If you own a GO 1000, GO 2000, or VIA 150, your "Latest map guarantee" means you received v880 through v960 automatically.
This era marked the rapid adoption of PNDs (Portable Navigation Devices). TomTom formalized its release schedule, often putting out map versions 800, 815, 825, etc., corresponding roughly to quarterly releases. This period introduced "Map Share," allowing users to report road changes.
In the early days of Go, One, and XL portable navigation devices (PNDs), maps were static. Users bought physical SD cards or connected devices via USB to a computer using or MyDrive Connect . Updates were massive, slow, and constrained by hardware memory limits. 2. NDS (Navigation Data Standard) Maps
Real-time map updates, high-definition maps for autonomous driving. Why Map Version History Matters
The Early Era: PDAs and the Birth of TomTom Navigator (1991–2003) tomtom map version history
Typically denotes minor point releases or specific regional/compatibility variations within that quarterly baseline (e.g., v1125). High-Level vs. Low-Level Versions
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| Year | Version / Event | Significance | |------|----------------|--------------| | 2004 | v6.75 | First major post-TeleAtlas acquisition maps | | 2008 | v8.10 | IQ Routes introduced (historical traffic patterns) | | 2011 | v9.85 | Last version for many legacy GO x20/x30 devices | | 2013 | v10.xx | Start of map format (incremental updates possible) | | 2015 | v1000 series | Switch to year/week internal labeling | | 2020 | v1150+ | End-of-life for older devices (no more new maps) | | 2023+ | 2023.xx – 2025.xx | Current quarterly release cycle (March, June, Sept, Dec) |
Updating the software on your navigation device (TomTom HOME) If you own a GO 1000, GO 2000,
TomTom maps typically follow a decimal numbering format, such as .
TomTom identifies map versions using a located before the decimal point in the device settings.
Today, TomTom no longer sells "a map version." It sells a real-time slice of the physical world. But for collectors and long-distance truckers, the hunt for that rare v9.50 SD card (the last version that fit on a 4GB card) continues.
: On Wi-Fi compatible units, a red dot will appear on the Maps icon in settings when a new version is available for download. This period introduced "Map Share," allowing users to
Missing new highways or traffic flow changes (roundabouts, one-way streets).
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Before "TomTom" was a household name, the company existed as PALM software and later TomTom N.V. .
Occur roughly every three months (e.g., jumping from 1110 to 1120).