Is it able to be updated? I see many that say it can't be updated.
939131
I sent mine back. I could not get it to work after multiple emails with the company. It comes preloaded with sites that don't exist. I tried four different preloaded locations with my kids - 2 were in the middle of parking lots, one was in the middle of a highway, one was somewhere along the side of a highwsy overgrown with brush. Bought the adapter to connect the device with the website and I couldn't update for my part of the country.
939132
Yes. I havn't in a while but last time I could. The program didn't work with my Windows XP for some reason but Vista and Windows 8 I can confirm work.
939133
It takes a special cord that is an additional expense. I think $20. My experience with geocaches is you don't have to update that often.
939134
It can be updated, but you have to purchase the seperate "Update Kit", which is basically just a cable that connects the unit to a USB port on your computer. With that, you can update it any time. Without it, you are stuck with the US only geocaches that come pre-installed. You just need one update kit no matter how many Geomate's you have.
939135
Yes, with the optional cable. The many posts you see about updating is because for a while (2011ish) the company was bought out by someone else...and for a while, the website for updating was down. Now, all is well.
1294298
The only time I was able to upgrade the firmware was during the initial setup, since then, I think it checks on it's on and "alerts" you an upgrade is available. Mine updated once on its own after I said it was allowed. Hope this may help you.
115372
You should be able to just download/buy the maps for it, then just update the system, maybe?
714871
Must be a misprint. It is 8. And you can do an update as soon as you're up and running
1708575
Just got the update and they appear to have fixed lots of stuff. I think they are learning and the ability to update the device without having to attach it to a computer means that it should just get better. If you have issues that are not being fixed, make sure you use the forums online and the report function on the device. The few times I contacted them I got some pretty quick responses.
2162046
It will ask for an update if it is needed. You will then need to download it over Wi-Fi
920333
yes you can . I didn't have to do anything but just update the info. However, I bought it 5 months ago and it stopped working just on Friday for no reason. t won't turn on for anything...very upsetting!!!
123221
You can't upgrade the software version. It also won't overwrite recordings automatically (although you can do this manually).
1626847
That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).
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.
1680539
I wasn't aware there was an update so I haven't tried. I'll be looking into this though. If I find something out ill post or reply.
112375
Unless you root it, currently it did not show it was upgradeable. That might change and perhaps the manufacturer will let us know.
684004
I am having trouble updating mine. I keep getting an error. I've tried a couple of ways, but nothing has worked.
631614
The "maps" feature can be updated regularly by hooking it up to a computer and downloading the new map information. It appears that the memory inside the GPS does not have enough storage capacity for all of the map updates. At least that is what this person is saying was his/her experience. I haven't tried to update any maps yet, so I can't verify the Garmin's storage capacity. I can't imagine that it wouldn't have enough for at least one or two updates, but I have no personal knowledge.
150338
yes it can be updated to 4.0. mine was already installed on the tablet. but try going to the settings menu then scroll down until you see about tablet. on the top of the about tablet it should say system updates click on that and see if it works.... hope this helped
1808848
Not quite sure what you are asking. Is this the latest model. I believe so. You can also update via your computer using USB cable it comes with.
1754235
I am sorry I didn't have that prob as I use auto update but I looked and it hasnr had or ask for a update since I bought it and over 3 months not a update.