I just purchased the nuvi 760, and so far I am pleased with its operation.
It has v. 2.50 software and 2008 maps. If I encountered any problems, I would immediately upgrade to the v. 3.1 software. But with everything seemingly working ok, I am hesitant to start tinkering with the upgrade. (I have had too many experiences where an upgrade caused more problems that it solved.)
Your point is valid. For me personally, I upgrade mine. The new speed limit data in the 2009 map is great and future software versions have helped speed up satellite acquisition. That isn't to say that there haven't been some people with issues from the 2009 map nor issues with the software updates, but the majority seem happy.
Although I'm new to the 760, I've now had two in one week so feel confident in my observation that both units acquired initial satellite lock noticeably more quickly after the update to 3.10
But if you've no problems and it ain't broke...
HTH
Rob
p.s. Here in the UK upgrading to 3.10 does not change the mapping if yours is already installed with the 2008 European maps (like both of mine).
Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 162 Location: Northern Va, US
Re: 760 Upgrade ? Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:50 pm
Galanw wrote:
I just purchased the nuvi 760, and so far I am pleased with its operation.
It has v. 2.50 software and 2008 maps. If I encountered any problems, I would immediately upgrade to the v. 3.1 software. But with everything seemingly working ok, I am hesitant to start tinkering with the upgrade. (I have had too many experiences where an upgrade caused more problems that it solved.)
What would you do?????? :?:
the problem is, some optional updates, like the latest bluetooth release, is available only via web updater. And, web updater won't let you get to the optional upgrades unless you're on the latest firmware. The latest bluetooth upgrade solved a host a woes so you may want the optional stuff from time to time.
I would seriously consider upgrading the firmware to 3.1. Upgrading to the latest maps is not as big a deal, though you yourself may be entitled to a free upgrade considering you just purchased your unit.
Your point is valid. For me personally, I upgrade mine. The new speed limit data in the 2009 map is great and future software versions have helped speed up satellite acquisition. That isn't to say that there haven't been some people with issues from the 2009 map nor issues with the software updates, but the majority seem happy.
@gatorguy (& others)
What is that symbol (+ with three ))) ) above your avatar?
You will probably be getting one of those of your own shortly--- I just identify people in the forums who are fairly regular contributors who provide "above average" quality answers to other members.
Sergzak, I put in the good word for you the day you made your first post. I think you'll be a definite asset here. I find it a bit more friendly than your "other" home, but just as informative.
I have the 760 for over a month and have been very happy with it until I did the upgrade. I upgraded it from 3.0 to 3.1 last week on 7/14. The very next day I had my first locked up while I was driving on the highway. I was pushing the zoom in button twice then the unit was frozen. I also noticed a few times it took a few minutes (over 4 minutes) to lock in to the satellite. This has never happened before the upgrade. Also I've never experienced losing the satellite while I was driving once it was locked in to the satellite. This has happened a few times since the upgrade. I am talking about the same route I drive to work everyday. I actually did a hard reset to wipe all my data two days ago. I was hoping it would go back to factory condition. But the firmware is still 3.1 after the hard reset. I then did another upgrade to 3.1 again hoping it might clear any problems in the unit. I am not sure the hard reset actually fixed anything although I haven't experienced another lock up. I still think it takes longer to lock in to the satellite occasionally, not every time though. I haven't heard that many people complain about 3.1 in this forum. Just want to share my experience.
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 308 Location: Bay Area, California
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:08 pm
I'm having troubles with 3.1, but not as bad as you. I have also reloaded, the firmware the manual way, seems a little better. I have told Garmin that thare appease to be a problem with 3.1.
If you call Garmin, be prepared to wait in the Q for at least 1/2 hour. My shortest time was about 20 Minutes...
Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 123 Location: Chandler, AZ
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:37 pm
After upgrading my 760 to 3.1 (from 3.0) I had it lock up twice on my wife in the same trip. Never had it lock up before. Looks like something they did in 3.1 is causing problems. Instead of calling Garmin, I think I will email them. I have the direct email for a rep that I spoke with before on another issue, so I will use that.
Joined: 29 May 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Columbia MD
Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:24 pm
Upgrading to 3.10 has brought up a lot of locking up for me. Enough to really start making me mad
I can't pinpoint any specific situations for causing the lockup except that I have the perception that it's been happening when I'm navigating (never just when cruising) and I'm near traffic lights with red light cameras.
Once frozen, a reboot brings you up but out of navigation mode.
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 308 Location: Bay Area, California
Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:40 pm
OK. I may have a fix, downgrade to whatever you want...
The gotcha is that it erases all your settings, like a master reset...
Favorite's maybe ok, but u should save it anyway:
Got to; F:\Garmin\GPX, and save, Current.gpx, and then re-save it as, Current1.gpx
This what I have done, I started out going back to 2.7 (I had 3.10) I'm gonna run with this for a weekend and see what happens (next 2.9, 3.0 (No 3.10)...
Select Nuvi:
http://www.gpsinformation.org/perry/
I was hopping it would reload my firmware in my MSN receiver, it did not. (I'm having MSN rcvr troubles, it thinks, it is not connected, when it is)
I first tried 2.9 since there was an update for MSN problems, nothing seemed to happen. So, I went all the way to 2.7 ...
firmware update 3.10 on nuvi 760 Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:32 am
Upgrading to 3.10 has started to lock up my Nuvi 760 (not my Nuvi 680).
it messed up my Gps so bad that when i called Garmin tech support, they sent me e-mail instructions for reset and that did not solve the problem and i had to send in my unit ( 7 month old) for repair. I am waiting anxiously now for the return of my unit next week.
Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:54 pm
Every time I think I have narrowed down my GPS selection, a new line of stability issues arise. I had settled, I thought on the 750/760 with adding UK Maps when we travel there next (we usually go every couple of years to visit family) - but now, hearing all this makes me leery for yet another model that I believed to be solid, but in the end isn't.
It makes we wonder how stable the whole GPS thing is given the issues that keep coming up with virtually all makes and models now. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 123 Location: Chandler, AZ
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:42 am
Blue Flame - how has your unit run with the older firmware? Any lock ups?
I am thinking about going back to 3.0. I have started having problems with the audio (TTS) cutting out mid-word when navigating. It never did this to me before 3.1. It's like it just drops parts of the word randomly and then works fine again for a while.
Then again, I may just wait for 3.2 to come out so I don't have to worry about any weird issues with going back to a previous version.
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 308 Location: Bay Area, California
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:33 pm
Strangely, no problems? The MSN Rcvr went without a problem for 3 days. Crash on Sunday, twice? I am now upgrading to 2.9, we'll see what happens.
Garmin need to pay me for the software testing there making me do...
Blue Flame, how did you go back to previoius version? I would love to go back to 3.0. I've emailed garmin to ask them how to go back to 3.0 because of my problems with 3.1. This is the answer I got from garmin:
"Thank you for contacting Garmin International.What type of vehicle is the nuvi 760 in? We can't backdate the software right now and sometimes 4 minutes to acquire satellites is normal (variations in time used)"
Joined: 19 Jun 2008 Posts: 22 Location: PG BC Canada
Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:37 am
I upgraded a 760 then a 750 to 3.10 on different computers on different days. The 750 has locked up (no power available) 3 times, the 760 twice. In 2 days. Neither had an issue like this for months of ownership. Reset allows power to be turned back on. Going back to 3.00 would be sweet but it may be a little beyond my experience level.
I am going to contact Garmin and add my voice to the disgruntled users of 3.10 and hope I hear from them that they are working on a fix.
Anything I should do or add to my query?
Thanks Blue Flame. All I have to do is to save Current.gpx, then go to http://www.gpsinformation.org/perry/nuvi/ download nuvi760_300.exe and run it if I want 3.0, right? You are Brave. Thanks again.
You will probably be getting one of those of your own shortly--- I just identify people in the forums who are fairly regular contributors who provide "above average" quality answers to other members
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 308 Location: Bay Area, California
Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:10 pm
[quote="icecream"]Thanks Blue Flame. All I have to do is to save Current.gpx, then go to http://www.gpsinformation.org/perry/nuvi/ download nuvi760_300.exe and run it if I want 3.0, right? You are Brave. Thanks again.[/quote]
I'm Brave? OK?
The other things you have to do, is reselect all the things so thare the way you like them ~ QWERTY key board, More detail, and whatever else...
Maybe if you aren't using the full fleet interface there is a bug when it calculates a route for you or needs to recalculate a route and results in a locked up unit.
Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 123 Location: Chandler, AZ
Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:02 pm
Well, my unit hasn't locked up on 3.0, but I am still getting the voice stuttering. I am going to go back up to 3.1, because it looks like that issue isn't related.
We'll see if I have any lock up problems going back to 3.1.
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