Hard to update Garmin GPSMAP 5212 software and maps?

[Bill Abernathy]

Hello, All,

My Garmin GPSMAP 5212 chart plotter needs updating, both software and map base, and I wonder how tricky that is. I am fairly handy with software uploads, but I have never done my Garmin and do not want to risk turning it into a brick, losing data, etc.

Thank you very much for your thoughts. It's most appreciated.


Bill

[Pandor]

I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but the 5212 is obsolete. And by obsolete, it seems to be a planned obsolescence by Garmin. I think if the updated charts are available, Garmin makes it uneconomical to purchase in comparison with installing a newer unit.