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Using the Drive app to send routes from an email in my Samsung Galaxy S22 to my Zumo XT

by Florida Red Wing » 27 Mar 2025 01:51

I have successfully done this many times. Now, all of a sudden I am not getting the option to send the file to my Garmin Drive app when I open the...

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Last post by colirv
27 Mar 2025 15:41
Dodgy Garmin e-mail warning

by Oop North John » 14 Mar 2025 18:12

Someone on another forum I frequent has had an e-mail from alerts at notifications.garmin.com where the at should be a @ and Googling it, it looks to...

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Last post by Peobody
14 Mar 2025 21:52
BBBike.org map extracts

by ianchapp » 01 Nov 2022 22:44

Since the demise of openstreetmap.nl, I've been trying BBBike.org to get Garmin maps of more obscure areas, in this case, Morocco.

BBBike.org...

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Last post by Jim1348
01 Mar 2025 17:25
What have I done?

by twowheelstom » 02 Feb 2025 17:17

Was i drunk?
I regret it now. My lovely new Zumo XT was sold and shipped Friday to someone on the internet for less than I paid for it, and now I'm...

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Last post by Mikey
18 Feb 2025 20:41
Putting in post code

by Bmwian » 08 Feb 2025 10:49

Hi having problems putting in postcode and address, asking me for house number and road, even when it’s commercial premises. Thanks

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Last post by Bmwian
08 Feb 2025 17:23
Tracks_no showing on maps

by Didos » 29 Jan 2025 12:29
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Hi All,
Hope you are all fine and enjoying good rides if possible.

I am planning trips with MRA and sent it to XT. I read in this forum on how to...
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Last post by Didos
02 Feb 2025 21:47
No satellite reception in new house.

by Peobody » 17 Jan 2025 02:37
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I moved into a new house 9 days ago. I have just now discovered that my XT does not get satellite reception when I'm in the house. I suspect it is...
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Last post by Peobody
18 Jan 2025 16:42
Laptops

by twowheelstom » 02 Dec 2024 16:06
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I would like to buy a laptop for myself for Christmas, are laptops practical or useful to bring on a motorcycle trip? all I have now is a samsung...
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Last post by twowheelstom
06 Jan 2025 18:53
Why don't routes work with Garmin Explore? XT / XT2

by BigBird » 18 Nov 2024 20:20

I had things working tolerably well, then a Garmin Explore app update on/about 20 Oct 24 crushed the last shred of usable route functionality. I...

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Last post by Mzokk
25 Nov 2024 19:01
GPS For Wife

by carolinarider09 » 04 Jul 2024 13:19

My wife has a Garmin GPS for her car. Don't remember the model number but it does have lifetime maps but now, can only load small portions of the new...

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Last post by carolinarider09
09 Jul 2024 22:41
Which GPS To Buy Now

by carolinarider09 » 09 Dec 2023 19:23
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I was sitting here, it's Christmas time, and thinking it might be time to consider a new GPS for my motorcycles and Autos.

I currently have a...
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Last post by jfheath
25 Jun 2024 12:51
Zumo GPS Workshop opportunity

by jfheath » 07 Dec 2023 17:25

White Rose Tours is a UK based motor cycle touring company with whom I have enjoyed a couple of 10-day European tours. Earlier this year, they asked...

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Last post by twowheelstom
08 Feb 2024 22:38
Vehicles for the zumo

by twowheelstom » 23 Dec 2023 18:43

Here's some zip files with vehicles to select for the Zumo, after extracting these the zip file to your computer copy/paste each individual .srf file...

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Last post by twowheelstom
23 Dec 2023 18:43
red_vehicle file for zumo screen

by twowheelstom » 22 Dec 2023 23:07

Here's a zip file for a red triangle vehicle for the Zumo, after unzipping put the .srf file into Garmin/vehicle folder on your zumo

zumo...

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Last post by twowheelstom
22 Dec 2023 23:07
Ferries: Does anyone have any experience?

by Peobody » 16 Oct 2023 00:10
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My upcoming trip includes three ferries. I have never taken a motorcycle on a ferry so would appreciate advice on what to expect and how best to...
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Last post by Peobody
21 Dec 2023 18:53
How to adjust GPS average speed to make ETA close to actual

by Florida Red Wing » 06 Nov 2023 20:28
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I have spent several hours attempting to figure out how to make the ETA on my Zumo 550 and/or my Zumo XT to be a little closer to real world ETA. I...
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Last post by jfheath
29 Nov 2023 14:25
Which model to buy (second hand)

by litesport » 07 Nov 2023 06:59

Hi there
I am currently based in Beijing and hope to be riding the Pamir Highway in the summer of 2024 (June/July).
The plan is to either ride or...

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Last post by jfheath
08 Nov 2023 07:08
Garmin Drive app is not what I expected

by Splinter » 01 Oct 2023 12:04

Prior to buying the XT I was pleased to see that you could plan a route using the Drive app and then send it to the unit from the phone, but in...

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Last post by Splinter
03 Oct 2023 18:48
Replacement batteries

by Bear » 25 Aug 2023 15:52

Can anyone suggest a reliable UK supplier please? I need them for a Zumo 595 and a Nuvi 2595.

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Last post by Bear
06 Sep 2023 09:53
Screwdriver size

by Bear » 31 Aug 2023 17:52

Does anyone know what size Torx bit I need to take a Garmin apart please? I don't want to order a set starting at T5 only to find I need a T3.

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Last post by Bear
06 Sep 2023 09:48
ULEZ Extortion Zones

by kernowing » 29 Aug 2023 17:40

It may be a silly question but do the latest ULEZ tax Extortion Zones feature on any up-to-date mapping?

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Last post by sussamb
29 Aug 2023 19:29
Zumo 665 Odd Behavior

by Tom Larkin XCT » 21 Aug 2023 19:43

All;

I have an intermittant problem on my Zumo 665 when following routes I created in Basecamp. I'll be moving along and the GPS will suddenly...

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Last post by Tom Larkin XCT
28 Aug 2023 12:14
Tread app on Android emulator on pc?

by Protonhound » 01 Jul 2023 20:22

Hello All,
Has anyone tried running the tread app to plan routes in an Android emulator on pc and then use those routes successfully on a device ? It...

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Last post by Protonhound
07 Jul 2023 17:52
Why do you use a dedicated sat-nav

by chrismckay » 12 Jan 2023 04:01
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I have just purchased a Zumo XT after having a few issues with a Zumo 390.

My reason for a new sat-nav instead of using my Android smartphone and...
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Last post by Grabcon
02 Jul 2023 02:03
SD cards can have file integrity issues

by Peobody » 11 May 2023 18:38

This is an FYI advising that if you have a problem with files written to an SD card, check its file integrity.
Yesterday I exported 6 routes from...

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19 May 2023 23:12

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