nuMaps Lifetime update for North America available Nov 19 2009
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 11:55am
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Thanks
Just saw this and was going to say something here.
Login to your myGarmin account for more info.
Matt
Thanks.
Once again DorkusNimrod, you are "Johnny-on-the-spot" with your Garmin update notices. It appears that the rumors about no NA updates until January were incorrect. I think I'll wait a few days to see if any problems are reported. I recall the broken Junction View a couple of releases ago and hope there are no problems like that in this version.
Thanks for keeping us informed.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Beta Testers
OK, who's gonna be brave and download/install the update first?
We need some "beta testers"
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
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I'M going in someone watch my 6
Everyday is a GREAT day :)
Got Ya Covered
Just yell if you need help!
What model GPS will you be loading onto? (I forget)
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Downloading now
I'm going for it.
Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource
2010.30
DorkusNimrod,
Thanks for the info.
Your quickness leaves me in awe....
Regards
Great...
two brave souls, takin' one for the team.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
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765T
Everyday is a GREAT day :)
Installing 2010.3 now
35 minutes so far and 61% complete on the map install. I hate USB 1.1!
Matt
Uh oh... Trouble
Just downloaded it.... and it's requiring I update my 780 to the latest firmware. Sheesh, I don't want to! Any ideas for a workaround?
Larry
MapSource
Let us know if it updates the version of MapSource on your PC. The 2010.20 map updated MapSource to ver. 6.15.6.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
found the workaround
Just found the workaround, never mind....
edited quote:
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In the Garmin folder on the unit is a file called "GarminDevice.xml". I opened that file in Notepad, on one line is:
420
I changed that to:
490
You Beat Me To It
Just found the workaround, never mind....
edited quote:
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In the Garmin folder on the unit is a file called "GarminDevice.xml". I opened that file in Notepad, on one line is:
420
I changed that to:
490
I knew I read about this somewhere, but in the time it took me to search the topics, it sounds like you found it. The topic I found is here:
EDIT: are you going to change it back to 420 after installing the maps so that it displays the correct version number?
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Map ID is 2051
If anyone is interested.
Matt
Seems things are improving...
Registered a new unit today - map update appeared immediately for the unit. Much improved process - don't have to call customer service anymore.
oops....
Updating maps while posting-ended up with double post.
Mexico
Looks like it is locked but included with the update, like on 2010.2.
Matt
Downloaded and now to Launch It
Just downloaded the new map took 41 min. Now just started LAUNCH...........
"Those that stop and smell the roses, must realize that once in awhile you may get a whiff of fertilizer."..copyright:HDHannah1986 -Mercedes GPS - UCONNECT 430N Chrysler T&C - Nuvi 2598- Nuni2555 - Nuvi855 - Nuvi295W - Nuvi 750 - Ique 3600
nuMaps Lifetime update for N-A
Updated my Garmin nuvi680 without a problem but it take around 2 hours for the download and the installation.
I'll leave it 'thinking' its at 4.90
EDIT: are you going to change it back to 420 after installing the maps so that it displays the correct version number?
It's actually at 4.80, the 420 was an example from the cut-n-paste I did.
To answer your question, I will leave it at 490... The way my mind works, I'll forget the solution during the next map update
Larry
GarminDevice.xml gets overwritten on every power-cycle...
To answer your question, I will leave it at 490... The way my mind works, I'll forget the solution during the next map update
Just so you know, GarminDevice.xml gets rewritten/repopulated according to what firmware version is on the unit at every power cycle. Even though you may change it to bypass the firmware update when registering the unit or updating maps, the next nuvi power cycle will overwrite the file. The change you make is only temporary.
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
Thanks for the update.
Thanks for the update.
Good To Know
To answer your question, I will leave it at 490... The way my mind works, I'll forget the solution during the next map update
Just so you know, GarminDevice.xml gets rewritten/repopulated according to what firmware version is on the unit at every power cycle. Even though you may change it to bypass the firmware update when registering the unit or updating maps, the next nuvi power cycle will overwrite the file. The change you make is only temporary.
Thanks!
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Wow, these updates are
Wow, these updates are slooooowwwww!
Everything went smooth on the new lifetime map upgrade
Everything went smooth on the new lifetime map upgrade, took about 45 min to download and about 10 min for the install.
Less than an hour total from logging on to Garmin site to map install into my 885t completed. Love the USB 2.0 on the 885t, so much faster than my old 760.
Garmin Drive Smart 55 - Samsung Note 10 Smartphone with Google Maps & HERE Apps
thanks for this update
thanks for this update
New
Is there anything new on the map.
Large
Wow, these updates are slooooowwwww!
The file is very large (over 2GB) so the download time is totally dependent on the speed of your internet connection.
After that, it takes about 7 minutes just to extract the compressed files when you execute the file.
Finally, loading the map file onto your Garmin will vary depending whether it has a USB 2.0 or a USB 1.1 interface. My older 660 has the slower USB 1.1 interface and will take between 1-1/2 and 2 hours to upload the map file.
All total, it could take 3 hours or more, start to finish.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Thanks for the heads up
I looked over the details online around my area and did not find a number of roads updated. Will wait for the next iteration and check again.
I updates 3 units and all
I updated 3 units and all went well. It only took about 30 min to download..i'm running at about 12 mbps, so its pretty quick. Then about another 20 minutes to install. I used two compuer to dl two at a time, so it went very fast.
Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the heads up!
LOL!
OK, who's gonna be brave and download/install the update first?
We need some "beta testers"
I'm going deep for the TD!
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
Online Map Version
Thanks for the update.
How long before the online interactive version of the map is updated on the Garmin site?
i'm scared!What should i do?
i'm scared!What should i do?
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i'm scared!What should i do?
Hook up your unit, go to myGarmin, and let it do what it needs to do.
*Keith* MacBook Pro *wifi iPad(2012) w/BadElf GPS & iPhone6 + Navigon*
AWESOME!!! Thanks
AWESOME!!! Thanks
Quick and painless
All told, about an hour to DL, and update. Also got a new FW update from Garmin. If I have a bug, I'll let you know!
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
New update
Sounds like an overnight ordeal to me! Maybe I will download over the weekend!
Update went good.Checked
Update went good.Checked Garmin drive before downloading and it showed 1.24gb used and after download 1.26gb. The download was 2.06gb.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
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Update went good.Checked Garmin drive before downloading and it showed 1.24gb used and after download 1.26gb. The download was 2.06gb.
I concur. It was about a 2 meg update overall.
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
Not a big size difference..
Maybe this map update contains more revisions than additions.
Did anyone get an email from Garmin stating these were available?
Matt
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Email notifications may be sent out in a week or two...that is, if they even get sent out.
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
The download went well and
The download went well and fast on my 16mb connection.
I can't tell what is new but I'll start driving tomorrow.
Thanks the info... will d/l
Thanks the info... will d/l now.
NickJr
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
The download went well and fast
No email notifications yet from garmin about the update. Thanks DorkusNimrod for the update notice.
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Garmin Nuvi, 750
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Thanks
Login to your myGarmin account for more info. Version is 2010.30
Whew, what a day.
The download worked fine but at about 60% completion of map transfer to my GPS, a power failure hit 1300 homes in town:
http://azdailysun.com/articles/2009/11/20/news/breaking/doc4...
Thank goodness for UPS which kept the PC running the next 20 minutes ot so to finish the transfer to my nuvi.
At the start of the installation, I saw something which I think is new and should be welcomed by many folks--the installation gives you the option of a recommended installation (to PC and GPS in the usual locations), a 2nd option of a custom install (I didn't try it but this may let you selectively install to just the GPS or computer and maybe to choose a drive or location with more room than your c drive) and finally a 3rd option of GPS installation only (no PC map install).
Did I miss this before or is this new?
2010.30 is 6.15.7
Let us know if it updates the version of MapSource on your PC. The 2010.20 map updated MapSource to ver. 6.15.6.
My subject says it all.
After installing the nu
After installing the nu maps, my version of mapsource is 6.15.7.
Thanks, Garmin
a 2nd option of a custom install (I didn't try it but this may let you selectively install to just the GPS or computer and maybe to choose a drive or location with more room than your c drive) and finally a 3rd option of GPS installation only (no PC map install).
Did I miss this before or is this new?
This is new with the downloadable map updates and is very welcomed. It was a very sore point with me (and others also) that on previous map update versions, Garmin insisted on dumping *everything* on the C: drive...file extraction, temporary map storage, final map installation/storage, MapSource installation, etc.
Seems they've finally realized that not everybody on the planet has 10+ GB of space on their C: drive just to install a ~1.6 GB map update to the GPS. Some have small C:'s by strategic partitioning (personal choice, like myself) and others simply have small C:'s due to everything installing everything there.
Regardless of the reason, this made for big problems for many people (myself included) who've had to resort to hacks (pre-decompressing to another drive and installing from there, plus other numerous things) to even get the thing to install.
I would like to say Thank you, Garmin for finally addressing this issue.
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area