Firstly and most important - make a full back up copy of your Tomtom !!!
Also you can make a note of your DeviceID code - you may possibly need it later to activate your maps, to get it tap the GPS bars on bottom right of your screen, then on next screen tap the small box that shows the Navcore version number - your DeviceID code is a 10 digit code similar to this - ABC12 345DE
The new V825.2157 maps are the full version maps with ALG, ASR & IQ Routes and they will only work on units with Navcore software version - 820* & 83** (& any newer Navcore releases).
The new V825.2159 maps have the same map but no ALG, ASR or IQ Routes but will work on most new Navcore versions - 74**, 79**, 8002, 801*, 8020, 8051, 8060, 8070, 820* & 83**.
If you have an earlier Tomtom unit and want to use the 'extras' such as ALG (Lane Guidance), IQ Routes & possibly ASR (Speech Recognition) then you will need to use a ready patched version of Navcore - but you may find that your Tomtom does not operate 100% with a patched Navcore.
Here is a copy of Navcore v8.204 that I have working on my Go500 with the latest v825.2157 UK & RoI map :-
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=OR4Z0E9U
Extract zip file to your PC - open folder named ' Copy Contents To Tomtom Memory ' and copy all files to a blank memory card (or internal memory). If you are using a unit with a different screen size to the Go500 you will have to replace the 3 .BMP files with copies from your unit (antitheft, lowbattery & splash).
If you are using a Genuine version of Navcore then you will need to 'Patch' the "ttsystem" file on your Tomtom if you want to use a 'copied' map. Use Tomtom Home to update your Tomtom to the latest version of Navcore before you do any patching or adding any new maps.
Thanks to yDdraigGoch (from another forum) for creating this tool - you can download it from here :-
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=6KVUQTAG
Install it to your PC & Start programme. You need to have .NET framework on your PC to use this tool - available here if required :-
Code:
https://www.microsoft.com/net/Download.aspx
Click on PATCH FILE and then find the file on your Tomtom named "ttsystem" - you can do this either connected to your Tomtom or you can use a memory card reader. Once you have found the file simply click on Go !!.
This tool can also be used to patch Tomtom Home, which will enable you to use Tomtom Home to operate your Tomtom on your PC - click on the Help on the tool which will show you the possible locations on your PC for the .dll that you must patch (set your PC to show hidden files & folders for this stage).
The next step is to add the map folder to your Tomtom - delete any map folders that have the same name as your new map folder first- then make sure you do not have one map folder inside another folder then copy the new map folder onto your Tomtom.
Here are the two latest v825.**** UK & RoI maps - see above for the best one for your unit :-
V825.2159 :-
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=2CRFZ1HO
V825.2157 :-
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=GPF40R1M
If you need the UK postcode file get them from here :-
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=E8PJGBN1
Copy folder named ' zip ' to your Tomtom
Now you must activate your new map, and with this latest activation tool by Albert is very easy to use (if you have any problems click on the HELP button), get it from here :-
Albert's Activation Tool
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=3JZZRQPG
[EDIT] - This latest activation tool can also be used to patch your Tomtom & Tomtom Home.
Note - every time you start up your Tomtom after you have either removed your memory card or connected it to your PC it may take a few minutes to boot up.
[EDIT] - Albert's activation tool updated 19-07-09 with latest Meta file
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