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In-Dash Garmin Nav Systems

Some in-dash infotainment systems use Garmin for navigation.

Custom POIs can sometimes be installed on these in-dash systems using Garmin's POI Loader software via a memory card or disk.

In other cases, custom POIs might require an alternative process or not be available.

Discussion threads for some makes/models are linked below.

FAQ: Garmin Nav Systems

Please check our Garmin FAQ section before posting questions to the Garmin forum area.

FAQ: Garmin Nav Systems

Nuvi 360 - Multiple GMAPSUPP files - How?

I am attempting to get the full NA 2026.10 map onto my wife’s old Nuvi 360 using an 16 Gb SD card. Interestingly, the card no longer shows as a drive on my iMac M1 (Sequoia 15.4.1) when inserted in the Nuvi but is visible when mounted stand-alone.

Another new (open box) nuvi 2689

See https://www.ebay.com/itm/156971245587 for details. This one is listed for about $72 including the shipping

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John from PA

Interrupted Download When Updating Maps

I was installing Garmin maps to my computer. On myy first attempt I got 12% done and then I got dial-up speeds on my connection. I reset my connection and continued. It started at 0% and continued to 38% when the downloading finished. I would have expected the program to start the download at 12% and finish at 50%.Has anyone else seen this? It is a Drive 52 and Windows 7.

Garmin and Red Light/Speed POIs - Miles vs. KMs

Both my 55 and 2699 continue running like clocks BUT no matter what when I import the POIs the speed shown on the Garmin is not correct. My Garmins are set to KM and the POI files are in Miles.

I know it is something simple but… suggestions?

New nuvi 2689LMT @ $90

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John from PA

What’s wrong with my Garmin? ("Recents" not working)

In the past if I clicked on “Recents” I got a whole lot of choices of previous searches.
Now what happens the map opens up with nothing specifically shown.

I’m probably 2 map versions behind now and this has been happening since my last update. The.GPS is in the car and I am not.

Did Garmin change this?

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Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.

DS66/76/86 Software Update

There was a software update 7.70 for the DS66, 76, and 86! I just updated mine. The only change I noticed, though, was the addition of a PIN lock on the 66, that is under device. The changelog said it improved searching along route, bug fixes and also improvements though.

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-Dewey

Garmin 53 EX

Yesterday I WENT ON Garmin EXPRESS there was 2 updates , 1 was x6 text version 2.0.0 file size 3.66 Mb the other was soft ware up date.My Garmin
53 ex update the soft ware first and the x6 text did not in stall.Well my
Garmin went to black and white screen . And it will not do anything but stay on that screen.I change cords tried another computer tried to go to

DS Firmware Update Frequency

Finally got around to updating my DS55 since about a year back. The maps have gone up each year (2026.10 as of now) but there normally would be a firmware update as well. It's been a year since the last update and the only thing changed was a time zone fix. I was surprised to still see it at v.10.2.

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Garmin: GPSIII / StreetPilot / StreetPilot Color Map / StreetPilot III / StreetPilot 2610 / GPSMAP 60CSx / Nuvi 770 / Nuvi 765T / Nuvi 3490LMT / Drivesmart 55 / GPSMAP 66st * Pioneer: AVIC-80 / N3 / X950BH / W8600NEX

GTM60 with Garmin Drivesmart 66 (or any newer device with USB C)

First and foremost - kind of glad to see some non cell phone GPS users still out in the world! My reason for still having one is - I have a CHEAP cell phone plan and if I don't use data, it only costs like $10/month! No need to use data intensive Google Maps....

New version of Garmin Express 7.25.0.0 available 25 March 2025

Garmin Express v7.25.0 is available for PC today.

Immediately after doing my GE update all three of my devices show eligible for a time zone update.

This version includes the following changes:

Added the ability to install the basemap if it’s not currently installed on the device.

Added support for displaying semantic versioning.

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John from PA

Newby question on displaying text at specified points

Greetings All
A newby question. I've got a Zumo XT, and being dirt riders, we always use tracks rather than routes, there often being no road to route, and sometimes our planned track will cross over itself, rather like a figure 8 does.

Lost Junction Views - Confirm A Hypothesis

I'm playing detective, because to be honest, this bugs me a bit more than it should. It would be so much easier if Garmin gave a clear answer to this, but they haven't.

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"Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job." --Douglas Adams

Current MacBooks & eTrex 22x/32x connectivity issue

This has more to do with macOS Sequoia (at least this version) and USB Mass Storage connectivity issues with the eTrex 22x & 32x (at least) devices.

This is also more of a "How I got it to work" post than requesting help...but if someone has an actual solution for this issue (which seems to be on Apple's end after all my testing), please feel free to let us know.

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nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area

GPX files security notice

For some time now, the GPX files I download from POI Factory gives a security message of not safe to save. I contacted Jon about this and thought I should pass this info on to other members . Past years I don't remember getting this security message. My browser is Brave.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

2026.10 (installs Canada and Mexico, but not USA)

I used Express to update my SD Card with this new map. However, it only downloads and installs Canada and Mexico, no USA. Is there something I am doing wrong?

Thank you!!!

Here corrections to maps

I've made several updates to Here maps at https://mapcreator.here.com/
So far the last update made on 24-02-02 hasn't shown up on the last 2 Garmin updates. Does anyone else have experience with this?

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2023 VW Arteon w MIB3, DriveLuxe 51, nüvi 3597LTMHD x 2, 1450 died, 205w retired, iQue first and possibly the best

What's wrong with my "Recent" tab on my DS86

For the first time , tonight, I noticed all my previous recent places or addresses had been deleted and only the last two entered, were listed AND all my turns were listed as recent addresses I had driven to. What crazy thing happened?

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