Garmin talk

I updated new maps on my devices. I have noticed that after the map update on my Nuvicam, it calculates routes differently now. For example, while going to work in the morning, on highway 401 Eastbound, it used to ask me to take Dufferen Street exit but I always take next exit Allen Road. Now after the map updates, it started asking me to take Allen Road exit now.

Yesterday I was in Costco store in Woodbridge Ontario. I saw NuviCam listed for $469.99. This price is better than what I paid last year in July.

I have been thinking about resurrecting one of my Garminfones for use as a GPS in one of my vehicles. Does anybody happen to know if the maps can still be updated or did Garmin discontinue ALL support of the Garminfones some time ago?

So the links don't get lost in the JCV discussion thread, I created a separate post.

Links removed. Files no longer available.

Use WinRAR (http://www.rarlabs.com) or 7-zip (http://www.7-zip.org) to extract.

Garmin Express 4.1.16.0 is out

I recently got a Nuvicam which I really like except the dashboard is limited to a few setting - MPH and Time to Arrival (with only 2 data points). I really liked my old Nuvi 3590 which had 4 data point - speed, time to arrival, time at arrival and distance to arrival. Does anyone know if you can do that with the NuviCam? Haven't found it anywhere in the settings.

Thanks

I have a Nuvi 1450 for which Garmin no longer offers the large JCV file. Thankfully, one finally shows up somewhere sometime and we users of the older hardware can still get it.

Let's use this thread for people to post where to find the new, large JCV file and instructions on how to download and install it.

Phil

2017.10 is available. Garmin, you are supposed to give use months' lead time to whine, speculate, and postulate on the release date of the new update. Instead, you have just quietly posted the update and snuck back into the background.

Thank you!

My Garmin Express has a map update for 2017.10. What is Garmin doing?

Anybody having problems with traffic?

I'm not sure when it happened, but now, when my SmartPhone Link pairs with my 3597 and I get a call on my SmartPhone, the garmin automatically answers it. Then, even with a headset in the phone, when I make a call using the SmartPhone, it is again transfered to the Garmin.

I've tried and tried and tried to stop this behaviour.

I have both a 3597 and a 2797.
Have gone through settings and owner's manuals and couldn't find them.
Do either have Garmin lock?
How can I activate them if they do?
Thanks in advance.

Trying to upload the HD dealer POI to my zumo 550. Downloaded from POI Factory to my .GPX on memory card but when I try to import it after disconnecting gps from pc it wont let me do it. Says I need to deselect some 374 dealer files. Is there a way to make the zumo 550 internal memory for favorites go to the SD card .gpx storage?

I was shopping online today for the new Dodge Journey and I see that the new Dodges come with Garmin Navigation... was wondering if anyone knows weather you can upload POI's on to the system or if it is a closed system that cant be altered?
not that would sway my decision to or not to buy a Dodge just thought I would pose the question.

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Whenever I connect my Nuvi 2598 to the usb cord to the pc it goes into usb mode. Is there a way to work on the unit at the same time?

I see Garmin Smartphone Link for iOS was updated today to version 2.0.1. I had to re-pair my Nuvi and iPhone. I think this thing still needs some work as it often doesn't automatically connect as it should. I'm hoping the new version improves that but so far I'm not that impressed.

nuvi 2xx7 and 2xx8 software version 5.30

as of January 20, 2016
Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(45.42 MB)

View system requirements
Change History
Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

Fixed an issue that prevented some traffic cables from being recognized.

Seems like a large download 45.42 MB.

So I am still using a 3490 (for now) and if I connect the unit to the PC via a regular USB-A Male to Micro USB Male, the 3490 goes into PC mode fine and I can read the files on the unit. However, I was connecting the 3490 to my Android tablet (while on the go) to try and edit some of the files on the 3490. I can do this only if I connect the above cable along with a USB-A female to Micro USB.

I'm try to decide if i should spend the money. After commenting here "node/45542" i noticed my 3590 was not receiving traffic anymore. I really didn't want to spend all that money on a GTM60 which i would never really get to use. 3D is limited to say the least.