--- title: Release Notes - 2025 Q3 description: Latest roads, tracks, POIs, and software improvements to enhance your Hema Nav experience --- [Skip to content](https://kb.hemamaps.com/release-n#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. [Hema Nav](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hema-nav?hsLang=en) 3. [Updates and Announcements](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hema-nav?hsLang=en#updates-and-announcements) # Release Notes - 2025 Q3 ## Latest roads, tracks, POIs, and software improvements to enhance your Hema Nav experience The Hema Maps team is pleased to announce the latest update for Hema Nav and the Hema Update Manager. This release includes major map updates, POI enhancements, software improvements, and bug fixes to improve navigation performance and reliability. ### How to Update Your Device 1. Connect your Hema Navigator to Wi-Fi. 2. From the Homes Screen, press **Updates**. 3. Identify the Update Manager Card. Press the **orange button** to download the update and the **green button** to install. 4. Now, go through all remaining cards in the Updates page. Press the **orange button** to download and press the **green button** to install. 5. Australia+NZ download will take some time to download, so please ensure you have access to a **stable internet connection**. **If you’re experiencing crashes or Hema Nav not opening, please follow the steps outlined in our [article here](https://kb.hemamaps.com/hema-nav-closes?hsLang=en).** ### Updated road information This release includes **1,572,937 km of refreshed roads and tracks** across Australia. Key updates include: | Road / Network Change | Location | | --- | --- | | New roundabout at McEacharn Street and Princes Highway | Lucknow, VIC | | New Styx River bridge | Glenora, TAS | | Newly opened Aldinga Bridge | Main South Road & Aldinga Beach Road, Aldinga SA | | Newly opened Berrimah Road | Wishart Road & Strath Road, Berrimah, NT | | Newly opened Express Lane | M80 Ring Road to West Gate Bridge, Altona North, VIC | | Newly opened Parkes Bypass | Maguire Road to Barkers Road, Parkes, NSW | | Newly opened bypass | Wallgrove Road, Cecil Park, NSW | | Newly opened link road | Huon Highway to Flood Road, Huonville, TAS | | Augusta Highway dual carriageway upgrade | Wheat Road to Moulds Road, Port Wakefield, SA | | Cleveland Redland Bay Road dual carriageway upgrade | Anita Street to Town Centre, Victoria Point, QLD | | Great Western Highway dual carriageway upgrade | Little Hartley, NSW | | Heathcote Road dual carriageway upgrade | The Avenue to Infantry Parade, Hammondville, NSW |   --- ### POI Dataset Updates #### More POIs The latest update refreshes **1,803,996 points of interest** across a variety of categories: | **POI Category** | **Total Amount** | | --- | --- | | Accommodation | 51,671 | | Auto Service | 74,350 | | Emergency | 27,339 | | Entertainment | 148,422 | | Information | 4,289 | | Miscellaneous | 16,959 | | Point of Interest: | 131,837 | | Road Point of Interest | 21,693 | | Services | 1,104,859 | | Shopping | 222,577 | #### Increased Visibility POI display has also been improved for easier navigation and trip planning. See below for a comparison of visibility: ### Update Manager  **Enhancements** - All downloads now check available storage space before starting. - Clear downloads now removes the latest version file. **Bug Fixes** - Version numbers display correctly when no maps are installed. - Last updated date now displays correctly when no file exists. - Installing new maps now forces Hema Nav to restart and detect the new files. --- ### Hema Nav **Enhancements** - POI Activities and Facilities now display correct information. - Hema road attributes updated across roads and tracks. - Business facilities now display correctly on the map. - Buttons on the toolbar now align more smoothly. - Track bar now extends to the top of the screen and shows the next waypoint. - Waypoint markers added to the elevation graph. - Track reordering optimised for smoother route management. **Bug Fixes** - Minor bugs and optimisations including button flickering and performance improvements. ### **Need help?** If you encounter any issues or require assistance, please submit a ticket with our technical support team.   - 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