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Welcome to GPSPower. This is an easy fix now; you've done all the harder stuff. So please follow the Admin's advice above and once you've properly introduced yourself as this Forum's Rules require, we'll continue with the restoration of that old nuvi.
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I'm assuming you can now see the nuvi's internal space in Windows File Explore. If you've not already let it try to boot, please do that now and when it fully boots (might take a bit longer this first time) then turn it off. Now reconnect it to the PC. There should have been a folder named Garmin created with a file named GarminDevice.xml inside it. If so, here's your next steps:
- Place a basemap named gmapbmap.img in the Garmin folder. Get one here: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. V7 will work fine in your 255W.
- Connect the device to GarminExpress which will offer to replace its map entitlement and other essential files.
Post again if you need more assistance or if there hasn't been a Garmin folder and XML file self-created by the device.
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3rd April 2025, 02:21 AM #1Garmin/GPS Systems GMod.
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3rd April 2025, 06:26 AM #2Junior Member
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Hi Neil:
Yes the Garmin does show in File Explorer.
I started the Garmin but, theres nothing more than a splash screen showing the word Garmin on the display even after sitting for 5 minutes it does nothing more.
Just to make sure I plugged it into the PC anyway to check Garmin in file explorer and the folder is empty.
I've downloaded and unzipped the V7 basemap as mentioned.
I can create a Garmin folder in the Garmin device once connected to the PC. All I need now it would seem is the XML file to place inside it. Would this work?
Thank again.
Cheers
Jack
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