Note that each time you download a set from that site, the IMG file will alway be the same name, so if you later did Oregon/Washington for example and put the file on the 1030 you would overwrite the CA/NV that you had previously. Luckily, map names on the 1030 don't have to be a specific name like on the 520 I had previously. Before dragging to the Garmin folder on the device I always add a descriptive name to the file, so something like gmapsupp_CaNV.img for the first one, and then gmapsupp_OrWa.img for the second etc. etc. I don't know what the limit of map files is for the 1030, but I currently have 7 or 8 on mine for Oz/NZ and most of western Europe and they all work fine.

did the exact same thing to ride around Italy. bought the 1030 and loaded the maps needed for the locations i rode. boom! worked awesomely.

That ending sound... Genius, as always here !

@icequeen4136

5 жыл бұрын

That ending sound when you switch Garmin unit. Love it

I’ve been using exactly the same service for a number of years on my Edge 800 but not only for trips around the world, I do the same to get updates on new roads in my home country. Breathes new life into my trusty old Garmin that’s never let me down :-)

@allanlarsen2585

5 жыл бұрын

I need more space on my 800. Could I buy a bigger micro sd card and just copy everything over from the old one?

Fantastic - having tried to download from the Garmin web site and 26hrs later still not fully finished - THIS IS A GODSEND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING.

Tried several instructional video's for down loading new map and then up loading them to my Garmin 820. Your video was the first one that was easy and clear to follow...and WORKED!. Thanks!

Been doing this for years, but it’s nice to see the information shared on video. Thanks.

Thank you so much Shane. Bought the unit in Brisbane and in Thailand navigation was useless. Now so happy.

At least $50 saved. A great reason to smash the donate button on that nl website and openstreetmap.

@LonelyRibbon

5 жыл бұрын

And tbh because Open Street map is open sourced, they are a lot more detailed than the genuine Garmin map

Thanks for another epic Vlog Shane.

Thanks Shane! Professional and concise again!👍🏾

Had to do the same with my Garmin Edge 1000 when i went to Spain. Downloaded the maps and saved it on a memory card & install it on the Garmin. Worked fine 👍

Sweet. Quick. Easy. I now have New Zealand on my Garmin 1030. Tour Aotearoa start date March 3. Good to go. Thanks.

OpenStreetMaps saved me for my trip to the UK on my Edge 800

Thanks Shane, this just helped me out in Arizona after getting completely lost yesterday! :-)

There may come the day, where. what might be gleaned as "shady marketing practices", are no longer rewarded by the progressively more knowledgeable consumer. I feel you are right on with your assessment of having the maps you need, regardless of where you purchase a product. Thank you for sharing this excellent information.

Thank you very much! I am going to ride the GDMBR and will use a Garmin 1030! Great!

@mennosolarquest

26 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it doesn’t work anymore. In the end I’ll have to buy the official Garmin maps… openstreetmaps did become too confusing….🤷🏻‍♂️

a lot of people knock Garmin and don't give Garmin enough credit for this....the one thing the others can't do - and it's to be able to load OSM maps. I've used OSM maps in all my other Garmins and it works really well.

Useful video, thanks. I would also like to add that OpenStreetMap is a collaborative effort that has taken 10 years to make. Editing is not too hard and you will encounter errors (also, roads change). If you find a mistake, just flag it and you can fix it later.

i literally had this problem this weekend after riding out with the club i decided to turn around and get home sharpish i tried to route back to start but the maps were soooo rubbish i had to ride most of the route i initially took and then self navigate from there was not a happy chappy. Thanks for making the vid Shane

This worked great on my edge 1030 and Fenix 5x!

Thanks Shane, hopefully this Will help me out in Belgium tomorrow!

Hello Shane thanks a lot for your guide. Communicated with Garmin beforehand because i was ready to shell out 119€ for south east asian maps just to be safe before travelling to thailand this week. The only thing i wanted was to have them on both edge 1030 and 820 devices ( 1030 touring and long distance riding and 820 racing purposes) but there was no optimal solution for that only 1 device for download license or a sd card 😑. The friendly garmin staff still gave me some advice trying OSM maps with it without guarantee 😅. What to say it works so many thanks for that and before i forget happy christmas 🎄and new year 🎉. Keep up the good work together with dcrainmaker and friends. Greetings Sascha Team Laura Germany

Thanks Shane! Super helpful.

Thanks Shane, 2020 and things still haven't changed so your video was great!

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you Shane exactly what I was looking for especially the countries that Garmin Edge 1030 Plus with free maps does not provide and also not available to purchase from them.

Thanks Shane. I bought a 1030 on Ebay from a US seller but they did not mention the region on the unit was Aus/Nz. So, this allowed me to load the US maps. i guess I am good if I come to visit you though. My Garmin will already be good to go! :)

I have been doing this for quite a while with my regular 520. It may have been said in the comments, but be mindful of the file size if you are using any "older" device with internal memory only. I did a 400 mile tour in a relatively dense area for mapping and I had just enough space on my 520 for all the necessary map panels.

Thanks Shane, that’s awesome!

Great tip Shane. I agree, in this day and age, with maps so freely available, it pretty miserable not to offer upload as required. Mind you, Garmin is almost always universally crap from their software perspective so at least they’re consistent!

Thank you for this! My new 1030 only displayed major freeways and no streets. This solved the problem.

Thank you very much for this video!

Interesting the see others using this same technique and I'm in total agreement the maps should be free especially as they are using OpenStreetMap data now. It would be interesting to see a review on the different maps available (OpenStreetMap, Garmin Cycle, Garmin Topo, Garmin Active) for say the Garmin Edge 830 for both cycling off-road and tramping/hiking. Mainly how they route on backcountry tracks and the detail level for an off-road route (I say off road as this is often where things fall over due to lack of routing or detail).

Thank you very much! It really helped.

Thanks Shane works a treat, dont know how i maneged over the last 18months (just guessing where the turns where)

Thank you!

Old but still very helpful.

Haha nice ending....thank you for video .... Just paid for all of Europe maps for my Garmin edge 1030 to find out its not even compatible for my device. With there being no refunds!. I'm so upset with garmin on this one. Been using there stuff for long time. But Truelly thank you for showing me this.

@jeffburford

4 жыл бұрын

Odd, just did the same with my Edge 800, and contacted support, and then I received a full refund as it was not showing up in Garmin Connect.

thx for this vid!

There's a limit on how many maps can be loaded at the same time on the 1030, there's a thread on the Garmin forums that talks about "tile limits". TLDR: If you can see the OSM maps in your device but don't see any roads on your courses even the OSM map says "Enabled", you can disable the existing Garmin maps that come with your device. Then the new OSM maps will appear. Hope this helps someone else!

Great video, just a quick note: on older devices with limited memory you have to rename the file to gmapbmap and remove the old one so the new one can fit. Been doing it for years now i almost dont do it since i got my 820 explore that comes with the European maps. But i'm probably going to need to do it for the US next year.

@sergio895

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 520 and still using the stock map, if you can call that a map, haha. So, I think I'm gonna try this and download a map for my area. Is that a secure process?

@stephanelouvet1113

5 жыл бұрын

Even if like you I got an Europe map preloaded, I still prefer to create regional maps. It's faster to load and scroll. Plus, OSM gives more informations.

@sergio895

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck it, yesterday I created a regional map of my zone and put it on my 520, removing the stock one (which is just... useless). Just tested it this evening. Fu***** amazing. Brootal change. With the stock one, on the road, just to follow tracks... well... it served, you only have to follow it and see that you are not going out of it (plus, the devide warns you)... other than that, nothing. But this is a whole new level. The context you get is amazing. I love it, because I love to read maps and I've used in the past, so having it on this GPS just boost its possibilities when you're out there following a track and being abe to take your own decissions when watching the environment on the screen. To navigate on the city with this map on the screen is perfect in case you need to check. Also lots of info. Road names, icons of places of interest (like some coffee shops and all). Just great. Thanks for this info! It was easier than I thought.

THANK YOU!!!!

yeah very helpful cheers

thank you

I'm going to try this on my 820 next. I travel to asia fairly often and would love to actually use my Garmin 820 EXPLORE be of use. I don't need maps at home since I already know all of the streets...

Just a question in regards to the Open Maps, did it ever get confused when your planned route crossed over itself. My 1000 with any sort of maps would always shorten the route after getting annoyed and attempting to recalculate.

I always use openstreet maps on my 520 as the Garmin maps are shocking!

Open street maps is the only way to go! Garmin has to give up this archaic revenue model. I for one refuse to pay for maps.

Evening (I’m in the uk so it’s evening here) Shane, just a quick question, you mentioned the detail compared to the garmin when it’s not in your region, but are the open source maps more detailed than the maps in the region installed on your edge, ie, I’m in uk, so I have a European edge 1030, will I gain any detail by adding the uk open source maps to my edge?

This is fantastic. Has anyone noticed and lag or higher than usual battery drain from the higher detailed maps?

That was really useful, thank you. I agree with you, why do they do this like it was 2000 or something like that?

I bought my Garmin 1030 in Australia. It shipped with Aus Garmin maps and Aus OSM maps. Navigation was almost impossible with both map sets active. Sometimes when I attempted to load a course, my unit would reach 99% loaded and then cycle back to 0% loaded in an endless loop. On other occasions when my course did load, my Garmin would draw a straight red line from where I was to some seemingly random position 50km further into my route. I solved both of these problems by turning OSM maps off. I suspect that I would have had similar success if I had turned Garmin maps off instead, but I have not yet tested this. It would appear that the 1030 cannot cope with multiple active map sets where the maps sets cover the same region.

That clip from the ride, you screwed up Shane. You rode past the vineyard. You'll have to circle back and get it on the way home.

Hello. Should I upload other maps after uploading the openstreetmap map?

Hi Shane, as always great video. Does this open-street map download work for Gravel, Off Road navigation as well?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

It should, yep.

It is funny how Garmin bought OpenMaps but doesnt make it easier to lad into your device.

Nice video, thanks. Does this map include elevation information?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

It should

Appears to be a "dead" site now. I hear maps are no longer updated any more. When I tried to get a map of Italy, it required my email. When I got the email that my map request was received, I clicked on the status link and it said 27,000 requests are ahead of me and I should get my map in 96.3 days.

@mnveloguy

2 жыл бұрын

I got the same thing except now there are a lot more map requests in the queue. Haven’t found another way to get free maps and my Garmin is so old the purchased maps aren’t even compatible.

@jeremybelcher6681

2 жыл бұрын

@@mnveloguy Yeah, the queue is approximately 204.6 days to download my map. Lol. Oh well. Maybe Mr. Lama can give an update!

Wow, thanks for this. I just bought a 1030 plus and am *pissed* that other maps aren't readily available.

@gplama

3 жыл бұрын

The 1030 Plus has free global maps available direct from Garmin. You'll need to load up Garmin Express and connect via USB to install/manage them.

@dominicrivers6606

3 жыл бұрын

@@gplama That's what I thought when I bought it, but I was unable to download. I spoke to Garmin who told me that the Japanese maps are not available for devices bought in USA. However I can download from Open Street Maps. This worked, and I'm told there is no sacrifice in features.

Tried this with Australia map but it appears to be corrupted

Reno is in Nevada ;)

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

It's close enough to be included in the CA map pack up on the OSM site.

Very good. However on my garmin edge 1030 it was necessary to copy to \garmin ewfile Thank you.

Need Help - firstly this video is great - very clear info. Where I am having an issue is... I am going to Thailand traveling all over the country. I pre-downloaded the country as described in the video. I made sure the map was 'enabled' however when I go to navigation map, All of Thailand is without defined maps. Where do I go from here?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what's happening there. One for Garmin Support.

Hi Shane, I know that you made this video two years ago however Garmin has dropped the price to $19 or I believe $20 for the map. I believe that at this price it will be worth it, because you will get the feature which is called “popularity heatmap’ which will be much easier to create courses in an areas that you are not familiar with but used by many local cyclist. What do you think?

What is your opinion about real routing on the Garmin vs the bread crumb routing on the Wahoo? I am just more happy with my Wahoo Bolt with Komoot than I was with Edge 25 or 520 because it’s much more convenient and software isn’t crap.

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

The Edge routing and re-routing on the fly is a lot more mature than the Elemnt offerings. The Elemnt/Bolt will do turn by turn when the cues are provided in the route and uploaded to the unit (better than just breadcrumb mode).

Thanks for the video. I've used this method a couple of years ago without problem. But last week tried again for some more European maps for my Edge1030. Tried twice, but seems that the .nl website is broken. Each time I got a reply email that my download would be available in 14.3 days. On a repeat query today, the time extended to 16.5 days. Does anyone have a recommendation for an easy to use alternative tool? Or a workaround for this one? Thanks

well i cant get this to work no download part of it just an offer of give your email then it come through as no map every single time crashes

will it work with the 800 also?

@VonMicich

5 жыл бұрын

Struco177 yes

tried to load it up but not country selection come up.

Will this work on the Garmin edge 1000 Shane, I suppose I will need a memory card?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about the internal storage space on the 1000. It should have enough for a few 100MB of additional maps.

I tried it but it did't work. I think it's a newer version. I got a message saying, "warning the following disk images couldn't be opened, gmapsupp.img no mountable file systems. Do you know if there's something I'm doing wrong or I need to do? thanks!

I have the new Fenix 7, i did this process and i've installed some Maps but i have pre installed a topo graphics Maps, in ur opinion which Maps Is the best beteween them?

Do open street maps make it any more detailed in the same region? I always think my Garmin map looks really basic, even though I am in the correct region. All the streets and names are on it but that's about it and it's really basic looking. It would be better if it had contour lines on it and just more details in general.

what a guy.. a doctor, a fire fighter, a teacher, a policeman, an astronaut, an engineer, a soldier, a personal trainer, a plumber, and now he's teaching us how to install maps on our garmin devices..

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, what?

@ukpkmkk_2

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama it's an internet meme about someone you look very similar to.. Believe me, you don't wanna know..

Do these maps work for off road trails, and does trail forks still overlay on them?

Thanks Shane, after copying the file for the US Maps, did you loose the original Aussy Maps?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Nope

Now that years have passed since this recording I wonder if the current situation, in which the entire world can now be downloaded free for Garmin units, significantly changes the point of this video. Are the current maps that come with the Garmin 1030 Plus, when selected for maximum detail, at least equal to the OpenStreetMaps which, currently, have limited access as it is?

@gplama

2 жыл бұрын

The point of this video remains the same for the unit shown. The newer 1030 Plus changed the game in regard to the map availability and management. As for the level of detail of the Garmin maps vs OpenSteetMap, not something I've done any comparisons with.

Here's a challenge for you.. can you find out how to update the Magellan Cyclo 500/505 OSM maps to current day?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... I'd first need a Magellan Cyclo 500/505. And it sounds like something I don't want to do already! ;)

@multifrag

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in a similar boat. Tried everything myself with no luck. Both Garmin and Magellan/Mio put protection on their maps. Took a lot of people to bypass the garmin protection, but Magellan/Mio is not as popular of a unit... It's funny that both companies use Open street maps for free, but charge a premium to install the maps onto our devices...

@biglampar556

5 жыл бұрын

Why bother? Magellan has abandoned the Cyclo units. When it came out it was advertised as using OSM maps - but i don't think the magellan executives knew what they were talking about. Their maps were embedded in the units and can't be user installed like a proper OSM map. I've only had 1 map update since 2015 and no more updates since. Maps aside the Cyclo 505 can sure follow a route like a Predator laser guided bomb to it's target. And re-routing was super duper quick - i mean u turn off a street early and it will re-route in 3 seconds.

@multifrag

5 жыл бұрын

Try Mio. Megellan and Mio are the same units, but Mio still supports older devices with the latest maps update of this years March. Just download CycleAgent and it should update

How to download the China map into my US version Garmin Edge 1030 Plus? Thanks!

Would this work with mountain biking trails?

How do u get the Aus maps back after ur home? Did u have to remove them due to memory constraints? If so, can u drag the garmin installed ones to ur laptop to save, then swap back later? I ask because new 540 can't hold full Europe due to their size with the stupid new freeclimb pro.

Do you have to disable all other maps on the device to make sure that the map you’ve just installed is used all the time? Or does the map you’ve downloaded instantly override the others?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know to be honest. I've only ever loaded additional maps that weren't on the unit. One for Garmin Support.

Is "Happy days" an Aussie thing? Sounds like you can use the phrase for just about anything based on this video.

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

Shrugs... it's just a thing. I guess.

Hmmm... confusing jump cut at 4:05 to actual maps; how did you get there?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

Back to the main screen and swiped across to the MAP screen. Just as you would riding along and switching screens.

Geoff in Sussex Watched the video, downloaded file, however received a message - No mountable file system. Help would useful

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

You'll need to ping the owners of the sites supplying these maps. If the process I followed here doesn't work, something is up. No mountable file system sounds terminal... wrong USB cable type?

apparently it will take approx. 527 days to get the email to download from that site... am i missing something here?

@mcguirejerry1790

2 жыл бұрын

My request says there is #152722 in the queue, need to wait for 636 days. I may not be living in the same city by then.

Hey, could you help me please? Can I use the Edge 1030 or other Garmin GPS for car and pedestrian nav? I intend go to Atacama and use the Garmin as a backup in case of mobile signal die, wherever I walking, driving or cycling. Thanks so much! Your video was very educational

@gplama

2 жыл бұрын

Best use a phone app for car/pedestrian navigation. A lot of phone apps have those specific options for routing.

@fenanzer

2 жыл бұрын

@@gplama Thanks! Was very helpful

i have tried, but the there is no download links there, is it normal?

Are the BUILT IN MAPS that come stock on the Garmin Units automatically updated from time to time by Garmin?

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Yes. You’ll need to use a USB cable and they Garmin Express software on Mac or PC to get the map updates.

1st

Will it work with the garmin 530? Thanks!!

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

It should, yep.

Adding OpenStreetMaps on Garmin Edge 1030 Plus doesn't work. Doesn't show up on device, but is present in Garmin directory.

@KevinHawkey

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you have to drop the file into new filesfolder

No longer available 😢

will this works for garmin edge 1000 i followed all the steps but i got nothing

@gplama

3 жыл бұрын

It should, yes.

Hi, cant assess the website. do you know the reason?

@gplama

5 жыл бұрын

No idea sorry. I'm not able to load it either.

It`s the same others garmins outdoors =)

Is same trick possible with Edge 530?

@gplama

4 жыл бұрын

I assume so.

@theoscats

2 жыл бұрын

@@gplama hello mate! I tried on the edge 530 and doesn't seem to be recognising the new map files. May I know what sort of naming convention are you using on your 520? thanks heaps!

This is why I just switched to the Wahoo.

@biglampar556

5 жыл бұрын

Are the Wahoo maps as detail as the OSM? Or are they also another basic basemap?

@sgalenchapmanjr7456

5 жыл бұрын

Big Lampar I feel like the map is good, but is not labeled with all the street names. I'm on the elemnt bolt, so the screen is small. In looking at the Garmin unit Shane is showing in this video, the unit is much larger and so it can have more detail. The bolt is more the size of the edge 510/520. Not sure if this helpful or not. Shane may have some better insight. Cheers!

From way back when I first got a Garmin GPS, they've always been known as Garbage in our household. Why do the whole job when you can get away with only doing half?

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

They now have free global mapping. This video is years old. Don’t get stuck in the past and ignoring progress. That’s what our grandparents usually do.