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    Often, indeed almost always, on the occasion of the release of a release of Maps the Forum is overwhelmed with questions (and therefore of Post) of the type:
    • My Nuvì xxxx supports JCV? If Yes, what type?
    • Can I install in my Nuvì xxxx 3DBuilding Map?
    • Where to copy Maps? In which folder?


    All of this information, and consequently many answers to your questions, are contained in the File GarminDevice.xml of your Device.
    We learn to read it and understand it.

    Where can I find GarminDevice.xml?
    • Connect your Device to PC via USB port
    • Open \Garmin folder of your Device and you will find the GarminDevice.xml
    • Although it is basically a Text File, it has a "formatting" XML. If you open it with a normal Text Editor (like Windows Notepad, so to speak) you will probably see a "tangle" of unstructured characters.
    • The best solution, unless you use an Advanced Texts Editor (like Notepad ++), is to open it directly in the Browser (FireFox, Chrome, etc ...).
      Browsers have integrated the XML PlugIn so the various "sections" of the File will be much more readable.
    • Use the "Search" function of the Browser (CTRL + F) to find the Strings in the File


    Model, HWID, ID and Firmware release
    One of the first sections of the File is the one that contains the Device Information, ie:
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    Main Map. Search for "PreProgrammedMaps"
    Code:
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    Additional Maps. Search for "SupplementalMaps"
    Code:
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    Junction View (JCV). Search for "JCV"
    Code:
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    My Device supports NT(Unicode) Maps?
    Search for "Unicode", if you find section then your Device supports NTU Maps
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    My Device supports 3DBuilding Map?
    Search for "gmap3d", if you find section then your Device supports 3DBuilding Map
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    My Device supports *.SID Files?
    Search for "SID", if you find section then your Device supports SID Files
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    FireFox58 Reviewed by FireFox58 on . What Files supports my Garmin Device and which Files I should update? What Files supports my Garmin Device and which Files I should update? Often, indeed almost always, on the occasion of the release of a release of Maps the Forum is overwhelmed with questions (and therefore of Post) of the type: My Nuvì xxxx supports JCV? If Yes, what type? Can I install in my Nuvì xxxx 3DBuilding Map? Where to copy Maps? In which folder? Rating: 5

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    I have a Montana 610. when I look at the folders inside the gps Garmin folder it has a folder called SQL. My question to everyone is this the folder for SQLite files? inside of this folder it has: system.db, UserData.sqlite3, and a temp folder.

    I was looking at tutorial and could find anything on the SQL folder. Was just wondering if this is where I put SQLITE files for mapsets.

    Thanks in advance for your help its much appreciated.

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    SQLite folder is used in some automotive devices, mainly for traffic predictions and other specific on-road use.

    SQL folder in outdoor devices is for ActiveRouting, a function for customized route suggestions optimized for leisure activities. Quote: "Now you can see with your Garmin the ideal route for walking, hiking or mountain biking". I believe this feature is only available in devices which can fully use Garmin's Topo Pro maps.

    Quoting from another forum:


    • SQLite - Folder stores .db files : Traffic trends, ecoRoute,myTrends and some user's strings.('quick_search_list.db' and 'recent_searches.db' for example:addresses, post codes). user_strings.db (Destinations entered.) RecentStops.db (Recent stops made by the user, last parking spot) To read these files you can use a SQLite client .
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      Deleting the 'quick_search_list.db' file will clear the Quick Search items from POI category searches
      Deleting the 'recent_searches.db' file will delete the pre-populated items from the Instasearch bar




    • SQL - Folder contains SQL/DB-file "Trail Database" for outdoor devices activities.
      It displays special routes or information depending on the activity chosen by the user, differentiating between pedestrian activity cycling activity, hiking etc : Active Routing feature in new Garmin Topo maps PRO.


    More info about SQL use here in DE:
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    Hello,
    I want to update the gps of my vehicle with the garmin NaviTouch plus navigation system originally fitted to a Maserati Ghibli of the year 2017. how do I update? which files to download and how to put it on USB key so that you can update it please? for all of Europe (from France to Turkey) please.
    Regards and thank you in advance for your help.

    En Francais


    Bonjour,
    Je veux mettre à jour le gps de mon véhicule avec le système de navigation garmin NaviTouch plus monté d'origine sur une Maserati Ghibli de l'année 2017. comment proceder pour faire la mise à jour? quels fichier à télécharger et comment le mettre sur clé USB afin de pouvoir le mettre à jour s'il vous plaît ? pour toute l'europe (de la France à la Turquie ) s'il vous plaît.
    Cordialement et merci d'avance pour votre aide.

    Please use English the forum language
    Last edited by Garmin_Nuvi; 20th April 2020 at 02:45 AM.

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    I've always named the folder Garmin. However, it doesn't work with some nuvis I've tried. I've never heard of naming the folder Map. Is that specific to a model or timeframe?

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    Not all devices follow the same file location format,your garmindevice.xml shows where everything goes (Open with Internet Explorer to view easily)
    Examples




    Last edited by Garmin_Nuvi; 26th July 2020 at 04:47 AM.

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    All Garmin Automotive Device, since 2013 manage folder \Map (either internal or external on SD) for storing additional IMGs.
    Outside this folder only two Maps are recognized, gmapprom.img in folder \.System and gmapsupp.img in folder \Garmin
    Outdoor Device use instead folder \Garmin (either internal or external on SD) for storing any additional .IMG Maps you want

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    I've tried to update a few GPS' that didn't show the maps on an SD card. If the code for extermalpath does not appear in the xml file, what's the best way to add it? Should that solve the problem?

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    What devices ? with pictures of your files on the SD card not working.
    The garmindevice.xml shows how the .img files are named & where files are on the device and can be duplicated on an SD card
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    It was a Garmin 265W. I no longer have it. The map was located at SDcard:\\Garmin\gmapsupp.img
    This matched the location in the .xml file.

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