![]() ![]() That’s the supplemental map you just transferred. Now use your file explorer and go into the Garmin drive, then into the Garmin folder, and find the gmapsupp.img file, as shown below. The advantage here is that you can give the map file a more memorable name and make it easier to load additional maps should the need arise.Ĭhoose a map and transfer a set of map tiles to the device. On newer models with updated firmware (Colorado, Dakota, Oregon, GPSMAP 62/78 and nuvi 1xxx and higher) you can change the map file names. Unfortunately, if you decide the following week that you need another map, you’ll have to repeat the process again. Once you’re finished, transfer the maps all at once. Select the portions of this map that you wish to transfer to the device. Here’s how you get around this… Older Garmin unitsįor older models, select the portions of the map you want to send to the unit, then use the drop down Map Selection box and choose another map, as shown below. But load another map, and the first one you sent is overwritten. If you use MapSource or MapInstall to load a map, it works fine. Good luck, to all of you who, like me, still use Garmin GPS instead of telephone or the Connected App.Loading supplemental maps (such as the free topos from GPS File Depot) to Garmin units often confuses people. Total elapsed time - about 2 hours, including the reboots and using MapInstall. With the size of the mapfiles today, you can easily run out of space on the SD card, and even easier on the internal memory card.īTW, I updated Garmin Express on 3 different computers and maps/software on 3 different GPS units (NAVA V, Montana 660, Nuvi 2539LMT). ![]() Other observations made over the years: If installing in internal memory, GARMIN Express usually cleans up the old map files. The third file with today's date and with a name consisting of a lot numbers is used for the update, and can also be safely deleted once the update has installed correctly). There should only be 3 files in that folder, (you actually only need two files, both with 2024.1 in the file name. Look in your GARMIN/GPX folder(s) and delete all files that don't have today's date. I know there is probably a stand-alone version of Mapinstall, but I've had much better luck with Basecamp/Mapinstall to put the maps where I want them.Ĥ) After successfully installing your map update, check the settings in your Garmin and be sure that 2024.1 is the version enabled.ĥ) Once you're sure that the install is good, open up File Manager and delete all the old maps that may be cluttering up your internal memory or your SD card. There may also be a software update (not map update) for some models of Garmin GPS.ġ) Reboot your computer to give it a chance to finish any updates that may be "hung" in never-neverland and to flush some of the buffers.Ģ) If running Windows 10 or 11, run Garmin Express in the Administrator modeģ) If you're having problems installing the maps directly to your GPS, install the maps to your PC, then use the MAPINSTALL option from Basecamp to install the updated maps to your GPS unit. New updates out there for Garmin Express (new version is 7.16.2.0). ![]() If you want to view all content, you must register for the forum if you are not a member, or if a member, you must be logged in. Select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You will need to join the MOA before you can post: click this register link to proceed. ![]() The forum, the club magazine, and all of the discounts and benefits the BMWMOA offers?Want to read the MOA monthly magazine for free? Take a 3-month test ride of the magazine check here for details. Why not take the time to join the club, so you can enjoy posting on We hope you enjoy the excellent technical knowledge, event information and discussions that the BMWMOA forum provides. Check "Remember Me?" if you wish to stay logged in. Welcome Guest! If you are already a member of the BMW MOA, please log in to the forum in the upper right hand corner of this page. ![]()
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