Top 10 Garmin nuvi 205 GPS Receiver Questions & Answers

Hey!

I just got an answer from Garmin Support Germany and they sent me an file which fixed the problem. Just download http://e-trex.info/fw/nuvi/2x5/nuvi205_085101000280en.rar

It contains a "Updater.exe" and a file called "085100010270.rgn".

Follow the following steps and you should have your nüvi back.

Firstly connect your broken nüvi. Then drag and drop the 085100010270.rgn on the updater.exe. Choose USB as a connection and it should put an old firmware back on your device.

I hope I was able to help you!

Alex

This is easy. You have to run your software, select the maps tap and then transfer maps to the device. Chances are good you uploaded a 2009 map on top of the 2008 map. The updater doesn't delete maps.

Your unl file only has one key, you have two maps loaded. Simple go into the garmin directory and delete the map file and the mapsupp file. You can easily find them because they are greater than 500 mb.

Then run mapinstall (google for the file). This will install your most current map to the Nuvi. You are back in business.

FIXED:
Got a response from Garmin that didn't help much. Called Garmin today and asked to be matched with a software person for a "xml map" problem. They are aware of this problem, and will be able to remote into your computer and fixed it for you.

The problem is that the installer will install us and canada maps, when the 205 cannot support the canada maps. The old 205s didnt have as much storage space, so the installed never transferred over canada. The new 205s have twice as much storage, and the installer thinks it is helping you out. They will be working on a new installer, until then a Support rep needs to run some batch files to fix the issue.

Press and hold the reset button with a ball point pen for eight seconds.
The reset button is nearly invisible. On the bottom of the unit is a grey label with a bunch of writing on it. There's a little splotch of printing with a circle, crosshairs, and the word "Reset." You'll ahve to look carefully. You can't actually SEE the button. It's beneath the circle on the label.
Use a ball point pen, press in at the circle and hold for eight seconds.

Whenever these devices start acting up, like not turning on anymore or getting stuck at the Garmin welcome screen, I recommend performing a hard reset of your Gamin Nuvi 205. Also, use Garmin's WebUpdater service to make sure you have the latest software on your device.

I hope that helps.

Whenever these devices start acting up, such as not turning on or not loading past the Garmin welcome screen, I recommend performing a hard reset of your Gamin Nuvi 205. Also, use Garmin's WebUpdater service to make sure you have the latest software on your device.

I hope that helps.

You can download India maps from MapCenter (http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/maplist.php?cnt=102&rgn=)

If the touch screen is not working properly, calibrate the touch screen.

Turn Nuvi off and then back on.

Slide power key to the right (lock). Hold your finger on the screen for about 30 seconds until the calibration screen appears.

Follow the directions on screen instructions

To calibrate the touchscreen on your nuvi 200 series follow the steps below:

1. Have the unit turned OFF and unplugged from power.
2. Slide the power switch to the ON position and hold for about 45 seconds.
3. A message will display on the screen: Press Dot.
4. Once this message displays, release the Power button.
5. Press in the center of the Dot.
6. Keep pressing in the center of the Dot as it moves around the screen.
7. Once this is complete, there will be a message: Calibration Complete.
8. Touch Ok and the unit will restart.

The touchscreen will now be recalibrated.
*Note if unit is running software version 6.00 or newer you will want to follow steps from below.

To calibrate the touchscreen on your nuvi 205 series follow the steps below:

1. Have the unit turned OFF and unplugged from power.
2. Place your finger in the top left hand corner of the touch screen and apply pressure.
3. Slide the power switch to the ON position. Once unit powers on release the power button.
4. Hold pressure in left corner until the Press dot message appears.
5. Once this message displays, remove your finger from the screen.
6. Press in the center of the Dot.
7. Keep pressing in the center of the Dot as it moves around the screen.
8. Once this is complete, there will be a message: Calibration Complete.
9. Touch Ok and the unit will restart.

The touchscreen will now be recalibrated.

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Here is the manual Link for your unit...

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/2675_OwnersManual.pdf