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Hello, all . Hope you can help. I have a Garmin GPS device that is a few years old (don't remember actual age). After entering an address I used to be able to tap the "i" (information symbol) in order to enter the name of the place where I wanted to go and save it. All of a sudden I can't do that any more; perhaps a result of the latest update (?) . Any ideas why this is happening?

I thought I would repost this in a separate post, as it is buried in another post and I have updated the review. See: http://www.poi-factory.com/node/52192

Overall, this is an excellent unit, but the price ($299.99 USD New) may make some go for a lower priced unit. Refurbished units run over $100.00 USD less.

2797

Required flash drive to update (lower 48) first time.

After updating. No 3-D map, low detail. No destination choice allowed. (i.e, utterly fucked up).

How to zero out and start over.

Yes, using latest GE and updating via USB.

Regarding the fiasco with the latest Map Update not working until I used MAPINSTALL.. and then not displaying Road Names correctly:
Neds Cove Road becomees: N... C... R.

I see that for the last two Map Updates (I cycle between two SD Cards)

The road names have displayed this way.... N... C... R.

Device: DS65

Recently factory reset my DS65 in attempts to get the map update to populate in GE. This got me nowhere, requiring garmin to flip a switch on their end to make it work.

Before resetting, I used GE to backup user data from the unit (in hopes of restoring it after the map update/reset).

Garmin version 7.12.1.0 for Windows is now available. The thread at http://www.poi-factory.com/node/42104?page=6 seems to indicate the Mac version is up to 7.12.3.0 as of April 8, 2022.

If/when I set a route there are the occasional black flag icons along the route. What are they supposed to represent?

My Garmin nuvi 2x5 units and my nuvi 2x0 units that run the software that the 2x5s do (I think the SN's start with 1G....) will randomly add to the turn distance while driving. All that I've had done it are using Software Version 7.80 and have various different CN NA NT maps. For example, say I'm driving down the road, and it says I have 1.4 miles until my next turn.

I have been using the Extra POI Editor for years to create and edit my GPX POI files. Today, it finally seems to have stopped working correctly. I dropped back to an old version of Excel spreadsheet to make the CSV file, but I prefer the extra information I get with the GPX file. What is everyone's favorite editor to use to create GPX files? Thanks in advance

Is anyone aware of a published update schedule for Garmin City Navigator maps? I'll be wanting the latest version of the 010-10691-00 Europe U.K. & Ireland Micro SD or Download.

Thanks!

Just a couple of months ago my ancient Nuvi 660 lost the USB connection, so no more map updates so I disposed of it, as it was just a backup anyway.

A couple of weeks ago my 3597 had a ring on the screen about 1/4 inch in diameter. The ring looked like a water drop hitting a flat surface.

1. Just to start with, there is connecting it to the DS-86. The view and control is just remarkable. The large screen makes everything better.

Last fall, I purchased a used Nuvi 2597LMT ($30), updated the maps etc for free. After using it on our last trip; I concluded it's - physically - worn out. You have to really push hard to get the touch screen to work. It's well used and going to be relegated to back up duties.

Does anybody know if you can download Free Redlight cameras for a Garmin Dash Cam ?

First off let me say I'm up to date on Windows 10 and .NET on a machine that came with Win 10 from the factory. More on this thought later...

Tried to see if this was asked before but I couldn't find anything. When using Basecamp, you see all the saved places listed under Internal Storage (either on the device or PC) and it looks fine. However, when sent back to the unit, it shows me a folder with a date from back in 2013 for 98% of the items and then two remaining items are listed in two other folders such as Address and Lodging.

Drivesmart 86

Coming from a Drivesmart 65(non Alexa version)

Pros:
- Integrates very well with Apple Carplay
- When connected to Carplay you can hear everything through your car speakers without using bluetooth.
- Garmin Drive app connects every time and never has issues disconnecting. My Drivesmart 65 is about 80% (4/5 it's good to go)
- I like the extra real estate on the screen

I recently upgraded to version 6.20 and installed a new POI file using the POI loader. All the destinations are there but the GO button is greyed out. I tried to reinstall my back up and I got the same thing.

Just got an email from Garmin about a sale price on their RV1090:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/763101/pn/010-02425-05?utm_so...

Even with the sale, it's still $600. A bit too rich for me but I thought I'd pass it along in case someone else is interested.