Garmin talk

We have 2 2689LMT’s.
Both unit’s Maps were updated this evening.....
On Both, GE said the Update was Successful....
I tested both in their cars afterward. And.....
As I normally do, I check to see the map version info
Is updated.
First one OK. See that it loads maps OK.
Next one reports new map and Foursquare......

Come and get it!

What's the best way to delete old maps? I have them back to 2008. I don't see a way in MapSource. Do you just delete the directory?

I'm looking at buying the Garmin Oregon 700 soon but am wondering if I should hold off for January? Do you think that they will come out with a newer model? I plan on buying their 24k topo maps as well.

Hello, is there a way to test if the mp3 files loaded with Garmin POI Loader will play when approaching the location without taking the gps on the physical location. I have a Nuivi3490.
Thank you

Occasionally my Nuvi 2689 wakes up from standby with nothing but a white screen. What I usually have to do is then fully power down by holding the power button in for about 10 seconds, and then power back up. This essentially causes a reboot.

Anyone encounter this or have a remedy. The unit has had maps and software upgraded several times and the issue still occurs.

I just purchased the POI red light and speed camera subscription.

Is there anything available for live police reports similar to Waze either through POI Factory or another company for Garmin GPS units?

Selected a saved location i hadn't been to this morning and after not taking the exact path it wanted it picked up on my route. Trip was about 22 miles and about half way there it suddenly was not showing me the way. Like i was just riding down the road. My next turn it stayed silent. I turned then pulled over and entered the location again and everything worked fine. No idea what happened.

Has anyone tried to run Garmin WebUpdater recently? When I launch it (most recent version 2.5.7), I just get an error banner saying "There was an error communicating with the Garmin Servers". I am running a old version of Windows Vista, so that could be the problem. Is anyone else having this problem with WebUpdater?

Garmin Express v6.9.1.0 is ready to download.

Just downloaded without any problem on my Windows 10 computer. I did have to uncheck the "keep running in background" box as in previous versions.

I am using Garmin 2598. Everytime when I start my car, this Garmin device shows "a file required for traffic is missing". I have already updated the device through Garmin Express. It's kind of annoying since I need to press OK to delete this info when I use it in everytime. Can anyone tell me how to solve this problem?

I tried to use GTM 60 with my Smartdrive 61 LMT so that someone else uses my car can still get traffic without Smartlink app but it kept showing me to connect to Smartlink app for traffic information. Is there a way to make it connect with GTM 60? I will appreciate your help..

I'm contemplating getting a BC-30 backup camera and it comes with power cord that has the hardware FM traffic receiver built in. I already use the Android Smartphone App and find it satisfactory. Will the traffic receiver and the app play well together? Is there a parameter where I select one or another? Will I be giving up the app?

A couple weeks ago my Nuvi 3597 would connect to both the laptop and desktop. Now they don't. Since that last connection both PCs were updated with KB4462930 and KB4462919. Is this a coincidence or is there a problem with those updates? Anyone else experiencing problems? Thanks in advance.

Garmin Express is offering a firmware update on my 3 Garmin LMTHD devices for the GTM 60/70 traffic receivers.

My mother-in-law has a Garmin Nuvi 3597. The car she has now has Blueooth. She would like to have the following:

-Bluetooth to the car stereo system for telephone calls

-Bluetooth to the Garmin Nuvi 3597 for traffic and weather (no calls)

Example, IL is in yellow, WI is grey when zoomed in at 20/50 mi (basecamp/mapsource respectively) or closer.

Why are they in different colors?

Just received the GPS yesterday afternoon. It came in a "Refurbished" Garmin smaller label box, not the retail box.

Having seen some dialogue about refurbished Garmins I paid very close attention to this GPS.

NOT 1 single scratch on the case or screen. No sign of any use or wear. Absolutely no saved way-points etc. The installed maps were 2016.2 which I updated to 2019.2.

Well my old "trusty ?" 855 is now being retired.Using all the tricks I had learned over the years the 855 just won't connect to the power on the cradle. It will charge via USB but that is useless out on the road.

I just ordered a refurbed DriveSmart 50 LMT_HD
for the princely sum of CDN$ 125.41 Beaverbucks delivered to me with shipping and taxes in. That's about US $ 86.00