Navigon 7200t Map Update Download



If you wish to update these, then the one-time purchase of the in- app FreshMaps is necessary. This is how you can download or remove new maps Open the NAVIGON app. Select 'Map Manager' in the Main menu. Place a tick in the box next to the desired country to download or remove a displayed tick to delete it from the mobile device. Tap on the map and drag it in the desired direction. Zooms the map so that the entire route is visible. Show your current position on the map. NAVIGON 7200T User’s Guide NAVIGON, INC. NAVIGON 7200T User's Guide - static.highspeedbackbone.net Manuals and User Guides for Navigon Sync 7200T. We have 2 Navigon Sync 7200T manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Quick Start Manual Navigon Sync 7200T User Manual (180 pages) Navigon Sync 7200T Manuals iv NAVIGON 7200T User’s Guide November 2008 NAVIGON, INC. Garmin Support Centre is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.

This is the simplest tutorial on how to add or update maps to your Garmin Sat Nav.

Garmin maps are simple .img files (files with .img extension). So updating or adding maps is as simple as copying and pasting a file, which has to be named gmapprom.img or gmapsupp.img. In some places, you may find locked files, but there are tools to unlock those.

An additional option (but not free) is to purchase official maps from Garmin’s website. The cost in the UK (Europe map) is £49.99 for a single update or £74.99 for LifeTime update (updates forever). If your GPS has LMT in the description is because LifeTime updates are included already (no extra charge). Once you got this, you install Garmin software from their website and you get the updates whenever you want.

But because we like free stuff, these are the steps:

Step 1. Buy a cable and connect your Sat Nav

The first step is to connect the device to your computer. For this purpose, you need a mini USB cable. If you are an Andriod user you probably have one already, otherwise, you can get one in Amazon for around USD 3 (option 1, option 2, option 3).

Step 2. Find your Map

Open Street Map (OSM) is the most used and globally recognised source for maps. They are free, created and updated by users and volunteers across the World.

The easiest thing to do is to find the map of your interest ready to use in .img format. So select your map from this link (once you find the one you need, click on the Provider column), only make sure that it says Yes in Routable column. In my case I wanted France so I download the map from the following website. There you click on Europe Maps and then Benelux & France.

That’s it! Your browser will start downloading a .zip (if it is compressed) or a .img file. In my case the file is called “Benelux & France-IMG-UL.zip“, and it is around 600MB.

Clarification: If you cannot find your map in the link above, follow the following steps:

1. Go to http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
2. In “Choose a predefined country” select Thailand
3. Click “Download map now”
4. Select only the file “osm_generic_gmapsupp.zip” to download.
5. Unzip the file above
6. Copy the unzipped file (gmapsupp.img) to your SD card

[Only for advanced users]: browse OSM website or other providers to find more specific maps. If your map has .osm extension, use one of these tools to convert it to .img. Mkgmap is a good one.

Step 3. Copy your Map to your Sat Nav

Here you have two options, you can copy the file to your Sat Nav memory, or you can use an external SD card:

Option A: Use you Sat Nav inbuilt memory

You can now just copy and paste your file to your device. Once connected to your computer, it will appear as an additional drive, as shown in the image below.

You may not have enough space on your device, but you can remove some files and replace the existent map. You can always make a backup and copy the files to your computer.

gmapprom.img is the pre-installed map, so you can just replace it. gmapbmap.img is the base map containing only large roads and larger cities, not really suitable for routing. You could delete it but as it is only about 50 MB you wouldn’t gain much space. You can also delete some of the voice files to make room. These probably contain lots of different voices and languages (files with .sum and .vpm extensions) that you never use, so maybe taking up quite a bit of space. They should all be in the GarminVoice directory. This is also only around 50MB. Another option would be to go to garmin.openstreetmap.nl and select only the files you are interested in and see if the generated map fits on your device.

Option B: Use an external SD card

If you do not want to remove nor touch the original maps (the ones that came when you bought your device), you can play safe and use an external SD card (read more at our “Best Travel Gadgets” post). You only need to create a folder called Garmin and copy your .img file in this directory.

You can get a 4GB SD card for around USD 4: Kingston, SanDisk. You need to format it with FAT32 [Windows, Mac]. Garmin says it will only accept up to a 4GB card for certain models, so check that in advance.

Step 4. Check your new Map in your Sat Nav

To check if the map was copied correctly and it is ready to use, follow these steps:

  • Disconnect your Sat Nav from the computer
  • Turn it on and click on Tools (bottom right corner)
  • Click on Settings, then on Map, and then on Map Info.

You should now see your new map, as the image below:

Recommended devices

You can find many Garmin Sat Navs on Amazon at different prices (from USD 100):

New devices can load multiple “*.img” files. If you want to have more maps on your device you can rename maps file in:
gmapprom.img (original map/ or renamed new map), gmapsupp.img (2° map), gmapprom1.img (3° map), etc.

Some other recommended Garmin Sat Navs are the ones below. Bear in mind that nowadays most of them come with LifeTime maps from the country you buy it from, so better to buy it with the maps you are most likely to need.


Additional tips and information

  • I strongly recommend Skyscanner for searching both cars and flights. I always find the best deals. For cars, local agencies are normally much cheaper than the big names such as Europcar and Hertz.
  • Do not forget to visit our “Best Travel Gadgets” post to find other useful artefacts for your trip!
  • Are you still having problems with your maps? Please ask for help here or use the Forum.
Navigon GmbH
Private
IndustryInformation and communications technology
Founded1991
HeadquartersWürzburg, Germany
ProductsGPS navigation software
GPS navigation devices
400 (2008)
ParentGarmin
Websitenavigon.com
Navigon 7100

Navigon GmbH is a Würzburg, Germany-based manufacturer of GPS devices and GPS navigation software. The company was privately owned, until in June 2011, it was announced that Navigon was to be acquired by Garmin and become a subsidiary of the company.[1] With effect from October 31, 2011, Navigon has changed its legal entity from corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) to GmbH.[2]

Navigon's products included Navigon branded personal navigation devices as well as OEM software for the navigation, wireless, and automotive sectors. Navigon had offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, and employed more than 400 people.[3] Navigon AG was purchased and fully acquired by Garmin Ltd. in July 2011.[4]

History[edit]

Navigon was founded in 1991. In 2000, the firm launched the industry's first navigation software for the Pocket PC. With the introduction of Traffic Message Channel-based (TMC) traffic avoidance features in 2002, Navigon became the first company to offer such a feature on a consumer GPS product.

In 2004, after primarily catering to the European market, Navigon directly entered the North American market by forming a subsidiary, Navigon Inc. headquartered in Chicago, IL.[3]

In 2005, the private equity firm General Atlantic bought a minority interest in the company in order to provide capital for expansion; Peter Scheufen maintains majority ownership.[3]

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In 2006, Navigon acquired Navteq's navigation software business.[3]

Navigon Europe[edit]

Navigon GmbH was the parent company of all Navigon brands. Navigon was one of the largest GPS brands in Europe and was well established there.

Navigon GmbH sold several models that carried similar model numbers (usually differentiated with the xx10 or xx50 in their number) to those sold in North America. Most of the devices included features and functionality similar their counterparts'.

Additionally, several older Navigon GmbH models were sold under the Transonic name in Europe. These models have since been discontinued, having been replaced by Navigon's then-current offerings.[citation needed]

Navigon Inc.[edit]

The U.S. subsidiary, Navigon Inc., was formed in March 2004, with Edgar Christen as General Manager, to adapt and market the Navigon product line in the North American market.


Navigon Inc. announced its first OEM agreement in November 2004 with EasyPocketNAV.com, a distributor for portable GPS navigation. EasyPocketNAV.com marketed and sold the OnCourse Navigator (TM) software, based on Navigon's technology platform, which turned Microsoft-powered Pocket PCs into voice guided GPS navigation systems.

In May 2006, Navigon appointed Andreas Hecht as Senior Vice President, General Manager, of the Americas, and in May 2007 as President, General Manager. He replaced Edgar Christen as General Manager and was responsible for Navigon's operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America. An authority in the navigation sector, Hecht was a 10-year veteran of Navteq, creators of the world's most widely used digital maps, where he served in senior executive roles in technology and business development in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.

Navigon Inc. launched three models in the North American market in July 2007. The initial launch included the 2100 (2120 in Canada), 5100, and 7100 models. These models introduced several new features to the North American consumer GPS market including:

  • Reality View - A feature which displays computer generated static images of complex Interstate Highway interchanges
  • Lifetime Traffic - Traffic Message Channel (TMC) service similar to offerings from other companies, but for a one-time fee (or included with some higher end models)
  • Zagat Survey Ratings & Reviews

In April 2008, Navigon Inc. expanded their line-up with the 2100 Max (2120 Max in Canada) model. This model is functionally similar to the original 2100 but includes a larger 4.3' LCD screen (rather than 3.5') and adds the company's Direct Help functionality.

On October 13, 2008, Navigon announced that Michael Roach, former director of U.S. sales for LG Electronics, would become president of Navigon's North American operations.[5] In his role as president for the Americas, Roach lead all marketing and sales functions for the Americas. He reported directly to Egon Minar, chief sales officer at NAVIGON AG (Germany). Roach replaced Andreas Hecht.

On May 4, 2009, Navigon announced that they would cease North American sales. According to CEO Egon Minar: 'Due to the difficult economic environment and the aggressive pricing we have decided to withdraw from the PND business in North America for the time being. We are however not closing down our Chicago office which will continue to serve our automotive and mobile phone businesses in North America.'[6] Since this announcement the Chicago office has, in fact, been closed.

As of August 2009, the only consumer products Navigon offered in North America were apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7. Visits from North American IP addresses to the www.navigon.com or www.navigonusa.com sites were redirected to a site devoted to the mobile apps, with no mention of former Navigon consumer products, even those that were brand new on the market less than a year before.

Despite discontinuing North American sales Navigon products were still supported, albeit only by e-mail with European support representatives, until sale of the company. Those individuals who owned Navigon's map update service prior to its discontinuation were still receiving map updates for their devices as of December 2009, but updating ended in 2011 with the sale of Navigon AG to Garmin Ltd.

A Navigon unit in use on a windscreen

Acquisition by Garmin[edit]

On July 26, 2011, Garmin confirmed that its acquisition of Navigon was complete. The first line of its press release stated: 'Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Navigon AG ('Navigon'), a privately held navigation provider headquartered in Würzburg, Germany.'[4] The electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc. used Navigon Garmin systems in their cars before developing their own system.[7]

Discontinued North American Products[edit]

  • Navigon 2000S
  • Navigon 2090S (RadioShack Exclusive)
  • Navigon 2100 Max
  • Navigon 2120 Max
  • Navigon 2200T
  • Navigon 5100 Max
  • Navigon 7200T
  • Navigon 8100T
  • Navigon iPhone app

Current North American Products[edit]

  • Navigon MobileNavigator for the Android platform
  • Navigon Europe, Navigon USA, and traffic4all apps for the Windows Phone platform
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Maps[edit]

The maps used by Navigon are provided by Navteq. Map errors are handled by the Navteq Map Reporter.[8] Errors can be reported using Navigon's report map errors page[9] and using the Navteq Map Reporter.[10]

In June 2011, Navigon introduced a point of interest package derived from the crowdsourcedOpenStreetMap project.[11]

Navigon Traffic Live[edit]

Navigon’s iPhone Application, MobileNavigator is all set to receive the Live Traffic feature that is capable of warning users of upcoming traffic congestion and dynamically routing the user around it.[12]

Navigon app off the market[edit]

Garmin decided to take all navigation apps – with a few exceptions[which?] – off the market as of May 14, 2018.[which?]All Garmin turn-by-turn apps are affected, including NAVIGON, NAVIGON Regions, NAVIGON Cruiser, NAVIGON select Telekom Edition and the Garmin HUD EU/NA Apps.

See also[edit]

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Navigon.

References[edit]

  1. ^'Garmin® Ltd. Announces Signing of Agreement To Acquire Navigon® AG'. Navigon. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  2. ^'About Navigon'. Navigon. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  3. ^ abcd'History of Navigon'. Navigon. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  4. ^ abMelanson, Donald (July 26, 2011). 'Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete'. Engadget. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  5. ^'Executive Profile: Michael Roach'. businessweek.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  6. ^Murph, Darren (May 4, 2009). 'Navigon withdraws from GPS business in North America'. Engadget. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  7. ^'First look at Tesla's new maps and navigation engine'. Electrek. 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  8. ^'About Navteq Map Reporter'. nn4d.com. Navteq. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
  9. ^'Report map errors'. Navigon. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
  10. ^'Navteq Map Reporter'. Navteq. Archived from the original on 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
  11. ^'New POI packages from NAVIGON: site-specific information in 44 countries'. Navigon.com. Navigon AG. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
  12. ^Ngo, Dong (September 16, 2009). 'Navigon GPS iPhone app to get live traffic'. CNET. Retrieved 2012-12-14.

External links[edit]

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