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Purchasing and Activating a Map Update

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Map updates are activated automatically and immediately available for download when purchased in Garmin Express. The activation process may have failed to complete if the download is not offered in Garmin Express. The purchase can be manually activated if this happens.  

Note: You can only update maps that came preloaded on the device. To purchase a map of another country see Purchasing and Downloading a New Map Region for an Automotive Device.


To Purchase a Map Update in Garmin Express

1. Connect the device to the computer and open the Garmin Express application

2. Click See Pricing

3. Select your country from the drop-down list

4. Click Continue

5. Click Sign In

6. Enter your email address and password

7. Click Sign In

8. Click the price button of the update you want to purchase

9. Follow the prompts in Garmin Express to enter your address and payment information


To Activate the Map in Garmin Express

1. Connect the device to the computer and open the Garmin Express application

2. Click See Pricing

3. Select your country from the drop-down list

4. Click Continue

5. Click Sign In

6. Enter your email address and password

7. Click Sign In

8. Click the Activate button next to your update

The map can be installed using Garmin Express once the update is activated


See the Software section under your device in Support Center for instructions to update the maps.