Garmin GPS Maps

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have a Garmin GPS and haven't updated my maps in a very long time. Back then I had a computer that used Windows (an old version). I don't have that computer anymore, I have a Samsung Chomebook Pro. It seems you either have to have Windows or Mac to update your maps. Does this mean I'm out of luck?

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@Jordan2 I, too, had a GPS (frankly, can't remember which brand) and hated updating the maps. A real pain. Now, at someone's suggestion, I installed WAZE on my phone (at no cost) and it's a wonderful GPS system and no updates needed.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

namaste000 · ‎03-13-2010

Can't answer your question concerning computers, but...

I have a very old Garmin gps that I have never updated. Recently I moved to a new city and I have been using the gps A LOT. I expected problems due to never updating, but it's been great! Occassionally it tells me to do something that I don't see ahead of me, but then in a minute it "recalculates" and gets me to my location anyway!

Hope it works as well for you without the updates!

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Jordan2

I have a Garmin GPS. Suggest that you call their customer support dept or look up your model online for its system requirements.

FWIW.... I update my maps every 4 months or so. Mine are "lifetime." I don't leave my GPS in the car anyways. So it's easy for me to download the maps from my desktop.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I have a Garmin GPS and haven't updated my maps in a very long time. Back then I had a computer that used Windows (an old version). I don't have that computer anymore, I have a Samsung Chomebook Pro. It seems you either have to have Windows or Mac to update your maps. Does this mean I'm out of luck?

I have a Garmin and the only way to update the maps is to download the program on your computer, run the update map functioin, connect your device to your computer and update. Do you have friends or family with a computer?

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@glb613 wrote:
@Jordan2 wrote:
I have a Garmin GPS and haven't updated my maps in a very long time. Back then I had a computer that used Windows (an old version). I don't have that computer anymore, I have a Samsung Chomebook Pro. It seems you either have to have Windows or Mac to update your maps. Does this mean I'm out of luck?
I have a Garmin and the only way to update the maps is to download the program on your computer, run the update map functioin, connect your device to your computer and update. Do you have friends or family with a computer?

@glb613 thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I don't have anyone I can ask to use their computer. I wonder why Garmin isn't compatible with Chromebook? I am not happy with my Chromebook, I wouldn't buy another one.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

Can you go to your local library and use their computers to update your Garmin?

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@deeva wrote:
Can you go to your local library and use their computers to update your Garmin?

I'm not sure. I also have Kindles and lPads but I don't think they'll work either. Smarter people than I must know of some kind of workaround for this.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
@deeva wrote:
Can you go to your local library and use their computers to update your Garmin?
I'm not sure. I also have Kindles and lPads but I don't think they'll work either. Smarter people than I must know of some kind of workaround for this.

Public computers have security and they don't allow people to download and install software. There is no work around. You need a computer to install the program, update the maps, then connect the GPS to load the new maps onto the device.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/maps/updates/?/automotive

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@glb613 wrote:
@Jordan2 wrote:
@deeva wrote:
Can you go to your local library and use their computers to update your Garmin?
I'm not sure. I also have Kindles and lPads but I don't think they'll work either. Smarter people than I must know of some kind of workaround for this.
Public computers have security and they don't allow people to download and install software. There is no work around. You need a computer to install the program, update the maps, then connect the GPS to load the new maps onto the device.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/maps/updates/?/automotive