My GPS says that is needs an upgrade. How can i upgrade the maps?
1002018
These are cheap Chinese junk....look how they ripped off their name...making it look like Pioneer.
13607
I have recently been in touch with Pioneer about this and to date they don't have a map upgrade available. Seems weird since the maps are getting fairly old but I guess keeping the maps up to date isn't a priority with Pioneer. Just another annoyance with a unit that I have been very disappointed with.
1078703
maps come loaded in the unit, future updates would have to be purchased separately
2066419
Follow the following steps: 1- Install the Garmin App on your PC; 2- Connect your GPS to your PC through the USB Port; 3- Format the Drive; 4- Reinstall the Maps. You may need to insert an SD card in your GPS SD slot, if the map size is too large. That should do the trick. Your device would be updated to its latest version as well as the maps. Good Luck!
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
1500453
They do not upgrade a gps. They only help with charging in car, home outlets, and communication between computer and the gps.
443890
No, and I am considering purchasing a new GPS unit that does include lifetime map updates. It won't cost much more than buying new maps for this one. most directions are fine, but there are some changes since 2010 when I bought it and I would update if I could.
451073
I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
1050708
The unit will check for available upgrades, but you can do it yourself. Magellan has a web page that has updates. It is under the "support" tab and then you select your unit. The upgrades normally deal with problems, and if they don't impact me, I don't download them. For example, the latest deals with Japanese and korean languages.
2137503
The last software upgrade for this model on Magellan's website is from 2010. The last map update I could find was from Dec 2007 (see http://gpsinformation.net/allory/magfeat.htm#rm3000). So yeah, I would say that the gps upgrades on both map and software sides are obsolete (4+ yrs old)
268455
The garmin maps are no good. Pretty outdated and are not life time. You need to download the latest maps if updates are available.
1722188
I would suggest you do the system update right away. I used mine for a trip from Baltimore to Toronto, and I definitely should have done the update (because there are now roadways which weren't there a few years ago when this model released). Do the updates and your Garmin will work better than ever.
1004703
I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
1626847
That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).
889538
I just bought 255w at Amazon but it shipped by another vendor and I just found out It did not have a new map version.How do I update the map(package did not have USB cable and where can I find the Usb cable) I thought If I buy it from Amazon web site all GPS should go with new map.I'm confuse.I need some experts to help me out. Thanks,
1256357
Download the software from the Garmin. It should automatically see your GPS and download what you need for an update.
1986008
The bigest differene is you can update your own maps. For a fee, you can upgrade your current maps. I didn;t think the older models had voice quidance. I think you need a $125 cable for the real time traffic data.