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by JTLT
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.
Replies: 21
Views: 6876
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Re: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.

I gave up on using Explore almost as soon as I started trying it. I like to be able to plot a route that I know will follow particular roads. At present, Explore doesn't do that. It leaves the route calculation up to the XT, so the roads travelled come as a surprise when riding. Ifind that I cannot...
by JTLT
Wed May 26, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.
Replies: 21
Views: 6876
United States of America

Re: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.

The drive app accesses the Explore database on the web via 4g/5G and transfers data to the Drive app on your phone via 4g/5G , which then transfers data to the XT by bluetooth. Clunky, but effective ! Again - a GREAT response!! Change your avatar name to "Mr. Garmin Zumo" LOL. So, since t...
by JTLT
Tue May 25, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Howdy from Virginia Beach, VA
Replies: 3
Views: 1510
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Re: Howdy from Virginia Beach, VA

rbentnail wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 6:36 pm Wat's up VA Beach Guy? Welcome!
Close! But no cigar! Virginia Beach *GAL*. No worries - I won't hold it against you.
LT
by JTLT
Tue May 25, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.
Replies: 21
Views: 6876
United States of America

Re: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.

Glad it helped somebody. Many thanks for the feedback ! One question I do have, if you don't mind, is about downloading the Garmin Explore app to your smart phone. When I first did this, the app gave a message that the Garmin Explore App did not work with the Zumo XT because the Zumo XT had it prog...
by JTLT
Tue May 25, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Howdy from Virginia Beach, VA
Replies: 3
Views: 1510
United States of America

Howdy from Virginia Beach, VA

I just found this user's group today. Certainly wish I had found it earlier!! I am hear to gain a better understanding of how to use my new ZumoXT and the Garmin Explore website. I'm tired of the issues with (lag, freezing up, non-user friendly) Basecamp!! I've already accessed some great informatio...
by JTLT
Tue May 25, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.
Replies: 21
Views: 6876
United States of America

Re: Smartphone, Garmin Explore and Zumo XT - step by step setup.

Step by Step slides showing the process of connecting a Smartphone, The Zumo XT, Garmin Drive and Garmin Explore. Finally using the Explore App on a smartphone to allow the Zumo to access the routes, tracks, Waypoints and adventures that have been created on the explore website. All without the nee...