Garmin Key Generator

You did know that it *existed*?

Why not? You may wish to store the name, address, telephone number of
the seller in case a question may arise.

It doesn't, but it may be of help in situations like yours.

Hope you find a solution.

Mike

 

there exists a program that you run that will remove the lock from
each map individually, and allow it to be loaded. good luck.

 

In this case, I purchased a used 2610 from a seller on ebay. He
purchased it also on ebay 3 or so years ago with CIty Nav 5. He was
happy with that and never upgraded. Now I bought it from him on ebay
and want to load City Nav 2009. He has no record of who he bought it
from years ago.

Let's assume the best and say it is not stolen, just resold from user
to user.

Now I cannot register and get an unlock code for City Nav 2009.

 

Rev Bob,

I can think of only two ways to advise you:

1) call Garmin, explain your registration/update problem, have the
*device* registration number ready, and you *may* receive an update at
about $ 75.

2) forget about calling Garmin and buy the full mapping software CN
America 2009 for probably $ 150 (check certified Garmin dealers or
stores for the exact price/discount).

But be advised that CN 2009 has changed - it does no longer come in the
*img-format of previous versions, now it has got the *.gmp format.
Consequently, the new MapSource 6.14.1 installs on your PC, and I know
many - including myself - who are extremely disappointed at its speed
and design.

So, before you make a final decision take into account updating to CN
America 2008.
One final hint: the Streetpilot 2610 is a great device, I'd had it for
three years until I replaced it with the Zumo 550, but your 2610
*cannot* read the NT maps - you need the classic version.

Good luck

Mike

 

don't tell *me* - I'm not the original poster.

Moreover, I do not approve of illegal unlocking recommendations.

Mike

 

What does the NT designate? CN = City Navigator?

 

you are right: CN = City Navigator

NT - New Technology?

There are two versions of CN Europe 2009 on the German market, and some
devices cannot read the NT-version, for example the Garmin StreetPilot
2610. It needs the classic version.

Mike

 

What does the NT designate? CN = City Navigator?

CN is City Navigator, NT refers to a newer form of compression that
older units can't use.

 

The customer support is kinda ok. I only called once asking for the
*free* DVD for my newer Nuvi 680 and they sent me a free DVD fine. But I am
talking about the way they make thing very difficult for the customer on
their Copy Protection.

Yes, they do have the right to protect their product, but they just need
to figure out a way to make thing easier for customers the ones who feed
them with $$$$

I have been computing for over 3 decades so I have developed quite afew
tricks to deal with memory issue, but the problem that I just can't be able
to remember every single thing.

 

And if you want to save couple bucks then you may wanna shop around and I
believe I saw some stores sell the upgrade map for arund $45-50

 

Hi,

and get the unit unregistered. That is key.

That will not help since in the end the unit needs to be registered
and only then you can unlock the map to the unit. A good way of
hardware theft protection for the customer actually.
--

Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100, GRR#51)

90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 69 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)

cu @ http://www.issle.de

 

OK, Holger,

if both of my suggestions may not help the OP, what is it that *you*
suggest?
Please note that I'm just trying to help

Mike

 

Assuming I understand the facts correctly, i.e. unit purchased off of
ebay, then resold to this poster off of ebay and the chain of ownership
is unknown in it's entirety and the transfer to the intermediate owner
was not documented with Garmin, then I suspect that you're right in your
options Michael.

When I sold my 76CS to a friend of mine, (I'd bought it new and of
course registered with Garmin) I called Garmin Support with Marty
present. After some simple verification questions so they knew that it
was actually me and me telling them that I was selling the unit and
software to him, they simply took his information and transfered
everything that I had to him - done, piece of cake - no problem, and no
problem ever since.

Is Garmin touchy regarding licensing? Yep. Should you KNOW THAT going
in? YEP. If you pay attention to what's going on and do your part, will
you have any problems? NOPE. Should you go illegal? NFW.

 

Should you go illegal? NFW.

If trying to pay them money for a legit licence doesn't get you the
support you deserve i.e. if the unit hasn't been flagged as stolen,
i'd say it *is* an (the only?) alternative. If trying to go legal is
harder than going illegal, Garmin have a problem.

FWIW i've just dropped the renewal of garminsuck.com but I think you
know my opinion of them.

I bought it in response to Garmin fucking me about over buying maps -
software alone shouldn't cost 50% more than a hardware device you
don't want or need that comes bundled with the same bloody software
you do want.

I ended up buying a bundle because it was cheaper, it still hasn't
been out of the box apart from the software - the cost of the device
and the domain name was cheaper than the software alone. Wankers.

I've said it before, i've moved to TomTom now, but...

Metrowizzz http://www.geodude.nl/community/content/view/19/36/

and

MetroGold http://www.geodude.nl/community/content/view/13/28/

....are probably the easiest and most cost effective way of acquiring
Garmin maps these days.

If Garmin don't want to support customers trying to give them money,
not only have they lost money in the short term, but those customers
will never return.

 

Hi,

Option 1 is key - Garmin needs to transfer ownership to the new owner
(of course only if the unit is not reported as stolen). So you were
right with your option one.

If they don't want to do it in Germany it is your right to modify the
device to enable it to work as designed (please don't ask me for a
legally correct translation). The judge ruling in the case I
remembered included explicitely to crack the copy protection (but it
was a case for an accounting solution, not a GPS).

So, in Germany I would suggest to document the ignorance of Garmin to
transfer ownership in writing (by sending paper mail with a reasonable
time to execute the action and supported by proof of purchase, maybe
sent by your lawyer). With that in mind the keygen (if it exists)
might be a way to go if Garmin doesn't transfer the ownership.

And yes, the Op should have asked to get ownership transfered or the
mygarmin account info with the device at the point of purchase. Still,
it can't be that Garmin is blocking aftermarkets in the hope to sell
more new units.
--

Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100, GRR#51)

90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 69 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)

cu @ http://www.issle.de

 

Still, it can't be that Garmin is blocking aftermarkets in the hope

Nah, that'd be too much like the selective map sales they (used to?)
make to increase device sales.

 

Maps are available on thepiratebay.org.

 

I agree and as I have mentioned couple days ago and several times before.
If Garmin refuses to serve the customer then I would suggest them to ask for
help from HACKER/CRACKER.