myDashboard vs WebUpdater

 

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.

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nüvi 770

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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.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

LOL !

charlesd45 wrote:

Only three words for Dashboard.Don't do it.

Remember when we used to say the same thing about Webupdater?

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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.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

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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

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

Why would you change?

mgarledge wrote:

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

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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

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nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area

thanks.

DorkusNimrod wrote:

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

DorkusNimrod wrote:

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.

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

Glitch

bsp131 wrote:

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...

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Bobby....Garmin 2450LM

Agreed

charlesd45 wrote:

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.

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romanviking

Mine's The Same

romanviking wrote:

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

romanviking wrote:

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. shock

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Nuvi 350, 760, 1695LM, 3790LMT, 2460LMT, 3597LMTHD, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, DriveSmart 61, Garmin Drive 52, Garmin Backup Camera 40 and TomTom XXL540s.