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Like paper maps, a country or region is split into
several smaller maps. All Garmin maps have the
extension '.img'. Before these maps can be used
on the GPS unit, the maps have to be bundled in
a single container. Usually, Garmin own software
MapSource bundles the maps and stores it in the
Garmin folder of the unit's memory.
Garmin supports the following container files:
gmapbmap.img Typically this is the preloaded
base map.
gmapprom.img Typically this contains the
preloaded detailed maps.
gmapsupp.img Typically the maps uploaded by
Garmin MapSource.
Not all units support the same container files. To find out if
your GPS unit supports these, just rename one and see if the
maps are still visible. For some models the latest firmware
upgrade removes the naming restrictions of the container
files.
Each map has a unique 8 digit number identifying it and
mapsets can be identified by their family id.
Individual maps cannot be viewed or selected directly from
MapSource. For this a mapset has to be defined. Some of the
free maps provide an installer that directly installs the map
into MapSource. If such an installer is not available, the tool
MapSetToolkit can be used to create the mandatory files for
MapSource.
As an alternative to
Mapsource, sendmap, mapupload or QLandkarte can be used
to add single files into one aggregated file.
How can I update Nuvi maps using myGarmin
Account?
Want to know more about GPS Nuvi map update via myGarmin
account?- Follow these steps:
Open https://my.garmin.com/ and login your Garmin account.
Next, plug in your Garmin Nuvi device in computer or laptop.
In Garmin account, click on add a device & select your GPS Nuvi from
the list.
Follow on-screen instructions to complete Garmin Nuvi device
registration.
Next, Click on ‘Order Now’ button to purchase the paid map updates.
However, for free map updates, simply click on ‘Get Free Update’->
‘Download’ button.
Note: Some of the map updates require you to provide product key
that’s present with the file.
Save the free GPS map update file on your Windows or Mac system.
Lastly, delete and replace the ‘gmapsupp’ file in device folder with
the new updates file in another folder.
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Tricks to Update Firmware on Garmin Nuvi
Use Garmin Express application or login myGarmin account
to complete your Nuvi device software update.
Know your steps to this process here:
Download and install Garmin Express after meeting system
prerequisites
Note: Select an option to install the program on Windows
or Mac computer.
Plug-in your Nuvi device to computer using a USB cable and
start Garmin Express
Click ‘Add a device’ and wait until Express software
detects your device.
Register your Nuvi product with the application and finally,
select an option on Express dashboard to install nuvi
software update.
Thus, Garmin Express download and install software update
on your Nuvi device.