Thread: Bricked my Dakota 10! (solved with kunix's cure)

Originally Posted by ddabcd277

Try on different USB Port.

P.P.: kunix tool is universal it would help you.

GarminCure3 - maybe, but unfortunately, QuickCure3 isn't universal. For example, it doesn't put eTrex 20 into the mass storage mode. I suppose it's because of that forced mass storage mode.
That's why I want it to be tested on Dakota.

Originally Posted by ddabcd277

Try on different USB Port.

P.P.: kunix tool is universal it would help you.

I've tried on three different ports. I'll check out kunix tonight.

Just to be sure, have you installed Garmin USB drivers?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Originally Posted by kunix

Just to be sure, have you installed Garmin USB drivers?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

[Slaps forehead with open hand]. Oh wow, do I feel stupid. I assumed that the drivers had been automatically installed because the first time I connected the unit to my computer the "device sucessfully installed" dialogue box had popped up and I was able to connect and transfer data without any problem dozens of times in the week preceding the bricking of my device. However, after I clicked on the link you provided and installed the drivers, the updater was able to recognize the device and the forced upgrade worked exactly as it should have.

That being said, I'm really sorry I didn't try out kunix's tool - I would have but the forced upgrade did the trick and I didn't want to push my luck. Thanks so much to everyone for their help - I'm grateful beyond my ability to express the sentiment.

Originally Posted by catymag

Kunix's cure can't boot, after removing faulty files from dakota, flash original firmware.
Read with care cure thread.

sent with my phone

Yes Catymag,
But it do not go to Mass Storage Mode. It stays Loader Loading, after flashing the quickcure.
It says "successfull update , but stays Loader Loading.

Originally Posted by catymag

Not sure quickcure can work with Dakota, it has been tested on nuvis only from what I can read in kunix's thread.
Use "normal" GarminCure3 tool.
Follow instructions to get preboot in Dakota in this thread and then step by step how to flash it with normal cure in:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
and
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Yes Catymag,
I've tried the Cure 3, but it also hasn't worked. It gives me back an error message.

Originally Posted by xclaudio

Yes Catymag,
I've tried the Cure 3, but it also hasn't worked. It gives me back an error message.

Thank you Neil,
I will try and let you know!