Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

GarmanNuvi wrote:The Universal firmware patcher for protected Garmin devices is to modify the FW to enable your device to use Unlocked maps

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I will summarize my experience buying a Garmin Etrex 32x GPS with HWID 3445 a week ago.
This model seems an evolution of the Etrex 30 and the Etrex 30x but with 8 GB of internal memory.
I want to mention that I have an Etrex 20 patched. I also have a Forerunner 250 and a Fenix ​​3 without patching and I have some experience in the field although I am not a specialist.
Another curious fact is that the 32x version is 50 euros cheaper than the old 30x that only has 4 GB of internal memory instead of 8 GB. Why?
The first thing that caught my attention is that it only supports tracks in the internal memory and not on the SD card. This aspect was confirmed by Garmin.
What seemed strange to me is that it deletes the tracks from the SD card without requesting permission: they disappear. This can be a problem because if you load a corrupt track in the internal memory it may be that the GPS is disabled and you cannot access via USB to erase it. Should we take it to the technical service?
In theory, GPS should open CITY NAVIGATOR NT maps (not NTU) by patching them because it has MSV: Weak:
Model: eTrex 22x / 32x | HWID: 3445 | SWVS: 250 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Weak | GVS: ---.
Indeed, open those maps but their size cannot exceed 200 Mb. The same happens with free topographic maps. Occasionally, it loads larger free NT or topographic maps (400 Mb) but I don't know in what circumstances.
I always mean using the external SD card to install such maps.
The installation procedure has been with MAPINSTALL 4.0.4 (not with the latest version because it gave problems, like BaseCamp. I use v 4.6.2) in a virtual GPS (pendrive) and then copy the map image to the SD (I could have done it directly to the SD I guess).
Patch the device by copying the .gcd file on this page to the Garmin folder of the internal memory:

[Please Register or Login to download file]

It seemed that the firmware was updated, loaded and updated but, to my surprise, it returned to the original firmware. I deduce this because the GPS still did not open NTU or JNX maps and kept showing version 2.50 in “About”.
I also tested the firmware of this other forum only for JNX maps:
Copy the .gcd file back to the Garmin folder of the unit but this time I don't even load it and I think the gps deleted it too.
I have not continued investigating because in this forum said the units as of 2019 had the firmware encrypted and could not be patched. Although in theory the Etrex 32x should be able to be an improvement of the Etrex 30x.
Maybe it would have worked using WebUpdater, or by copying the maps into the internal GPS memory as was the case with the tracks, but then what is the SD card for?
My theory is that Garmin has modified the firmware of the new units, which is why he sells them cheaper because he hopes to recover his money with the mapping.
I am mainly interested in JNX maps because I make my own maps and that format greatly facilitates their use in Garmin.
I don't understand why Garmin wants to charge for using that format. It would be as if Microsoft charged for using devices formatted in NTFS and not in FAT32 (I know it's not the same, it's just an example).
I would appreciate any information from a recent buyer of an Etrex 32x regarding its patching and installation of JNX maps or City Navigator NT / NTU
For now, I find it more interesting to use a smartphone with the ORUXMAPS APK (free on its website). It allows many map formats and download them online too.

regards

Hello anyone,
Will this Universal Firmware Patcher also work onto the latest Firmware update, version 4.90, for the Oregon 7x0 (006-B2512-00)?
Thanks for any reply.
Regards

Check here
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-360.html#p175429

Hi.Whether someone has a firmware patch ECHOMAP 70S?An unlocked map VEU721L G2 Vision HD does not work at the moment.

Hi friend, i bought a new Garmin zumo XT, i inserted the microsd that i had on my old zumo 595 with unlocked maps (trekmap v5 and adriaruote) but , the new zumo display: The maps are damager and cannot be used.
There are solutions for this new gps, please?
can, anyone help me?

Thanks

datfer wrote:i bought a new Garmin zumo XT ...

What is the HWID of your new device?
You can see it in the GarminDevice.xml file of the new device:
<Model><PartNumber>006-B????-00</PartNumber>

datfer wrote:.... the new zumo display: The maps are damager and cannot be used.....

That's something different like the message: "Can't Authenticate Maps, Contact content seller for help."
So, maybe an other problem/solution?

Cnfhbr wrote:

datfer wrote:i bought a new Garmin zumo XT ...

What is the HWID of your new device?
You can see it in the GarminDevice.xml file of the new device:
<Model><PartNumber>006-B????-00</PartNumber>

<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B3484-00</PartNumber>

datfer wrote:<PartNumber>006-B3484-00</PartNumber>

This new device is running a Linux OS and its firmware update is encrypted.
Unfortunately, there is no solution to patch it yet.

<PartNumber>006-B3341-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>210</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin Drive 52</Description>
</Model>

Thank you very much

Moderator note
Unfortunately it looks like Drive, DriveSmart 52 55 65 zumo XT are all in the same category.No solution yet

Helo,

I need help!!! Can some one please send me link for patch Garmin Gspmap 722xs?

Any link to maps EU722L-Europe Atlantic Coast and/or EU723L-Southern Europe for use on 722xs?

Thanks a lot!!!!

hello everbody , i need help, i nedd patcher to unlo0ck my garmin, my maps is locked.
my garmin device info:
<PartNumber>006-B2268-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 60</Description>
pleas help mee thanks you..

Moderator note
There was no need to create new thread,just use your HWID 2268 to search this dedicated Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices thread.
post175533.html?hilit=2268#p175533

Do not share your device ID publicly

I just got a garmin nuvi 55. Is there a tutorial on installing the new maps on this site onto my device.

Imatation wrote:I just got a garmin nuvi 55. Is there a tutorial on installing the new maps on this site onto my device.

Welcome to the forum.
Firstly your device will require Patching to use Unlocked maps.
Check in your garmindevice.xml what HWID you have
<PartNumber>006-B1697-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>nüvi 55</Description>
Secondly which maps ,are you updating out of date maps on the device or are you wanting to add another map set on a SD card.

Hello. Could anyone help to patch this please:
<PartNumber>006-B2588-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>630</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

Drivesmart 61 (HWID 2588 ) has already been discussed earlier.
Here is the link: software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-450.html?hilit=drivesmart%2061#p176733