Edge Explore 2 - Recent Threads

Cannot delete maps from my Edge 2

6212531 — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:55 GMT

I tried to load a new map for Australia on my device but there is not enough space. So I tried to delete two maps I do not use, using Garmin Express. Go to Manage maps and untick the ones I do not need, then process and accept.

Garmin Express says that the maps are deleted but when I open 'manage maps' again, they are still ticked and are still there

Als at the bottom of the Manage Maps screen I see a bar with the available space on my device.

The black section are the installed maps. The green section ('Other'), I do not understand. What is in it and can I clean it up?

GUPDATE.GCD

4860743 — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:33:02 GMT

Stuck on firmware 24.56, cannot update through Garmin Express or Connect. Garmin support unable to help. Can anyone share the GUPDATE.GCD file for Edge Explore 2 version 30.19?

RE: GUPDATE.GCD

bikepc01 — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:40 GMT

The GUPDATE.GCD file can be downloaded here. (Garmin support page) >> download.garmin.com/.../GUPDATE.GCD

I found this link in this thread in the answer of user @8118735, so lookup first before asking?!

RE: GUPDATE.GCD

d2i23 — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:37:51 GMT

I need the 30.23 file to update manually. My device won't update via phone or computer. Need it now. Can't use it and going on 2 wwek ride vacation

Ride With GPS syncing question

mercat68 — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:10 GMT

Hi. I have an Explore 2, but this is a more general question about syncing between Ride with GPS and my device. I've connected my Garmin account to my RWGPS account and pin routes so they appear on my device. If I pin a route (mine or someone else's) and the source file is later updated with a route change, will that change appear on the route loaded to my device? I'm assuming the route on my device will update with the next sync, but want to confirm. Thanks.

Edge Explore 2 update for Bosch eBike

ES — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:26:47 GMT

Is Edge Explore 2 covered with firmware update for Bosch eBike smart system integration?

RE: Edge Explore 2 update for Bosch eBike

1454717 — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:38:53 GMT

while we wait for official solution can I interest you with a homegrown one I made for myself seeing that there's no movement on smart watch support for Bosch?

I use it with Enduro 3 on all my rides since more than 6 weeks but it's well tested on Edge Explore 2 with latest firmware as well.

https://github.com/bestie-org/BEStie - free and open source software project running on one of many cheap off the shelf dev boards

if it helps anyone I'd be grateful for some feedback.

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

PrzemoRide — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:53:12 GMT

1 time Garmin dont tur on on 30.23

Factory reset doesn't help

9647154 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:02 GMT

USA. 30.23. Been getting the basemap load error, and won't load TopoActive North America East using Garmin Express. Deleted all user data and did a factory reset. No change, still getting the basemap load error and won't load new map. PC has plenty of storage and memory.

Aaarrgghhh.

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

9647154 — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:32:36 GMT

Rebooted, ran as admin, same errors

I've got fairly tight security on this PC -- are there URLs I need to whitelist?

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

Garmin - DK — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:34:36 GMT

Thanks again. Please see the following Support Center article for some troubleshooting steps that should help with getting your maps up to date: Garmin Express Not Working or Giving an Error Message During Updates and Downloads

If after updating you continue to get that same "Failed to get basemap version" message, reply here letting us know. ^DK

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

6529212 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:11:56 GMT

Reading the "Problems Updating Explore 2" thread may help.

Slow Map Load and Refresh

6529212 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:08:21 GMT

I finally got the USA West and East installed on my Explore 2. Now the map load and refresh are extremely slow. I turned the contour lines off, but it is still very slow. Is this because the maps are so large? Is there anything I can do to get it back to a normal speed?

Charlie

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

9647154 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:53:32 GMT

RE: I cannot connect my Garmin Explore 2 with a Windows 11 computer.

9456003 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:06:06 GMT

Problem is resolved. Both USB cables I used were defective!

I cannot connect my Garmin Explore 2 with a Windows 11 computer.

9456003 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:48:43 GMT

The Garmin Explore 2, second hand, (USB)connected several times with my Wndows 11 system. After recovering the Garmin (and deleting data) the Edge connected (USB) with the computer aqnd I paired the computer witg the Edge (Garmin Express) Garmin Express could find the computer, but the following connections failed nearly all. I used the USB-cable supplied with the Garmin, (and another cable) the Garmin software is up to date. The system connects with my Android phone. There was a rare succesful connection (after tge first). I tried itb with 2 other computers: The same problem. My USB ports on the computer (I tried several ports) behave normally with other hardware, but there is no sign of recognition with the Garmin nor in Garmin Express nor in Windows Explorer, no USB connection beep. In the rare succesful attempts the computer beeped on connection and on removal of the cable.

My Edge Explore 2 doesn't open anymore

8449593 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:46:23 GMT

My Edge Explore 2 bugs completely : I pushed the power button for 12 sec because the screen froze and restart. It is still loading after 2 days and my Garmin App can't recognise the device for synchronisation and I can't pair the device. Screen stays black with battery half full.

Any advice ?

Thanks.

RE: My Edge Explore 2 doesn't open anymore

8449593 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:58:43 GMT

Thx, I wanted to put a Komoot itinerary I just created and it froze.

RE: Factory reset doesn't help

Garmin - DK — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:49:36 GMT

Thanks for the post, 9647154 . Can you please post a screenshot/picture of the error message you're receiving? I want to be sure we're on the same page for getting this addressed.

RE: Why can't I update the maps on a brand new Edge Explore 2?

rbclass — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:32:32 GMT

Just dropped the 2026 maps, and it seems they’re updating without any issues.

Why can't I update the maps on a brand new Edge Explore 2?

DezB99 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:15:29 GMT

First time connecting my new device and oh my, what a wind-up!

Update it says, so I click update... Not enough memory it says, manage maps to create space. I manage maps, unclick the ones I don't want. It goes through the process (unplug and replug in the device?!) and says completed, like its removed the maps. I go back to the update screen and I have the maps I've just removed still ticked and I can't update the western Europe that I want. I try the same thing 4 times. The same every time.

I go onto the device and go into the maps settings and disable the (unclearly named) maps I don't want.

I go back into Garmin Express and still it won't let me update the maps.

Thinking about sending it back tbh. The menus are so un-user-friendly (I've worked in IT for 35 years!). Why do I have 3 profiles including Indoor, when I'll never use the device indoors. (Can't remove it, only rename?).

But if someone can advise how I update the maps, I would be most grateful.

RE: When will 2026.10 Europe maps be back?

rbclass — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:14:59 GMT

I just checked and found I have 2026 maps in Express

When will 2026.10 Europe maps be back?

Leigh — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:38:46 GMT

Now there is a fix, when will the maps (or revised version if necessary) be re-released? I fly to the UK in a week and was hoping for newer maps.

RE: My Edge Explore 2 doesn't open anymore

rbclass — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:06:38 GMT

What firmware does it have? Have you updated the maps to the 2026 version?

RE: My Edge Explore 2 doesn't open anymore

Garmin - DK — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:13:45 GMT

8449593 - Thanks for the post. Please try the steps in this Support Center article.

If you continue to experience troubles, try syncing and checking for an update using Garmin Express to see if that helps. Garmin Express is a free desktop app available as a free download here: https://garmin.com/express