Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Sun Apr 20, 2025 9:20 am

I have echoMAP 42dv with SoftwareVersion 2.30. Is it protected? I would like to update to the latest version 4.10. Would it be possible to patch it?

Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:15 pm

There is no protection
echoMAPwithSDCard_2017.05.04.rar

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Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:23 am

ignatsmirnov wrote:There is no protection
echoMAPwithSDCard_2017.05.04.rar

Thanks. So echoMAPwithSDCard_2017.05.04 has the last update from version 3.80 to 4.10 (May 4, 2017)?
Downloaded echoMAPwithSDCard_2025.03.31 and it includes 4.10, so okey to use?

Sat Apr 26, 2025 7:25 pm

It can be done this way too

Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:18 am

So, in order to access the file Astro430_Alpha50_350_Patched_JNX.rar, I would need to use the link you sent above, right? However, I'm getting a 404 error when I try to access the link. Also, if I put the Astro430_Alpha50_350_Patched_JNX.gcd file directly on the device without using the WebUpdater, would it still work?

I would also need it for an Alpha 100 device with HWID 1562. Would you be able to help me with that as well? Thank you for your support.

Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:52 am

VitorC02 wrote:So, in order to access the file Astro430_Alpha50_350_Patched_JNX.rar, I would need to use the link you sent above, right? However, I'm getting a 404 error when I try to access the link. Also, if I put the Astro430_Alpha50_350_Patched_JNX.gcd file directly on the device without using the WebUpdater, would it still work?

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I would also need it for an Alpha 100 device with HWID 1562. Would you be able to help me with that as well? Thank you for your support.

I see you used your HWID to search this thread :023:

Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:13 pm

Hi, my Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS is stuck on the screen. I can't connect it to the PS. Is there a way to boot it from an SD card to reset it? <PartNumber>006-B3817-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>690</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 86</Description>
Thanks

Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:27 pm

gajevi52 wrote:DriveSmart 86 GPS is stuck on the screen

These newer devices firmware is not like the previous ones. You may have to return it to Garmin

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