Firmware Update Fails

- Firmware update doesn't start or doesn't complete
? Receiver doesn't power up after the update.
? Error message appeared when confirming the firmware version.
Recovery method using USB method:
1. Unplug the AC power cable from wall outlet.
2. Insert the USB thumb drive which has the firmware data stored inside, into the USB port located on the front panel.
3. Press and hold the INFO key and keep it pressed while you plug the AC power cable back into the wall outlet again.
" USB UPDATE " will appear on the front display. Then, release the INFO key.
4. The update will start automatically.
5. When " UPDATE SUCCESS " appears on the display, firmware update is completed.
Power off the receiver and remove the USB thumb drive.
6. Confirm updated firmware version.

- Error message appeared during the update
Cause: For some reason, the receiver can't read the firmware data.
Method: For your solution, check the following
[Update through Internet]
? Check Internet connection.
Check if the Internet connection is working by playing an Internet radio station.
(See owner's manual for details)
[Update by USB thumb drive]
? USB thumb drive is connected properly to the receiver.
? USB thumb drive is not password protected.
(AV receiver cannot read data from a security protected USB thumb drive)
? Make sure the USB thumb drive is inserted before the receiver is powered on for the update.
? The firmware data is stored in the root directory of the USB thumb drive.
? There is no other data except the firmware data in the USB thumb drive.
? No folders are created in the USB thumb drive.
Else, retry the update by USB using another USB thumb drive.

I don't think updating the firmware will solve the problem however if you want to try you can update the firmware by connecting your satnav to the computer and downloading webupdater from http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27 When you have it set up it will automatically check for the latest version of software for your satnav. I don't think that will solve your problem though. The satnav will only show road names that are on the map.

Before trying to update the software try this solution first. On the satnav press Tools, then Settings, then Map. Under Map Detail press whatever it says and you'll get a list of options. Press Most. This will show the most map details and will show any roadnames that are on the map.

With unit Off

plug unit into computer with usb cable

go to www.mygarmin.com to update firmware

You need the CD that came with the GPS and install the Magellan software first.

Dan, download from jungleghost.com and reload the same firmware FORCED UPDATE software and rewrite over the firmware.

To do this just attach the GPS to the computer and turn it on and set it for Connect to PC.

Then fire up the firmware software and let it do its job.

JG

Hi there,

You need to download and install this update (firmware). This will correct the problem. If you cannot get the system connect to the PC try installing the software directly to the SD Card.

Follow the below link to download new firmware -

http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00639-10

Good Luck!!

Thanks

There are two steps for the firmware update - two bad Garmin doesn't warn people upfront.

The first update is preparing for the ANT stick - it takes about two minutes.
The second step is the core of the firmware(software per Garmin) update which takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on how busy the Garmin Connect site is.

Since you already got through and got the "unsuccessful" message, I assume you already know how to start the update properly.
To finish it - Make sure you do not interrupt the process, just let it run through the 2 steps mentioned above.  And be patient - the 2nd step follows the 1st step automatically.  Don't touch the bezel and change screen during the update, just leave it alone.  It took me a few times to get it done successfully because after the 1st step finished, I started to flipping screens to find out if it get updated to ver 2.50, before I found out there would be step 2 coming automatically.
If you see the process bar moving after the 2nd step and see "software loading" you are in for good.

Hope this may help.

Have you tried firmware update for your gps .
If you have not tried it try to update the latest firmware .
By updating firmware your problem can be fixed .


Link for updating firmware select your model


hope this helps .

Chipset "G" is an update of the GPS firmware for the SiRFstarIII receiver in the flip up antenna. I would update the firmware because it has updates to help improve satellite acquisition.

- Jim

There should be a firmware update, i will try to find it