Map Update - Garmin Express

W7GES over 3 years ago

When I connect to Garmin Express it tells me that 3 map updates are available for the 700i

I tried letting it update but it keeps telling me that there are map updates available after completing.

The versions on Garmin Express are:

Full Coverage of North America 2021.10 - This matches what is on the 700i

Garmin Public Land Map 2.0 - The 700i doesn't show the version info

Topo Active Americas North 2020.10 - This matches what is on the 700i

I also have the Garmin TOPO US 24K Southwest v3 map micro SD card inserted.

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W7GES over 3 years ago in reply to rmatosinhos +2

Very honestly it doesn’t work very well with a Mac. I have a MacBook Pro and while the smaller updates work the maps always give me an error if they are the larger ones.

I have a Windows 10 Pro computer…
Garmin-Andrew over 3 years ago +1 verified

We are aware of the issue with available map updates continuing to show in Garmin Express after successfully installed on the Montana. I will post here when it's resolved; I don't currently have an estimated…
Garmin-Andrew over 3 years ago in reply to Popcorn +1 verified

Thank you Popcorn. I can confirm that updating Garmin Express to 7.1.0.0 resolves this issue. This article has steps to update Express: Updating the Garmin Express Application

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0 W7GES over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin-Andrew

Thanks! I will update Garmin Express on my laptop.

0 Paullygb1 over 3 years ago

Looks like the map bug is back it’s telling me there’s a map update but then error

0 Garmin-Andrew over 3 years ago in reply to Paullygb1

Hi Paullygb1, I'd like to have you send me the Garmin Express logs if possible. I have sent you a PM.

0 Paullygb1 over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin-Andrew

all sent

0 rmatosinhos over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin-Andrew

I have Garmin express 7.2 installed on my Mac. Received the Montana 700i today and while updating the 2 maps, it keeps telling me there was an error updating

0 W7GES over 3 years ago in reply to rmatosinhos

Very honestly it doesn’t work very well with a Mac. I have a MacBook Pro and while the smaller updates work the maps always give me an error if they are the larger ones.

I have a Windows 10 Pro computer in my Ham Radio room and use that to update the maps. Same thing with the Garmin Overlander.

0 atlas_cached over 3 years ago in reply to rmatosinhos

Garmin express is having trouble with map installs on multiple devices currently. Will have to wait for Garmin to correct the failure.

0 TonyKiwiGPS over 3 years ago in reply to atlas_cached

Thanks for this topic. I have Express version 7.2.2.0 and yesterday was trying to update a New Zealand new Montana 700i. The software update appeared to be OK but it kept failing to update the pre-loaded maps (TopoActive Australia & NZ as well as Africa South and Africa North. I assumed it was due to my very slow internet connection (laptop via mobile phone) while on holiday.

0 atlas_cached over 3 years ago in reply to TonyKiwiGPS

Same issue here in the USA with Map Installs using same version of Garmin Express and high-speed internet.