How do I copy a map to a Fenix 5 Plus, 5s Plus , 5x Plus, 6s, 6 Pro, 6X, MARQ or Forerunner 945 on a Mac?

How do I copy a map to a Fenix 5 Plus, 5s Plus , 5x Plus, 6s, 6 Pro, 6X, MARQ or Forerunner 945 on a Mac?

A number of people have asked how to transfer files (GPX, Maps, etc.) to the Fenix 5 Plus, 5s Plus, 5x Plus, 6s, 6 Pro or 6X, 7 (all models), Epix 2, Enduro 2, Forerunner 945/955 via a Mac....

Garmin in their wisdom changed the USB connection mode from Mass Storage to MTP in these latest models.

Unfortunately the Mac doesn't support MTP natively.

Some digging around found that there are some third party tools that can help you get round this limitation. These include "Android File Transfer" (FREE), "Commander One Pro" (TRIAL or PAID) and "SyncMate Expert" (PAID).

Please ensure that you don't have Garmin Express running at the same time, as otherwise the above tools will NOT see the Garmin, as it is already in use (connected to) Garmin Express.

Hopefully this will help those of you that use Macs. Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or 11 works fine....

There is also a step-by-step set of Mac instructions (with pictures) here: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/step-by-step-map-installation-instructions-fenix-5-plus-etc-mac.