downloading speed camera poi garmin 2597

Mex2 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2016 Posts: 5

hi
i have a garmin2597
i bought it last year and the so called sales woman told me the speed camera database would be automatically updated, i now know you have to pay to get it updated
i know there are poi to download but i have no idea how to do it or where to go for the downloads
any help would be appreciated
thanks

sussamb · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:05 pm Post subject:

I assume you're talking about the Garmin ones?

http://www.garmin.com/uk/extras-camera-alerts/

Note you can try a free one month trial before you purchase, but you may find like I did that its best to purchase the cameras from this forum Wink

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Mex2 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2016 Posts: 5

BigJohnD · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject:

The Garmin/Cyclops safety cameras are OK and get updated every two or three weeks.

To download their datafile, you need to install a browser plug-in which identifies the eligible device and manages the download. This plug-in will only work with Internet Explorer as other browsers (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) will not accept it as they consider it a security risk.

Garmin have had some problems with their servers recently but they are back up and running now.

Ideally Garmin should use Garmin Express as the download/update manager and maybe they will one day.

If you have not yet shelled out any money for any safety camera database, I would recommend using the PGW one from this site. It's easy to download and install yourself with Garmin's POI loader.

Mex2 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2016 Posts: 5

sussamb · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:11 pm Post subject:

Well let's set the record straight first. If you want to download the Garmin ones you will need to use a browser that supports NPAPI plug ins, which is what Garmin Communicator plug in is and it's that that allows you to download the Garmin speed cameras to your nuvi. IE11 will certainly work, as will some others, see here

http://software.garmin.com/en-US/gcp.html#compatibility

As for the databases from here, see the installation guides here

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Cameras#compat

While it may seem daunting at first having done it a few times you'll find it relatively simple, takes me about 5 minutes to update my devices.
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Mex2 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2016 Posts: 5

BigJohnD · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:31 pm Post subject:

The Garmin Communicator plug-in will not work with Chrome. You will get an error message and be offered an option the use IE - IE8 or later.

Mex2 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2016 Posts: 5

Roy124 · Regular Visitor Joined: May 09, 2004 Posts: 162

Garmin will not work with Microscope Edge the normal browser in Win 10. In Windows Accessories you will find an Internet Explorer icon; it will woitk with ghost.

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