Map Download XXL530

[Tbrock1]

My map downloads take 8 to 10+ hours. Anybody else take that long?

 

[dhn]

As more and more users world wide are starting to update their maps, the TT map servers are getting overwhelmed, I would imagine.

That said, the time you are experience seems way too long. What kind of connection do you have to the internet? And, a wireless connection may slow things somewhat as well.

 

[makaiguy]

FWIW - Same TomTom model, my download of 865 last night took about an hour or so.

 

[Andy_P]

My latest download of Western and Central Europe (2.35 GB) and North America (1.72 GB) to a Go940 took about 5 hours each (overnight in the UK).

But the next day at about 1100 GMT it took less than an hour to download the similarly sized "Europe" (2.23 GB) to a Go950.

It's all down to luck and time of day I reckon.

 

[Tbrock1]

I am a full time RVer and my only option is wireless internet.

 

[canderson]

I am a full time RVer and my only option is wireless internet.

Ah - that goes a long way towards explaining your download times.

One thing - since you're stuck with wireless connections - be SURE that your unit isn't set to hibernate or anything like that during a download that long. Users who have long downloads like this on a wireless connection often suffer from problems with TT map downloads being imcomplete when their PC sees no human activity for a while. Get yourself plugged into a reliable AC source, and turn off any power management that would keep your PC from staying "awake" during the process of downloading and moving data to your TT.