End of the line forMapSource?

[Jan Horn]

I recently did a map, software and RHD update on a Nuvi 55 for a friend. Had to update PoiLoader before I could get it to connect for the RHD update. I could not get it to connect to MapSource. It seem that the newer models will not be compatable with MapSource any more or am I mistaken. Could someone with one of the new models please confirm.

[einnes]

I still use MapSource to manipulate files, but it doesn't seem to work with the newer devices (2595)

[Stormin]

I bought a 2597 for my wife at the end of 2013 and it wasn't recognised by MapSource initially and I had to use BaseCamp to load my own trips and POIs. However, it is recently connecting fine but I'm not sure since when!! It may have been after a device software update. My own 2495 has always worked fine with MapSource.

[Jan Horn]

Just had a quick look their is a 28.8 mb software update available for the Nuvi 55. I spoke to my Friend earlier today and he will bring it next week for the update. Hopefully the 2016.1 Map update will then also be out. Thanks Stormin

[Jan Horn]

The newer nuvis aren't designed to work with Mapsource, but its replacement Basecamp. However there is a work around that involves switching your nuvi from MTP to mass storage mode. To do this:

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
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 and Mapsource will see it.

As an alternative to step 1 above, you can bring up the Nuvi's "dashboard" screen, then press and hold the speedometer for about 10 seconds to access the developer screen.