Garmin 205W worked fine yesterday, loaded the latest software updates from my computer. Today - won't even turn on.

Hello there,
Updating the garmin nuvi 205w is quite simple. All you need to do is to connect the device to the computer that you have the garmin nuvi software on,then you go to the website www.garmin.com then you select support, a list will pop up, with the information update the software, then you back up the software that is on it, then you update the OS to the latest version, then you wait for it to update. When you are through with updating the software, disconnect the device from the omputer and power it on.
Hope this helped. Goodluck Elect_Comp

In order to update your Garmin Nuvi 205W's system version, you'll need to download software which checks your unit's current version and updates it to the latest version. The current version available is 2.9.1.0 as of December, 2009. Garmin makes it easy by installing a browser plugin instead of having to install a software package. The WebUpdater plugin can be downloaded here:
http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp

In order to install the plugin you must first agree to the license agreement. You will then need to close all of your open browsers that are open on your computer to finish the install. Once you have, the plugin will start to install. To finish the system update, Garmin lists several steps on a page;

• Disconnect your 205W from your laptop or desktop and let it restart
• Once you see the main screen, you can connect it back to your computer and wait 30 seconds.
• On the next screen, click the 'Find Devices' button and then click the 'Next' button.

Once your computer finds your 205W and you initiate the update, the plugin will install the new system to your unit.

Hope helps.

Hi soami696,

To update the software for your unit, free of charge, follow these instructions:

1. Go to http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your computer.
2. Connect the GPS unit to your computer using the Mini-USB cable.
3. Run WebUpdater and follow the on-screen instructions.

After confirming that you want to the update, WebUpdater will automatically download the update and install it on your device.

Reboot your GPS receiver, and you should have the latest updated software from Garmin.

For a copy of a manual for your series of GPS units, go to this link and download here:
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/2675_OwnersManual.pdf

This manual covers operation of several 200 series Garmin GPS Receivers, such as 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W, etc.

Let me know how this works out for you, and if you need further assistance, I'll be glad to help. Thanks.

Regards, Bill

The instructions for updating your garmin satnav are available at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps
When you update the maps the operating software is also updated. If you only want to update the software

1. Connect your satnav to your computer.
2. Download and install webupdater from http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27
3. When webupdater is installed it'll search for updates to your operating software and install them if availiable.
   

Garmin has WebUpdater software.

WebUpdater is a free application that lets you update your unit software from home. Download it once at the link below, and you can check for and install software updates without using your Internet web browser. Simply run WebUpdater from your computer, and it will do all of the work for you.

CLICK HERE

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Sorry, no free maps. I know I've tried. You either live with the old map or buy the latest version.
I bought the life time maps updates and I'm glad I did.
I've updated my maps at least 6 times.
New maps are about $70.
Life time maps are about $99 (when I bought mine)
BUT FIRST make SURE you have the latest software in YOUR computer and in YOUR Garmin before you load any maps.
You can get that FREE at Garmin here:


Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To download the latest unit software visit Garmin website: www.garmin.com/webupdater
After installing WebUpdater once from the Garmin website, perform all future software updates from your computer. Simply connect your compatible Garmin device to your computer, then run WebUpdater from your computer's "Start Menu" by selecting "Start", "Programs", "Garmin", and finally "WebUpdater"
REMEMBER: It takes hours to do a complete a map update.
Unless you bought the Lifetime maps you may have to pay for current maps.

Does this help? Let us know. Thanks.

To increase the accuracy of your Garmin Nuvi 205W, I recommend you use Garmin's WebUpdater service to make sure you have the latest software on your device. Software improvements for acquiring satellite lock and location accuracy have been made.

I hope that helps.

I had the same issue..what a pain in the ****.
I came up with a solution that worked for me.
After the update i deleted gmapprom.img and then created my own map using the garmin MapInstall program. start>programs>garmin>mapinstall

Maptoupdate provides services for update the Garmin Nuvi 205W device with the latest version of GPS software. Visit our website, read the complete process for the Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS update. You can here, easily to download the Garmin Express software and update your Garmin device. If you have any problem with GPS map updating then chat with our expert team at any time. Our GPS expert team help in any type of GPS device-related issue for updating, Garmin Express software downloading, GPS device connectivity with Mac, Computer window, and laptop.

This turned out to be corrupt data on my machine. I opened the Garmin traing center, backed up all the courses then deleted them inside the Training centre. I then received from device and all was okay.