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Garmin Map update

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    Is 2015.10 out yet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Is 2015.10 out yet?
    Yes, it's been available for a few weeks now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    Did you get it through Garmin Express?


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    I'm using Garmin Express and that update is not offered to me. Still on 2014.40 here!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    peking97 wrote: »
    I'm using Garmin Express and that update is not offered to me. Still on 2014.40 here!
    Same here....No update with Web Updater either.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Did you get it through Garmin Express?
    Yes! Both for my 2545LM and my ancient 760.

    Do you have lifetime updates?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    Alun wrote: »
    Yes! Both for my 2545LM and my ancient 760.

    Do you have lifetime updates?
    Sure do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Worked for me too, must be a month ago

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    Kalyke wrote: »
    Same here....No update with Web Updater either.

    Exactly the same with me and I've also got lifetime updates.
    I've sent an email to Garmin Support and will report back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    peking97 wrote: »
    Exactly the same with me and I've also got lifetime updates.
    I've sent an email to Garmin Support and will report back.
    I have also emailed them. They will reply within 3 working days!!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    The following recd. this afternoon...

    *Thank you for contacting Garmin Europe.
    I am happy to help with your enquiry. Garmin uses various map technologies and providers for our many different devices. Releases for the various map versions and products are produced separately and independently, so a release might be available for some devices at certain times and available for other devices at other times. You can be assured that Garmin will provide you always with the latest map data available from Garmin for your specific device.*

    ....doesn't really help at all!:confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Sounds like total nonsense to me. The maps are the same for all nuvi models as far as I know. What model do you have?


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    Alun wrote: »
    What model do you have?

    The 765T with Lifetime updates.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    That reply is a bit longwinded. They only use the one map provider. AFAIK that's still Navteq which is now owned by Nokia.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    peking97 wrote: »
    The 765T with Lifetime updates.
    I know I said back there that I'd updated my 760 as well as my newer 2545, and indeed I did, but I've only just noticed that it only updated the 760 to 2014.40, and if I check for updates it says it's up to date.

    Maybe they've added features to the 2015 maps that aren't supported by the firmware on older no longer supported models such as 760 series?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Problem solved ...

    I've just seen on one of the Garmin forums that two versions of the maps are produced depending on the vintage of the devices .. a Unicode (NTU) version for the newer models and a non-Unicode version (NT) for the older ones. Apparently for some bizarre reason they're now not going to release a NT version four times a year, only twice a year, so you should get an update to 2015.20 when it comes out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    So much for lifetime updates!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    peking97 wrote: »
    So much for lifetime updates!
    Somewhere in one of the posts someone posted up the section of the small print that basically allows them to do that .. obviously a ploy to get people to buy new satnavs :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭eirman


    Alun wrote: »
    Problem solved ...

    I've just seen on one of the Garmin forums that two versions of the maps are produced depending on the vintage of the devices .. a Unicode (NTU) version for the newer models and a non-Unicode version (NT) for the older ones. Apparently for some bizarre reason they're now not going to release a NT version four times a year, only twice a year, so you should get an update to 2015.20 when it comes out.

    Very useful info Alun, thanks. (Got a link?)

    I'll be sticking with my Nuvi760 and I won't even consider buying a new satnav until there is full support for eircodes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun




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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I only updated mine about 2 months ago.

    Is there anything new in this one for Ireland, that makes it worthwhile getting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,187 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    beauf wrote: »
    I only updated mine about 2 months ago.

    Is there anything new in this one for Ireland, that makes it worthwhile getting.

    A few roads realligned and the flyovers on the N40 have been added.

    That's all I've noticed in 2000 miles in the last few weeks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    beauf wrote: »
    I
    Is there anything new in this one for Ireland, that makes it worthwhile getting.

    The big Headford Road junction in Galway (that replaced a roundabout) is in it now

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Registered Users Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭Royal Legend


    I downloaded my map update and now I have no maps whatsoever???????

    Any one any ideas what I am supposed to do?

    I contacted Garmin support last Friday by e-mail and still waiting for a reply.

    I am going away tomorrow and need to use my garmin in the UK at the weekend


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,874 ✭✭✭zg3409


    I downloaded my map update and now I have no maps whatsoever???????

    Any one any ideas what I am supposed to do?

    I contacted Garmin support last Friday by e-mail and still waiting for a reply.

    I am going away tomorrow and need to use my garmin in the UK at the weekend

    Try use the free openstreetmaps, see earlier in this thread?
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86825211#post86825211

    You could try an app on a smartphone, such as OSMAND on android. It gives turn by turn offline directions, but getting the voice to work is a bit tricky.

    Try factory resets etc?
    Try updating the firmware, see the link earlier in this post.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭Royal Legend


    Thanks for that, but I do not have an SD card at present.

    All the maps showup in mygarmin, but they do not show up in maps in the unit, so I cannot even tick or untick a box.

    I have tried downloading with all firewalls off, still to no avail,

    whats more annoying is that garmin have still not contacted me from last Friday.

    anyone any ideas what the problem might be?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 833 ✭✭✭SkySter


    Thanks for that, but I do not have an SD card at present.

    All the maps showup in mygarmin, but they do not show up in maps in the unit, so I cannot even tick or untick a box.

    I have tried downloading with all firewalls off, still to no avail,

    whats more annoying is that garmin have still not contacted me from last Friday.

    anyone any ideas what the problem might be?

    If you don't have an SD Card the problem might be memory related. Get yourself a 4GB SD Card and try again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,874 ✭✭✭zg3409


    If you have a smartphone, it may have a micro SD card, and depending on the model unit it may take a micro SD. You may have a digital camera with SD card also.

    If you get a very small map (just the area you need) you might be able put it directly on the unit, without needing a memory card.

    Also try the firmware update.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭Royal Legend


    tried micro sd as well, does not seem to be a memory issue, maps are showing on mygarmin, but not on garmin itself.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭Royal Legend


    could it be the garmin software does not like 64 bit computers?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭eirman


    What is the model number of your Garmin Unit?

    I would phone Garmin and stay on the line for an hour+ if necessary, until you get direct support.

    Sign up here www.keepcalling.com and top up with €10.00 (your credit never expires)
    That will give you 1666 minutes to a regular UK landline (If you have free calls to an Irish 01 Landline number on your package (or use the app))
    I highly recommend keepcalling. (Use my referral code 32H5B1 If you want to thank me)

    Try here for Garmin regular UK landlines (local numbers)
    http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php (Just enter Garmim and search)

    This what I get for support ...
    0044 23 8066 2903
    0044 23 8066 2905
    0044 23 8066 2906

    0044 23 8052 4000 (Reception).

    This UK Freephone# is charged as a local number: 0044 80823 80000 (Tested & Working)

    If you have success with any of the above, please report back here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    could it be the garmin software does not like 64 bit computers?
    There's no problem on my 64-bit Windows 7. What are you using ... Garmin Express or the old MapUpdater?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭Royal Legend


    got it working with a 8gb micro sd card,

    when I tried on a different computer it showed up an error that it did not previously.


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭peking97


    Alun wrote: »
    Problem solved ...

    I've just seen on one of the Garmin forums that two versions of the maps are produced depending on the vintage of the devices .. a Unicode (NTU) version for the newer models and a non-Unicode version (NT) for the older ones. Apparently for some bizarre reason they're now not going to release a NT version four times a year, only twice a year, so you should get an update to 2015.20 when it comes out.

    Looks like EUNT 2015.20 is available.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,300 ✭✭✭Gatica


    We bought a Garmin In the US with American maps. I was under the illusion that it's possible to add maps to a sat nav. Now when I go on their website I can only see "updates" and no new maps. The Europe update says it's only for a device that came loaded with maps for the same area.

    So does that mean I have to buy a Garmin with European maps and the american one is no good to me here??


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,874 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Gatica wrote: »
    We bought a Garmin In the US with American maps. I was under the illusion that it's possible to add maps to a sat nav. Now when I go on their website I can only see "updates" and no new maps. The Europe update says it's only for a device that came loaded with maps for the same area.

    So does that mean I have to buy a Garmin with European maps and the american one is no good to me here??

    You should be able to buy a European map from Garmin for your unit. There is a frequently asked questions section about GPS on boards.ie and it is one of the frequent problems people have, buying a Sat Nav in the USA.

    If you see earlier in this thread the garmin can handle some non garmin free maps from openstreetmap quite well for Europe.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,300 ✭✭✭Gatica


    Thanks, if I go the Garmin route though, do you mean I can download one of the maps that they say are not for my unit?
    I cannot find the GPS FAQ in the GPS forum or boards :(. Would you have a link please?
    I went to Maps->Map Update -> Purchase an update -> Lifetime Map updates -> Other Regions -> Europe
    However, at https://buy.garmin.com/en-IE/GB/prod33380.html it says:
    This product only can be used to update the preloaded maps that came installed on your device. For example, a device preloaded with North America maps cannot be updated with nüMaps Lifetime Europe, and vice versa.

    Do you mean I can disregard this and download it, or that they have a different map for this purpose? Their website is a pain to navigate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,874 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Gatica wrote: »
    Thanks, if I go the Garmin route though, do you mean I can download one of the maps that they say are not for my unit?
    I cannot find the GPS FAQ in the GPS forum or boards :(. Would you have a link please?
    I went to Maps->Map Update -> Purchase an update -> Lifetime Map updates -> Other Regions -> Europe
    However, at https://buy.garmin.com/en-IE/GB/prod33380.html it says:


    Do you mean I can disregard this and download it, or that they have a different map for this purpose? Their website is a pain to navigate.

    Try this link:
    https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/maps/on-the-road-maps/europe/c452-c454-atFILTER_REGION_EUROPE_01-p1.html

    The Ireland version of the site does not seem to be working for me. Bascially you are not updating you maps but purchasing a new street map for your device. Some are a download, other larger maps such as all Europe may require a pre-loaded memory SD card to be installed on the device to store all the data.

    The FAQ seems to be gone, at least it is not stickied any more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,300 ✭✭✭Gatica


    Anyone else looking for the answer to that question, I got map from here:
    https://buy.garmin.com/en-IE/GB/prod6299.html?cID=253?pID=6299

    Had to mail them directly and they replied with the relevant links... eventually. Also, can be found by searching for mapsource. The main garmin site didn't work for me to locate these maps, it either comes up with 404 error or brings you to updates or walking maps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,874 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Not exactly on topic Aldi have a special this Thursday 16th October
    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-16-october/products-detail-page/ps/p/sat-nav-garmin-nuvi-55-lmt-we/

    Garmin Nuvi 55 LMT WE

    It says lifetime map updates. The WE in the model may mean western Europe maps. I gather it is a 5" screen.

    324888.jpg

    Here is the closest info from Garmin:
    https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/on-the-road/in-car-sat-navs/2014-essential-line/nuvi-55/prod139770.html

    The ad claims "free lifetime traffic avoidance" There is an explanation of it here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOJDRzmevf8
    It seems to have an FM receiver in the charger lead, which receives traffic reports
    It works in Ireland according to this page:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_message_channel

    It's not bad value but hardly a bargain.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭jspuds


    My Garmin 265 just updated the maps to 2015.40, had to update Garmin express first


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭youngblood


    Having trouble with the express update
    Garmin Nuvi, with lifetime maps
    Went to update
    Only option was Alps/Turkey

    Updated even though it wasnt the correct area, now left with no searchable addresses here for Ireland......any ideas???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Hi, I'm having awful problems updating my Garmin 50LM with Lifetime maps update (All of Europe). Im using a 6gb sd card in it and now its telling me there is not enough space to install maps. Surely 6gb is enough? Can i put some maps on the SD card and the rest on the device or does it all have to be in 1 place? I need all of Europe as I live between regions!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I have a 2545LM with 8GB internal memory (7.2GB actually available not including system s/w) and with the latest maps installed I have 1.57GB left over, so I could see that you could have problems if you had less memory available.

    However, I've never in my life heard of a 6GB SD card, they're usually available in 4, 8, 16, 32 etc. micro SD cards are dirt cheap at the moment so you could just get a 16GB card and use that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Yes its a scan disk 6gb card. I think i got it free from vodafone a long time back!!

    Ive never had problems before with map updates, ive re formatted it FAT 32 and its updating now, but im not sure what maps its updating.

    It told me "Full Europe", but we will see.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Ok its put on 2016.10 map which seems to have all europe(ukraines on there) and garmin express is saying the device has 18% memory free.


  • Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭tubbs26


    youngblood wrote: »
    Having trouble with the express update
    Garmin Nuvi, with lifetime maps
    Went to update
    Only option was Alps/Turkey

    Updated even though it wasnt the correct area, now left with no searchable addresses here for Ireland......any ideas???

    Having the same issue but didn't update it. Any ideas anyone?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Kalyke


    Full Coverage Europe 2019.10 available now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭eirman


    My Nuvi won't install this 2019 version.

    It should install the next version, as older SatNavs seem to only update with every second map update.

    Please post here when 2019.20 is relased.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Installed fine on my 2545. M17/M18 are on it which must be a record for Garmin, it usually takes an age for new roads to appear on it.


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