Garmin Map Update - Comprehensive Guide

Garmin Map Update will refresh your GPS device with the latest version of the map software. The GPS device has become an integral part of our lives, helping us find the direction between waypoints.

 Due to development, the roadway directions keep on changing, which creates a lot of confusion to the drivers; Hence Garmin GPS keeps you on the exact pathway so that you can move with confidence.

 Garmin is very particular in providing a quality product; that’s why it keeps releasing the latest software and map update several times a year. To check your Garmin GPS Map version, follow the method below.

How to Check Garmin Map Update Version?

As per different Garmin GPS models, the steps to check the map’s version may vary. You can use any of the below steps as per your GPS model, although there is a slight difference.

1.      First, you need to turn on your Garmin GPS device.

2.      Now touch the option “Tools” on the Garmin screen.

3.      Further, you need to click “Settings” on the next page.

4.      Now press the icon “Map”.

5.      And then click “Info”, now your device will display the current version of your GPS device.

6.      Keep a note of the Garmin map update version serial number.

 Alternatively,

1.      On your Garmin device, click “Settings”.

2.      Now click “Map & Vehicle” on the next screen.

3.      Further press “myMaps” and see the current map version.

Garmin Map Update Steps

 You may need to update the GPS map if you are using an outdated version. You can visit the Garmin official website myGarmin to download the software update. Also, you should create a backup file on your computer, because the new update will replace the previous one.

 1.      Connect your computer to high-speed internet.

2.      Now remove the memory card from your Garmin device.

3.      Further, you need to connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.

4.      Instantaneously after connecting, you need to select “Mass Storage Mode” on your device and click “Add Device”.

5.      Now visit myGarmin and login to your account with username and password.

6.      Select the “Software update” menu. And then click “Map Update”

7.      The available updates for download will be displayed, click on it, and “launcher.exe” will load to your computer.

8.      Click the “launcher.exe” file and follow the on-screen instructions and then select “Install”.

9.      Finally, select “Exit” when the “Update Completed” message appears on the screen.

10.  Now disconnect your device safely from your computer and restart your device to save the files.

Last Note

Garmin GPS is easy to use and quick to update devices. It would be best if you connect it to a computer with recommenced configuration and stable internet. If you find any problem in the Garmin Map update, then you can call the Garmin support number.

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Read this comprehensive guide on quick steps to the GarminMap Update. You can also keep a backup of the GPS folder to your computer if waypoints got missing while downloading.