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How to update a Garmin GPS Call At +1-844-313-6006

Author: Ronda Lee
by Ronda Lee
Posted: Nov 05, 2018

GPS in your car gives you a very easy and secure ride as you know the way where you exactly are and is widely useful --- sometimes Siri isn’t useful enough because signals are out, you are at a place where you can’t reach out to anybody in need of help so no pulling over and ask for an address. All you need to do is say the word and it will show you the exact location and you will be on your way. As your Garmin device is giving you a lot of performance and needs to update location as new places pops up every day. So, it needs a regular update. as it needs to have current and updated list of every road that is in the place in order it can work effectively. If you don’t have a updated device it is possible that your GPS may take you to a dark road which takes you to a dead end.

As the Street and routes regularly changes, and if the GPS is not current, you are a person that is sitting in nowhere but cursing a dashboard. But if it’s updated you have everything you need

Updating Garmin GPS is easy using the Garmin express software it essentially you can update the device by just plugging it to your computer. Whether you have Drive, Zumo, Drive assist, Nuvi, or other Garmin device’s.

Here is step by step guide on how you can update your Garmin GPS.

Step 1: Connect your device to your computer

Turn on your computer in order to begin the update, make sure you have sufficient battery on your laptop and it’s plugged in, no you will have to connect Garmin GPS to the computer using USB Mini cable. Take out the device from your truck, car, or motorcycle and you need to make sure that your Garmin device is on. Now you need to plug the device into your laptop by using the USB cable, now wait for the progress bar to fill up. If the device was connected before, it would automatically sync with your laptop. If it’s the first time then you need to manually sign into your Garmin Account before starting it would ask you for your Garmin account detail if it’s a first-time connection.

Step 2: Install Garmin Express

Now make sure that you have Garmin express installed on your computer system. you can download The Garmin Express from the official web page you can download it for windows or Mac. After you have the installation file just click on the install button and after that just follow the onscreen instructions. Garmin express software works with all GPS units that include Garmin Drive, Garmin DriveSafe, Garmin Nuvi, and Garmin Zumo.

Step 3: Access or purchase updates

Time to install the Garmin GPS update, make sure that your internet connection is working properly. Find the Garmin express icon on your desktop and open it. as your device is already plugged in. Click on Add a device then you need to locate your GPS. The Garmin express will search for any available updates and will show you a list of updates available. Then you need to click on Select all and your device should be connected to your laptop all the time. and now simply press on update now. the process will start now. Once the update is done you now will have all the latest updates and latest apps that are standard or free, now its time to purchase lifetime updates, if you haven’t bought it yes this is the right time.

Step 4: Disconnect your device

After you are done with installing the free updates, select the eject option from the bottom right side of your computer screen, that will safely disconnect your device and then you can unplug the USB cable. Now you can install your device to your desired vehicle and now all your directions will be more accurate.

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Garmin Gps technical support team is highly capable to provide support to their approaching customers. Whenever you feel that your Garmin device is not working well, just dial toll free number +1-844-313-6006 for Garmin Support.

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Author: Ronda Lee

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