Can not find map file in device on 1300 garmin nuvi

SOURCE: Nuvi 205w won't read upgraded map

You HAVE to go through software support as this is an issue with the map. They told me it is because the map KEY is wrong, it is only for the united states, but the map is ALL of north america. The wait time is incredibly long, I have been waiting for over an hour, such bad service

SHARCNET-USA

• 2130 Answers
• Posted on Mar 27, 2010

SOURCE: Garmin Nuvi 205 can't unlock maps

First, check to make sure the map file is there. The file name is gmapprom.img. It's located in the Garmin directory. It should be 1GB in size. To do this you need to connect the Nuvi to a PC with a USB cable.

Next, please tell me what year of map you have on your unit, 2009, 2010, etc.

Them, email me your units internal serial number. Its a 10 digit number (not the number on the outside). The number starts with a "3" and can be found by pressing the tools button, then system and then "about".

Please email me at sharcnet-usa AT sharc DOT NET


- Jim

SOURCE: the garmin nuvi 1300 series comes on and then says...

A Garmin Nuvi 1300 that freezes on 'loading maps,' or is acting erratically is symptomatic of having corrupt firmware.

To correct this, I recommend backing up your favorites, clearing all user data, and if it still is stuck, then updating your Nuvi firmware.

Follow these three steps to take to get your Garmin Nuvi 1300 running like new:

1. Back up your Favorites.
2. Perform a Hard Reset.
3. Download and then run Garmin WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

SOURCE: I tried downloading a map

These are the instructions for unlocking maps from the Garmin website:

1. Log into your myGarmin account1
2. Select myMaps
3. Click Manage Maps and Downloads
4. Below the appropriate device, select the "Details" link
5. Look for the Unlock Code listed on this page
6. Copy all the unlock codes for your device
7. Close your internet browser
8. Right click on your desktop
9. Click new, and then click Text Document
10. Click on the newly created Text Document icon from the desktop
11. Type your unlock codes into the document
12. Click File and Save as
13. Change the file name to gmapprom.unl
14. Change the “Save as type” to "All files"
15. Close the document you should see the file gmapprom.unl on your desktop)
16. Right click on the gmapprom.unl file and then click copy
17. Connect your Garmin device to your computer and click Computer/My Computer
18. Click on the 'nüvi (drive letter:)'2
19. Right click on the Garmin folder and click paste (see next line for nuvi 1xxx series)
20. For nuvi 1xxx series devices, the gmapprom.unl file is required in the ".System", "Garmin" folder which is a hidden system folder. In order for you to see the hidden system folder:
    • For XP:
      1. In MyComputer go to the Tools menu and choose Folder Options...
      2. Select the View tab
      3. Select the radio button next to "Show hidden files and folders"
      4. Uncheck the box next to "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
      5. Click OK
    • On Vista:
      1. In the Computer window go to the Organize menu and choose "Folder and search options"
      2. Select the View tab
      3. Select the radio button next to "Show hidden files, folders, or drives"
      4. Uncheck the box next to "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
      5. Click Ok

SOURCE: i cant find out how to unlock the europe map on my

Details on how to unlock your map are at http://www.fixya.com/support/r6197735-no_detailed_maps_found_support_routing
There may be more information there than you need so skip to the part you need.