Thread: Garmin Nuvi 42 update problem, not recognized by Garmin Express or Windows

Often the USB socket gets damaged or the contacts on the PCB break away which [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] ,if that is the case it can be worth trying to plug the device in to your laptop and manipulate the micro USB plug gently while it is in the socket of the device to make connection.
Please confirm this device has Lifetime map updates & currently has old maps for the region you want on it or else it is going to be a waste of time.

Substitute your device ID in the garmindevice.xml

Spoiler: Put your device ID into garmindevice.xml

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Then place on a clean/empty FAT 32 formatted SD card in a folder called Garmin.
Use Garmin Express to update the maps on this clone of your device.(I used the example of Central Europe )

Spoiler: Arrange & rename the files as shown.

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Edit: popac86 posted it was successful and included a picture.