How do I install the map?

How do I install the map?

First off, as stated all over our sites, and in the product pages, you need a computer to install the map(s), you cannot use a phone or tablet (IOS/Android). Just like you can't install (or update) any of the Garmin "official" maps without using a computer.

You can use a computer running Windows, Mac OSX, ChromeBook OS or any flavour of Linux you prefer. 

Generic (and full) instructions can be found here: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/maps/how-to-install-the-map

Installing the map via Windows:
  1. If you are looking for instructions on how to install the map on a MicroSD card via Windows, check out this page: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/step-by-step-map-installation-instructions-microsd-card-windows or this video: https://youtu.be/UmEWlPxO9Gc
  2. If you are looking for instructions on how to install the map on a Fenix, Epix, Forerunner, MARQ, Tactix, etc via Windows, check out this page: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/step-by-step-map-installation-instructions-fenix-5-plus-etc-windows
Installing the map via a Mac:
  1. If you are looking for instructions on how to install the map on a MicroSD card via a Mac, check out this video: https://youtu.be/8bcomI3dxaY
  2. If you are looking for instructions on how to install the map on a Fenix, Epix, Forerunner, MARQ, Tactix, etc via a Mac, check out this page: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/step-by-step-map-installation-instructions-fenix-5-plus-etc-mac
Installing the map via a ChromeBook:
  1. If you are looking for instructions on how to install the map on a Fenix, Epix, Forerunner, MARQ, Tactix, etc via a ChromeBook, check out this page: https://shop.talkytoaster.me.uk/step-by-step-map-installation-instructions-fenix-5-plus-etc-chromebook

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