Downloaded new update now GPS will not work at all!

You didn't say what brand of GPS system you had, but this explanation should work for you anyway.

My GPS system is a Garmin, and when I see the symptoms you describe, it most likely means that I need to update my maps. But It could also mean that I'm not receiving a good GPS signal due to tall buildings surrounding me, or being out in the country at the bottom of a steep hill. I'd suggest going to your GPS' manufacturer online and see if you can download another user manual for your model, then check inside it to see what those signals mean. When updated, your GPS system should be perfect again, but you'll need to update (by connecting your GPS system to your computer so you can download the updates into your GPS) sometimes once every couple of weeks if updates are made, or new maps are created because of detours and and road closures, etc.. Unfortunately companies sometimes let you know when there are new changes available to their customers.

Its an easy fix and takes very little time. Best Wishes!

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Garmin periodically releases updated maps for its GPSdevices. The my Garmin website offers convenient access for managing yourGarmin devices and finding the map updates you need. Garmin offers threeoptions for map updates: free download, single-purchase download or lifetimesubscription. Regardless of which option you choose, the process to downloadmap updates to your Garmin is the same.TOOLSAND INTRUCTION NEEDED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM1 Connect your Garmin GPS to your computer. Locate theUSB ports on your computer and on your GPS. The GPS ports are typically on theback of the device and may be hidden by a protective cover or rubber cap. Plugone end of the USB cable into your computer and plug the other end of the USBcable into your GPS. Power on the GPS.2 Sign in to my Garmin(see Resources) with your username and password. If you do not have an account,click the Create New Account link to register your Garmin devices.3 Click the my Maps tab to display a list of yourregistered devices and their associated maps. Click the Map Downloads link todisplay a list of available map updates for your devices. Select PC Download orMac Download link.4 If you are alerted to run the Garmin CommunicatorPlug in, click Run. When the Plug in has detected your GPS and is ready todownload the map update, click the Launch Download Manager button.5 At the Save As prompt to save the map update, notethe location or select a new location to save the file. Click the Save button.6 When the Map Update file has finished downloading,click the Launch button.7 At the "Welcome to the Garmin Map Update"screen, click Next.8 After the Map Update USB Driver Check finishes, clickNext.9 Follow any instructions on the Map Update SuccessfulInstallation screen. Click Next.10 At the Software Data and License Agreement screen,select the checkbox to accept the agreement. Click Next.11 After the update installation finishes, click Finishto exit the program.12 Disconnect your GPS from your computer.Thanks.

Hello lelinda..... they update your software electronically. In other words, all of your maps are updated via a download using your present GPS and your computer.

The only problem I have with doing that is that your GPS is still not under warranty. Before you spend this $65, consider just getting a new GPS and putting the old one up for sale on ebay or craig's list. Joe

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with the unit Off......

connect your gps to your computer using the USB cable...... it will detect new hardware (usb)... minimise pop up box

next

go to www.mygarmin.com this site will detect your gps model...and let you update your map and software files..... you may be asked to register ..its free

it will say to download WebUpDater utility to transfer files to your gps....done

Where do i go and how do i download updated maps for my x3-03 gps and are they free downloads from nextar

i have a 300 that has not been updated i have my card in my desktop i cannot download new maps or updated tell me what i am doing wrong

Try using a different website where you can download the maps for free. These should work. If they don't, you might need a software update from the same web site before getting more maps: www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-20

download into your computer and save in your documents. Then hook your GPS into the computer and it should automatically start to download the new maps. Hope it works, that is what I had to do. Good luck