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    Unhappy new Nuvi 2597LMT

    Hi,
    I just got new Nuvi 2597LMT with Europe lifetime map, I have 2 problems:

    1- Can't see .system folder even after showing the hidden files from windows.
    2-I copied an unlock img file into SD card it give me the message "can't unlock map"once I start my garmin, the same img file worked perfectly on other nuvi device.


    please help me out as I am a beginner in Garmin

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    1) [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

    2) Unlockers don't work with all new devices.
    Ref:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ], particularly [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
    Run Express and update your original map [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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    thank you for prompt reply...

    So there is no way to unlock the img file with my garmin ?????

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    Quote Originally Posted by iali View Post
    thank you for prompt reply...

    So there is no way to unlock the img file with my garmin ?????
    Actually no
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    Most likely, iali has nuvi 2597 with HWID: 2077

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    Quote Originally Posted by catymag View Post
    Actually no
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    Guys,

    I'm planning to get 2599;
    would it be able to install City Navigator from the forum links?
    or is that why iali tried to unlock the device (and it's not possible atm)?

    thanks

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    No, it won't work to unlock maps using gimgunlock in some new devices and unfortunately 2xx9 series [including your 2599] are affected as confirmed in catymag's post you quoted. See also the post which is linked by catymag in Post #2 above, i.e. this info:
    It unlocks NT (not NTU) IMGs in some 2014 devices, but not working with all new devices 2xx9 and probably in most of newer devices firmware
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    Thanks Neil, it's clear now.

    BTW do you know, if I purchase City Navigator, do I get its updates for free (as I will for maps with LifeTime)?
    There is no info at
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    £74.99 CN makes the device price almost double...:-)

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    I notice your location is UK. Are you buying a device from US or somewhere other than UK/EU? I ask because afaik the only 2599 offered in UK is the 2599LMT-D [T-D means Digital Traffic and LM means Lifetime Maps] and it comes with full EU as OEM.
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    Neil,

    correct - I'm buying in UK - Europe version. Does it mean I don't have to buy Navigator to have detailed POI?

    I use TomTom for years, and now I decided to upgrade for sth with Live Traffic (which seems to be so useful), but their newest models don't work with iOS 8 properly.
    I chose G2599 Europe, and now, as I understand, for detailed POI and buildings info, I need addition like CityNavigator. Am I correct?

 

 

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