Adding maps
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There used to be a few websites that did pre converted OSM maps for Garmin devices but I think they are defunct now? I use two command line java programs to make my own. Mkgmap and Splitter. Takes a bit of doing the first time after that it's grand.
Openmapchest.org is up and running to download maps as is https://alternativaslibres.org/
To make your own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jD8Nl22dHU
His instruction book on Amazon is much easier to follow than the Mkgmap Wiki and is worth the £2.14 to download the ebook.
To make your own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jD8Nl22dHU
His instruction book on Amazon is much easier to follow than the Mkgmap Wiki and is worth the £2.14 to download the ebook.
you can buy them on garmin site
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Is your question:
A. How to install and then display the maps on the XT, or
B. How to purchase / download the maps, or
C. Is it both A and B?
OK so thanks to all the useful info and the link from Mzokk i now have Toppo maps of Morocco installed in basecamp - and apparently thats good 
so sorry in advance for being a PITTA but.............
I can see some instructions on how to plan a route and then load that into the XT but i would rather just upload all of the Moroccan map and make up a route once over there.
All the manual mentions is updating teh existing maps over WiFi
so sorry in advance for being a PITTA but.............
I can see some instructions on how to plan a route and then load that into the XT but i would rather just upload all of the Moroccan map and make up a route once over there.
All the manual mentions is updating teh existing maps over WiFi
You want option C….
The reference to wifi updates, refers only to the updating of the generic Garmin maps installed on the device. I do not know of anyone ever managing to install third party maps via wifi, though there are some clever bods who might know how to do it. Assuming that is, that it’s even possible.
As to the rest?
You can install maps onto a Garmin device, using Garmin’s Map Installer app.
It is though maybe easiest to put the third party maps onto an SD card, which is what I sometimes do if I want to run some Open Street Maps on my Garmin device.
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=21G3VnXffc3fvlt4Ru9Yg7
There are lots of easy to follow instructions on the internet, each telling how to do it all.
One tip: If the Toppo maps are routable, then you’ll be able to create, display and run a route via your XT’s screen. If they are not, then you won’t. I am guessing that they are.
Second tip: You cannot run Garmin and third party maps simultaneously. When you come to run the Toppo maps, remember to uncheck the generic Garmin maps and to check (tick) the Toppo maps.
Third tip: Remember to re-check the Garmin maps and uncheck the Toppo maps, when you are done.
The reference to wifi updates, refers only to the updating of the generic Garmin maps installed on the device. I do not know of anyone ever managing to install third party maps via wifi, though there are some clever bods who might know how to do it. Assuming that is, that it’s even possible.
As to the rest?
You can install maps onto a Garmin device, using Garmin’s Map Installer app.
It is though maybe easiest to put the third party maps onto an SD card, which is what I sometimes do if I want to run some Open Street Maps on my Garmin device.
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=21G3VnXffc3fvlt4Ru9Yg7
There are lots of easy to follow instructions on the internet, each telling how to do it all.
One tip: If the Toppo maps are routable, then you’ll be able to create, display and run a route via your XT’s screen. If they are not, then you won’t. I am guessing that they are.
Second tip: You cannot run Garmin and third party maps simultaneously. When you come to run the Toppo maps, remember to uncheck the generic Garmin maps and to check (tick) the Toppo maps.
Third tip: Remember to re-check the Garmin maps and uncheck the Toppo maps, when you are done.
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