To update your device’s Firmware (this should be done about every 6 months):

GARMIN:           *Scroll down to see Magellan*

If you already have the Web Updater program on your computer, then skip down to step 11. To download the latest firmware in your device, please follow these steps:

1. Please go to the Web Updater webpage by clicking HERE

2. You will see a link labeled Download, please click on it.

3. You will be asked if you want to Run or Save the file, please click Run.

4. After the file downloads, you may receive a security warning; if you do, please click Run.

5. Please select your setup language and click Next (the following instructions are based on the English selection).

6. You will see a new window; please click Next.

7. A license agreement will appear; please agree to the terms and then click Next.

8. You will see the destination folder, please click Next.

9. Click Install; the Web Updater installation will begin.

10. After the installation, please ensure that there is a checkmark next to Yes, I want to launch Web Updater now and then click Finish.

11. The Web Updater program will launch - again, please ensure that your unit is connected to the computer and turned on.

12. Click Next; you should then see your device listed (if you do not, then please click on Find Device).  Once your device is listed, please click Next.

13. A new window will appear with information about the update for your unit, please click Next. If the latest update is on your device, then choose to look for additional updates and skip to step 17.

14. A new license agreement will appear, please click that you agree and then click Next.

15. The unit's internal operating system/software (sometimes called "firmware") will then be updated.

16. Once the download is complete, there may be additional software to be downloaded.

17. Follow the onscreen instruction to download the additional software.  Be sure to put a check mark by each additional update.

18. Once you have completed the download, then you may now disconnect the unit; it is ready to use. 

If you need additional assistance, please call Garmin at 800-800-1020 anytime from 8:00 to 7:00 Central, M-F.

MAGELLAN:  (this should be done about every 6 months)

1.  Please go to the FirmWare Updater webpage by clicking HERE

2. On the right side under Product Support & Updates, select your GPS from the dropdown menu.  If your GPS is not listed on this drop-down, there are no updates for your current GPS.

3.  Select the model, if applicable, and click SUBMIT

4.  In the Updates/Upgrades section (2nd section), click on the link provided (if no updates are available it will say so).

5. Read the information and follow the on-screen directions.