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Updating the Software from a Prepared USB Flash Drive

Before you update the software, you must load the software update files onto a suitable USB flash drive either manually (Downloading a Software Update Manually) or by using the Garmin Express™ app (Downloading a Software Update using the Garmin Express App).

NOTICE

Do not turn off the stereo or disconnect the power during a software update. Turning off the power during a software update may cause the stereo to become unresponsive.

NOTE: The stereo may restart a few times while updating the software. This is expected behavior.
  1. Turn on the stereo.
  2. After the stereo boots fully, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
    NOTE: In order for the update prompt to appear automatically, you must allow the device to fully boot before inserting the USB flash drive.
  3. If you are prompted to update the software automatically, select Install Now to start the update and skip the next step.
  4. If the update prompt does not appear automatically, select an option:

    • To update the stereo software, select Menu symbol > SETTINGS > UPDATE > UPDATE DEVICES.

    • To update accessories connected to the stereo, select Menu symbol > SETTINGS > UPDATE > ACCESSORIES and select the name of the accessory you want to update.

      NOTICE

      To ensure all accessories are updated properly, you should update the stereo software first, then update the accessories.

  5. Wait several minutes while the update process completes.
  6. Leave the USB flash drive in place while the stereo restarts automatically.
  7. After the stereo fully boots after restarting, remove the USB flash drive.
    NOTE: If the USB flash drive is removed before the device restarts fully, the update is not complete.
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September 2024
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