

The new image file should show up in the list with the eject symbol to the right of it. Once complete close down Disk Utility and reopen Finder. Click on the size and go to custom and resize the image to the vicinity of 1.1GB.ĩ. Rename the Image something Like "Garmin G2 Australia and NZ" in Save As.Ħ. Once open up the top of the screen in the centre click "New Image".Ĥ. Go to Applications-Utilities- Disk Utility.


img file is what we are working with (just under 1GB in size)ģ. Of course double check that the little locking slider on the side is unlocked before you go purchasing another SD card reader Insert Garmin G2 Card into your machine and open up the folder "Garmin" and copy the file named GMAPSUPP.IMG to a new folder on your desk top.Ģ: Remove G2 Card you won't need it for the rest of the map install as the above. *Note* If your SD card reader in your machine is showing "Read Only" on your SD card when you get info in Finder then you need to purchase a second SD card reader as the Mac's SD card reader is faulty.
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This is only for Mac and has worked for me. OK so i thought it best to do a quick write up in case others fall into the same trap because I think it's pretty important that if you are taking the time to plan trips and actively manage your marks then you have to be looking at the more accurate G2 chart not the built in world map that had no detail at all.
