Updates & Downloads

nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 4.30

as of September 30, 2011

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(9.20 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 4.20 to 4.30:

Fixed an error that caused the device to generate inaccurate contour lines on NT Topo Maps.
Fixed several routing errors.

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.20:

Corrected an issue that could cause units with certain hardware configurations to repeatedly restart.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:

Improved accuracy of touchscreen calibration.
Improved drawing of GB Discover marine maps.
Corrected issue that could cause unit to remain stuck on copyright screen.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:

Fixes for displaying Arabic text.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Improve the way street suffixes are abbreviated
Fixed issue with map freezing when approaching a Cyclops Camera
Fixed issue with Arrival message being spoken twice
Fixed issue with MSN Local Event Dates being cut off on button
Improve JPG picture viewing
Improved Geocache compatibility

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Added Text To Speech support. After updating your nuvi 5xx, you must return to WebUpdater to install voices to enable Text to Speech.
Improved G2 map compatibility by adding topmark display and the option to switch between IALA and NOAA icons, if supported by map.
Improved highway avoidance behavior.
Corrected issue when saving coordinates as a Favorite.
Corrected issue where Optimally Reorder Points could cause final destination to be lost in some custom routes.
Fixed some issues with handling certain Geocache files.
Allow handling of maps larger than 2 gigabytes.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Improved Bluetooth performance on supported units.
Improved performance with certain USB cables.
Improved rasterized map performance.
Corrected marine map display.
Corrected custom routing issue.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Added Scooter mode.
Added support for raster maps.
Added night-mode elevation colors.
Corrected issue with position datum being set incorrectly. Datum will be reset to default (WGS84).

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Corrected an issue that caused incorrect translations to be used.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 3.00:

Once upgraded to this version, software downgrade is not possible.
Allow user selectable datums.
Corrected shutdown issue associated with changing traffic provider.
Allow American English voice to be downloaded via WebUpdater.
Corrected shutdown associated with reading geocache logs.
Improved demo mode initial setup.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Added support for MSN Direct using GDB-55.

System requirements

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