Updates & Downloads
nuvi 7xx (GCD file) software version 5.40
as of June 21, 2012
(9.05 MB)
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Notes:
- WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
- If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.
Change History
Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.40:
- Fixed an error that caused devices with lengthy trip logs to shut down.
- Fixed an error that sometimes caused units to shut down after upgrading software.
- Important: This software update will restore user settings to default.
- Added support for a second map on an SD card.
- Fixed an error that caused the 'System > About' page to freeze.
- Added the ability to turn off continuous alerts for speed cameras
- Added a Troubleshoot button in the Bluetooth menu whenever Bluetooth is enabled
- Added a prompt to select a country for Address searches when using maps for other countries loaded from SD cards
- Corrected the handling of Address searches when using maps with and without multiple countries
- Corrected several routing-related issues
- Corrected several issues with the TourGuides
- Corrected POI dialing in Australia
- Corrected an issue where voice selections were lost when entering then leaving charging mode
- Corrected an issue where Find cities would not find cities whose names contain a diacritic 's'
- Improved Fleet Management protocol support and corrected some Fleet Management-related issues
- Improved Stability
Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:
- Corrected low battery warning behavior.
- Corrected an issue that could cause the map to stop updating when approaching specific safety camera locations in the UK.
Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:
- Corrected issue with TTS voice stuttering.
- Corrections to Language Guide.
- Correction to MAD Maps routing.
- Improvements to phone number/contact display.
Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:
- Added power off for FM transmitter after 5 seconds of non-use.
Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.60:
- Correction to optimal route reordering.
- Added support for two traffic providers.
- Corrected issue with speed limits on certain roads.
Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:
- Corrected a shutdown when European users change traffic providers.
- Resolved Text To Speech stuttering issue.
- Corrected issue with saving your location by touching the vehicle icon.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 4.10:
- Improvement in MAD Maps performance.
- Added Australian traffic support.
- Corrected reboot issue while installing language guide at power up.
- Corrected shutdown issue associated with an active proximity alert or tour guide alert.
- Support for more GPI files.
- Fixed an error in MSN news reports where a report could be lost.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
- Improve handling of the situation where overlapping map data is present on the device.
- Fixed fleet management interface route calculation issue.
Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:
- Corrected issues with GPI files causing unit crashes
- Corrected the expiring MSN Direct stocks after 5 days instead of 3
- Corrected clipping at the beginning of voice instructions
- Corrected compatibility issue with some MSN Direct receivers
- Corrected issue with web favorites category display other types of points in MSN v2
- Corrected local events not removing some dates correctly in MSN v2
- Corrected GPI route display issues
- Corrected Text language disappearing when changing modes
- Corrected issue with Asian language support
- Corrected issue with not being able to access additional information about GPI point
- Corrected shutdown during postal code lookup
Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.90:
- Corrected issue with Retail Map Update compatibility
- Correct routing issue when using City Navigator Europe 2008 with certain MPC maps.
- Correct issue on trip computer that could cause invalid speed/distance to be displayed. Trip computer will be reset.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:
- Correct issue that could cause MadMaps route calculations to stall.
- Correct Eniwetok timezone.
- On the Where Am I page, disable buttons that will not yield appropriate search results.
Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:
- Correct street suffix entry handling in address searcher
- Correct display of MadMaps Routes names
- Correct issue that prevented some MadMaps routes from displaying properly on the unit.
- Correct issue with proximity alarm points in MadMaps
- Add Compliance warning pages for FM transmitter
- Add support for Canadian traffic from MSN.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:
- Added support for Madmaps.
- Added support for enhanced circular routes. The unit will detect when routes are circular and adjust the start and stop point to the point where you actually enter the route. (Existing routes will be cleared.)
- Added support for TTN Canada Traffic provider.
- Update position and address information on the Where Am I display.
- Corrected issue that could prevent the unit from receiving traffic data after power interruption.
- Corrected issue that prevented the legend from being seen in 2D maps
- Corrected issue that could cause some route point names to be lost after power cycle.
- Corrected issue when using the Traditional Chinese pre-recorded voice that caused it to say two twice.
- Corrected issue where some letters were not drawn after entry on the keyboard.
- Corrected issue when searching by spell name that would cause double letters not to be matched.
- Corrected issue that could cause repetitive guidance when driving through a u-turn via combination.
- Corrected issue searching for cities with Cyrillic maps.
- Corrected issue that could show speed limit sign in inappropriate locations.
- Corrected issue that occasionally caused the incorrect Country prefix to be added to phone numbers.
- Required 1st and 2nd new PIN values to be entered the same in order to change Garmin Lock PIN code.
- Corrected issue when searching for specific long street names in Spain.
- Resolved issue with city search when MPC maps and City Navigator maps were loaded for the same area.
- Corrected intermittent problem when searching for items Near the current destination.
- Allow usage of the cursor and delete keys on the enter coordinates keyboard.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
- Correct issue that may prevent some Points of Interest categories from displaying on the menu.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
- Enhanced traffic presentation.
- Added support for Afrikaans text language
- Updated some text translations
- Fixed bug with routing around closed entry ramps
- Fixed issue causing incorrect rounding in the Currency Converter
- Fixed bug that could cause the unit to hang during some searches
- Fixed issue causing time on the Trip Information Page to be skewed
- Fixed issue with not being able to select French Sebastian TTS voice
- Fixed issue that could cause any traffic delay to be represented as a 1 minute delay
- Fixed issue that could potentially display a blank page when creating a new MP3 playlist
- Fixed occasional issue with address selection causing the review address page to not display.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.