can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Hi all.
Whilst looking for something else, I saw a conversation regarding this with links to the old forum, which clearly dont work now.

Is this something that actually works ?
If so, what do you get that the 590 doesn't already have ?
(there was a comment regarding spotify, which I don't use so not interested in).

If you do this, does this mean the garmin express updates no longer work ? (for device or basecamp)

I am really happy with my 590, and only asking out of interest.

Cheers,
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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Works perfectly imho.

Look here for instructions, and more: https://forum.gps-expert.nl/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1540
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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Hi Marcel:

I have a 590 and started downloading the files to update my 590 with the 595 firmware. Unfortunately, the download for the RGN_tool has a virus or malware attached to it, and after searching on the 'net, that seems to be the only rgn_tool. Would anyone on here have done this procedure and have a safe copy of the rgn_tool they can upload for those of us that want to change our 590 to a 595 be able to use?

Thanks in advance,

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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Hi Scotty, The regiontool form TurbCCC's wiki page is clean.

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/space/sh ... l_v094.zip

see also for a virus assesment:

https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/f4c42 ... /detection

two (false) postives, but that's probably due to the nature of the program..

I used it, no problems at all. (no guarantees though haha)
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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Can I ask what is the advantage of the 595 fimware over the 590?
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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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post #2 in this thread.
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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Thanks Marcel. Yes, no guarantees in life. The wait was worth asking the question though, a sign of age :)

I'll get on it over the weekend, thanks.

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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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mzeist wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:23 pm Works perfectly imho.

Look here for instructions, and more: http://forum.gps-expert.nl/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1540
Are there instructions with links that work as they seem to have blocked all the links on that thread?
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I've probably still got all the files you need John - drop me a PM with a list, and your email address to send them to.

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Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

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Does your 595 software allow screen rotation @biz ?

I think mine is a USA version of the software, which has no option for switching to portrait view. I don't use portrait view normally, but it is handy for obtaining screenshots sometimes. The startup screen also shows it as a Zumo, not a Zumo 595. But it works perfectly. I downloaded all of the files and versions available when the site was still live. I think it must have got shut down, but there are always the websites that take regular snapshots of sites - like Wayback Machine at archive.org

Oh, and Garmin Express recognises my unit as a 595 and recognises the same unit as a 590 when I restore its original software.


I created a pdf of illustrated instructions with comments tips and explanations - just for my own use really - but since it's you @Oop North John and @biz .... ! Just ask.

Today, I discovered something really important. I found another way that doesn't work.
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