How can I unlock a passcoded Nuvi 265WT?

To Delete Addresses you no longer need from your Nuvi, touch:

1. Where to?
2. Favorites
3. Select the address to delete
4. Edit
5. Delete.

I hope that helps.
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Change Nuvi 265WT Home Phone Number here.
Erase Nuvi 265WT Phone Numbers here.
Download Nuvi 265WT Manuals here.
Download Garmin Nuvi 265WT WebUpdater here.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT Hard Reset here.

Garmin Lock works by using either a 4 digit pin code or by taking the unit back to a preset security location. Although Garmin warn that this should NOT be the user's home address, that's what it normally is. If you know where the last owner lived then you can try going to that location to see if it unlocks, but if you knew that piece of information you could just ask the last owner...

It came from a pawn shop though, so it's very unlikely that you know who the last owner was or where he/she lived.

There is no other way to unlock your unit without sending the unit back to Garmin. There's a charge for the service and you'll be asked to provide evidence that you own the unit; in practice it's going to be cheaper to buy a similar brand new Garmin model. All I can suggest is that you try to get a refund from the pawn shop (unlikely!) or sell it to another unsuspecting person.

Sorry, but Garmin Lock is deliberately difficult to overcome otherwise it wouldn't be much use as an anti-theft deterrent.

I can help you reset and fix your Garmin Nuvi 265WT.

Getting stuck on the flashing Garmin logo, or a message about not finding any maps, are indications that the firmware / system software inside your GPS has been corrupted. Don't skip the hard reset step (or the backup step!)

There are three steps to take to get your Nuvi 265WT running like new:

1. Back up your Favorites.
2. Perform a Hard Reset.
3. Download and then run Garmin WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

Sometimes, a Hard Reset after the WebUpdate is what is required; that information is covered in the details through the links above.

I hope that helps.
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Nuvi 265W Manuals here.

forgot passcode

There's a small hole near the power jack. With the unit plugged in, use a paper clip and push in LIGHTLY into this hole. It will reset the unit back to factory specs.

If its to GarminLock then you either need to go to your "secret" location and unlock otherwise its back to garmin I'm afraid....

Unfortunately, even if you perform master reset on Garmin GPS unit, it does not reset Garmin Lock security feature, which password-protect most Garmin electronic devices to deter theft. If you forget the PIN or password unlock code to unlock the Garmin unit, the best solution is to bring it to Garmin to get unlocked. “Secure Location” does not unlock a locked Garmin unit either as it’s only a temporary fix as when it’s turn on outside the security location, the device is locked again."

So unfortunately, there is only one option: You have to send your nüvi into the Garmin, who can unlock it. Remember original receipt.

Passcode for wifi internet?

If it is for the wifi internet, try "admin" or "password" as passwords, they are the default passes for wifi networks ;)

I can help you fix the satellite problem with your Garmin Nuvi 265WT.

Poor or inaccurate GPS tracking, and taking a long time to acquire satellites, are issues that have been addressed by Nuvi 265WT firmware updates.

There are three steps to take to get your Nuvi 265WT running better than new:

1. Back up your Favorites.
2. Perform a Hard Reset.
3. Download and then run Garmin 265WT WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

I hope that helps.
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Nuvi 265WT Manuals here.