Garmin talk

I have had my Garmin DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa for over two years. I really haven't used the Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation feature much. However, yesterday I used it and I found Toppers & More, which I could not find the traditional, non-voice way. I assume it is simply using the same POI list that comes on City Navigator.

My Express shows some time zone map updates on all devices as of this AM.

I have 2 3597s. I have just updated both and they are both configured the same. When I plug one (a later S/N) into my computer and open File Explorer.
I see:

This PC
nuvi 3597 == an unlabeled drive
Internal storage == a folder, .System & .jcv not showing
Memory Card == a folder
System (C:) == computer system folder

As the title says. I have multiple Garmin devices and the first one I always install on device and computer. How do I make Garmin Express use the already downloaded map instead of redownloading it again on subsequent devices. Yes I have it checked for device only.

For those that want/need the Garmin Large JCV file.

There are two files: D9673030A.JCV (749.7 MB) & D9674030A.JCV (77.7 MB)

https://mega.nz/folder/jxYkCAhA#CmgbsKVDW9qfAOZUX5luOw

New version of Garmin Express released. Has gone back to the old way of marking "Launch Garmin Express on computer startup" by default.

new NA maps released

I hope someone has resolved the same problem and could help.

I've been using red light and speed camera POIs via POI Loader for 10 years + without any problems whatsoever. I always had dedicated voice alerts for the two types of cameras: "Warning! Red light camera" and "Speed trap!" I load the updated POIs files to my old Nuvi 350 via old PC with Win XP that is never connected to internet.

As indicated in several other posts City Navigator NU 2024.20 has been released. Approx 8.09GB in size.
• Updated map data

As a reminder one can remove the downloaded files used for installation to free up hard drive space. See following link for general windows directions:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/45648?page=2#comment-418223

Never mind, I see on the interne that 2024.10 is the latest update. In the past they had been updating every 3 months, so I was concerned.
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I have a Nuvi 55LMT, and Garmin Express had been delivering map updates routinely without problems. But the last update was 2024.10, back in February of this year.

I am giving some thought to getting a Garmin Smartwatch. For anybody here that has one, what do you actually use it for? Obviously, they will display the time, but then so does my Casio GWM530A-1.

https://www.gpscity.com/search/q=watch+gps/&p=1&a=0&c=2

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/which-watch/stay-active/compare

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.GW-M530A-1/

On a Windows 10 machine, I found about 70 folders at the location C:\Users\me\AppData\Local\Garmin_Ltd._or_its_subsid\express.exe_Url_44vgoklnmwzol3f5bx0zhrwgflwejvvx. The folders correspond to the versions of Garmin Express that I've used.

They aren't large, 4K generally, but can these be deleted? Each folder contains a file named user.config.

Anyone with $3100.00 in their pocket that they don't know what to do with, might be interested in Garmin's newest Marque carbon fiber golf sports watch.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/815409/pn/010-02722-20

I like golf but not that much!

Hi All. I was trying to update update the maps on my Nuvi 3590.

I updated GE to the latest version and plugged in my 3590.

GE just does not recognize the Nuvi for some reason. I've never had a problem in all of the ast years.

I am finally taking the DS86 on a trip with 8 routes.
Two issues are bugging me already!
1. Although the planner shows work areas, today I went through more than 12 in IL, MO, and KS. ONE warning out of the whole mess.
I am using the included cable. NOT my phone linked.

I use a Garmin NUVI 2797. I'm familiar with, and have used POI Loader many times. I am unable to get any help from Garmin.
Just recently opening POI Loader, the message "There is a problem with this GARMIN application" appeared. I have tried removing POI Loader, and re downloading. Same message. Same result Would appreciate comment from anybody who may have experienced this.

FB had this add for maps today.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%...

I was navigating yesterday with OpenStreetMaps on my Garmin Zumo XT.

I received a message Continue to Weg.

Does anybody know the meaning of "weg"?

Can another owner of a Garmin DriveSmart 55 tell me how to access custom POIs on that device? I just bought a DS55 to replace my 15-year-old nüvi 250W. To access custom POIs on my nüvi, I’d go Where to > Extras > Custom POIs. I don’t see the equivalent of that on the DS55.

Is that because I haven’t yet loaded custom POIs? If yes, how do I get to them once I do?

Many thanks.

I need to calibrate my touch screen. However, once I start the calibration sequence the dots keep going over and over. I never get the calibration complete message. None of the touch buttons work so the only way I can get the calibration is holding the upper left corner when powering on.

I have a nuvi 205W with the latest software. Can someone help? TIA.