Deleting files from a GPS device using a Mac computer

When deleting files from a TwoNav GPS device using a Mac computer, it is important to empty the Trash before disconnecting the device.

If the Trash is not emptied, deleted files may remain stored in a hidden folder on the GPS device called .Trashes, taking up storage space.

Deleting files from a Mac

• Connect the GPS device to your Mac via USB.
• Open Finder and access the contents of the device.
• Select the files you want to delete.
• Move the files to the Trash.
• Empty the Mac Trash without disconnecting the GPS device.
• Once the files have been deleted, safely eject the device and disconnect it.

Important: Whenever you delete files from your GPS device using a Mac, you must empty the Trash before disconnecting the device.

Recovering storage space if the Trash was not emptied

If you deleted files from your GPS device without emptying the Trash and then disconnected the device, those files may still be taking up storage space.

To locate and delete them:

1. Connect the GPS device to your Mac via USB.
2. Open Finder and access the contents of the device.
3. Select the TwoNavData folder.
4. Press Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + . (period) to show hidden files and folders.
5. Locate the hidden .Trashes folder. If it does not appear inside TwoNavData, check the root directory of the GPS device's storage.
6. Open the .Trashes folder.
   Select the files you previously deleted.
7. Permanently delete the selected files and empty the Mac Trash while keeping the GPS device connected.
8. Once the process is complete, the storage space occupied by these files should be freed up.

Important: Before permanently deleting any files, make sure they do not contain information you want to keep.

Recommendation

It is very important to always empty the Mac Trash before disconnecting the GPS device.

This ensures that the deletion process is completed and prevents files from remaining stored in the hidden .Trashes folder, unnecessarily taking up storage space.

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