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Updates & Downloads
nuvi 24x5 and 25x5 (GCD File) software version 8.30
as of October 3, 2016
Use
Garmin Express
to install this file.
(50.20 MB)
View system requirements
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 8.20 to 8.30:
Added improvements for handling larger map files.
Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.20:
Improved traffic search results.
Improved Smart Phone Link Traffic stability.
Improved results when searching for countries.
Improved FMI communication.
Fixed an issue that caused large files to be written.
Fixed an issue that prevented POI icons from updating.
Fixed an issue that caused the 'Where Am I?' page to be removed.
Fixed an issue that caused ecoRoute HD to disconnect.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.10:
Fixed several map display errors.
Fixed an error that could cause route calculation to fail after stopping a long trip.
Improved search bar, POI, and address search performance.
Improved consistency of navigation alerts and traffic notifications.
Improved highway shields in Norway and the United States.
Improved handling of via points in trip review.
Improved interoperability with Smartphone Link including Android 4.2 support.
Improved phone book and call history interaction between the device and a paired phone.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 7.90 to 8.00:
Fixed an error that caused a shutdown when an FMI immediate text message is sent.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 7.90:
Improved custom POI searching from the map POI list
Improved InstaSearch results in Russia
Improved route importing from Basecamp when the map versions match
Improved map matching when roads are close together
Fixed an error that caused route calculation times to lengthen over time
Fixed several layout errors for Right to Left languages
Fixed several errors with the keyboard grayout logic
FMI improvements
Improved software stability
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
Fixed an error that caused demo mode to work improperly.
Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.70:
Improved compliance with California Energy Commission power requirements.
Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:
Fixed several Arabic text formatting and display errors.
Improved results returned from searches.
Fixed an error that caused routes not to highlight.
Fixed a communication issue on some non-US mobile networks.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.50:
Improved user interface for Right To Left languages.
Fixed ASR Find Address support and One Shot searching for Russia.
Added a Play Audio button when reviewing tour guide GPI files.
Improved file transfer speeds during the map update process.
Improved Point Addressing accuracy for off road addresses.
Fixed a display error with Photos when reviewing favorites and GPIs.
Fixed an error with multi via routes stopping after reaching the first via.
Routes created via the trip planner now default to the user selected route preferences.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.20:
Fixed the text font on the Trip Computer.
Fixed a resetting error with Traffic Provider settings.
Fixed Yandex traffic severity indicator numbers when ecoRoute is enabled.
Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.10:
Fixed an error that caused the device to lock up and drain the battery when powered down.
Fixed an error that caused the device to periodically lose GPS signals.
Fixed an error that caused the device to shutdown when receiving traffic events from a GTM 60 cable.
Changes made from version 6.60 to 7.00:
Fixed several route-calculation errors.
Fixed several navigation-related errors.
Fixed several search-related issues.
Fixed several map display errors.
Fixed several Voice Command errors.
Fixed several Smartphone Link errors.
Fixed several locale-specific keyboard and display-related errors.
Fixed an error that caused the device to shutdown in certain locations when routing with the Argentina MPC map.
Fixed a route recalculation error that caused the device to stop responding.
Fixed several traffic related errors.
Changes made from version 6.30 to 6.60:
Fixed an issue with 2D landmarks not displaying by default for some locales.
Fixed an issue with backwards Arabic map labels.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.30:
Fixed a bug that prevented the FMI from correctly restarting after the cable was removed and then re-connected.
Fixed a bug that caused subcategories not to appear with certain custom GPI files.
Fixed a bug that caused the unit to display ASR messages on non-ASR units.
Changes made from version 4.40 to 6.20:
Added Smartphone Link support for countries outside North America where the Android Application is available.
Added the Tracker function for position sharing.
Improvements made to support Smartphone Link in Europe.
Fixed a bug that incorrectly reduced the number of red traffic events.
Added support to display building numbers on the map in Russia.
Improved the hint text for Voice Command address searches.
Added a display message when changing text language if Voice Command isn't supported in the selected language.
Added Voice Command support for the initial Saved Locations page to search for all Saved Locations.
Improvements made to Smartphone Link Traffic, and added quicker switching back to the Traffic Cable.
Added support for Tracker to share positions on the connected phone with Facebook and Twitter.
Added the ability to search for Fuel Prices along active routes in Europe.
Improvements made to Realtime Safety Cameras over Smartphone Link in Europe.
Improvements made to receiving locations sent from the phone over Smartphone Link.
Added support for localized YellowPages provider names.
Fixed a bug that caused pre-recorded voices to sound too loud.
Fixed a bug that prevented Elevation from working on the Trip Computer.
General bug fixes and improvements made to the software.
Changes made from version 3.70 to 4.40:
Added Smartphone Link feature.
Added Yellow Pages feature to location searches for some markets.
Fixed an error that caused traffic features to malfunction in Minneapolis, Nashville, and Las Vegas.
Updated software to comply with France Safety Camera decree.
Improved map-drawing performance.
Improved search performance.
Improved traffic performance.
Many other small fixes.
Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:
Added support for 2D Landmarks in certain markets.
Fixed an error with installing Oxford Language Guide.
Fixed an error that prevented the device from booting while low on battery power.
Fixed an error that caused the device to reboot when suspended and on external power. This only occurs on devices that do not support Voice Command.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 3.50:
Fixed several translation errors.
Improved map drawing.
Improved support for European functionality.
Improved SD card support.
Fixed ecoRoute HD connection problems.
Added FMI support.
Fixed an error that caused a routing error when driving through tunnels.
Improved search functionality and performance.
Improved traffic performance.
Fixed an error that prevented some MPC maps from searching POI categories.
Many other small and miscellaneous fixes.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.60:
Fixed an error that occurred when calculating pedestrian routes that include multiple forms of transportation.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.