Universal Firmware Patcher for Protected Garmin Devices

The file Garmindevice.xml is in hidden/system folder on navigation with name .System

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Enable show hidden/system files on PC (total commander is also ok for that) and also on navigation enable Mass storage in hidden diagnostic menu.

Otherwise you will not see .system folder...

Thanks - I know that :-) But still no HWID is that xml file......

This is the few first lines:<PartNumber>006-B2267-00</PartNumber><SoftwareVersion>570</SoftwareVersion><Description>Drive 50</Description></Model><Id>3939927626</Id><RegistrationCode>8DUKP4L</RegistrationCode>

Or could it be this : <HardwareVersion>V6 M4v3 8GB CA So5 C5 RTP </HardwareVersion

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Model: Drive and DriveSmart 40/50 | HWID: 2267 | SWVS: 570 | MAP: Yes | GMA: Yes | MSV: Strong | GVS: Yes | File: DriveandDriveSmart40_50_570.gcd

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Sorry this link just brings me to a huge TEXT file.... Any tips to get the .gcd saved from the link
. ? thnx

It worked saving it with Chrome :-)

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yap, thats it...

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This is a custom SD flash kit only for HWID 2587 devices (Drive 61)
<PartNumber>006-B2587-00</PartNumber>
<SoftwareVersion>410</SoftwareVersion>
<Description>Garmin Drive 61</Description>
Instructions:

1. Download the RAR file from the Link attached then extract directly to a clean microSD formatted in FAT32 (best using WinRar to extract).
2. If your device has a Firmware version lower than 4.10 all is okay, otherwise a firmware downgrade is advisable
   You can download an older firmware release from here:
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3. Ensure the device is fully OFF (not in standby), insert the card in device and power on.
4. "Loader" will appear on screen for some time and the device will boot up when the flash of patched firmware is complete.
   The device can reboot itsself during the process.
5. After the Patch is applied the device will be able to read Unlocked Maps.
6. When the flash has completed remove the card, in its root will be a new file named 154.bin.
   That's a backup of the device's non-volatile memory region and may save your device at a later date.
   You would be best to keep a copy of it somewhere safe for as long as you have the device.
7. In case of flashing of a new version of the Original Firmware the Patch must be repeated, so you have not run Garmin Express with device connected as the software update first Firmware Device if any available. Do the following alternative way:
   
   1. Get file GarminDevice.xml from your Device (you find it in folder \Garmin)
   2. Put the file in a Removable device, as an SD Memory or an USB stick (8 or 16 GB) in folder \Garmin
   3. Run Garmin Express, your Device will be recognized as well
   4. Do all the Update you want (when GE ask you to reboot device, simply secure remove your memory from PC and reinsert again)
   5. When Update finishes you will have ALL the files you need in the memory, simply move them into device.
   6. Using this Tip you have all the vantages of Garmin Express, without any problem of bricking, and you leave the Firmware release untouched

Drive 61 (2587) fw4.10.rar:

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: Might it be possible to make a guidance for my Drive 50 ? :<PartNumber>006-B2267-00</PartNumber><SoftwareVersion>570</SoftwareVersion><Description>Drive 50</Description></Model><Id>3939927626</Id><RegistrationCode>8DUKP4L</RegistrationCode>
Much appreciated - thnx