Garmin Pilot (Android) Problem

[1001001]

By the way, folks, keep the pressure up on Garmin to fix this. They seem to be open to doing so, but I think they'll need a lot of constant and polite pressure. If only very few people contact them, they won't have it as high a priority as it should be.

[Mark Burns]

Originally Posted by 1001001

By the way, folks, keep the pressure up on Garmin to fix this. They seem to be open to doing so, but I think they'll need a lot of constant and polite pressure. If only very few people contact them, they won't have it as high a priority as it should be.

Garmin released an update this week for Garmin Pilot Android. Version 4.1.3

This update did not fix the blurry sectional issue.
In fact it made it worse!!!

Now only using the + button will sharpen the image, the - button no longer sharpens it !! This on a Nexus 7 .

I find this hard to accept.

I went with the "big name" company to avoid issues like this.
And now the cheaper competitors have crystal clear sectionals.

Mark

[aeroaddict]

Sorry to hear of your troubles, that can be very frustrating. I just opened Garmin Pilot on my Nexus 7 and it downloaded the newest version (4.1.3). Sitting at home and playing with it; direct to, zoom in/out with fingers and + / - , I see no issues. Zoomed way in and way out. I haven't flown with the new version as I'm in the middle of an oil change on the "other" plane (RV not flying yet).

My only issue with the app so far has been that the map will occasionally not keep up with the flight. I'll get the checkered screen where the map is not keeping up and eventually I'll fly off of the map and into the checkered screen. To fix this, I will just exit the app and then restart. Comes right back with no issues.

[Steve Melton]

Not great, but OK. It's needed a few program restarts at times. Overall, I would buy it again. I haven't bought a paper chart in over a year.

[aeroaddict]

Able to get in the air today and no issues; Garmin Pilot and Nexus worked as advertised.

[Mark Burns]

Garmin Pilot android has a new release. 4.2.0

This update did not fix the blurry sectionals. Three months now with no fix.
I get the feeling they are not concerned about it.

With the latest update I can integrate with the G3X touch. Really?
So do pilots with a G3X use their $200 Nexus to navigate?

Mark

Originally Posted by Mark Burns8

Garmin released an update this week for Garmin Pilot Android. Version 4.1.3

This update did not fix the blurry sectional issue.
In fact it made it worse!!!

Now only using the + button will sharpen the image, the - button no longer sharpens it !! This on a Nexus 7 .

I find this hard to accept.

I went with the "big name" company to avoid issues like this.
And now the cheaper competitors have crystal clear sectionals.

Mark

[designerX]

Originally Posted by Mark Burns

Garmin Pilot android has a new release. 4.2.0

This update did not fix the blurry sectionals. Three months now with no fix.
I get the feeling they are not concerned about it.

I have an LG G Pad with Android 5.0 and just updated to 4.2.0, the sectionals look good at all zoom levels.

At what zoom level are you experiencing this problem?

With the 20nm scale displayed sectional text is unreadable but that's more of a hardware limitation issue (scale is displayed in lower left hand corner when pinch zooming).

Originally Posted by Mark Burns

With the latest update I can integrate with the G3X touch. Really?
So do pilots with a G3X use their $200 Nexus to navigate?

Mark

I would think this would be handy for the GIB or passenger pilot's display.

From Garmin - "Garmin Pilot is now fully integrated with the G3X Touch navigator to wirelessly transfer flight plans, including airways, to and from the application. In addition, GPS and AHRS information is trasmitted from the navigator to Garmin Pilot to enhance situational awarness."

[sneedrv-6]

I updated Garmin pilot hoping to transfer flight plans to the g3x. Not only did that not work because I need a new module but I can not even load the app. At first the issue was that my flight plans could not be edited now the app just loads and crashes... Support said there is nothing they can do. Never had one issue with foreflight. If you have not upgraded your app don't. I am leaving on a trip tomorrow and not I have to try and get paper plates and maps. 2 different "support" guys said they would email or call me back today which has not happened. Garmin is going the right direction and have some awesome stuff, just needs to work.

[Mark Burns]

2NM zoom level is great
5NM zoom level just a tad blurry
10NM zoom level unreadable

This on a Nexus 7 (2013) running Android 5.0.2 and Garmin Pilot 4.2.0

My main gripe is that they broke it!
Version 4.0.1 was fantastic!

Maybe the map does refresh a little faster now, but then you can't read it so what's the point?

And now you can't go back

Thank goodness I didn't upgrade it on my phone
Still running Garmin Pilot 4.0.1 on my Droid Max phone and it is very sharp!

Mark

Originally Posted by designerX

I have an LG G Pad with Android 5.0 and just updated to 4.2.0, the sectionals look good at all zoom levels.

At what zoom level are you experiencing this problem?

With the 20nm scale displayed sectional text is unreadable but that's more of a hardware limitation issue (scale is displayed in lower left hand corner when pinch zooming).




I would think this would be handy for the GIB or passenger pilot's display.

From Garmin - "Garmin Pilot is now fully integrated with the G3X Touch navigator to wirelessly transfer flight plans, including airways, to and from the application. In addition, GPS and AHRS information is trasmitted from the navigator to Garmin Pilot to enhance situational awarness."

[Echo Tango]

If they don't get their **** together, I'm buying an iPad. I have had SO MANY software issues with that program that have severely impacted my flights. One more and it's toast. Get it together, Garmin