Updates & Downloads

nuvi 6xx (region file only) software version 4.90

as of March 18, 2010

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(10.63 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 4.80 to 4.90:

Fixed an issue where traffic would not draw correctly on the map.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

Updates to text and translations.
Fixed issue where custom POI was not displaying full detail when paired with a phone.
Fixed an issue with MP3s resuming after a proximity alert.
Fixed a Safety Camera issue that could cause the unit to not respond properly.
Fixed issue where zoom scale was missing from the bottom of the View Map screen while in 2D modes.
Fixed issue with ignoring turn restrictions and ramps.
Fix a problem with speech sounding garbled under certain conditions.
Improved performance of BNG coordinates.
Fixed issue where traffic lines were drawing on top of roads.
Fixed issue with missing detailed maps when Custom POI's were loaded.
Corrected handling of Eniwetok time zone.
Improved keyboard backspace function on Coordinates Edit page.
Fixed some issues with searching for cities in various languages.

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Added support for one traffic provider.
Improved Points of Interest searching.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60:

Fixed issue where some movie theatres were not being displayed through MSN.
Fixed issue with system restore on non-Bluetooth units.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

Improve handling of the situation where overlapping map data is present on the device.
Fixed issue where Fleet Management Interface messages can get stuck in the outbox.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

Corrected issue with Retail Map Update compatibility.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Added support for MSN Canada.
Addressed an issue of missing MSN Direct movie times.
Addressed an issue in GPS Buddy where an out going message can be stuck in the message queue and never get sent.
Addressed an issue with Cyclops speed camera cache.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

Improved the map drawing speed.
Corrected issue with proximity points in areas with many roads causing the map to draw slower.
Corrected issue where all traffic delays were represented as 1 minute.

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.10:

Add support for Mexican and African time zones.
Fixed bug where selecting Travel Guide from the Where to? menu would result in No Matches Found.
Fixed issue where some coordinates would not be properly displayed on the coordinate entry page.
Updated currency converter exchange rates.
Fixed bug where having too many custom POI symbols could cause the unit to reboot.
Added support for Canadian traffic information.
Fixed bug that occasionally causes map road labels to not match physical street signs.
Added support for 11 new pre-recorded voices.
Fixed bug with ejecting from a Mac computer.
Fixed bug where some audible books would cause the unit to reset.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Enhanced Touch Screen sensitivity.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Corrected problem with displaying TourGuide titles.
Corrected problem with losing final destination points if a route is to long.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Corrected French traffic translations.
Enable European FM stations for 670.
Add Lithuanina text language.
Fixed tour guide text.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.50:

Updated Daylight Saving Time dates.
Able to read a new SMS before sync is complete.
Changed subcategories in find menu.
Removed severe weather alert.
Added Brazil Portuguese voice.
Added Bulgarian voice.
Added Lithuanian voice.
Added Romanian voice.
Added Serbian voice.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.20:

New Traffic Interface.
Fixed Memory Full message.
Removed + when dialing POI's in the United States.
High power FM support for Australia.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed address searches in some EU cities.
Hide scroll buttons during slide show.
Add Brazil and Mexico to locale list.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:

Added SMS/Text Messaging support.
Improved shutdown sequence when disconnecting the nuvi from the computer.
Show ferry lines on the map.
Fixed problem with some help files not showing up.
Improved support for USB mass storage on Macs.
Centered battery gauge on screen locked page.
Fixed lock-up selecting traffic provider.
Added '-' to edit phone number keyboard.
Fixed browse map to display correct colors in night mode.
Added 4 GB SD card support.
Fixed possible file corruption.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.40:

Select Language Page string corruption.
FM Frequency page not in sync with Quick settings page.
GPS starting location not being saved properly.
Memory leak in Bluetooth setup page.
Changed Saftey Camera tone rate.
Traffic receiver missing message error.
Increased Backlight at power on.
Increased touch size for Traffic icon on map page.
Improved large phonebook sync.
MP3 playlist support (m3u).
Added Estonian and Romanian text languages.
Added Greek, Croatian, and Slovenian voices.

System requirements

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