- Garmin homeport maps from file update#
- Garmin homeport maps from file Pc#
- Garmin homeport maps from file series#
Job done, your new map will load when you turn it back on. If not skip steps 4 & 5.Ħ: Now close windows explorer & eject USB drive (your Nuvi) If you can’t find JCV folder, your model Nuvi probably does not support Junction view. Delete old JCV file - (you've saved a copy for justin)
Garmin homeport maps from file Pc#
system folder & any others you feel important (all of them) & save to your PC for just in case something goes wrong, eg a power outage or PC crash - incomplete data transfer can cause problems that you may need a copy of your GPS files & folders to fix!!ģ: Replace old gmapprom.img with new gmapprom.img by drag drop/copy paste (say yes to file overwrite/replace - you've saved a copy for justin) This process may take a while to complete.Ĥ: Junction view files should be updated with every new City Nav map - make sure you have the right one then, open JCV Folder. system is the one we want.ġ: Make a backup copy of. You can reverse this setting to hide the files & folders on your PC when you’re finished by simply ticking “Don’t show Hidden Files & Folders"Īfter connecting your Nuvi with USB cable to your PC it will boot into Data Transfer/USB/PC connect mode, this may take a few seconds to a minute then if auto play asks, select “Open folder to view Files,” you will be able to see your Nuvi, if not go to Computer, locate your GPS right click - select explore, now you should see a folder called. What you need to do before you replace City Nav or gmapprom.img with a newer unlocked map version is first turn off Garmin Agent if you have it installed on your PC, then in Windows Explorer under Tools/Folder Options/View, make sure that you have "Show Hidden Files & Folders" checked as well as removing the tick from beside "Hide protected operating system files" a couple of lines below.
Garmin homeport maps from file series#
Please read notes at the end no matter which method you use.įor The Current & Latest Garmin Series (1xxx/2xxx/37xx)įirst you need to set up your computer.
Garmin homeport maps from file update#
There are different ways to update the map on your GPS, it depends on your Garmin model. That’s assuming you downloaded the unlocked file, if you have a locked file, unlock with fast image unlocker or go back & download the unlocked version. IMG files, when you download or have a file named gmapprom.img or gmapsupp.img you don’t have to do anything to the file to transfer it to your GPS.
* If you’re not confident working with Computer directories, please get someone who is competent to help you so you don’t turn your GPS into a paperweight. * For those of you who have been given a map by a friend like the ones in some threads here, read on. * If you want to transfer maps, parts of maps or combined maps with MapSource or BaseCamp or HomePort, then read their very good help files. * If you have purchased a map & have a disc, card or download - follow the retailer’s directions.
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