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City Navigator North America NT Version 2025.10 is now available.

 
Wed, 03/13/2024 - 2:50pm

Supposedly this is true but I only have my iPad and can’t verify the statement.

[Edit] On a PC now and when entering GE I was prompted that GE 7.20.2.0 is now available but nothing about a map update.

Now that I've updated GE, a new map NA City Navigator 2025.10 is shown as available (4.80 GB in size on a nuvi 265).

Release notes for GE 7.20.2.0 read “Resolved a map update failure for our legacy devices.”

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Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:35pm

Went well

All went well on both my units.

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Metricman DriveSmart 76 Williamsburg, VA
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 9:11am

thanks

for heads up

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 9:45am

2025.10 Large JCV

I sure would like large jcv for 2025.10. Does anyone know if it's available or will it be? I have 1390LMT

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:55am

Also have 1390LMT

HarryAR wrote:

I sure would like large jcv for 2025.10. Does anyone know if it's available or will it be? I have 1390LMT

I’m holding off on updating my 1390LMT for now. Waiting to see if there is a large jvc link posted for download. Small jvc file is basically useless.

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:12am

Yes it worthless.

Yes it worthless.

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:52am

Large JCV files...

I've been checking multiple times per day for the past week. I never feel fully updated until those large JCV files are installed.

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Ted - Garmin Nuvi 1450 LM
Fri, 03/22/2024 - 7:15pm

Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks for the reminder.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 10:05am

2025.10 Large JCV

I made a copy of my drive smart 55 jcv file. It's not as big as the large jcv file (but works full screen) I've had before but it's much bigger than the one garmin has. It's 439mb and second one 45mb. I've never suppled one before but I'm only going to make available for a day or so if you want to try it someone else can download it and make it available. I need the space for my other files. It works on my 1390lmt.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1enGmc4HZydMgzsJKohaA...

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 1:22pm

Thanks HarryAR

HarryAR wrote:

I made a copy of my drive smart 55 jcv file. It's not as big as the large jcv file (but works full screen) I've had before but it's much bigger than the one garmin has. It's 439mb and second one 45mb. I've never suppled one before but I'm only going to make available for a day or so if you want to try it someone else can download it and make it available. I need the space for my other files. It works on my 1390lmt.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1enGmc4HZydMgzsJKohaA...

Thanks for this post HarryAR. I have a Drivesmart 55 also and never thought of using the split screen JCV file from the DS55 in my 1390LMT. I'm going to try this. We always had to wait for someone to post the large jcv file download link but have a feeling that it may not happen anymore with everyone going to Google Maps etc.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 1:36pm

Please report back with results

jackrabbit000 wrote:
HarryAR wrote:

I made a copy of my drive smart 55 jcv file. It's not as big as the large jcv file (but works full screen) I've had before but it's much bigger than the one garmin has. It's 439mb and second one 45mb. I've never suppled one before but I'm only going to make available for a day or so if you want to try it someone else can download it and make it available. I need the space for my other files. It works on my 1390lmt.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1enGmc4HZydMgzsJKohaA...

Thanks for this post HarryAR. I have a Drivesmart 55 also and never thought of using the split screen JCV file from the DS55 in my 1390LMT. I'm going to try this. We always had to wait for someone to post the large jcv file download link but have a feeling that it may not happen anymore with everyone going to Google Maps etc.

I'm very interested if this will work so everyone trying this, report back with your results and state which Garmin device it's being tried on, and whether your results are split screen or full screen. Also, how long is it displayed on the screen?

It seems odd that a DS 55 split screen jcv file would display full screen on any device but then, I don't remember anyone ever trying this, or at least reporting it here.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 1:54pm

Going to try it

CraigW wrote:

I'm very interested if this will work so everyone trying this, report back with your results and state which Garmin device it's being tried on, and whether your results are split screen or full screen. Also, how long is it displayed on the screen?

It seems odd that a DS 55 split screen jcv file would display full screen on any device but then, I don't remember anyone ever trying this, or at least reporting it here.

Curious about this too. But, I'll try it and see what happens.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:48pm

Updated Last Week

No issues so far.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 3:12pm

Large JCV

What I understand about full or split screen is in firmware and not jcv file

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 3:21pm

Works great

Installed the new maps on my GPS units, took a road trip and all is good.

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Tue, 03/26/2024 - 4:31pm

Large JCV

HarryAR wrote:

What I understand about full or split screen is in firmware and not jcv file

It is possible that the split jcv file view was made a different size and is possibly stretched a little to fit the full size in gps though.
It my be why file size is 439mb instead of 800+mb. All I know is it works fine for me. I'm only guessing.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 7:12pm

Split-screen JCV files

Split-screen JCV files should be about half the size of the full-screen file, simply because the actual images are half the size of the full-screen images. This is not new, but over time the knowledge was buried on the site. The split-screen file will work on devices that display junction views in full-screen, but the image will be stretched to fit.

Just don't try using the file in the Garmin Drive (not DriveSmart) and the basic / essential series nüvis. The reason why is explained in the FAQs.

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Tue, 03/26/2024 - 7:47pm

Good to know

Maybe I'll hold off on updating my 1390LMT for now.

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:14am

Thanks

Strephon_Alkhalikoi wrote:

Split-screen JCV files should be about half the size of the full-screen file, simply because the actual images are half the size of the full-screen images. This is not new, but over time the knowledge was buried on the site. The split-screen file will work on devices that display junction views in full-screen, but the image will be stretched to fit.

Just don't try using the file in the Garmin Drive (not DriveSmart) and the basic / essential series nüvis. The reason why is explained in the FAQs.

Good info! Yes indeed, the basic Drive models can not display photorealistic images.

Sat, 03/30/2024 - 9:23pm

2025.10 Large JVC (NEW FULL FILES ) 749.9MB & 77.7MB

Full files for 2025.10 Large JVC
I'm only going to make available for a day or so if you want to try it someone else can download it and make it available.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19LFWjy5G-NzlVk7if2qz...

Sat, 03/30/2024 - 10:04pm

I requested access...

"You’ll get an email letting you know if your request was approved"

I'm excited!

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Ted - Garmin Nuvi 1450 LM
Sat, 03/30/2024 - 11:10pm

New map

Seems to work fine on my DS55.

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 8:41am

2025.10 Large JVC (NEW FULL FILES ) 749.9MB & 77.7MB

Everyone should have access to files now. Happy Easter

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 11:35am

Thank you

HarryAR wrote:

Everyone should have access to files now. Happy Easter

Thank you so much for uploading the large jcv for us who need it.

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 12:12pm

Thanks!

It is a Happy Easter. The simulation is going well. Another six months of the best from this old nuvi.

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Ted - Garmin Nuvi 1450 LM
Sun, 03/31/2024 - 1:20pm

Your Welcome

After seeing that the split screen version I offered was stretched I set my mind with determination that I would figure a way to get it right. I knew there had to be a way to get it right.

I may be able to get it next time too

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 4:57pm

Thanks again, HarryAR!

I am sure the task can become tiresome, but if someone will step up, it makes such a difference.

I look forward to the next time.

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Ted - Garmin Nuvi 1450 LM
Mon, 04/01/2024 - 11:05am

good

stuff!

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:12pm

2025.10 Large JVC

So I changed files to another cloud and be posting it until next update.

https://mega.nz/folder/Eb0HzQIS#HJ6Ye-6LtOMMMfX9YgWowg

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:17pm

updated

updated

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:21pm

2025.10 Large JVC

HarryAR wrote:

Full files for 2025.10 Large JVC
I'm only going to make available for a day or so if you want to try it someone else can download it and make it available.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19LFWjy5G-NzlVk7if2qzR0K_CHgZ9wJj?usp=sharing

Update: changed cloud

https://mega.nz/folder/Eb0HzQIS#HJ6Ye-6LtOMMMfX9YgWowg
This will stay up until next map update.

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:53pm

2025.10 Large JVC

2025.10 Large JVC

https://mega.nz/folder/Eb0HzQIS#HJ6Ye-6LtOMMMfX9YgWowg

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 6:57am

No Problems

Loaded on four devices with no issues.

Just in time for our eclipse trip to Erie, PA.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 5:33pm

Got it, thanks

Got it, thanks

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