If you have the Garmin Nuvi 255W device, then there is a need for you to know the update process. Since the Nuvi 255W is a GPS navigation device, therefore updating the map and the firmware is very necessary. Here, you will get the process of how to update the Garmin Nuvi 255W device.

How To Update Garmin Nuvi 255W Device?

Here, you will get the update process for the Garmin Nuvi 255W device.

Install Garmin Express Application

You will get the installation process of the Garmin Express application here, for both the Windows and Mac Operating Systems.

Garmin Express Installation for Windows

Here, you will get the installation process of the Garmin Express application for Windows OS.

  • First, visit the official website for the Garmin Express application.
  • Next, within that website locate and choose the ‘Download for Windows’ button.
  • As soon as you do that, then the download process of the setup file will begin. Once the download process of the ‘GarminExpress.exe’ setup file is over, next, double-click on that file to open the same.
  • When the ‘Installer’ window comes up, next, put a checkmark on the ‘I have read and agree to the terms and conditions’ option.
  • After that, click on the ‘Install’ button and wait for the installation process to complete.
  • At last, when the process of installation is complete, next, click on the ‘Get Started’ button and begin to use the Garmin Express application.

Installation of Garmin Express Application for Mac

Get the installation process of the Garmin Express application, specifically for Mac.

  • First, go to the previous sub-section and follow the first step.
  • After that, from that website, choose the ‘Download For Mac’ button. This action will start the download process of the setup file.
  • Once the download process of the setup file is complete, next, locate and choose the ‘GarminExpress.dmg’ setup file.
  • As soon as you click on that file, then a new window will come up. Inside that window, double-click on the ‘Install Garmin Express.pkg’.
  • Now, a new window having the title ‘Install Garmin Express’ will come up. If you get a pop-up message, then click the ‘Continue’ button. For the next two pages click the ‘Continue’ buttons.
  • If you get a prompt on the License page, then click the ‘Agree’ button. Then, tap, on the ‘Install’ button.
  • When you get a prompt to put the login credentials, next, put them in the right fields and click on the ‘Install Software’ button.
  • Finally, once the installation process is over, next, tap on the ‘Close’ button and then launch the Garmin application.

Garmin Nuvi 255W Device Connection Process

There will be steps here, regarding the connection process of the Garmin Nuvi 255W device. In order to do that, follow the steps below.

  • First, in the package box of the device, locate the USB data cable and take that out.
  • After that, plug that USB cable onto the Garmin Nuvi 255W device and the USB port of the computer.

Now, go to the next section and follow the steps present there.

Open the Garmin Express

Here, you will get the steps on how to open the Garmin Express Application. To do that for both the Mac and Windows, follow the sub-methods below.

Launch Garmin Express Application for Windows 

To open the Garmin Express application on Windows OS follow the steps below.

  • First, click on the ‘Windows’ logo from the taskbar to open the ‘Start Menu’.
  • Next, within that ‘Menu’ find the Garmin Express application icon.
  • At last, tap on that icon to launch the Garmin Express application.

For Mac launch the Garmin Express Application

Follow the steps below, in order to open the Garmin Express application on the Mac.

  • First, press the combination of ‘Command + Space’ keys. This action will open up the ‘Spotlight’ application.
  • Now, type in the following text ‘Garmin Express’ on the search section.
  • After that, from the result’s page, locate and highlight the Garmin Express option from the list.
  • Then, click on the ‘Return’ key to select and launch the Garmin Express application.

Start the Update Process

You will get the update process for the Garmin Nuvi 255W device here. For that to happen, follow the steps below.

  • First, on the Garmin Express application, locate and then choose the Garmin Nuvi 255W device.
  • As soon as you click on that device, then the available updates will be presented on the list.
  • Next, from that list, click on the ‘Install All’ button.
  • This action will trigger a pop-up window, in it, locate and choose the ‘Accept’ button.
  • Now, the update process for the Garmin Nuvi 255W device will initiate. Wait for this process to complete.
  • Once the installation of all the updates are over, next, remove the USB cable from the computer and see if the device is working fine or not.