GARMIN GPS MAP UPDATE

There are a lot of GPS solutions offered by the Garmin GPS Update Company that covers a different numbers of markets like automotive, aviation, outdoor marine, sports and fitness. Usually the Garmin GPS products come with pre-installed mapping but some of the automotive in-car GPS devices that requires new maps download and update. Some are available for free, but there are some that you will need to pay for, especially when you are travelling to a new country or region. So, to help you with that we are here with all the information of different types of Garmin Map downloading and updating for in-car GPS systems.  

Download Garmin Maps for your Car or Truck

We have often seen people asking help for downloading Garmin maps for free. Well, some can easily download it but some face some problems in free automotive GPS map update. For this, as per the general rule you will have to register your Garmin Nuvi or Zumo on the My Garmin website where you can see what update are available for you. Then there the prompts on the screen will lead the process to download maps for Garmin Nuvi GPS devices.

For the owners of Nuvi and Zumo automotive GPS products there are two types of Garmin maps download. The first one is simple or straight map update that means you can refresh the current data on your device. And the second option is purchasing the new Garmin maps while traveling to abroad or a new continent. But, most Garmin Nuvis have already their local region pre-loaded when you will buy from online store or local shops and that standard mapping software is known as City Navigator NT.  The available regions are currently:

South America

Africa

North America

Europe

Australasia & Oceania

Asia

And further these city navigator can also be split down by individual country meaning. If you are using Nuvi GPS and decide to continue using it in a different place then you can be very specific to which Garmin map update you choose. And to all your kind information we want to tell that when you are travelling to a new region or country then you cannot download Garmin maps for free. Because, that the Garmin GPS maps are only available as update options for what you have already installed on your device. 

Garmin codes the information that actually be familiar with particular devices and represents it to the customers in the form of map updates. The main reason of updating your Garmin GPS device is to get the accurate information of the streets, routes, locations and other addresses. Most of the things like streets and points of interests (restaurants and hotels) constantly change from time-to-time. You can get these information only after updating your GPS device. Updating your Garmin map will provide your device the most current map data that is currently available. 

So, to get the latest information of the road maps it is important to update Garmin GPS devices. But, it is not mandatory to update the device to continue operating. You can still continue using a GPS device with a previous version of the map software installed in your device.   

To know the detailed information and checking for map updates and installing the updates, you can go to the GPS customer support center and enter the product name and serial number of your device to check if any latest update is available. Or, you can simply use Garmin express to update your device without any hassles.

How to update a Garmin GPS? 

Here are the steps of updating Garmin GPS that you need to follow: -

·         Connect your device to your PC or laptop

·         Now, install Garmin express on your computer

·         Access or purchase the available updates

·         Lastly, disconnect your device 

If you are facing any problems like wrong location on the GPS Device while updating then we suggest you to first update your device and then move to other troubleshooting steps. 

For all these steps, the user must have Garmin Express installed in his computer along with high-speed internet connectivity. 

·         You can download Garmin Express for free. Update the software and sync your device to download it for free.

·         Register and add your Garmin device to the app.

·         After completing all the necessary steps, update the Garmin Map and GPS device.

·         Connect your Garmin device with your computer using a USB cable, check if any updates are available for your device.

·         If yes, then start updating the available update by following the steps that are displaying.

·         After completing the process check whether your map that is installed has some updation or not.

·         If yes then click on the ‘install’ button to complete the installation of the new map.

  Guidance and Helpline Support

If you need any further guidance, reach us at +1-800-897-1857 or live chat with our GPS experts for immediate support. 

Is It Possible to Update an Old Garmin GPS? 

Follow the following steps to update an old Garmin GPS: 

Connect your device to a computer

Plug your device into a computer using the USB cable you have received along with the device. But keep your device on while plug it into the computer. Immediately you will see a progress bar. The prompts will then begin automatically. If it’s the first time you are doing it then you will have to sign in to your Garmin account manually before you can start anything. 

Install Garmin Express

The next step is to install Garmin express in your computer. To download and install Garmin express you will have to open the web browser to navigate to the Garmin express download page and then select “Download for Windows” or “Download for Mac” according to your operating system. After downloading you can run it in your computer to install it. If it’s already installed you can skip this step. 

Purchase or install free updates

Ensure you have an active internet connection to install the Garmin Express. Once, it’s installed open Garmin Express to check for the latest updates. Click on “Add a device” and locate your GPS device. The software will search for all the updates and will show them on your screen. You can select the required updates you want to install. Or, you can also go for “select all” if you want to install all the updates. You can purchase a lifetime updates if you haven’t purchased them earlier. 

Disconnect your device

Once you are completed updating and purchasing the new updates, click on “eject” to safely disconnect your device and unplug the USB cable. 

You can then again install the device back in your vehicle to get the latest maps and routes with complete accuracy on your old Garmin GPS. 

How to Get Garmin Nuvi 1300 Updates? 

Garmin Nuvi device’s GPS navigator has an ultra-thin feature which offers a walker capability of navigation, enabled through an optional map of city explorer. 

Here we will discuss the best way to update Garmin Nuvi 1300 device without any hassles. For this method, we are providing some effective steps. When you use Garmin Nuvi 1300 you face some issues while updating it get its unlimited benefits. If you don’t want to face such problems or issues then you should follow some steps to update your Garmin Nuvi device. You don’t have to worry at all as you can follow the simple steps in the matter of performing the updates that are as follows: - 

Garmin Nuvi update

·         Like always and for most of the Garmin GPS devices, connect your Garmin Nuvi to your laptop or computer.

·         Then click twice on the icon “My Computer”.

·         Next, do a right-click on your Garmin folder

·         Double click on your available voice folder then you will have to empty some of your existing files in the recycle bin.

·         Then you can easily start Garmin Nuvi updates.

·         You will be given some instructions which you must follow for completing the updates.