Doing the happy dance! Your instructions were top notch. Oddly, the .SYSTEM folder never was visible on my computer, but I was able to find all the .img files with a quick search in Windows Explorer and finally free up wasted space in my internal storage. My Zumo 595LM runs like it's brand new! Thank you! 😊
Thank you very much for this post. It ended with hours of trying to reconnect my Navigator V to the Garmin Express after a reset. Excellent job. All the best from Brazil.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Do you know why my Garmin 2599 LMTD has a hard time finding a GPS signal. about 10 minutes every time I turn it on. After that it works normally. I tried resets and cold start.
thanks a lot u follow your instructions and u solved my problem.my devuce did not get detected. u contacted garmin thru email. but you did better yoy solve my oroblem!.thanks a lot. keep up the good works!
Thanks for the video! I have a DriveAssist 50 which wouldn't connect to a computer/ keeps power cycling when it is connected to a computer. According to the fault log in the hidden menu, this is due to bad memory handle on mtp main By changing it to mass storage mode I was able to get a stable computer connection to update the maps and software via both garmin Connect and base amp. Unfortunately reloading the software has not fixed the problem though as it still power cycles if I change it back to Mtp auto detect, but the mass storage setting is a good workaround!
Excellent, as usual! I had been wondering about that. Makes complete sense. I guess this characteristic is designed to help prevent files from being inadvertently delete/changed. Question: I deleted some unwanted voice files (not in .system). How to recover them if I never saved them off the unit? Is there a repository? ( I guess, how to reset/recover unit to initial system with complete set of files) Once again, your production is ace. 👍
Thank you for you kind comment, I truly appreciate it. About the voice you don't have to worry because you can get them all back by running Garmin Web Updater, not Garmin Express. If you need help I can make another video on that.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Yes, I can see that as well as in Express. I think I wasn't clear in my question, my fault. I should have asked, is there a way to restore ALL files as were initially on the GPS? This would include Themes, Keyboards, POI, Text. I see Vehicles can be downloaded as well as languages and voices. I'd even go to Maps as well. So, if one "accidentally" deleted everything, what is/are the process to restore to original specs? Again, excellent work.
@@N269 What is the exact model of your Garmin? I have archives of backed-up copies of all Garmin Drive Contents for different models of Garmin GPS devices, and I might have it for yours.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hola , mi ingles es muy malo, asi que te escribo en español, a lo mejor me harias el favor de traducirlo,...tengo un Garmin Navigator V BMW Motorroad, la cual a perdido todos los archivo,. Tendrias una copia de seguridad de la misma... Gracias y saludos.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 unfortunately I couldn’t find the FIT files which is what the Garmin site instructed to free up disk space on my Garmin Drive 52. I deleted the other language files so I have almost 1 gig of room
@@crustybastard8256 Also the Junction view files take up a lot of space and if you don't use them you can get rid of them. Junction view is good to have but only one copy of it is necessary. Sometimes when you update your Garmin the old Junction view lingers on the internal memory, despite the presence of the new JCV files.
Thank you for this video!! I'm on a MacBook Pro M1 Max using a Garmin 595LM. The internal storage is 93% full therefore, I can't even load a simple 50 mile route with 3 waypoints without it hanging at 40% when uploading "after BaseCamp." I had to diviate a little due to being on a MacBook but, thanks to your video, I was able to get to the System folder. Now I need to figure out what I can safely remove without turning it into a brick?? Thanks again! 😊👍
Thanks Tariq... Your techniques was working great through the 2022 updates... Just updated maps to 2023.10 on my Drive 51 and also no a nuvi 2595. Garmin has done it again and I cannot find the .System folder anymore. I need the JCV files. Any ideas/thoughts?
@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I've learnt so much from watching some of your Garmin GPS videos. Thank you for their useful content! I have two nuvi 2595 LMT units. The first unit, which I had years of saved addresses and scenic locations in, has begun to malfunction. The second unit has seen much less use, so I would not mind overwriting any content in the second unit. I wish I could move the list of saved locations (along with the names I'd assigned to them) from the first unit to the second unit. In your video you pointed out that the map file is typically the very large file with a .img extension. Would you happen to know if there is a specific file(name) containing the Saved addresses? Might I be able to copy that file (or files) from one unit to the other by simultaneously hooking up both units to a Windows laptop running Garmin Express? Thank you!
Greetings, thanks for the compliments. Yes, you can do that but not with Garmin Express, instead you need Garmin Base Camp Software which is free. Here is the link www.garmin.com/en-US/software/basecamp/
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you. A different issue came up: Despite enabling the "Mass Storage" under MTP in my 2595's settings, and enabling View Hidden Files in my laptop's folder options, when I explore the unit through my laptop's Windows Explorer I cannot see a System folder or any large .img files. Have you run into this issue and any suggestions to reveal where the 2595LMT's system files and map images are?
Just recently subscribed to your site and want to say thanks for all the great tips and tricks. I have just created a custom waypoint to use in Base Camp, is it possible to send this to my device. It's a Garmin Smartdrive 61 ? Steps from Garmin website say add to the Custom Symbols folder on the device but I cant find that anywhere.
Hi, thanks for your subscription, you need to enable the " Video Hidden Files and Folders" option on your PC Then run the PC as the Administrator. Also you can keep your Garmin connected to y our PC and BaseCamp should recognize it.
GARMIN always seems to have some problems, depending on what day it is. From not connecting, telling you the connection lead is incorrect, long delays, etc, etc, etc! Then it seems that some days certain features work, other days they don't. It's a bleeding pain!
This helped me with an installation problem on my nuvi 2689LMT. For some reason I was getting an error when it was updating the map which was being split between the internal memory and micro SD Card. After trying a couple times and even using a new card I was getting the error when it was done. When I powered on the unit it would say the maps couldn't be unlocked. After making this change the map installed fine without an error message and the unit had the updated map.
Tariq; Your videos have been very helpful to me. But I am having a problem that I have been unable to solve. Even Garmin was no help. Here is the problem: I have a Garmin 660 Lm motorcycle GPS that works as a GPS device (shows maps and tracking, etc), but if I attempt to connect it to a computer to add a custom route the computer will not recognize the device. The green loading bar starts to craw across the screen only to stop about 8 tenths of the away from the end.. I tried setting back to factory, a second computer. It does not show up on the (drive) section on the computers. I was wondering if you came across this problem before. Thanks in advance if you have any suggestions.
Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching them and find them very informative. As this is about system files and comments mention space, it brings up a question… Tried to get updated maps on a 2599lmt via Garmin express and wired into a laptop. The process stops saying there’s not enough free space on hard drive. Needs somewhere between 13-20 GB of free space on hard drive. That’s a huge amount of hard drive space needed. Also, it HAS to be on the hard drive C: …..can’t add an external hard drive , usb, or SD card on the computer, nor a micro sd card on the gps itself. When a gps with WiFi needs updating it CAN complete the map update if there is space on the micro sd card. I’m confused as to why they wouldn’t allow Garmin express to do the same as a unit with WiFi and if there’s enough space on the micro sd card to have the update work. Also, is there a workaround if there’s not enough C hard drive space? Thanks!
Thanks for your compliments. So the reason why it needs a lot of space on the heard drive is the additional files which are required for Garmin Map Source Application software. The map alone is only 4GB but the Junction View Files is another 800MB, the SID is another 1.2GB, and all the Voice files could add another 1GB or file size. When you do a direct WiFi update all these extras will not be loaded onto the GPS. Yes you could do a direct WiFi update of the maps, without connecting the GPS to a computer, but if the WiFi signal gets interrupted the whole things starts over. Meanwhile I don't recommend using Garmin Express for map update, try using GarminMapUpdater.exe
Hi, two things: - Didn’t explain myself well in the original post. Garmin has the technology to update 0:42 directly to an SD card ( via WiFi) if there’s not enough internal memory in the gps. Why don’t they use the same technology so you can update directly to a SD card in the gps if connected to a computer without enough space on its C hard drive? - Tried the GarminMapUpdater.exe method with two different GPS ( 2599LMTHD and 2555LM) and both failed with the message “ No unlocked maps were found on this device”. They both are lifetime map GPS’s so that doesn’t make sense. The 2555LM has 2022.20 maps installed which is the last time I did map updates. Back then the updates failed on the 2599LMTHD. That was out of the box never used prior, and now trying to update thru various methods has no maps. Maybe when you get a chance can you do a video on using the GarminMapUpdater.exe. Again, thanks for your help,
Thank you. I have the same Garmin but it no longer shows my maps even if I do updates. Can I fix the Garmin with your method of accessing the maps folder?
No problem, first try the easier way from the Garmin itself without connecting it to a PC by going to: Settings/Maps/My Maps/and make sure to check the box on the left side of each map. If that doesn't work then connect it to your PC and try using GarminMapUpdater.exe
I just fixed this problem thanks to this video. I went to update my maps and it told me there wasn't enough space and then I had no maps. Tried Garmin Express, no luck. Buy a 64 gig Class 10 Micro SD card, same problem. I left it alone and used Waze for a year which would tell you to drive around your own block seven times before it admitted you were at your location. Anyway, there was no map folder. Maybe it was on the small (8gb card) and when I removed it, the folder went with it? Either way, put the new card in, the unit formatted it. then I added a map folder via windows and tried the update. After a year of being stuck with collision detection only, I now have maps.
I have a smartdrive 66, I sealed it with silicon and made it water proof to use on my motorcycle. Used it for over a year with no issue. However I bought a cardo headset to my surprise the garmin connects only to say its not compatible with the headset. I contacted garmin was told I must buy their more expensive Zuma gps to use my headset. So basically they limit the ability to sell another device. Is there a way to modify the Bluetooth driver to be compatible with a headset?
Unfortunately you can't do that on a Garmin SmartDrive 66, you can only do it on Garmin Zumo GPS models. On some older models such as Garmin Nuvi 755, 765, 780 etc. They come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, then you can buy a cheap $10 headphone jack to Bluetooth adapter like this one www.ebay.com/itm/284569198861
I would like to purchase a new Garmin. I would like one with the latest navigation system. But I do not need to speak to the unit nor listen to music, get messages, etc. Strictly good navigation, don't want to pay for unnecessary fluff. Any recommendations?
Hi, all the newer models have extra stuff that you may never need. So I would go with the that has the largest screen and free Lifetime Map updates. This means shop for any model that ends with LM or LMT. For example Gamin Drive 50LM
Thanks, depending on the version of the firmware on it, the way you access the diagnostic page differs. Here are some common ways 1. Go to the volume control page then press and hold the upper right corner for about a minute or less. 2. Tap and hold your finger on the battery icon for about a minute or less. 3. Turn off the GPS Unit, then press and hold the bottom right corner of it while turning it ON with your other finger. Make sure not to accidentally delete all user data, because it will give you a pop-up window with the option to do so.
Hello, thank you for this great video. I have a twin Garmin Zumo XT - 2022. I did what you say but it does not show up as a hard drive on a Windows 7. Do you have any other solution as the Garmin service keeps me running in circles without me provide good solutions. In France, they are not all competent and I cannot do my updates with my old Windows 7 and my MacBook Air 2017 and my iMac. Good day, good health. THANKS. Didier Charente-Maritime France 👋👋👌
So this is a long shot but do you know the answer to this. I bought Garmin SD card with European region. When I go to Europe next month can I just pop this SD in and it will work? Or is there anything else I have to do?
I recommend that before you go to Europe first try the card at home to make sure the Garmin reads it and it will not say " Can't Unlock Maps". If it does say that then either the map is not compatible with your Garmin or it's not a Genuine Garmin Map.
Thank you for your answer Sir - Hello Sir, thank you very much for giving me the name of this WebUpdater application. On the Garmin Zumo XT GPS; we cannot enter the interfaces as on your video by pressing on the top right as you do; this does not open the internal advanced settings interface. With MacBook Air and the use of Garmin Express the update stops on the way, it disables the reading of the gps map. On my old Windows 7; the GPS shows up with the triangle logo in the tree view, but not like a real hard drive with the system folder (so I can't do anything about it). I recovered the update that I put on an SD support; but since I can't get into the root GPS hard drive, system folder, I can't change the update files (Gma, unl and img.) . I will try this WebUpdater application (it is said on the web that by using this application, we lose the GPS tracks; the favorites and part of the address book ??? Garmin France support has not given me the solution yet. That's a big thank you sir, good day good health I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again for everything. See you soon. Didier Charente-Maritime France. 👋🙂
You are very welcome and good luck with the project. Also checkout this link there are some useful tips and tricks www.expertgps.com/gps-receivers/Garmin-zumo-XT.asp
I just updated my Garmin Drivesmart 51 with the latest maps a few minutes ago. I notice there is NO LONGER a .SYSTEM folder in the root directory of internal storage. However, when I searched for .img files in the internal storage, it brought up ALL the .img files in the internal storage. Then, you must click on "open file location" of one of these files and then the .system folder, with all the contents, magically becomes accessible. Close it all out, and no longer see a .SYSTEM folder when you reopen the internal storage of the GPS with windows explorer. What kind of programming trick hides .the system folder UNTIL you search for something you know would be present in that folder?
You were absolutely right. I thought I had already enabled the system files view because I could already see the .jdminfo folder which looks like a system folder. When I double-checked and saw I had NOT enabled it, after enabling it the .System folder was visible. Thanks for correcting my mistake! @@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
Have follow your instructions on my deivesmart 50 lmt to have the hidden system folder on my computer and it works, had to format my computer and now the system folder desapeared and am unable to reinstall it even if i do the same processing that you teach. What is my other choice to regain it^
@@rc9572 Unfortunately, newer Garmin units are not compatible with older Firmware. Also, you can't switch the operating system on two different models, even if they are from the same era.
Hi is it possible to copy maps rom one garmin to another ?? I have one garmin with Europe maps which I would like to have on the second one that I have which only came with North America maps Regards
Hi, Unfortunately, each map is locked for the specific Garmin on which it is installed. You could copy it and transfer it to another one, but if you do the Garmin loads the maps but then it says " Can't Unlock Maps" and it will be useless. This problem is even more severe on newer models of Garmin on which even third-party unlocked maps will not work.
Thanks a bunch for this. One question: DriveSmart 51... Everytime I start my car, the screen brightness is reset to 60. In summertime and daylight, i immediately want to be able to see the screen when my backup camera is activated. But EVERYTIME I start my car, I got to scream the voice command: "Brightness, one hundred". Is there any "tweak" to make the 'default' settings for screen brightness to 100? Thanks for all your educational videos! Best regards from Sweden! 😊
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 - Aha! Okay, so it I inactivate the automatic mode (day/night) - it will remember my last setting? Is this the only way? Not possible to modify some file or something? Thank you!
@@tammerstedt There might be one more place to change some settings. Here is how you do it Go to the Volume Control button and press it Press and hold the upper right corner of the screen for about 30 seconds Now scroll through these advanced settings to see if there is anything about Display Brightness.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 - Thanks, but I tried. Only found a few MTP settings, some logs and other stuff. I guess I gotta set it to day mode in summertime to save that minute of irritation every morning I start the car in full sunshine.
@@tammerstedt There is one more setting that you might want to try which is the diagnostics screen. Here is how you access it Fully Charge the Garin so that it's running from the Battery Now turn it ON and press and hold the battery icon for about 30 seconds. You will get to the Diagnostic screen, Keep clicking next to see if there are any brightness settings.
I have a garmin nuvi 65lm device but it cannot be detected as a usb drive and cannot connect to garmin express on my laptop. My laptop uses dual os, windows 11 and windows 7. The default data cable is not there so I bought 2 mini usb cables but still can't connect with the laptop. I have installed Garmin drivers too. I can't update the garmin and install the map. Please help. Thank you
Hi, First make sure that your Garmin unit doesn't have WiFi, because if it does you don't need any USB Cable, the updates can be done through WiFi. If you don't have WiFi make sure that USB Cables are Data Cables which has 4 wires, and not a (Charge Only) cable which has 2 wires. If it is indeed the correct type of cable, then you must have a lose USB port on your Garmin, which requires taking it apart and re-soldering it. Thanks
Can I update the system from micro SD without Garmin Express? If possible, how? I tried looking for the update file and it was only on Garmin Express@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
Hi! Good Day!! What I did: I had connected the Garmin devise to my mac and wanted to delete all the data on the sd cards. But in error, I also formatted the devise. Issue: Now, I cannot detect the devise on Mac using an USB, it is not detected on GarminExpress either. What happens: The devise turns on and is stuck on "warning" page, on clicking "agree" button, it does not go to the next menu, just stuck there. What should I do to fix this? Product: Garmin DriveAssist™ 50LMT
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi Khalid, I tried the webupdater. But at the end, it give an error message saying files corrupt. I tried to uninstall and install back but same error. I tried formatting in a different format and tried installing again but the same file corrupt message.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 No. I cannot really say which files are corrupt. So here are the steps I take: 1. Start the gps in “system” mode by long pressing bottom right corner while the gps is starting 2. Garmin Web Updater recognises the gps and connects (only if it’s in the system mode) 3. I follow the steps to reinstall. 4. Web updater downloads the file and starts to update 5. Error message pops up saying “files corrupt”. Now, I don’t know which file it’s saying that is corrupt :( If you are okay, we could do a zoom call and I can point the camera to the screen? I really want to get my gps up and running (can’t afford another one right now).
I have a problem with the Diagnostic Page. After i successfully found it, the MTP setting isn't there. I searched for a solution but there is nothing on this topic. Do you know how i can fix it?
Hello, I wonder if I can change the direction of the blue tooth in my Müvicam LMTD. It goes from a cellphone to the Garmin to make it sound louder. However as I find that the volume of my Garmin's spoken drive-instructions is too low during a cartrip, I would like to pair it to a BT speaker but I don't know if this is possible. Can I change the direction via a hidden file? Does someone has an idea how I can do this? Before the Gramin I had a TomTom and this one I could pair with a BT speaker but as the TT didn't have a dashcam, I bought the Garmin, supposing he would do the same as te TT.. :-( Thx in advance, Geert
On that model you can't change the Bluetooth direction, however you can do it one all Garmin Zumo GPS models. The Zumo models are made for Motorcycles but they also work great in cars. They have Bluetooth Audio Transmission for the motorcycle rider to hear the instructions in their Bluetooth earpiece inside the helmet.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi, Thx for your quick answer. I have seen the Zumo but I like my Nüvicam with dashcam, just the volume is an issue for me. Maybe I'll try to open it and solder a wire to the Nüvicams' speaker, make a little hole in its case for a small cable that I can connect to a little amplifier/speaker. A little bit complicated but I guess the only satisfying solution (and cheapest since everything else works fine) for me.
@@geertvandroogenbroeck2663 Good idea, you can also use a mini BT transmitter inside the GPS like this one www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803310995487.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.3e7c6bb9sMdvgW&algo_pvid=3741bbda-e4c1-4fc8-a054-2afbac7e811c&aem_p4p_detail=202308130113435697445726622870010707513&algo_exp_id=3741bbda-e4c1-4fc8-a054-2afbac7e811c-13&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%212.10%211.91%21%21%212.10%21%21%402101e9cf16919144237192702e45d1%2112000026060430315%21sea%21US%21721036174%21&curPageLogUid=dkw5cwLUxD3H&search_p4p_id=202308130113435697445726622870010707513_14
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 thank u I already watched that video and hited like thumb hh anyway You didn't understand my question which is how to install truck map on car map gps like tomtom patch... special thanks to u from Morocco our teacher✌️✌️
@@omaropt5443, Unlike the TomTom GPS Garmin doesn't support Truck routing on their car GPS units. Only the models that start with Dezl support Truck routing.
Hello Sir and thank you very much for your video , very usefull. Now I have an issue wirh a Zumo 396 with 50 routes in its internal memory and I´m not able to get to erase the route, many are corrupted. Iam working on a Mac. Do you, please, have any idea how to get to the hidden memory? The Garmin in europe just give the run around,. Thank you for your answer whatever it is pos o neg. Have a good day, Best Regards
Hi, Open Terminal by typing "Terminal" in the search bar. Then, enter the command defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES as an administrative user. Reinitialize Finder by rebooting or clicking Finder while holding Option and selecting Relaunch. This method can expose critical system files, so you can revert the setting by entering the same command with "NO" instead of "YES"
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thanks so much for your kind help. Terminal tells me "command not found" . This Garmin crap is so aggravating... The issue is really that the command ERASE ALL USER DATA leaves the routes out. This is the situation. Called Garmin Iberia(Spain) they have no idea , I mean lost in space. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP, REALLY.
@@wbrunol@wbrunol You are very welcome; in that case, try to borrow a PC from someone or buy a used Windows 7 Laptop for really cheap on eBay. You can find them fully working for under $50 here is an example www.ebay.com/itm/196479397748
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hello! I mas able to use a lap top using Windows. I followed your instructions on the video I las able to erase half the routes I wanted. I could not see the System folder. It is strange but I could not make it appear. I went folder by folder checking the size and eliminating files. Thanks you for your kind help. If you have any other recommendation it will be welcome. HAVE a Good wekend. Thank you so much.
Good morning! Just to let you know, I plugged in my Zumo to my Mac, opened the finder and Press Command + Shift + . (period) to make the hidden files appear. You can also do the same from inside the Documents, Applications, and Desktop folders. FYI . Gratefully😊😊
On the Nuvi 1300 1350 1390 1400 1450 1490 you don't have to do any changes on the GPS itself. However you do have to do the Windows Folder Options part, because the ( .system ) folder will be invisible otherwise.
Thank you very much for the time you took out for me! I have a garmin 65. Which was working fine but one day it suddenly stopped, I tried many times to turn it back on but it was not happening, finally I followed the video uploaded in CZcams, from 30 seconds reboot to all the options I got. Tried all that, finally it turned on but now on turning on garmin logo comes up and then loading map, after that it is not progressing, and it is not even connecting to the application on the computer, do you have any solution for this problem? Thank you.
@@user-ue2en6cl7b Sure, instead of using Garmin Express, try using Garmin Webupdater.exe and run all the updates it recommends except for the voice updates. Let me know if it helped; if not, I will tell you what to do next.
I did this with my Garmin Drive 60 and it bricked my Garmin. It will no longer boot to the main menu. I have tried everything.....It will turn on and I can get to "loading maps" but it never loads, it just stays there forever. Is there anything I can do to get it working again??
Yes, you can use GarminWebUpdater.exe to reinstall all the system files that are probably misplaced or accidentally deleted. Remember not GarminExpess but Garmin Web Updater.
@@Wilzon7777 Do the PreBoot with force install of the Firmware. If you have no idea what that is, watch my video linked below which shows how to unbrick a Garmin Nuvi 750. Although it is not the exact model it gives you an idea of how to unbrick a Garmin GPS unit. czcams.com/video/nfX2S2yvySY/video.html
Hi everyone, the 'next action" in the green bar on the top of the screen stopped working suddenly. Now It just shows "Continue to .....". My device is a Garmin Drivesmart 51. Software is updated and reset has been done 3 times. Is there any solution of this issue ? Thanks in advance.
Thank you for your reply. I'm trying to do the "Hard reset" by pressing the right top corner into Volume menu and then "Clear all user data". Is that correct ? (If yes, problem still exists).
@@SK-tj3yy You are welcome. No that is soft reset, hard reset is when you turn off the GPS. Then press and hold the bottom right corner of the screen while turning it back ON. Continue to hold the bottom right corner of the screen until you get the clear all data message. Press yes, restart the GPS, and see if that fixes the issue. NOTE: On some versions of the DriveSmart GPS it is not the bottom right corner but the top right corner or top left corner.
I followed your instructions, reset completed but the problem still persists. Is there any other action to do in order to solve the problem ? Thank you.
Thanks for the secrets. Garmin has never been user friendly . How can I clean internal memory? It does not load new routes saying interna memory is full
You are very welcome. So before you do that keep in mind that all your saved locations and trip logs will be deleted. If you still want to do it here is how. To clear system memory: Turn off the GPS, Press and hold the bottom right corner of the LCD screen with one hand while turning it ON with the other hand. Continue to press and hold the screen until you get the prompt to erase all user data, click yes and you are all good to go.
Wow great quick response... Yes of course I did do it on my PC,, that was what I meant by did it just like yours. I paused right at that point and then did mine the same, the .system file doesnt appear 😞
@@1badcj8 Make sure that you are logged in on your PC as the "Administrator" otherwise you will have limited access to system files or advanced folder options.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Yes sir I am the administrator and it is on and password protected, of course. Crazy,, I may just give up on the Garmin thing and go back to using my Tablet for navigating, easy and less headache 🙂
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I already tried it but it's another kind of menus for testing. Maybe something happened with this old 560 DEZL for truck when it has been updated. I really don't understand why I can see few of hidden folder, but not the system folder.
@@jonathancaouette3440 There might be firmware errors in your GPS, I recommend running Garmin Web Updater to refresh the firmware. NOT Garmin Express, but Garminwebupdater.
The most important files such as POI, Maps, JCV, SID are all hidden. So if you want to manually drag and drop new map files you will need to have access to the hidden files.
@@069vojkan Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town. So try enabling not only hidden files but also system files. In addition to that, log in to your computer as the administrator and not a regular user.
Doing the happy dance! Your instructions were top notch. Oddly, the .SYSTEM folder never was visible on my computer, but I was able to find all the .img files with a quick search in Windows Explorer and finally free up wasted space in my internal storage. My Zumo 595LM runs like it's brand new! Thank you! 😊
You are very welcome, I am glad it helped you
It doesn't show up on my computer either. What to do?
Thank you very much for this post. It ended with hours of trying to reconnect my Navigator V to the Garmin Express after a reset. Excellent job. All the best from Brazil.
Glad it helped, and Greetings from California
Thank you for creating this video. It helped me to find my IFTA reports.
You are very welcome. I am glad it helped!
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Do you know why my Garmin 2599 LMTD has a hard time finding a GPS signal. about 10 minutes every time I turn it on. After that it works normally. I tried resets and cold start.
Thank you! You saved me from throwing this thing across the room! I knew that folder was there!
Glad I could help!
Amazing! Got my 2013 Monterra bang up to date! Thanks a lot
I am glad it was helpful
Thank you very much for this great hint. Finally I can get rid off the old maps.
You are very welcome!
Thank you for putting this together. Very helpful
You're very welcome!
thanks a lot u follow your instructions and u solved my problem.my devuce did not get detected. u contacted garmin thru email. but you did better yoy solve my oroblem!.thanks a lot. keep up the good works!
You are very welcome, I am glad it was helpful.
Hello Sir, it's a Garmin Zumo, XT 2022. Have a nice day. Best regards. Didier Charente Maritime 🙂
Hi, I sent a link to you, regards.
Excellent, Thank you..
You are welcome!
Great video TY
Thank You!
Thank you man ❤
No problem!
Thanks! This work in nuvi 3460!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video! I have a DriveAssist 50 which wouldn't connect to a computer/ keeps power cycling when it is connected to a computer. According to the fault log in the hidden menu, this is due to bad memory handle on mtp main
By changing it to mass storage mode I was able to get a stable computer connection to update the maps and software via both garmin Connect and base amp.
Unfortunately reloading the software has not fixed the problem though as it still power cycles if I change it back to Mtp auto detect, but the mass storage setting is a good workaround!
Try updating it with Garmin Webupdater.exe instead of Garmin Express.
Excellent, as usual! I had been wondering about that. Makes complete sense. I guess this characteristic is designed to help prevent files from being inadvertently delete/changed.
Question: I deleted some unwanted voice files (not in .system). How to recover them if I never saved them off the unit? Is there a repository? ( I guess, how to reset/recover unit to initial system with complete set of files)
Once again, your production is ace. 👍
Thank you for you kind comment, I truly appreciate it. About the voice you don't have to worry because you can get them all back by running Garmin Web Updater, not Garmin Express. If you need help I can make another video on that.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Yes, I can see that as well as in Express. I think I wasn't clear in my question, my fault. I should have asked, is there a way to restore ALL files as were initially on the GPS? This would include Themes, Keyboards, POI, Text. I see Vehicles can be downloaded as well as languages and voices. I'd even go to Maps as well. So, if one "accidentally" deleted everything, what is/are the process to restore to original specs?
Again, excellent work.
@@N269 What is the exact model of your Garmin?
I have archives of backed-up copies of all Garmin Drive Contents for different models of Garmin GPS devices, and I might have it for yours.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hola , mi ingles es muy malo, asi que te escribo en español, a lo mejor me harias el favor de traducirlo,...tengo un Garmin Navigator V BMW Motorroad, la cual a perdido todos los archivo,.
Tendrias una copia de seguridad de la misma...
Gracias y saludos.
Awesome thanks very much!
My pleasure!
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 unfortunately I couldn’t find the FIT files which is what the Garmin site instructed to free up disk space on my Garmin Drive 52.
I deleted the other language files so I have almost 1 gig of room
@@crustybastard8256 Also the Junction view files take up a lot of space and if you don't use them you can get rid of them. Junction view is good to have but only one copy of it is necessary. Sometimes when you update your Garmin the old Junction view lingers on the internal memory, despite the presence of the new JCV files.
Thank you for this video!! I'm on a MacBook Pro M1 Max using a Garmin 595LM. The internal storage is 93% full therefore, I can't even load a simple 50 mile route with 3 waypoints without it hanging at 40% when uploading "after BaseCamp." I had to diviate a little due to being on a MacBook but, thanks to your video, I was able to get to the System folder. Now I need to figure out what I can safely remove without turning it into a brick?? Thanks again! 😊👍
You are very welcome, you can safely remove the Voice Files of different languages that you don't use.
Thanks!!!👍👍👍
You are very welcome!
thank You... i was trying to find a way to make space for my new maps... couldn't find it the default map locations... thanks !!!
You are very welcome!
Thanks Tariq... Your techniques was working great through the 2022 updates... Just updated maps to 2023.10 on my Drive 51 and also no a nuvi 2595. Garmin has done it again and I cannot find the .System folder anymore. I need the JCV files. Any ideas/thoughts?
After an update you need to redo the entire process by going back to the volume screen and setting it up to Mass Storage.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Did that BUT don't see .system folder in the device memory... So where are they hiding the system folder now?????
@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I've learnt so much from watching some of your Garmin GPS videos. Thank you for their useful content!
I have two nuvi 2595 LMT units. The first unit, which I had years of saved addresses and scenic locations in, has begun to malfunction. The second unit has seen much less use, so I would not mind overwriting any content in the second unit. I wish I could move the list of saved locations (along with the names I'd assigned to them) from the first unit to the second unit. In your video you pointed out that the map file is typically the very large file with a .img extension. Would you happen to know if there is a specific file(name) containing the Saved addresses? Might I be able to copy that file (or files) from one unit to the other by simultaneously hooking up both units to a Windows laptop running Garmin Express? Thank you!
Greetings, thanks for the compliments. Yes, you can do that but not with Garmin Express, instead you need Garmin Base Camp Software which is free. Here is the link
www.garmin.com/en-US/software/basecamp/
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you.
A different issue came up: Despite enabling the "Mass Storage" under MTP in my 2595's settings, and enabling View Hidden Files in my laptop's folder options, when I explore the unit through my laptop's Windows Explorer I cannot see a System folder or any large .img files. Have you run into this issue and any suggestions to reveal where the 2595LMT's system files and map images are?
@@petatube On your Windows computer you must be logged on as the Administrator.
Just recently subscribed to your site and want to say thanks for all the great tips and tricks. I have just created a custom waypoint to use in Base Camp, is it possible to send this to my device. It's a Garmin Smartdrive 61 ? Steps from Garmin website say add to the Custom Symbols folder on the device but I cant find that anywhere.
Hi, thanks for your subscription, you need to enable the " Video Hidden Files and Folders" option on your PC
Then run the PC as the Administrator. Also you can keep your Garmin connected to y our PC and BaseCamp should recognize it.
Well done
Thank You!
GARMIN always seems to have some problems, depending on what day it is. From not connecting, telling you the connection lead is incorrect, long delays, etc, etc, etc! Then it seems that some days certain features work, other days they don't.
It's a bleeding pain!
I know their product features and fanciness increased, but the quality dropped.
This helped me with an installation problem on my nuvi 2689LMT. For some reason I was getting an error when it was updating the map which was being split between the internal memory and micro SD Card. After trying a couple times and even using a new card I was getting the error when it was done. When I powered on the unit it would say the maps couldn't be unlocked. After making this change the map installed fine without an error message and the unit had the updated map.
Thanks for your feedback, I am glad it resolved the issue.
Tariq; Your videos have been very helpful to me. But I am having a problem that I have been unable to solve. Even Garmin was no help. Here is the problem: I have a Garmin 660 Lm motorcycle GPS that works as a GPS device (shows maps and tracking, etc), but if I attempt to connect it to a computer to add a custom route the computer will not recognize the device. The green loading bar starts to craw across the screen only to stop about 8 tenths of the away from the end.. I tried setting back to factory, a second computer. It does not show up on the (drive) section on the computers. I was wondering if you came across this problem before. Thanks in advance if you have any suggestions.
I need to know the version of windows that you are running
Gracias!
Denada!
my zumo xt MTP SETTING y see MTP MODE AND SHOW SYSTEM not MASS STORAGE thank you
Show System is the one you should choose.
Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching them and find them very informative.
As this is about system files and comments mention space, it brings up a question…
Tried to get updated maps on a 2599lmt via Garmin express and wired into a laptop. The process stops saying there’s not enough free space on hard drive. Needs somewhere between 13-20 GB of free space on hard drive. That’s a huge amount of hard drive space needed. Also, it HAS to be on the hard drive C: …..can’t add an external hard drive , usb, or SD card on the computer, nor a micro sd card on the gps itself.
When a gps with WiFi needs updating it CAN complete the map update if there is space on the micro sd card.
I’m confused as to why they wouldn’t allow Garmin express to do the same as a unit with WiFi and if there’s enough space on the micro sd card to have the update work.
Also, is there a workaround if there’s not enough C hard drive space?
Thanks!
Thanks for your compliments. So the reason why it needs a lot of space on the heard drive is the additional files which are required for Garmin Map Source Application software. The map alone is only 4GB but the Junction View Files is another 800MB, the SID is another 1.2GB, and all the Voice files could add another 1GB or file size. When you do a direct WiFi update all these extras will not be loaded onto the GPS. Yes you could do a direct WiFi update of the maps, without connecting the GPS to a computer, but if the WiFi signal gets interrupted the whole things starts over. Meanwhile I don't recommend using Garmin Express for map update, try using GarminMapUpdater.exe
Thanks very much for the explanation. I will try the GarminMapUpdater.exe
Hi, two things:
- Didn’t explain myself well in the original post.
Garmin has the technology to update 0:42 directly to an SD card ( via WiFi) if there’s not enough internal memory in the gps. Why don’t they use the same technology so you can update directly to a SD card in the gps if connected to a computer without enough space on its C hard drive?
- Tried the GarminMapUpdater.exe method with two different GPS ( 2599LMTHD and 2555LM) and both failed with the message “ No unlocked maps were found on this device”. They both are lifetime map GPS’s so that doesn’t make sense.
The 2555LM has 2022.20 maps installed which is the last time I did map updates. Back then the updates failed on the 2599LMTHD. That was out of the box never used prior, and now trying to update thru various methods has no maps.
Maybe when you get a chance can you do a video on using the GarminMapUpdater.exe.
Again, thanks for your help,
@@mariannelanger7423 No problem. I will do a video on that next week
Thank you. I have the same Garmin but it no longer shows my maps even if I do updates. Can I fix the Garmin with your method of accessing the maps folder?
No problem, first try the easier way from the Garmin itself without connecting it to a PC by going to: Settings/Maps/My Maps/and make sure to check the box on the left side of each map. If that doesn't work then connect it to your PC and try using GarminMapUpdater.exe
I just fixed this problem thanks to this video. I went to update my maps and it told me there wasn't enough space and then I had no maps. Tried Garmin Express, no luck. Buy a 64 gig Class 10 Micro SD card, same problem. I left it alone and used Waze for a year which would tell you to drive around your own block seven times before it admitted you were at your location.
Anyway, there was no map folder. Maybe it was on the small (8gb card) and when I removed it, the folder went with it? Either way, put the new card in, the unit formatted it. then I added a map folder via windows and tried the update. After a year of being stuck with collision detection only, I now have maps.
I have a smartdrive 66, I sealed it with silicon and made it water proof to use on my motorcycle. Used it for over a year with no issue. However I bought a cardo headset to my surprise the garmin connects only to say its not compatible with the headset. I contacted garmin was told I must buy their more expensive Zuma gps to use my headset. So basically they limit the ability to sell another device.
Is there a way to modify the Bluetooth driver to be compatible with a headset?
Unfortunately you can't do that on a Garmin SmartDrive 66, you can only do it on Garmin Zumo GPS models. On some older models such as Garmin Nuvi 755, 765, 780 etc. They come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, then you can buy a cheap $10 headphone jack to Bluetooth adapter like this one www.ebay.com/itm/284569198861
I would like to purchase a new Garmin. I would like one with the latest navigation system. But I do not need to speak to the unit nor listen to music, get messages, etc. Strictly good navigation, don't want to pay for unnecessary fluff. Any recommendations?
Hi, all the newer models have extra stuff that you may never need. So I would go with the that has the largest screen and free Lifetime Map updates. This means shop for any model that ends with LM or LMT. For example Gamin Drive 50LM
Great info, but I have a "dezl OTR 800", so my home screen is completely different! How do I find my Diagnostics Page???
Thanks, depending on the version of the firmware on it, the way you access the diagnostic page differs. Here are some common ways
1. Go to the volume control page then press and hold the upper right corner for about a minute or less.
2. Tap and hold your finger on the battery icon for about a minute or less.
3. Turn off the GPS Unit, then press and hold the bottom right corner of it while turning it ON with your other finger. Make sure not to accidentally delete all user data, because it will give you a pop-up window with the option to do so.
Hello, thank you for this great video. I have a twin Garmin Zumo XT - 2022. I did what you say but it does not show up as a hard drive on a Windows 7. Do you have any other solution as the Garmin service keeps me running in circles without me provide good solutions. In France, they are not all competent and I cannot do my updates with my old Windows 7 and my MacBook Air 2017 and my iMac. Good day, good health. THANKS. Didier Charente-Maritime France 👋👋👌
Hi, You need to use GarminWebUpdater.exe not Garmin Express.
Hi, thanks for this tips. Could you show me a way to get access into my Garmin 696 Folder ??
Hi, First you have to enable the " View Hidden Files and Folders" then double click on .system file and you will see it there.
SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA....
Greetings from California
THANKSSS
You are very welcome!
So this is a long shot but do you know the answer to this. I bought Garmin SD card with European region. When I go to Europe next month can I just pop this SD in and it will work? Or is there anything else I have to do?
I recommend that before you go to Europe first try the card at home to make sure the Garmin reads it and it will not say " Can't Unlock Maps". If it does say that then either the map is not compatible with your Garmin or it's not a Genuine Garmin Map.
Thank you for your answer Sir - Hello Sir, thank you very much for giving me the name of this WebUpdater application. On the Garmin Zumo XT GPS; we cannot enter the interfaces as on your video by pressing on the top right as you do; this does not open the internal advanced settings interface. With MacBook Air and the use of Garmin Express the update stops on the way, it disables the reading of the gps map. On my old Windows 7; the GPS shows up with the triangle logo in the tree view, but not like a real hard drive with the system folder (so I can't do anything about it).
I recovered the update that I put on an SD support; but since I can't get into the root GPS hard drive, system folder, I can't change the update files (Gma, unl and img.) . I will try this WebUpdater application (it is said on the web that by using this application, we lose the GPS tracks; the favorites and part of the address book ???
Garmin France support has not given me the solution yet.
That's a big thank you sir, good day good health I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again for everything. See you soon. Didier Charente-Maritime France. 👋🙂
You are very welcome and good luck with the project. Also checkout this link there are some useful tips and tricks www.expertgps.com/gps-receivers/Garmin-zumo-XT.asp
I just updated my Garmin Drivesmart 51 with the latest maps a few minutes ago. I notice there is NO LONGER a .SYSTEM folder in the root directory of internal storage. However, when I searched for .img files in the internal storage, it brought up ALL the .img files in the internal storage. Then, you must click on "open file location" of one of these files and then the .system folder, with all the contents, magically becomes accessible. Close it all out, and no longer see a .SYSTEM folder when you reopen the internal storage of the GPS with windows explorer. What kind of programming trick hides .the system folder UNTIL you search for something you know would be present in that folder?
Make sure your windows folder option settings are such that enables you to see both hidden folders and system files.
You were absolutely right. I thought I had already enabled the system files view because I could already see the .jdminfo folder which looks like a system folder. When I double-checked and saw I had NOT enabled it, after enabling it the .System folder was visible. Thanks for correcting my mistake! @@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
@@pzinser No worries ;-)
Have follow your instructions on my deivesmart 50 lmt to have the hidden system folder on my computer and it works, had to format my computer and now the system folder desapeared and am unable to reinstall it even if i do the same processing that you teach. What is my other choice to regain it^
So when you say you formatted your computer, do you mean you formatted the GPS internal Memory?
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 on Garmin drivesmart 50 is it possible to format that gps and install an old program, will it run after that?
@@rc9572 Unfortunately, newer Garmin units are not compatible with older Firmware. Also, you can't switch the operating system on two different models, even if they are from the same era.
Hi is it possible to copy maps rom one garmin to another ?? I have one garmin with Europe maps which I would like to have on the second one that I have which only came with North America maps
Regards
Hi, Unfortunately, each map is locked for the specific Garmin on which it is installed. You could copy it and transfer it to another one, but if you do the Garmin loads the maps but then it says " Can't Unlock Maps" and it will be useless. This problem is even more severe on newer models of Garmin on which even third-party unlocked maps will not work.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101Thank you ! That’s very clever from Garmin
Thanks a bunch for this. One question: DriveSmart 51... Everytime I start my car, the screen brightness is reset to 60. In summertime and daylight, i immediately want to be able to see the screen when my backup camera is activated. But EVERYTIME I start my car, I got to scream the voice command: "Brightness, one hundred". Is there any "tweak" to make the 'default' settings for screen brightness to 100?
Thanks for all your educational videos! Best regards from Sweden! 😊
No problem I am happy to help, so for this you have to put the display in " Day Mode" not in Night mode or automatic mode.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 - Aha! Okay, so it I inactivate the automatic mode (day/night) - it will remember my last setting?
Is this the only way? Not possible to modify some file or something?
Thank you!
@@tammerstedt There might be one more place to change some settings. Here is how you do it
Go to the Volume Control button and press it
Press and hold the upper right corner of the screen for about 30 seconds
Now scroll through these advanced settings to see if there is anything about Display Brightness.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 - Thanks, but I tried. Only found a few MTP settings, some logs and other stuff. I guess I gotta set it to day mode in summertime to save that minute of irritation every morning I start the car in full sunshine.
@@tammerstedt There is one more setting that you might want to try which is the diagnostics screen. Here is how you access it
Fully Charge the Garin so that it's running from the Battery
Now turn it ON and press and hold the battery icon for about 30 seconds.
You will get to the Diagnostic screen, Keep clicking next to see if there are any brightness settings.
I have a garmin nuvi 65lm device but it cannot be detected as a usb drive and cannot connect to garmin express on my laptop. My laptop uses dual os, windows 11 and windows 7. The default data cable is not there so I bought 2 mini usb cables but still can't connect with the laptop. I have installed Garmin drivers too. I can't update the garmin and install the map. Please help. Thank you
Hi, First make sure that your Garmin unit doesn't have WiFi, because if it does you don't need any USB Cable, the updates can be done through WiFi. If you don't have WiFi make sure that USB Cables are Data Cables which has 4 wires, and not a (Charge Only) cable which has 2 wires. If it is indeed the correct type of cable, then you must have a lose USB port on your Garmin, which requires taking it apart and re-soldering it. Thanks
Can I update the system from micro SD without Garmin Express? If possible, how? I tried looking for the update file and it was only on Garmin Express@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
Hi! Good Day!! What I did: I had connected the Garmin devise to my mac and wanted to delete all the data on the sd cards. But in error, I also formatted the devise. Issue: Now, I cannot detect the devise on Mac using an USB, it is not detected on GarminExpress either. What happens: The devise turns on and is stuck on "warning" page, on clicking "agree" button, it does not go to the next menu, just stuck there. What should I do to fix this?
Product: Garmin DriveAssist™ 50LMT
Hi, I recommend trying to restore the firmware using GarminWebUpdater, NOT Garmin express. www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
Hi Khalid,
I tried the webupdater. But at the end, it give an error message saying files corrupt. I tried to uninstall and install back but same error. I tried formatting in a different format and tried installing again but the same file corrupt message.
@@mazharxx Do you mean the downloaded file from Garmin's Website was corrupt?
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101
No. I cannot really say which files are corrupt.
So here are the steps I take:
1. Start the gps in “system” mode by long pressing bottom right corner while the gps is starting
2. Garmin Web Updater recognises the gps and connects (only if it’s in the system mode)
3. I follow the steps to reinstall.
4. Web updater downloads the file and starts to update
5. Error message pops up saying “files corrupt”.
Now, I don’t know which file it’s saying that is corrupt :(
If you are okay, we could do a zoom call and I can point the camera to the screen? I really want to get my gps up and running (can’t afford another one right now).
@@mazharxx You need to force update the System firmware itself and for that, you need to do these steps czcams.com/video/nfX2S2yvySY/video.html
I have a problem with the Diagnostic Page. After i successfully found it, the MTP setting isn't there. I searched for a solution but there is nothing on this topic. Do you know how i can fix it?
I can help, but only if you could tell me the exact model number of you Garmin GPS
Hello, I wonder if I can change the direction of the blue tooth in my Müvicam LMTD. It goes from a cellphone to the Garmin to make it sound louder. However as I find that the volume of my Garmin's spoken drive-instructions is too low during a cartrip, I would like to pair it to a BT speaker but I don't know if this is possible. Can I change the direction via a hidden file? Does someone has an idea how I can do this?
Before the Gramin I had a TomTom and this one I could pair with a BT speaker but as the TT didn't have a dashcam, I bought the Garmin, supposing he would do the same as te TT.. :-(
Thx in advance,
Geert
On that model you can't change the Bluetooth direction, however you can do it one all Garmin Zumo GPS models. The Zumo models are made for Motorcycles but they also work great in cars. They have Bluetooth Audio Transmission for the motorcycle rider to hear the instructions in their Bluetooth earpiece inside the helmet.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi, Thx for your quick answer. I have seen the Zumo but I like my Nüvicam with dashcam, just the volume is an issue for me. Maybe I'll try to open it and solder a wire to the Nüvicams' speaker, make a little hole in its case for a small cable that I can connect to a little amplifier/speaker. A little bit complicated but I guess the only satisfying solution (and cheapest since everything else works fine) for me.
@@geertvandroogenbroeck2663 Good idea, you can also use a mini BT transmitter inside the GPS like this one www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803310995487.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.3e7c6bb9sMdvgW&algo_pvid=3741bbda-e4c1-4fc8-a054-2afbac7e811c&aem_p4p_detail=202308130113435697445726622870010707513&algo_exp_id=3741bbda-e4c1-4fc8-a054-2afbac7e811c-13&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%212.10%211.91%21%21%212.10%21%21%402101e9cf16919144237192702e45d1%2112000026060430315%21sea%21US%21721036174%21&curPageLogUid=dkw5cwLUxD3H&search_p4p_id=202308130113435697445726622870010707513_14
Hello, and how can this be done in GPSMAP 62?
Hi, if you are using Windows you do it the same way by enabling " Show Hidden Files and Folders" in folder properties.
Mine internal storage îs missing text and keyboard folders...webupdater didnt fix that :(
You need to reinstall the System Files manually.
is it possible to install trach software on this car gps as tomtom gps does? and thanks in advance .
Yes you can install Topographical maps on this.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 can I get tutorial video or article .thnks in adv
@@omaropt5443 czcams.com/video/x0jYTlckqVg/video.html
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 thank u I already watched that video and hited like thumb hh anyway You didn't understand my question which is how to install truck map on car map gps like tomtom patch... special thanks to u from Morocco our teacher✌️✌️
@@omaropt5443, Unlike the TomTom GPS Garmin doesn't support Truck routing on their car GPS units. Only the models that start with Dezl support Truck routing.
Garmin express is not detecting nuvi 2689
What do you think the reason?
I tried 2 laptops mac and windows and all failed
Try the Garmin Web Updater, you can get it from Garmin's website and search for GarminWebUpdater.exe
Thanks Mr Khalid
Hello Sir and thank you very much for your video , very usefull. Now I have an issue wirh a Zumo 396 with 50 routes in its internal memory and I´m not able to get to erase the route, many are corrupted. Iam working on a Mac. Do you, please, have any idea how to get to the hidden memory? The Garmin in europe just give the run around,. Thank you for your answer whatever it is pos o neg. Have a good day, Best Regards
Hi, Open Terminal by typing "Terminal" in the search bar. Then, enter the command defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES as an administrative user. Reinitialize Finder by rebooting or clicking Finder while holding Option and selecting Relaunch. This method can expose critical system files, so you can revert the setting by entering the same command with "NO" instead of "YES"
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thanks so much for your kind help. Terminal tells me "command not found" .
This Garmin crap is so aggravating... The issue is really that the command ERASE ALL USER DATA leaves the routes out. This is the situation. Called Garmin Iberia(Spain) they have no idea , I mean lost in space. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP, REALLY.
@@wbrunol@wbrunol You are very welcome; in that case, try to borrow a PC from someone or buy a used Windows 7 Laptop for really cheap on eBay. You can find them fully working for under $50 here is an example www.ebay.com/itm/196479397748
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hello! I mas able to use a lap top using Windows. I followed your instructions on the video I las able to erase half the routes I wanted. I could not see the System folder. It is strange but I could not make it appear. I went folder by folder checking the size and eliminating files. Thanks you for your kind help. If you have any other recommendation it will be welcome. HAVE a Good wekend. Thank you so much.
Good morning! Just to let you know, I plugged in my Zumo to my Mac, opened the finder and Press Command + Shift + . (period) to make the hidden files appear. You can also do the same from inside the Documents, Applications, and Desktop folders. FYI . Gratefully😊😊
How can we perform the same in nuvi 1440 and 1300
On the Nuvi 1300 1350 1390 1400 1450 1490 you don't have to do any changes on the GPS itself. However you do have to do the Windows Folder Options part, because the ( .system ) folder will be invisible otherwise.
I do all steps,and still not showing system folder
Make sure that you long in as Administrator on your PC.
Hello sir i do have garmin drivesmart 65 it's not working i need your help please.
Thank you.
Sure I can help, what seems to be the problem with it?
Thank you very much for the time you took out for me!
I have a garmin 65. Which was working fine but one day it suddenly stopped, I tried many times to turn it back on but it was not happening, finally I followed the video uploaded in CZcams, from 30 seconds reboot to all the options I got. Tried all that, finally it turned on but now on turning on garmin logo comes up and then loading map, after that it is not progressing, and it is not even connecting to the application on the computer, do you have any solution for this problem?
Thank you.
@@user-ue2en6cl7b Sure, instead of using Garmin Express, try using Garmin Webupdater.exe and run all the updates it recommends except for the voice updates.
Let me know if it helped; if not, I will tell you what to do next.
How to free up space to install new maps
Use GarminMapUpdater.exe
I did this with my Garmin Drive 60 and it bricked my Garmin. It will no longer boot to the main menu. I have tried everything.....It will turn on and I can get to "loading maps" but it never loads, it just stays there forever. Is there anything I can do to get it working again??
Yes, you can use GarminWebUpdater.exe to reinstall all the system files that are probably misplaced or accidentally deleted. Remember not GarminExpess but Garmin Web Updater.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Unfortunately my computer will not detect the GPS so Garmin Updater can't find it.....not sure what I'm supposed to do now....
@@Wilzon7777 Do the PreBoot with force install of the Firmware. If you have no idea what that is, watch my video linked below which shows how to unbrick a Garmin Nuvi 750. Although it is not the exact model it gives you an idea of how to unbrick a Garmin GPS unit. czcams.com/video/nfX2S2yvySY/video.html
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 So I watched the video you linked above on how to unbrick a Garmin, but where do I get the files for the Drive 60?
@@Wilzon7777 I will find it for you don't worry
Hi everyone, the 'next action" in the green bar on the top of the screen stopped working suddenly. Now It just shows "Continue to .....". My device is a Garmin Drivesmart 51. Software is updated and reset has been done 3 times. Is there any solution of this issue ? Thanks in advance.
Backup all your data, and do a Hard Reset, not soft reset.
Thank you for your reply. I'm trying to do the "Hard reset" by pressing the right top corner into Volume menu and then "Clear all user data". Is that correct ? (If yes, problem still exists).
@@SK-tj3yy You are welcome. No that is soft reset, hard reset is when you turn off the GPS. Then press and hold the bottom right corner of the screen while turning it back ON. Continue to hold the bottom right corner of the screen until you get the clear all data message. Press yes, restart the GPS, and see if that fixes the issue.
NOTE: On some versions of the DriveSmart GPS it is not the bottom right corner but the top right corner or top left corner.
I followed your instructions, reset completed but the problem still persists. Is there any other action to do in order to solve the problem ? Thank you.
@@SK-tj3yy Try settings and enable Map Layers.
Thanks for the secrets. Garmin has never been user friendly . How can I clean internal memory? It does not load new routes saying interna memory is full
You are very welcome. So before you do that keep in mind that all your saved locations and trip logs will be deleted. If you still want to do it here is how. To clear system memory: Turn off the GPS, Press and hold the bottom right corner of the LCD screen with one hand while turning it ON with the other hand. Continue to press and hold the screen until you get the prompt to erase all user data, click yes and you are all good to go.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you fir the reply🙂
@@marslan1 No problem!
Very good video however I did mine just like yours and it still does not show the .system file???
You also need to do the Folder Options part on your PC
Wow great quick response... Yes of course I did do it on my PC,, that was what I meant by did it just like yours. I paused right at that point and then did mine the same, the .system file doesnt appear 😞
@@1badcj8 Make sure that you are logged in on your PC as the "Administrator" otherwise you will have limited access to system files or advanced folder options.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Yes sir I am the administrator and it is on and password protected, of course. Crazy,, I may just give up on the Garmin thing and go back to using my Tablet for navigating, easy and less headache 🙂
@@1badcj8 Please redo all the steps one by one and ensure you don't miss any step, and it should work. There is no reason why it shouldn't work.
can internal hidden maps move to sd card?without damage the sistem?
Some of the hidden maps are required for the Garmin Operating System to functions. For example the Garmin Base Map.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 If Something delete by mistake,after reinstall the map ,should to be fine right?
@@Noname4now2025 No if you delete the system files the Map Update will not fix it, you have to reinstall the firmware using Garmin Webupdater.exe.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 i didnt fiind system,so i think i didnt delete IT :) gps is working fine i think,satelites slow signal and text languages disapear
@@Noname4now2025 OK Webupdater.exe should fix that.
On Garmin 560 DEZL it's not working, no this kind of menu and hidden files still hidden even in windows it show all hidden files.
Press and hold the battery icon
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I already tried it but it's another kind of menus for testing. Maybe something happened with this old 560 DEZL for truck when it has been updated. I really don't understand why I can see few of hidden folder, but not the system folder.
@@jonathancaouette3440 You also have to make hidden system folders visible on your Windows computer.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 it's the first thing i did.
@@jonathancaouette3440 There might be firmware errors in your GPS, I recommend running Garmin Web Updater to refresh the firmware. NOT Garmin Express, but Garminwebupdater.
What is the point of having access to the hidden files ? You didn’t show the reason for doing this
The most important files such as POI, Maps, JCV, SID are all hidden. So if you want to manually drag and drop new map files you will need to have access to the hidden files.
Doesn't work for my Garmin 1450 LMT
On the Nuvi 1450LMT you don't have to do anything on the GPS unit itself, just do the PC part to be able to see the .system folder.
I do ewrything you say but not showed up
Enable " View System Files" in Windows Control Panel's Folder Options.
I enable hideen files and folder but not showing system file
@@069vojkan What is the version of your Windows?
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 windows 10 home edition
@@069vojkan Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town. So try enabling not only hidden files but also system files. In addition to that, log in to your computer as the administrator and not a regular user.
I dont see system files
Enable " Video Hidden Files and Folders" in Windows Control Panel's Folder Options.
on pc ok on mac not work thank you
Yes you are correct, this is a PC based instructions
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Thanks!