Sat Nav Map Updates

[mikera32]

Europe 2021.10 - Now working

Re-tried my update again from scratch. GE downloaded the new maps (2021.10) to my USB in about 45 minutes (10GB approx). Took USB to the car and completed the update process in about 15 minutes. Success!!!
Still waiting a reply from Garmin. Thanks 'andynet'.

[Jeff15]

Is it possible to use Google maps via your phone.?

[TiJazz]

Over CarPlay or AA yes. Waze is better.

[Mellorshark]

I have noticed that when using AA the navigation shown on the drivers screen sometimes gets "stuck ". When being told to take the second exit at a roundabout it often displays a symbol showing a full 360 for the exit. This then remains on the display until a new direction change is issued.  Can be cleared by pressing the home button.

[R2D3]

Is it possible to use Google maps via your phone.?

Yes, but only if you can get a phone data signal... so not in vast area of Scotland or East and North Yorkshire for example.  Not on my drive either but signal in upstairs bedrooms is fine 

[TiJazz]

I have noticed that when using AA the navigation shown on the drivers screen sometimes gets "stuck ". When being told to take the second exit at a roundabout it often displays a symbol showing a full 360 for the exit. This then remains on the display until a new direction change is issued.  Can be cleared by pressing the home button.

Depends on the phone. AA reliability and quality varies wildly from device to device (like most things on Android). CarPlay is a more consistent experience.

[Jocko]

Also your provider makes a difference to coverage.

[ColinB]

Is it possible to use Google maps via your phone.?

Yes, but only if you can get a phone data signal... so not in vast area of Scotland or East and North Yorkshire for example.  Not on my drive either but signal in upstairs bedrooms is fine 

Not quite true. Google Maps has an offline mode, you need to ensure you have an offline map stored for any area of interest (as with any other offline map app). It'll then switch between live and stored maps as the signal waxes and wanes. Used it throughout a driving tour of New Zealand without any problems.

[nowster]

I have noticed that when using AA the navigation shown on the drivers screen sometimes gets "stuck ". When being told to take the second exit at a roundabout it often displays a symbol showing a full 360 for the exit. This then remains on the display until a new direction change is issued.  Can be cleared by pressing the home button.

I have noticed that too. I have a Google phone (Nexus 3a) so it ought to be maximally compatible.

[TiJazz]

Android’s ecosystem is a mess. There are just too many moving targets with the various OS customisations and variations in hardware.

[Bristol_Crosstar]

I have just booked my Crosstar in for it's first service and this will include the latest map update for the in-car system for those who don't fancy doing it themselves

[peteo48]

I have just booked my Crosstar in for it's first service and this will include the latest map update for the in-car system for those who don't fancy doing it themselves

That's excellent. My Honda dealer quoted me £114 to install the "free" update. It doesn't appear to be included in the service plan I bought with the car.

[ColinB]

My Honda dealer quoted me £114 to install the "free" update. It doesn't appear to be included in the service plan I bought with the car.

You might want to point out to them that SatNav updates are included in Honda's list of fixed price repairs:
https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/repairs.html
Last item on the list ... £45

[Bristol_Crosstar]

I have just booked my Crosstar in for it's first service and this will include the latest map update for the in-car system for those who don't fancy doing it themselves

That's excellent. My Honda dealer quoted me £114 to install the "free" update. It doesn't appear to be included in the service plan I bought with the car.

I've got the 5-year plan that came with the car so I think it must do

[Jazzik]

Europe 2021.10 - Now working

And what about this? "Current Map Version: 2021.20 (Europe) as of April 21st, 2021"

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=Zqlc1aKWEF7ENDCCUOF6s7