Thread: IMPORTANT! If you want HELP in case of a bricked Garmin device, please follow this

1. Nuvi 1490, Firmware 6.30, HWID 972
2. Stuck on logo screen after plugging into a computer to update maps
3. The device is stuck on the logo screen, and when trying to update the firmware with a CURE firmware or official firmware the updater gives me a "The GARMIN device is unable to program the requested memory region." during the erasing phase of the update.
4. PC recognizes the gps as an unspecified device but only when connected in preboot mode
5. Any firmware I try to use gives me the same memory error. I've tried Quickcure 3 and the update was successful, but the device behaves the same way and I still can't get it into mass storage mode.
6. USB drivers are up to date
9. I can reach preboot mode
10. No NV backup

I did go through the procedure in "How to unbrick a nüvi" several days ago successfully and was able to unbrick and use the gps before updating maps, but it bricked itself as soon as I plugged it in to update.
Thanks for the help 😊