My GPS is crony, i do not have an updated maps. what is the option to update for GCC countries and other asian countries. please advice. presently i am in saudi arabia. also i travel all GCC

Perhaps you can do a reset and restart the whole process..

How to Reset the Garmin nuvi 30 40 and 50 with GPS City

If that is not an option, I am not sure right now, I'd have to look into it. Let me know please.

Try this link for information http://www.cferrero.net/maps/gcc_downloads.html

To update the maps you need first to register it. Connect it to your computer and go to www.garmin.com Select your country and then click on myGarmin. Then click on Register your Garmn Product. Follow the prompts. You'll be asked to create a username and password. Write them down and remember them as you'll need them anytime you update your maps.
After you've registered go into myGarmin and click on myMaps. Your maps will be shown and if there's an update it will show Update Available. Click on this and it'll bring you to the download site. You'll have the option to download if you have broadband or to buy by dvd if you don't. You'll need a credit card to pay.

To update your software: If you're updating the map it will normally first update your software but if you only want to update the software and not the map connect your satnav to your computer and download webupdater from http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27 and install it. When it's installed it'll look for updates to your software. Follow the prompts.

There are several updates / upgrades for the Gamin nuvi line GPS units. All come directly from the Garmin website at www.garmin.com. All the updates requires a computer with a USB port, USB cable included with the GPS and the GPS itself.

Go to:

http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp

This page is the home of the Garmin WebUpdater. Follow the detailed steps to update your nuvi's firmware. It's quick, painless and best of all, free.

The next step is to update (or even change the country) street level maps to the lastest version. There are a couple of options available. A "nuMaps Onetime" purchase of a single map area (ie North America 2011, Europe 2011, etc.) for as little as $70, "nuMaps Lifetime" which for about $120, provides up to four (4) updates per year, for life of the nuvi (which is a pretty good deal!) and finally, depending on a couple of variables such as date of purchase, you might be eligible for a one time free upgrade. All three of these options are explained in detail at:

http://www.garmin.com/updatemaps/

Lastly, if you have any questions related to your nuvi, maps, firmware, or how to obtain or install them, you can telephone (or email if you wish) Garmin Customer Support for free, expert help using the link below:

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/supportcontact

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The Tomtom map updates are available by subscription from www.Tomtom.com Under most conditions it is not really necessary to update every year. The updates run about $40 per year. The best option on most of the small GPS units under $100 is to use it for 2-3 years and then just sell the older one and buy a new unit. The reason I say this is because the map updates only update the maps not the features or the software. The newer units will have new features and options for the same price as you would get with buying a map update your the older unit.

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There re no such thing as free updates. Garmin have always overcharged for their maps. Sell It and buy a cheaper GPS is about your only option if you can't afford the maps. Besides 3.5 GPS are now too old for most map companies to support. Start looking for a 4.5 or 7.0" GPS with new ,maps cheaper than an upgrade

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That is really strange!
I can only suggest that you verify what MAPs are physically on your TomTom device by connecting it to a PC/LAPTOP and use Windows Explorer to look at your GPS drive folders: should see a folder for each 'country' (like GUAM).
The normal way to check which maps are registred and loaded on your device is to use TomTom Home -> Update maps function: it will show you the status or whereabout of any Maps that you have loaded or backup and which one can be purchased.
Hope it helps: let me know how you go.
ps.i f you wisely backup your device on a regular basis (via TomTom Home or direct copy to your PC/LAPTOP), you could always RESTORE FROM BACKUP and start again.

Hi, Most GPS models come with a USB cable to plug into your PC. I have a tom tom and can down load new maps from my pc to my GPS. I hope this was of help to you.
Sincerely, Shastalaker7

Hi I had this problem with a christmas present. I contacted Garmin gave then details of where bought etc and true to their word they sent me a new map update.
regards Maurice