Monday, June 15, 2009

Steps of flashing the Garmin Nuvi 2x5W Set to Garmin Nuvi 2x5w(Local) With Junction View

You are advised to back up the files in the Garmin Nuvi before attempting any update.

STEP 1: (DELETE THE VOICE / TEXT FILES)
1. Remove your Mermory Card (if any) from your Garmin Unit.

2. Connect your Garmin Unit to the computer using the USB Cable.

3. DELETE away the VOICE and the TEXT folder inside the Garmin Folder. (If you do not delete the files away, problems will occur after the firmware update rendering your device useless). REMEMBER NOT TO COPY BACK THE ORIGINAL VOICE / TEXT. DOWNLOAD THE LOAD IN THE VOICE / TEXT PROVIDED.


4. After deleting the voice and text folder, disconnect the Garmin Unit from the computer.

5. Then Switch OFF the Garmin Unit.

STEP 2: Flash the Garmin Unit to SG/MY Firmware

1. Download v2.30 firmware.

2. Unzip the downloaded file.

3. Left Click and hold (Don’t let go) on this 093001000230.rgn, drag and drop to Updater.exe

4. Under Connection Setting, Select USB Device.


5. Slide and HOLD the Power Button of the Nuvi, then quickly plug in the USB cable to connect to the computer. (Continue to hold the power button).

6. The updater.exe will detect the USB Device with your model software and Unit ID. (Continue to hold the power button)

7. Click "Ok" to process the flashing.

8. Release the Power Button AFTER you see the LOADER appear on the Garmin Unit.


9. Let it process the software loading (Do Not Disconnect your Garmin unit from your computer) till it complete.


10. Once the update complete, disconnect the Garmin unit from the computer. Let the Garmin unit boot till is ready to use.

11. You have successful flashing the Garmin unit to the local version.

STEP 3: Get your Garmin Unit updated to the latest firmware, text and Voice
1. Download the v2.60 firmware from http://download.garmin.com/sg/download/SG_SW_UPGRADE/nuvi255W_SG_v260.exe

2. Follow the instructions. The update will install the latest TEXT, VOICE and firmware onto your Nuvi.

3. Download the local voice / text files and put the files into the respective directories.

Text(Local)
http://stashbox.org/548433/Text%28Local%29.zip

Voice(Local)
http://stashbox.org/548440/Voice%28Local%29.zip

STEP 4: Next, Loading Maps with JCV(Junction View) On Garmin Unit
1. Check out your Unit ID Number of the Garmin unit. Go to Tools>Setting>System>About


2. Visit http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/sg/home/CommunityMapUnlock to get your unlock code base on your Unit ID. (Copy the code down somewhere)

3. Download the maps from
http://download.garmin.com/sg/download/MapUpgrade/SgMyMal_2009_05_v220.exe

4. When asked for the unlock key, key in the code generated earlier.

5. The maps will be transferred automatically to your device.

Now you got your Garmin Unit with the map and junction view up!
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71 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    After I use your method flash my nuvi255W US.
    When I proceed to Step no 2-9, my nuvi reboot itself, after that my nuvi screen show a big Garmin logo and freeze, on top of garmin logo, has show message "System Software missing", How I going to do now ?? I am no idea what i making wrong ? I just follow the step by step. Please help. Thanks

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  2. nuvi255WJune 23, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    kindly email to nuvi255wfirmware@gmail.com

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  3. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Does this method work? Based on the comment posted by James, it does not. Please post your comments. Thanks.

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  4. nuvi255WJune 24, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    works perfectly. "System Software missing" means that James deleted the system files in the unit.

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  5. UnknownJune 24, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Thank you. This patch works. I am now running SG 2.60 on a HWID 827 unit. Can one use Webupdater to update the modded unit? I don't think so.

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  6. nuvi255WJune 24, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    you can use webupdate to update the bluetooth if using 265W and some text/voice but go to garmin.com.sg to get firmware + maps.

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  7. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    hi nuvi255W, everything smooth when I flash the firmware follow above instruction, then I copy all the backup Voice/text file from my computer, paste it back to my nuvi voice and text folder.
    When after safely remove hardware, my nuvi while map loading halfway it auto Restart !! UnSTop Loop of restart, and computer not detect my nuvi, I bought my nuvi from ebay, don't know how to return back garmin for repair.

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  8. nuvi255WJune 26, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    zakaria, you should not paste back the voice / text folder. you have to download the voice / text files provided and load them instead. if you need help, email nuvi255wfirmware@gmail.com

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  9. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Amazon.com sells USA units that are Hardware ID 0827 and SG/MY units are Hardware ID 0930. By using this method of flashing an Amazon.com nuvi 255W/265W to v2.30 SG/MY firmware, then installing the v2.60 (nuvi255W_SG_v260.exe) upgrade, and finally installing the local text & voice files, is the SgMyMal_2009_05_v220.exe map the only map that will support Junction View and/or Lane Assist? What about maps like City Navigator North America? Will Junction View and/or Lane Assist work on those as well? If so, what versions (2009, 2009.1, 2010.1, NT maps, etc...)?

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  10. nuvi255WJune 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    the native maps are still usable even after the update. however 255w US does not have lane assist / junction view for the north american maps in the 1st place. only the 7x5 series and above have the function.

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  11. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    can taiwan 255w be flashed too? anyone sucessfully flashed taiwan unit 255w?

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  12. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Can this method work on the Garmin Nuvi265WT?

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  13. UnknownJuly 6, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Just flashed my 265WT unit. There is a missing step in the instructions above, you will need to install Web Updater from Garmin first before all else. Seems like there are some drivers which are installed through Web Updater

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  14. tung148July 6, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    This method is work on Taiwan unit?

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  15. UnknownJuly 7, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I flash my UNIT Nuvi 205W US version to SgMy version 2.60 as per tour instruction. But when I load SgMy map with JCV to my unit,it seem like the JCV didn't trigger for 205W.

    So this method will work for 205W or not, Do I missing something?

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  16. UnknownJuly 19, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    is there any way to revert back to the previous firmware after flashed?

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  17. DenJuly 27, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Thanks for the great work. I just flashed my 255W to the SG firmware without a hitch.
    Do I have to install all the voice and text files? I really got no need for most of them. Can I just copy those I need?
    Also I have updated to the latest 2.70 firmware. It comes with siilar files. Should I keep them or use yours?

    Thanks

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  18. Jeremy LeeJuly 27, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    So if somehow I managed to screw it all up, how do i revert to my old firmware? Just copy back all the files that I backed up after using some software to boot the nuvi in USB mode?

    Just making sure i got something to fall back on before I go flash my US Nuvi255W and localise it.

    Cheers

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  19. InflexionJuly 27, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    please help me.... my 205w taiwan set after finish the step, JCV picture not come out... only have juction exist.

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  20. neasoonAugust 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    i tried it with my v5.30 265wt. For step 2-7, updater always notifies "No updates are available for the product" and the update process is aborted. Any hint on this?

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  21. GuangpingAugust 14, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    you need to change the name of firmware file, *.rgn (the beginning four numbers) so that it is the same (0 and the three gps id #) as gps id 930 or 827 or 932, you can find your gps id in the *.xml file in your gps, after the part number. After that, replace the file name for file *.rgn with 0

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  22. UnknownAugust 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Has any body been sucessful with the 205w?

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  23. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    sort of, using the downgrade to US and then flash to sg/my I now have lane assist but not junction view (or at least i haven't seen it come up) on my european maps. I didn't boot the 205w up after installing the US firmware, just installed the sg/my straight over the top

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  24. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    ah, what i've just realized it that junction view has a seperate file and folder in /Garmin which the 205w doesn't have. I guess the malsing maps install this folder and file so you can get junction view but if you have factory installed maps the folder and files won't be there....can anyone confirm this? (sorry for double posting in the blog posts but this one seems more active and the question is relevant)

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  25. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks air, I'll try to flash my 205w soon.

    Cheers

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  26. yloonAugust 27, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    i follow your steps. it flash successfully, but junction view doesnt work. now i have MSM map and city navigation map for north america. did i miss out some steps?

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  27. UnknownAugust 27, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    yloon - junction view only seems to work on MSM maps not euro or us maps. Lane assist should work on all maps though.

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  28. olivierAugust 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Hello,
    i have the nuvi 205 (EURope) not 205W..so it is not a 16:9 ratio screen (widescreen), it is a 4:3 ratio screen. Does this flash method works on this model ? I m wondering because size screen is different, maybe software/firmware is the same for both models. I would be happy if it works to have at least the icon of lane assist ..more happy to have lane assist and junction view on my nuvi 205 (France map) :-) Regards, Olivier

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  29. InflexionSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    i face a problem is after i flash to sigmal v2.5 then my 205w no more voice and system voice also lose, how can i get back it?????
    my is after flash became sigmal 2x verison
    voice:2.0

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  30. UnknownSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Hello to All. I guess I need HELP big time - my 205W will not power up afer successfully flashed to v2.80!

    Rename the 093200010280.rgn to 082700010280.rgn and downgraded with Updater. Successfully reboot itself once. Power off and try to continue to v2.30 but it failed to power up again since. Please help - its DEAD.

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  31. UnknownSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Hi there,
    I Success to FIRM Taiwan Verison 255W And 265W.
    But why i don't see any junction view on road??

    Can anyone tell me this?? @.@

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  32. DCYKSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Please someone help? My Garmin 205W is flashing white screen now after flashing the firmware. Is there any way to restore it to the same? Please help. i use 093001000230sg.rgn and it happened

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  33. DCYKSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    using 093001000230sg.rgn after using this , my garmin 205w has white screen flashing. Can someone help me, can it be repaired by flashing back to the old firmware

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  34. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    my updater.exe couldn't detect my garmin..
    am i missing any step?

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  35. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I am the same problem too ... Updater.exe does not recognized my 255w. Do I need to install a Garmin driver first ?

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  36. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    hi,

    i seem to be missing the next turn distance displayed on screen when i updated my nuvi 255w.
    Is there a setting i should change?

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  37. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Hi. thanks, I have succeded in converting my USA Garmin 265W to a local one with JV. I have since upgraded the firmware to version 2.70

    The Malsingmap on your blog is a bit dated. There is a newer version; October 2009.

    Is there any way to download this newer map? I don't have access to the download page at the Malsingmap forum.

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  38. CLWNovember 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I got the error on my nuvi after step 9 :

    and garmin rebooted n missing software :(

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  39. UnknownDecember 26, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Does this work for North American Maps, so we would have Junciton View in North America?

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I am trying to perform the update by the updater doesn't recognize the unit. I noticed that if you power on the unit and hold the power button it turns back off causing it to not be recognized.
    Am I doing something wrong? any tips?

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  41. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Hi,

    I succesfully change my firmware from 205W US version to SG/MY version following your instruction.

    I have some tips for those who want to reflash their firmware.

    1. Make sure you installed usb driver for your GPS.File can be download from garmin.Otherwise firware loader will not recognized your GPS device in USB mode
    2. Make sure your GPS battery is full.If your GPS battery died during the reflashing process most likely you will brick your GPS device (can't be used anymore).I don't have suggestion on how to make this dead GPS back to work.Maybe you can ask Garmin,try to reflash back or GOOGLE
    3. After the loader process complete on your PC,click ok.The GPS is still reflashing and let the GPS stay a while without touching anything because the GPS still running in background doing the reflash.The GPS will go black screen and the screen will look like it rebooting.I forgot how many times the screen will reboot but mine were twice.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    nuvi255W - I have a question about the firmware update involved with junction view.There was a discussion in Malsingmaps forum about only firmware 2.30 have the junction view and Garmin disabled the junction view function for the firmware update above 2.30.Did you use 2.30 firmware or the latest firmware version (2.80 now)?Can you verify whether junction view work with the new firmware?

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  43. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Two thumbs up on a magnificent write-up. Saved me a trip to the dealer for a looping restart issue after update. Keep up the good work. Definitely worth a recommendation to the other GPS forums out there.

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  44. UnknownFebruary 23, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Tried numerous times but the updater does not detect my Nuvi 285WT in USB mode. I have downloaded the latest Garmin USB drivers, so what else could be wrong ? Thanks

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  45. Ming_FD3SMarch 4, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Boss,can you help me?
    I want thai voice (vpm.file) for my Garmin nuvi 765.
    Because when i insert thai_vpm.file.
    It come "incompatible audio version".
    Can send me a file.
    Hope can help me...
    My email : avanzato28@gmail.com

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  46. WajaMarch 4, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    hi there..i'm...i have a problems here..anyone can help me???
    i alr prepare n downloaded all the files needed...
    but i just stuck on first step.. the updater was unable to detect my gps nuvi 205w!!!
    could anyone help me n guide me on this??

    please

    regards,

    msiong@hotmail.com

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  47. Albert YbanezMarch 16, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Will I still have the NA maps?

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  48. UnknownMarch 28, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    help!

    i tried to reflash my Garmin 285W and it didn't work. now it's just stuck at white screen and keeps rebooting.

    any solution? pls email ttekster@yahoo.com.sg.

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  49. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Just got my new 285wt. Been trying several times, but get stuck with the updater that does not detect my Nuvi 285WT in USB mode. Using Windows 7 and it could detect the Garmin as an external drive alright!

    Any advise??? Thanks.

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  50. UnknownApril 14, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    i have just bought a nuvi 285wt too, can this conversion work for 285wt model?

    thanks.

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  51. UnknownMay 1, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    is anyone replying to any of the post now?

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  52. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    I have a nuvi 205w and live in North America, will this work for this region? After flashing with v2.8 what do I then upgrade with to get junction view and lane assist? Do I need to delete text and voice files since I am in North america ?

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  53. UnknownJuly 27, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Hi can someone help? Thai 2010.10 map is good, no problem! but jcv can't use, due to show a pirate locking on my 205w tw s4_r version, is there any solution? Please help if it can be and tks anyway.

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  54. Ng FamilyAugust 13, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Hi i have a US set, model Nuvi 855 .. coming back to sin soon. Wondering if it will work if i flash it to local rom .. (Anyone got experience in tis) .. if cant .. i may just have to get a 2xx model.

    Pls .. anyone can email me at celestar72@gmail.com

    Thks in advance

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  55. UnknownAugust 21, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Hi,
    I would like to try this out on my europe version 255W but step 2 "1. Download v2.30 firmware." is not working anymore . Where can i find the file i need ? Is this working with the europe maps ?
    Many thanks,

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  56. UnknownSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    hi I have a US version Garmin 855, can it convert the software to SG/MY as well?

    anyone can pls email me at ckkwong2000@yahoo.com

    many thanks

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    A few days ago the download link worked.
    Now it doesnt, Any mirros out there?

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  58. LiangNovember 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Hi i try to download the firmware version 2.30 from your link, but unfortunately the files has been removed. can you please sent me the link to download firmware version 2.30? i'm using US 255w(without junction view feature) i would like to flash the firmware to Sg/My version is it possible to do this?
    thanks

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  59. UnknownDecember 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Hi,
    Have the same problem as Liang above!
    Would be awesome if you could either update the link or send me a mail with the file.
    Thx for a great job!

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  60. AirboyMay 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    pls update the link thanks..

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  61. bEnhUrMay 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Same problem:
    - Link dead firmware 2.30
    - Nuvi 255w Not detected

    Please update your link :-(
    Or anyone else has an idea?

    Thanks!

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  62. LanceDecember 3, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I guess this place is closed ... that's a shame.

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    please help me my garmin 255w Australia version when i was holding the Power Button the "updater.exe couldn't detect my drive i already install garmin USB driver so strange please help me

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