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BAVC10
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:40 pm    Post subject: Garmin Lifetime Cyclops - Europe Reply with quote

Plugged in my DriveLuxe 51 this morning and was offered an update to the above for the first time on GE (2.52 MB). I've not subscribed to the service as I update from here every week.

Checking the POI folder there is a set of new camera POIs (plus an unlock (UNL) code.

Has anyone else been offered an update? Just wondering if this is something Garmin are now offering FOC. There was no warning or no mention of it being anything other than a normal update via GE or could it be a glitch in their own systems?
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Funny you mention that.

Over on my Honda Civic forum one guy has posted, ages ago, a link to what seems to be permanently updated, and free, or dodgy, Cyclops files for quite a few countries.

My gut feeling is pirated so I didn't repost anywhere else.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting - this is definitely GE advising me that a Garmin Lifetime Cyclops - Europe update is available.

Can only think Garmin has either decided to make it available as it makes little or no money, or it is a glitch with GE - with Garmin anything could be possible!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a while since I had a new device but I think it comes with a limited time free update, and Express is now the method used by Garmin to deliver their speed camera files. How old is your device?

There is no mention of a lifetime update here https://www.garmin.com/uk/extras-camera-alerts/
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This particular model is about 3 months old. It's connected regularly but the reason for flagging is that the Lifetime Cyclops - Europe suddenly appeared. I've not subscribed (nor intend to) to the service so there was no reason to be offered it unless Garmin has made it available to everyone or its a glitch
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think if Garmin were making it available to everyone we'd know more about it. More likely an error somewhere Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What I'd have thought too, hence wondering if any other regular ops. had come across the same upgrade when connecting to GE.

Notification of free upgrade / subscription to Lifetime Cyclops for Europe came out of the blue.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wonder if it was a glitch as the option to update speed camera files (was offered daily) has suddenly disappeared as suddenly as it appeared - no warning.at all. I'll give Garmin a ring to see what is going on.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why bother. I seem to have recently 'acquired' a Cyclops lifetime 'out of the blue', but don't give a fig whether I have it or not.
Just rather they improved their routeing and/or allow the user to enter road speeds to possibly improve journey time prediction.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It moved with the latest release of GE to the tools menu and purchased option. According to Garmin the Drive 51/61 range all now come with Lifetime cameras as standard. I can confirm the DruveLuxe 51 does but would be interested in the DriveSmart or Drive range does.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does that explain why my old DriveSmart suddenly said I could have a whole of Europe map update? I didn't object and let it load.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BAVC10 wrote:
According to Garmin the Drive 51/61 range all now come with Lifetime cameras as standard. I can confirm the DruveLuxe 51 does but would be interested in the DriveSmart or Drive range does.
My DriveSmart 61 was upgraded to lifetime Cyclops cameras fairly recently without me noticing exactly when.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is Cyclops still just a 'bong' (and a tiny blue dot) when you approach a camera ?

With the number of bongs in modern cars this is just another one that will be easily missed.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a bong, camera symbol and a banner across the top IIRC.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's what mine does suss. Quite a nice icon, but no speed info on it.
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