Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Hi

I'm trying to update my dad's Zumo 660 to the latest map data. Using Garmin Express the only option I am given is Europe 2015.20 which is already installed. I don't believe this most recent map data as I've seen various posts talking about newer versions on this model. I've read of various work arounds using Install to Computer, but that option just fails for me with no explanation of why. Anyone got any troubleshooting tips or know of why this might be happening? Does it need a map purchase or subscription? Express and the support FAQs are giving me no clues about what the issue is so I'm a bit stumped.

Help appreciated, thanks in advance
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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Hello and welcome to the forums.

You might find an answer in the Zumo 660 section of this forum. This link has some useful info which might help with your problem.

viewtopic.php?t=2325
Have owned Zumo 550, 660 == Now have Zumo XT2, XT, 595, 590, Headache
Use Basecamp (mainly), MyRouteApp (sometimes), Competent with Tread for XT2, Can use Explore for XT - but it offers nothing that I want !

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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Thanks for the reply. I chose to post here because it seems like a software issue to me and something that could affect any model but I'll post the question on the 660 board as well. I read the thread you linked to before I posted but that unfortunately didn't help me because in that case the user already had access to the latest map data. My problem is that Express only offers me the 2015.20 map data. What are the common reasons why latest map data isn't offered?
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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Possibly because you may not have lifetime map updates?
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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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How could I check that? Software doesn't tell me if I need some sort of subscription or anything.
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Try updating to the 2015 map then run Express again. See what it then does.
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sussamb wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:53 pm Try updating to the 2015 map then run Express again. See what it then does.
This was the first time thing I tried. Took over an hour to do the update but it just installed the exact same version that was already on there. Still the only option is 2015.20
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Have you tried using MapInstall, rather than Express ?
Have owned Zumo 550, 660 == Now have Zumo XT2, XT, 595, 590, Headache
Use Basecamp (mainly), MyRouteApp (sometimes), Competent with Tread for XT2, Can use Explore for XT - but it offers nothing that I want !

Links: Zumo 590/5 & BC . . . Zumo XT & BC
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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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MapInstall will only work if the map is already on the PC, which doesn't seem to be the case
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Re: Cannot Update Zumo 660 Beyond 2015.20

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Dad'sITadvisor wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:46 pm
sussamb wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:53 pm Try updating to the 2015 map then run Express again. See what it then does.
This was the first time thing I tried. Took over an hour to do the update but it just installed the exact same version that was already on there. Still the only option is 2015.20
Then perhaps you don't have lifetime maps, many early Garmin devices didn't. A call to Garmin should confirm that either way.
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