No Topoactive 2026.11 maps available for Edge 1040 after install on device.

I would like to share some feedback regarding the process of updating maps on my Garmin Edge 540 Solar.

Device: Garmin Edge 540 Solar

Garmin Express Version: 7.29.0+46140687

Map Region: TopoActive Central and Eastern Europe

First and foremost, I was unable to update the maps initially because the device reported it was out of space, even though it initially indicated there was enough storage available. I had to manually remove the existing maps and associated files from the SID and SQL folders to clear sufficient space.

After performing this manual cleanup, I reinstalled the Central and Eastern Europe maps (version 2025). Garmin Express then detected an update to version 2026.11, which I was able to install successfully.

However, after installing these latest maps, Garmin Express no longer recognizes them, and the occupied space on the device is now incorrectly categorized as "Other."

I am not seeking technical support for this issue; rather, I am providing this feedback to the Garmin team to point out that the update process was not seamless.

Additionally, since the latest maps are not being detected by Garmin Express, I am unsure how to remove them other than by manually deleting files from the internal storage again.

Note: Some people recommend removing GarminDevice.xml file to resolve the "other" maps issue. This did not help in my case. 

Wait for a few days. My Fenix 7 did the same: GE didn't show 26.11 maps. After a few days with activities and using the map on the watch GE started to show the map installed on the device. (And it was restarted inbetween maybe one time...)