Garmin talk

 

Predictions (new Garmin models)

I know that no one can answer this with certainty but what do you think would be the time before Garmin brings out new models of GPS? the models out now have been here for over a year. I need a new one but I just know if I get one now they will come out with something new. I looked at the DriveSmart 61 LMT-s at best buy and it's almost as big as an iPad mini. Plus it has some weird features.

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NUVI 660, Late 2012 iMac, Macbook 2.1 Fall 2008, iPhone6 , Nuvi 3790, iPad2

Some Garmin DriveSmart 61 NA LMT-S GPS deals

Garmin DriveSmart 61 NA LMT-S GPS w/ Smart Features Refurbished 1 Year Warranty for $150 until June 18th. See https://www.buydig.com/shop/product/GRDRIVES61RB/Garmin-Driv... for the details.

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John from PA

Does Drivesmart 61 LMT-s support POI's from this site

Can I use my POI's from here and my current Favorites on this GPS?

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NUVI 660, Late 2012 iMac, Macbook 2.1 Fall 2008, iPhone6 , Nuvi 3790, iPad2

Garmin Express 6.5.0 - Later today, 6.5.1!

As a pleasant change from Garmin's usual roll-out, the changelog data is available already. wink

PC:

Garmin began rolling out Garmin Express v6.5.0 for the PC today. If you would like to update to the latest version, please visit the About page within the Settings of the Express application and select “Check for Updates to Express.” This version includes the following changes:

Optimize Route

I have never had a need to use Optimize Route, in Trip Planner, on my NUVI2555, until today.

I set up a route and it was routing rather in a rather circuitous way.

I checked all my waypoints and they seemed fine and in desperation, I hit Optimize.

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DriveSmart 65, NUVI2555LMT, (NUVI350 is Now Retired)

Where do I look for favorites

Will need to get a new GPS. I know that I can transfer my current "Favorites" to the new GPS. I also don't remember how to do it. I believe that they are in a hidden file whose name I don't recall. I also have forgotten how to show the hidden files on a Mac running High Sierra. Heck of a situation. Terrible what ld age does. Can any one help me out?

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NUVI 660, Late 2012 iMac, Macbook 2.1 Fall 2008, iPhone6 , Nuvi 3790, iPad2

Garminfone Wifi Use

I resurrected an old Garminfone. I want to use it in the wifi only mode, but it seems to be locked out. Does anybody know if some phones are just too old to even use in the wifi only mode?

As a side note, our old Samsung smartphones work just fine in the wifi only mode, but they also may have a somewhat newer Android OS, if that matters.

Lost Traffic, DriveSmart50 keeps loosing iphone connection

I have a drivesmart 50 LMT, iPhone 6+.

Driveluxe 50 Software Update Version 5.70

On May 30, 2018, Garmin issued software version 5.70 for the DriveLuxe 50:

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.70:

Fixed an issue on FMI-enabled devices that caused timestamps of submitted forms to be incorrect.
Improved traffic search performance.
Improved software stability.

In addition to the software update, there is a language text update offered by Garmin Express.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Power button problem

Not sure if this is a good place to ask about this, but the power button on my 2597 no longer works. I think a spring broke inside so the button does nothing now. Any ideas how I can fix it? I just need to find a way to get the button to contact the switch inside again. It won't move at all now. Thanks.

Where to find old messages

Today I started up my Nuvi 2699 after having updated some POI files. On the top line it indicated I had a new message, so I clicked on the envelope. So it showed I had one new and one old message. The new message was about new voice files. I clicked on the message and read it. Then I hit the back button and now I had two old messages. Nothing unexpected here.

How many members have Garmin NuviCams?

Hello Friends

I was wondering how many forum members have Nuvicams. If you have one then are you using it with Bluetooth and Smart Link app?
I am having lots of Bluetooth issues with this device.

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Iphone XR, Drivesmart 61,Nuvicam, Nuvi3597

What Garmin Features Do You Miss From Older Garmins?

As posted above, what Garmin features, that were on older, legacy GPS units, do you miss, that are no longer available on current Garmin units?

A couple that come to my mind are:

-The clock. One/some of my older Garmins allow you to select a "clock" that displays the current time, including seconds.

BaseCamp v4.7.0 For PC Is Here

Changes made from version 4.6.2 to 4.7.0:
•Updated BaseCamp to conform to GDPR requirements
•Improved MTP device support
•Removed online components of Garmin Adventures
•Removed Garmin Cloud Drive support
•Removed Garmin Connect find and upload
•Removed Picassa photo sharing

WebUpdater new update version 2.5.7 as of May 23rd 2018

Changelog:

Changes made from version 2.5.6 to 2.5.7:

Improved program performance

https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=931

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Nüvi 255WT with nüMaps Lifetime North America born on 602117815 / Nüvi 3597LMTHD born on 805972514 / I love Friday’s except when I’m on holidays ~ canuk

Smartphone Mount Compatible With Garmin 17 MM Ball

I am considering a smartphone mount for my Motorola Droid Turbo 2. Are there any that work with the Garmin 17mm ball?

MapInstall 4.2.0 for PC

MapInstall has an update available dated May 22, 2018:

https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3291...

Changelog:

Changes made from version 4.0.4 to 4.2.0:
Updated MapInstall to conform to GDPR requirements

OK, so what is GDPR?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regula...

MapInstall and MapManager for Mac v4.2.0 is Here

Changes made from version 4.1.1 to 4.2.0:

•Fixed issue that caused MapInstall to fail to detect SD cards inserted into devices when running on macOS 10.13

cable not compatible?

I think I noticed a thread somewhere on POI Factory about this but can't find it ....

https://s7.postimg.cc/ensa7o5ln/20180522_022736.jpg

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. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .

How an SD card died here

Timing is everything.... I decided to do the .11 upgrade, and used the 660 as a guinea pig...
This post is entirely separate from the other recent post regarding .11 and 660...

When I got done with download... I noticed that file names were not changed, Deleted the old files, (Which seemed to take longer than I had ever remembered) and renamed new map files, and tried card.

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A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love...
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