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Mex2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:51 pm Post subject: downloading speed camera poi garmin 2597 |
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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
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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Mex2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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sussamb wrote: | 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 |
thanks for reply
if i take the garmin trial do you have to purchase it after the month
if i get the cameras from here how do i put them into the sat nav
sorry for been a bit simple but never done this before
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BigJohnD Frequent Visitor
Joined: Aug 26, 2007 Posts: 397 Location: Glannau Mersi, Lloegr
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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Mex2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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BigJohnD wrote: | 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 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. |
hi thanks for that
i use the garmin express when downloading the map updates,
how do i download one from this site will i need the poi uploader as you say or the garmin express
does it explain how to do it, i have tried to look on the forum but i get confused with file types and where to put them etc
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4457 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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Mex2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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sussamb wrote: | 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. |
hi thanks for that
i am running chrome so no problems with that i think
that link should make things easier i will start reading
thanks for your help |
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BigJohnD Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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Mex2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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BigJohnD wrote: | 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. |
thanks for that i have explorer so will try that
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Roy124 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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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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