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Copy the gmapsupp.img to the Garmin folder. Maps will be inside a folder called Garmin, the gmapprom.img map is the original pre-installed mapġ - Replace the original map (gmapprom.img) with the one downloaded, you can rename the downloaded map to gmapprom.img if it is named something else like gmapsupp.imgĢ – You can use the downloaded map named gmapsupp.img just copy to Garmin folder.įormat card to Fat32 if it’s not already & create a Garmin folder. You can have all the maps running at the same time, however it may slow start up & search function if too many or too large. When you turn on the Nuvi you will need to go to tools/settings/map/info & turn on or off the map you need. (You will need a card for this until internal memory of new GPS gets bigger).
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All you need is enough free space.Ĭity Navigator AU is around 180 MB & growing with each release, OZTopo2.1 is 1.3 GB, Garmin Topo Au NZ is 2.6 GB. You can also as an alternative 1: if there is enough free space, create a folder in the root of the Garmin Nuvi called Map then rename the new gmapprom.img to gmapsupp.img & put it in the Map folder.Īlternative 2: put the renamed file gmapsupp.img on a MicroSd card (formatted Fat32) in a folder named Garmin then insert in Nuvi, if it has a card slot, select or deselect the map in tools/settings/map/info.Īlternative 3: Most late model Nuvi’s support multiple maps with anyname.img on a MicroSd card or in the root of the device if they are in a folder called Map. Job done, your new map will load when you turn it back on. If not skip steps 4 & 5.Ħ: Now close windows explorer & eject USB drive (your Nuvi) If you can’t find JCV folder, your model Nuvi probably does not support Junction view. Delete old JCV file - (you've saved a copy for justin)
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system folder & any others you feel important (all of them) & save to your PC for just in case something goes wrong, eg a power outage or PC crash - incomplete data transfer can cause problems that you may need a copy of your GPS files & folders to fix!!ģ: Replace old gmapprom.img with new gmapprom.img by drag drop/copy paste (say yes to file overwrite/replace - you've saved a copy for justin) This process may take a while to complete.Ĥ: Junction view files should be updated with every new City Nav map - make sure you have the right one then, open JCV Folder. system is the one we want.ġ: Make a backup copy of. You can reverse this setting to hide the files & folders on your PC when you’re finished by simply ticking “Don’t show Hidden Files & Folders"Īfter connecting your Nuvi with USB cable to your PC it will boot into Data Transfer/USB/PC connect mode, this may take a few seconds to a minute then if auto play asks, select “Open folder to view Files,” you will be able to see your Nuvi, if not go to Computer, locate your GPS right click - select explore, now you should see a folder called. What you need to do before you replace City Nav or gmapprom.img with a newer unlocked map version is first turn off Garmin Agent if you have it installed on your PC, then in Windows Explorer under Tools/Folder Options/View, make sure that you have "Show Hidden Files & Folders" checked as well as removing the tick from beside "Hide protected operating system files" a couple of lines below.
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Please read notes at the end no matter which method you use.įor The Current & Latest Garmin Series (1xxx/2xxx/37xx)įirst you need to set up your computer.
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There are different ways to update the map on your GPS, it depends on your Garmin model.
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That’s assuming you downloaded the unlocked file, if you have a locked file, unlock with fast image unlocker or go back & download the unlocked version. IMG files, when you download or have a file named gmapprom.img or gmapsupp.img you don’t have to do anything to the file to transfer it to your GPS. * If you’re not confident working with Computer directories, please get someone who is competent to help you so you don’t turn your GPS into a paperweight. * For those of you who have been given a map by a friend like the ones in some threads here, read on. * If you want to transfer maps, parts of maps or combined maps with MapSource or BaseCamp or HomePort, then read their very good help files. * If you have purchased a map & have a disc, card or download - follow the retailer’s directions.
