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nuvi 2x5W (GCD File) software version 7.50 as of September 2, 2011

 
Tue, 09/06/2011 - 6:54pm

Change History
Changes made from version 7.40 to 7.50:
Fixed an error that prevented a user from selecting Country or State/Province while searching for an address using third-party maps.
Fixed an error that prevented a user from using a map from an SD card.
Fixed an error that displayed No Matches Found over the city-search results.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4105

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Tue, 09/06/2011 - 7:45pm

Thanks for the info. Wasn't

Thanks for the info. Wasn't sure we would be getting any more updates.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Tue, 09/06/2011 - 8:31pm

Thanks Canuk

I appreciate the heads up.

I appreciate Garmin fixing firmware errors on discontinued models.

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Matt
Wed, 09/07/2011 - 10:32pm

thanks for the info. will

thanks for the info. will update though never met those errors before

Wed, 09/07/2011 - 10:50pm

Thanks...

for keeping a watchfull eye! I also got the 7x5 update...thanks again!

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Sun, 11/13/2011 - 12:02am

Problem reading map on SD continues

After updating firmware from 7.20 to 7.50 on a Garmin Nuvi 265W it does NOT recognize map on SD card.
Seems that problem in FW 7.40 continues on 7.50
Does anybody know how to downgrade to 7.20?
Thankx

Sun, 11/13/2011 - 10:06am

What is the filename of the

What is the filename of the map?

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Sun, 11/13/2011 - 10:34am

Thanks for the update.

Thanks for the update.

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Kenneth Forde
Sun, 11/13/2011 - 5:21pm

map name

gmapsupp.img on SD card
I have to load the map in the unit (changed to gmapprom.img)
I 've tried with other maps and same result, it does not recognizes maps on SD card but it recognizes other files such as PIOs, Voices, etc.
If anybody has a NUVI 265W with GUPDATE.GCD with Firmware 7.20 HwID 827, please let me know.
I have been told that I can replace the GUPDATE file with FW 7.50 with one with FW 7.20 and reboot the unit. It will boot with 7.20 and problem should be solved.
Thankx

Mon, 11/14/2011 - 3:39pm

7.20 Firmware

www.multiupload.com/E9G9R96Z5N

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Tue, 11/15/2011 - 2:15pm

Thank you

Thank you very much "Strephon_Alkhalikoi" for the GCD file. Before I proceed with the change I will wait for the answer from Garmin Support to see what they suggest.

Anyhow... according to "DorkusNimrod" in thread
(http://www.poi-factory.com/node/29528)

Every time the unit boots (from a cold boot/power-cycle), it looks at GUPDATE.GCD (the firmware update file) and compares it to what is currently flashed on the unit.

If it's older than what is on the unit...
it will prompt you if you want to flash the older firmware version

If it's the same as what is on the unit...
no prompt will be displayed

If it's newer than what is on the unit...
a firmware update will take place
(end of quote)

So, if Garmin Support doesn't come with a better solution, I will try replacing the file hopping "DorkusNimrod" is right.

Will keep you informed.
Thankx