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#1

Map Making Support / Re: Map authentication error

Last post by Sunbeamik - July 06, 2025, 03:06:13 AM

I use Edge 1030. Its map of some Russian region. I use code 1251 in TYP-file.
Probably I must use code-page=1251 in mkgmap. I'll try

#2

Map Making Support / Re: Map authentication error

Last post by sockmonkey - July 05, 2025, 10:09:45 AM

Sunbeamik,

You didn't say what device you're using or region you are trying to make a map for but that info may be helpful.  The forum link Boyd posted is one of several that are out there on this issue.

When I started making maps some wacky display issue happened.  I eventually decided to make all my maps using code 1252 in TYPViewer, you could also enter --latin1 in mkgmap options

#3

Map Making Support / Re: Map authentication error

Last post by Boyd - July 05, 2025, 06:46:02 AM

Perhaps an issue with Unicode text?

https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/cant-authenticate-maps-contact-seller-for-help/87406/2

I stopped making Garmin maps some time ago myself, and no longer even use Garmin devices, although I used them heavily at one time. It's pretty clear that Garmin doesn't want people to use third party (free) maps, they are desperately hanging on to a dying business model. But it would be surprising if they actively started blocking all third party maps.

I have read that (some) newer Garmin devices are blocking routable openstreetmap maps, presumably over liability concerns that the routing may be defective and cause problems. No idea if that is true, but if so then it might only affect routable maps.

#4

Map Making Support / Map authentication error

Last post by Sunbeamik - July 05, 2025, 04:26:19 AM

I noticed that some Garmin devices with the new firmware have a map authentication error.
 
How can this be fixed? I'm currently learning how to make maps for Garmin navigators myself. Can you tell me what to do? How can I fix this error?
 

#5

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: How many .jnx (custom) fil...

Last post by Stargazer57 - July 03, 2025, 11:09:53 PM

Thanks Boyd for your detailed explanation. I guess I'll have to swap .jnx files as I go to use the map that I need.

I also tried to have a second BirdsEye folder on the sd card with another .jnx file, but the unit totally ignored that. Oh well ...

Mike

#6

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: How many .jnx (custom) fil...

Last post by Boyd - July 03, 2025, 02:03:21 PM

Will admit, I'm a little out of touch with the current version of Birdseye. I have had several subscriptions, the most recent was for a DriveTrack automotive unit. But Garmin has killed all of these older devices and no longer supports Birdseye on them. I think that happened about 4 years after I purchased. The newer Birdseye is directly downloaded on the device somehow (I guess) and it might be different.

However, there actually was a way to disable some of the Birdseye in the old version, but don't think it will help you. There were separate Birdseye products, like satellite imagery and topo maps. Those were separate subscriptions and showed up separately on the maps menu, so they could be turned on and off.

But you couldn't enable/disable individual .jnx files within each subscription.

#7

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: How many .jnx (custom) fil...

Last post by Stargazer57 - July 03, 2025, 06:32:13 AM

I thought so. Thanks

#8

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: How many .jnx (custom) fil...

Last post by Boyd - July 03, 2025, 03:02:04 AM

AFAIK, Birdseye is an "all or nothing" proposition...

#9

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / How many .jnx (custom) files c...

Last post by Stargazer57 - July 03, 2025, 12:57:16 AM

Hi, I'm using the gpsmap 65s already patched. I noticed that if I put more than one jnx file in the Birdseye folder then I'm not allowed to disable the file(s) I don't need. The device loads them altogheter.
What I want is the ability to disable selected files I don't need (like I do with kmz files in the Customaps folder). Is there a way to achieve this?
Thank you
Mike

#10

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: Help with installing custo...

Last post by sockmonkey - June 27, 2025, 04:21:58 PM

Great news!  I was going to send and I still can this link:

https://www.javawa.nl/gmtk_en.html

It is called map manager and if there is anymore cruft, it should find it.

You are welcome to use Basecamps tools to send maps to your gps unit, an alternative, my "windows" version of maps is actually just the mapname.img file, intended to copy directly to your device.

I don't solicit donations, if you are feeling generous this site has a donate button on the home screen or pay it forward to something important to you Glad I was able to help and happy you like the map

SM