New Firmware (4.50) for Nuvi 13xx and 14xx - Must Backup Favorites

BE REALLY CAREFUL WITH THE 4.50 RELEASE as per the changelog:

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

* IMPORTANT: If your device is running software versions 4.30 or 4.40 your favorites will be erased with this update. Please see below to learn how to back up your favorites.
* Fixed a problem in software versions 4.30 and 4.40 with Favorites after a software upgrade.
* Corrected a problem related to starting up the unit in mass storage mode.
* Improved software updating process from update cards and GCD files.
* Added location of Language Guide files.

In order to backup your favorites from your Garmin device you will need to follow the steps below:

Instructions for a PC:

1. Connect your Garmin device to your computer
2. Double-click on My Computer
3. Double-click on the Garmin device drive
4. Double-click on the Garmin folder*
5. Double-click on the GPX folder
6. Right-click and copy the Current.gpx file
7. Locate your computer's Desktop and right click
8. Left click and paste the Current.gpx file

To send the file back to the GPS please follow the steps below:

1. Find the Current.gpx file on your computer and right click
2. Left click on Rename
3. Name the file Current1.gpx
4. Press Enter
5. Right click on the Current1.gpx file
6. Left click Copy
7. Connect your device to your computer
8. Double-click on My Computer
9. Double-click the Garmin device drive
10. Double-click the Garmin folder*
11. Double-click the GPX folder
12. Right click then left click on Paste
13. Disconnect your device from your computer and allow it to boot up.

Your favorites will now be restored on your device.

*Note: Not all Garmin devices require this step

Instructions for a Mac:

1. Connect the Garmin device to the Mac
2. When you see the Garmin device mounted to the desktop, double-click on it
3. Left-click on the Garmin folder
4. Left-click the GPX folder*
5. Right-click and copy "Current.gpx" file
6. Right-click and Paste Item on Desktop

To send the file back to the GPS please follow the steps below:

1. Locate and Right-click on Current.gpx file
2. Left-click "Get Info"
3. Under Name & Extension rename the file Current1.gpx and press Enter
4. With Garmin device connected to Mac Double-click on Garmin Drive
5. Left-click on Garmin Folder*
6. Left-click on GPX Folder
7. Locate Current1.gpx file from your Desktop
8. Right-click and copy the Current.gpx file
9. Right-click and paste the Current1.gpx file into the GPX folder on your Garmin device.

Your favorites will now be restored on your device.