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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Wed Feb 19, 2025 7:08 pm

xekoyig730 wrote:Looking for assistance for this model. I'm assuming a patch is required as attempting to load maps results in a message the map is corrupt and cannot be used.
Thank you! <PartNumber>006-B3033-00</PartNumber>

Welcome to the forum.
A quick search using your HWID in "search this topic" gives you what you need.
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-900.html#p184710

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:33 am

<PartNumber>006-B2996-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>350</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

This link is invalid. Can someone help me re upload this patch?
Thank you.

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:42 am

gjk9988 wrote:HWID 2996

ONLY for DriveSmart 61, APAC with HWID 2996
Updated

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:50 am

Hi, can anybody help me to locate a patch for HWID b4449? I tried to search for "HWID 4449" and "patch 4449" in the forum, but had no luck.

<PartNumber>006-B4449-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>690</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Drive 53</Description>

Thank you!

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:55 pm

jgu1126 wrote:Hi, can anybody help me to locate a patch for HWID b4449? I tried to search for "HWID 4449" and "patch 4449" in the forum, but had no luck. Thank you!

Generally if you can't find a Patch with the HWID means it's not patchable, searching also with "Drive 53" would confirm the bad news

For a few years newer device's firmware could be patched (determined by their HWID) to use unlocked maps, since the DriveSmart 65 the firmware has been encrypted on these later devices.
Unfortunately it looks like Drive, DriveSmart 52,53,55,65,66,71,76,86, zumo XT ,zumo XT2, Alpha 200i, Montana 700 ,GPSMAP 67 & 67i are all in the same category.
No solution as the Universal Firmware Patcher does not recognise the new encrypted format.

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:53 am

Thank you for confirming this, GarminNuvi! I did read the post you quoted back before, but hoping some patch may come up recently.
Although it is a bad news, thanks anyway to confirm it, so I at least know I did my due diligence.

Re: AdriaTOPO PRO v5 FID 9821

Wed Feb 26, 2025 12:16 pm

hello,
how to install on garmin Edge Explore 2?
<PartNumber>006-B4169-00</PartNumber><SoftwareVersion>2617</SoftwareVersion><Description>Edge Explore
thx

Re: AdriaTOPO PRO v5 FID 9821

Wed Feb 26, 2025 8:17 pm

markopr1 wrote:hello,
how to install on garmin Edge Explore 2?
<PartNumber>006-B4169-00</PartNumber><SoftwareVersion>2617</SoftwareVersion><Description>Edge Explore
thx


Have you tried, what errors do you get, but it looks like the firmware is encrypted.
Firmware version as specified in GCD file: 24.56 for Unknown device (HWID 4169).
File format not recognized.

Re: AdriaTOPO PRO v5 FID 9821

Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:49 pm

Hi, how to put this map and where in Garmin Fenix 8 to be working?

I put it same way as in my Fenix 6 (GARMIN folder) but Fenix 8 didn't recognize it.

Thanks!

Re: AdriaTOPO PRO v5 FID 9821

Fri Feb 28, 2025 2:38 pm

@joker5

... software locked, no patch.

Original Garmin maps, not unlocked.

:022:
.... new link, download da Dosya:

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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:33 pm

<PartNumber>006-B2479-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>GPSMAP276Cx</Description>

Dear friends. I have the GPSMAP 276cx device, but for now I cant find actual link to Apdater application? Would you be so kind to share it with me, please. Garmin provides only WebApdater, and as far as I understand I need Apdater with file load option.

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Fri Feb 28, 2025 7:56 pm

LifeStyleDandy wrote:<PartNumber>006-B2479-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>GPSMAP276Cx</Description>

Dear friends. I have the GPSMAP 276cx device, but for now I cant find actual link to Apdater application? Would you be so kind to share it with me, please. Garmin provides only WebApdater, and as far as I understand I need Apdater with file load option.

Welcome to the forum.
What are you trying to do ?

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This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices:
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Fri Feb 28, 2025 8:24 pm

GarminNuvi wrote:Welcome to the forum.
What are you trying to do ?


Thanks much for responding. Generally I'm trying to change my default firmware 590 on GPSMAP276Cx to patched firmware 590 in order to unlock device. After exploring forum and it's topics I have:
- patched firmware 590 for GPSMAP276Cx file GUPDATE.GCD
- I know, how to launch device in pre-boot mode
- I know, how to clear Non Vol after flashing process is finished

But I can't understand, how to change original firmware. What apdater should I use? GarminCure3 tool or WebApdater from Garming website? What are the steps? Because all the information from the whole thread is somewhere out of date, or with broken links.

I was carefully exploring forum, but mentioned points and steps are still not clear. And I'm afraid to make a fatal error, that causes "brick mode" for the device.

Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:18 pm

LifeStyleDandy wrote:I'm trying to change my default firmware 590 on GPSMAP276Cx to patched firmware 590

Patched firmware for HWID 2479 here.
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-825.html#p184000

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Download and unpack GUPDATE_Patched_JNX.GCD on to the PC where your device is attached.Your desktop is easy

Then you can drag-and-drop GUPDATE_Patched_JNX.GCD onto the WebUpdater "Short cut icon" on your desktop.
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:59 pm

GarminNuvi wrote:Patched firmware for HWID 2479 here.
software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-825.html#p184000


Yes, thank you very much for your response and attention to my question. I did everything exactly, but time after time I get an error: The Garmin device cannot program the required memory area...

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