Message says I need to update my Garmin nuvi 350. How do I do that? It was purchased May 23, 2008. gloria.allum@att.net

Free Garmin Map updates can be downloaded within 90 days of purchase or are free for a life time when it's purchased with lifetime map updates.
Software updates are always free.

Maps / software can be updated online by registering your Garmin at MyGarmin.com using the serial number and your name. On this website you'll be guided through the steps to download / install the required web browser plugin to communicate with your Garmin Nuvi.

When connected over the USB cable - MyGarmin.com shows compatible map or software updates. These will be free in the conditions mentioned above.

Note that updating a map online requires a 3Gb download. This can take a very long time and requires a stable internet connection. Also your Mac need to have at least 5 Gb of free space to install the Map.

A Nuvi software update is much smaller and takes less time to complete.

You can go HERE

Please see this link. Common problem.

http://www.sharc.net/gps_antenna_repair.htm


- Jim

What are you trying to update? Its very possible that your battery is bad and wont take a charge. Please see this link:


http://www.sharc.net/gps_battery_repair.htm

Also NEVER try to update your unit with a bad battery or a uncharged battery.... you WILL screw up the firmware upload and brick your unit.

- Jim

Please see this link:

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/307.html?1252938489

- Jim

Download new maps from eMule. Problem solved ;-)

Please follow the blow link for more info. Too much info to copy & paste here ----

http://www.sharc.net/nuvi_lost_map.htm

Thanks

The video on the link below shows how to replace the battery in a Garmin Nuvi:

How To Change The Battery On A Garmin Nuvi 760

See also battery_repair.

Fixed. Called Garmin. It seems that version 4.90 FW on the Nuvi 350 (which came shipped on my 350) has a bug where it cannot communicate with the Garmin software either to update maps or update FW. Tech from Garmin e-mailed me a patch that I copied into the Garmin folder on the Nuvi itself, via USB and Windows Explorer. I then rebooted it; the patch installed itself which then allowed the unit to communicate with the map upgrade software and all is well. 2009 map update is now installed and the Nuvi is working fine again. Haven't tried upgrading to newer FW yet; will probably leave well enough alone.

Replacing the nuvi 350's battery is actually not all that hard as this video demonstrates:
The company that produced the video sells a kit which includes the battery and tools necessary to do this yourself if you'd like. See: http://www.newpower99.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GARMIN+NUVI+350&Show=ExtInfo I swapped the battery of a friend's dying GPS using the aforementioned kit and all went well. His nuvi 350 is back up and running smoothly.