Dakota 20 is it possible to install life time maps?
Sun, 02/10/2013 - 12:45pm
16 years
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I have a Garmin Dakota 20 with US maps. If I purchase lifetime map updater, will it work? or does the unit must come with maps pre-intsalled? Is there a work around?
Any info appreciated.
City Navigator maps.
If you purchased City Navigator maps and if you purchased them on DVD, then you should be able to purchase a lifetime map update subscription or a one-time update for them. If you purchased the map as a download or pre-installed micro SD card, then you cannot apply a one-time or lifetime update. Even if you purchased on DVD, you probably should verify with Garmin that the map is elgible for an update before you buy the subscriptin.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Garmin says yes
According to Garmin's website they do list nüMaps Lifetime™ North America (and other countries) as an available map update.
Garmin Nuvi 2450
CN map download vs DVD
Since the Dakota does not come with a City Navigator map pre-installed, it means that you had to purchace it. If you purchase the initial map via download, you cannot purchase an update. This is documented on the Garmin website via a Knowledge Base article: http://iqc.garmin.com/eCustomer/KODSelfService/request.do?cr...
DVD/CD: Maps purchased in this format will require a computer to use but they will allow you to plan trips on your computer, print and transfer waypoints, routes and tracks to your GPS device2. The installation process will install the mapping and the MapSource or BaseCamp application to your computer. MapSource or BaseCamp can then be used to send maps to either your device or a blank datacard since most devices will not hold all of the data on the device. Please note that most mapping products in this format are unlocked to a single device and they are non-transferable. City Navigator maps in this format can be updated by purchasing a map update, when available.
Downloadable Content: Maps purchased in this format can be downloaded directly from the Garmin website. This is the quickest method of getting mapping for your next trip. Downloaded maps can be sent to either your GPS unit or a blank datacard since most devices will not hold all of the data on the device. All maps in this format are unlocked to a specific device and they can only be used on the device that they were unlocked to. Similar to the pre-programmed datacards, this mapping is not immediately available on your computer for use in planning routes. City Navigator maps in this format are not eligible for map updates. If you wish to obtain updated content, a new download will need to be purchased.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Thanks for everyone's help
Thanks for everyone's help regarding map updates for the Dakota 20