The Europe Map hangs at I am giving up for now. I will try again in a few months. Maybe Garmin will fix their software and server problems by then. My hard drive has plenty of space. I just installed an empty SD card in my Nuvi. No luck. I think my usb hub was defective Garmin Support says never use a USB hub. Slow internet does not explain the slow download, but the condition of Garmin's servers is still in doubt.
I really doubt that the Garmin programmers are at issue but having said that we don't know much about your hardware. But you have several things that need to be addressed, starting with your connection speed, which you say is K? You mentioned a possible bad hub; try plugging the Garmin directly into a USB port. Like many USB devices, hubs have speed characteristics. Is your hub USB 1,2, 3 or some sub-category of these like 3. Personally, I don't a hub should ever be in the transfer "path" if speed of transfer is a serious consideration.
On the subject of ports, do you know what the ports are on your computer? Again they can be USB 1, 2, 3 or a sub-category. USB cables; there are no less than four types, versions 1, 1. Each of these are capable of transferring at different speeds. What can you tell us about your PC? Make, model, RAM, hard drive size, how much free space is on the hard drive, etc.? I have in my hand two USB cords. Both are branded Garmin. One is th shorty that comes with the DriveSmart models, and one is the cable with the ferrite filter inline that came with the Garmin Express will immediately begin installing the updates, which may take up to several minutes to complete.
Follow the on-screen prompts to finish updating maps using Garmin Express. Disconnect the Garmin GPS device from your computer when updates are complete. Your GPS device will now be updated and ready for use. Part 3. Try uninstalling and reinstalling Garmin Express if the application fails to successfully update your maps.
An outdated or corrupt installation of Garmin Express can sometimes prevent your maps from being properly updated. Try disabling the firewall on your Windows or Mac computer if Garmin Express takes an excessively long time to update maps and never completes the process.
Try restarting your computer after Garmin Express installs any automatic software updates. Sometimes, you may have problems updating maps if you fail to restart your computer after installing automatic updates. This option can be useful if certain settings on your computer are interfering with map updates. Yes No. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 2. Was this comment helpful?
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You have to use BaseCamp computer application to install the map and then you create a region and finally upload the region to the GPS unit. Anonymous " talk to the folks at garmin No, If you have bought the card , it should work. I had to unlock mike card to get it to work. Yes but you have to transfer the entire directory map to meaning you have to copy from the old sd exactly the way they are to the new sd. I am unable recieve ur answer completly. Add Your Answer "why does it take so long to download garmin maps"?
Anonymous "Long for live update? My Garmin nuvi has been "updating software" since pm yesterday, directly to the Garmin. Should it take that long for Live Update? How long does Live Update take to update current maps? Close unnecessary programs that are currently running in the background. Update your old web browser. Disconnect any other device that is currently connected with your internet connection.
Once you are done with all these methods, then restart your system. Download the Latest Garmin Express Software. As we all know that Garmin map updates are launched numerous times a year.
So it is good to ensure that your GPS device runs the latest software version. If not, then download its latest version. There may be a scenario that your device has the latest software but, it shows an installation error. Check your Internet Speed. There is no doubt that for any type of download, a good internet speed is a must. Check the following things to download the Garmin map updates in just one shot. Ensure that you have fast and uninterrupted internet or wifi connection.
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