hi heard of various issues with latest firmware?
what is the best firmware for this Nuvi 500 unit
that being compatible with mapsource and loading your own update map images etc.
thanks goo work guys.
ps i am on fw 3.50 at present
Nuvi 5xx software versions summary
NOTE: Garmin deleted some old sw versions, so links from now are dead.
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nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 4.30
Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Fixed an error that caused the device to generate inaccurate contour lines on NT Topo Maps.
Fixed several routing errors.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 4.20
Change HistoryCode:Please Login or Register to see the links
Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.20:
Corrected an issue that could cause units with certain hardware configurations to repeatedly restart.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.90
Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Improved accuracy of touchscreen calibration.
Improved drawing of GB Discover marine maps.
Corrected issue that could cause unit to remain stuck on copyright screen.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.70
Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Fixes for displaying Arabic text.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.50
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Improve the way street suffixes are abbreviated
Fixed issue with map freezing when approaching a Cyclops Camera
Fixed issue with Arrival message being spoken twice
Fixed issue with MSN Local Event Dates being cut off on button
Improve JPG picture viewing
Improved Geocache compatibility
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.40
Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Added Text To Speech support. After updating your nuvi 5xx, you must return to WebUpdater to install voices to enable Text to Speech.
Improved G2 map compatibility by adding topmark display and the option to switch between IALA and NOAA icons, if supported by map.
Improved highway avoidance behavior.
Corrected issue when saving coordinates as a Favorite.
Corrected issue where Optimally Reorder Points could cause final destination to be lost in some custom routes.
Fixed some issues with handling certain Geocache files.
Allow handling of maps larger than 2 gigabytes.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.30
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Improved Bluetooth performance on supported units.
Improved performance with certain USB cables.
Improved rasterized map performance.
Corrected marine map display.
Corrected custom routing issue.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.20
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Added Scooter mode.
Added support for raster maps.
Added night-mode elevation colors.
Corrected issue with position datum being set incorrectly. Datum will be reset to default (WGS84).
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.10
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Corrected an issue that caused incorrect translations to be used.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 3.00
Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Changes made from version 2.30 to 3.00:
Once upgraded to this version, software downgrade is not possible.
Allow user selectable datums.
Corrected shutdown issue associated with changing traffic provider.
Allow American English voice to be downloaded via WebUpdater.
Corrected shutdown associated with reading geocache logs.
Improved demo mode initial setup.
nuvi 5xx (region file only) software version 2.30
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Added support for MSN Direct using GDB-55.
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hi heard of various issues with latest firmware?
what is the best firmware for this Nuvi 500 unit
that being compatible with mapsource and loading your own update map images etc.
thanks goo work guys.
ps i am on fw 3.50 at present
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