To transfer favourites and Points of Interest (POIs) from a device that updates with TomTom HOME to a newer device, follow these steps:
1
Create a new POI category:
- On your navigation device, tap Manage POIs from the Preferences menu.
- Tap Add POI category and then type in a name, for example " Favourite POIs ".
- Tap OK .
- Select a picture as a marker for your new POI category.
2
Add your Favourites to your new POI category:
- In the Manage POIs menu tap Add POI , then select your new POI category.
- You can now add your home address and Favourites. You can also add a phone number for each entry.
3
Copy your new POIs to your computer:
- Connect your TomTom device to your computer and start TomTom HOME. When asked if you want to connect to the computer tap Yes .
- In TomTom HOME, select the Manage my device menu, and copy the POI files to your computer.
Tip
: You can see and change where TomTom HOME stores files by going to the
Tools
menu option in TomTom HOME, then
HOME Preferences
, and clicking on the
Folders
tab.
Note that POI files are zipped by TomTom HOME, so you'll need to unzip the file(s) before transferring them to another device.
4
Import the POIs in MyDrive
- Open MyDrive .
-
Click on the
My Places
menu.
- If you are not already logged in with your TomTom-account, log in now.
- Click on POI files .
- Click Import POI file .
- Click Select File to browse your computer for the file you want to upload. Note that MyDrive can upload files up to 2 MB.
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If your device is connected to your computer with a USB cable the .OV2 file will be synced right away. If not, syncing will happen the next time you switch on your device and log in to your TomTom-account:
- In the Main Menu of your navigation device, select TomTom Services .
- Select MyDrive and log in with your email address and password.
- MyDrive is now activated and ready to sync your items.