Updating Garmin Nuvi to the latest version is no tricky task and it can be done using some simple methods. All you need is a high-speed internet connection for a quick Garmin update along with a rugged USB cable to connect your Garmin Nuvi to the computer. Once you fulfill all these requirements, here are the steps that you need to follow.
· Firstly, connect your Garmin Nuvi to the computer.
· Navigate to the Garmin support website and click Update my Garmin.
· Now you will be given an option to download the update from Garmin Express software, click over it and you will be redirected to the new website.
· Now you can install the latest updates on your computer.
· Once you complete all the steps, you will see a message “Your Garmin device is successfully updated”.
· Click Ok and exit the Garmin Express application.
On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.
Connect your Garmin® device to your computer using a USB cable.
Device connecting to a laptop by USB with arrows
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Enter an email address for product registration (optional).
Click save the device.
Click check for updates.
A list of available map and software updates appears.
Select the updates to install.
Click Install Now.
Device connected to a laptop with an arrow showing a download
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Regards, Bruce