820: How to change Routable Cycle map of Europe to Australia?

You can't, but you can install other OSM maps, there are numerous sites that provide them, here's one to get you started http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

Thanks for the response.

but.... you can't?? Why not? That seems ridiculous.

The Routable Cycle map of Europe is 6.83GB.

The map for Australia you linked to above is less than 300MB.

What exactly will I miss out on using the non-garmin stock maps?

Why on earth wouldn't Garmin allow you to change maps?

Garmin don't simply allow you to swap maps at will, you've bought the device plus the map it came with, not an unlimited amount of other maps.

As for the differences, as I don't have the Garmin supplied map for Australia I have no idea, but generally the OSM maps are fine, maybe someone with an Australian map will comment.

That is crazy talk. What possible gain can Garmin get from restricting your maps? If you can't even buy other maps, it is stupid of Garmin to restrict them.

Surely I can copy them from another garmin 820 that has the right map by default?

That's standard across most GPS manufactures and ranges, for example Garmin and TomToms automotive devices come with the maps for specific areas. If you want other maps you have to pay.

That's why many folks use OSM mapping.

That's standard across most GPS manufactures and ranges, for example Garmin and TomToms automotive devices come with the maps for specific areas. If you want other maps you have to pay.

That's why many folks use OSM mapping.

Show me where you can pay for the 'fully' functioning maps.....

Unless I'm reading this wrong, garmins site says you can't..

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/cycling/edge-820/maps/on-the-road-maps/city-navigator-nt/city-navigator-australia-and-new-zealand-nt/prod116482_010-D1257-00.html

"Download Requirements
File Information

The file size of this download and space required on device or microSD/SD card is 300 MB. If this download does not fit on your device, data may be saved on a microSD/SD card (Recycled microSD cards may be used to program map data).

Please note, these full-version maps do not contain premium content such as junction view or 3-D buildings and terrain. These features only are available on the preloaded maps within your device or through a specific update for the mapping region of your device.

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I said other maps. Yes, there are restrictions on some maps.

But I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. Many of us use OSM maps without issue.

I'm just peeved that I can't get the full maps, even if I want to be price gouged....

So assuming the process is the same for the 820, I should just follow this guide -> https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html
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Yes ...