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Garmin Firmware Tools
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This is a parser and some tools for working with GCD files (firmware updates).
This is a parser and some tools for working with Garmin firmware updates (GCD/RGN files).
It's in Python, so feel free to add cool new features and submit pull requests.
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* hours of looking at hex numbers
How YOU can help
----------------
If you'd like to help, feel free to get all the SKU numbers from your `GarminDevice.xml`
(numbers starting with 006-B...) and post them under "Issues" (create a new issue with the
name of your device).
Of course, pull requests are much appreciated, too.
Tools
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### gcdstruct.py [gcdfile]
### gcdstruct.py [gcdfile] / rgnstruct.py [rgnfile]
Will show the general structure of the GCD file and also validate the contained checksums, e.g.:
Will show the general structure of the GCD/RGN file and also validate the contained checksums, e.g.:
```
$ ./gcdstruct.py fenix5Plus_510.gcd
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The first one is used as the main device in the query. Shouldn't make a big difference in the results, though.
Special thanks to Alex W. for [his update check](https://github.com/AlexWhiter/GarminRelatedStuff).
### list_missing_hwids.py
Shows a list of hw_ids not yet listed in the `devices.py`. It prepends a call to `get_updates.py` for an
easy way to check the update servers for new devices.
To find future devices, you can supply a parameter (can be anything) and it will output 300 more hw_ids
after the last known.