Firmware patch for Garmin Drive 61

**Philipych** · 8th June 2018, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by premmood

Hi
I havetaken the originl .gcd file from my backup and converted it to a .rgn file using the RGN tool , then used the update program when the Garmin was attached to my PC. Everything goes well and i get a message that says "update sucessful" but whenthe Garmin restarts it is still the same "sysyem software missing".
What else can i do?

@premmood, check your private messages

**premmood** · 27th June 2018, 01:56 PM

Hi
Sorry for the delay.

I got the original GCD file that i had copied from the Garmin . I used the RGN tool to convert it to an RGN file.
i renamed the file 258701000380.rgn and used the UPDATE.exe program.
It loads the file and says SUCESS but when the device restarts it still says "system software missing" What am i doing wrong.
Plrease help

**Philipych** · 27th June 2018, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by premmood

Hi
Sorry for the delay.

Plrease help

When will you read your private messages?

**fireman7** · 11th September 2018, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Philipych

You must flash the device with the original firmware in the pre-boot mode. The firmware file in rgn format. Connect the device to the computer and wait for updater.exe to see the device!!! Then press "Ok". Do not press the top left corner of the display.

P/s If you have difficulties, then write. I'm ready to help))

Hi, I am at the same boat! I just flashed the firmware all OK, but when loading a downloaded map, "Cannot unlock maps"

here is my patched :

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

**Korabi** · 30th May 2018, 11:49 AM

post me your firmware original i cant look your device, when you deleted the gupdate .gcd have software missing,

**Philipych** · 30th May 2018, 10:39 PM

@premmood, see pm

**Butters** · 11th September 2018, 10:39 PM

@fireman7
A message on start up "Cannot unlock maps" means you have a LOCKED map on board or in a media card. When using original firmware the message will be "Maps are corrupt and cannot be used ...." so it seems your patch is successful if you don't see that one. BTW, your Zippyshare file no longer exists there.

**maxili** · 11th July 2019, 04:49 AM

I hope thread is not so old. Who will help me to solve same situation as premmod's? I always get error system software missing, even after converting gcd ti rgn and successful update in pre-boot.
I tried to patch firmware and bricked it. :P So, someone please help me to revive a poor device? :P
Here are all stock informations about device:

Model: Garmin Drive 61
Hardware ID: V4 M4v3 P8 8GB CB S06 A6 RT BT
Device ID: [Removed]
Software version: 6.00

PartNumber>006-B2587-00</PartNumber> (took from original device xml file), so HWID is 2587

Thanks in advance

**Butters** · 31st July 2019, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by maxili

I always get error system software missing, even after converting gcd ti rgn and successful update in pre-boot.
I tried to patch firmware and bricked it. :P So, someone please help me to revive a poor device? :P
Here are all stock informations about device:...

System Software Missing in it's most benign form simply means that the flash has been incomplete. In such a case the device defaults to preboot mode and re-flashing either the original firmware or properly-patched firmware as an RGN file via Updater.exe will restore it. Go to this thread and follow the guide if such re-flashing original firmware doesn't help: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. At it's most problematic the device may be 'hard-bricked' due to an incorrect software being flashed previously. Double check the HWID with [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] if preboot mode is available to it. Due to the similarity in names and closeness of HWID numbers there is a real risk of DriveSmart 61 (HWID 2588) and Drive 61 (HWID 2587) firmware being accidentally cross-flashed.
PS: IMPORTANT: You should edit your original post to remove or disguise your Device ID (UID).