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labrat April 25th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
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Commonly Requested MAP ID’s (2011.10):

Europe : 2204
Brazil: 2206
Iraq : 1698
Afganistan : 1699
Hongkong/Macau/Guandong (English Basemap) : 2090

labrat April 25th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
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Users outside North America can update their devices using this guide, you will just require a different set of map files (obviously) and a different map ID. We will be adding some commonly requested Map ID’s in the 1st comment here.

labrat April 25th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
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3D Map data only works on devices capable of displaying them. Refer to your user manual to check if your device can display them.

Eric April 26th, 2010 at 3:48 am
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and there was not any 50mb or 1gb file in my device.

labrat April 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
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The files have been checked and there are no viruses. Files have been tested on multiple devices and multiple PC’s.

You must have a false positive warning.

Chris April 26th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
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Is the only benefit to Method 1 that you can select what areas you want to load? Does the unlocked file in Method 2 include all of the US?

eric April 26th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
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labrat, where would we look to see if our Garmin supports 3D map data?

I dropped the 3D map data into my garmin 265wt but I did not notice anything different? Do I have to enable this somehow?

…forgive the newbie questions…I’ve only had my first GPS unit for a week now!

labrat April 26th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
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Chris on April 26, 2010 at 6:50 pm said:

Is the only benefit to Method 1 that you can select what areas you want to load? Does the unlocked file in Method 2 include all of the US?

Correct. The unlocked image includes all of North America.

eric on April 26, 2010 at 7:39 pm said:

labrat, where would we look to see if our Garmin supports 3D map data?

I dropped the 3D map data into my garmin 265wt but I did not notice anything different? Do I have to enable this somehow?

…forgive the newbie questions…I’ve only had my first GPS unit for a week now!

refer to your user guide or google your device model and see if it supports 3D map data.

Jayhawk35 April 27th, 2010 at 12:44 am
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Whenever I try this, everything works until I use Mapinstall, and it tells me the map is locked, even though Mapsource says it isn’t. I’ve checked, and the version of Mapinstall that downloads from the link above is 3.13.5 and NOT 3.13.2. I’m assuming that’s because Garmin is forcing it to download the latest version. Can anyone help with this?

Thanks!

Wonder April 27th, 2010 at 4:03 am
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Wonder on April 27, 2010 at 3:55 am said:

Hi Labrat,
Is the 2011.01 the same as the 2010.04?

Sorry ment to say 2011.10 and 2010.40

labrat April 27th, 2010 at 11:09 am
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mimi on April 27, 2010 at 12:05 am said:

My device is Garmin 680. I live in California, USA, does this update work?

read the post please.

Jayhawk35 on April 27, 2010 at 12:44 am said:

Whenever I try this, everything works until I use Mapinstall, and it tells me the map is locked, even though Mapsource says it isn’t. I’ve checked, and the version of Mapinstall that downloads from the link above is 3.13.5 and NOT 3.13.2. I’m assuming that’s because Garmin is forcing it to download the latest version. Can anyone help with this?

Thanks!

The version of Mapinstall provided is 3.13.2. You need to replace the Mapinstall from the initial install of mapsource with the version provided.

Wonder on April 27, 2010 at 4:03 am said:

Wonder on April 27, 2010 at 3:55 am said:

Hi Labrat,
Is the 2011.01 the same as the 2010.04?

Sorry ment to say 2011.10 and 2010.40

no, what would be the point of this guide if it was?

Joju on April 27, 2010 at 8:58 am said:

Will this work for Europe version (method 1)? Only change map-ID?

Read the 1st and 3rd comments.

Rugburn April 27th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
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Cowboy on April 26, 2010 at 5:47 am said:

OOoook the files ( 2010.10) worked perfect on c340 with the sd card …
except i got the XP SMART SECURITY VIRUS
i downloaded the 2011.10(torrent) using the utorrent.com client (as suggested )
it was the only thing i downloaded !!!!
NOW i can’t get rid of the virus !!!!!!! have killer maps and if i can clean the virus out of computer

3D files
the gmap3d.2011.10.HL.rar 3D files from Megaupload downloaded to laptop and then put them on sd ard in the grumin file and the 3D files look great !!!!

Cowboy go to The Pirate Bay and search for SPYHUNTER
look for this one…
Enigma.Software.Group.SpyHunter.3.12.31-MKDEV.TEAM

remember to use PeerGuardian 2 …protect yourself and hide your ip Address from them…
have it running and then use Utorrent 2.0.1

Spyhunter will clean your Hard drive ….

Cowboy April 27th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
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Rugburn on April 27, 2010 at 4:17 pm said:

Cowboy on April 26, 2010 at 5:47 am said:

OOoook the files ( 2010.10) worked perfect on c340 with the sd card …
except i got the XP SMART SECURITY VIRUS
i downloaded the 2011.10(torrent) using the utorrent.com client (as suggested )
it was the only thing i downloaded !!!!
NOW i can’t get rid of the virus !!!!!!! have killer maps and if i can clean the virus out of computer

3D files
the gmap3d.2011.10.HL.rar 3D files from Megaupload downloaded to laptop and then put them on sd ard in the grumin file and the 3D files look great !!!!

Cowboy go to The Pirate Bay and search for SPYHUNTER
look for this one…
Enigma.Software.Group.SpyHunter.3.12.31-MKDEV.TEAM

remember to use PeerGuardian 2 …protect yourself and hide your ip Address from them…
have it running and then use Utorrent 2.0.1

Spyhunter will clean your Hard drive ….

thanks got it cleaned
great tip on the PeerGuardian 2

and a tip for the newbies … read ALL the 2010 posts it helped me

croussel April 28th, 2010 at 6:12 am
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roger: I had to do a clean uninstall, clean the registry (with RegSupreme or another registry cleaner), and delete the remaining Mapsource.* files. Then, when i installed MapSource, i checked the version and it was back to 6.15.7.

Adam Gishly April 28th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
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Please recommend how to get / where to download TOPO MAPS.

fan of labrat April 28th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
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a quick qs – where do i save the 3D file ?
say i have saved the main .img file on the GPS can i save the 3D file on the SD card.

thanks.

pete April 29th, 2010 at 10:23 am
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my gps does not show up in the “my computer” area..

It is a C330. Can some one help me?

labrat April 29th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
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fan of labrat on April 28, 2010 at 10:38 pm said:

a quick qs – where do i save the 3D file ?
say i have saved the main .img file on the GPS can i save the 3D file on the SD card.

thanks.

Jayhawk35 on April 28, 2010 at 10:45 pm said:

Thanks for the help with the mapinstall. Once I deleted the installed version, and installed the downloaded version from here, everything worked great!

Another question. I downloaded the 3d map file, gmap3d.img from the link above. Do I just copy it to the Garmin and put it in the Garmin directory with all the other files? That’s what I did, but since I live in Kansas, I’m not sure if there’s much 3D to be seen, so I’m not sure if it’s working. Should I see much difference with the gmap3d.img file copied to the Garmin directory and 3d map view chosen?

Thanks!

J

The 3D Map file can be put in the “Garmin” folder of your device or SD card.

3D map view is not available everywhere, it is possible that your location just shows a 2D view even with the 3D file if the data is not there.

Reference picture for 3D view :

Adam Gishly April 29th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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If i do Method 1 can I get a map for the whole world (as much as is available)?

Cowboy April 30th, 2010 at 4:49 am
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Jeff Miller on April 27, 2010 at 11:48 pm said:

If you need to clean out the virus, download Combofix from BleepingComputer.com. I run a repair business and do that daily, it’ll fix most anything wrong with your pc.

QUOTE FROM BleepingComputer.com.
ComboFix is a tool that should only be run under the supervision of someone who has been trained in its use. Using it on your own can cause problems with your computer.
ALSO ,,,
You should not be using Combofix unless instructed to do so by a Malware Removal Expert. It is a powerful tool intended by its creator to be “used under the guidance and supervision of an expert”, NOT for private use. Using this tool incorrectly could lead to disastrous problems with your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again.

THANKS ANYWAY I USED SPYHUNTER LIKE REGBURN SAID

FunOne April 30th, 2010 at 11:51 am
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Issue with: Method 1 (Mapsource Install Instructions)
1) Run the setup file named “CNNANT2011_10Update.msi” in your downloaded city navigator files.

I ran the setup file and proceeded to attempt an install. This is the error I received:
Garmin install error
Source file not found:
C:\Users\Troy\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$DI00.170\Disk1.cab. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

Can you please assist?

labrat April 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
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FunOne on April 30, 2010 at 11:51 am said:

Issue with: Method 1 (Mapsource Install Instructions)
1) Run the setup file named “CNNANT2011_10Update.msi” in your downloaded city navigator files.

I ran the setup file and proceeded to attempt an install. This is the error I received:
Garmin install error
Source file not found:
C:\Users\Troy\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$DI00.170\Disk1.cab. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

Can you please assist?

this is an extraction error. Try re-extracting the files.

Khurram on April 30, 2010 at 12:02 pm said:

I can’t find this file can some one help and right the easy insturtion please because i am a noby on theses thigs “CNNANT2011_10Update.msi.

Instructions are as easy as they can be. If you read it properly you would know that method 1 requires you to download the files mentioned for method 1.

C1 April 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
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Labrat, thank you very much for this amazing tutorial. My process appeared to wok properly but i was wondering if you or someone else had seen the following occurance. Once i finished adding 2010.40 maps, i went back to my device in previous found sites option in my garmin nuvi 200 and some sites appear to be in chinese letters at the end of the title. ex Epcot center said Epcot 伊吾. Has anyone seen this?

thank you

Traveller April 30th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
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“Find the $99 update somewhat of a pinch? Here is a solution for you!”

Yeah, I feel pinched. I also believe that at the price I paid for the GPS in the first place ($30 used) I’m not about to sink any more money into it for updated maps. I just loathe Garmin adding steps to the unlock process, but fortunately it’s not a PITA.

Thanks for the update.

mikeD April 30th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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cool info thanks…

question: does method two in any way mess with the use of the truck option on the 660 and the likes? (which is used to avoid streets that dont allow commercial truck transit and such)

Newfie Chick May 1st, 2010 at 4:13 am
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Yet again another map update lol. Just wanted to say thank you so very much for your awesome work Haklabs.

Thank you,

NC aka Newfie Chick

Joe May 1st, 2010 at 7:15 am
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The Unlocked IMG File links for part 2 is not working. Only reached about half way and it stopped and can’t resume the download.

sll May 1st, 2010 at 8:15 am
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Joe, you probably reached your 24 hour free download limit. Either pay for a premium membership or wait 24 hours and you will be able to finish without a problem.

Labrat, Thanks once again for the great work.

g May 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
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@labrat

Do you know what method locks the maps on the device (like my Oregon 400t) that is different than the lock on the map file through mapsource?

Alfonso May 1st, 2010 at 6:23 pm
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Labrat: thank you very much for all this work.
I am trying to install the maps in a new 1300. I just can’t find the gmapsupp.img or the gmapprom.img files. I already tried changing explorer to show me the hidden files. Where is it?

Jeff May 1st, 2010 at 10:20 pm
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This is how you help a person that uses your site? You delete his post?? I am needing help with a serious issue regarding the Garmin update. And the only action I get is someone deleted my question.

Thumbs down for not providing a reason for the deletion!

labrat May 1st, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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Jeff on May 1, 2010 at 10:20 pm said:
This is how you help a person that uses your site? You delete his post?? I am needing help with a serious issue regarding the Garmin update. And the only action I get is someone deleted my question.

Thumbs down for not providing a reason for the deletion!

Your comment was not deleted, it was marked as spam due to multiple identical entries. You are free to post any questions as long as they are not submitted multiple times. This might have been an accidental post duplication from your end but our filters try to keep the site clean so that it is enjoyable to everyone.

Perhaps you can be a bit less aggressive next time. People that read the guide carefully should not face any problems.

Tom on May 1, 2010 at 10:36 pm said:

Can someone please provide the updated Junction View (.JCV) for the 2011.10 update?
.img files are located in the device:/Garmin folder. if you’ve never updatedj/modifed your maps before then there will be no gmapsupp.img file. there will only be a gmapprom.img file.

Here you go : 2011.10 JCV

Drop the file in the “Garmin/JCV” folder.

Paul May 2nd, 2010 at 2:22 am
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Hello thanks for the hard work!

I just updated my 255w with the 2011 maps from the older 2010.4 maps. For some reason the gps takes a very long time to render the map and doesnt show the map further than a few states from my location. Any idea how to fix this? Im currently reverting back to the old version until I can figure out a fix for this.

Paul

JGman May 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am
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Great download – used Method 2 on a 1490T. Needed to remove some of the voices to make it fit. Also added the Junction View file.

A few questions – how does the POI’s get updated? Are they embedded in the .img image? Or, do you need to do Method one? Is it a seperate file?

Thanks – great job!

Macgyver May 2nd, 2010 at 11:48 am
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Has anybody been able to upgrade the internal map on a 378/478 ?

Motrius May 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
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If I perform either method 1 or 2,will I still be able to perform regular updates to my garmin device?

Dave May 2nd, 2010 at 2:51 pm
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Nice guide-

In terms of microSD cards why cant you use HC ones?

Cheers

Alfonso May 2nd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
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labrat on May 1, 2010 at 7:31 pm said:

g on May 1, 2010 at 3:31 pm said:

@labrat

Do you know what method locks the maps on the device (like my Oregon 400t) that is different than the lock on the map file through mapsource?

Not familiar with this device as for as compatibility is concerned. If we find any information on it we will share it.

Alfonso on May 1, 2010 at 6:23 pm said:

Labrat: thank you very much for all this work.
I am trying to install the maps in a new 1300. I just can’t find the gmapsupp.img or the gmapprom.img files. I already tried changing explorer to show me the hidden files. Where is it?

This device has the file in the System directory which is often hidden.

Thanks Labrat,
I already looked for hidden folders but I just don’t find it.
If someone there knows where and how to look for it please let me know.
It isn’t urgent cause I loaded the part of the 2011.10 map that I need as a supplemental map, but I’d like to know how to replace the original map.
One other issue. Does this map work for a Tom Tom? They also use Navteq maps.

Thanks again for your help.

labrat May 2nd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
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Jeff on May 2, 2010 at 8:56 am said:

First off, sorry for the “aggressive” response. Had a bad day.. Now, to the point, my Garmin Nuvi 255 lost battery power during an upload from the Garmin website. In turn, it corrupted my GPS which now only gives a message that there are no usable maps on the system. So, I found your site followed all the directions to a “T” to get the update. When it reaches the point where Map Install begins it transfer to the unit, the transfer makes it to 5% then stops with an error message, that reads Unable to communicate with Garmin Device, The system cannot find the specified file. Just a note….right at the point where the transfer reaches 5% the unit shuts off,, THEN the error message appears. I have tried to rerun this procedure at least 8 times, with various “other” ideas of mine, and still nothing. The same result every time. So alas, here I sit, hoping this time my post gets a reply that can help me get my Nuvi back up and running. I have a trip to Vermont tomorrow and would like to have it with me..

Thanks.

Seems like your device might have some corrupted system file. Have you tried Method 2? That might be the only solution if it works on your device. If the system files are damaged then there is no fix (perhaps garmin warranty can help).

Jay May 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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The CNNANT2011_10Update.msi file/folder is not in my city navigator files. Is there a torrent avail for just this file instead of starting over again and hoping its there this time? Or did I just miss something??

Thanks!

croussel May 3rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
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noah on May 2, 2010 at 3:02 pm said:

After the update, will I still be able to take it to Garmin communicator and update the software, etc.?

Yes, no problem; think of the map as only a data file, so it really has no effect on the firmware.

Chad May 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 pm
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Oops. Didn’t overwrite the MapSource.exe file with the older version. Got it working now.

wa7eed May 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
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sorry for sending again
but new updates *_*

guys little help plz

every think going fine
except when its reaching 100% of transferring to my garmin it is says the mapinstall program not responding and need to close bla bla>>>

even with the sending option on the mapsource giving the same error msg

am using vista 64 is it the reason?? am using also micro SD8GB

thanks a lot for helping

leo May 4th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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method 1 & 2 work flawlessly on both nuvi 260 and 270.

Thank you!

Rob May 5th, 2010 at 8:02 am
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I have tried method 1 a few times now and i get the same message each time. Im not sure if i missed a step or something, i did what the tutorial said and i get it unlocked and uploaded to my 260w and when i go to load it up it says (No detailed maps found that support routing. The nuvi cannot be used without them.) Has anyone else come accross this problem? If so does anyone have a solution to this problem. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Amy May 5th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
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I also do not have the cnnant2011_10update.msi file in my downloaded torrent City Navigator files. Once they all extracted, I have:
cnn.america NT2011.10 3D.parts 01-10.rar (ten separate files)
Garmin Keygen v1.5\documentation\original Readme.txt
Garmin Keygen v1.5\garmin_keygin_v1.5.exe
Torrent_downloaded_from_Demonoid.com.txt

Help! I used the torrent link provided in Method 1

thanks so much! I am hopeful this will work for me

BC May 5th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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Is .MD2 file needed? If so, where to put that file? I have Garmin 885T.

slinky May 6th, 2010 at 10:40 am
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I have a few questions.
1. Using Method #2 will this show Europe maps. specifically I need UK or London maps. IF the Map needed is different can you provide a link to it.
2. My 1350T is fairly new, Does the unit log anything that would prevent me from bringing back to orginal by copying files that I backup. I want to make sure I can get back to orginal for possible warranty issues.

Thanks in advance for your assistance and if I can get this working this will be absolutely AWESOME!!!!

Thanks again.

labrat May 6th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
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slinky on May 6, 2010 at 10:40 am said:

I have a few questions.
1. Using Method #2 will this show Europe maps. specifically I need UK or London maps. IF the Map needed is different can you provide a link to it.
2. My 1350T is fairly new, Does the unit log anything that would prevent me from bringing back to orginal by copying files that I backup. I want to make sure I can get back to orginal for possible warranty issues.

Thanks in advance for your assistance and if I can get this working this will be absolutely AWESOME!!!!

Thanks again.

1) If you read the first part of the guide it clearly states that this guide is for North American Maps. You may follow the procedure in method 2 for european unlocked maps as well (google is your friend for locating the files).

2) No.

Amy May 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
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Thank you SO MUCH! It took me longer than I thought, just all the file downloading/extracting, etc…, but I got all of method 1 done and now my Nuvi 350 says 2011 maps installed! Awesome!

Cowboy May 6th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
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firefight16 on May 6, 2010 at 1:32 pm said:

I don’t own a device I can plug in to get unit ID from as mine is a Kenwood built into my truck, and only has a removable SD card, so i can’t get the unlock to work by what I can see without a device i can plug in first. is there a way around this?

what kind of kenwood ??
i would read this for kenwoods !!!
http://www8.garmin.com/products/kenwood/
and page 27 for how to update kenwoods
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/User.....gation.pdf
when asking question i would state the kind of unit you have

John May 7th, 2010 at 5:25 am
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Can anybody host that replacement file on Rapidshare, MU or HF? The Sendspace link doesn’t work…

firefight16 May 7th, 2010 at 11:24 am
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Tried all as above, and I get map product not installed in the unlock regions tab? I have confirmed running mapsource 6.15.7 and mapinstall was replaced with downloaded one version 3.13.2.0.

276C May 7th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
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What if one must have the maps on the computer in MapSource. For selecting maps to transfer to the unit with small memory? The method 1 does not seems to install the maps to MS?

Magic May 8th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
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I hv 765T. I created a Garmin folder in my SD card and saved following files:
JCV folder, gmapsupp.img,gmap3d.img and gmaptz.img (all 2011.10). After inserting the sd card when I checked the map info on my GPS, I had info for 2010.30 3D map (its in my unit) but could not locate 2011.10 3D maps.
Furthermore after selecting 2011.10 maps I can see the traffic icon but its not getting updated.When I click on the traffic icon I can see traffic updates but somehow its not getting updated in front and for the route.
Please advise.

firefight16 May 9th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
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Well I went through my laptop and registry and tried again this time maps unlocked, now i have to try the SD card download as I also have a GPS that runs on a SD card.

JeanMik G May 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
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I found the problem for Incorrect language file dll for Mapinstall !! if you’r using french windows
Just rename the MapInstallFRA.dll to MapInstallFRE.dll ( francais to french )

Stareez May 10th, 2010 at 1:04 am
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This worked great on my Garmin Nuvi 250. Downloaded the Europe maps and used above apps to unlock and install.

Cowboy May 10th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
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firefight16 on May 9, 2010 at 10:58 pm said:

Downloaded the img and renamed it for SD card but maps start to load then it dies get video garble and maps try to load again with same result? Any ideas?

Dudestop May 11th, 2010 at 12:21 am
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Im confused all the way by Method 2.
Is it just as simple as deleting the old img file and copying the new one?

What are the benefits of using the 1st method.

Any input will be highly appreciated!

Pardon my novice questions!

Dudestop May 11th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
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Its my second post, asking for help.

Will anyone be kind enough to tell me how to do the mapupdate. I have NEVER EVER done this before and Im kind on confused with method two being so simple compared to the method 1.
I feel im missing something!

Do I have to do all the mapsoucre n mapinstall steps while using method 2?

Vertigo May 11th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
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I have followed the instructions for the 1st method using the Europe map and map ID 2204 but the map remains locked in Mapsource. The funny thing is that I have transferred the map to my MAC and there the map is viewable in full detail with Mapsource, but when I try to transfer it to my GPS device with mapinstall I get a message that the map is locked.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Amazed May 11th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
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I’m trying method #2 and I keep getting I/O Error 0x8007045D and the copy process stops. So I tried to copy my original back to the nuvi 255W and again, no go, same error! Now my gps is useless…. can someone help me out here? I’m using Windows 7 Pro 64bit. Sure would like to at least get it working with the old 2009 maps again…..

unclebnz May 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
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Is there a way to install using mac?

labrat May 11th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
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Amazed on May 11, 2010 at 5:47 pm said:

I’m trying method #2 and I keep getting I/O Error 0x8007045D and the copy process stops. So I tried to copy my original back to the nuvi 255W and again, no go, same error! Now my gps is useless…. can someone help me out here? I’m using Windows 7 Pro 64bit. Sure would like to at least get it working with the old 2009 maps again…..

Try a restart of your PC or turning off UAC

Joe on May 11, 2010 at 8:47 pm said:

Hi Labrat, just to thank you for uploading the IMG file again. I can finally download it completely and it works perfectly. Thanks.

No problems!

unclebnz on May 11, 2010 at 9:22 pm said:

Is there a way to install using mac?

We currently do not support instructions for mac’s as our team uses windows devices. We are planning to support mac instructions soon. Everyone who will be donating will be helping this cause little by little.

firefight16 May 12th, 2010 at 1:53 am
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Cowboy on May 10, 2010 at 11:28 pm said:

firefight16 on May 9, 2010 at 10:58 pm said:

Downloaded the img and renamed it for SD card but maps start to load then it dies get video garble and maps try to load again with same result? Any ideas?

i had smiler problem first time i did download (C340) … i re did down load and it worked perfect ! so my thoughts were the first download was corrupt try downloading files again

Viren on May 10, 2010 at 9:45 pm said:

May be they r some lame questions, BUT, they are questions!~

I just bought my nuvi 765T today.
1) What is the difference between METHOD 1 & 2 ?

Im a bit confused with the METHOD 2.

2) Why do you need to put the IMG file twice, once on the device and 2nd time via SD CARD?

3) And after part B does the SD card needs to be in there?

4) Can the device load/hold N.American and European maps togather?

1) Method 1 uses Mapsource Install to load files in unit
Method 2 uses Unlocked IMG files ( part A is internal & part B is SD card)

2) Method 2 parts A & B are two different ways to get maps on your unit do not combine the two use one or the other ( sd card is ez)

3) yes maps are stored on sd card also 3d maps & junction view
link to your unit @ garmin ( boy you got a good one )

http://buy.garmin.com/shop/sho.....6#specsTab

4) yes your unit can take up to a 16gig SDHC card each map set is about 1.7 g so a 4g would work

Yes thats what I thought I ran out of time I did the download again and will try tomorrow thanks.

Amazed May 12th, 2010 at 9:58 am
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labrat on May 11, 2010 at 10:48 pm said:

Amazed on May 11, 2010 at 5:47 pm said:

I’m trying method #2 and I keep getting I/O Error 0x8007045D and the copy process stops. So I tried to copy my original back to the nuvi 255W and again, no go, same error! Now my gps is useless…. can someone help me out here? I’m using Windows 7 Pro 64bit. Sure would like to at least get it working with the old 2009 maps again…..

Try a restart of your PC or turning off UAC

Joe on May 11, 2010 at 8:47 pm said:

Hi Labrat, just to thank you for uploading the IMG file again. I can finally download it completely and it works perfectly. Thanks.

No problems!

unclebnz on May 11, 2010 at 9:22 pm said:

Is there a way to install using mac?

We currently do not support instructions for mac’s as our team uses windows devices. We are planning to support mac instructions soon. Everyone who will be donating will be helping this cause little by little.

Thank you for your quick response but I’m still not having any luck. UAC has been disabled since Win7 install. Tried Rebooting a few times already. I did successfully get the original back on the 255W and it was working; so I figured I’d try it again…. same issues. Pooh! Still willing to try any other suggestions… and thanks to everyone in “advance”!

Amazed May 12th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
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Update! Finally got a successful copy and my 255W seems to be working just fine. I’ve narrowed the problem down to either a bad USB cable or possibly bad USB connection on the ‘puter. I copied the file to my wife’s computer and used the USB cable that came with her Canon Digital camera (has one of those choke filters inline) and it copied to the GPS on the first try. I’ll try to experiment later to determine which item was bad in case it can help someone else; but for now I’m really tickled.

Can you say; “DONATION”? You bet!

sbk May 12th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
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Hi, I updated my Garmin 255W using Method 1. Map was unlocked and transfered to my device successfully. However, when I turn on my 255W, it says the map is still locked, and another screen says “No detailed maps found that support routing. The nuvi cannot be used without them.”
How can I fix this? Thanks in advance for your help and suggestion.

firefight16 May 12th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
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burf on May 12, 2010 at 7:08 pm said:

Firstly… thanks, merci, & gracias for all your efforts!!!
Just a simple question (I’ve seen posts suggesting different things) to be clear…
Method 2: I don’t need to do *part a* AND *part b* … *part a* alone will work, correct?

Thanks again!

Burf

No part one and two is a larhe rar file split into two, you will need to download both parts and when you run winrar (or some other rar program) it will uncompress into one file. I wish i could get that file to work on my deck but so far no luck.

firefight16 May 13th, 2010 at 12:30 am
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burf on May 12, 2010 at 11:42 pm said:

@Firefight – I downloaded the torrent, which IS the whole thing. I only saw part2 of the rar anyhow… I looked again later & saw part1… duh
If you look at the top, method #2 had a part a (internal memory) & part b (sd card)… that’s what my question is related to… do I need to do both.
Have you tried downloading the torrent, & installing that one? As for the rars, I use WinRar a lot… what kind of problem are you having? Try opening the rar, and clicking *test.* It could’ve been corrupted during the download.
I actually just did part a, and it seems to be working. My only question with that, is that in my gps (265 wt), it says it’s a map for Delaware, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming & New Mexico. To labrat…
I’m new to GPS, does that make a difference?
Thanks again to everyone!

I downloaded the rar twice thinking corrupt also someone else gave me the hint, did a test with winrar no issues? I get it a weird squigley video signal when map tries to load and thats as far as it goes.

If your gps uses a sd card you will need that image as I do its a kenwood car deck that map updates run from a sd card, which i have a hacked version running.

Your GPS might only have only some regions unlocked, just do part one and get mapsource running with new map and then do the serial number id thing when you plug in you gps, then run the keygen and follow those instructions I did and worked fine on my other portable gps.

hpngo May 13th, 2010 at 9:47 am
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i do method 1, i do all step, on the step sned to my garmin, You garmin don’t support map update.i have city navigator north america nt v.8, software version 6.10. version audio 2.60

demonic May 13th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
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hey, method 2(B) seems so simple will try it, after download completes, but i have a question/favor to ask can you help me unlock and instal AdriaRoute 3.0 (code 708) also on SD card, here is a download link: http://www.navigo-sistem.hr/proizvod/373/5.
I would appreciate it a lot, thank you

Shawn May 13th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
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I posted previously and this is a follow-up.

I installed this set-up on another computer. Its a Windows 7 laptop with no prior Garmin software installed.

The issue I can’t get past is the map is not unlocking on the system. I know this works as many people have done it.

Can someone provide me some assistance on what I might check to make this work? Again, only the maps are not unlocking.

Please read my previous post to understand what I have done so far.

Thanks for any assistance.

Shawn.

Garmin 850 User May 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
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OK, just to confirm with method 2 the only thing that you need to do is basically replace the gmapprom.img file and it should update your maps to 2011. Is there anything else to do?

Also After I preformed method 2 my Garmin 855 no longer shows my car tracking to the road. My car is all over the place. I’ve been through all the menus and I can’t find a option to fix this problem. I may have to go back to my previous version 2010.

Any suggestions?

cowboy May 13th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
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hpngo on May 13, 2010 at 9:37 am said:

i don’t know why my garmin”streetpilot C330 can’t support map 2011. please some help.

hpngo on May 13, 2010 at 9:47 am said:

i do method 1, i do all step, on the step sned to my garmin, You garmin don’t support map update.i have city navigator north america nt v.8, software version 6.10. version audio 2.60

i would use sd card for the C330

burf May 12th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I actually just did part a, and it seems to be working. My only question with that, is that in my gps (265 wt), it says it’s a map for Delaware, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming & New Mexico. To labrat…
I’m new to GPS, does that make a difference?

mine says the same thing but maps work perfect !!! ( Florida)

firefight16 on May 13, 2010 at 10:18 pm said:

Will I have to give up on the SD card I have tried 10-15 times and get same problem just garble on the video and maps won’t load on my Kenwood KNA-510.

i read the kenwood KNA-G510 update pages and all i see is you need the maps on sd card … have you tried down loading them using torrent then renaming them and coping to sd card ??

had success loading a C320 tonight !!!!!

demonic May 14th, 2010 at 5:15 am
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one dumb question, how can i using method 2b insert 2 maps cuz they are both same name??? any ideas? thanx

ns May 14th, 2010 at 9:29 am
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worked great on win7 64bit machine, no problems, awesome walkthrough!

one question, the regions I do not chose to load, is there essentially no map for that area now or is the 2010 version of that region still on the device?

frankie d May 14th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
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Shawn on May 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm said:

I followed your instructions, but apparently I am doing something wrong. I have a Garmin Nuvi 1300w.

1. I downloaded all files as outlined.
2. I installed City Navigator North American NT 2011.1.
3. I named the MapSource to MapSourceOLD and installed MapSource version 6.15.7.0
4. I deleted MapInstall and installed MapInstall Version 3.1.3.2.0
5. I got my ID from MapSource and put that into Garmin Unlock Generator.
6. Product Software – Garmin Mobile XT remained unchanged.
7. Map Product was set to Custom Mapset and 2211 was enter.

My maps won’t unlock. When I enter the key into MapSource I am getting Map product not installed and on the previous tab its status reads locked.

I work on computers all day, so I’m fairly knowledgeable, I am feeling like an idiot. Obviously I’m missing something. I read all the other posts to verify version info etc, but no luck.

Any pointers?

Thanks,

Shawn.

on the key generator, make sure you click the generate button by the exit button. there are 2 generate buttons, you have to click the one on the bottom. that was my problem.

Junior May 15th, 2010 at 11:40 am
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After several installations I end up with the same problem every time….
“Incorrect language dll file. Please reinstall Mapsource”

Everything is done right after the Method 1 instructions, I simply don’t get it…….

NMdrifter May 15th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
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I have a C330 and used method B with SD card. I copied the unlocked img and 3d img. When I put the SD in my C330 it will go to a screen that says “Loading Maps . . . ” and just seems to hang. I have waited for hours with no completion. Any ideas on how to get past this?

Thanks.

Dan May 16th, 2010 at 6:09 am
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Fantastic! Nice, detailed instructions… and I’m delighted to have successfully installed the updated maps on my GPS… thanks a million! I owe you some beer

Can someone also provide the custom MapID for “City Navigator India NT”… just like you provided “2211″ for North America? What about other maps, such as “Mad Maps Scenic Tours”? Is there an exhaustive list of MapIDs available somewhere?

eric May 16th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
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Joe, sounds like you do not have the correct MapInstall or MapSource.

You have to make sure you are using:

MapSource v6.15.7 & MapInstall v3.13.2

to check, open Mapsource and go to the “Help” tab, and then “About Mapsource”

then open Mapinstall, click on the little tiny icon at the top left corner, and choose “About MapInstall”

This will show you which version of these programs you are using, if not correct, you will always get maps are still locked message.

Beto May 17th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
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Great guide!! I used to install on a European CN version 2011, it work greatly!!
Thank you so much!!!

firefight16 May 18th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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NMdrifter on May 15, 2010 at 4:14 pm said:

I have a C330 and used method B with SD card. I copied the unlocked img and 3d img. When I put the SD in my C330 it will go to a screen that says “Loading Maps . . . ” and just seems to hang. I have waited for hours with no completion. Any ideas on how to get past this?

Thanks.

Try updating the GPS firmware? Sounds like what happened to my GPS device until I did a firmware update on the GPS

cowboy May 19th, 2010 at 1:50 am
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firefight16 on May 18, 2010 at 2:46 pm said:

NMdrifter on May 15, 2010 at 4:14 pm said:

I have a C330 and used method B with SD card. I copied the unlocked img and 3d img. When I put the SD in my C330 it will go to a screen that says “Loading Maps . . . ” and just seems to hang. I have waited for hours with no completion. Any ideas on how to get past this?

Thanks.

Try updating the GPS firmware? Sounds like what happened to my GPS device until I did a firmware update on the GPS

make sure you have a “GARMIN” folder
do not put 3D file in same img file they need to be two separate files in the garmin folder
also make sure you changed the file name
4. Rename the “gmapprom.img” to “gmapsupp.img” on the SD card.
the way i did it was load the maps (2011.10) first made sure it worked then added the 3D file
to the garmin folder

Adam on May 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm said:

I complete this update in one try, but have one question.

When I hook up my Nuvi 780 to my computer and Garmin.com, why on Garmin.com, does it show that I still have an older version of maps on my device even tho I know I have the newer version from this update on here? Why would Garmin.com not recognize the update on my device?

not knowing if you did method 1 or 2 it”s hard to say
but my guess is you used 2-b and the sd card is not read on Garmin web site
i updated my voices and did not notice if it read the maps i had

Ronin May 19th, 2010 at 9:19 am
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Just a word to say I upgraded my Nuvi 255W with Method 2 (with USB cable) without any problem. Thanks !

For North America, Method 2 with USB cable seems to be most easiest way for upgrading.

pedro May 20th, 2010 at 3:42 am
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some 2 GB SDcards contain not the full 2GB
you better take a 4 GB card mr lol

pedro May 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am
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it runs very good on my nuvi 205 W thanx haklabs
i prefer method 2
its so easyyyyyyy

please keep on posting the latest garmin update versions

thnx thnx thnx..

Ryan K May 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
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Thanks for the write up.

I used your instructions and everything works down to the GPS unit itself (Oregon 200).

Only problem is if you try to load more than one map (citi nav + topo + inland lakes, etc) only the CitiNav shows up on the GPS. It is the only map that can be selected from the Map Info screen on the GPS.

If I only upload my topo, inland lakes etc minus the citi nav 2011, I can see the maps fine.

How can I get all of these maps working together? Thanks again!

Purpleman May 20th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
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Wow, it’s really awesome!
Now, I got new 2011 map on my GPS.
My divice is nuvi 650 and I took method 2.
It works well.
Thanks a lot, Haklabs!!

Corey May 21st, 2010 at 8:07 am
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I am looking through my downloaded City Navigator files and I do not have the CNNANT2011_Update.msi, all I have are files named “CNN.America NT2011.10 3D.part01″ through part 10. I am not trying to download a 3-D update. When I downloaded these files I clicked on the link that says torrent right behind City Navigator Files at the top. What am I doing wrong?

Palazzo May 21st, 2010 at 1:52 pm
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Unlocked IMG files work fine in my Garmin Vista HCx. When I try to import a map from the device into MapSource, it fails because I don’t have that ‘installed’. Is there a way to put the installation information in the registry so Garmin is happy? I tried using “Converter Garmin to MapSource” software to no avail. Using the ‘opened’ 6.16.1.0 EXE, by the way. It makes a ‘Products’ entry in Garmin.

Stock Install Example: A ‘City Navigator Europe 2008′ stock install has an entry under HKLM > Garmin > Installed .. and HKLM > Garmin > Families > City Navigator Europe 2008 > 1. When I emulate this structure manually, it does not work. Any ideas?

Kev May 21st, 2010 at 3:58 pm
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Think I may have figured the problem out.

Fred Flintstoned May 21st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
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I am having trouble gettting maps to work on a C330 at firmware version 6.10 I was able to get the 2009 to work before I updated the firmware to version 6.10, Now I can not get any maps to work with the SD card. I have been able to get them to work on a NUVI 255. Does anyone know how to revert the firmware version on a C330 to previous version. Or has anyone been able to get the maps to work on a C330 at firmware version 6.10.

Thank in advance for any replies
Fred

Jon May 21st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
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Put the image onto the sd card and the garmin doesn’t see it?

pcmodem May 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
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I removed my original ‘gmapprom.img’ file from the device’s Garmin folder but the available space on the device did not change and therefore there is not enough space to copy the unlocked ‘img’ file over or even put back the old file.

My device is a 285WT.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
pcmodem

Adam May 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
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cowboy on May 19, 2010 at 1:50 am said:

firefight16 on May 18, 2010 at 2:46 pm said:

NMdrifter on May 15, 2010 at 4:14 pm said:

I have a C330 and used method B with SD card. I copied the unlocked img and 3d img. When I put the SD in my C330 it will go to a screen that says “Loading Maps . . . ” and just seems to hang. I have waited for hours with no completion. Any ideas on how to get past this?

Thanks.

Try updating the GPS firmware? Sounds like what happened to my GPS device until I did a firmware update on the GPS

make sure you have a “GARMIN” folder
do not put 3D file in same img file they need to be two separate files in the garmin folder
also make sure you changed the file name
4. Rename the “gmapprom.img” to “gmapsupp.img” on the SD card.
the way i did it was load the maps (2011.10) first made sure it worked then added the 3D file
to the garmin folder

Adam on May 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm said:

I complete this update in one try, but have one question.

When I hook up my Nuvi 780 to my computer and Garmin.com, why on Garmin.com, does it show that I still have an older version of maps on my device even tho I know I have the newer version from this update on here? Why would Garmin.com not recognize the update on my device?

not knowing if you did method 1 or 2 it”s hard to say
but my guess is you used 2-b and the sd card is not read on Garmin web site
i updated my voices and did not notice if it read the maps i had

I updated using method 1. I did not use any type of sd card.

ray May 24th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
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i used method 2 part b. when i turn on my nuvi 350, it just loading maps. i let it go for about an hour and still nothing. any suggestions?

Yourgym May 24th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
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I used method 2. I downloaded the unlocked map to my SD card.

The map recognized on the SD card is the following:
Delaware, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming & New Mexico.

I observed the following.

1) If I chose the internal map(old) I can see my state (not listed above)
2) If I chose no map then I can not see my state or anything on the screen (just a car)
3: If I chose my SD card, then I could see my state (not listed above)

I wonder if the map is just mislabled and in fact and unlocked version of the whole US.

Pilo22 May 25th, 2010 at 12:25 am
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I keep getting errors when trying to download any of the files, anyone else have this problem??

Thanks in advance.

mindsnare May 25th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
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since you can access the internal memory of these devices, can this memory be reformatted to get rid of unused crap of earlier maps? would the necessary things be re-installed by mapinstall if the internal memory was wiped out?

kv May 25th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
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Sorry…@mindsnare

cowboy May 26th, 2010 at 11:41 am
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nüvi® 1350 updated with 2011.10 maps , 3d maps & junction view on 4g microSD™ card
also loaded street cameras with poi loader

Cowboy May 26th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
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just my 2 cents …

if you have an SD card / micro SD card slot try method 2 – B first !!!
it is the ez way to do it and i have found it to work on every unit from C330 street-pilot to Nuvi 1350

also read ..read ..READ !!! alot of answers are in posts ( also in 2010 forum )

2G sd cards are cheap if you look on internet or e-mail me for info

onlycowboy@aol.com

Benjamin May 26th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
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Hello to you all, and first thanks for this great tuto… I’ve tried it for my nuvi 300, and I’ve got a problem (nothing surprising there… lol) : I can’t install mapinstall. When I click to run the installer (downloaded with the link above) I get the following message : “this application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem”.
Which is funny since the application is not even installed yet. I’ve tried this on windows XP. My main computer is a mac and I can’t unlock the maps (even with the unlocker used on windows XP to get the code) via roadtrip, so, either on pc or mac… help !! Thanks in advance

Ben

Benjamin May 26th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
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My god, I’m blonder than Paris Hilton tonight. I’m trying to unlock a european set with the US code (2211). I’m actually dumber than I thought. I’m apparently uploading now (on a SD card of course, the nuvi 300 seems to have a very limited internal memory), I’ll post a message once the coast is clear… )

PS : I’ve still got no clue why I get an error message when trying to install mapinstall on xp…

kv May 27th, 2010 at 7:25 am
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JeanMik G on May 9, 2010 at 2:38 pm said:

I found the problem for Incorrect language file dll for Mapinstall !! if you’r using french windows
Just rename the MapInstallFRA.dll to MapInstallFRE.dll ( francais to french )

Try this post

B-ron May 27th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
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Alright I am using the Garmin 205 and I’ve been trying to do method 2 part A. Whenever I restart my garmin though it just gives me “No Detailed Maps Found that Support routing. The Nuvi cannot be used without them”. I followed every step word for word. Not sure what the problem is. I’m going on a trip tommorrow so it would be really helpful If I figured this out tonight.

kv May 28th, 2010 at 12:41 am
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SpeedoQc on May 27, 2010 at 6:05 pm said:

I’m trying to unlock City Navigator Europe NT 2011.1 on MapSource. I followed all the instructions. I used MapID 2204 to generate the unlock code.

When I enter the unlock code in MapSource usind the “Add” button under “Unlock Regions”, I see “City Navigator Europe NT 2011.1″. When I switch back to the othel tab (Map Product Info), I still see “City Navigator Europe NT 2011.1″ as locked.

I’ve been succesfull to unlock City Navigator North America NT 2008 minutes before. Why it’s not working for Europe?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Are you sure you used in Garmin Unlock the ‘custom mapset’ selection in the drop down list?

B-ron on May 27, 2010 at 7:25 pm said:

Alright I am using the Garmin 205 and I’ve been trying to do method 2 part A. Whenever I restart my garmin though it just gives me “No Detailed Maps Found that Support routing. The Nuvi cannot be used without them”. I followed every step word for word. Not sure what the problem is. I’m going on a trip tommorrow so it would be really helpful If I figured this out tonight.

Try Method B, is much easier and successful. Otherwise, leave the initial map in the device and use an SD card for the extra maps!

pedro May 28th, 2010 at 6:47 am
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hello guys and “blond” girls and ok blond boys too

why dont you take method 2 on a sd card

ITS SO EASYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

just download an unlocked img file from the famous torrent sites…

for example
type in the field on the torrentsite : Garmin europe img
and when you find a good file download it…
maybe you have to unpack it and do that

then take a sd card better take a 4GB one

then make a new map named “Garmin” on that sd card

and then copy your downloaded unpacked file in your garmin map on the sd card.

the last thing you have to do
Rename the “gmapprom.img” to “gmapsupp.img” on the SD card ( in the garmin subdir)

EASY DOES IT

SpeedoQc May 28th, 2010 at 8:21 am
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@Benjamin

Yes, I’m using the correct code (2204).

kv May 29th, 2010 at 3:10 am
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I posted a link but moderator erased it. I can give you I hint but I still think it will be deleted.Use the words gps and underground in gsearch. In the forum area find garmin label.

Kelly May 30th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
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I got it working. I used Method 2 part A. I recopied the gmapprom.img to my Garmin to replace the previous one I did first, and it’s now working!! Many Thanks. Reccommended highly and Donation on the way!

Bob May 31st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
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When Mapsource says unathenticated what can I then do?

labrat June 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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Wayne on June 1, 2010 at 2:47 am said:

Might be a dumb question but… Does this work with any garmin gps versions? Like older ones…

Correct. Map updates are compatible with all Garmin GPS systems excluding specialized systems.

Dlareg June 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 am
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I did method 1, and it works perfectly well with the europe NT2011.10 that I downloaded on a torrent. Great thank for the excellent information

labrat June 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
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cb on June 2, 2010 at 5:53 am said:

Have tired installing this twice using method 1. Both times when it gets done I turn on the gps and it says no detailed maps found?
Any suggestions or should I try method 2?

Thanks
Cb

You did something wrong or might have skipped a step. Both methods work fine and have been tested.

David June 2nd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
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1) can i use a newer version of mapsource and mapinstall or the same exact one you posted?

2) if i mess up on a step, what will happen to my gps?

3) how can i add europe maps?

AuctionHugh June 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
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Method 2a was quick and easy for my Nuvi 205. Thanks HakLabs!

B-ron on May 27, 2010 at 7:25 pm said:

Alright I am using the Garmin 205 and I’ve been trying to do method 2 part A. Whenever I restart my garmin though it just gives me “No Detailed Maps Found that Support routing. The Nuvi cannot be used without them”. I followed every step word for word. Not sure what the problem is. I’m going on a trip tommorrow so it would be really helpful If I figured this out tonight.

Fred Flintstoned June 3rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
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Has anyone got this to work on a Street Pilot C330 @ firmware version 6.10

Thanks

Veronika June 3rd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
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Hello!
followed 1st method
works perfectly
thanx 4 clear instructions!
cheers!

DornierFlyer June 3rd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
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My apologies, correction, I am currently using City Navigator North America NT2009 on my Nuvi 760

labrat June 4th, 2010 at 12:33 am
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Biker on June 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm said:

Awesome! Labrat, I made a donation.

I have a question, though.

I have two gpi files (Garmin’s custom POI format). One of them works (SaversGuide), one doesn’t (Fodor’s travel guide/kit).

Garmin’s POI loader is looking for csv or gpx files to convert and load.

Is there a workaround so I can have access to the Fodor’s? I’m guessing there is some way to lock the gpi files.

Thanks Biker. the ChipIn widget also goes to a paypal donation page so I would encourage that people use that chip in button so that everyone can see the progress of the donation.

As for the Fodor gpi, it is our understanding that this requires a separate unlock key. We will try to investigate and provide a solution if possible.

David June 4th, 2010 at 10:58 am
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do i delete gmapprom or gmapprom1 because gmapprom1 is the biggest file for me

Gman June 5th, 2010 at 12:43 am
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hello, first time user here, I can’t extract, or “unzip” the image file. i downloaded it with the torrent link provided. I just cant figure out how to make it usable. will someone please walk me through the process? thanks

Gman June 5th, 2010 at 3:02 am
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hey Eric, thanks. I’ll sure try that in the morning when I get home. thanks again

Steve June 5th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
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For those with a C550/C580 StreetPilot, you can simply follow Method 2 Part A with the following changes:

1. Connect your device to the computer.
2. Go into the Garmin directory and backup the file named “gmapsupp.img” to your computer.
3. Delete the “gmapsupp.img” file from the device.
4. Rename the unlocked “gmapprom.img” file that you downloaded and call it “gmapsupp.img”.
5. Copy the new “gmapsupp.img” file into the device.
6. Restart your device and check your map info via : Wrench Icon>Map>Map Info.

Steve June 5th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
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I’m trying to install this update to a Nuvi 1300. I followed Method 1 and got most of the way through. The problem I’m having is when running MapInstall, after I select the city I want, the map is blank so I cannot select the region I want.

Did I miss a step somewhere?

Jerry June 5th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
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I am using Method 2 with the SD card. Just before it finishes copying to the 2gb SD card I get this error:
Cannot copy gmapprom: The drive cannot find the sector requested.

Please help! Thanks.

kat June 6th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
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HAve a 1300t
copied the img file (Method 2 – B) to a SD card. I first tried putting it in .System directory in the SD card (since the original map is in .System directory on the device). THe device still didnt read it
So then I created a Garmin directory and put the gmapsupp.img there on the SD card.
even now, the device does show me the 2011 map when i boot up Garmin
Since 1300t had the original file in .System directory, is there something that prevents it reading from the SD card. I am wondering if someone else has tried using the SD card with 1300

kat June 6th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
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kat on June 6, 2010 at 1:20 pm said:

HAve a 1300t
copied the img file (Method 2 – B) to a SD card. I first tried putting it in .System directory in the SD card (since the original map is in .System directory on the device). THe device still didnt read it
So then I created a Garmin directory and put the gmapsupp.img there on the SD card.
even now, the device does show me the 2011 map when i boot up Garmin
Since 1300t had the original file in .System directory, is there something that prevents it reading from the SD card. I am wondering if someone else has tried using the SD card with 1300

Just to clarify “the device does NOT show me the 2011 map when i boot up Garmin”
I still see only the original 2010 map that I had. For some reason, It is not reading the SD card map at all
Where do i put the 2011 map in the SD card and how do i make the 1300t read it?

Jeff June 7th, 2010 at 9:57 am
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Jerry on June 5, 2010 at 9:43 pm said:

I just posted about the error trying to load to the SD card. Must have been my reader because I used the reader in my laptop and it worked fine. I have it loaded in the Garmin. Only question I have is that when I go to map info it lists it as:
CN North America NT 2011.10
[1] DELAWARE, IDAHO, UTAH, MONTANA, WYOMING, NEW MEXICO

Why are just these states listed?

Don’t worry about that. All of the US and Canada is there. Also, these instructions do work on Macs, at least Method 2 does!

Alex June 7th, 2010 at 10:50 am
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Hi!
I copied the gmap3d.img into the garmin folder in my sd card together with the 2011 map “gmapsupp.img” (method2), my nuvi 660 reads the 2011 maps but not the 3d maps, should I see the 3d map in my nuvi map info?

kat June 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
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hi
can someone help with my 1300t issue that i had posted earlier? 1300t is not reading gmapsupp.img from the SD card. (Garmin directory on the card)
Has anyone used it with 1300?
thanks
Kapil

JC June 8th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
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SAM, have you selected ‘Show hidden file’ in the file folders you see on the Nuvi?
If you have an SD slot, it is safer and easier to run the new maps from there, because the newer maps are larger and you may need to create space on the 760′s internal memory (by deleting voices or texts) in addition to the old GMAPROM.IMG file. You switch off the old map from the Settings, Map, Map info, untick old map dialogue in the Nuvi. After testing the new map for a while, you can then erase the internal file and rename the external file from GMAPSUPP.IMG to GMAPROM.IMG and do the transfer.

MH June 8th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
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Thanks! I used method 2A. Had to make sure that the computer didn’t go to sleep as it was copying over the file. 2nd time, it worked like a charm. I donated.

jcwxguy June 9th, 2010 at 5:55 am
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forgot to add this was done with windows 7 home premium. Also got virus when trying to download the 3D map, but was able to remove it.

Kev June 9th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
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Ok… I’m having issues. I have done this before for previous updates and I got it to work with my Nuvi but I am trying to do this for my parents Nuvi 200w which doen’t have as much space as mine… I can’t get the thing to work.

I get an error that says “There is a problem with the FAMILY_450 installation, Please re-install FAMILY_450 and start MapSource again.”

? Any ideas?

eric June 9th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
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GMAN,

You need a torrent application such as utorrent to open the .torrent file

http://www.filehippo.com/downl.....a78f9cae0/

….once you do that, you will have what you will need.

Gman June 10th, 2010 at 12:35 am
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thanks eric, i will try this. i used toe torrent link provided at the top of this page. do i save the torrent file or do i just run it. and when will i need to extract it to the garmin file on the sd card. like i said, i only see the gmapprom.img file when it asks me to download it using the torrent download. then it saved to my computer as g2011.10. i’m using windows 7 is that going to make any difference? thank you for your help.

KM June 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
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Anyone know how to fix the speech recognition feature? I tried both methods and still get “this feature not supported” error or something among those lines.

Gary MCkay June 11th, 2010 at 5:11 am
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hi, I am having problems download the CNNANT2011_10Update.msi, I get this error message when trying to download it

Source file not found:
C:\users\garyr~1.mck\appdata\local\temp\rar$di00.190\disk1.cab
verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

Now how do i do that i reinstalled everything about 3-4times, and still this error message is coming up, i dont know if there is something on my computer to turn off, i have installed the 2010 Maps with ease, but now for some reason with the 2011 maps it isnt my friend for some reason. Anyways please help. Regards

kat June 11th, 2010 at 7:43 am
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hi
Can anyone please help with using SD card in Nuvi 1300? I am unable to read gmapsupp.img off the SD card from the Garmin folder

Curas June 11th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
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I’m unable to upgrade MapSource to version 6.16.1. When I do, the maps gets locked again.
I want to upgrade because my maps are stretched (circles are oval).
Does anyone have a solution ???

King200 June 11th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
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If Winrar is installed, open it and then browse to your downloaded .rar file and open it. Then extract. You could also right click, “open with” and select Winrar.

Gman June 12th, 2010 at 1:31 am
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Thanks eric, I still can’t get the gmapprom.img to unpack. When I use the “extract to” option, it moves the g2011.10 file to the sd card, but still says that it is only 13kb. I think that it just isn’t meant to be, but thanks anyway. I’m gonna give up.

Tom June 12th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
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The unlocked img file part 2 on megaupload does not work. Can someone upload it again please?

eric June 12th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
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Gman,

use the winrar “extract to -whatever your file is named?-” …for me its the third option after right clicking on the zip file.

This should extract what you need right into the folder that is already open on your desktop…the same folder your zip file is in…but once you unzip them you can move them anywhere.

Ben June 13th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
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I figured out how to make this work with a MAC… you still need a PC to generate keycodes… but you can do the rest on a mac – i will post soon, have to run out – but there is hope!

and for those using Edge 705s for method 2 (unlocked img file) rename the file to gmapsupp.img (not gmapprom.img) – that worked for me…. maybe worked with other units too if you are having problems with the preunlocked map file

Brett June 13th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
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wow……eric….something so easy and simple. I cant believe I didnt think of that. anyways…it worked…..thanks

Ben June 14th, 2010 at 1:55 am
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If you want to install the maps on a Mac using Method 1 – all you need to do is generate the Unlock codes using the Unlocker app linked at the top of this page – then take that code and plug it into Map Install for mac – you can get your Garmin ID from your Garmin settings page I think

and to install the maps on a mac, use MapManager ..

AND you will need to use this older version of mapinstall/mapmanager (they are both in this dmg file) – don’t let it autoupdate on you, the newer version don’t work with the generated unlock codes..

http://gawisp.com/perry/macint.....ac_210.dmg

enjoy

Jimmy June 14th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
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Great!
Just installed the 2011 map for my Nuvi 250.
The only issue I had is the map size is bigger than the hard disk on my GPS so I had to put it on an SD card.
Thanks.

Bob June 16th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
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Has anyone else had trouble with the 2nd .RAR file being broken. The first file is 1.2 GB and I am copying and trying it now. What is different on the Part 2 file that doesn’t work?

ac711 June 18th, 2010 at 12:15 am
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thanks.. i just downloaded and upgraded my nuvi 255w maps…

sophie June 18th, 2010 at 10:33 am
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I downloaded Garmin City Navigator 2011.10 using your link.After 4 – 5 hours, the download completed! But, I can’t find any of CNNANT2011_10Update.msi in this folder at all. Do I need to download the previous version Garmin City Navigator 2010.40. THen, after completing download the previous version, then, look for this kind of file?

Sflames6 June 18th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
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I have a Garmin Nuvi ( 205 i think) and I tried Method 2 and forgot to back up file Gmapprom.img which I accidently deleted from the removable storage. I needed to redownload gmapprom.img which I later figured out is the main map file with all of the routes and map info. I managed to download some map with wierd names that have countries that do not exist. I figured out I migh have downloaded an ariel map which had main hwy’s in US and possibly a half complete Europe map. I have a microSD (non SDHC) to put extra maps but I need the US one. I got confused with method 1 and I had a Garmin with North America maps 2009 before and i need another one. Can someone give me a guide on how to do this. I am extracting torrents using uTorrent and I am running Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit, 1 GB RAM, and I think if I can find my Unit ID # then I might be able to do the rest. NOTE: I have NEVER downloaded any Garmin Drivers or Programs or Map updates from thier website. This is my first time hacking a GPS and I have only hacked Apple Software. Can someone break down part one of any of the 2 methods so I can do this. Send me a email at Sukri_shah@msn.com . I need to learn this fast.

Neal June 18th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
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As per C1 on April 2, I am seeing chinese characters in my “recently found”. I went into Tools and deleted all “recently found”. I’ll be checking to how it works. Other than that, it looks fine. I’ll let you know if I find anything else.

Thanks for the information.

Dan June 19th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
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PS, when I bought the unit, I couldn’t update it then either, insufficent storage space.

jamma1solo June 20th, 2010 at 7:00 am
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hi there can i get this to work on a kenwood dnx6140 thanks in advance

Tokumei June 20th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
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For everyone having the “Incorrect language” error:

I fixed it by copy&renaming my native dll (MapInstallDEU) to (MapInstallENG). The ENG file was completely missing. After doing that, I could start MapInstall.

DonH June 20th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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labrat on May 5, 2010 at 7:26 pm said:

Amy on May 5, 2010 at 4:44 pm said:

I also do not have the cnnant2011_10update.msi file in my downloaded torrent City Navigator files. Once they all extracted, I have:
cnn.america NT2011.10 3D.parts 01-10.rar (ten separate files)
Garmin Keygen v1.5\documentation\original Readme.txt
Garmin Keygen v1.5\garmin_keygin_v1.5.exe
Torrent_downloaded_from_Demonoid.com.txt

Help! I used the torrent link provided in Method 1

thanks so much! I am hopeful this will work for me

You have to extract the “cnn.america NT2011.10 3D.parts 01-10.rar (ten separate files)” using 7-zip (link in the guide) or WinRAR.

Must be a problem with Method 1…downloaded ‘g2011.10.torrent’ file..TWICE…used 7-zip to test each rar file…(cnn.america NT2011.10 3D.parts 01-10.rar)…7-zip said ‘parts02′ and ‘parts05′ were broken .

Hope someone can answer my earlier post so that I can use Method 2 !!!!

Anyone else had a problem with the ‘g2011.10.torrent’ file ??

Dan June 21st, 2010 at 9:27 am
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Martin on June 21, 2010 at 7:00 am said:

Dan on June 19, 2010 at 7:51 pm said:

I’ve tried method 1, 2A and 2B with no success on my Nuvi 200. When I first tried Method 1, it said internal memory was too small, so I tried Method 2A. I got the same response, so I deleted all the foreign language stuff to make room. Still a no go, but now I can’t input new destinations. It doesn’t recognise any state I enter. I put all the original map stuff back, just not the languages. So I bought a 4GB SD card and tried again. It still doesn’t work. Am I screwed? Do I need to just go buy a new GPS? Please help, going on vacation in a few weeks, so I need it.

I have a nüvi 200, worked just fine on mine.

I don’t need to know that it worked fine for you, I need to know how to make it work for me! With the SD card, it doesn’t even show up in my maps. The only map that shows up is City Navigator Lower 48 States NT 2008. I can’t input any new locations because it doesn’t recognize any state I put in. I can see my saved locations, but it’s half in Chinese or something. Also, it only shows major highways, no side streets. Any ideas?

sjunaz June 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 pm
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How do you get away with publishing this?:)

Matt June 24th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
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Just a question! With the method 2(A).. I removed the gmapprom file that was in my garmin and i tried to remplace it by the downloaded file.. but the downloaded file is too big for the internal memory of my device.. Wath sould I do ?

Vinod June 24th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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I used method 1 and updated to the 2011 maps from my previous version of 2009. It worked fine in the states of KY and TN, however, when I went to NC, it left me stranded on the I-40 and gave no directions to any address there. It wouldn’t let me even enter the local city names of NC. It’s the same for FL. Why should it be so, when I have carefully selected all states and regions on the map? Do I have to repeat the process again? Can someone help please? Thanks.

jmd June 25th, 2010 at 10:15 am
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hei
sorry for my bad english, do you know where i can find for pcmapsource installation the file : CN_FRA
I would like change the langage of the soft (it’s about 815ko)
thanks for all
@+jm

StS June 26th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
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Hello,

I followed all the instructions (for European cards) but the detailed card stays locked.

In mapsource, in the right tab, the City Navigator Europe is added to the list. But in the first tab, its status is still unlocked.

I tried everything, can anyone please help me with this?
Thanks a lot in advance!

btman999 June 26th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
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I just put the new map and 3D map in to my 755T is working good. Thank you

BBS June 26th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
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I got lazy and just installled the unlocked version into my Nuvi 255W and works like a charm.
The best thing is I have learned how to use method 1 after being lazy. Great program and
ease of use. Cheers.

petroman June 27th, 2010 at 2:26 am
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Hi all,
Just installed the NA2011 maps on my Kenw00d indash unit. Method 1 worked gr8. The 3d maps work but does anyone know how to put the 3d buildings/lane assist also.
I also downloaded POI loader from Garmin (free download) and installed POIs from some free websites onto the unit as well.

Cheers

Steve June 29th, 2010 at 10:06 am
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I have a nuvi 200. I tried to use method 1. Mapsource doesn’t seem to want to run. It says no mapsource product found. I went on to Method 2A. Internal memory not big enough. I tried to delete all the foreign language stuff to make room. Still didn’t work. Went on to Method 2B. No new maps show up on my unit. I seem to have the same problem as Dan a few posts up. My nuvi only shows major hiways, and I can’t put in a ne wdestination. It doesn’t recognize any state I try. Any clue what to do? I tried to reload what was in the unit when I bought it, but I deleted all the foreign stuff without saving. Am I screwed, ar can this be fixed?

marcela June 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
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steve: I have a nuvi 200 and after many issues/errors the 2010 update worked for me. I just posted a message on that page explaining what I did differently when it worked. You should check it out and maybe you can try 2010, or use that info to try this one again.

GayleT July 1st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
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I have a Nuvi 200 and used Method 2B with the SD Card. I renamed the map file on my SD Card but my Nuvi doesn’t recognize it. The Settings still show the 2008 maps. Did rename the correct file?

Matt S July 2nd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
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Ok, so I can’t even get past step 1. I downloaded everything. Following Step 1 I open up City Navigator there I see a good bit of files but not “CNNANT2011_10Update.msi”. They are all .rar files so i extract the first one which is CNN.America NT2011.10 3D.part01.rar. When I open that, there i find “CNNANT2011_10Update.msi”. So I run it. The destination it gives by default is the C drive so i leave it at that and click next. As it goes to install i get a error message saying that source files isn’t found. And it gives the folder yadda yadda and says for me to verify it is there. My only option is retry or cancel. I can’t get past this part. WTH do i need to do? Did anyone else have this issue? Thanks for any and all help!

StreetPilot 340 July 3rd, 2010 at 10:46 am
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Hi Guys,
I have read all the posts from start to finish. I have a StreetPilot 340 with 2008 maps. I used the 2gb sd card method and I created the garmin folder and put the 3 files in there. When I load it in the gps and turn it on, nothing happens. I know that some people were able to do it on the older streetpilots. Is there anyone that could help???? (also, my computer does not show up when I put it in the computer) Thanks in advance….

Dragan July 8th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
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Ufff guys I though they canned your site. WELCOME BACK!!!!

kat July 9th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
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reposting as i still dont have an answer:(
HAve a 1300t
copied the img file (Method 2 – B) to a SD card. I first tried putting it in .System directory in the SD card (since the original map is in .System directory on the device). THe device still didnt read it
So then I created a Garmin directory and put the gmapsupp.img there on the SD card.
even now, the device does show me the 2011 map when i boot up Garmin
Since 1300t had the original file in .System directory, is there something that prevents it reading from the SD card. I am wondering if someone else has tried using the SD card with 1300

labrat July 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
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kat on July 9, 2010 at 8:58 pm said:

reposting as i still dont have an answer:(
HAve a 1300t
copied the img file (Method 2 – B) to a SD card. I first tried putting it in .System directory in the SD card (since the original map is in .System directory on the device). THe device still didnt read it
So then I created a Garmin directory and put the gmapsupp.img there on the SD card.
even now, the device does show me the 2011 map when i boot up Garmin
Since 1300t had the original file in .System directory, is there something that prevents it reading from the SD card. I am wondering if someone else has tried using the SD card with 1300

The system directory is for internal storage. On the SD card it must be stored in the Garmin directory in order for it to work. It is a better idea to use an SD card anyways as it allows for more storage space and is very inexpensive nowadays.

Lawrence July 10th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
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on my Garmin 260W, I tried Method 2, used a SD card,
after finishing it, the map I find in Map Info is:
CN North America NT 2011.10 [1] DELAWARE, IDAHO, UTAH, MONTANA, WYOMING, NEW MEXIC

and my old map is:
CN North America NT 2011.10 [1] ALL

have no idea what happened here.

Rachel July 10th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
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Hi,
I download the file for 3D,
but i don’t know what to do with it,
just put the .RAR in the garmin folder of the gps?
or i have to exctract..?
i try the 2 one but don’t work..
maybe my gps can’t read 3dmap..
i have the function for 3D in it..
i don’t understand why that not work
someboby can help me please
Thank you

cowboy July 10th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
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Lawrence on July 10, 2010 at 4:34 pm said:

on my Garmin 260W, I tried Method 2, used a SD card,
after finishing it, the map I find in Map Info is:
CN North America NT 2011.10 [1] DELAWARE, IDAHO, UTAH, MONTANA, WYOMING, NEW MEXIC

and my old map is:
CN North America NT 2011.10 [1] ALL

have no idea what happened here.

it is the same on mine but all maps are there went to Texas from Florida over the 4th weekend and it worked perfect

Rachel July 10th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
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cowboy on July 10, 2010 at 9:19 pm said:

Rachel on July 10, 2010 at 5:04 pm said:

Hi,
I download the file for 3D,
but i don’t know what to do with it,
just put the .RAR in the garmin folder of the gps?
or i have to exctract..?
i try the 2 one but don’t work..
maybe my gps can’t read 3dmap..
i have the function for 3D in it..
i don’t understand why that not work
someboby can help me please
Thank you

it would help if we knew what unit you have

I have a garmin nuvi 250..
Thanks

Gm July 11th, 2010 at 4:12 am
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And is there anyway to change the states to ALL? or is it permanent with certain states, on the map info thanks!

Walzis July 11th, 2010 at 7:53 am
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FYI Unlock code for Europe maps would be 2204. 2211 are for US maps.

Good guide though, Works like a charm! TY

Alberto July 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
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Thank you very much. It worked perfect @ Nuvi 350

SheeB July 11th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
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Got it all figured out, sorry for the wasted post!

Monty July 12th, 2010 at 3:19 am
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When I download 2011.10 Unlocked IMG File, part A unpacks/extracts just fine. Part B, after downloading a couple of times, I attempt to unpack/extract it and I get the following error: * ‘G2011.10.UL.HL\gmapprom.img’. File is Broken * Any help and/or guidance would be very appreciated.

h00li0 July 12th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
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All fine right up until I run MapInstall_3132… Just sticks on 0%

labrat July 13th, 2010 at 12:56 am
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SteveW on July 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm said:

Are the Junction View files and the 3d files postred here at the end of the article and in the comments for both methods or only for one of them?

Both Methods

GayleT on July 12, 2010 at 1:47 pm said:

Reposting because I never got a response.

I have a Nuvi 200 and used Method 2B with the SD Card. I renamed the map file on my SD Card but my Nuvi doesn’t recognize it. The Settings still show the 2008 maps. Did I rename the correct file?

Depends on what you renamed. Did you make a Garmin directory on your SD card before transferring the file? Please read the instructions carefully as they explain everything.

dmpco July 13th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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link for 3dmap no good anymore. could someone please update

Rob July 13th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
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Hi all,

the 3D Map link to megaupload is dead…..can anybody help out with the new link? Thanks guys!

Shi Ju San July 14th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
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Hello. I unlock the maps as per the instructions, but MapInstall says the maps are still locked. Any idea? Anyone got a serial key? Thanks

GayleT July 15th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
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labrat on July 13, 2010 at 12:56 am said:

SteveW on July 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm said:

Are the Junction View files and the 3d files postred here at the end of the article and in the comments for both methods or only for one of them?

Both Methods

GayleT on July 12, 2010 at 1:47 pm said:

Reposting because I never got a response.

I have a Nuvi 200 and used Method 2B with the SD Card. I renamed the map file on my SD Card but my Nuvi doesn’t recognize it. The Settings still show the 2008 maps. Did I rename the correct file?

Depends on what you renamed. Did you make a Garmin directory on your SD card before transferring the file? Please read the instructions carefully as they explain everything.

Yes – I made a Garmin directory and renamed the file to “gmapsupp.img” on the SD card. But when I look up the maps in Tools>Settings>Map>Map Info, it still shows the 2008 maps.

Dacker July 15th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
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Using Method 2, this seems to have upgraded my nuvi 750 just fine.

Two comments:
1 – Method 2, Part B, Step 1 should tell say that the SD card will need to permanently stay in the GPS unit. Since I don’t have a 2GB, I used a 4GB from a digital camera, expecting I would be able to return the SD card to the camera after the upgrade. I now need to buy another card.
2 – The link for the 2011.10 3D Map Data is invalid, resulting in the below error messages:

Unfortunately, the link you have clicked is not available.
Reasons for this may include:
– Invalid link
– The file has been deleted because it was violating our Terms of service.

B July 16th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
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The image file worked (Part 1) as the other image file (Part 2) is still ‘broken’.
I have a nuvi 260w with the latest firmware/software updates.
I purchased a 2GB SD card, formatted it to FAT32.
After downloading the 600MB file, I used 7zip to extract the file to a file size 1.3GB.
I took the gmapprom.img and placed it on the SD card within the directory I created called ‘Garmin’
On the SD card, I renamed the gmapprom.img to gmapsupp.img within the ‘Garmin’ directory
Then, I took the SD card an placed it in my nuvi 260w.
Turned it on, and it had 2 maps… the preloaded one on the device and the new map on the SD card.
Went into the settings for maps, deselected the older map, and all is working at the moment.

vchan54 July 19th, 2010 at 12:48 am
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Thanks so much labrat!

I live in Canada, so obviously updated the North American maps. Just saw you posted hong kong etc Is there enough memory in a 260W to install additional maps?

Thanks

SRP July 19th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
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Updated my Streetpilot i3 with these maps. Thanks a lot.

labrat July 20th, 2010 at 10:59 am
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Rob on July 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm said:

Hi all,

the 3D Map link to megaupload is dead…..can anybody help out with the new link? Thanks guys!

Link updated.

pablo July 20th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
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Ok it says

CN North America NT 2011.10
[1] DELAWARE, IDAHO, UTAH, MONTANA, WYOMING, NEW MEXIC….

I cant c anything beyond that, however, with the old one it says

2009
[1] ALL

So my question is, If I put the .img file into sd card without changing anything but the renaming, is this how it should show, or should it show with the ALL next tot the 1 ?

Thanks

B July 20th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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pablo on July 20, 2010 at 2:02 pm said:

Ok it says

CN North America NT 2011.10
[1] DELAWARE, IDAHO, UTAH, MONTANA, WYOMING, NEW MEXIC….

I cant c anything beyond that, however, with the old one it says

2009
[1] ALL

So my question is, If I put the .img file into sd card without changing anything but the renaming, is this how it should show, or should it show with the ALL next tot the 1 ?

Thanks

Pablo,

You are good to go as all of the states are there!

help101 July 20th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
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FOR streetpilot c330:

After hours and hours of reading and trying, here are my steps
I have windows 7 64bits

1) buy 2 gig sd memory (not sdhc) and format to fat or fat32

2) download unlocked file from torrent site (demonoid, the pirate bay….)

3) unzip the file if it is zipped (you can use winrar)

4) put the 2 gig sd memory card in your computer or memory card reader and format to
fat or fat32(go to my computer, then right click on the icon where your sd card is and
left click on formatYou “can check “quick format”)

5)Create a folder on your sd card and name it Garmin

6) transfer gmapprom.img to the Garmin folder and Right click the file and rename
it gmapsupp…do not rename it gmapsupp.img!!!!!

7) remove the card from your computer and put it in your gps

8)Go to the wrench at the bottom, press maps, then map info…if you do not see it at
this point it might be because that you didn’t write the image file the right way or the
folder name is not what is supposed to be or the file is not unlocker or unzipped

when you are in your map info on your gps and you remove your sd card,
the new maps disappear and they re-appear as soon that you insert your card back in.
Then you select the new map that you want and uncheck the old one……..

hope that helps a little bit more

Bud July 22nd, 2010 at 6:21 pm
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Well. Whoever created this deserves to be a millionaire… If you cant follow these instructions and get it right the first time u shouldnt have a computer… Thanks ALOT fantastic tutorial.. I am now a huge fan of HAKLABS!!!

David July 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
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Never mind. I deleted all user data and it works fine now.

Just one question. I have a nuvi 670, the one with maps of Europe, and I used Method 2 – Internal Memory. Should I put the unlocked .img file into the GPS just the way it is or should I rename it to gmapprom1.img and then insert it? It has to be one or the other because I don’t have enough memory.
So, please tell me what to do.

Billy July 24th, 2010 at 5:25 am
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Can the Garmin 2011 software work on any (No brand specific) GPS Navigator?.
I am trying to buy one (No brand specific) GPS Navigator very soon from Hong Kong through ebay. Any idea? I will appreciate any assistance on this subject

Robert Haskins July 26th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
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Iwould like someone to explain to me how to use the 2011.10 Unlocked IMG File on my Garmin StreetPilot 2720. it has no SD card slot and even with the show hidden folders checked it doesn’t show up in the My Computer area.

thanks in advance.

DArius July 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
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I cant get the files(Garmin City Navigator 2011.10 (torrent) (Method 1) OR 2011.10 Unlocked IMG File (torrent) (Method 2)) to download. It keeps saying its either an unknown format or damaged. How can I get around this?

nastyboy July 30th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
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I followed the steps and when selecting unlock regions add paste code it states map product not installed.

Steve July 31st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
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I just used Method 1 on my Nuvi 200. The only problem I had it that I could not load all of the map. It said that I was way over. Had to delete some states first. Is there crap that I can delete from my 200 so that all of the maps can be loaded?

TIA

Alpine725 August 2nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
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@ labrat, et al…
First of all…GREAT WORK on putting this info together!! On behalf of myself an the countless other unnamed people you have helped…Thank You!!

Now, heres my dilemma…
I am working with 2 units – a Nuvi 1390T (mine) and a StreetPilot c330 (my moms). I successfully updated the Nuvi with 2010.40 (before I realized the 2011.10 update was out), however, when I tried to tackle the c330, I think I ‘hosed’ it. I, followed the directions (method 1) I had until I got to the point where it asked me to delete the 500 – 1000MB file. I then started searching for another way to load the .img file and came across a command line:

C:\Garmin\WebUpdater>WebUpdater.exe /upload_file rgn=49 path=C:\Garmin\gmapprom.img -autorun usb /i

I got excited thinking I was in business when it started but when it got to 77% it comes up with a message box saying the device has returned an error while receiving data packets and advises the user to contact Garmin tech support – likely because the .img file is 1.2 GB and it would seem that the units internal memory is only 1.0 GB. Once you click ‘OK’, it quits. For those unfamiliar with the above, the first thing it does after identifying your device is “Erase” the data on it. That said, upon disconnecting the unit from my PC, I tried to power it up to see what state my actions had left it in. On the splash screen it says Americas Lite Basemap 4.0, then ‘Loading Maps’ comes up for about a second. When I check out the map info it is blank.

While researching, I found that you had the 2011.10 maps out so I tried the above again with the same results. I then bought a 2 GB SD card and tried Part B of Method 2 of the 2011 instructions. When I fired up the GPS and checked the map info it was still blank.

I apologize for the extremely lengthy message, I was trying to give you all of the info I thought you might need up front.

Is there any possible way I can “revive” the c330 without having to spend any money?

Please and Thank You??!?

Ryan August 2nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Garmin\Mapsource\FamiliesNT\FAMILY_450
I deleted the string from garmin worked perfect. though i did have 2010 stuff so thats what registry said but thats the issue

Wonder August 3rd, 2010 at 10:20 pm
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Hi labrat!!

I installed the 3d file on my gps in the garmin folder, does that give me 3d buildings or dont i need it if my gps has 3d mapping? Was hoping it would give me 3d buildings?

thanks