How to hack Nuvi 350 to start with map
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 10:34am
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Is there a hack to set Garmin Nuvi 350 to open with map automatically so I wouldn't have to tap on the screen each time I start the car? Garmin support people told me it can't be done, but has someone heard of a hack to do this?
I had Tomtom One once and then I got Nuvi 350, each required a tap on the screen to start. In TT it was to agree to the safety warning, in Garmin it is to tap on map to see it. I got rid of the TT but I keep and use Garmin and like it a lot.
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On the 3xx/6xx series, it's not possible. The nuvi OS is a closed system with no hacks.
Beginning with the 7x0 series, the unit will automatically go to the map screen after actual movement (~.25 mile) is detected.
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
If you wait
If you wait 30 seconds or longer it will switch to the map screen by itself. It isn't quite a hack, but it works
Edit: Apparently I was wrong. You need to move. Waiting doesn't do wonder.
Thanks DN
It would be nice to have that option on my Nuvi. Good to know that other models have it
Not on Nuvi 350
If you wait 30 seconds or longer it will switch to the map screen by itself. It isn't quite a hack, but it works
Edit: Apparently I was wrong. You need to move. Waiting doesn't do wonder.
On 350 I need to physically tap the map icon every time when the GPS turns on to be able to see the map.
Quite a burden...
I realize how this can be such a burden....Not to be rude but COME ON LETS GET REALISTIC...If you have a passenger maybe they could tap on the screen for you....
Bobby....Garmin 2450LM
I can see how delivery guys
Or other drivers that turn on/off their cars more frequently can be annoyed by this. My Magellan 3200 has map screen as start screen by default and I liked it that way more than having Main Menu screen as start screen.
I can see how delivery guys
Most people have they gps pluged in so when you turn off the ignition the gps will ask to stay on or turn off. If you have a hot always cig litter plug then it has no effect on the gps unless you unplug the power cord.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T
Burden or not
I realize how this can be such a burden....Not to be rude but COME ON LETS GET REALISTIC...If you have a passenger maybe they could tap on the screen for you....
I've been doing this 12x daily for 3 years, so that's 15000 taps that could be avoided. 15k extra taps can't be good for the environment
Your problem is not having
Your problem is not having to tap the Garmin screen to get to the map. Your problem is having to continually restart the vehicle to turn on the Garmin.
The solution is obvious.
Constant power
Get a constant power plug instead of the one going through the ignition. Problem solved. Except for everyone seeing it on, and in that case just hide it with it still connected. The unit does get pretty warm when left in the console or glove box while it is on. Needless to say I did not do this for long.
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Well, you can always turn the unit off...
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
Glad to know that I'm not
Glad to know that I'm not the last 350 survivors out there.
Howdy!
Glad to know that I'm not the last 350 survivor out there.
Got mine years ago at Circuit City (RIP) for $260 on Black Friday sale and with some coupon involved.
I looked at some more advanced new units and I decided to keep my trusty 350 for as long as it lives. It is so well designed and easy to read. And with added camera warnings it's just SWEET. I like it a lot.
Nuvi 3xx and 6xx are still very nice models
They do not have route. They also take longer time to acquire satelite signal. But they are still very nice basic gps to guide you from point a to point b.
Glad to know that I'm not the last 350 survivor out there.
Got mine years ago at Circuit City (RIP) for $260 on Black Friday sale and with some coupon involved.
I looked at some more advanced new units and I decided to keep my trusty 350 for as long as it lives. It is so well designed and easy to read. And with added camera warnings it's just SWEET. I like it a lot.
Yeah
Glad to know that I'm not the last 350 survivor out there.
Got mine years ago at Circuit City (RIP) for $260 on Black Friday sale and with some coupon involved.
I looked at some more advanced new units and I decided to keep my trusty 350 for as long as it lives. It is so well designed and easy to read. And with added camera warnings it's just SWEET. I like it a lot.
I still have all my Garmin and they are running like a champ...
Yeah
Glad to know that I'm not the last 350 survivor out there.
Got mine years ago at Circuit City (RIP) for $260 on Black Friday sale and with some coupon involved.
I looked at some more advanced new units and I decided to keep my trusty 350 for as long as it lives. It is so well designed and easy to read. And with added camera warnings it's just SWEET. I like it a lot.
I still have all my Garmin and they are running like a champ...
I like the way they detach
They do not have route. They also take longer time to acquire satelite signal. But they are still very nice basic gps to guide you from point a to point b.
Little button to press in the bottom and all is disconnected. The flip antenna is kind of lame though.