Mandatory Software Update for nüvi 1100 , 1200 , 1300 and 1400 series
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   16 years
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FYI: (got this email link to Garmin from Garmin_nuvi_Exchange@yahoogroups.com)
Mandatory Software Update
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Today, Garmin released a free, mandatory GPS software update to correct some software issues that cause select GPS devices to repeatedly power on and freeze at the Garmin logo. The product models affected are models in the nüvi 1100 series, nüvi 1200 series, nüvi 1300 series, and nüvi 1400 series. Not all individual devices in these series of models may experience this freezing condition.
You can download a free firmware update immediately that will prevent these software issues by using Garmin's WebUpdater program. This update will prevent the freezing problem caused by these software bugs but it will not correct the problem if your device has already experienced this problem.
If your device has already experienced problems, you will need to return your device to Garmin for repair. Please allow 10-14 days for the repair and return of your device.
We know our customers rely upon their Garmin GPS device(s), especially during the summer travel season, and we regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused. We are committed to developing products that are known for their quality and reliability and will continue to work diligently to earn the trust of our customers.
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It's already being discussed here:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/29766
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
Sorry about that. I just got
Sorry about that.
I just got the email link today, and didn't see any active topics mentioning the mandate.
Thank you for the notice.
Thank you for the notice.
re: Mandatory Software Update for nüvi 1100 , 1200 , 1300 and 1
I've owned two Nuvi 1200s. The first presented a "black screen" and I couldn't restart it. I got it exchanged at the store where I purchased it from. The strange thing was that it operated fine for the first two weeks before it died. It died about ~200 miles from home on a long trip returning northbound.
Six months later and having read the entire manual, the second 1200 was working perfect at all times.
So on its first long trip ~200 miles away from home, the screen goes black on my way north. This time I held the reset button for 10-15 seconds and it did a hard reboot and seemingly, worked fine. An hour later, a black screen... re-boot... six times, over-and-over spaced about an hour between black screens before reaching my destination.
So if you're planning to take a trip with an affected Nuvi, be forewarned that you will need to know how to do a hard re-boot to complete your trip. Otherwise, update the unit and cross your fingers. I think north was a coincidence!
update
this is not a fimware update but a tex update to find the update run the web updater and you will find the update under voices
(confirm)
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