#Garmin express preparing device for map update update#

You will have the “Install now” option, and the estimated time the update is going to take. If there is a new update available, you will see it here.Once you’ve done that, you can follow these steps to manually update the software on your Garmin device: If you want to manually update your software, you first need to make sure you’ve disabled automatic software updates, since this is set by default. This is completely normal and you don’t have to worry about it. Most likely, your device will restart after every update. From now on, every time a new update for your device shows up, it will be downloaded automatically and sent to your device.

Now you’ve set automatic software updates.

Tap “Software Update” – it will be all the way at the bottom.However, if you’re not sure this is enabled, or if you’ve disabled this by accident, follow the next steps to set it up: This means that every time there’s a new update, it will be sent automatically to your Garmin device. After you’ve connected your device with the Garmin Connect app, your software should be updated automatically by default. The first thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is to create a Garmin account, download the Garmin Connect app and pair the device with your smartphone. After you’ve found it, you can compare these results to the software version you have installed on your device to establish if you have the latest one or you need to download it. If you want to make sure you have the latest version, you can perform a web search by typing the device name and model – updates and downloads, and check the results on the official Garmin website. Tap “About.” Here, you will see your Unit ID (serial number), and the current software version of your Garmin.Head to “Settings” on your Garmin device.