Garmin has launched the GPS systems that help in the navigation. People can get the best routes while commuting. For Garmin, installing and downloading the map updates is an important part. Garmin Express has the ability to install the maps that are compatible with the users.
- If you are facing some problems with the Garmin Express updates, then this is the right place.
- Here you can get the step by step detailed procedure for installing and updating the Garmin maps on the Garmin devices.
Why to install the Garmin Express updates?
It is important that you perform the map updates because the new routes are being made every day. The construction of ways is always in progress and this is why it is important to update the maps from time to time. When you buy a Garmin device, then you get a guarantee by Garmin when you make the purchase. As the Garmin has announced the subscription for the map updates, it is important to know about the guarantee provided by the Garmin.
How to install the Garmin maps on the device?
Garmin maps are installed with the help of the Garmin express. These maps can be easily downloaded with the compatible computers for the users and the BaseCamp and the MapInstall.
These two things MapInstall and Basecamp are installed when the maps are installed on the windows computer.
BaseCamp is required to be downloaded on the computer post installation done.
Here is the complete process for installing the maps:
- Connect the Garmin device with the computer via USB cable.
- Click on the basecamp on the computer
- Click on the maps and then click on the install maps
- Click on the device or the SD card where you wish to download the updates
- Select the continue options
- Click on the install button
- Click on the Finish button
Now you would be able to download the maps on the device.
How to update the Garmin maps on the Garmin devices?
Garmin maps are updated from time to time because of the new roads and routes being formed.
Here is how you can update the Garmin maps on your device. Follow the instructions as given below:
- Remove the SD card from the Garmin device or you can connect the Garmin device with the computer via USB cable.
- Make sure that you have a strong internet connection so that the download process is completed properly.
- When the computer is selected on the device, then select the mass storage mode.
- Install the file launcher .exe on the computer and then execute the command launcher.exe directly on the computer.
- Now the Garmin updater with the listed items will start updating the software. This includes the map and software updates.
- Now click on the on screen instructions so that the update process is completed properly.
- Wait for the time, till software is updated properly. Now click on the exit button once the update is finished.
- Now remove the SD device from the computer.
If you are not able to download the Garmin map updates with this method, then you can do the following procedure:
- Attach the device with your system and then visit the official website of Garmin.
- On the official website, do the Garmin login and you will be able to know about the recently purchased map updates and all the free available updates.
- Click on the option to get the updates for free updates.
- Next, you have to select the one option from downloading the software or choosing a Disk or CD for the instructions of downloading the software updates.
- Enter the product key in the space provided so that you can continue the downloading process.
- Click on the option to agree on terms and licenses for updating the device software for the latest version.
- Now follow the on screen prompts of instructions to download the process.
- Now click on the final download button.
- This will begin the downloading process and in some time you can save the maps in the desired location.
You can face some problems while downloading software updates. In that case, you can easily troubleshoot the problems by simply contacting the Garmin support center. They provide you with the best assistance for the problems while downloading the Garmin express updates. Feel free to contact the customer support for any help required for Garmin updates.