Fenix 7X Solar, how to download ActiveTopo map?

Hello, can someone explain what have I do to download ActiveTopo map.

I connected my new Fenix 7x to my PC and used Garmin Express but there is no option where I could see ActiveTopo maps, only basic maps that are preloaded on my device. I checked the internet and saw DCRainmaker video. I disconnected the watch from PC, configured Wi-Fi and when I want to download map watch said "map download at queue until I plug in the watch". I have plugged it in back to my PC but nothing happened.

Should I plug it in to the phone charger? What should I do? And why I cant download map without charging device when my watch battery is on 100%?

Tnx

0 RobCuadro over 3 years ago

You can go to Settings -> Maps -> map manager ->TopoActive Maps -> add maps

It needs to be connected to Wi-Fi. Mine already had the North America one so I didn't see the need to add more since it will be a while before I travel outside the US

0 Volker over 3 years ago in reply to RobCuadro

With map manager is must be plugged to the wall charger for a map download A large map will take forever via WiFi (Americas, Europe).

0 8691659 over 3 years ago in reply to Volker

Does anyone know how to do it over Garmin Express? Or its not possible and you have to use Map Manager?

0 Volker over 3 years ago in reply to 8691659

Connect your device with Express

Let Express sync and search for updates

Tab on manage maps

Topo Active

Mark the TA map you want to add/download

0 8691659 over 3 years ago in reply to Volker

Thank You

0 bluefish over 3 years ago in reply to Volker

Does this mean that with the f7 it is now possible to download regions other than the home region free of charge ?

0 CommanderKeen over 3 years ago in reply to bluefish

Yes, you can get the Garmin maps for other areas without charge.

0 bluefish over 3 years ago in reply to CommanderKeen

Thanks