait for the file to finish copying to your device. Make sure it is completely finished.
  8. Once you've disconnected your device from your computer, the device will automatically re-start. 
  9. The locations are now visible when you use your TomTom device.

If you experience any issues using your device, please contact the device manufacturer or consult your owner's manual. Remember, with each download, delete the previous version to ensure you have the most recent information at your fingertips.