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05-08-2011, 10:10 AM
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Updating G-496 Database
OK...I have not been the best about keeping my 496 updated. With all the threads on safety of late, I realized that this is something that I should do. Of course, there is always a "not so fast".
It seems to me that all Garmin's updates are built for Windows, and I run Macs. Not a problem (I thought) as I have Window XP running on VM Ware Fusion. But no matter what I have tried, it will not recognize the GPS as a USB drive.
Anyone else updating using a Mac?
Thanks!
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05-08-2011, 10:28 AM
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The device doesn't appear as a disk drive - it requires a browser plugin. Try this.
mcb
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05-08-2011, 11:03 AM
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This is one of those areas where you might want to simply bite the bullet and borrow a friend's PC.
Using I.E. (which I detest; prefer FireFox most days) you will find it simple to install the software and perform the update. I believe I got it to work on FireFox too, but I'm sure it was trickier.
You could probably do it at work if you are a working stiff - I don't think Garmin's site is blocked by most employers.
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05-08-2011, 01:44 PM
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Garmin Web Updater
I update my 496 on a MACBook all the time. You have to download the Garmin Webupdater first but its on Garmin's website. Device plugs into the USB port.
Pete
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05-08-2011, 01:56 PM
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Mac no problem
I have done many data updates on my 396 and 496 from Macs and it is no problem. I guess I use the method that Pete talks about, I can't remember. The only hassle as far as I'm concerned is the need to go through the whole purchase process individually for each database.
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05-08-2011, 09:05 PM
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dito on the imac update. no problems. seems garmin is saying latest software 4.40 is needed for wx to work at this time.
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05-08-2011, 11:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peterk
I update my 496 on a MACBook all the time. You have to download the Garmin Webupdater first but its on Garmin's website. Device plugs into the USB port.
Pete
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Pete, Larry and Ed,
Thanks for weighing in on this. Pete brought the light bulb on, and I have now D/L'd both plug ins and the database update.
Wow! Garmin is definitely proud of those updates at $49.95 ea. I am not sure if a guy could afford to keep them all current at that price, or the $495 for a years subscription.
Thanks again.
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