Ive been all over the Internet (and this forum) trying to figure out how to download and install a free updated map of the continental U.S. For our Garmin Nuvi 500. I cant seem to find anything that has simple, straightforward directions for downloading and installing.
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Installing Garmin map updates is easy, and whether you have downloaded free Garmin map updates, or have paid for the nuMaps Onetime or nuMaps Lifetime, the install process for getting the latest version of City Navigator NT is a very simple one. Below are some guidelines and support files which should help you to get the most up to date and refreshed mapping content on your Garmin Nuvi or Zumo GPS device.
How to Update Garmin Nuvi GPS Devices
Owners of Garmin Nuvi and GPS devices will firstly need to check for Garmin map updates, some of which will give you free maps for Garmin GPS, others will need to be paid for.
Once in the myGarmin online tool you will be prompted to select your device and model. If you click on the Automotive option you then might need to install an small application called the Garmin Communicator Plugin which is set out in easy to understand on-screen instructions and prompts.
Once Garmin Communicator is installed you will then need to connect up your Garmin Nuvi to your PC or Mac using the compatible USB cable that came inside the packaging box when you first purchased your GPS product. If you have lost yours then you can buy a new Garmin USB cable direct from the manufacturer’s website.
You might also be prompted to enter in the serial number of your Nuvi in order to continue with the Garmin map install. Serials numbers can typically be found on the rear of the GPS near the barcode sticker.
If your Garmin Nuvi or Zumo is now connected via USB, then it should appear as a “Device Connected” in the left hand box on the image above. If it doesn’t then you will need to enter the serial number into the right hand box instead. On both options though, make sure you click on “Find Map Updates”. What happens next is pretty cool, as the website will check your product and then return a list of Garmin map updates that are applicable to you and your GPS.
What Garmin Maps Download is Right for Me?
There will be a maximum of free options available to you, but in most cases you will probably one see the last two. The full list is as follows:
- nuMaps Guarantee Updates (the free version)
- Purchase a One-Off Map Update
- Purchase Lifetime Map Updates
The free Garmin map updates option is only available for users who have owned and used the GPS for less than 90 days during the period when the product first received a satellite signal. What follows are instructions on how to download Garmin GPS updates on all the three different options.
Installing nuMaps Guarantee Free Map Updates
Select this option and then click on “Update Now” which will then let you choose the format of the Garmin Nuvi update that you want to take – you can either download or request a CD version in the post.
I recommend that you select the download option though, because this way you are guaranteed that what you are getting is the latest and most up to date version of the City Navigator NT software for the region you drive in.
Simply click on “Continue” and the “Download” and the whole Garmin map install process will begin. You can then save the application to somewhere on your PC (remember where you save it for future reference). You are now ready to run the map update installation so read on how to do the next steps.
Running and Installing the nuMaps Guarantee Application
Assuming that you remembered where you saved the map install application, you will now need to double-click on it to continue with a Garmin maps download. You probably only have one Garmin device connected, but assuming you have more than one you will need to select the Nuvi GPS that you want the new maps to appear on from the prompt screen.
Click “Continue” wherever prompted and carefully read the License Agreement if you want to – although I admit I don’t tend to read these type of things, so if you are like me just click the “Accept Agreement” dialogue box.
If the application determines that it is safe to update Garmin Nuvi maps then it will state “Ready to Update Your Maps” – click “Continue” at this point. If you don’t have enough room on your Nuvi, then the application will ask you to back-up and remove some data from the product. Don’t worry, because this is completely safe to do and will simply move any photos or music over to your PC for the time being until a later date.
You might now see a number of further options that are related to the desired coverage region you want maps for. For American users you will need City Navigator NT for North America, and people based in Europe will need City Navigator NT for Europe.
Clicking on “Install to Device” will start the Garmin map download process off and you can leave it do itself to complete the Garmin GPS updates. It typically takes under an hour on a reasonable home-based Internet connection.
Once the map install is completed you will then need to click “Continue” again and then “Exit” – and that’s it! You are now ready to start driving and navigating again with your free Garmin map updates.
Installing Garmin Lifetime Map Updates or a One-Off Map Refesh
Essentially the process for buying Garmin map updates and installing them is exactly the same as it was for the free map update I described above. However, there are some key differences on how to update your Garmin Nuvi – all of which involve stepping out of the process in order to make a payment online.
It’s very user-friendly though, and the application and map download will not be disrupted by the purchase. All I can say is that Garmin seem to have made the whole process very easy to understand and use. They also have a very impressive online support section which you can consult in addition to my independent online guide.
All that’s left for you to do at this point is to decide on what type of map update it is you want. Click here to check if you are eligible for free Garmin map updates on their website. If you aren’t then you will instead be presented with options to pay a small and cost-effective charge instead.
GPS is a topic that I have not touched because I still haven’t got one. A good GPS unit can be quite expensive and I am still waiting when I have saved enough money for it. GPS is very impressive but scary at the same time because the satellites can actually track where I am. Think about it, if the US military uses GPS to hit their target, it is surely very accurate.
I do have some experience with GPS because I borrowed from my friend a few times and managed to know how to find a location, updating the unit software and also looking for the latest maps. The menu on the GPS unit is pretty straight forward and easy to understand but the technical part such as putting more than one gmapsupp.img file on the GPS unit or even using the JetMouse keygenerator can be pretty tough and confusing to a novice user.
Anyway, since I do not have a GPS unit, I am sure I can somehow view the maps in my computer without the GPS tracking capability. I found out that MapSource, a software provided by Garmin is able to create, view and edit waypoints, routes and tracks as well as to find items, addresses and POIs.
All sounds good and I actually found a link to download the latest MapSource from Garmin’s official website. When I tried to install, I got the error message:Previous MapSource not found! Setup will terminate.
It seems like the file that I downloaded is an update and not the full installation setup. Luckily there is a trick on how to install MapSource without having the original installation CD.
1. Download the latest MapSource from Garmin.
2. When finished downloading, if you use archiving software such as 7-Zip, WinRAR or PowerArchiver, you can right click on the file that you downloaded and extract. If you’re unsure, you can use Universal Extractor to extract the MapSource installation file.
The extracted files can also be found in the Windows Temp folder if you know how to get there because some folders in the Temp path are hidden. Run the installer and when you see the Welcome screen go to the Temp folder. Look for a folder with 7zxxx.tmp (the x’s are random characters) for a name which contains a file called MSmain.msi inside with several other files. Copy that whole folder to your chosen location.
3. Open the extracted MapSource folder . You should see a number of files and folders. Now run MSmain.msi first, wait for it to complete (there will be no windows to click on) and then run Setup.exe. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you do not have any maps installed for MapSource, you might see an error window that says “MapSource could not find any installed MapSource map products. Please install one or more MapSource map products and start MapSource again”. There are some maps for MapSource that cost money and some free. If you want to take a look how MapSource works, here’s a free Australia map. Just download, install and then run MapSource. The Australia map will be automatically loaded in MapSource.
I have found a site with free maps to cover a large proportion of the world, just make sure to read the FAQ on how to install and select the map in MapSource. The website is OpenStreetMap and all you do is select your area in the dropdown boxes, click the link to go to the download page. Then download the Windows file and install it. I’ve tried a few and they seem to work.
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ReplyIt is a very nice job and provides all information of Garmin installation for this blog thank you so m,much share with us
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ReplyThanks for this advice.
Replythank you. very helpful indeed
ReplyThank you !! it was very useful
ReplyU are the best…… thumbs uppp!!!!!! all along have been trying and an error message comes up. thanx alot
ReplyFunciona !! Muchas Gracias !!!
ReplyExcellent Master!
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Great Job.
Replyits works :) many thankssss
ReplyMany thanks
ReplyHi Raymond
Worked great. Installed fine on my new Dell XPS13 9260 (Windows 10). I still use Mapsource. Simpler and faster than Basecamp.
Thanks for taking the time to document this procedure.
ReplyWorked great. Installed fine on my new Dell XPS13 9260 (Windows 10). I still use Mapsource. Simpler and faster than Basecamp.
Thanks for taking the time to document this procedure.
A big thank you! I had my dvd but my ultrabook had no dvd tray so this work around was perfect.
ReplyVery nice. Big Thank YOU!
ReplyActually I used WinRAR as an extractor. As I never could find the new folder that had the extracted files in it by looking in Windows Temp folder. Perhaps 7-zip created it in my download folder and I just did not see it. But I found a folder named MapSource_6163 in the download folder when I finally used WinRAR. Most likely 7-zip worked I did not see the new folder.
This system worked well Many Thanks,
ReplyThanks so much for sharing a good trick
ReplyUnless I’m mistaken, there’s an even easier method. Change the extension of any file to .exe and Mapsource should install with no troubles.
Replywork perfectly
Thanks
ReplyThanks
Excellent page, thank you!
ReplyExcellent page, thank you!
ReplyTHX, but Not working :(
ReplyJust tried it again myself, working fine….
Replythanks !!!! very very helpful
Replythank you
ReplyThanks man! you r the one!
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You are the man!!!
Thank you it works!
ReplyThank you it works!
it works ! thanks a lot…
ReplyThanks so much…. Very helpful
ReplyTHank u very much this is very helpful and easy
ReplyI Like is this a product
ReplyMuchas Gracias.
Tus datos fueron de mucha ayuda.
El mundo seria diferente si la gente fuera menos egoista y compartira como lo has hecho vos.
Todavia hay esperanza.
Gracias!
ReplyTus datos fueron de mucha ayuda.
El mundo seria diferente si la gente fuera menos egoista y compartira como lo has hecho vos.
Todavia hay esperanza.
Gracias!
Thank you so much very much
ReplyGreat – thanks for the very useful tip. How come Garmin make things so hard ….?
Replydoes anyone know of maybe free maps for south africa
ReplyIt is a great tip, I had tried with this download before but it was necesary to follow your steps… THKS. You can get free maps from Central America in cenrut.org.
ReplyHi Raymond,
Is there also a free map of Europe or the Neterlands?
Replycan i get myanmar map ?
Replymany thanx
ReplyThanks!
Here is a free maf of Hungary:
turistautak.hu/file.php?dir=maps&file=turistautak-garmin-mapsource-setup.exe
ReplyYour fantastic dude! great blog! I was stuck with “previous mapsource not found, setup will terminate!” one!
You’re a lifesaver ^^
Replyoh my god… thank you man ..
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Hi Raymond,
Here is for Indonesian map website:
navigasi.net/
ReplyA more simple way to install: create the Garmin folder in the Program Files and copy whatever file you want into it. Then rename that file to MapSource.exe. Presto!
ReplyThanks a lot really! I got your post exactly at the right moment when I needed it- I was stucked with the problem and not knowing what to then …
Replythanks…
ReplyThank you so much for the tip! I lost my disc so this was really helpfull.
Here is a free (and rather good) map of Iceland:
ourfootprints.de/gps/mapsource-island_e.html
ourfootprints.de/gps/mapsource-island_e.html
Thanks
ReplyThanks~! really useful tips!
Free Garmin Nuvi Compatible Maps
ReplyThank you and downloaded mapsource works perfectly
Replyperfect !!!!!!!!!
Replytracksource.org.br/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=52
ReplyIt works great! Thanks a lot!
ReplyHI
i am getting a garmap sas error plz help
ReplyGreat Tips.
I managed to install latest MapSource and Australia Map loaded to 255W for my Melbourne trip tomorrow.
I managed to install latest MapSource and Australia Map loaded to 255W for my Melbourne trip tomorrow.
Thanks a lot
ReplyYou are a star…. I was struggling to install it…. thanks man
Replyif I run MapSource i get this error:
“this application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.”
can anybody help me?
Replyany one got a map for southafrica or africa??
ReplyThanks for the help with install
ReplyHi here is my expirience with the usage of Maps from different Regions.
I own a StreetPilot® c510 preloaded for Europe.
I updated this device with Germany + BENELUX (internal Storage) and Europe excluding Germany + BENELUX (opional SD-Card).
This configuration is proper working in Europe including address entering, FAVORITES and POIs.
I updated this device with Germany + BENELUX (internal Storage) and Europe excluding Germany + BENELUX (opional SD-Card).
This configuration is proper working in Europe including address entering, FAVORITES and POIs.
For my trip to Canada last year I licensed a North America Map and loaded this Map to a second SD-Card. I replaced the EUROPE SD-Card by the NA SD-Card and loaded some Canadian POIs to the Device.
Now in EUROPE I could enter canadian Adresses and could use the FAVORITES Menue to show the Map in the Device. I could not access canadian POIs.
Arrived in CANADA I could enter canadian Adresses and could use the FAVORITES Menue to show the Map in the Device. I could also access canadian POIs. Only the EUROPEAN POIs was now not available.
ReplyAls ik bij 1 op downloaden klik wordt het bestand MapSourceUnitedStatesTOPOBasemapPatch.exe binnen gehaald. Dit kan ik niet uitpakken en op het bestand main.msi uitvoeren.
Als ik het bestand installeer dan krijg ik de melding: Previous MapSource-US Topo installation not found!
Setup will now terminate.
Als ik het bestand installeer dan krijg ik de melding: Previous MapSource-US Topo installation not found!
Setup will now terminate.
Ook heb ik Tracks4Australia (1.20).exe geinstalleerd.
Kunt u mij helpen?
Replygives error message, cannot find disc #1 and suggest that the package is corrupt error code is 2350
ReplySorry, at the prior comment I wrote in portuguese.
So maybe you can help me. I try to install a new version of mapsource 6.15; and always shows an error message: “error on family 200 reinstall”.
How can I fix this.
Thanks
Chen
ReplyChen
Fui atualizar o mapsource, fiz o download na garmin, mas na isntalação da erro dizendo, reinstalar family 200.
Como corrigir este problema???
Obrigado
ReplyAll the above instruction are working. I load the above australia map into the mapsource and it is woring. However when I transfer it to SD card and put it inside my garmin 205, it does not work. Can you assist?
ReplyRaymond. Thanks . The message and instruction on how to obtain and operate the mapsource was very clear.
Replythank you so much
really saved the Husserl from looking for the full software
Replyreally saved the Husserl from looking for the full software
thank’s buat tips penginstallan mapsource, ok banget !!!
ReplyEverybody,
Please help me to get my country map(Myanmar, Burma)for free.
ReplyPlease help me to get my country map(Myanmar, Burma)for free.
euxaristo poli
ReplyDe verdad que eres un genio…
Tenia varios dias tratando de instalar esta aplicacion.
Gracias
ReplyTenia varios dias tratando de instalar esta aplicacion.
Gracias
one that will be installed for nuvi 265WT
Replyany one know if there is free map for Philippines?pls let me know.
ReplyHoe kan ik Mapsource N-Amerika en canada downloaden zonder CD
ReplyHi.
Tried following the instructions but every-time i try running MSMAIN.msi I get the following error message:
Source file not found:
C:DOCUME~1SaharaLOCALS~1TempRar$D100.083Disk1.cab.
Verify that the file exists and that you can access it
C:DOCUME~1SaharaLOCALS~1TempRar$D100.083Disk1.cab.
Verify that the file exists and that you can access it
I tried it with MapSource 6.15.6 as well as the older version 6.13.6.
Help Please. Thank You.
Sahara
ReplyCheers for the guide Raymond, just a FYI though – as of Mapsource v.6156 ‘main.msi’ has been renamed ‘MSMAIN.msi’
ReplytHANKS!!!
HERE Venezuelan and some Caribbean’s island map from our GPS forum in Venezuela.
gpsyv.net/Venrut.html
ReplyThanks a lot for the tips
Replythank u
ReplySuper,
Thank you, it’s work fine!!!
ReplyThanks dude. Please organise for us the african map if possible
Replylooking at the picture you attached.
I see that you have a lot of european maps.
I just need the french one.
My garmin nuvi 265T is already pre-loaded with North america.
Do you think I can add just the french map?
Do you know how I can hold of a french map?
thanks
ReplyI see that you have a lot of european maps.
I just need the french one.
My garmin nuvi 265T is already pre-loaded with North america.
Do you think I can add just the french map?
Do you know how I can hold of a french map?
thanks
Very useful tip.
Here you have a map source of southern southamerica, Patagonia included:
Here you have a map source of southern southamerica, Patagonia included:
proyectomapear.com.ar/
It’s a spanish writen site but it has an english basic instalation tutorial. You only have to become a member and then you can start to download maps. You will have to activate your account (from your mailbox) within 24 hours from receipt confirmation message.
ReplyRaymond, nice site.
I don’t have a dedicated GPS machine either. But… recently – through eBay- I picked up a several year old Itronix 260+ rugged lappy. Good price and it has a GPS receiver built in. I’ve found a good deal of open source s/w for it as well, but I haven’t spent much time with it yet.
ReplyIs there a free Malaysia Map available?
ReplyThank you …
ReplyNorth America Maps For Kids
yes R, yes Gali , and the gouvernement doesen’ listen to your phones cause is immoral.
ReplyGali is a 100% correct. They do not return data so storing your positions is impossible.
ReplyThanks for the useful info … as usual !
To add some maps, here is a link gpsmapsearch.com/
Rgds,
Bob
Reply^^ Yep Gali is correct, Satellites have NO way of seeing where you are with a conventional GPS device, they only receive the satellite signals and do not transmit anything back to the satellites themselves.
Reply“scary at the same time because the satellites can actually track where I am”
Raymond, that not true at all. GPS is passive possitioning system. Bassicaly, GPS sattelites sends specific signals and according them GPS client identify location over the Earth. Its one way signal like classical sattelite TV. So sattelites know anything about your position.
Bye.
ReplyBye.
As usual ray, thank you…
Replythanks raymond always useful tips
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