Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

I have a GPSMAP 78S and cant find the HWID numbers or the GUPDATE file. I checked hidden folders and garmindevice.xml but its nowhere to be found

evanskroness wrote:I have a GPSMAP 78S and cant find the HWID numbers or the GUPDATE file. I checked hidden folders and garmindevice.xml but its nowhere to be found

What are you trying to achieve? as this device does not require patching if it is HWID 1113
In your garmindevice.xml open with note pad your HWID will be xxxx

<<PartNumber>006-B1113-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>380</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>GPSMAP 78

GPSMAP 62/78 | 1113 | 700 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: ------ | GVS: --- | File: GPSMAP62_78_WebUpdater__700.gcd

Hi everyone,

I need to patch my DriveSmart 61 too. Could help me? Please see the detail information on the below.

<PartNumber>006-B2996-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>310</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

Thank you very much!!!

acadapro wrote:Hi everyone,

I need to patch my DriveSmart 61 too. Could help me? Please see the detail information on the below.

<PartNumber>006-B2996-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>310</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

Thank you very much!!!

DriveSmart 61, APAC (2996 ONLY) software version 3.10

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Make sure your device is fully charged.
Unpack contents to fresh SD card formatted FAT32
Ensure your device is fully OFF (not in standby), insert the card in device and power on.
"Loader" will appear on screen for a while then the device will boot up when the flash of patched firmware is complete.
Your device may reboot its self during the process just be patient.
Your SD card will have a new file named 154.bin this is a backup of the device's non-volatile memory region and may save your device later if needed,so keep a copy of it somewhere safe.

I wanted to ask if i have a Garmin Drive 51 device with HWID 2586, do i only patch the GND file with the patcher, or do i also need to do all the rest of the stuff that is written in the tutorial? Like do i also need to complete the steps with RGNTool and Updater.exe?

Eisenhart wrote:I wanted to ask if i have a Garmin Drive 51 device with HWID 2586, do i only patch the GND file with the patcher, or do i also need to do all the rest of the stuff that is written in the tutorial? Like do i also need to complete the steps with RGNTool and Updater.exe?

If you are going to DIY patching, yes you have to follow all the steps,but finding the spot to get it into Pre boot mode can be tricky.
IMO it is easier to create an SD card kit to do the Patching and to create the back up all in one action.


Drive and DriveSmart 51 (2586) fw6.20.rar HWID 2586 ONLY

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Make sure your device is fully charged.
Unpack contents to fresh SD card formatted FAT32
Ensure your device is fully OFF (not in standby), insert the card in device and power on.
"Loader" will appear on screen for a while then the device will boot up when the flash of patched firmware is complete.
Your device may reboot its self during the process just be patient.

Your SD card will have a new file named 154.bin this is a backup of the device's non-volatile memory region and may save your device later if needed,so keep a copy of it somewhere safe.

@GarmanNuvi Thank you my friend!

GarmanNuvi wrote:2996 ONLY

Respected camarade GarmanNuvi!

1. Yesterday, I thought that for DriveSmart 61 LMT-D corresponds is [Please Register or Login to download file] firmware

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But, today I learned from you that there may be other firmware?
How can I find and be sure of the correct firmware for my device whit HWID 2588?


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GarmanNuvi wrote:GPSMAP 64 | 1859 | 550 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Weak | GVS: --- | File: GPSMAP64_WebUpdater__550.gcd

What tool do you use that can provide such information? Where can I see it: MAP: | GMA: | MSV: | GVS:
Maybe this is a patcher, topic subj? If «YES», please, provide me a link to his current version. Because, I have only v1.10 from 05/17/18 freshness.

I will be grateful for the answer!

egreywolf wrote:

GarmanNuvi wrote:2996 ONLY

Respected camarade GarmanNuvi!

1. Yesterday, I thought that for DriveSmart 61 LMT-D corresponds is [Please Register or Login to download file] firmware

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But, today I learned from you that there may be other firmware?
How can I find and be sure of the correct firmware for my device whit HWID 2588?

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<PartNumber>006-B2588-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>620</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

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GarmanNuvi wrote:GPSMAP 64 | 1859 | 550 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Weak | GVS: --- | File: GPSMAP64_WebUpdater__550.gcd

What tool do you use that can provide such information? Where can I see it: MAP: | GMA: | MSV: | GVS:
Maybe this is a patcher, topic subj? If «YES», please, provide me a link to his current version. Because, I have only v1.10 from 05/17/18 freshness.

I will be grateful for the answer!

HWID & FW List 05-05-19

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You do have the right firmware link for your device. I will NOT make an SD card kit until I'm given the HWID as that is the most important information for Patching. I'm only interested in the HWID from the device's garmindevice.xml and not the model name as Garmin may use different firmware for different countries/areas that's why you see Posts with HWID xxxx ONLY as using the wrong firmware could leave your device "Bricked"
The example you quoted is HWID 2996 DS 61 is for Asia Pacific.

DriveSmart 61 | 2588 | 440 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Strong | GVS: Yes | File: [Please Register or Login to download file]
DriveSmart 61, APAC | 2996 | 270 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Strong | GVS: Yes | File: DriveSmart61,APAC_GCDfileonly__310.gcd

DriveSmart 61 (2588) fw6.30.rar SD card Patch Kit

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Make sure your device is fully charged.
Unpack contents to fresh SD card formatted FAT32
Ensure your device is fully OFF (not in standby), insert the card in device and power on.
"Loader" will appear on screen for a while then the device will boot up when the flash of patched firmware is complete.
Your device may reboot its self during the process just be patient.
Your SD card will have a new file named 154.bin this is a backup of the device's non-volatile memory region and may save your device later if needed,so keep a copy of it somewhere safe.

Thanks for the answer!

GarmanNuvi wrote:The example you quoted

No-no-no! It's only exampl, only for MSV/GVS settings and for question: where can you see it? I myself can’t understand, I'm sorry.
I have DriveSmart 61 LMT-D and all my interests concerns only for original and modern firmware for it.
I asked you (post above): did I find the correct firmware for it. Thanks for the answer!
And finally: can you give me the latest version of the patcher? If «No»... so, may be you can generate me a patched version of the firmware for my unit?

Thanks for the answer!

* and I repeat, sorry, without a spoiler:
<PartNumber>006-B2588-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>620</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

egreywolf wrote:Thanks for the answer!

GarmanNuvi wrote:The example you quoted

No-no-no! It's only exampl, only for MSV/GVS settings and for question: where can you see it? I myself can’t understand, I'm sorry.
I have DriveSmart 61 LMT-D and all my interests concerns only for original and modern firmware for it.
I asked you (post above): did I find the correct firmware for it. Thanks for the answer!
And finally: can you give me the latest version of the patcher? If «No»... so, may be you can generate me a patched version of the firmware for my unit?

Thanks for the answer!
* and I repeat, sorry, without a spoiler:
<PartNumber>006-B2588-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>620</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin DriveSmart 61</Description>

HWID & FW List 05-05-19

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DriveSmart61_620_Patched.gcd (Patched version of the firmware) & Easy to use SD card patching kit HWID 2588 ONLY

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FirmwarePatcher220_05-05-19.rar

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Hey guys, do you have experience with echomap ultra 102 sv devices? it is a pretty new fish finder, a marine device. It doesn`t want to take osm maps or anything. It always tells me that the map is not authenticated and that the map will be deactivated on a date in december. Anyone knows if these devices can also be unlocked somehow?
Greetings!

Hi

I just bought a Drive 51 LMT-S EU. This device is not in the file provided in the first post. Where do I find the HWID?

garmindevce.xml:

<PartNumber>006-B2586-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>610</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin Drive 51</Description>

Once I know the HWID I will look for the SD-Card updater (so any help is also appreciated).
Or is the 2586 in the partnumber the HWID. Then I already have all the files and information (just 3 or 4 posts above mine)....

Thanks a lot
agxyz

agxyz wrote:Hi

I just bought a Drive 51 LMT-S EU. This device is not in the file provided in the first post. Where do I find the HWID?

Once I know the HWID I will look for the SD-Card updater (so any help is also appreciated).
Or is the 2586 in the partnumber the HWID. Then I already have all the files and information (just 3 or 4 posts above mine)....

Thanks a lot
agxyz

Got it. I found the description for the HWID.
But now I'm struggeling with the unlocked maps.
They worked on my old nuvi, but I am not able to get them running on the drive 51 (I tried different folders: "/garmin/map" ; "/garmin" ; "/map"; also different naming of the file: "gmapsupp.img" ; "usa_2019.10.img" and so on.

Ist here someting else I can do?

agxyz

Update:

I copied the file to the internal memory. Works like a charm, so the img is working, but not from the memory card.