nuvi 34xx, 35xx, 24x5, 25x5 update v8.20

 

Note the first change regarding the traffic search...will this finally correct the frequent "searching for update" issue? We shall see...

nuvi 34xx, 35xx, 24x5, 25x5 update v8.20

Changelog:

Garmin wrote:

Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.20:

Improved traffic search results.
Improved Smart Phone Link Traffic stability.
Improved results when searching for countries.
Fixed an issue that caused large files to be written.
Fixed an issue that prevented POI icons from updating.
Fixed an issue that caused the 'Where Am I?' page to be removed.
Fixed an issue that caused ecoRoute HD to disconnect.
Improved software stability.

Source pages:
nuvi 34xx
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5303
nuvi 35xx
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5673
nuvi 24x5, 25x5
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5337

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Thank you for the update!

Thank you for the update!

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Maps -> Wife -> Garmin 12XL -> StreetPilot 2610 -> Nuvi 660 (blown speaker) -> Nuvi 3790LMT

Minor stuff for 2460--

It's offering me a new database for FM traffic providers, and a new Time Zone map.

I'm depressed -- us 2460 owners have to wait for new bugs!

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Nuvi 2460, 680, DATUM Tymserve 2100, Trimble Thunderbolt, Ham radio, Macintosh, Linux, Windows

I updated my 2595

As I have mentioned before, I use Autoruns to "uncheck" (meaning disable) the three programs which Garmin Express inserts into Startup, Scheduled Tasks and Services after I install and run GE.

I wanted to update my 2595 so I went to Start > Programs > Garmin > Express to get it running. I did my updates.

Then I looked at Autoruns again and found that the Service Garmin Core Updater had been rechecked. I unchecked it again.

Updates?

Express did not show any updates for my 3597.

Had to kick of a map re-install and abort that before updates appeared.

Seems that all went well.

Strangely, something kept trying to access my floppy drive while the install process was active. Haven't had a floppy in there for a very long time.

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Metricman DriveSmart 76 Williamsburg, VA

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Lets see how this works, I've said it before I don't have any confidence in the traffic announcing on my 3590 due to all that constant searching. I've had many false alerts, where it says traffic ahead and when i get there, there's nothing. My 3790 works like a charm.

Update:
Hmm....My imagination? Its accessing quicker after the update.

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2 DriveSmart 65's - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.

Thank you.

Thank you.

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metricman wrote:

Express did not show any updates for my 3597.

My solution is to use WebUpdater. It still works fine for me.

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

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Speed2 wrote:

Hmm....My imagination? Its accessing quicker after the update.

I'll have a chance to test it tomorrow while traversing over "Kellogg Hill" here in SoCal.

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

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DorkusNimrod wrote:
Speed2 wrote:

Hmm....My imagination? Its accessing quicker after the update.

I'll have a chance to test it tomorrow while traversing over "Kellogg Hill" here in SoCal.

I was talking about scrolling through the menu's, haven't tested the Unit yet

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2 DriveSmart 65's - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.

Same for me

DorkusNimrod wrote:
metricman wrote:

Express did not show any updates for my 3597.

My solution is to use WebUpdater. It still works fine for me.

I still refuse to install GE!

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ChefDon

Traffic

Yesterday I went to Norfolk to pick-up my granddaughter from college. Traffic accurately told me where tunnel traffic was backed up to on westbound I-64.

Today, as I passed exit 250 (westbound again), I noticed that my 3597 was showing a yellow and gray dashed line for the other side of I-64. Sure enough, it was moving very slow over there. The dashes accurately quit at the end of the slowdown, just before exit 244. It may have displayed the conditions on the other side before, but I've never noticed it.

Anybody seen the "other side" conditions displayed before the upgrade?

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Metricman DriveSmart 76 Williamsburg, VA

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metricman wrote:

Anybody seen the "other side" conditions displayed before the upgrade?

Yes, on my 3490LMT, I've always seen the "other side" traffic conditions.

BTW, I tested my 3490LMT under 8.20 using my "Kellogg Hill" test run and saw little (if any) difference with the "Searching for update" traffic status...but at the same time, I *did* perform a full factory reset (which wipes out the traffic provider table) after the update so it's very likely that not all of the available stations were in the traffic provider table. Maybe on the way back out to Los Angeles County on Tue, I'll get a better indication on how this aspect of the unit is performing. Updates to follow...

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

Updated My 2595 with Garmin Express

Three updates - 8.20 firmware, time zone map and FM table.

Went for a spin this afternoon. No problems found with 8.20.

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Nüvi 2595LMT

installed

Got the 3 updates, will take it for a spin shortly.

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Prefer Webupdater and Map Updater

DorkusNimrod wrote:
metricman wrote:

Express did not show any updates for my 3597.

My solution is to use WebUpdater. It still works fine for me.

I prefer to first use Webupdater and then use Map Updater. I one of the previous updates of Map Updater allowed it to automatically load Firmware Updates. Unfortunmately, it did not tell you what the updates were and I get nervous when things take longer than you think they should and they don't tell you what they're doing.

Since then, I always run Webupdater first and then Map Updater.

Haven't had a chance to use the GPS, since I updated, but have trip planned to the US in April.

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DriveSmart 65, NUVI2555LMT, (NUVI350 is Now Retired)

Installed with GE

Installation successful, with no problems what so ever.

Could be me, but it seems to me also that functioning felt smoother.

I used my garmin for a few short trips since the upgrade and it worked as expected ....... but maybe a little faster/smoother.

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If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem quickly resembles a nail. (Maslow's Hammer)

Updates also available for Nuvi 40.

Firmware 3.80 and time zone map.

Larry

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Nuvi 2595LMT Nuvi 2460LMT Nuvi 40LM

Installed with no issues: 2595 LMT

Took the new firmware update, FM table and time zone map: no issues noted.

I'd like to give Kudos to Garmin here for continuing to release firmware upgrades after all this time on the market. They take a lot of criticism for their Garmin Express releases and it's only fair to give them a thumbs up for continuous improvements with the firmware.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

Just installed the update

Just installed the update now on my 3597. I will test it tomorrow. I hope bluetooth connectivity with my smartphone is bit more smoother?

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Iphone XR, Drivesmart 61,Nuvicam, Nuvi3597

Update

I have a 3490... I'll D/L this ASAP.

Thanks !

Seems stable

Seems stable (as I expected), however the Bluetooth connect/re-connect is still glitchy. Sad to report that they also have not fixed the "green traffic icon" issue introduced with a previous FW upgrade. It stays green even when it can't find a channel and/or when the traffic cable is disconnected from the Nuvi. (Starts grey, turn green when connected to the traffic receiver and then stays green when subsequently disconnected.) I have tried everything and talked to lots of folks at Garmin hoping they'd correct this. No luck. For those who aren't familiar with this issue: The traffic icon used to turn grey when it wasn't receiving a traffic signal. Now it stays green (unless there's a traffic problem on the route) even when a traffic update hasn't been received for hours, or even when traffic cord is removed.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

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williston wrote:

Sad to report that they also have not fixed the "green traffic icon" issue introduced with a previous FW upgrade. It stays green even when it can't find a channel and/or when the traffic cable is disconnected from the Nuvi.

Indeed. Garmin, in it's infinite wisdom changed it at some point claiming that users "were confused" by the grey color. It's operation has now been changed and that's that. The change didn't even make it into the downloadable .pdf users guide, which to this day is now incorrect. So now, the unit does one thing while the manual states something else. No wonder users are "confused".

Garmin just adds to the "confusion". rolleyes

I'll be heading back over the hill back to Los Angeles county tomorrow night so I'll have a better understanding of the "improved traffic search results" correction they've made.

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

Time to let go

DorkusNimrod wrote:
williston wrote:

Sad to report that they also have not fixed the "green traffic icon" issue introduced with a previous FW upgrade. It stays green even when it can't find a channel and/or when the traffic cable is disconnected from the Nuvi.

Indeed. Garmin, in it's infinite wisdom changed it at some point claiming that users "were confused" by the grey color. It's operation has now been changed and that's that. The change didn't even make it into the downloadable .pdf users guide, which to this day is now incorrect. So now, the unit does one thing while the manual states something else. No wonder users are "confused".

Garmin just adds to the "confusion". rolleyes

I thought I had them when I reported that the traffic icon remained green LONG after the cable was disconnected from the unit. (Obviously no traffic signal possible). I even told them the icon would be green after a quick power-cycle with the cable removed...obviously a bug, not a feature. No cigar.

I'll be heading back over the hill back to Los Angeles county tomorrow night so I'll have a better understanding of the "improved traffic search results" correction they've made.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

Time to let go

DorkusNimrod wrote:
williston wrote:

Sad to report that they also have not fixed the "green traffic icon" issue introduced with a previous FW upgrade. It stays green even when it can't find a channel and/or when the traffic cable is disconnected from the Nuvi.

Indeed. Garmin, in it's infinite wisdom changed it at some point claiming that users "were confused" by the grey color. It's operation has now been changed and that's that. The change didn't even make it into the downloadable .pdf users guide, which to this day is now incorrect. So now, the unit does one thing while the manual states something else. No wonder users are "confused".

Garmin just adds to the "confusion". rolleyes

I'll be heading back over the hill back to Los Angeles county tomorrow night so I'll have a better understanding of the "improved traffic search results" correction they've made.

I thought I had them when I reported that the traffic icon remained green LONG after the cable was disconnected from the unit. (Obviously no traffic signal or updates possible). I even told them the icon would be green after a quick power-cycle with the cable removed...obviously a bug, not a feature. "BZZZZT": No cigar. razz

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

thank you!

thank you!

I updated my 3597 unit. BT

I updated my 3597 unit. BT connectivity with Smartphone Link still same, no change. Traffic pop up on 3597 still the same, sometimes it will pop up other times it won't. If it pops up and you change your route a bit, it will disappear for ever.
I reported this matter to Garmin many months ago and they promised that it will be fixed in the next update, but still no fix after two updates are gone by. I will just live with this glitch I guess..

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Iphone XR, Drivesmart 61,Nuvicam, Nuvi3597

Improved software stability

I never like when they make a blanket statement like, "Improved software stability.". What does that entail? Why not give a few details regarding what was made more stable. Obviously it must be some type of bug fix they don't want to admit I would guess.

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Agreed

williston wrote:

Took the new firmware update, FM table and time zone map: no issues noted.

I'd like to give Kudos to Garmin here for continuing to release firmware upgrades after all this time on the market. They take a lot of criticism for their Garmin Express releases and it's only fair to give them a thumbs up for continuous improvements with the firmware.

I agree. I am glad they are still supporting these units.

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Matt

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Mattb wrote:
williston wrote:

Took the new firmware update, FM table and time zone map: no issues noted.

I'd like to give Kudos to Garmin here for continuing to release firmware upgrades after all this time on the market. They take a lot of criticism for their Garmin Express releases and it's only fair to give them a thumbs up for continuous improvements with the firmware.

I agree. I am glad they are still supporting these units.

Updated my 2495 too. Same as Williston, no issues.

Haven't Received an Update Notification

Very interesting. I haven't yet received an update notification for my 3490LMT. Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks.

Thanks for the heads up, going to do the update tonight

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Nuvi2797LMT (2) Nuvi260,Ford Sync3 Navigation. Captain Cook was a Yorkshire man too.

Downloaded

Haven't noticed anything different. Works just like before.

Update...

Returning to Los Angeles county from San Bernardino County tonight via the Kellogg Hill torture test, I saw no real improvement in the traffic searching ability with basically the same area continually showing the "Searching for update" message on the 3490.

*Just to note that previously with my nuvi 765 and nuvi 3790 using their RDS only (non-digital) traffic receivers, I could hold a continuous lock traversing the same area. The 3490's digital traffic receiver drops the signal very easily and has alot of trouble, spending a good deal of time finding, then locking onto another transmitting station.

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

Say what you will

Mattb wrote:
williston wrote:

Took the new firmware update, FM table and time zone map: no issues noted.

I'd like to give Kudos to Garmin here for continuing to release firmware upgrades after all this time on the market. They take a lot of criticism for their Garmin Express releases and it's only fair to give them a thumbs up for continuous improvements with the firmware.

I agree. I am glad they are still supporting these units.

But on the 37XX series they haven't updated the firmware in a year and there are several pretty big issues that need addressing.

Just an update after

Just an update after firmware update on my nuvi 3597. It is losing Bluetooth connection lot more now with smartphone link app.
Few months ago, it use to connect automatically with my phone but not anymore. I have to manually connect it every time with few attempts.

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Iphone XR, Drivesmart 61,Nuvicam, Nuvi3597

Update: Traffic Service after FW Upgrade

I did a fair amount of driving yesterday with the either the traffic signal screen on ("traffic conditions screen") or the developer screen showing how many channels it has captured and stored or which channel is currently in use. The traffic signal bars were always showing 3 bars or more and were green the majority of the time. The traffic provider table/database showed over 30 channels stored. (most of them Total Traffic...previously it was always about 50/50 with Navteq and never more than about 15 channels total) This was after a recent hard-reset, so this is impressive. (re-set clears this table) Previously, the status screen would often show grey bars, (old data) no bars or "no service".

They seemed to have improved the traffic reception quite a bit with this release. When the unit was new, it was good, then went to dismal after one of the FW upgrades. It seems to be much better now and I even had reports showing up for some the main surface streets off the main interstates. I can't ever recall seeing traffic updates for roads off the main drag before now.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

Search also improved

I also believe they have improved the search ability and speed as well. I'm mainly refering to the the initial generic bar on the first screen after hitting "Where To?" I always thought this search struggled a bit, returned odd suggestions especially when entering something out of your local area. Sometimes, it would spin it's wheels (hourglass) for a long time and then return incorrect suggestions. I'm now seeing quick return speed and more accurate results. Guess this falls under:

"Misc fixes/Improved software stability" confused

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

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williston wrote:

They seemed to have improved the traffic reception quite a bit with this release.

Good to hear that you've seen improvements. My initial testing was admittedly somewhat extreme since the area I tested in is known to have reception issues with any type of radio reception and I doubt the traffic provider table is full. I'll have to give it some time to see if there are any future improvements, hopefully with more scanned stations residing in the traffic provider table since I did clear it out with the master reset.

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

Traffic Reception

DorkusNimrod wrote:
williston wrote:

They seemed to have improved the traffic reception quite a bit with this release.

Good to hear that you've seen improvements. My initial testing was admittedly somewhat extreme since the area I tested in is known to have reception issues with any type of radio reception and I doubt the traffic provider table is full. I'll have to give it some time to see if there are any future improvements, hopefully with more scanned stations residing in the traffic provider table since I did clear it out with the master reset.

Yes I was very pleased because I'm normally in an area where under the previous FW, there was a sparse few channels listed in the table and the receiver seemed to be constantly searching for a good signal. This wasn't a problem when the unit was new. With the latest FW release, the table is full of channels to use (which should be the norm in my area) and the traffic bars are almost always up-to-date and green.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

2495 updated with Webupdater OK

Update was uneventful and everything seems fine. I'm in an area where traffic receiver was ok before and nothing seems different. I hope the update helps when I do Georgia and can't seem to get traffic updates on Atlanta until I'm nearby.

Just a thought:

DorkusNimrod wrote:

Returning to Los Angeles county from San Bernardino County tonight via the Kellogg Hill torture test, I saw no real improvement in the traffic searching ability with basically the same area continually showing the "Searching for update" message on the 3490.

*Just to note that previously with my nuvi 765 and nuvi 3790 using their RDS only (non-digital) traffic receivers, I could hold a continuous lock traversing the same area. The 3490's digital traffic receiver drops the signal very easily and has alot of trouble, spending a good deal of time finding, then locking onto another transmitting station.

Did you by any chance do a hard re-set after the update? I performed one on my 2595 and was thinking if not, that might be the reason your reception is still lousy. Just a thought! grin

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

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DorkusNimrod wrote:

I'll have to give it some time to see if there are any future improvements, hopefully with more scanned stations residing in the traffic provider table since I did clear it out with the master reset.

Yup. You may have missed it above. mrgreen

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

Update 8.20 3490

Update installed with no problem on my 3490.

Np noticible changes yet. Seems to be working fine.

all up to date

software loaded just fine with Garmin Express

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A new Trend?

rigel wrote:

software loaded just fine with Garmin Express

Are we witnessing a new trend here for GE?

Successful updates .... fewer glitches .... few complaints ....

This is indeed encouraging ....

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Thanks just downloaded

Give it more time to build station database?

DorkusNimrod wrote:
DorkusNimrod wrote:

I'll have to give it some time to see if there are any future improvements, hopefully with more scanned stations residing in the traffic provider table since I did clear it out with the master reset.

Yup. You may have missed it above. mrgreen

Ooops! Sorry about that chief! redface Makes no sense to me except maybe I was driving through an exceptionally "rich" traffic channel area where reception was excellent, thus the large table of available traffic stations I accumulated. I know it builds over time, so my suggestion would be to maybe check it again after another extended drive. One glitch in that suggestion is that it will also drop inactive stations over time as well.

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Return trip tonight. I'll monitor performance and report back.

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update

Here's an update...I personally see no improvement in the specific area I've been mentioning above. The nuvi loses the *digital* traffic signal (to be expected) since the area is seemingly very difficult to maintain a digital lock. However, when it loses lock, it "searches for service", apparently continuing to scan for a *digital* signal. There are numerous analog stations which I've picked up in the past and are in the traffic provider table that maintain a good signal lock through the area but the unit seemingly refuses to want to lock onto these. IMO, this is where the issue lies. Apparently, the receiver is hesitant to use the analog signal and is likely tuned to prefer digital.

Maybe I'll revert back to the GTM 35 (analog only) receiver that came with my 3790. rolleyes

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

updated.

Everything seems to be functioning normally.

Garmin WebUpdater is the best!

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it's the dog's fault

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