We use open source maps downloaded to our Garmin GPS. A friend taught us how to download free maps to our GPS when we were in Mexico. We are forever indebted to him for showing us how to do this. I have passed on the how-to steps to individuals along the way and wanted to share the information more broadly. So, here we present step-by-step instructions.
Step 3: You have two choices at this point — you can download a pre-defined country or build your own custom map. Note: download map now does not always work so see step 4. On my MAC it downloads as an image and not as a zip file so it is easy to place in the folder; this might be different on a PC.
For example, I built maps of all the Southeast Asia countries I wanted to drive through. If this is a map you have purchased then save it your computer. The usual issue is that the Garmin is confused because there is more than one map on the Garmin. Remove that file make a copy of anything you are deleting before deletion as you may need it later. But, before I did that I deleted the old files before deleting I had saved a copy onto my computer.
He needed his map to be in French. On there you will need to select the nuMaps Guarantee option. Be aware though that not every customer can get free Garmin GPS maps, and some certain criteria needs to be fulfilled.
As long as you still have this and your serial number then you are ready to go. It goes without saying that an Internet connection and a Mac or PC are also required. The map download instructions are really easy to understand and will be on screen.
If you get stuck Garmin have a very good Support section also online, plus telephone numbers that you can call for some help and assistance. Yes every time. Without the latest maps on your Garmin Nuvi you run the risk of getting lose and never getting anywhere on time.
We would always recommend that you download a new map as often as you can do that you have the most up to date directions and points of interest.
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