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Got another Garmin, can i use my Lifetime maps?

 
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Seyton666
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:28 am    Post subject: Got another Garmin, can i use my Lifetime maps? Reply with quote

Hey guys, new to the forum and new to Garmins really.
I had purchased a Garmin Nuvi a few years back for my mom and it came with Lifetime Updates. Well about a month ago, someone broke into her jeep and stole it.
Well today, i found a good deal on a Garmin Nuvi 255w so i got it for her.

My question is, can i use the Lifetime updates on my computer on the new Garmin? Or is it only good for the device it came with (stolen one) ?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Afraid lifetime maps are for the unit they were purchased for. So no, for your new nuvi you'll need to buy them again.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry to hear about your mom being ripped off! If you contact Garmin they may be able to put a stop to the updates on that unit as it's all serialised. They might even be able to trace it if the nugget who stole it has registered for map updates... just my 2p worth but give it a shot!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That would be brilliant if manufacturers could wipe known stolen units when connected to the net for an update.
They do similar for phones.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately with GPS units that's not possible Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
That would be brilliant if manufacturers could wipe known stolen units when connected to the net for an update.
They do similar for phones.


They probably could... But imagine if you bought one and then someone reported it as stolen and it got wiped...
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