Garmin Express - New Map Update
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Garmin Express says the File Size is 5.11 GB & the Estimated Installation Time is 3 hours, perhaps they are wrong.
Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Think I remember seeing that as well. I registered and updated a new one on Sunday and that took 5 hours but was manufacturer about 5 months ago.
But my own which was up to date until this one arrived was all done in 18 minutes.
But my own which was up to date until this one arrived was all done in 18 minutes.
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Would like to do the latest 2016.10 Map Update, Garmin Express says that a Memory Card is needed as all the information will not fit on the Device's internal memory.
Garmin recommend at least 4 GB Card which I have installed, (max. 32 GB), do I just get a bigger Card & try again.
Garmin recommend at least 4 GB Card which I have installed, (max. 32 GB), do I just get a bigger Card & try again.
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Hi David, cut & pasted from my previous post 31/3, which may help re SD card size. ( The guy at Customer Services recommended future proof the updates requirements with a 16 gb card.
For my 660, I followed the advice from Garmin customer Services and deleted all the non English files on the device, in particular the `Help' files and `Voices' this freed up enough space for the last `update' . I did a backup first though, just in case, but have had no problems thus far. Also now bought a 16 gb SD micro card which I will use next time. It was suggested having a couple of cards to `alternate' for updates in the event you need to reload a previous version for some reason and that a 8gb would be more than sufficient ( and minimum recommended ),but a 16 would obviously be better, as gradually these updates seem to be taking up more space each time there is a `new release' . Just delete files via you Computer
For my 660, I followed the advice from Garmin customer Services and deleted all the non English files on the device, in particular the `Help' files and `Voices' this freed up enough space for the last `update' . I did a backup first though, just in case, but have had no problems thus far. Also now bought a 16 gb SD micro card which I will use next time. It was suggested having a couple of cards to `alternate' for updates in the event you need to reload a previous version for some reason and that a 8gb would be more than sufficient ( and minimum recommended ),but a 16 would obviously be better, as gradually these updates seem to be taking up more space each time there is a `new release' . Just delete files via you Computer
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
if you have installed the card when you click to download the update it should indicate how much of the world you can have, ie the whole of Europe. If it decided you haven't got enough it will offer you less like just western Europe. A 4GB card is plenty big enough if its not full of music etc.
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
After speaking to someone who has done the 2016.10 Update, he suggested that I reformatted my 4 GB SD Card & try again.
Hey Presto, cleared the Card & the Update is now ongoing.
Thanks for your help & replies.
Hey Presto, cleared the Card & the Update is now ongoing.
Thanks for your help & replies.
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
I did the update and then my Nav V stopped charging. No idea if the update is responsible. Fortunately Benhams loaned me a replacement for an upcoming trip
Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Try unplugging the battery, wait a couple if minutes and plug it back in. Sorts all sorts if problems.
Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
In deepest darkest Derbyshire it took 7 hrs to update. All looks the same to me.
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Re: Garmin Express - New Map Update
Having spoken to Garmin, it is possible that this latest map update (2016.20) is only currently available for BMW Nav. V's.
Has anyone found it for other Devices, e.g. Zumo 660.
My Garmin Express says, "You're up to date!" with Software Version: 5.10 & Map: Full Coverage of Europe 2016.10.
Has anyone found it for other Devices, e.g. Zumo 660.
My Garmin Express says, "You're up to date!" with Software Version: 5.10 & Map: Full Coverage of Europe 2016.10.
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