Thread: Garmin devices preboot mode

Garmin devices preboot mode

Note that computers must have Garmin USB Drivers loaded for Garmin devices to be recognized in preboot mode. Get the latest here: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].

New Nuvis must be set as Storage Mode by Diagnostic Page / MTP settings-
From volume page , hold on right upper corner for some seconds.
More here:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
more infos on preboot, pictures and easy instructions about Updater usage here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

and

Pre-Boot for 'On the Road' navigation devices Garmin series nuvi, dezl, zumo:

Spoiler: CLICK

NOTE:
(1) Many units can be put into pre-boot mode by holding the screen in the correct spot and plugging in the mini/microUSB with the lead already connected to the PC [preferably a rear port]. This method does not require the device to be turned on by the on/off button.
(2) When pre-boot is accessed by holding the screen, if flashing is not commenced quickly using updater.exe then the nuvi will move from pre-boot mode to the calibration screen and then re-boot.
(3) If the nuvi is not bricked, entering the hidden pages by pressing and holding the battery symbol and then connecting the USB lead will access pre-boot for an extended period in some series.

Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 2xx & 2xxW series. 200(W), 250(W), 260(W), 270:



1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press and hold the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Click and hold down the power button.



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 2x5 & 2x5W series. 205(W), 215(W), 255(W), 265(W), 275, 285W & nuvi 465:

1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Start the navigator

Note: In older versions of the firmware and in some versions of devices is the same than in series 200, 200W .



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 7x0, 7x5:


1.Turn off Nuvi.

2. Hold finger on the upper right corner of the screen.

3. Slide to Power on, Slide to lock, and quickly Insert USB cable."

Note: 7 Series nuvi units can be notoriously difficult to flash using the above method. Only 10 seconds of preboot time is available before the unit moves out of preboot to the calibration screen so it's imperative that flashing commences quickly. For some tips and quirks read posts #15 through to #24. If the unit's not bricked, the easiest way is to press and hold the battery symbol on the main page for ~6 seconds to enter the hidden menu because then the unit is in preboot and will maintain it so flashing can be done more leisurely.



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 3x0:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Click and hold down the power button.



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 6x0:

1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Click and hold down the power button.



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 5x0 [and zumo 2x0]:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Click and hold the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Click and hold down the power button.



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 11x0, 12x0, 13x0, 14x0:

1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Turn on the navigator still holding the upper left corner of the screen





Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 30, 4x, 5x:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Turn on the navigator still holding the upper left corner of the screen



Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 2xx5; nuvi 2xx0 [including dezl 560]:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Turn on the navigator still holding the upper left corner of the screen

NOTE: For nuvi 2599 see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] for differing procedure.


Pre-Boot for navigators nuvi 34x0, 35xx, 37x0:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Turn on the navigator and press in the middle left of the screen (over the letter "G" of the Garmin logo [~40mm in, 25 mm down] for 37x0, on the "G" [~40 x 40mm] for 34x0/35x0):

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Using your thumb holding both on and over should work for both series. Keep on holding the screen. 35x7 shown below:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]



Pre-Boot for navigator nuvi 5000:


1. Have the navigator OFF.

2. Press the upper left corner of the screen.

3. Connect via USB to PC while still holding the upper left corner of the screen.
NOTE: nuvi 5000 lacks an internal battery so cannot power on without an external source.


Pre-Boot for navigator zumo 660:


1. Turn off the navigator.

2. Press the LOWER left corner of the screen .

3. Turn on the navigator still holding the lower left corner of the screen + power button.

Pre-Boot for outdoor/cycle navigation devices Garmin:

Spoiler: CLICK

Pre-Boot for navigators GPSMAP 62 (s) (c) (t) 78 (s) (c) (t):

1. Turn off the navigator.
2. Hold down arrow "up"
3. Turn navigator holding the arrow "up"
Note: "You can also hold down the" Enter "



Pre-Boot for navigators Oregon 200, 300, 400 (t), 450, 550:

1. Turn off the navigator.
2. Click and hold down the power button.


Pre-Boot for navigators Etrex 10,20,30:

1. Shut down the navigator
2. Click and hold down the joystick
3. Turn on navigator holding the joystick


Pre-Boot for navigators Montana 600, 650:

1. Turn off the navigator.
2. Click and hold down the power button.


Pre-Boot for navigators Oregon 600, 650:

Remove all batteries from your Oregon 6xx
2.Connect the Oregon 6xx to your computer with a USB cable
3.As the Oregon 6xx powers up and begins the boot process, immediately press and hold the power button without disconnecting the USB cable


Pre-Boot for navigators Edge:
before connecting the Edge USB press and hold (keep it pressed) Lap/Reset button

NOTE: From Garmin FAQ:

Press and hold the appropriate button(s) [then power on while holding]

• Alpha 100, Approach G3/G5, Dakota, Montana, Oregon or Rino 600 series: POWER
• Approach S1/S2, Astro 320, Colorado, fenix, Foretrex 301/401, GPSMAP 62/78, tactix: UP
• Approach S3/S4: MEASURE
• Approach G6: GREEN
• eTrex 10/20/30 : HOLD THUMB STICK UP

Note: Pre-Boot mode in Monterra and nuvi 2585
In Garmin devices running Android Pre Boot mode is not detected.