Thread: Kenwood DNX9990HD: Loading 2014.30 Maps on Internal Memory - It Works!

Good day....

Like post #56, I too have a DNX6180 and need to try to update the mapping. It does NOT have but a USB plug at the back of the unit. I extended it into the glove box when I installed it (as I have several DNX/DNN type units in other vehicles that work similar) which was a life saver.

I followed most of the posts... And would like to note some key facts;

On my USB drive:
/Garmin
- GarminDevice.xml (uploaded from unit originally)
- gmapsupp.img (CN 2019.10 map)
- gmapsupp.gma (borrowed from CN 2017 map I had)
- gmapsupp.unl (borrowed from CN 2017 map I had)
/Garmin/XX
- G2S/ xx.g2s
- JCV/ xx.jcv
- PNX/ (no file)
- SID/ xx.sid (7 files)
- SQlite/ xx.db

All the xx files, were from the splitting of the unlocked gmapsupp.img file via gmaptool.

... worked like a charm!!!!

Thank you all for this forum, and this thread. It sure helped!!!

I called Garmin, and they told me the DNX6180 is no longer supported and last update available was in 2015. That, there is NO WAY for me to update the maps. And I know better, as I've taken a unit like this apart long ago to find the internal micro-SD card... unhide the files, and update the map directly. BUT... it was a pain in the butt. This is SO MUCH easier!!!

THANK YOU!!!