Hi, i want to update my tomtom navigation. for free can you help me?

Go to web site for necessary software and updates.

You would (normally, first) connect your TomTom device with the TomTom website (www.TomTom.com) using MyTomTom (or TomTom HOME) software.

This assumes you have already (previously) connected your TomTom to a PC, created your TomTom account and registered the device at the TomTom.com website.

Then , you'll want to go through the steps to activate your LifeTime Map Update Service.

For more details, check this info/instruction page:

http://us.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12291

You can use TomTom HOME software to connect to the TomTom website, to get updates to your TomTom GPS. The TomTom website provides free updates for the current satellite positions, the MapShare revisions and the navigation software, if applicable.
A new release of the map has to be purchased on a one-time basis, or you can subscribe to new quarterly releases.

When you connect your TomTom (using the TomTom HOME application on your computer) ... and you sign in to your TomTom account, it will automatically do a scan/search to see if there's any update(s) for your TomTom device.
If you see the an update (available) for your Navigation software, select it and proceed to download and install it. MapShare updates are also identified and can be selected, downloaded and installed (free).
If you're asking whether you can update the map free ... the answer is NO ... not from the TomTom website. You'll have to buy a map update (subscription) and download the new version of the map and install it.

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This is what you do. This is pretty easy fix.



If your navigation device displays a cross after you switch it on, it means that the TomTom application is not installed correctly.
Note: It is normal for the navigation device to show a cross while it is connected to the computer.

The solution depends on which TomTom software is used for updating. Check which software yournavigation device uses for getting updates.
Devices using MyTomTom for updates
For navigation devices that use MyTomTom, reset your device.
Devices using TomTom HOME for updates
For navigation devices that use TomTom HOME, you can solve this problem by installing the latest application on your navigation device.Here is also a link that will help you more. This will answer all your questions Mike

http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=1&query=red+cross&FID=1898



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Hello
Here is some more information for you to follow to guide you step my step. Device displays a white or red cross
If your navigation device displays a cross after you switch it on, it means that the TomTom application is not installed correctly.
Note: It is normal for the navigation device to show a cross while it is connected to the computer.

The solution depends on which TomTom software is used for updating. Check which software your navigation device uses for getting updates.
Devices using MyTomTom for updates
For navigation devices that use MyTomTom, reset your device.
Devices using TomTom HOME for updates
For navigation devices that use TomTom HOME, you can solve this problem by installing the latest application on your navigation device.Here is also a link that will help you more. This will answer all your questions Mike
http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=1&query=red+cross&FID=1898

It is quite common tomtom bug.
Do: 1. backup restore or 2. copy all original SD files to your new formated SD card. Restart TomTom and see if it works.

Here is my information again here to help you, if you did not get it in other post you made. Thanks Mike.

Hello Here is some more information for you to follow to guide you step my step. Device displays a white or red cross
If your navigation device displays a cross after you switch it on, it means that the TomTom application is not installed correctly.
Note: It is normal for the navigation device to show a cross while it is connected to the computer.

The solution depends on which TomTom software is used for updating. Check which software your navigation device uses for getting updates.
Devices using MyTomTom for updates
For navigation devices that use MyTomTom, reset your device.
Devices using TomTom HOME for updates
For navigation devices that use TomTom HOME, you can solve this problem by installing the latest application on your navigation device.Here is also a link that will help you more. This will answer all your questions Mike

http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=1&query=red+cross&FID=1898

First, register your new navigation device:

1. Go to www.tomtom.com/getstarted.
   
2. Select your country, then click on Get Started.
   
3. Follow the online instructions to install the necessary TomTom HOME software on your computer and update your new navigation device with the latest maps.
   

Software updates are free, maps are not.

To download software updates, you need to download Tomtom Home, and connect tomtom to a computer.

Download Tomtom home here: TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems

To get maps click here.