![]() ![]() On some models you will also have files gmaptz.img, gmap3D.img and DnnnnnnnA.JCV (in the \Garmin\JCV folder). When the map update installer completes, all new map files are on the SD card in the \Garmin folder: gmapprom.img, gmapprom.gma, gmapprom.unl. Proceed to download and install the map files to the SD card. You won't be able to tell which is which!)ĥ) On myGarmin, click on the myMaps tab, select the map download link and use option 2 (Map update installer). once for the real nuvi and once for your fake nuvi SD card. (Note: If you didn't remove your real nuvi from the computer as suggested, it will appear twice in the drop down box. Your SD card should show up as your nuvi model in the drop down box. To verify that the SD card is recognized as your nuvi, go to the myDashboard tab and click on "Scan for devices". Ĥ) Safely remove the nuvi from the computer, but leave the SD card mounted on the computer. Connect your nuvi to the computer in data mode and copy file GarminDevice.xml from the \Garmin folder on the nuvi into the \Garmin folder on the SD card. If you have old software, you will have trouble with the map download because my. will try to do a software update on your (fake nuvi) SD card prior to the map download!ģ) Start with a clean SD card in your computer or SD card reader. This MAY allow you to recover your nuvi if something goes wrong.Ģ) Use WebUpdater to make sure you have the latest software on your nuvi before you try this. Here is a summary of the steps I used to install maps directly to the SD card:ġ) Do a complete backup of your nuvi BEFORE you attempt this procedure. Both nuvis operate correctly with ALL of the NA map data on the SD card. It took some experimentation and several tries, but I was able to install the complete map on SD with both of my nuvis. Boyd speculated that you might be able to use this quirk to fool the map update installer and directly install a map update to a SD card. ![]() ![]() If you have a removable drive on your computer (SD card or thumb drive) and create a \Garmin folder at the root of this drive, then copy the file GarminDevice.xml from your nuvi into this folder, the Garmin programs like POI Loader and my. seem to recognize the removable drive as a nuvi. You may have already noticed a certain peculiarity in Garmin software. I took his idea and tested it with my two nuvis (755T and 855). This technique was suggested by member Boyd on that forum. I posted this over on the GPS Review forum and thought it might be useful to the POI Factory members. Please refer to the updated article here:įAQ: Garmin Maps | Cloning Method: Install a Map Update Directly to the SD Card. NOTE: This article has been updated and added as a FAQ. ![]()
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