Garmin/Nüvi series
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General information
Garmin Nüvi Track Hack
To convert the log files to GPX you'll need the small program that goes by the name wnutrak.
Nüvi 205
On 3rd April 2009 dcnuvi and emmex, two users of the GpsPasion forum, discovered a new way to get to the (already known) hidden GPX track logging menu for some of the nüvi models. Just go to the Where Am I screen (by tapping on the vehicle symbol in map view mode or selecting "Where Am I" in tools menu). Than tap on the words "Nearest", "Address" and "Junction" in the following order:
- "Nearest" in "Nearest Junction" or "Nearest Intersection"
- "Nearest" in "Nearest Address"
- "Address" in "Nearest Address"
- "Junction" in "Nearest Junction" or "Nearest Intersection"
This hack has been confirmed in the following model: 205.
Some firmware versions require a different key sequence:
- v5.00: Go to the Where Am I screen (by tapping on the vehicle symbol in map view mode or selecting "Where Am I" in tools menu). Then tap in sequence near the corners of the location text box: bottom left, top left, top right, bottom right.
Nüvi 255
How to log GPS traces using a Garmin Nuvi 255 - See Nuvi 255
Nüvi 2x5
See Garmin Nuvi 200 Track Hack
Nüvi 1490T Track Log Hack
- Go to the "View Map" screen
- Tap on the "Speed" indicator
- Press and hold center the speedometer until the "Diagnostics Page" appears
- Select "Diagnostic Logging"
- Select "Start Recording"
- Check "GPX" then press "Start"
Log file is located in the "\.System\Logs\gpx" folder with the file name YYYYMMDD_XXXXXX.gpx (track log is already in GPX format).
- Note: the "\.System folder is a hidden folder on the device (will not show up on the root drive in mass storage) and so it is not on the memory card. You will have to type it in manually into the address bar (example "E:\.system\").
There are a number of similar hidden features on the 14xx series described in this post Nüvi Hidden Menus
Convert
See Nutrak, which is GPL, has a Windows exe, Linux users must compile from source
SD Card size
Information from Garmin about the maximum SD card size of the automotive units. Requirement is that the device has the latest version of software. Information is dated 2011-09-26.
| Unit Series | Maximum Size of SD Card |
|---|---|
| nüvi series | 16GB |
| zumo 400 and 500 | 4GB |
| zumo 220 and 600 | 16GB |
| dezl series | 16GB |
| StreetPilot c500 | 4GB |
| StreetPilot c300* | 2GB |
| StreetPilot i-Series* | 2GB |
| StreetPilot 7200 / 7500 | 2GB |
| GVN 52 and 53 | 16GB |
Model description
Nüvi 200
Track logging only available in software version 3.40 as a hidden feature and was removed in later versions. Recording interval is always one second. Battery life supposedly 3-5 hours, tested to be at least 3 hours.
- Megabytes of memory available for tracks; 10 000 points fit in a MB. Models with the smallest preloaded maps have even a GB of free memory.
- Can use map files from an SD-card.
- No altitude information
- Log conversion to GPX requires a custom program by the name wnutrak
For track recording in other software versions, see Garmin Nüvi Track Hack
Nüvi 2x5
Track logging available in software version 2.50 and 2.70. Recording interval is one second. If connected to a Windows, Linux or OS X computer, the Nüvi 205 is shown as an USB mass storage device, the GPX file is located in folder Garmin\GPX\.
- 100€ WWW:
- navigator (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:940MB (external: sdhcmicro(4GB))
- GPS: channels, ( waas;egnos, )
- Display: , Connectivity: usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Pros:
- Big space for tracklogs
- Micro SD card slot which supports at least 4GB SDHC cards
Cons:
- Rather sparse placement of trackpoints, only "on changing occurrences", not every x seconds or x meters.
- Locks to roads on the map: not much use when mapping changing environments. It can be put in "off road" mode, but then it also does not do routing.
- Note: There is a (hidden) track log on these models, too. It is almost the same as on the 2x0. See Raw logging on nuvi 2xx/5xx/7xx/1xxx and How To: Garmin Nüvi Hidden Track Log (step-to-step, illustrated guide)
Nüvi 350
- OSM on 2 GB SD or internal works fine.
Disadvantages:
- Street search does not work.
- Some symbols like bus stops are displayed as points.
Nüvi 360
- No GPS track logging feature for this device.
- Possible to record POIs:
- Simply add a location to your favorites.
- Then find the file /Garmin/gpx/current.gpx (in GPX format) and use it as needed.
Nüvi 370
Good Things
- SD card slot
Nüvi 760
The "Nearest" -> "Nearest" -> "Address" -> "Junction" hack from Nüvi 200 has been verified on Nüvi 760. A new screen appears, containing "Start Playback" and "Start Recording" appears, together with an unidentified button showing a camera logo...
This procedure doesn't work on Nuvi 760 with firmware 4.9. It worked before the upgrade.
- 300€ WWW:
- navigator (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:940MB (external: sd(4GB))
- GPS: channels, ( waas;egnos, )
- Display: , Connectivity: usb;bluetooth
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Nüvi 755 and 765 T
Open Street Maps (OSM) with Garmin Nüvi 765 T and 755 works fine.
Advantages:
- Routing works fine.
- Much more details than original maps (set Mapdetails to "Normal" in Large Cities because of delayed display)
Disadvantages:
- It's not possible to enter addresses.
- No maxspeed in display.
Nüvi 1240
Works fine with OSM maps and also with the free routable maps from perut (http://www.perut.org/). The Nüvi has a world base map.
Nüvi 1350T
Garmin Nüvi 1350T tested. Maps work fine.
Track Hack is the same as for Nüvi 1490T.
Advantages
- Maps load reasonably fast from microSD card.
- Routing works OK (see disadvantages).
- POIs and additional info works good.
Disadvantages
- Addresses don't work.
- Does not display speed limits.
- Barriers don't work as expected (routes through closed barriers).
Nüvi 1390 T
Garmin Nüvi 1390 T pro tested. OSM Maps for Garmin (All in one Garmin Map) works fine. Routing works fine (with some few strange shortcuts). Street name reading works fine. Normal logging works per default and is written in /GPX/Current.gpx. Diagnostic mode with logging can be reached via pressing the speedometer (see above) some five to ten seconds. The 1390 T has a slot for a micro-SD card, an 8 GB card works. The card has to be formatted with FAT32, so no files above 4 GB are possible.
Nüvi 1440
Garmin Nüvi 1440 tested with software V4.40. OSM Maps for Garmin works fine. Routing works fine, but it's not possible to enter addresses, so need to select from screen, or existing POIs. Normal logging works per default and is written in \GPX\Current.gpx and \GPX\Archive. Nüvi 1490T Track Log Hack above does work Has a slot for micro-SD, at least 8GB works.
Nüvi 1490T
Garmin Nüvi 1490T tested. OSM Maps for Garmin works fine. Routing works fine, but it's not possible to enter addresses. Track logging available. Recording interval is one second. If connected to a Windows, Linux or OS X computer, the Nüvi 1490T is shown as an USB mass storage device, the GPX file is located in folder \GPX\current.gpx.
Good Things
- Micro SD card slot which supports at least 8GB SDHC cards (maybe even up to 32GB)
Bad Things
- Track logging locks to the roads on the map.
- Note: There is a hidden track log on this model. See hack above for 1490T to record without the "lock to road" feature.
Nüvi 2460LTM
OSM Maps for Garmin create with mkgmap are working even with routing if stored as Garmin/gmapsupp.img on external SD Card.
In mass storage mode the device has got the usuall ./GPX and ./POI folders were you can put waypoints and POIs which will appear in the unit afterwards. It seems that it has no effect to copy tracks and routes to the ./GPX folder. Normal logging works per default and is written in ./GPX/Current.gpx. Diagnostic mode with logging can be reached via pressing the speedometer (see above) some five to ten seconds. The 2460 LTM has got a slot for a micro-SD card.
