Custom Splash Screen For TomTom One

Warning: I disclaim all responsibility for any damage incurred by you in reading this article. Modifications to your device must only be undertaken if you are sufficiently skilled and are at your risk. Always backup your device before making any changes.

Out of the box the TomTom signs on with the 'TomTom' splash screen and shuts down with the antitheft splash screen.

splashw.bmp antitheftw.bmp

When you connect your TomTom to your PC it connects by mapping part of its internal or SD flash file system as a USB Fash Drive. You will find these splash files in the root of the mapped drive on your PC. Before making any changes you should make a complete backup of this mapped drive including all hidden and system files.

You can simply replace these files with files of your own. Files must be 480x272 Windows 24bit RGBs .BMP format (320x240 for TomTom One V3). Here's mine, feel free to download and enjoy.

splashw.bmp

For owners of TomTom One V3 the file names will be slightly different (splash.bmp & antitheft.bmp) however the mechanism remains the same. Also please note that if you use your device upside-down you will need to create upside-down images as the TomTom does not do this automatically.

Until next time, keep on tinkering! ...Robert