Garmin talk

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.

Anyone looking for a sports watch might be interested in this Amazon "Deal of the Day":

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XKRWTUE/ref=gbps_img_s-3_0842_8a...

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.

Hey

I was wondering if someone could walk me through trying to add some icons from this site onto my GPS? OR better yet know of any youtube videos that could offer any assistance regarding this issue?

Thanks so much in advance for all your help.

- Douglas

Can someone give us some direction in creating custom poi's with our Apples.
We find info for pc's but nothing for Apples.

The PC version of Garmin Express has a new version available; 4.1.13.0

Haven't found the change log yet so don't know what's changed.

Hi all, I have a new Garmin Nuvi 2797 that replaced my old Garmin Nuvi 765.
Can I transfer my old addresses to the new unit.

Thanks
Den

Garmin just released a new version for iOS. The graphics are totally different. I will test functionality this morning and report back. The update notes mentioned bug fixes. I tested it this morning going to work and it seemed to work fine. I mainly use it for live traffic. It stayed connected to my iPhone 6 with no issues.

Got a new 2797 and cannot get custom POI proximity alerts to work, Voice and standard built in alerts work fine. Audio and Alerts are turned on in unit. Changed mp3 files to wav. made sure names of wav files were identical to poi, no double extensions, sox.exe put in POI loader directory, Used Manual mode in Poi Loader and set it for Manual.Can't think of anything else Im missing.