Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

megamagnum wrote:Why my Zumo 396 can't see this ? broke or something. My older Garmin will see but this 396 not.

Welcome to the forum, not all devices can use unlocked maps your
zumo 396 with HWID 3033 will need to be Patched to use Unlocked maps, Check in your garmindevice.xml
<PartNumber>006-B3033-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>360</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>zumo 396</Description>

Hi.This is the problem with the nuvi 200 HWID 0834 "GPS SW Version: 0.00m".He throws such a message on the screen all the time "GPS Firmware Update Complete".Can anyone help with this problem?Thanks in advance.[Please Register or Login to download file]
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Hi

Looks like my device is in the list and need to patched ..
"Model: zumo 396 | HWID: 3033 | SWVS: 350 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Weak | GVS: Yes | File: Zumo396_350.gcd"

PartNumber>006-B3033-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>360</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>zumo 396</Description>

Where can i get this GUPDATE.GCD ? I found only these files from .system/RemoteSW/ 006B125700.GCD ,006B139900.GCD, 006B154600.GCD, 006B154700.GCD. File size only few kb. 006B154600.GCD is 1mb

Hello,
I'm very new to this procedure and seeking some help. I downloaded the map file from this thread but I can't get to make it work on my Zumo XT (software v6.30).can you please give a detailled walk thru?
many thanks

@megamagnum
Model: zumo 396 | HWID: 3033 | SWVS: 360 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Weak | GVS: Yes | File: Zumo396_360.gcd"

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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.(Power on by plugging in your Power cable if the battery is in poor condition)
"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.

Kaaz82 wrote:Hello,
I'm very new to this procedure and seeking some help. I downloaded the map file from this thread but I can't get to make it work on my Zumo XT (software v6.30). can you please give a detailled walk thru?
many thanks

Welcome to the forum,
Unfortunately it looks like Drive, DriveSmart 52,55,65,71 zumo XT ,Alpha 200i, Montana 700 are all in the same category.
No solution as the Universal Firmware Patcher does not recognise the new encrypted format.

@GarmanNuvi

Thank you so much.

First had some problems but after using 8gb instead of 16gb card loader appears and it worked.
Now need to test some maps.

@GarmanNuvi thank you so much for your reply.

in other words I can't get to install CN Middle East and North Africa? I only succeeded in uploading the TOPO map...
I bought the device from Europe but need the maps for Morocco...

Hello everyone! Garmin Alpha 100 7.90 just released! Anyone tried to patch this version? Working properly? Thank you in advance!
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kagourakos wrote:Hello everyone! Garmin Alpha 100 7.90 just released! Anyone tried to patch this version? Working properly? Thank you in advance!
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7.90 Patched but not tested, Garmin is not saying what the changes were made from version 7.80 to 7.90 on their web page, there is a difference in size of data
Previously 7.70 to 7.80 Added Bulgarian Garmin Express says 7.90 Added Bulgarian ,if Bulgarian is not relevant to you why not stick with the Patched 7.80 Firmware.

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By a mistake a friend updated his patched 7.80 version to 7.90 thats why i am asking. I did it with a different way. Made a hybrid firmware with RGN tool,7.80 logo.bin and 7.91 (patched) fw.all.bin. Worked!

Hi everyione!
is it possible to unlock maps for Garmin DriveSmart 65 too?

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Unfortunately it looks like Drive, DriveSmart 52,55,65,71 zumo XT ,Alpha 200i, Montana 700 are all in the same category.
No solution as the Universal Firmware Patcher does not recognise the new encrypted format

software/universal-firmware-patcher-for-protected-garmin-devices-t17987-840.html?hilit=Drivesmart%2065

Hello,

Is it possible to patch the nüvi 144LMT, HWID: 1595 with FW840 ? I see it in the list but with FW820. Should I downgrade the FW to 820?

winamax69 wrote:Hello,

Is it possible to patch the nüvi 144LMT, HWID: 1595 with FW840 ? I see it in the list but with FW820. Should I downgrade the FW to 820?

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006-B1595-00</PartNumber><SoftwareVersion>840</SoftwareVersion><Description>nüvi 144

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nuvi 140/150 (GCD File) 006-B1595-00 Release 8.4 [Please Register or Login to download file] (48739 Kb)

nuvi 140/150 | 1595 | 840 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: ------ | GVS: Yes | File
GVS: Yes - it verifies the validity of firmware signatures, you have to use Updater.exe to install the patched firmware for the first time

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Hello, I need help to see City Navigator Europe NT 2022 on my Garmin DriveSmart 50. I've tried everything and I'm a complete failure. Any suggestions?

<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B2267-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>DriveSmart 50</Description>


Thanks.