XT3 HOW TO

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First 3 how to questions from me.
1) how to get the speed cameras to show, they were on the xt2. Where are they?
2) how to change deg F to deg C but stay in miles . UK
3) how to change map themes, they were on the xt2. Where are they?
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Multirider wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 5:41 pm First 3 how to questions from me.
1) how to get the speed cameras to show, they were on the xt2. Where are they?
2) how to change deg F to deg C but stay in miles . UK
3) how to change map themes, they were on the xt2. Where are they?
1) i don't know, but it might still be available somewhere; at least the German websites still advertise speed cameras with phrases like “Information on sharp curves, schools, red-light cameras, radar controls, and more
2) i don't know

3) Presumably the same as with the Tread 2; apparently removed from the menu for users :-( :-( :-(
Presumably
, as with the Tread 2, the display option allowing users to make a selection has been removed from the menu.
Garmin Support has also made a statement for this question, like: "Not available on the zumo XT3"

However, there is edit: no hope, unfortunately, not for everyone :-( :geek:
Internally, at least the Tread 2 which lost this feature also (officially),
the device works with the map themes even without the menu, just as it always has; that’s what I’ve observed.
But changing the themes is only possible if the Tread 2 device’s internal database is modified manually.
  • copy your themes .KMTF to the device
  • copy settings.db to your local PC, find the relevant data entry there, modify it
  • copy settings.db back to device

And as if by magic, I had my desired themes back :-)
Attention :!: this was tested on the Tread 2 :!: ! And such a modification is not without risk.
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proofresistant wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 9:44 pm
  • copy settings.db to your local PC, find the relevant data entry there, modify it
Bad news :-( :-( :-(

It seems, the Tread 2 workaround doesn't work on the zumo XT3.
I got a settings.db file from the zumo XT3. Unfortunately, We didn't find anything matching the “Themes” entries mentioned above :-(
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@proofresistant Have you settings.db file from XT2 or Tread 2, please?
(I sold the XT2 and returned the Tread 2 during the trial period.)
BMW R1200 ST
Zumo 340 -> 590 (later w. fw 595) -> XT -> XT2 ->Tread 2 only two days -> XT3 w. HC -> ???
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Francis wrote: Sun Mar 22, 2026 8:17 pm @proofresistant Have you settings.db file from XT2 or Tread 2, please?
(I sold the XT2 and returned the Tread 2 during the trial period.)
Only if we ever ride the TCT (Trans Czech Trail) together :idea:

Seriously though, I can get you both of them, just give me some time.
I need to look through my personal data first, since I haven’t done that in such detail before.
And if I do, I’ll send you a private message ;-)
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proofresistant wrote: Sun Mar 22, 2026 8:40 pm Only if we ever ride the TCT (Trans Czech Trail) together :idea:
Although my R1200 ST has a chassis Öhlins TTX EC for GS, front frame and other parts from the GS, I’m backward of mud and only ride on asphalt or flat, compacted gravel. :-)
BMW R1200 ST
Zumo 340 -> 590 (later w. fw 595) -> XT -> XT2 ->Tread 2 only two days -> XT3 w. HC -> ???
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Francis wrote: Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:39 pm Although my R1200 ST ...
OK,
in that case, a beer together will do just fine.

You'll get a PM in a moment.
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