--- title: How do I update my Hema Explorer Premium map? description: This article will walk you through updating your Hema Explorer Premium map. --- [Skip to content](https://kb.hemamaps.com/how-to-update-my-premium-map#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a ticket](https://kb.hemamaps.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://kb.hemamaps.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Hema Maps Logo (1)](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hema%20Maps%20Logo%20(1).png?width=128&height=72&name=Hema%20Maps%20Logo%20(1).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a ticket](https://kb.hemamaps.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://kb.hemamaps.com/tickets-view) - [Shop](https://hemamaps.com/) [Shop](https://hemamaps.com/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://kb.hemamaps.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [4x4 Explorer](https://kb.hemamaps.com/4x4-explorer?hsLang=en) 3. [General](https://kb.hemamaps.com/4x4-explorer?hsLang=en#general) # How do I update my Hema Explorer Premium map? ## This article will walk you through updating your Hema Explorer Premium map. 4x4 Explorer version 2.0.2 now offers improved map access and downloading. For more information, please refer to our detailed article outlining these changes. ### How do I access the Hema Explorer Premium map? When you purchase the 4x4 Explorer, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the online version of the Hema Explorer Premium map. However, if you want to access the Hema Explorer Premium map while offline, you must purchase a subscription.  If you have already subscribed to the Hema Explorer Premium map, you can proceed with the "Updating Map" section. However, if you have not yet subscribed, follow the steps below. ### Subscribing to the Hema Explorer Premium map - Tap on the layers button in the top left corner of the map. ![Frame 1000002754](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002754.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002754.png) - Maximize the menu by pressing the upward arrow or scroll down, and select "Map subscriptions." \ - You will see two tabs: Maps and Add-ons. The maps tab contains available map subscriptions. - Tap on "Australia Maps - Hema Explorer Maps" to view map details, including regions, file size, publish and updated dates. - To subscribe to the map, tap on the floating button that displays "$49.99". This will reveal your device's payment screen/menu. Follow the steps relevant to your device. - Once you finish, a pop-up will confirm your subscription. Tap the "Download maps" button to save the Hema Explorer map offline. Updating the Hema Explorer Premium map - Tap on the layers button in the top left corner of the map. ![Frame 1000002754](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002754.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002754.png) - Maximize the menu by pressing the upward arrow or scroll down on the menu, and select "Map downloads." ![Frame 1000002755](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002755.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002755.png) - Each map has two buttons: one to download it and another to view its details. When you press the download button, a list of individual map downloads, usually divided by states or regions, will appear. ![Frame 1000002756](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002756.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002756.png) - To begin updating a map, press the download button. If you need to cancel the download, press the cross button. On the left-hand side, you can keep an eye on the progress. Once the download is complete, you will see a tick inside the cloud. ![Frame 1000002757](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002757.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002757.png) - Once your maps have been updated, return to the map page by pressing the back arrow, and check if the maps have been successfully updated. ![Frame 1000002758](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002758.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002758.png) ![Frame 1000002759](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201000002759.png?width=375&height=667&name=Frame%201000002759.png) And that's how you update your maps to their latest releases! 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