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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:46 pm

agxyz wrote:
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.


Welcome to the forum,seems you had a good read and worked out your HWID from the garmindevice.xml and Patched your device :023: .

If you are going to update I would use the latest 2020.20 maps
new-maps/city-navigator-america-2020-fid-8033-t21333.html


[SD CARD]

L:\
Map\
gmapsupp.img
gmapdem1.img
D4919170A.img

Garmin\
SID\
D2656310A.sid
D3157290A.sid
D3406280A.sid
D5571130A.sid
D4920170A.sid
D5566130A.sid
D2656310A.gma
D2656310A.unl
D3406280A.gma
D3406280A.unl
D4920170A.gma
D4920170A.unl

ASR\
068UPERL.asr
068UPERO.asr
068UPERN.asr
068UPERM.asr
068UPERK.srx

JCV\
D3191290A.jcv

SQLite\
D3397280A.db For Best performance this should go in the SQLite folder on your Device
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby agxyz » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:18 pm

Hi GarmanNuvi,

I only have the .img files. None of the files with other extensions.
I had placed them in the /Map folder, completely rebooted the device, but no Maps (in this case US-Maps) show up. The same .img in the internal memory (instead of the .img file with europe-maps) works.

Do I need the other files and can I create / download them. I only got the .img files from the net.

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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:15 pm

agxyz wrote:Hi GarmanNuvi,

I only have the .img files. None of the files with other extensions.
I had placed them in the /Map folder, completely rebooted the device, but no Maps (in this case US-Maps) show up. The same .img in the internal memory (instead of the .img file with europe-maps) works.

Do I need the other files and can I create / download them. I only got the .img files from the net.

agxyz


It would be unusual not to use all the additional files on your newer device,as you would not have any of the latest features,The list of files are for N.America 2020.20 and for your device specifically
Maybe you are renaming the gmapprom.img to gmapsupp.img.img by accident because you cannot see the extension ?
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby agxyz » Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:25 pm

Hi garmannuvi,

the file does only have one .img on the end. I always have my computer to show the extension.
And the file works in the main memory, so the file itself should be okay.

I am now on trip in the US, so no time to poke around. At the moment it is working, so do not touch a running system, if you need it.

One other thing though: Do I need to apply the firmware patcher again, once I installed the recommended software update from garmin or is the patch still there after updating?

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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:41 pm

agxyz wrote:Hi garmannuvi,

the file does only have one .img on the end. I always have my computer to show the extension.
And the file works in the main memory, so the file itself should be okay.

I am now on trip in the US, so no time to poke around. At the moment it is working, so do not touch a running system, if you need it.

One other thing though: Do I need to apply the firmware patcher again, once I installed the recommended software update from garmin or is the patch still there after updating?

agxyz


The Firmware that was Patched is the latest version 6.20 so any other updates will not effect it,I also advance the version slightly so Garmin Express won't just overwrite it.
Have a good trip and we'll see whats going on with the SD card when you get back.
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby jonelis52 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:31 pm

Where from I can download gupdate.gcd files?
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:06 pm

jonelis52 wrote:Where from I can download gupdate.gcd files?


Your device downloads the correct Firmware update(gupdate.gcd)with Garmin Express.

It is important you identify your HWID from the garmindevice.xml as not all models with the same name have the same firmware
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby jonelis52 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:56 am

Why HWID is so important?
Yes if you put firmware for different HWID you may broke your device
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:29 pm

Pasi12 wrote:Hallo GarmanNuvi,

Thank you for your information. So every time Garmin has an update for my gps, I need a new patched firmware !

To install gps firmware updates, I don't use any Garmin software ( no need to ). I update my gps manual/myself ( rename the file to 'Gupdate.Gcd' and copy the file in the ..\Garmin directory ). Or can/must the patched firmware only be installed by Garmin's WebUpdater ?

Is it possible to download the FirmwarePatcher myself and patch my own files ?

And my last question :024: : Could you please give me the link to the patched firmware.

Regards and many thanks :038: .

<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B1859-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>550</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>GPSMAP 64s</Description>
</Model>


If you want to DIY then start reading this thread all the knowledge has been shared.
IMO if your device is doing what you want and working well, just skip a few updates.
You can see for yourself that many won't effect you
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You ONLY need Patched Firmware. To load it, simply use WebUpdater.
Place the patched firmware & Garmin WebUpdater on your desktop.
Connect your device.
Drag GPSMAP64_WebUpdater__560.gcd to WebUpdater icon
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Garmin: WebUpdater Software Update Collection
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby Ptilou62 » Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:00 pm

Hi Garmannuvi,

Can you send me the firmware patched please, thank you in advance ;-)
<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B2512-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>470</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Oregon 750</Description>
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:28 pm

Ptilou62 wrote:Hi Garmannuvi,

Can you send me the firmware patched please, thank you in advance ;-)
<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B2512-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>490</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Oregon 750</Description>
</Model>


You ONLY need Patched Firmware. To load it, simply use WebUpdater.
Place the patched firmware & Garmin WebUpdater on your desktop.
Connect your device.
Drag Oregon7xx_WebUpdater__490_Patched.gcd to WebUpdater icon
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Oregon7xx FW 4.90 Patched FWID 2512 ONLY
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby Ptilou62 » Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:12 pm

Thank you very much GarmanNuvi, the file of the firmware patched work well. I only change the process to install it because Webupdater doesn't work for me. I rename the file of the firmware in GUPDATE.gcd and copy it to the /Garmin directory and reboot the gps. I can see all maps now. It was only new unlocked maps like topo Deutschland v9 that I couldn't see, olders was ok.
Thank you again ;-)
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby GarmanNuvi » Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:36 pm

Ptilou62 wrote:Thank you very much GarmanNuvi, the file of the firmware patched work well. I only change the process to install it because Webupdater doesn't work for me. I rename the file of the firmware in GUPDATE.gcd and copy it to the /Garmin directory and reboot the gps. I can see all maps now. It was only new unlocked maps like topo Deutschland v9 that I couldn't see, olders was ok.
Thank you again ;-)


Pleased it worked for you.
Also a big thanks on giving feedback on the alternative method you used. :023:
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

Postby jorgiyo » Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:50 am

hi my friends!
please, I need patch for 2588 and 6.20...
Muchas gracias desde Argentina!! I read you... :023:

sorry!
is for Drive Smart 61. Tanks!!
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Re: Universal Firmware Patcher vs SD Card Unlock Kit

Postby flinserl1 » Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:22 pm

Can this NUVI be unlocked?
<PartNumber>006-B2269-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>590</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>DriveLuxe 50</Description>

I received an SD-bootable firmware patch for the DriveLux50, but the patch doesn't work. While the firmware flashes correctly, but the device still complains about "Maps are corrupt and cannot be used".

And, yes, I tried the following:
- Downloading the map to the device directly instead of an SD card
- USB and SD card flash of firmware
- using an unlocked img
- trying unlocked maps via Mapsource and Mapinstall

So far, no luck Any suggestions?


Thank you in advance!
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