I don't know how to submit a tutorial, but here is my tutorial anyway:
If your Nuvi won't boot, despite all your efforts with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], and you are ready to ditch it, try the following:
Under Windows you can try to use programs likeSpoiler: click
Download the latest stable version as a zip, unzip it and run the installer. Once installed, run the program.
Spoiler: program screen
This image shows the program running, I used the default settings as set up on first run, *ensure* it is set to format the Garmin internal flash disk.
Set 1. Partition size to MAX
Set 2. Volume label to GARMIN
Set 3. Bootloader options to MS-DOS Bootable (IO.SYS) (CC3 and CC4DOSUFD)
Set 4. FAT32 and Boot as FDD (A: no MBR) only
Set 5. Untick copy OS files and untick BartPE -> drive
Click 6. Prepare drive.
These settings succeeded in returning my Nuvi 1340 from a non bootable state to a fully functional unit when coupled with the GarminCure procedure, IE:
Spoiler: click to see
Keywords: Nuvi, Garmin, nonboot, problem, Mac OSX, GarminCure, missing .system, boot problem.
Hey, thanks a million! I got a Garmin 1460 which I formatted to NTFS. Your instructions worked for me!
Only point to add is that I have to keep my finger on the top left corner of the screen at all times. The garmin rebooted once during the Updater.exe process, once reading "Software Loading" and another time reading "Loader Loading". After Updater.exe says OK. Unplug the GPS, and force shutdown as the unit still says "Loader Loading".
To startup, I have to hold 5 seconds or so.. everything else worked out fine. Thanks!
How to format nuvi using RMPREPUSB (Video)
This method work for me on Garmin nuvi 750
Settings
Max/GARMIN/Set part as non bootable/MS DOS Bootable/Boot as FDD/Fat 32/prepare Drive
Spoiler: video
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Hi,
I was not able view my drive, even if i press the Refresh button and was not able to press the Prepare Drive. Please advise, thanks.
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Wow! Worked great with my Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT.
For .gcd file used :
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the non MTK, 620 one.
Needed NO other software, other than GarminCure and PMPrepUSB.
Key was to hold top left corner with left hand and keep clicking on whatever prompts with my right. Updater even threw out an error message or two, but I just kept holding on, even when it seemed nothing was happening, clicked through the errors, and Updater installed and erased several things, after several minutes. When it finally said it was done, unplugged the GPS and it restarted!
Went to Garmin site and Garmin updated the rest. I do have LMT [ lifetime maps and traffic ] . I was ready to throw the GPS away. You [ everyone that made these software possible ] saved it!
Thanks a ton!!
Last edited by mcysr; 14th June 2013 at 03:51 PM.
@mcysr
Welcome to Gpspower, great first post!
Good to get feedback from someone who was prepared to persevere with curing even when there where some 'speedbumps' in the road. Good on you for working it out yourself and sticking with it rather than immediately posting for help at the first sign of trouble. That's the kind of positive first post we like to see from new members. Given you some 'Rep+' to encourage you to stay around. Obviously they breed 'em independent in that part of Ol'Virginny.
I hope you will keep with us and maybe help others now.
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Hi
Please if someone can help me out, i have a nuvi 205w, when i turn it on after a few seconds it flashes a white screen then reboots non stop in a loop.
I've gone through so many forums this week and tried so many things i just dont understand what to do.
I have downloaded all the software needed in this forums, i have done the garmincure3 steps.
i have done the following,
- downloaded nuvi2x5W_GCDFile__750.gcd
- make firmware on garmincure3
- switched on the device holding power button and top lefthand corner
- clicked webupdate.exe on garmin cure
the update steps work fine, after it updates it goes back into a loop i cant get to the step for the reprepusb software
please can someone advise me what im doing wrong or which steps im missing
thanks
Last edited by b224; 5th July 2013 at 06:22 AM.
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