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Yes, because GE cannot recognise a device which is unable to attain MSM as I mentioned.Originally Posted by lotos
So in that backup you should have a file named GarminDevice.xml then. Try this:.... There is a backup.
- Take a CLEAN USB flash drive or media card formatted only as FAT32 and create a folder named GARMIN on it
- Copy the GarminDevice.xml into the folder
- Open the copied XML in any text editor and look for this: <SoftwareVersion>xxx</SoftwareVersion> (where "xxx" will be 3 numerals - e.g. it will show 268 if it's running V2.86 which is the latest version .... I think)
- Change the version to a lower version - e.g. use 262 if it's presently 268 - then save the changes
- Plug the media into your computer and start GE to see if it accepts it as the actual Venu
It doesn't always work with modern devices, but if it does fool GE it should offer to "install" the latest fw version and you'll then find a fresh gupdate.cgd in a newly created .System folder on the media. Ensure that your computer is set to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
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