Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

johnmatt wrote:hi all,
Could someone kindly advise how to patch a Drive 50 LM HWID 2267 Software Version 6.10. I'd like to put EU map on it. Currently locked with US maps.
Thanks!

Post updated to 6.10
post175604.html#p175604

My apologies for my newbie question.
I have a Garmin Nuvi 57LM ,ver 2.80, HWID 2297
What do I need to do do, to have the maps be usable in my device? Can I just download the maps onto my Nuvi?

much thanks

HI,
I would like to request for the patched firmware for Garmin Nuvi 57LM HWID 2297, software version 2.80

much thanks!

requesting for patch firmware
<Model><PartNumber>006-B2590-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>680</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveAssist 51</Description>

epicurean wrote:HI,
I would like to request for the patched firmware for Garmin Nuvi 57LM HWID 2297, software version 2.80
much thanks!

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epicurean wrote:requesting for patch firmware
<Model><PartNumber>006-B2590-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>680</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveAssist 51</Description>

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Hello, can I request a modified version of the firmware for
<PartNumber>006-B2087-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>460</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>nüvi 57</Description>
I found some links but they are no longer functional.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Edit : Thanks for the quick direction. (below)
Everything works as it should.

jara22 wrote:Hello, can I request a modified version of the firmware for
<PartNumber>006-B2087-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>460</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>nüvi 57</Description>
I found some links but they are no longer functional.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Use your HWID 2087 in the "search this topic" and you will find a Post with a working link

I came to this forum searching for updated Africa topo maps.
Thank you very much for posting this map. I have downloaded and installed it on my GPSmap276cx which is compatible but I can only view the map in Basecamp oddly and not select it on the device. I cannot resolve this issue and wondered if you would have any possible solution.
Best wishes
Tony

twalker1 wrote:I came to this forum searching for updated Africa topo maps.

TopoActive Africa 2024.10 is the latest version

Thank you very much for posting this map. I have downloaded and installed it on my GPSmap276cx which is compatible but I can only view the map in Basecamp oddly and not select it on the device. I cannot resolve this issue and wondered if you would have any possible solution.
Best wishes
Tony

Your device requires Patching to use Unlocked maps
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-825.html?hilit=2479#p184000.

Hello, could I get a patch for HWID 3686 please?

<PartNumber>006-B3686-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>210</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>eTrex 221x CHN</Description>

Thank you.

shixuyang wrote:Hello, could I get a patch for HWID 3686 please?

<PartNumber>006-B3686-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>210</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>eTrex 221x CHN</Description>

Thank you.

Before there was no Firmware available
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-1440.html?hilit=eTrex%20221x#p192296

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Use at your own risk I do not have this device to test.
Patched as normal by both Patch tools IMG & JNX

GarmanNuvi wrote:

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Use at your own risk I do not have this device to test.
Patched as normal by both Patch tools IMG & JNX

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IMG
Firmware version as specified in GCD file: 2.10 for Unknown device (HWID 3686).
Firmware name: Software Version 2.10 for Unknown device (HWID 3686).

Applying rule set MSV... Ok.
Applying rule set GVS... No matches.
File patched successfully.

JNX
Processing file H:\Garmin\GUPDATE_Patched.GCD
Firmware version as specified in GCD file: 2.12 for Unknown device (HWID 3686).
Firmware name: Software Version 2.12 for Unknown device (HWID 3686).
File patched successfully.

Thank you very much. After my testing, there is no problem at all.

Hi there,

I would need a custom firmware to use unlocked maps.

<PartNumber>006-B2268-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>610</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>DriveSmart 60</Description>

Thanks a lot in advance.

JohnnyBravo86 wrote:<PartNumber>006-B2268-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>610</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>DriveSmart 60</Description>

Drive, DriveSmart 60/70, and DriveTrack 70 006-B2268-00 Release 6.10

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Make sure your device is fully charged.
Unpack contents to fresh SD card formatted FAT32
Ensure your device is fully OFF (not in standby), insert the card in device and power on.
"Loader" will appear on screen for a while then the device will boot up when the flash of patched firmware is complete.
Your device may reboot its self during the process just be patient.

Your SD card will have a new file named 154.bin this is a backup of the device's non-volatile memory region and may save your device later if needed, so keep a copy of it somewhere safe.

I was just able to do this "Loader" process successfully. I was having issues at first with the device not showing "Loader". Sharing some notes that may help others.

1. If you format the MicroSd card as Fat32 In Windows, the Garmin unit may re-format it the first time you plug it into the GPS Unit (a message appears on the GPS).
2. In this case, fully power off the GPS (long-press), take the GPS-formatted card out, and copy the "Garmin" folder (from the extracted ZIP file from the original post) to it.
3. Then, plug the MicroSD card into the GPS, and plug in a power cable.
4. Note: For me, loading process did not start until I plugged in the power cable. Not sure if everyone will encounter this issue.
5. The process generated a BUP_154.bin file on the root of the MicroSD card