How to Get a Free Garmin Map Update?

Global positioning system components such as the Garmin unit you maintain in your car may make driving to unknown locations as straightforward as cruising your own neighborhood. The device determines your specific position using GPS satellites and compares your location to its saved maps to determine points of interest around you -- if streets, rivers or restaurants. With accurate maps, the unit will provide concise directions to reach your destination, however when its maps are out of date, then it could send you the wrong way down a one-way street, utilize inefficient paths or call to get a turn where none exists. Garmin provides you the opportunity to download a free map update with the purchase of a new unit to ensure accurate instructions and appropriate performance of your new device.


Step 1:- Connect your Garmin GPS to your computer with the USB cable supplied with the device.

Step 2:- Use an Internet browser to See Garmin's Find Map Upgrades page (see link in Resources).

Step 3:- Select"Automotive" and click on"Download Map Updater." Save the file to your desktop. If the download button doesn't appear, your apparatus is not eligible for updates.

Step 4:- Double-click the downloaded file to install the Garmin Map Updates on your computer. You may have to upgrade your Microsoft .NET Framework until you continue. The program provides the necessary information if this is required.

Step 5:- Click"Search for apparatus" when the application is installed. If your device is recognized, read the disclaimer and click on"Continue."

Step 6:- Click"Continue" if the program prompts you "A free map upgrade is available! ,""nüMaps Lifetime update is available!" Or"A map update is available!" If you find the prompt"Your postings are current," then no upgrade is required. If you visit"A map update is available for purchase," then your apparatus is not qualified for a free upgrade.

Step 7:- Click"Continue" when prompted with"Willing to upgrade your maps" If your apparatus lacks the storage space required to install the update, you'll be guided through eliminating music and pictures to make room.

Leave the device plugged in while the upgrade downloads and installs. It may take multiple hours to finish.
Tips
  • A Garmin apparatus is eligible for a free update within 90 days of their very first time it connects to a satellite.
  • Garmin units with LMT, LM or LT in their model names are eligible for free life map upgrades.
  • Map updates can be bought through the Garmin update website or using the Garmin upgrading application mentioned above.
  • You can buy a lifetime update subscription for your device for an extra fee on the Garmin site.
Caution:-
It isn't safe to program your GPS when driving. Pullover for the security of everybody on the street.





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