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OpenStreetMap creates and provides free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them. The project was started because most maps you think of as free actually have severe legal or technical restrictions on their use, holding back people from using them in creative, productive, or unexpected ways. One of such productive uses of OpenStreetMap data are free maps for Garmin GPS devices as is the case of this website.
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Note that while Garmin would prefer you buy the maps from them, they actually go out of their way to allow you to download free maps from 3rd party providers. They simply note that it’s unsupported (but doesn’t void any warranties or such). Meaning that if the 3rd party map data isn’t perfect, it’s not their fault. To install free maps into your Garmin GPS you must unlock your device first!☢☢☢ ALL DOWNLOADS ARE IN COMMENTS!!! ☢☢☢☢ How to activate Garmin Mass Storage: ht. Updates & Downloads nuvi 40 and 50 (GCD file) This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select Garmin® units. These upgrades are specific to the specific GPS units and software versions listed. This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended.
OpenStreetMap data and the maps from this site are available for free. But OpenStreetMap totally relies on the input of it's users, so please consider contributing GPS traces or by mapping your surroundings if you find this service useful. You may also consider a donation to support the continuation and improvements of this service. Thanks!
Free Nuvi Maps Downloads
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It will firstly update the navigation software of the Garmin Nuvi device and then it will proceed with the download of the latest available maps storing them in your computer temporary. The download process of the maps may take 2-3 hours depending on your Internet speed, the availability of the server and the size of the downloaded files. Manual is suitable for 17 more products: Nuvi 205T Nuvi 285WT nuvi 245WT nuvi 245W nuvi 245 nuvi 275T nuvi 265T nuvi 255 Nuvi 265WT Nuvi 205W Nuvi 265W Nuvi 255W Nuvi 255T Nuvi 215W Nuvi 215T Nuvi 215 Nuvi 205CS - Portable GPS Navigator. The easy to follow instructions allow you to download and install the map into Garmin BaseCamp desktop software and transfer it to your Garmin GPS in minutes. This installable map is compatible with ALL Garmin GPS units.