How do I back up?

topref · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:51 am Post subject: How do I back up?

I can't for the life of me see how to do a complete back-up of my 2699. I want to delete things from it and so to personalise it but if I decide to sell in the future, would need to reinstall everything.

Can someone point me in the right direction.

sussamb · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:52 am Post subject:

Simply copy all the files to your PC, I do that whenever I buy a new satnav/gps so I have all the initially installed files.

Now ... having said that for the latest nuvis it's not easy! First, you need to set your nuvi to mass storage mode. To do that:

1. Start NUVI by itself and go to Volume Screen.
2. Press the upper right hand corner of screen for 10 seconds.
3. The Developers Screen will pop up
(may see Configuration and Settings, if so select it)
4. Scroll down to MTP SETTINGS
5. Change from AUTO DETECT to MASS STORAGE
6. Shut down NUVI and connect to PC
7. It should now connect in mass storage mode.

As an alternative to step 1 and 2 above, you can bring up the Nuvi's "trip information" screen by tapping the speed icon, then press and hold the speedometer for about 10 seconds to access the developer screen. Now go from step 3.

Now set your Windows system to show hidden AND system files.

If you've done that all correctly you'll see the hidden .system folder that contains maps etc and can then back up the complete lot of folders/files.
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topref · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your reply but sods law, I use a Mac and and it's far from simple i.e. http://www.howtogeek.com/211496/how-to-hide-files-and-view-hidden-files-on-mac-os-x/

I'm not confident enough to do this myself. Why do Apple make life so difficult!!!

sussamb · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:46 pm Post subject:

Can't answer that ... never used a mac (and don't ever intend to!) Very Happy

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topref · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:10 pm Post subject:

It's made my life difficult many times. Don't know WHY I went for it!!!!!

M8TJT · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:38 pm Post subject:

Some Apple fanboy talked you into it Very Happy

topref · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:42 pm Post subject:

Absolutely and syncing with my iPad and iPhone was another factor. Going to wait for the release of Windows 10 at the end of the month and feedback on that before I decide to return to a PC.

M8TJT · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:53 pm Post subject:

You went from a PC to an apple. Where's that ROLFL animated emoticon that DennisN uses when you want it? Joker

You really got conned into buying Apple, didn't you?

topref · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject:

I don't appreciate your last post especially all I asked for was assistance in how to back up my device contents. It was uncalled for. Kick a guy when he's down why don't you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

M8TJT · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject:

Sorry

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