Mapshare - updates not as frequent?
marcuspmstewart
Posts: 54 [Outstanding Wayfarer]
Hi: I perceive that mapshare updates aren't as frequent as they once were on my predecessor devices. Some years ago I got mapshare updates every time I updated (every 2/3weeks); now it's generally only charging stations and speed cameras - although, curiously, when I update over wired connection rather than wi-fi, I DO seem to get a mapshare update too, though I may be wrong.
Are mapshare updates now less frequent?
Thanks.
Are mapshare updates now less frequent?
Thanks.
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VikramK
Posts: 11,624 
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Hi @marcuspmstewart
Different factors have to be considered here-
1. Depends on the map version installed, with the latest map the updates would be less frequent.
2. There are not enough number of reports submitted and approved that could be rolled out as MapShare updates for the map region installed on the device.
3. The newer generation devices are by default set to a higher trust level to receive only TomTom approved changes as MapShare updates.
On the older devices, the trust level could be changed manually by our end-users.
Thanks, Vikram6
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There is a possibility, that in your previous devices, you set the MapShare settings to "Everything" which basically would make your device receive everything that has been approved and not approved by TomTom. Check the settings on your current device about that.
Different factors have to be considered here-
1. Depends on the map version installed, with the latest map the updates would be less frequent.
2. There are not enough number of reports submitted and approved that could be rolled out as MapShare updates for the map region installed on the device.
3. The newer generation devices are by default set to a higher trust level to receive only TomTom approved changes as MapShare updates.
On the older devices, the trust level could be changed manually by our end-users.
Thanks, Vikram