nuvi 2x5 software version 6.40 has been released

[woohoo]

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.40:

NOTE: Please check for additional updates to traffic receivers and install them as well to fix a potential issue with subscriptions expiring too early.

NOTE: This update will clear your trip log.

Fixed issue with TTS voices occasionally stuttering.

Fixed issue that could create file corruption in mass storage.

NavTeq Location-Based-Advertisement updates.

Resolved FMI issue where going off-route and recalculating caused unit to report incorrect stop state.

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[native_kim]

Thanks for the heads up!

[vubando]

Thanks for the info.



For the previous changes (in case you missed it):

Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:

* Fixed issue where some units would not turn display off when in charging mode.
* Fixed issue with some units losing all audio.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:

* Corrected a problem with ecoRoute fuel economy when set above 40 MPG.
* Corrected issues with FMI.
* Corrected an issue with some devices reading incorrect battery charge level.
* Fixed issue with Chinese map cards not working.

Changes made from version 5.70 to 6.00:

* Corrected an issue that could cause units to not work properly with Mac computers.
* Corrected an issue that could cause stuttering when using pre-recorded voices.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.70:

* Fixed an issue which could cause poor GPS reception.
* Changed method for recalibrating the touch screen. Press and hold the upper left corner when turning device on until calibration screen appears.
* Fixed an issue which could cause some GPI files to not work correctly.
* Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to freeze at some safety camera locations.
* Fixed an issue with some overlapping maps not working correctly.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.30:

* Corrected an issue that could cause audio problems on phone calls longer than 5 minutes.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

* Fixed issue with MSN Flight Status not working.
* Fixed issue with some European street names not displaying correctly.
* Fixed issue with some traffic events being treated incorrectly.
* Added support for FMI 40 cable.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

* Improvements in MSN Flight Status support.
* Improvements in ecoRoute support.
* Improved SD card handling.
* Corrected occasional issues with route line display.
* Corrected how Asian languages are displayed.
* Improved routing in some circumstances.
* Improved Bluetooth Phone Book handling on supported units.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

* Added support for new MSN features - Weather Radar and Alerts, Send to GPS, and Flight Status on 2x5 units only.
* MSN Direct users: After updating your nuvi 2x5, you must return to WebUpdater to install the Database for MSN Direct Flight Status and the Firmware Update for GDBxx MSN Direct Receiver to enable the Flight Status and weather radar features.
* Added support for ecoRoute features on 2x5 units only.
* Improvements in Avoid Highway option now avoids limited access roads over long distances

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

* Improved performance with some USB cables.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.60:

* Improvements in Bluetooth performance on supported units.
* Improvements in GPS performance.
* Improvements to traffic support.
* Added night-mode elevation color.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 4.40:

* Corrected shutdown issue associated with changing traffic provider.
* Improved demo mode initial setup.
* Updated Roadside Assistance number for UK.
* Fixed duplicate city listings when searching near your current route.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10:

* Fixed a bug that would cause Panoramio photos favorites to reappear after deleting.
* Fixed a bug that caused the proximity alert setup page to display incorrectly.
* Fixed the display of safety cameras on the map page to fit inside the allotted space.
* Corrected the display of distance to next turn when German was the selected language.
* Fixed next turn and route overview maps from resetting their zoom level and position intermittently.
* Added support for MSN Direct (requires GDB55 accessory).
* Corrected the zoom scale in 2D modes.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

* Fixed speed limit icon to allow three digits.
* Increased the number of GPI files that can be loaded at one time.
* Fixed Arabic issues.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.70:

* Fixed map shutdown for some European units.

[razorspells]

Thanks for the info...

[elkabong]

my current firmware is ver 5.7 and id like to try this one but im afraid to do so because i might lose the hidden 1-sec track log feature. any one here tried updating their nuvis firmware to ver 6.40?

[razorspells]

hi elkabong, my unit is a 265WT and I applied the 6.40 version and I still have the 1-sec track feature..

my current firmware is ver 5.7 and id like to try this one but im afraid to do so because i might lose the hidden 1-sec track log feature. any one here tried updating their nuvis firmware to ver 6.40?

[elkabong]

hi elkabong, my unit is a 265WT and I applied the 6.40 version and I still have the 1-sec track feature..

thanks sir i will go for it

[elkabong]

hi elkabong, my unit is a 265WT and I applied the 6.40 version and I still have the 1-sec track feature..

i updated my unit today nuvi 285w software ver5.7 to 6.4 gps sw ver from 3.70b to 4.10b bluetooth sw ver from 1.7 to 1.73 and its confirmed that 1 -sec track feature is not affected. BTW 1-sec track log must be enabled before you flash the unit.

[ricepower]

ecoroute HD

is this version support the ecoroute HD?

[elkabong]

ecoroute HD is not included in the patch because it is an add-on application you have to buy it from garmin.

[pitman]

hi. im a newbie on gps. can i ask a question? how will i know what version my gps has? and if i would like to upgrade, where can i download it and what do i need? thank you very much.

[pokz]

hi. im a newbie on gps. can i ask a question? how will i know what version my gps has? and if i would like to upgrade, where can i download it and what do i need? thank you very much.

you mean firmware version? download garmin web updater..http://www8.garmin.com/products/webu...wtoinstall.jsp.

it will do all the work for you.

[Liv]

hi. im a newbie on gps. can i ask a question? how will i know what version my gps has? and if i would like to upgrade, where can i download it and what do i need? thank you very much.

Hi pitman,


One way also to check what software version you have...kindly go to System<About. hth

[coolmint]

could anyone help me. my 205w's software version is still at

TWN software ver. 3.50
Audio ver. 2.00
GPS SW version 3.90b

and still webupdater says my device has the latest version.

[pitman]

hi. i successfully updated my software but i think i may have a problem. after updating, the unit seems to take longer to "recalculate" routes compared before i made an upgrade. is there a way to "roll back" my software? i wanted to go back to the original version of 6.00. thanks