Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 05:36:23 PM
Does someone have step by step directions. I have seen various directions from websites that describe the process but I don't understand them and cannot get it to work.
I need loading maps on SD Card for Rino 650 for Dummies.
At this point I am at a total loss and now repeating steps in multiple that I have already done.
Its the GPS File Depot map.
Post by: hogslayer on August 14, 2014, 05:49:52 PM
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 05:57:25 PM
I have the same exact setup. It is a pain in the ass to figure out. Do you have a MAC or PC? you need to install Garmin Map manager. Then unlock the map that you downloaded. Then you need to download Mapinstall and open it and plug your Rhino into your computer and it will show up as a device. Then you can choose the map to be installed. This is what i had to do. But i have a MAC so it might be a little different.
Hogslayer I would more than appreciate your help. More than you know.
I have a PC
I will go install Garmin Map manager right now.
Post by: Bob33 on August 14, 2014, 06:00:49 PM
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 06:04:11 PM
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 06:21:52 PM
Next step?
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 06:44:36 PM
Post by: Bob33 on August 14, 2014, 07:00:25 PM
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 07:00:56 PM
I have some ideas. Will post later.
Thank you very much.
Post by: Bob33 on August 14, 2014, 08:32:16 PM
I've not isolated the cause. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's intentional on Garmin's part to limit users to Garmin provided maps, but I have nothing to support that yet.
Here's what you can try: copy the applicable .img file(s) from the SD card to the internal memory of the GPS.
Open a file explorer (Windows explorer), and you should see both the GPS unit itself, and the SD card. Both have a folder named "Garmin". Map files are denoted as .img files.
Find the .img map file on the SD card that you want, and copy it to the Garmin folder on the unit. If you didn't name the file, it will typically upload with a default name of "gmapsupp.img".
Look at my screen print, and you'll see that I have a lot of .img files loaded to the Garmin folder on the GPS itself.
The limitation is that internal memory can only hold a limited amount of maps, but this may at least temporarily provide you with a solution.
Let me know if this works out for you, or if you have any questions.
Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2014, 08:45:30 PM
Post by: dscubame on August 15, 2014, 09:47:13 AM
Garmin is a real POS for pulling this kind of crap. Another member on here was going to load some maps on this and Garmin a year or so ago locked down the software. He contacted Garmin and asked about this and Garmin said yes they locked them up for a single device. He asked what about if he has multiple devices or for a wife, kid, etc. and Garmin said that is just the way it is now. I have a couple Rino's now and sucks I will pay the hundred plus dollars for there map but only be able to use it on one of mine.
Oh well I cannot mentally put any more effort in this. Thanks for your time and help. Much appreciated.
Post by: Larry S. on August 17, 2014, 08:20:42 AM
I went to the local Walgreens, bought a card with the largest memory capacity I could find, called the same tech at Garmin, and had everything done in 5 minutes. Not saying this could be the same problem you're experiencing, but a quick call to Garmin couldn't hurt.
Larry S.
Post by: dscubame on August 19, 2014, 12:30:16 PM
Thank you.
Dan