myDashboard vs WebUpdater
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 12:42pm
14 years
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Can anyone explain the difference between updates done via myDashboard through a browser and the ones done using WebUpdater?
What I have gathered is that using myDashboard updates all voices/text if you want them or not, while WebUpdater lets you choose which ones you want.
Try These
These previous discussions should help:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/22432
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/22730
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Only three words for
Only three words for Dashboard.Don't do it.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
LOL !
Only three words for Dashboard.Don't do it.
Remember when we used to say the same thing about Webupdater?
Nuvi 350, 760, 1695LM, 3790LMT, 2460LMT, 3597LMTHD, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, DriveSmart 61, Garmin Drive 52, Garmin Backup Camera 40 and TomTom XXL540s.
Yes on webupdater.I tried
Yes on webupdater.I tried Dashboard thinking I had a update.After taking a while to download I found no update .I had removed files I didn't need or use in my gps.It put them all back.To me it is like a reset.All or nothing.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Old Post
I have a Nuvi 2450LM coming soon and the manual from the Garmin website said to use Mydashboard to update the map. Now that the Mydashboard has been around awhile it it ok to use it?
Is there anything I need to know about updating my new Nuvi when I get it? I have never updated my Nuvi 750 map so I am a little worried about the process of updating the maps on the new unit.
Thanks
Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
Why would you change?
I have a Nuvi 2450LM coming soon and the manual from the Garmin website said to use Mydashboard to update the map. Now that the Mydashboard has been around awhile it it ok to use it?
Is there anything I need to know about updating my new Nuvi when I get it? I have never updated my Nuvi 750 map so I am a little worried about the process of updating the maps on the new unit.
Thanks
Why would you change from using web updater to My Dashboard? There are numerous threads and discussions about the two. My Dashboard will upload data from you unit to Garmin, this includes track info so they know the areas you travel in. This information is used to help sell ads on the traffic service so they can target users in an area.
You can't control what My Dashboard writes to your unit. You don't need it to update maps, just sign into My Garmin, register the unit and follow the links. You will go to the download page which allows you to update maps and mapsource without uploading any information - oh, decline "helping Garmin improve..."
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Thanks so much
Thanks so much for the great information. Can't wait till my unit is here!! I am trying to read all I can to get ready!
Thanks again, Mary
Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
myDashboard vs WebUpdater...
Read up on the differences here:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/29123
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
thanks.
Read up on the differences here:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/29123
I never thought about the differences. Now I will always use WebUpdater.
Dashboard vs Webupdater Software Udate Information
I just checked Dashboard and it says that a software update is available. I went to Webupdater to update the software and it says that my software is up to date. Why the discrepancy?
Thanks for the link
Read up on the differences here:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/29123
Thanks for the link. I did a search but didn't find this one. It looks like Garmin would put a link on Mydashboard to see what is going to be updated before you do it. Seems like that would be a great thing for them to do.
Thanks again for the link, it did help.
Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
Glitch
I just checked Dashboard and it says that a software update is available. I went to Webupdater to update the software and it says that my software is up to date. Why the discrepancy?
Just another one of Garmins inconsistencies. Hate to appear negative but come on. It does the same thing on my 2450LM...
Bobby....Garmin 2450LM
Agreed
Only three words for Dashboard.Don't do it.
I agree with you whole heartedly
Dashboard Update Problem
Dashboard indicated an update available for my 2460LMT but after attempting it failed to do so.
Web Updater indicated the SW was up to date.
Garmin checked then said to "disregard the Dashboard indication of a pending update as it just does that". Seems like a bug if you ask me.
romanviking
Mine's The Same
Dashboard indicated an update available for my 2460LMT but after attempting it failed to do so.
Web Updater indicated the SW was up to date.
My 2460 is exactly the same.
No
Seems like a bug if you ask me.
No , it must be a feature since it's worked like that since the day it was first available.
Nuvi 350, 760, 1695LM, 3790LMT, 2460LMT, 3597LMTHD, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, DriveSmart 61, Garmin Drive 52, Garmin Backup Camera 40 and TomTom XXL540s.