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SD Memory Card Size for the Alpha XL

The Alpha® XL dog tracking navigator can use up to a 256 GB maximum microSD card of Class 10 or higher. The Alpha XL navigator uses the exFAT file system format.

Additional information to keep in mind:

  • A device may draw maps more slowly when using a card with a larger capacity if there are too many files and/or large files on the card.

  • A microSD card with at least 16 GB of space must be used when updating the maps on a device.

  • Garmin Express™ will only install a map update to a memory card if there is not enough space on the internal storage of the device.

    • Maps cannot be moved from the device to a memory card manually.

  • Instructions on where to insert the microSD card can be found in your Device's Owner's Manual.

  • microSD cards can be purchased from Garmin or other retailers.  Garmin offers the 16 GB microSD Class 10 Card with SD Adapter for purchase.