Garmin img file update#

You can reverse this setting to hide the files & folders on your PC when youвЂ™re finished by simply ticking вЂњDonвЂ™t show Hidden Files & Folders'ДЄfter 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 вЂњOpen folder to view Files,вЂќ 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.

Please read notes at the end no matter which method you use.ДЇor The Current & Latest Garmin Series (1xxx/2xxx/37xx)ДЇirst you need to set up your computer.

Garmin img file update#

There are different ways to update the map on your GPS, it depends on your Garmin model. ThatвЂ™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 donвЂ™t have to do anything to the file to transfer it to your GPS. * If youвЂ™re not confident working with Computer directories, please get someone who is competent to help you so you donвЂ™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 retailerвЂ™s directions.