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@Tom122Tom

Stage... (1)
Saving MyPlaces on your GO 5200 to a PC

Many users have asked for the facility to backup their MyPlaces to a PC
The MyDrive Route planner allows you to download your data from the Tomtom Cloud

The file looks like unusable Gobbledegook, the MyPlaces can be found in the file
Click on image to enlarge....

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User Ethoz....
Posted a link to a excellent Tomtom MyPlaces to .Ov2 POI file converter tool
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=https://chbworld.net/software/tomtompoi.html&prev=search

There's a Mac & PC version ....

Download and install TomtomPOI.exe from the above link
Note... I have Virus checked the file with Avast Anti Virus all OK
Run TomtomPOI

Ist Click on Open...
Find/Load the (Your user name goes here)_MyDrive.json.gz file Saved from the Tomtom MyDrive Web Route planner

2nd Click on Copy
3rd Click on Yes

4th Click on Yes

5th Click on Save

Name the .Ov2 file & Save to the PC Desktop
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Stage... (2)
Install installing a Personal POI Category to your GO Live 825
POI Categories are superior to Favorites

Re... Your NAV3 Device.....
Get the latest MyDrive Connect Here.....
www.tomtom.com/getstarted
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Method (1)
(1)... If you’re running the latest MyDrive Connect… The menu has changed slightly.....
(2)... With your device turned on and plugged into the PC USB port
(3)... MyDrive loaded and the MyDrive showing on the PC Taskbar
(4)... RIGHT CLICK On the Tomtom Icon on the PC Taskbar
(5)... Click on the link "Manage Community Content" (See below image)

The below image is 2X normal size

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Note... If you're using Hidden Icons on your PC's Task Bar
(1)... Click on the up arrow ^ Icon on the task bar to access the Tomtom Icon
(2)... RIGHT CLICK on the Tomtom Icon
(3)... Click on the link "Manage Community Content"


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Method (2)
Direct Web Address link to "Manage Community Content"
(1)... With you device turned on and plugged into the PC USB port
(2)... With MyDrive loaded and the MyDrive showing on the PC Taskbar
(3)... Click on the Link below to open the "Manage Community Content" page

http://169.254.255.1/pcmi/?locale=en_gb
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After using Method (1) or (2) to access the "Manage Community Content" menu install your .Ov2 and (If required) associated .bmp file Here.....


ATB YFM