Updates & Downloads

nuvi 2x5W (GCD File) software version 7.80

as of September 2, 2015

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(8.91 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 7.70 to 7.80:

Fixed an issue that could cause the device to shut down while viewing traffic on the map.

Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.70:

Improved UI responsiveness in some situations.
Fixed issues that could prevent users from accessing downloadable content when using Garmin Express.
Fixed an issue that could allow the PIN entry to be bypassed when Garmin Lock is turned on.
Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:

Added support for a second map on an SD card.
Improved route calculation logic.
Fixed an error that sometimes caused water map features to not appear on the turn list.
Fixed an error that caused the device to find no results when the user changed state or province during address searches (2010 maps only).
Fixed an error that caused the device to not find streets that were spelled with a diacritic ß, instead of ss.

Changes made from version 7.40 to 7.50:

Fixed an error that prevented a user from selecting Country or State/Province while searching for an address using third-party maps.
Fixed an error that prevented a user from using a map from an SD card.
Fixed an error that displayed No Matches Found over the city-search results.

Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.40:

Corrected a problem where units would go into Safe Mode without an FMI server command.

Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.20:

Corrected an issue that allowed Traffic Ads to display after Navteq Premium subscription had been purchased.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.10:

Corrected an issue with the LOC8 entry in GarminDevice.xml.

Changes made from version 6.90 to 7.00:

Added support for Hebrew maps

Changes made from version 6.60 to 6.90:

Added support for Loc8 functionality
Corrected arrival times when crossing time zone boundaries
Improved responsiveness of keyboard when typing
Corrected an issue with displaying Slovenia traffic subscriptions
Corrected an issue with searching for some cities
Corrected an issue with searching for POIs along current route

Changes made from version 6.40 to 6.60:

Improvements in touchscreen calibration.
Improvements to Location Based Advertisements.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.40:

NOTE: Please check for additional updates to traffic receivers and install them as well to fix a potential issue with subscriptions expiring too early.
NOTE: This update will clear your trip log.
Fixed issue with TTS voices occasionally stuttering.
Fixed issue that could create file corruption in mass storage.
NavTeq Location-Based-Advertisement updates.
Resolved FMI issue where going off-route and recalculating caused unit to report incorrect stop state.

Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:

Fixed issue where some units would not turn display off when in charging mode.
Fixed issue with some units losing all audio.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:

Corrected a problem with ecoRoute fuel economy when set above 40 MPG.
Corrected issues with FMI.
Corrected an issue with some devices reading incorrect battery charge level.
Fixed issue with Chinese map cards not working.

Changes made from version 5.70 to 6.00:

Corrected an issue that could cause units to not work properly with Mac computers.
Corrected an issue that could cause stuttering when using pre-recorded voices.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.70:

Fixed an issue which could cause poor GPS reception.
Changed method for recalibrating the touch screen. Press and hold the upper left corner when turning device on until calibration screen appears.
Fixed an issue which could cause some GPI files to not work correctly.
Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to freeze at some safety camera locations.
Fixed an issue with some overlapping maps not working correctly.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.30:

Corrected an issue that could cause audio problems on phone calls longer than 5 minutes.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Fixed issue with MSN Flight Status not working.
Fixed issue with some European street names not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with some traffic events being treated incorrectly.
Added support for FMI 40 cable.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

Improvements in MSN Flight Status support.
Improvements in ecoRoute support.
Improved SD card handling.
Corrected occasional issues with route line display.
Corrected how Asian languages are displayed.
Improved routing in some circumstances.
Improved Bluetooth Phone Book handling on supported units.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

Added support for new MSN features - Weather Radar and Alerts, Send to GPS, and Flight Status on 2x5 units only.
MSN Direct users: After updating your nuvi 2x5, you must return to WebUpdater to install the Database for MSN Direct Flight Status and the Firmware Update for GDBxx MSN Direct Receiver to enable the Flight Status and weather radar features.
Added support for ecoRoute features on 2x5 units only.
Improvements in Avoid Highway option now avoids limited access roads over long distances

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Improved performance with some USB cables.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.60:

Improvements in Bluetooth performance on supported units.
Improvements in GPS performance.
Improvements to traffic support.
Added night-mode elevation color.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 4.40:

Corrected shutdown issue associated with changing traffic provider.
Improved demo mode initial setup.
Updated Roadside Assistance number for UK.
Fixed duplicate city listings when searching near your current route.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10:

Fixed a bug that would cause Panoramio photos favorites to reappear after deleting.
Fixed a bug that caused the proximity alert setup page to display incorrectly.
Fixed the display of safety cameras on the map page to fit inside the allotted space.
Corrected the display of distance to next turn when German was the selected language.
Fixed next turn and route overview maps from resetting their zoom level and position intermittently.
Added support for MSN Direct (requires GDB55 accessory).
Corrected the zoom scale in 2D modes.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Fixed speed limit icon to allow three digits.
Increased the number of GPI files that can be loaded at one time.
Fixed Arabic issues.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.70:

Fixed map shutdown for some European units.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.