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

I managed to fix my unit after reformatting and reinstalling the language file. The biggest obstacle to fix my unit was to get in preboot mode, the instruction to get to that point aren't accurate for my unit. Here is what I have to do with my Drivesmart 50 LMT to enter preboot:

Hold power button until the screen goes dark and release it immediately, as soon as the Garmin logo shows up, touch (no pressure needed) the area between the G and A with your thumb and hold it there. "system" should appear followed by "software loading" while GarminCure3 flashes the unit. That works every time.

I could not have done this without the information in this site and I thank everybody that helped in creating and maintaining it.

Happy new Year!