NUVI 255W Updater not working(shuts off within 1 minute or when finger is removed)[Solved]

**aaronenetic** · 2nd March 2013, 11:40 PM

Hey guys,

The initial problem I am trying to fix is my Garmin shutting off at the "Loading Maps" page.

First I attempt to get in pre-boot mode by: Pressing the top left of my screen, then powering the device, while holding it still the "Garmin" logo blinks. It doesn't say "pre-boot" or "system" just the logo. But anyway, I plugged in the USB to it. I get the initial windows notification sound and Updater detects the nuvi, I then proceed in clicking OK to begin the update. At that point, the loading bar goes to 100% -> my Garmin disconnects -> a black but lit screen comes up and I have to power it off. I then get this error message:

The log:

Code:

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So that failed many times. I then tried with GarminCure3, the same procedure, but instead of loading it just says: "Update not available" then the Garmin disconnects after a couple of seconds.

And this is the important part: IF I REMOVE MY FINGER FROM THE TOP LEFT DURING ANY OF THIS THE DEVICE AUTOMATICALLY DISCONNECTS AND RESTARTS OR IT GETS STUCK IN THE USB MODE WITH AN IDLE LOADING BAR. I have approximately one minute to try to do anything before it disconnects.

Background information: Updated an SD with the 2013.20 ipmark North America NT CN map. And it worked for a couple of weeks, but this recently happens.
I also remove the SD card during trouble shooting.

The .rgn files I'm using is the Garmin Nuvi 2x5 7.20 and I've tried 4.60 a couple of times.

Can anyone help? Thanks.

Best regards.

**lolypop000** · 2nd March 2013, 11:52 PM

You must use file for nuvi 255W not 255

Try with this:

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**aaronenetic** · 3rd March 2013, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by lolypop000

You must use file for nuvi 255W not 255

Try with this:

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Hey thanks,

I tried it and got: "No updates available for your product"

**Giomen** · 3rd March 2013, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by aaronenetic

The .rgn files I'm using is the Garmin Nuvi 2x5 7.20 and I've tried 4.60 a couple of times.

The first questions: Where you got RGN files? Are you sure what they is for your ID of device? Nuvi 2x5 have a 4 different models and each of it need for properly RGN - Nuvi 255, Nuvi 255 MTK, Nuvi 255W, Nuvi 255W MTK.
The second is warning: If you Nuvi have the software of 5.10 and above now when you "successful" load a version 4.60 RGN to it you would get the one outcome - your Nuvi would be died.

**aaronenetic** · 3rd March 2013, 02:15 AM

I'm sure it's the Nuvi 255W. It just keeps shutting off.

**aaronenetic** · 3rd March 2013, 02:35 AM

No luck... I'm sure it's a Nuvi 255W

**catymag** · 3rd March 2013, 02:48 AM

you must be sure about HWID
to know it use this:
g7towin.rar (329 KB)
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unrar , run it, in Configuration/General choose USB, in preboot mode plug in your usb cable in the gps, in program GPS tag choose Get GPS id.

**Giomen** · 3rd March 2013, 03:34 AM

So aaronenetic, you can see SW version in program above. Do not hurry!!!

Or you can send Serial Number for device recognize. The best if you do it in Private Message...

**lolypop000** · 3rd March 2013, 11:51 AM

If you still have " no update " message then you have MTK

Try with this:

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**aaronenetic** · 3rd March 2013, 03:53 PM

Hey guys,

Whata' ya know the MTK update worked. I used GarminCure3 to load it, then I tried to load the firmware again with the updater and now it's just stays on the "Garmin" screen.

UPDATE: I loaded the original firmware opposed to the cure, and it now I'm back at it shutting off at "Loading maps"

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