Version 4.0 for 260W

 

Have any fellow-owners of the 260W out there updated their Nüvi with the software Version 4.0? I did, and haven't noticed any significant changes, up or down. But then I haven't tested it that much. Would like to 4.0 hear user comments... Thanks.

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Tuckahoe Mike - Nuvi 3490LMT, Nuvi 260W, iPhone X, Mazda MX-5 Nav

4.00 Update

I hope you have better luck with your 260W then I did with mine. I also did the update and it made noticable Differances in the Navigation on my unit. I call Garmin and they attempted to roll back the software and totally wipe my nuvi operating system out. They sent me what was supposed to be a New Replacement 260W but upon booting the system for the first time I discovered the software loaded was for nuvi 2X5. It seems that others have been getting 260W's loaded with 2X5 software also.I saw a post you made concerning logging on a 260W.This is the reason your unit does not have or show the log.You do not have 2X5 Software and as for the mapping on your 260 it is much more accurate then these newer versions. In my opnion Accurate Navigation is much more important considering that is the reason for buying a GPS system in the first place. Always read the post on this or other websites before making any updates to your Nuvi.

Thanks

Thanks Much

I've used my GPS some more and it seems that version 4.0 upgrade is working slightly better than the previously installed version 3.4. Of particular note is that the vehicle icon on the 3D map is more accurately placed. In Version 3.4 it seemed to be somewhat behind where it should be. Particularly noticed when passing intersections.

So far all is good.

I did look for any news about 260W upgrades to version 4 on this site, even did a couple of searches, and found nothing, so I gave it a try.

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Tuckahoe Mike - Nuvi 3490LMT, Nuvi 260W, iPhone X, Mazda MX-5 Nav

4.0

Is this software update just for the 260w or does the 260 take this update as well?

Just 260W

I believe that the software is different for the two models. In any case, if you attach your 260 to your computer and start Garnnin WebUpdater, it will determine if there is a newer version for your GPS. That's the way I found that there was an update for mine.

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Tuckahoe Mike - Nuvi 3490LMT, Nuvi 260W, iPhone X, Mazda MX-5 Nav

260 update

I updated my 260 a week ago. We are already on version 5.0. The 260w is different.

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Paul..... Nuvi 765T

That's what I thought

Thanks for the confirmation.

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Tuckahoe Mike - Nuvi 3490LMT, Nuvi 260W, iPhone X, Mazda MX-5 Nav