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Hi
I used Garmin Express today to update my device ; it updated the map of EU which came installed on the device but did not offer to update the NA map installed via Navitotal
Does G E not recognise maps installed via Navitotal?
Thanks

Interesting announcement as it does not distinguish between devices with Lifetime map updates, but none of the listed devices have the suffix LM ,so maybe Garmin is saying you cannot purchase a map up date for these devices ?

Map Update Discontinuation for Certain Australian and New Zealand Garmin Automotive Devices
Beginning July 1, 2023, Garmin map updates for the following Australian and New Zealand Garmin automotive navigation devices will be discontinued. Map updates will ...

I'm tempted to purchase the TOPO Great Britain v2 PRO 1:25K maps, but I'm not sure if I should purchase this as a Download or SD Card, if I wish to unlock this. Both options have restrictions, hence why I wish to unlock. Having never purchased maps before what is the best medium to buy if I wish to use the Protected Garmin File Toolkit (PGFT) to unlock?

Hello from Victoria Australia, been reading here for a while but this is my first post.

My Alpha 100 US version is used to track hunting dogs and recently I purchased a DriveTrack 71 from an authorised Garmin dealer here in Australia but I cannot but link/Bluetooth them together.

My Alpha 100 US was purchased a couple of years ago, a friend did the geo-lock thing and it works good here in Australia.

A hunting ...

hello, can anyone help me? I accidentally formatted the garmin 2689. I will not even connect the device to a PC via USB. Thanks for help.

Hello,

I would like to buy a Garmin GPS for outdoor (hunting) but i really don't know which one should i look for ?!
Is the GPS 64S a good choice ? Is it able to be easly customable or another one would be better ? (i mean for...putting some custom maps, Google maps, or firmwares, change some settings and so on ...)

Thank you for your advises

Dear Reader,
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Could anyone give explanation of Garmin file structure extension.
I Use Bluechart G2, and now deep search in G3 structure.
Garmin as gmapsupp.img , I know in my model I can rename it: works well
And also what are other files : xxA.img xxB.img until xxZ.img for G3
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What system does on startup when checking the locked file ? (system= the GPSMAP 'computer')
Did the system write to SD so I ...

Hi guys,
I have just this week purchased from Johnny Appleseed GPS Garmin TOPO V6 Including Hema Australia. Garmin genuine version. I am happy to upload it to share with other members. Please let me know if you are interested in getting a copy and I will organize it.

My question is please,

When I received the MicroSD card, I plugged it into my Windows PC to make a back up of the card. I ...

Hello everyone,

I was offered an old GPS V very cheap. I never had a handheld, so I wonder what to expect? Can I update the maps on it? How good - or bad - is the screen and overall performance? Not a lot of info online on this model.

I appreciate any thoughts or info on it.

Thanks!

Using Mapsource with a lifetime map update I created an .img map of SE United States and installed it on my Garmin unit. The map is found, but does not show streets, etc.
In the past, I have had no problems using this technique. Any suggestions?