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Updating my GARMIN  nuvi 260w firmware.

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    Grin Updating my GARMIN nuvi 260w firmware.

    Hello, I recently purchased a GARMIN nuvi 260w second hand. I have taken down the following information about the GPS. I have read through some of the GARMIN threads here on the forum and the Garmin WebUpdater v2.5.7 ---->
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    and also Garmin Express have seemingly been the only ways mentioned to update the fimware on the GARMIN GPS's.

    #System Info#
    nuvi 260W
    Software Version 4.00
    Unit ID: 3390551255
    Audio Version: 1.80
    GPS SW Version: 3.00s

    #Map Info#
    CN North America NT 2011.20
    [1] Lower 49 States

    1. Would updating the firmware help provide better satellite signalling? I have noticed that the satellite signal does drop off occasionally with the nuvi 260w.
    2. Is it possible for me to update the firmware of the GPS without having to run Windows or install in a virtualbox setting? As I am basically using only derivatives of GNU/Linux based desktops here at home.
    3. The 'Software Version 4.00' listed above is the firmware version correct? Which is what should be done firstly before updating the map or anything else on the device?

    Updating my GARMIN  nuvi 260w firmware.

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    4. Is it possible to brick the device during a firmware update or better yet is this issue at all common?
    5. I have completely backed up the nuvi 260w files to a folder on my computer and verified the size is correct. So I believe if there are problems I can restore fairly easily.

    I have asked enough questions about this as of now and do appreciate help with this issue.

    Thank You
    panorain Reviewed by panorain on . Updating my GARMIN nuvi 260w firmware. Hello, I recently purchased a GARMIN nuvi 260w second hand. I have taken down the following information about the GPS. I have read through some of the GARMIN threads here on the forum and the Garmin WebUpdater v2.5.7 ----> Garmin: WebUpdater (Windows XP SP3 and newer) Updates & Downloads (https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=931) and also Garmin Express have seemingly been the only ways mentioned to update the fimware on the GARMIN GPS's. #System Info# nuvi 260W Software Rating: 5
    Last edited by panorain; 18th October 2019 at 12:48 PM. Reason: Wording incorrect

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    Updating my GARMIN  nuvi 260w firmware.
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    Hi dear,
    Both WebUpdater and Garmin Express are okay to Update Firmware
    The last Firmware release for your model is 4.10:
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    Let's go to your questions:
    1. Nothing has been done to improve satellite reception.
      ChangeLog reports: "Added support for a second map on an SD card"
    2. No, software mentioned above run only on Windows or MAC
    3. As said above, there is a Firmware v.4.10 released.
      If you just made a Backup is sufficient, no others operations are needed
    4. bricking Device is ALWAYS a possible risk, never say never, despite being unlikely on these models
    5. Okay


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