Updates

Garmin Software & Map Updates

Guides for updating Garmin software and maps with the Garmin Express application, so routing stays accurate and your device carries the latest features.

Get the download guide

nüvi · zumo · dezl USB connection Windows & Mac

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Why update

Keep your device current

Garmin Express is an application that helps users manage and update their Garmin devices from a computer. Regular updates help keep your device up to date and give you more accurate information when you are on the road.

Owners of nüvi, zumo, and dezl devices can use the application to check for software and map updates, register a device, and sync data with Garmin Connect.

Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable.
Add the device in the application.
Select the update options offered for that device.
Log in to your Garmin Express account to register the device.

Candid documentary photograph of a person's hands plugging a cable into a small navigation device beside a laptop, in soft natural light with muted cream and grey tones and a practical, everyday mood. — Updates are handled from a desktop or laptop with the device connected.

Step by step

Updating software and maps

Download Garmin Express from the official Garmin website and install it on your Windows or Mac computer.
Open the application once installation is complete.
Connect your Garmin device to the computer using a USB cable.
Click Get Started and then Add a device to let the application detect it.
Sign in to your Garmin Express account to register the device.
Choose the available software or map update and let the process finish before disconnecting.

If the application does not trace your device, disconnect it, reconnect the USB cable, and search again.

Detailed walkthroughs are available for each stage:

GPS update guide Map update guide

Before you begin

What you will need

Computer

A desktop or laptop running Windows 7 SP1 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.11 or newer, with at least 1 GB of RAM.

Connection

A USB cable to link the Garmin device to the computer, plus a high-speed internet connection for downloads.

Account

A Garmin Express account so the device can be registered and synced with Garmin Connect.

Support

Need a hand with an update?

This site is an independent service provider for software-related issues in desktops, laptops, devices, and peripherals. It holds no association or affiliation with Garmin or any third-party companies.

Support services may be available for free from the manufacturer's official website at connect.garmin.com if the product is covered by warranty.