Updates & Downloads

nuvi 55/56 software version 5.60

as of October 2, 2017

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(29.23 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 5.50 to 5.60:

Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

Fixed an issue that could prevent routing to parking POIs.
Fixed an issue that could prevent photos from appearing on custom POIs.
Fixed an issue that could cause blank results to appear in the Recently Found list.
Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

Fixed an issue that could prevent saved places from appearing in the Where To? menu.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 5.20:

Added support for the Garmin babyCam™ accessory.
Added support for searching along multiple routes in a trip.
Improved creating and reviewing trips in Trip Planner.
Improved routing behavior in areas where vehicle access is restricted.
Improved search performance.
Fixed potential issues with reviewing traffic events.
Fixed an issue with BC 30 that could occur after restoring default user settings.
Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

Fixed an issue that could cause traffic events to obscure the navigation map.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

Fixed an issue that could prevent Garmin Express or BaseCamp from communicating with the device.
Fixed an issue that could prevent maps from unlocking.
Fixed an issue that caused proximity alert settings to be reset.
Fixed issues with changing the search location in the Where To? menu.
Fixed issues with route review behavior.
Improved performance when reviewing safety camera details.
Improved searching along route for POIs from custom POI databases.
Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 4.30:

Added support for the Garmin BC30 Wireless Backup Camera.
Added support for calculating longer routes.
Searches near upcoming exits now include results along upcoming roads in the route in addition to the current road.
Improved the performance when searching for cities in Portugal.
Fixed an issue that could cause failures when importing GPX files.
Fixed an issue that caused the 'Avoid Highways' setting to be ignored after adding via points.
Fixed an issue that caused the keyboard to respond slowly when entering city names.
Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:

Improved traffic reception in Russia.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.20:

Added a route overview button to the map.
Added search suggestions when performing address searches. This feature is not available in all areas.
Improved text formatting for right to left languages.
Fixed an issue where certain routes could not be started from the Trip Planner.
Fixed an issue where the back button could be covered on the Browse Map page while in portrait mode.
Updated the speed limit sign for Brazil.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Fixed an issue that prevented maps from correctly updating.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.70:

Added an 'Accessory not supported' message when the device is connected to an FMI-15 cable.
Improved image visibility in the Help application.
Fixed an issue that prevented the device from ejecting properly from a Mac when an SD card is installed.
Fixed an issue that prevented elevation from displaying correctly on the satellite information page.
Fixed an issue where the Safe Mode message would prevent the Stop button from stopping the route.
Fixed an issue that prevented topographic maps from loading.
Fixed an issue that caused rest areas to display on the wrong side of the road when using the Up Ahead feature.
Improved translations.
Improved the Trip Planner application.

System requirements

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