step by step tutorial for replacing internal map on nuvi 1xxx, 2xxx and 3xxx

1. in hidden folder \.System\ delete the files gmapprom.img, gmapprom.unl and gmapprom.sum after backup on PC
   
   
2. download new unlocked image version (normal NT for 1xxx, Unicode for 2xxx and 3xxx) and copy it after extraction (gmapsupp.img or gmapprom.img) to folder \.System\ - if it's named gmapsupp.img rename it to gmapprom.img (take care for exactly right name)
   
   
3. replace *.jcv in ...

How to easily search NAVETEQ maps for, address or (POIs)

1. http://www.navteq.com/
2. Select: Map Highlights
3. Select: NAVETEQ Points of interest (POIs)
4. Unit-System: Imperial
5. Define a radius within POIs shall be displayed: 50 mi
6. Please enter the location you want to set as center point for the search:
Address, Zip, City, POI : Cuernavaca, Mexico
7. Choose which POIs you’d like to see on the map: Restaurant
8. Select: Go

http://www.navteq.com/data_storage/help/index_en.html#search_01 ...

Use MapSource & GMAP anywhere

You can use Mapsource and gmap folders easy from anywhere
1. just copy mapsource.exe (and maybe your language file) to eg. your USB drive :\Mapsource
2. make directory :\Mapsource\Maps
3. copy all GMAP folder to this Maps directory and run :\Mapsource\mapsource.exe

( You can use any directory just make Maps folder to same directory with mapsource.exe )

this way you not need copy all your maps to %APPDATA%

That trick ...

Garmin MapSource
User Guide for Garmin MapSource navigation software (0.99 MB)

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User Guide for Garmin Que navigation software for PalmOS (1.27 MB)
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Garmin-ASUS
Short User Guide for GarminASUS M20 communicator/navigation device (0.86 MB)
User Guide for GarminASUS M20 communicator/navigation device (1.51 MB)

Garmin navigation devices
User Guides for Garmin navigation devices



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Please send info your tested Image names and paths what you are tested and works

Like this:

Device model/Firmware:
Nuvi 200 Firmware 5.0

working image names with paths:

Internal memory:
\Garmin\gmapbmap.img (basemap)
\Garmin\GMAPSUPP.IMG
\Garmin\GMAPPROM.IMG
\Garmin\GMAPPROM1.IMG
\Garmin\GMAPOEM.IMG

SD-Card:
\Garmin\GMAPSUPP.IMG


Others:
Garmin mobile XT wince 5.0 Fujitsu-Siemens Loox N100
Garmin mobile PC 5.00.60g
Oregon 450t / SW: v4.20 & GPS SW: v4.52
Garmin mobile XT WinCE 5.0 Mio C520
Garmin mobile XT WinCE 5.0 Asus ...

About Garmin maps Additions files (gmap3d-JCV-gmaptz-ASR-G2S)

Thanks to Catymag

3D buildings (gmap3d.img)



3D buildings is rather self explanatory – the unit will superimpose a 3D image of the buildings in the vicinity of your position when the unit is in routing mode, so you can at least see/visualise the landmarks around you, rather than at present, where there is nothing to tell you whether you are 100% on the correct road/lane/street or not. The ...

How to get Unit ID (Device ID) number on Garmin units :
F9r1ng1t9mw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vvYmo8OR2Y

Alternative way some devices (all device, use some similar way):
For the newer models (e.g. Nuvi)

• Turn on your Garmin GPS.
• Select Tools > Settings > System > About
• Write down the ten (10) digit Unit ID

For older models (e.g. GPSMAP 60)

• Under Main Menu select Setup
• Under Setup select System
• Select Menu button on GPS
• Select Software Version
• Write down ...

Mapsource tutorial: How To Install GMAP Folder To Mapsource

Method 1:
this example uses "City Navigator North America NT 2011.31.gmap" folder

Windows XP:
Copy "City Navigator North America NT 2011.31.gmap" folder into
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\GARMIN\Maps
OR
%APPDATA%\GARMIN\Maps

Vista, windows 7 and and above:
Copy "City Navigator North America NT 2011.31.gmap" folder into
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\GARMIN\Maps
OR
%APPDATA%\GARMIN\Maps
(e.g. C:\ProgramData\GARMIN\Maps or something like that all other languages)

Use Mapsource special - Download HERE
In Mapsource select map from ...

How To Change Which Map Is Displayed On A Garmin GPS

With so many maps to choose from on this website and available from Garmin you're likely to have multiple maps loaded on your GPS receiver and you'll need to turn some on or off to show or hide different maps. This is most obvious when you have a topo showing and want to show City Navigator, or you have a topo showing and need ...

How To Load Maps On My Garmin GPS Unit

These days many of Garmin’s new GPS receivers contain built in maps, from the nuvi series with road maps to the Colorado and Oregon with topos. These receivers can still have maps loaded to them though in addition to the maps that already exist. This how-to will detail how to load additional maps to your GPS unit with either a Mac or a PC.

• PC: Use ...