The Magellan RoadMate 1200 is a mid-size GPS device. Depending on when you bought your RoadMate navigation system, it could have any of the device's 39 software upgrades. It's always best to have the most current version so your journeys aren't vexed by any dated information. Upgrading your device will take a few minutes to receive all the updated 2010 data you'll need to stay pointed in the right direction.
Roadmate 3030-LM Updates. SharkyCA 0 Points. June 2017 in Magellan Vehicle Forum. I am posting this as a heads up for anyone going through the painful process of updating a Roadmate 3030 LM(lifetime maps). Originally the program I was using was the 'content manager' from Magellan. I have a Magellan roadmate 1200 with a sd card. How can I get updates for it? Is Magellan Roadmate - Answered by a verified Electronics Technician We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Step 1
Turn on your device and and connect it to your computer with the USB cord.
Step 2
Navigate to the Magellan support page (see Resources). An expanded list of Magellan products appears. Scroll down to the Magellan RoadMate 1200 and click on Product Support. You can access product support, the manual and the latest software for your RoadMate 1200.
Step 3
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Click on 'Magellan RoadMate 1200 Software Update Version 1.50/3.12.' This is the free option. Choose 'Save As' and then save the file to your desktop or another folder. Another link allows you to pay $79.99 for Magellan's '2010 Map Upgrade,' which will take a week or more because you'll receive an SD card to arrive in the mail that you'll insert in your RoadMate 2010. Doing this will allow you to use Magellan's trademarked mapping system on other GPS devices or provide assistance in North America if you bought your device on another continent.
Double-click on the icon for the new software. Click on 'Run,' choose your preferred language and follow the final prompts to install the latest software upgrade for your Magellan RoadMate 1200.
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Business travelers often find themselves in unfamiliar territory, in which case the guidance of a GPS unit can be invaluable. GPS devices, however, are only as reliable as the data stored on them, so they should be updated regularly. Magellan GPS units can be updated through the use of a free software program available on the Magellan website. Some of the Magellan software updates and minor map upgrades can be obtained for free, but most of the map updates must be purchased.
Free Updates
2.Download and install Content Manager from the Magellan website (see Resources).
3.Launch Content Manager and log in using your Magellan account information. If you don't have a Magellan account, visit the main page of the Magellan website, click 'Create Account' and follow the directions on the screen to set one up.
4.Connect the GPS unit to a computer with a USB cable. The unit should turn on automatically. If it does not, turn it on manually.
5.Right-click the Content Manager icon in the system tray in Windows and the Dock in OS X. Select 'Check for Updates Now.' If any map or software updates are available for download, a notice will pop up on the screen.
6.Click 'Get Now' to download and install all available updates onto the GPS. When the installation is complete, you will be prompted to disconnect the device.
Paid Updates
1.Click the 'Maps' tab on the main page of the Magellan website.
3.Select a map upgrade and follow the directions on the screen to complete the purchase.
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Launch Content Manager and connect the GPS unit to the computer.
5.Right-click the Content Manager icon and select 'Sync Purchase Features / Content.' Wait for the update to download and install before disconnecting the GPS.
Warnings
- Some Magellan GPS units are not compatible with Content Manager. A list of incompatible devices is available on the Magellan website.
- Do not turn off the computer or unplug the GPS at any time during the update.
- If you experience issues connecting to the Internet with Content Manager, try temporarily disabling your firewall or anti-virus software.
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