How to update maps in the navigator yourself?

Some options of our cars will allow you to experience serious driving comfort! The truth is, having a GPS built into your car allows you to focus on the road even if you are driving to an unknown place without any problems. Even though the road network is constantly evolving, it is very important. to update your Toyota Camry's GPS , and that's exactly what we'll see today. To do this, firstly, we will look at the various features of built-in GPS for cars and secondly, how to update GPS on Toyota Camry .

How the built-in GPS works in Toyota Camry

In this section, we will see how GPS works in Toyota Camry and what types of GPS are there.

Pros of built-in GPS?

Built-in GPS provides many benefits that a mobile phone GPS or Tomtom GPS cannot give you. Below is a list of the benefits of these devices:

• The fact that it is built directly into the dashboard of your Toyota Camry makes it impossible for the GPS to be stolen from your car.
• A GPS connected to your car's radio antenna will have better reception than any other type of GPS you could use.
• Often, depending on the year, it is linked to voice commands on the steering wheel, allowing you to use it without taking your hands off the wheel and, as a result, drive more safely.
• The screen is in most cases much larger than the GPS on a smartphone or a nomadic type, so the information is more readable.
• Linked to your sound system, it can be linked to music and simply appear when you change direction, minimizing the risk of going off course as much as possible.

Different types of GPS for Toyota Camry

After you have learned about the benefits and before we tell you in detail how to update your Toyota Camry's GPS , we will quickly explain the different types of integrated GPS that exist for Toyota Camry, here they are:

• Classic GPS: We call classic GPS the models found in modern cars, they are connected to a full multimedia system and are equipped with a touch screen.
• Old GPS: These GPS were first generation, the screen is only used for navigation and they are updated using a USB stick or SD card. These systems, however, are easy to use and have lower screen quality, you will feel like you are watching TV from the 90s.
• GPS Android Auto or Apple CarPlay: Finally the latest kind of GPS, the latest cars can have a system that combines Android or Apple, these systems are standalone and you use the native apps of one of the two operating systems. They are very reactive and easy to use.

We update maps in the Navitel navigator

Navitel is a popular Russian navigation program

You can make changes to the maps yourself and thereby perform an update in three ways:

1. Update your car navigator via your computer and programs from Navitel (Navitel Navigator Update Center);
2. Using a computer and the official website of the Navitel company;
3. Install the database update on the navigator itself, which is connected to the Internet.

All these options can be implemented provided that the car navigator was purchased in a store and it was equipped with a licensed version of the software from Navitel. If there is no license, you will have to purchase a license key on the website navitel.ru. Navitel updates maps approximately once every six months; you can download and install maps for free. Cards “weigh” quite a lot, so you need to have a fast, stable Internet connection, for example, via Wi-Fi.

The first way to update Navitel on your navigator

Navitel Navigator Update Center module

Navitel Navigator Update Center (NNUC) software is designed to correct information contained on maps. It can be found on navitel.ru and downloaded for free to your personal computer in any convenient folder. Thus, before updating the GPS navigator, you must perform the following sequence of actions:

• We install Navitel Navigator Updater following the instructions of the Windows operating system software installer.
• After installation is complete, launch the Navitel Navigator Updater program. In this case, the program automatically scans a new database, and if available, it displays a message about the need to install them on the PC.
• Click on the Next button and follow all the instructions.
• To update your car navigator, you need a USB cable to connect the device to your computer, or you can use a memory card. We connect the device to the PC via a cable via a USB connector as a removable drive so that it appears as a flash drive. If the computer does not recognize the navigator as a removable disk, then you need to configure the navigator. In the device settings, you need to find the item associated with a removable disk or USB and check the box next to the “Removable disk” line.
• We launch the Navitel Navigator Updater program on the computer, which will automatically search for external equipment. If the equipment is connected correctly, the program identifies the navigation device. Select the available equipment from the list provided and click the “Next” button.
• When new changes are detected, NNUC displays a message indicating the need to change the navigator program to the latest version. To complete this instruction, click “Next”. If NNUC does not find the corresponding file in the device’s memory, you must manually determine the search route using the “Select” button located near the address of the desired file.
• Select the latest version of Navitel Navigator software. If the software replacement does not work, you can update Navitel slowly, at any time when you only need to get new maps, then you should select the “Do not update the application” option.
• After selecting the desired version of the program, NNUC will display a message about updating the maps. You should mark the required cards and initiate the “Update” option. In this case, old cards will be permanently deleted.
• If you need to change the Navitel version in the navigator, then after selecting the software version, click the “Update” option, and NNUC will download the new program and install it in the navigator.
• The latest version of the maps will be downloaded automatically.
• If you need to download additional maps and update them, you can use the “Other updates” option.
• After completing all procedures, exit the program by clicking on the “Exit” button.

Finally, you should software disconnect the external USB memory and disconnect the device from the computer. Thus, the software update is completed and you can launch the navigator with new maps.

Video: Navitel update on car GPS navigators

Second way

This method also requires a personal computer with Internet access. To find out how to update your navigator, you should visit the website of the creator of the navigation software navitel.ru.

Next, you should perform the following steps sequentially:

1. Register and open your user account.

After registration, log into your account

2. In the “My Devices” section you need to add a new device.

In the “My Devices” section, add a new device.

3. When prompted, enter the license key for your software, which may be in the shipping box of a store-bought navigator or written in the RegistrationKeys.txt file on the device. To find the key in the navigator via the computer, open the removable disk again. In the list below the folders at the end there will be a file “RegistrationKeys.txt”. In this file, find the line “Navitel License key =” Copy the value after the = sign and paste it into the desired line.

The navigator itself also stores information about the license key. To find out, open the menu items “Settings” → “Information” → “About the program” in your device. After entering the key, the program checks its legality and, if the result is positive, will enable the new equipment in your personal account with links to available updates. Click the appropriate links.

Download updates from the required link

4. On the page that opens, select the required version of the program that is suitable for your device and maps of the required regions. Download the selected files. For large maps you need fast Internet.

After downloading the files, you need to unpack the archived files and connect the navigator to the USB port of your computer using the special cable included in the kit. The computer's Windows 7 operating system will automatically identify the external device and display a message about downloading the necessary drivers and programs.

1. For security purposes, you should copy the Navitel folder from the navigator menu to a personal computer so that you can restore the device to its previous operation if the updated program does not work on it or works worse than the previous version. Next, you should delete all information in this folder, except for the NavitelAuto_Activation_Ket.txt or Registration_Key.txt files.
2. Transfer the modified version of the program to it. If necessary, you can update files using activation keys.
3. Identify folders containing navigational maps. In this case, our search route is as follows: ResidentFlash/NavitelContent/Maps. Other navigator software manufacturers will have different file names. For security reasons, it is recommended to save the old cards on your computer so that they can be restored in case of failure with the installation of new cards.
4. After this, you need to upload all the files with new maps downloaded from the Internet to the navigator folder. Since they are large, the copying process may take a long time.
5. The updated program installed on the device and new navigation maps must be checked for efficiency and correct operation. Start the navigation mode and monitor the operation of the mode. The first time a new program is launched will take longer than usual due to the re-registration of all changed cards. So it is advisable to update Navitel maps once every six months. More frequent updates are ineffective because they will contain very few changes that will be virtually invisible to users.

Third way

The easiest way to update. Keep in mind that updates take a lot of space and time

Let's look at how to update your navigator without using a PC using the device itself, which has Internet access. To do this, you need to know that the amount of traffic can take more than 300 MB. The procedure is as follows:

• Turn on the device in the “Navitel Navigator” mode and select in the “My Navitel - My Products” menu those maps for which there are updates available on the Internet.
• When you click on the names of these cards, the system displays an update message. Confirm this action by clicking the “Yes” button. At the same time, a new version of the maps will be downloaded to the device.

How to update GPS on Toyota Camry?

Now we will come to the part you like the most, how to update the GPS of your Toyota Camry? To do this, we will see for each type of GPS how the process of updating the cartography, signals and software is carried out.

Updating an old GPS on a Toyota Camry

Old GPS systems included in Toyota Camry before 2000/2005, these GPS use brand specific software and the method to update this GPS on Toyota Camry is to go to the dealership. who will take care of it, in many cases for 50 euros.

Updating GPS Toyota Camry using SD or USB

This type of GPS is most common on cars that are about ten years old. Most vendors have turned to , and you will need to go to their site to download your GPS's map update, then copy it to a USB key or SD card depending on the slots available on your model, and do the update immediately through your integrated GPS's menu .

Updating Garmin

Just like Navitel, you can update the Garmin navigator yourself using the website garmin.ru. To update Garmin you will need:

1. Turn on the device in navigation mode and in the “Maps” section, click on the “Update maps for free” option. Follow the instructions of the system, which will offer to download the program from the Internet.
2. The downloaded program automatically identifies cards, scans for updates, and offers to download available new cards. If the instructions are strictly followed, the entire process goes smoothly and ends effectively.

To update your Garmin navigator, you need to consider the following nuances:

• Older Garmin models may not have new maps available;
• Some navigator models may not have enough memory to download updates, so in such devices you need to use additional microSD for storing cards.