Tomtom Map Version - History

The build is assigned a version number (e.g., v1135) and checked for routing bugs.

TomTom typically publishes , roughly every three months. Historical Timeline Example : v885 : February 2012. v865 : February 2011. v845 : February 2010.

During this era, TomTom mitigated the delay of quarterly releases by introducing Map Share. This crowd-sourcing tool allowed users to make instant edits on their devices—such as blocking a closed road, changing traffic directions, or altering speed limits—and share those corrections with the global TomTom community instantly. The Modern Era: NDS and TomTom Orbis (2022–Present)

TomTom maps are identified by a version number (e.g., v1115, v1120) which changes periodically. These numbers represent comprehensive updates that include: New roads and street names. Updated speed limits and traffic restrictions. New points of interest (POIs). Corrected map geometry. Map Version Frequency tomtom map version history

Using an outdated map version can severely impact your driving experience. Road networks change by roughly 15% every year due to new construction, altered speed limits, and new traffic regulations. Key Risks of Outdated Maps

TomTom refers to its device operating systems as "Navcore." A map cannot run if the device's Navcore version is too old to parse the map's feature tags. Navcore Version Compatible Map Generations Key Features Supported v7.xx maps only Basic routing, static POIs Navcore 8.xxx v8.xx to v9.xx (limited) IQ Routes, basic lane guidance Navcore 9.xxx v9.xx to v10.xx Advanced Lane Guidance, 3D landmarks Navcore 10.x - 12.x v10.xx to v11.xx (MyDrive Connect) Live traffic integration, eco-routing NDS Systems Weekly / Modular NDS formats OTA incremental updates, EV routing Feature Layers

The financial crisis of 2008 gripped the world, but TomTom was focused on a different crisis: the traffic jam. Map Version 8.0 introduced IQ Routes. The build is assigned a version number (e

For the vast majority of its history, TomTom has maintained a consistent schedule of four map releases annually. This quarterly cadence meant that map numbers increased by five approximately every 90 days. The predictability of this cycle became useful for determining a map's age: subtracting an older version number from a current one provided a rough estimate of how many quarters had passed.

The Android app brought the full TomTom experience to smartphones, including on-board maps (no mobile signal required), free lifetime map updates, IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance, spoken street names, and optional in-app purchases for HD Traffic and speed camera alerts. By bringing its map technology to mobile platforms, TomTom ensured that its maps remained relevant even as the dedicated GPS device market began to contract.

随着技术发展，TomTom地图的应用场景也从个人导航设备（PND）扩展到了智能手机和车载系统，并形成了新旧两大更新体系： v865 : February 2011

TomTom maps use a four-digit numbering system, formatted as .

| 发布年份 | 地图版本 | 发布年份 | 地图版本 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 650 (9月), 660 (12月) | 2015 | 945 (2月), 950 (5月), 955 (8月), 960 (11月) | | 2007 | 675 (4月), 710 (11月) | 2016 | 965 (2月), 970 (5月), 975 (8月), 980 (11月) | | 2008 | 715 (2月), 720 (5月), 725 (9月), 810 (9月), 815 (11月) | 2017 | 985 (2月), 990 (5月), 995 (8月), 1000 (11月) | | 2009 | 825 (2月), 830 (5月), 835 (8月), 840 (11月) | 2018 | 1005 (2月), 1010 (5月), 1015 (8月), 1020 (12月) | | 2010 | 845 (2月), 850 (6月), 855 (9月), 860 (11月) | 2019 | 1025 (2月), 1030 (5月), 1035 (8月), 1040 (11月) | | 2011 | 865 (2月), 870 (5月), 875 (8月), 880 (11月) | 2020 | 1045 (2月), 1050 (5月), 1055 (8月), 1060 (11月) | | 2012 | 885 (2月), 890 (5月), 895 (8月), 900 (11月) | 2021 | 1065 (2月), 1070 (5月), 1075 (8月), 1080 (11月) | | 2013 | 905 (3月), 910 (5月), 915 (8月), 920 (11月) | 2022 | 1085 (2月), 1090 (5月), 1095 (8月), 1100 (11月) | | 2014 | 925 (2月), 930 (5月), 935 (8月), 940 (11月) | 2023 | 1105 (2月), 1110 (5月) |

Facing competition from free smartphone apps, TomTom introduced Version numbers (v9.00, v9.45, v9.70) shifted from annual to quarterly releases .

Look for the string next to . It will typically display a name and a number (e.g., "Europe v1110.xxxxx" or an NDS release date timestamp). Summary of Map Architecture Progression Version System Delivery Method Update Frequency Key Feature Early Era v6.xx – v8.xx CD-ROM / SD Card Annual / Semi-Annual IQ Routes, Lane Guidance Quarterly Era 3-Digit (e.g., v1050) Desktop Sync (USB) Map Share Crowd-Sourcing Modern Era NDS / Orbis (Timestamps) Over-the-Air (OTA) Weekly / Continuous Layered Tiles, ADAS, Open Data