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TomTom stuck in Recovery Mode

If your TomTom device is stuck in recovery mode, there are a few steps you can take to try and fix the issue.

  1. Reset your TomTom device: Press and hold the power button until the device turns off. Then, press and hold the power button again until the TomTom logo appears.
  2. Try a different USB port: Connect your TomTom device to a different USB port on your computer to see if that helps. If you are using a USB hub, try connecting directly to your computer’s USB port.
  3. Reinstall TomTom Home software: Uninstall the current version of TomTom Home software on your computer and then reinstall the latest version from the TomTom website.
  4. Update your device: Use the TomTom Home software to update your device to the latest firmware version.
  5. Perform a factory reset: If none of the above steps work, perform a factory reset on your device. This will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back up any important information before proceeding. To perform a factory reset, follow these steps:
  • Press and hold the power button until the device turns off.
  • Press and hold the power button again until the TomTom logo appears.
  • When the progress bar appears on the screen, quickly press and release the power button four times.
  • The device will then reset to its factory settings.

If none of these steps work, contact TomTom customer support for further assistance.

If your TomTom GPS device is stuck in recovery mode, there are a few steps you can try to resolve the issue:

  1. Soft Reset: Try a soft reset by holding the power button for about 15 seconds until the device restarts.
  2. Charge the device: Ensure that your TomTom is sufficiently charged by connecting it to a power source using the USB cable that came with the device.
  3. Update the software: Connect the device to a computer and download the latest software updates from the TomTom website. Install the updates and restart the device.
  4. Factory reset: If the above steps do not work, try a factory reset. This will erase all data on the device, so make sure to back up any important information before proceeding. To do a factory reset, hold down the power button for about 20 seconds until the TomTom logo appears. Release the power button and quickly press and hold the power button again until a screen with a question mark appears. Release the power button and press it again to confirm the reset.

If none of these steps work, you may need to contact TomTom support for further assistance.

If your TomTom device is stuck in recovery mode, here are some steps you can try to fix it:

  1. Reset your device: To reset your TomTom device, press and hold the power button for 20 seconds. This will force the device to restart and may help to resolve the issue.
  2. Reinstall the software: If resetting your device doesn’t work, try reinstalling the software using TomTom HOME software. Connect your TomTom device to your computer and launch TomTom HOME. Click on the “Update my device” button to reinstall the software.
  3. Contact TomTom support: If you’ve tried both of the above steps and your device is still stuck in recovery mode, contact TomTom support for further assistance. They may be able to provide additional troubleshooting steps or advise you to send the device in for repair.
  4. Use third-party recovery tools: If none of the above steps work, you can try using third-party recovery tools such as “TomTom Recovery Tools” to recover your device. These tools are not officially supported by TomTom, so use them at your own risk.

Remember to always back up your device before attempting any of the above steps, as they may result in data loss.

If your TomTom GO Premium device is stuck in recovery mode, you can try the following steps to resolve the issue:

  1. Press and hold the power button on your device for 20 seconds until the device turns off.
  2. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
  3. Press and hold the power button again for 5 seconds until the device turns on and the TomTom logo appears.
  4. Keep the power button pressed until you see the screen with a white crosshair.
  5. Touch the crosshair to calibrate the touchscreen.
  6. If the device is still stuck in recovery mode, you may need to reset it to its factory settings. To do this, press and hold the power button until the device turns off, then press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously until the TomTom logo appears.
  7. Use the volume up and down buttons to navigate to the “Wipe data/factory reset” option and select it using the power button.
  8. Confirm that you want to reset the device to its factory settings.

Please note that resetting your device to its factory settings will erase all of your saved data and settings, so make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

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