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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby ahza » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:54 am

Just updating my 255w with software v2.70 from my v2.50
prev problematic vpm was deleted prior to this update
to my horror these 3 files
(1) English_American_Jack.vpm;
(2) English_Australian_Karen.vpm;
(3) English_British_Daniel.vpm.
being copied again during update
to save guard, i move it to my backup folder on my laptop
is there any problem if i did not do that?
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby chaicka » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:42 pm

ahza wrote:Just updating my 255w with software v2.70 from my v2.50
prev problematic vpm was deleted prior to this update
to my horror these 3 files
(1) English_American_Jack.vpm;
(2) English_Australian_Karen.vpm;
(3) English_British_Daniel.vpm.
being copied again during update
to save guard, i move it to my backup folder on my laptop
is there any problem if i did not do that?


When you update the firmware/software, the newer voice files will be expanded and placed in the voice folder. V2.70 does contain those newer voice files.
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby ahza » Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:11 pm

thanks, so i assume it save using these new vpm files
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby jeffery » Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:40 pm

Dear sifus...how do I know if I have a localized, Taiwan, US etc Gamin Nuvi 760? Sorry, if this question has been asked, but I can't seem to find.
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby drsec » Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:24 pm

This is what I have been able to gather on HWID. Please add or correct as necessary:

0827 - US
0930 - Singapore/Malaysia
0932 - Taiwan
0933 - Japan
0939 - Thailand

Can someone post how to get the HWID from the unit. Thanks Bro Moeyhc I dont remember the file name.
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby moeyhc » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:12 pm

To see the HWID open the GarminDevice.xml file in your Nuvi Garmin folder using any Internet browser.
Find these text - usually at the start of the listing.


<Model>
<PartNumber>006-B0932-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>260</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>nüvi 205W</Description>
</Model>

The B0932 number listed at the PartNumber is the HWID, in this case it is 0932 for the Taiwan Nuvi 205W.

Hope this helps... cheers!
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby jeffery » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:47 pm

Any idea where the HWID: B0754 from?
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby johnTan » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:51 pm

jeffery wrote:Any idea where the HWID: B0754 from?


HWID 754 ??
My friend has one,
It's Nuvi 760 US model.
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby Abe Az » Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:56 pm

Nuvi 260w s/ware ver 5.70 release!
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Re: Garmin Firmware Updates

Postby drsec » Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:04 pm

New updated Firmware 5.70 also applies to 255.
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