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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.

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