Basecamp Map Installation [ MAC ]

Installing and Unlocking Backroad MapBooks on macOS 
 
 1. Prerequisites 
 
 
 
 Item 
 What to do 
 Link 
 
 
 
 
 Garmin Basecamp 
 Install Basecamp to view and load maps. 
 https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4449 
 
 
 Backroad MapBooks account 
 Sign‑up or log in to access map downloads. 
 https://www.backroadmapbooks.com/brmb-products/customer/account/login/ 
 
 
 
 
 Tip – Keep the ZIP file in your Downloads folder for quick access. 
 
 
 2. Downloading the Map Archive for macOS 
 
 
 Log into the Backroad MapBooks website 
 
 Open the URL above and sign in. 
 If you have no account, click Create New Account and follow the prompts.
 
 
 
 
 Navigate to “MY GPS Maps” 
 
 Click the MY GPS Maps button to open the registration page. 
 
 
 
 Locate your product 
 
 Find the row for your province (e.g., BC2025 ). 
 Click the small arrow to the right of the product title to expand its details.
 
 
 
 
 Download the macOS ZIP 
 
 Click the Download for MAC button. 
 Choose a location to save it (default is the Downloads folder). 
 
 
 
 Download the .gma unlock file 
 
 Scroll down to the Unlock Information section and click the link to download your .gma file.
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Installing the Maps 
 
 
 Open the downloaded ZIP 
 
 Navigate to where you saved the file. 
 If it hasn't already extracted, double‑click the ZIP to unpack it (you should see a folder named SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025-Mac ). 
 
 
 
 Mount the DMG 
 
 Inside that folder you’ll find a .dmg file (e.g., BRMB_BC2025.dmg ). 
 Double‑click the DMG to mount it. 
 If you get a “Not from the App Store” warning, click OK and then Open the installer. 
 
 
 
 Run the installer 
 
 Double‑click the installer icon that appears inside the mounted volume. 
 Follow the on‑screen prompts (accept the license, choose an installation directory, and finish).
 
 
 
 
 Allow apps from unidentified developers (if needed) 
 
 Open System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General . 
 If “Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere” is not present, click Open Anyway after launching the installer. 
 For detailed steps, see Apple’s guide: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh40616/mac .
 
 
 
 
 
 Follow the installation steps 
 
 The installer will show a welcome screen, license agreement, and a final confirmation screen. 
 Once finished, you’ll be ready to unlock the maps. 
 
 
 
 Complete the installation 
 
 
 Follow the on‑screen prompts (welcome, license, install location). 
 
 
 Typical screens: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4. Unlocking the Maps in Garmin Basecamp (macOS) 
 After the installation above, follow the unlocking instructions at: 
 https://brmb.support/books/3mac-gps-support/page/unlocking-maps-in-basecamp-for-mac 
 (This page walks you through importing the .gma file into Basecamp and unlocking the content.) 
 
 5. Troubleshooting 
 
 
 
 Problem 
 Fix 
 
 
 
 
 Installer won’t launch – “This app cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.” 
 1. Open the installer once. 2. Close it. 3. Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General and click Open Anyway . 
 
 
 
 
 6. Need More Help? 
 
 Phone – 1-877-520-5670 
 Submit Support Request – > https://backroadmapshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 
 
 We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible!