To upgrade your Garmin GPS devices, you need to set up the Garmin Express program on your system. With the support of this software, you can register your product, sync with Garmin Connect, install the most recent map upgrades and update Garmin devices. Additionally, the software provides you notifications when new updates are available and proper guidelines to put in them. So to set up the upgrades on your Garmin device, follow the specified guide.
* Download and Install Garmin Express
Begin the procedure by opening an internet browser i.e Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc..
Then, go to garmin.com/express and click on Download for Windows or Download for Mac tab according to your operating system.
Now the file will start downloading. Once it is done, double-click the file and choose Run.
When the installation window appears, read all of the terms and conditions of this License Agreement and then click the Install button. Wait till the program gets installed successfully.
* Add your Device To Garmin Express
Now to Start the application, click on the Launch Garmin Express tab.
Then, click on the Get Started tab.
Next, it is going to show you that the Add Device window. Click on Add a Device icon given there.
After that, you have to link your GPS device for your computer. Utilize an appropriate USB cable and then plug in the one end of this cable into the GPS device and another end to your computer.
Currently, the software will begin searching for your device. After the Device Found window appears, click on the Add Device button which is located below your product name. However, if you are not able to locate your device, click on the Search Again link.
To set up all of the upgrades, you need to sign into your Garmin account.
But in case you haven't created an account before, click the Create an Account tab. After that, follow the directions displayed on your screen for account development and also sign in.
If your merchandise isn't enrolled with Garmin Express, then it will reveal to you the Product Registration window. To register your product, then provide your email address into the specified field and click on the following button.
In the next window, enter your device nickname and then click Next.
After that, read all of the conditions of the Privacy Statement by clicking on its link. To move further, you need to accept the terms. Consequently, choose the"Yes" checkbox offered there and then click on the End button.
Now, the installation of your Garmin device is finished.
Software, Gps and Map Update
Currently, the program will begin checking for updates.
Following the hunting process is over, Garmin Express will show the available updates.
To look at the list of available upgrades, you have to click "View information".
Now, it is going to reveal a listing of all the map and software updates. It's possible to install any update with just one click. So, pick the updates that you wish to install in the list. Subsequently, click on the Install button situated alongside your chosen update.
Next, a dialog box of the Licence Agreement will appear on your display. Read all of its terms and conditions thoroughly. Hence, click the Accept button that is located in the bottom-right corner of this window. So, you have to await its completion.
While the upgrades are installing, make sure that you don't unplug your device or turn your system off. Otherwise, it is going to cancel the installation process.
Also, Garmin Express will first install the software upgrades. Once all the software updates are installed, then it is going to start installing the map upgrades.
Once the setup of all the software and map updates is done, it will demonstrate the Updates Complete window. Now, to view your installed updates, click on the Check for Upgrades tab provided there.