I have a Nuvi 2699LMT device that I want to update the maps.

The problem is the USB port went bad and Garmin does not service it anymore. Even offered to send it back to them.

While it has Lifetime Maps, no computer can see the device; hence, I cannot connect to it with Garmin Express.


Next, I updated my Nuvi 3597 via Garmin Express being it also has Lifetime Maps... worked great.

I tried transferring the SD card from my Nuvi 3597 to the 2699,, but that didn't work... It complained about being unable to load map...

Next, I copied off CN North America NT 2021.20 from my Nuvi 3597. the file was gmapprom.img


I ran it against the Gimunlock0.04 tool and renamed it to gmapsupp.img. It has MD5 Hash 3824BC2F6452294E7A442CFF0954FA19 and is unlocked... The device says it is rebooting and loading maps, but then it errors the same again.


Is there any way to to update the maps on my 2699 LMT at this point? or am I hosed; since, its USB port only works to provide power?

Thanks

NETWizz Reviewed by NETWizz on 16th September 2020. nuvi 2699LM update with faulty USB Port I have a Nuvi 2699LMT device that I want to update the maps. The problem is the USB port went bad and Garmin does not service it anymore. Even offered to send it back to them. While it has Lifetime Maps, no computer can see the device; hence, I cannot connect to it with Garmin Express. Next, I updated my Nuvi 3597 via Garmin Express being it also has Lifetime Maps... worked great. I tried transferring the SD card from my Nuvi 3597 to the 2699,, but that didn't work... It Rating: 5