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@norrispatrice52019 ай бұрын
How do you program your chart plater
@allanhiberg7133 Жыл бұрын
Tak! Thank you! I just bought an old Nüvi for next to nothing, and instead of having to pay 15 times the purchase price for a map update that I really don't have a need for that matches the value, it us now current again
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
That's amazing! I bought the 3 featured in the video for around $1 each too, I think most folks toss them away in favor of their phones, or outdated maps. I'm glad you managed to breathe some life into it! Thank you for the donation, it's really appreciated! :)
@rachelblack3816Ай бұрын
I bought a used Garmin Nuvi many, many years ago (from Craigslist; I think I paid about $60 for it, and that was a great deal back then). As cell phones came along and were able to easily replace my Garmin, I kept it anyway. Now, some 20 or 30 years later, I still use it occasionally, like when I'm traveling long distance by car and I don't want to have my phone tied up by using it as a GPS; in that case, Garmin Nuvi to the rescue! And, all these years later, I still get free map upgrades, just as Garmin promised. Thank you, Garmin. Great company. I love their smart watches, too.
@philbiker320 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this. I like to use my old Garmin Nuvi the exact one in this video so that big tech isn't tracking every journey I make, and also because sometimes I go on camping trips and these often take me outside cell range. Easier just to click than to download maps. This is a huge help as my maps were updated 10 years ago and are missing a lot of key items. UPDATE: When I tried to use the Garmin Express app to update my firmware, it offered me a map update without asking me for any credit card or any payment! Some of these items were sold with map updates included in the purchase price; and apparently the Garmin Express app identified my device as eligible for a map update - so I ended up getting an update from Garmin! 🙂
@njtexit8 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have my sister's nüvi 760, and Garmin wants to charge me $89.99 for maps. Fortunately, this Garmin is newer has no issues with files larger 2GB. Downloaded the maps. Joined the files as you explained. Copied the files directly to my 8GB SanDisk class 10 SD card. Inserted the SD card into the Garmin. Turn on the Garmin. The Garmin started loading the maps. I went to Tools ---> Settings ---> Map ---> Map Info , and verified that the Open Map Chest maps were the maps being used.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Great! Glad it worked out!
@dougfredricks20179 ай бұрын
Wow! Ouch
@emax88_yt2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Now I can use my old Nuvi 200 as a backup navigator! It stays in a drawer for 15 years and now it's back to "life"!😀😀
@TutorialGeniusАй бұрын
You are welcome! :)
@VG_TechBuilds4 ай бұрын
Hey man, you're totally unappreciated. I got an old Garmin Nuvi 200m working again, now I've integrated it into my doomsday laptop. Love the video!
@TutorialGenius4 ай бұрын
Great to hear! It's comments like this that make it worth it! :)
@rudyardmasongsong97362 жыл бұрын
You can actually just combine the 4 maps and rename the bigger US south map instead of splitting it 3 and 2 for the entire maps. saves you a few steps
@TutorialGenius2 жыл бұрын
You could certainly do that on later devices with more lenient requirements.
@tanvirshafi9212 Жыл бұрын
bought an old Garmin unit. your solution worked perfect on that one..thanks
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you
@ivanperez295 Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend's car's AC does not work, and she has a 16 hour long road trip coming up. Her phone overheats and shuts off, so using it for GPS wasn't an option. I spotted a Garming Nuvi 780 for $5 at a local thrift store, and was dismayed to find the map updates were paywalled/unavailable. Your tutorial saved me a huge headache. Thanks!
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful! :)
@polishhotdog93310 ай бұрын
I'm not a broad but I do use GPS....
@KarimDMan Жыл бұрын
Now I know that not all hero wears a cape..... You are my HERO 😀
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video was useful! :) Thanks for watching!
@spongebobby188 Жыл бұрын
Amazing...very clear instructions bro! About to put my SD card into my device...hoping it works! 👌
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! :)
@MattFixesStuff5 ай бұрын
thank u :) going through some old devices. Almost used it for parts now the nüvi 205 is happy again with new maps.
@TutorialGenius5 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Blorguehad Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for helping me get my Nuvi back up and running as a backup device in the whip
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@babycakes8434 Жыл бұрын
Always loved Garmin. I am still using one from time to time.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I agree!! :) Thank you for watching! :)
@dougfredricks20179 ай бұрын
I have a Nuvi 1490__2015 that I would like to update the maps on plus replace the battery
@junwhang62932 жыл бұрын
Do these older Garmin devices do better than old smartphone in acquiring GPS signal? Many of older smarphone GPS simply stops working or working acceptably, due to changes made in GPS.
@TutorialGenius2 жыл бұрын
I cannot speak for older smartphones, but once a signal has been found with an older Garmin GPS, i've never lost signal unless driving through a long tunnel, which is normal
@zigpix8612 Жыл бұрын
Super useful. How do I find out the file size / number of files restrictions for my Nuvi 2569 LMT. Also are there any differences between the Garmin supplied maps and the OpenMapChest versions? Do they look the same / have the same info? Cheers again!
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I would check with Google. Usually the file size and the map data itself (excluding any requirement for any Garmin map licence)... Both will work and get you to where you need to go, but they are not the same, no.
@MegaDeadSound17 күн бұрын
Thanks man worked like a charm(nuvi 40). Cheers! :)
@TutorialGenius16 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@stevenwright99114 күн бұрын
Nice video... , thanks for taking the time and posting this video 😊
@TutorialGenius14 күн бұрын
My pleasure 😊 I hope it was useful!
@1zanglang8 ай бұрын
Great. I managed to revive my old Garmin Nuvi 200. Many thanks!
@TutorialGenius8 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
@GlobalMotorRider-yu5ql8 ай бұрын
This is very useful video with lots of information. Will this process works with BMW Motorrid Garmin Nav6?.
@TutorialGenius8 ай бұрын
Thanks! No idea, give it a try
@geraldd85752 жыл бұрын
I have a GPS 255W Garmin and I download the Canada map and it did not work for me. I update it with Garmin Express and this part worked well. I follow each part of your video and I don't know what I'm doing wrong, it seems that my GPS Garmin doesn't detect the SD card, nothing happened when I inserted it in. Can you help me?
@TutorialGenius2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a problem with the Garmin or the file system. We have a membership option for our channel, one of the perks is help with any of our videos
@rjrobbins2 Жыл бұрын
I have the same unit and I followed these directions perfectly and they dont show either.
@MarkGorman-qk5cy7 ай бұрын
The process worked fine for me when adding the Mexico map onto my Garmin 255W using an external 2GB SD card. My 255W gave me road instructions from Portland, OR to Cancun, Mexico (66hrs and ~3850 miles). Did you add your files into a "Garmin" folder (in the base directory)? Was the SD card formatted to Fat32 (as it should be)? I’ll be getting a larger SD card in a few days and will be adding updated US and Canada maps. If I have trouble with this I’ll report come back and report about it - but I have no reason to believe I’ll need to. @@rjrobbins2
@luisvillarroel95257 ай бұрын
Gracias , muy buen tutorial , revivi un viejo nuvi 50 lm , que tenia muchos años guardado, le baje el mapa de mexico y como bien dices puede servir para alguien que no quiera gastar datos del telefono o para quienes lo quieran para navegar en centroamerica .Good job on giving your knonledge tu us for updating or reviving our old garmins .
@haroldsloman3848 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your video walked me through the install no problem
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mudrocker Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that .Well explained , job done !
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! 🔥😊
@edwardrahm5435 Жыл бұрын
Can you add a simpler video where you are not merging files? I'm trying to install the USA South file to my Garmin Nuvi 750 but have not been successful and do not know why. Too much going on in your video.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
In that case, you would just rename the file to the first file in the video. If you give Thanks and support the channel, ill make a video for you personally, not a problem!
@pauldswiftie13 Жыл бұрын
Wait is there a difference between the full map from Garmin Express and the one from the website mentioned?
@howardmooers55052 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks
@alexandreisabel12342 жыл бұрын
Thx a lot, i didnt know about the 2 and 4 gig limitation on old gps
@TutorialGenius2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@JG-ot2zf Жыл бұрын
Hello Thank you for the procedure to get the maps. I have a Oregon 450 and the SD card was corrupted so I had to format the card. I lost my Garmin City Navigator, so I downloaded Canada map from Open map chest and then open it with QB.torrent on the 4G SD card in a folder Garmin but it does not show up. Any reason that you think to solve my problem? Thank you
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with that model im afraid!
@TheVocoderGuy Жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly thank you so much!
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! 😊🔥🔥
@ecthree4 ай бұрын
You're a legend man thanks
@TutorialGenius4 ай бұрын
Any time!
@markgoscinski350911 ай бұрын
thankyou so much ,it worked great on my nuvi 200
@TutorialGenius11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!! :)
@user-mo3nb2pi3z Жыл бұрын
Holy! It works for garmin navi ! Thank you! Is this work for honda garmin dash gps too?
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Amazing! I hope you will subscribe to me soon!
@megabaneen8057 Жыл бұрын
awesome tutorial. now i can sideload maps onto my garmin. Do these maps include searchable points of interests (POI) Just like on original garmin maps?
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Yes they do. If you go to the map, itll say 'searchable POIs' www.openmapchest.org/maps/united-kingdom-ireland/
@HB-ct8hh2 ай бұрын
I can see why you didn't bother to try and update the nuvi 360 (one of the ones you showed) because garmin express doesn't recognize this device, they no longer support this older device, so why did you give the impression it could be upgraded with garmin express?
@TutorialGenius2 ай бұрын
It still works. So I'm not sure what you mean here
@buztrevor5755 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@rory7248 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for.. have a nuvi 1300 so just my luck lol... Question: do you think it would be possible to compress the files?
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Yes you can, but it won't work in the GPS
@tahirtopgul8948 Жыл бұрын
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@carlosfang8891 Жыл бұрын
Thanks it was very clean instruction
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped :)
@jasonmcauley2656 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Wondering if one can download marine maps? Specially for Canada.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Perhaps!
@Basilius_1239 ай бұрын
i extracted the openmapchest folder(for Europe) and i doesn t have the img file just a bunch of folders (over 150)
@carcar2670 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It worked on my nuvi 50
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
@hwasylum Жыл бұрын
What is the maximum SD card size supported?
@rck28946 ай бұрын
Usually on a Garmin product, it is 32 GB.
@ScrewballMcAdams Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thnx!
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
No worries!
@walterfoerderer4175 Жыл бұрын
I found an old Garmin Nüvi 1250 in my drawer. Will your tutorial work on such an old device? My goal is to load the maps of Europe, they are 8 GB in a single file.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Just watch the video, then you'll know what to do :)
@joosevesajoki9626 Жыл бұрын
I tried this on my garmin drivesmart 61 got the map to show however i cannot set routes as the search doesn't find any streets even though it shows them on the map. Anyone know how to fix this?
@alinuernberg8399 Жыл бұрын
You talk about upgrading the "Firm ware" first; what's a "Firm ware" and what does it do ?
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
It's like Windows on a PC or Android on a Phone
@alinuernberg839911 ай бұрын
@@TutorialGenius --- Do you mean the "GPS operating system"? .....
@TutorialGenius11 ай бұрын
Yes exacto@@alinuernberg8399
@bills5423 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried for the maps of Europe? I get something completely diff from video and hundreds of folders
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Throw me a subscribe and ill gladly offer support. You can send a screenshot to me and ill guide you through
@RDM1969 Жыл бұрын
Hi, did you manage to get Europe working on your unit? I’m trying to install onto a Nüvi 58 but I’m struggling. Please could you help?
@Chinhnguyen04974 ай бұрын
So can I update other country's map for it? How do I know if that model can update the map and what is the difference in the characters behind it? like T and LM , and has no characters
@TutorialGenius4 ай бұрын
I covered your first question in the video already. What do you mean by: T and LM?
@Fanaticizm2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great detail, 100% video...
@gareth273 ай бұрын
Does this still work in 2024? I tried it and got a "header length not even" which gives me a create output file error when I attempt to join the files..
@TutorialGenius3 ай бұрын
Sure does. The software is ancient to be honest, so nothing has changed since I made this video
@vmx-wn9ru Жыл бұрын
Do you know if this works with the current Garmin Zumo motorcycle devices? I would like to load US maps for a holiday road trip Thanks
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure to be honest, I've never owned a Garmin Zumo, but there is no harm trying!
@vmx-wn9ru Жыл бұрын
I have managed to put USA NE on my 2022 Zumo 346 by following your instruction as far as downloading the torrent files. however when I come to try to join the regions I get an error file saying the "header length not even.. Tried dowloading again but same issue.. I renamed the USA NE file to gmapsupp.img, not sure id I can remame the others supp1 supp2 etc
@Jakg13307 ай бұрын
Would you know how to stop a Garmin nuvi 1390 from crashing? I Installed the Canada map and every time I try to view the map it just freezes and then goes black. Many Thanks!
@TutorialGenius7 ай бұрын
Ouch! I'm not sure. Perhaps try a different card
@JamesdajamesАй бұрын
That mexico example hurt Beacause its not that different from the us where i live go to tijuana and check it out
@TutorialGeniusАй бұрын
I've driven all through Mexico lol... As long as I didn't leave the highway, I knew where I was going! 😆💯
@jayprakashbarot257811 ай бұрын
Your video is very nice but I don't know how to use gmap tool. My question is if direct copy paste and install in memory card will it work? please reply me. Thanks
@TutorialGenius11 ай бұрын
I think I covered every possible answer to this question in the video already
@nicholaspiscitelli7685 Жыл бұрын
My garmin is telling me. System software missing and I hooked it up to the computer and did what the video told me to do, and it's still not working.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your Garmin's system software is missing a file or two. that would be on the GPS, not the card
@stevenewland72473 ай бұрын
Hi, Tried to install Philippine map on my Garmin 770 LM . Did everything you said but Map never appeared on my Garmin.
@TutorialGenius3 ай бұрын
Perhaps re-trace your steps. The common step people do is forget to create the Garmin folder
@stevenewland39293 ай бұрын
Hi, formatted a 64gb micro sd. Created a Garmin folder and into that folder pasted gmappsupp.img into it. Inserted into the garmin and nothing appears in the maps. Can i ask if the file is a 'disc image file'
@adriancarabajal71152 күн бұрын
Where can I download topo maps for old garmin like 260W, 205 or 1350?, thanks.!
@TutorialGenius2 күн бұрын
Did you check the website in the video? Nothing on there? There's a wiki that lists a bunch of maps sites, i think i linked it in the desc
@awdev1232 ай бұрын
How can I do this on a Nuvi 255W? when I put the sd card into the gps, the map does not show up on the map list.I have followed all the steps
@TutorialGenius2 ай бұрын
Most folks miss the placing of the maps in the Garmin folder!
@awdev1232 ай бұрын
@@TutorialGenius it’s in the Garmin folder. I ended up getting the 2025.10 map file to work on my Nuvi without splitting! Thanks!
@mytubi5937 Жыл бұрын
Hallo Can you help me to Update the Pioneer Avic S1 ? Thanks
@johnmiller47507 ай бұрын
poste code needs city navigator maps otherwise no poste code search facility on garmin
@TutorialGenius7 ай бұрын
I believe that depends on the make and model there!
@Ash2step Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Sachin753 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am from INDIA I have Garmin nuvi 2567LM model want to update it... So will it work...? Plz reply
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I would check google.
@diagautoetcamions84252 жыл бұрын
hello brother help me to get RGN For Carmen 1390 because it stops at the name garmin
@bala54362 ай бұрын
Hi. Is it possible to do this with a Garmin 10r-04 6953? Thanks.
@TutorialGenius2 ай бұрын
No idea. Give it a try
@krishnarajr99988 ай бұрын
we couldn't find India map for download Garmin Nuvi gps ? is there any other website to download those map please?
@TutorialGenius8 ай бұрын
There is a hugeee wikipedia article which lists map sites for Garmin!
@abbzy4536 Жыл бұрын
Can I download it directly to my GPS? I don't have an sd card
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
i dont think so
@yael1764 Жыл бұрын
i tried but it does not work ; i'm sad because i lost my original SD Card with the Noth America map
@yael1764 Жыл бұрын
I lost my micro sd card i bought at garmin store? I tried you methode and i installed maps into a new sd card, thanks. Now i'm waiting my holidays in january to try it
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Have fun on holiday! 🔥🔥🔥
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I bought a car with Nüvi 2250. What to do, if I unzip the maps and it not .ISO Western Europe is 8Gb. How to split if there is no .iso? Thx for your help.
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
Ok I understand it. Used Different way to install, couse no sd card format. THX
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
@@grzegorz16100 Solved It was missunderstanding.THX.
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
@@grzegorz16100 So I Use BaseCamp to install new maps, but cant delet the old map from 2013. :D
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
@@grzegorz16100 No. There is space for sd card but cant use it too
@szabolcspal4328 Жыл бұрын
@@grzegorz16100 English is my secong language too.
@thecaptain1580 Жыл бұрын
Can I just upload the south or south and northeast U.S. or do I have to upload all of the U.S.?
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@thecaptain1580 Жыл бұрын
I'm not having any success ,
@Gstevewa-uu1lq Жыл бұрын
Bro this was very helpful and worked. If you can figure out how to do something like this for a 2007 chevy avalanche with factory navigation I would really appreciate it!
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! :)
@gatecrasher19705 ай бұрын
how can you get water maps for sailing ?
@TutorialGenius5 ай бұрын
No idea!
@stipe9609 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where to get map of east erope? On this site is only west...
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
See here :) wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download
@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu10592 жыл бұрын
I'm ready to take on the freaking world .... or at least 4.3 inches of it.
@TutorialGenius2 жыл бұрын
haha!
@alexhuevera939 Жыл бұрын
Garmin 265 maps never showed up
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
Make sure to follow all of the steps
@Longdistance2020 Жыл бұрын
Got completely lost after winrar.
@miket71310 ай бұрын
I'm going back to Carmen because on Google maps they are shit now and I'm pretty sure they're going to start putting ads more and more
@TutorialGenius10 ай бұрын
I wouldnt be surprised either!
@BOSS_80510 ай бұрын
Ontario Canada maps available?
@TutorialGenius10 ай бұрын
If you follow the video, you can find that out for yourself haha!
@MrMrStruggles8 ай бұрын
Hello again, I am still waiting for somebody to help me. I have "liked and Subscribed", but I am unable to download said maps. Thank you.
@TutorialGenius8 ай бұрын
Gonna need a bit more info to help you pal
@MrMrStruggles8 ай бұрын
I got the part about the qbittorrent. I've downloaded qbittorrent, what happens after that? I dragged it over last time, if that is what I am suppose to do. Then it starts seeding, which I don't think that I should be allowing. From there I am all ears.
@MrMrStruggles8 ай бұрын
I go to the download, top right of the screen where it says it finished, States "Application Not Found"
@MrMrStruggles8 ай бұрын
Starting at the 6:56 min, sixth section, you state that you create a folder for them. Then I am lost, I don't see where Winrar comes into effect or the folder. I'm sorry can you explain it a little more clearer thank you. I would take it that you are located in the UK, correct?
@TutorialGenius8 ай бұрын
Winrar extracts the maps (necessary) You create a folder to keep things organised (optional) @@MrMrStruggles
@alinuernberg839911 ай бұрын
Honestly, this video goes in all directions from wanting to do too many things at once! Instead, you should have focused on ONE task and explained how to do it! In the end, this video goes in all directions at once, and becomes useless! Sorry!
@TutorialGenius11 ай бұрын
There's always one! ☺
@ClaimOfRightMuso Жыл бұрын
Similar to @Bills5423 problem below, I've downloaded Western Europe, followed all the steps and unzipped (‘OpenMapChest Western Europe.gmap') into its own folder as per your vid but now I have hundreds of folders within the OpenMapChest Western Europe.gmap folder, but all containing odd files?? I got as far as 7:15 on your video "..extract into their own separate folders".. but I don't have any maps extracted into their own separate folders, only the hundreds of folders containing 'stuff'.. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I'm not following here. Can you share a video?
@ClaimOfRightMuso Жыл бұрын
@@TutorialGenius You mean, shoot a short video then upload to KZfaq?
@davidcameron8163 Жыл бұрын
Don’t bother,the graphics are so bad on older satnavs you are better off with a free version on your phone from play store
@TutorialGenius Жыл бұрын
I think you missed the purpose of the video, especially the part where I mentioned: You have no phone service and/or you need an emergency backup.
@antcri73010 ай бұрын
GET TO THE POINT ALTEADY!!!!
@TutorialGenius10 ай бұрын
I recommend you create your own videos on how you want to teach others, except you wont, but on the 1% off chance you do, ill be first in line to give some feedback! :)