It does not seem to be able to find most of the address's that I put into it. I have updated maps. It is only 7months old. anyone else have this I have put in some major address's in big cities and it can't find them. I am wondering if I have a lemon.I It does not seem to be able to find most of the address's that I put into it. I have updated maps. It is only 7months old. anyone else have this I have put in some major address's in... » Read More It does not seem to be able to find most of the address's that I put into it. I have updated maps. It is only 7months old. anyone else have this I have put in some major address's in big cities and it can't find them. I am wondering if I have a lemon.I « Show Less
202975
We've had some trouble with that, too. We definitely preferred our old Garmin. Mostly it works, but there are some annoying bugs, too.
202976
As long as the address is properly formatted and doesn't include things like County Road numbers mine works great.Not certain what the issue with your is?
202977
Its working great for me, and I go to 3 or 5 different address everyday but doesn't find the address if one single letter is wrong but I still love it
278765
I had the same question. The answer is you can't delete individual addresses; the only choice is to delete all of them. Why this is the case I have no idea, but that's the info I got.
491628
In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no data available" error. In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no... » Read More In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no data available" error. « Show Less
1928063
Anything added to thumb drive or iPhone was re-indexed and visible.FWIW - I bought this unit sometime ago, and never use it for Navigation now. Even when purchased, maps needed updating and they wanted $70 for the update. Unit is used now for Music, and Blue Tooth phone (iPhone) only.
1676056
Yes, you have to go to the website to update. Im not sure about map updates but you can find whatever you want to know on the website.
1809953
Lifetime map updates should still be working. The only thing I've read is that you should let it update the unit fully with the one free update (outside of the lifetime maps) and not put in the code for the lifetime map updates until later. It may have trouble if you put the code in right away.I have this model that I bought about a month and a half ago. Works great. No complaints.
1011269
As you are first entering any street name do not try to enter N, S, E or W nor enter Rd, Ln, or the like. Once you get the address number entered on the following screen the unit will provide you with a list of several different street names for that city with the additional information you did not enter such as the N, S, E, W, Rd, Ln etc., and then you touch the appropriate one/box to select it. The unit then enters the full address. If you try to put in more than the basic street information that is offered as you go along adding letters to the street name, the unit gets confused. Hope that helps in case you have not yet worked with it sufficiently to find out how that works - - -
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
1342418
Make sure you have the tollways option selected and if that doesn't do it then try updating maps again.Good luck.
497527
I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one for nearly the same price. I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one... » Read More I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one for nearly the same price. « Show Less
2091286
Question for you: Have you contacted BOSS Tech Support about getting an updated MapMicroSD card yet? There is a known issue with the factory sent card and they are sending out updated Map SD card at no charge. I am still waiting for my replacement to arrive but maybe it gives an ealier warning to upcoming turns. I am hoping so at least as I too saw the same late warning you are describing.
1212319
I have the same issue so I emailed the seller asking him about the lifetime map updates that I couldn't find the website. He responded back with the unit already had the newest map installed and he would send me the link when a new update comes out.
1851285
Ok thanks. I thought mine was broken since I set its preferences to Avoid U-Turns and it was still telling me to "make a U-turn". For some reason it does not have oneway street info for at least two cities here in Oregon with populations over 12000.
341668
I was having hard time using the navigation system in India due to lack of signals, and the postal addresses are so different from here that I did not know what is city and what not... I found it really waste of money. It's better to ask local gas station, vendors. In India they are better than Navigation system.
982510
Updated streets.. developments that didn't exist 5 years ago are now on the map.. This is my 3rd or 4th version... I update it every few years.It really IS very useful.. The updated version also gives you DETAILED information for each place you stop at along your way, which is especially useful when you are traveling for 3 or 4 days.. I really like 2013, I was in too much of a hurry to wait for 2014..
747256
No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
1739436
I agree. It does not give accurate data. I used it overseas. Tried it for few months and found strange addresses. Yes, it uses Google earth. But the output is no good. Can't say whether Google earth is messed up or this device. I even tried their other device which is supposed to give live data. That also did not give accurate data.