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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

New Garmin Devices

I just saw that Garmin has released a few new products recently.

Most are out of my price range, but I am glad that they are adding new products.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom

Garmin Express v7.27.0 is available for PC 9/9/25

There were a lot of people complaining about watch synch issues. Some of what the new versions includes is noted below.

Added support for the Rally 110/210
Fixed an issue with device software versions displaying incorrectly.
Fixed an issue with Glances and Activity lists being moved or reset on devices after a sync with Garmin Connect.

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John from PA

Old Nuvi 670 drops satellites

Hii how are you ????

Is FourSquare Shutting Down?

I had an issue two days ago with a FourSquare listing on my DS65. When I searched to find where to report to FourSquare, I found an article on How To Geek that stated the "Foursquare is discontinuing its classic City Guides app. The company's focus seems to have shifted to prioritizing its check-in app, Swarm.

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DriveSmart 65, NUVI2555LMT, (NUVI350 is Now Retired)

https://forums.garmin.com/ Site maintenance

If it matters to anyone, the site https://forums.garmin.com/ has scheduled site maintenanc on Thursday, September 4th at 10:00 AM CDT.

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John from PA

GPS voice volume increase

Hi!
I'm hearing impaired and want to increase the volume on my GPS beyond its maximum. Can anyone help me?
My device model is: "Garmin Drive 53", which uses ".vpm" voice files.
Thank you.

Another Garmin Email Warning Account Will Be Deleted If One Doesn't Sign In

Seems like Garmin's at it again with the email's warning your account will be deleted, this time in 60 days, due to inactivity. Been a number of past threads over the years about these emails.
FYI: Garmin Email: Account deleted in 3 Days!
Be aware of a PHONY GARMIN notice

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Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x

Has Anybody Here Ever Created A Custom Garmin Compatible Map?

As posted above, has anybody here ever created a custom Garmin map?

Polaris Ride Command maps are useful while ATV/UTVing, but they are not compatible with Garmin.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=UcO3cFueS12IwCnizrJjeA

https://ridecommand.polaris.com/en-us/app/map/

What Is The Source Of The Garmin City Navigator POIs

If I recall correctly, the maps that Garmin City Navigator uses comes from HERE. Where do the POIs comes from? Do they also come from HERE or does Garmin compile them?

NUVI 58 LMT

Hi everyone, So it`s been about 3 years now but i don`t have the lane assist or JCV on my unit since these new map updates. It seems garmin has remove those options and files.Is there anyway to download and install these files manually. If i can be pointed in the right direction then that would be great. Thanks in advance everyone

Garmin Express v7.26.1 is available for Mac

Garmin Express v7.26.1 is available for Mac today.

Fixed an issue with Manage Maps crashing for certain model devices

https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mac-windows-software...

Report Map Errors

How do I report a coupls of Map Errors? I've found a couple of paved roads, that have been designated as Unpaved.

When using Trip Planned can do a simple, but annoying work around, by removing the Unpaved Roads as an Avoidance. Then plan my route. I then re-click the Unpaved Road avoidance and click No, when it asks if I want to recalculate the route.

Look forward to your advice.

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DriveSmart 65, NUVI2555LMT, (NUVI350 is Now Retired)

Mystery Maps In My Garmin Zumo XT MyMaps

I have a Garmin Zumo XT and it has a microSD card installed. When I checked the MyMaps folder on the Zumo XT, I have two maps that I don't recall downloading. They are named:

GUAM, HONOLULU, HAWAII, KAPAA, HAWAII, KAHULUI, HA

and DALLAS-FORT WORTH SOUTHEAST, TEXAS, TALLAHASSEE, F

I have checked the folders from both the internal memory and the memory card, but I can't locate them?

Garmin Express v7.26.0 is available for PC

Garmin Express v7.26.0 became available late on 11 August. Mine installed trouble free but as usual the update reenabled the task GarminUpdaterTask that runs at 2 AM daily.

Changes include:
Added the ability to install maps to the computer from the Manage Maps page.

Fixed an issue with non-universal/worldwide map devices displaying the Manage Maps option on the dashboard.

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John from PA

Nuvi 58LMT won't update maps.

Hi everyone,
I've got my hands on a Garmn Nuvi 58LMT that I'd like to use as a GPS unit because of nostalgia. I tried to update maps version and it's stuck on version 4.60. Does anyone know if this device will not update to the 2026.20 version? Thank you in advance.

OSM and OMC maps

I've been using "OpenStreetMaps" for my Montana 610 for several years (extract.bbbike.org). Lately the downloaded maps are showing paved trails (rail trails) with a thin black line in BaseCamp and a barely visible thin white line on the Montana.

New Extras data found on card...

When I turn on my GPS (DS55, 2495LMT, 1390T) I get this message: New Extras data found on card. "Would you like to install this data so that it will be available if the card is removed". If I click on "Yes" it installs. Anyone know how to delete this data once it's installed without having to do a factory reset on the GPS?

Speed cameras

Be careful travelling through the work zones on Route 58 in Suffolk VA. 100 dollar fine for a violation. . https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/100-fines-begin-on-thur...

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