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    Helping a clueless newbie - can't install maps on my Nuvi 255w

    First off, I hope this is the right section. I tried following lots of tutorials, but they didn�t help me.

    I have a Nuvi 255w with NO maps on it.
    I downloaded the City Navigator North America NT 2013.30 original untouched GMAP installation (FID/MapID = 2775) and then extracted its content to a local folder.

    From now on, I have no idea on what to do next. I�m pretty sure this is already covered here on the forums, but I really don�t know which tutorial I should follow (I tried a lot, I swear, maybe it�s because I�m stupid or Brazilian � or both lol).

    So if you guys could give me any directions I would really appreciate it. You don�t have to write a new guide for me here, just point which I have to follow, what programs I should have/download and I�ll figure out the rest.

    Thanks a lot for your help.

    Best regards

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    Let me just say this once more: I searched a lot, I read a lot also… it’s been 3 days since I started trying to install the map on my Nuvi… this has nothing to do with being lazy, I just don’t get the stuff here cause I dunno what instructions I should be following. Once again, thanks for the comprehension and all the help.

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    The folder GMAP is for PC....and with the program MapSource or MapInstall, the shortcut-map send to device or SD.

    You have to follow this tutorial [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
    Extract:
    Have you downloaded a Mapsource Gmap folder ?


    copy it in:
    (in XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\GARMIN\Maps) or
    (in Vista, Windows 7 - C:\ProgramData\Garmin\Maps)
    You'll have your map in Mapsource.
    To unlock use:
    [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
    or
    [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
    After [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
    ....and other tips [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

    Or use map Locked IMG (Unlock with gimgunlock r.0.3) or Unlocked IMG....just for your device.

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    Thanks a lot for your help and fast reply; I got the MapSource to finally open the map I downloaded (I had no idea until now I had to extract it to a specific folder). I'll try to follow those guides now and if something comes up I'll ask here once again.

    BIG THANKS!

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    Ok, need help now... After I unlocked the map using the tool "UnLock MapSource 2.5", the MapSource won't load the map anymore...

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    Try on MapSource View>Switch to Product>.....choice your map.....and use zoom+ and -

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    Wow, you are just so great. Thanks a lot once again. Now I guess I will be able to finish it on my own! hahahaha
    One "final" question (not sure if other may come up later lol): I saw this video tutorial available on one of the links of your first reply... I can select just a small amount of the map I want? Like... just one state? Will that really work? MANY, MANY THANKS!

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    Ok...click LIKE om my post
    Sample (simply....!!) shortcut base from/for MS:
    [hide]
    [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
    [/hide]

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    I wish I had 100 "thank you" or "like" buttons so I could click them that much.
    I got it all and my GPS is now working like a charm. One final question - I guess this is not the place, but whatever: where can I find and download the POI for Orlando/FL?

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    For speed-cameras see Cyclops and SCDB (for country) here [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

    For POIs generalist here [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

    ....or other sites as GPSPASSION,GPSDATATEAM,POIPLAZA,etc....or/and st. Gugol..

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