Garmin Mandatory Software Update

Mandatory Software Update


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Today, Garmin released a free, mandatory GPS software
update to correct some software issues that cause select GPS devices to
repeatedly power on and freeze at the Garmin logo. The product models
affected are models in the nüvi 1100 series, nüvi 1200 series, nüvi 1300
series, and nüvi 1400 series. Not all individual devices in these series of
models may experience this freezing condition

        What exactly is Mandatory Software Update, and why not releasing the FIXED
version but free version?

        Do you mean some newer FIRMWARE or software for hardware? Heck, I don't
have freezing issue, but gonna USB it to see what you are talking about.

Mandatory Software Update


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Today, Garmin released a free, mandatory GPS software
update to correct some software issues that cause select GPS devices to
repeatedly power on and freeze at the Garmin logo. The product models
affected are models in the nüvi 1100 series, nüvi 1200 series, nüvi 1300
series, and nüvi 1400 series. Not all individual devices in these series of
models may experience this freezing condition.


You can download a free firmware update immediately that
will prevent these software issues by using Garmin's WebUpdater program.
This update will prevent the freezing problem caused by these software bugs
but it will not correct the problem if your device has already experienced
this problem.

If your device has already experienced problems, you will
need to return your device to Garmin for repair. Please allow 10-14 days for
the repair and return of your device.

We know our customers rely upon their Garmin GPS
device(s), especially during the summer travel season, and we regret any
inconvenience this situation may have caused. We are committed to developing
products that are known for their quality and reliability and will continue
to work diligently to earn the trust of our customers.








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The post was to give users a heads-up on this issue and to get the update
asap.

        Thanks for the heads-up! and I still don't understand exactly what is the
"FREE" & "mandatory GPS software update". And it also mention using Web
Updater to download and install the *free* Firmware, and how do we download
and install the *free* ""mandatory GPS software update"?

        IOW, for so many years I just went to Garmin's web page to download the
newer whatever version, ran it from computer to update whatever to the GPS
unit. *Until* Garmin stop releasing newer update stuff to their web site
but through Web Updater, and that's how I have been using ever since.

        And now Garmin is offering the *free* "Mandatory GPS software update" and
doesn't give much detail exactly what it's so special this time, and how to
get it.

"Mandatory" ?????
Does that mean that if you dont get the upgrade software they're going
to send you to prison? Or does it mean that your GPS will no longer
function? What about people who dont have computers? How do they do
it?