A step by step guide to updating your R Link device

So after much time searching online and doing bits by myself, I've finally found out how to update your R Link.

STEP 1:-
Go to gb.rlinkstore.com

STEP 2:-
If you haven't yet registered for an account then do this by selecting register (obviously lol).
You will need to enter your usual bits of info, plus your car VIN (for those who don't know, this can be found on your logbook or in the bottom right corner of your windscreen), and your R Link serial number. (I found this by going into the R Link in car, go to settings, then onto status and version information. Then clicking on TomTom version info).
And you also have to choose a name for your car lol.

Register and then validate your email address.

STEP 3:-
When you log in to the R Link store on your PC, you should be greeted with a message saying something along the lines of "your car name" updates available.

STEP 4:-
Click on update. A new page should appear saying that you need to download the R Link Toolbox.
Download it.

STEP 5:-
Take the memory card out of your car (don't just pull it out though. Go into settings and go to remove SD card).
Insert into your PC.
The R Link toolbox window should pop up and eventually state that it is installing updates.
DONT REMOVE THE CARD UNTIL EVERYTHING HAS FINISHED INSTALLING! IT MAY ALSO MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF YOUR SD CARD! (MINE DID)

STEP 6:-
When installation has finished remove card and insert back into your car.
Let it do its thing and then you should be all up to date!

 

before you insert the memory card back into your car, turn your engine on!
This is to prevent your r link turning off whilst it is updating.
Sorry for missing this out.

 

No worries.