[mkgmap-dev] Recent Garmin Firmware "cannot authenticate maps" when they are unicode

Sat Aug 26 10:51:34 BST 2017

Hi,

 > my understanding is that this is not a bug, but a limitation
 > implemented by Garmin.

This is true. Garmin maps can be digitally signed. Many new GPS require, 
that Unicode map include signature. Signature is a protection against 
tampering, which is reasonable for commercial maps, but it exclude 
support for 3-rd party maps.

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Best regards,
Andrzej