+Catch Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Montana (WebUpdater) software version 3.00 Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00: Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html for more information. Added Restore Defaults option to setup pages Fixed issue where proximity alarms would not be audible Fixed issue that occurred with the altimeter page when using a 24-hour clock Fixed issue where the map would sometimes not refresh when using the active route page Fixed an issue where the dashboard would sometimes appear while panning on the map Fixed issue with saving tracks in area calculation page Fixed issue with highlighting of some shortcuts in the drawer Fixed issue with the keyboard layout in landscape orientation when the system language was set to French Fixed issues that sometimes occurred when exiting Where To? > Address or Where To? > Intersection Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache Quote Link to comment
+crewone Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Still no compass fix? Quote Link to comment
+ecanderson Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech http://garmin.blogs....cachingcom.html for more information. Yeah, that should take opencaching to a new level of armchair caching and phone-a-friend. Logless caching... "Hey dude - you got the verification code for GC45678 yet"? Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 When I go to setup -> about on my GPS, it says that I've got version 3.00. However, the myDashboard website keeps insisting that a new software update is available. I have clicked "update now" and followed instructions three times after first install, but nothing seems to change. Anyone else with this problem? The update didn't solve my invisible icon problem. Quote Link to comment
+Cacheoholic Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Montana (WebUpdater) software version 3.00 Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00: Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache Thank you Garmin! Quote Link to comment
+michaelnel Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Still no compass fix? Amazing! Quote Link to comment
+splashy Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 the compass issue was fixed before, is there a new issue? Quote Link to comment
+crewone Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 the compass issue was fixed before, is there a new issue? No, I wasn't aware it was fixed and my montana has 'the touchscreen issue' and has been away to garmin for a few weeks now. Quote Link to comment
+xmorphyx Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hey nice. They also fixed the problem that some GC descriptions won't be shown at all if the original description Page has been built with more "complex" html code. Before V3.00 it only showed empty space in some cases. Seems it DOES make sense writing to the Beta-Team after all. TC, morph Quote Link to comment
pratzert Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hey nice. They also fixed the problem that some GC descriptions won't be shown at all if the original description Page has been built with more "complex" html code. Before V3.00 it only showed empty space in some cases. Seems it DOES make sense writing to the Beta-Team after all. TC, morph And no screen calibration fix either. Although, I have read some people think it's a hardware problem and not a software issue. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hey nice. They also fixed the problem that some GC descriptions won't be shown at all if the original description Page has been built with more "complex" html code. Before V3.00 it only showed empty space in some cases. Seems it DOES make sense writing to the Beta-Team after all. TC, morph And no screen calibration fix either. Although, I have read some people think it's a hardware problem and not a software issue. I don't think the screen calibration is a software or firmware issue. If it was they wouldn't be taking units back and sending replacement ones out. Quote Link to comment
Barrikady Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) I downloaded V3.10 from WebUpdater Change History Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10: Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information. Added Restore Defaults option to setup pages Fixed issue where proximity alarms would not be audible Fixed issue that occurred with the altimeter page when using a 24-hour clock Fixed issue where the map would sometimes not refresh when using the active route page Fixed an issue where the dashboard would sometimes appear while panning on the map Fixed issue with saving tracks in area calculation page Fixed issue with highlighting of some shortcuts in the drawer Fixed issue with the keyboard layout in landscape orientation when the system language was set to French Fixed issues that sometimes occurred when exiting Where To? > Address or Where To? > Intersection Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache Edited August 19, 2011 by Barrikady Quote Link to comment
yogazoo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 And no screen calibration fix either. Although, I have read some people think it's a hardware problem and not a software issue. 100% hardware issue. Quote Link to comment
+ryan3295 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I downloaded V3.10 from WebUpdater Change History Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10: Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information. Added Restore Defaults option to setup pages Fixed issue where proximity alarms would not be audible Fixed issue that occurred with the altimeter page when using a 24-hour clock Fixed issue where the map would sometimes not refresh when using the active route page Fixed an issue where the dashboard would sometimes appear while panning on the map Fixed issue with saving tracks in area calculation page Fixed issue with highlighting of some shortcuts in the drawer Fixed issue with the keyboard layout in landscape orientation when the system language was set to French Fixed issues that sometimes occurred when exiting Where To? > Address or Where To? > Intersection Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache Wow. Version 3.00 did not last very long. I wonder what was the deal with that? Quote Link to comment
+ryan3295 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 And no screen calibration fix either. Although, I have read some people think it's a hardware problem and not a software issue. 100% hardware issue. Is that coming from garmin? Quote Link to comment
yogazoo Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) And no screen calibration fix either. Although, I have read some people think it's a hardware problem and not a software issue. 100% hardware issue. Is that coming from garmin? Nah, that's my assumption given the symptoms. The dead spot in the lower left is static and as it spreads, the trouble spots are tied to the physical touchscreen and not attached to the rendered image (as you change landscape to portrait the bad area doesn't follow). Plus it gets worse and worse as time goes by. Nothing to me says software. Edited August 20, 2011 by yogazoo Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I wouldn't be so sure that the screen calibration issue is hardware. My Montana was working fine through versions 2.6 and then 2.8. Just upgraded to 3.1 and I now have a useless brick of rubbishness for a GPS. The calibration is screwed. I recalibrated, it stayed the same. I downgraded the firmware it was just as bad. I spent 5 minutes trying to click on the right buttons to get it to the calibrate section, recalibrated it again and it was still screwed. Performed a master reset and now I can't event click 'English' to get my GPS in the right language. It's stuck in some foreign language and I can barely click any menu items. Looks like Garmin can have this one back. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I wouldn't be so sure that the screen calibration issue is hardware. My Montana was working fine through versions 2.6 and then 2.8. Just upgraded to 3.1 and I now have a useless brick of rubbishness for a GPS. The calibration is screwed. I recalibrated, it stayed the same. I downgraded the firmware it was just as bad. I spent 5 minutes trying to click on the right buttons to get it to the calibrate section, recalibrated it again and it was still screwed. Performed a master reset and now I can't event click 'English' to get my GPS in the right language. It's stuck in some foreign language and I can barely click any menu items. Looks like Garmin can have this one back. That is just the point. They have had this problem since the start; what has been different in the reports is how long after purchase it occurs. It occurs no matter which software update is being used. It has only been out a couple of months and more reports are coming in. If it was fixable with software/firmware it would most likely been fixed already. They certainly don't want to be taking bunches of these back. I only got mine a few days ago and had told a friend I would sell him my 450 but now I think I will hang on to that for a few months for backup. Quote Link to comment
+michaelnel Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I only got mine a few days ago and had told a friend I would sell him my 450 but now I think I will hang on to that for a few months for backup. Smart move! Edited August 20, 2011 by michaelnel Quote Link to comment
pratzert Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 If it's hardware I'm surprised we haven't heard from a lot more who are experiencing the problem. Maybe it's only a range of serial numbers which are affected using some sort of defective part from a supplier and then they changed suppliers. Or could it be it just takes time for the part to go bad? Seems like the problems is reported to get worse as time goes on. Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) A few hours of dedication and my calibration issue is now finally fixed. The dedication included plenty of downgrading and then upgrading. At one point when I was in v3.1 it would work fine, apart from in landscape map mode where the maps would just not show! I registered the device on the Garmin webpage and then got into the 'myDashboard' bit. Although I already had v3.1 it told me there was an update waiting. I updated and it seemed to nearly fix it. A downgrade then upgrade eventually got it back working how it was before I put the update on it. Phew! What I don't get: Say "Fred" is at version 3.1 and I am at version 3.1. I've done a fair bit of software development in the past, and so my thought is that surely no matter what progression of versions we've been through, or downgrades and upgrades we've had, our software should be exactly the same and therefore our Montanas should be working the same. Some people get new bugs with the new firmware, some people find it makes their device function better. I just don't really get why many Montanas seem to be functioning so differently. I shouldn't be worried about installing the latest firmware on my device because Garmin would have tested it on their devices and therefore everything should be the same!! Grr... Happy Geocaching day all you Montana owners, by the way! Edited August 20, 2011 by Cassandy Quote Link to comment
+ryan3295 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 After using mine on a hour long car ride today, it stopped giving voice directions somewhere along the way. Happened on the way there and the way back. It would still speak if I used the turn preview button on the map screen, so I don't know what is going on. I am also still not getting my speed limit displayed all the time either. It seems to start working when it wants to, but when it does it will work correctly. Quote Link to comment
+elkein Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 You'll keep working on all those bugs for me I'll be ready for one of those 650's in about six months it appears. Quote Link to comment
pratzert Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Geez... it sounds like Garmin should scrap the entire firmare/software package for the Montana and start over from scratch. This seems to have the most inconsistant series of bugs so far in a new unit. I would expect their capabilities to IMPROVE and for Garmin to be able to whip out firmaware that works with their eyes closed. Quote Link to comment
+michaelnel Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 It's really one big hot mess, that's why I returned mine for a refund a couple weeks ago. Quote Link to comment
+bumperdogs Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 There is obviously some issues with alot of the Montana's. But mine has not had any of the ones mentioned. Just saying I'm sure I am not the only one with a working Montana. To me its a great unit. I have confidence Garmin will keep issuing software updates that make it better. Quote Link to comment
+Cacheoholic Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I also have a working Montana. Looks like it’s just you and me that have working Montana’s? Or could it be that when you read these forums that you only get one side of the story? This is the small percent of owners with problems and/or little issues that the majority of owners don’t ever use. Or, how about the single user that continues to regurgitate their experience over and over to vent their frustration. I remember many years ago wanting to buy a Garmin 60CSx when they were first released. But oh my, the problems with that model! The forum posts then were much scarier than these Montana posts. I eventually stumbled upon a deal too good to pass up and took the plunge. It was a great GPS and is now the high GPS standard that others are compared to. Quote Link to comment
andregixxer Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 my montana is ok, no hardware issues Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Since using 3.0 I've noticed an issue where the battery/coordinate/time/date section on the main menu randomly disappears. Either turning the unit off or changing profile fixes it. Anyone else experiencing this after the update? It didn't do this before. It did it 5 times at the weekend during a time period of about 7 hours use. This is what I see: Quote Link to comment
andregixxer Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 never happen to me..but i've another problem with calendar : prev and next arrows sometimes don't work....mhhhh Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The top section of my main menu has never disappeared. Haven't used the calendar, so I don't know if there's an issue there. Are you reporting to MontanaBeta@garmin.com? Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The top section of my main menu has never disappeared. Haven't used the calendar, so I don't know if there's an issue there. Are you reporting to MontanaBeta@garmin.com? Cheers. Just sent that issue off to the Montana Beta team. Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 After using mine on a hour long car ride today, it stopped giving voice directions somewhere along the way. Happened on the way there and the way back. It would still speak if I used the turn preview button on the map screen, so I don't know what is going on. I am also still not getting my speed limit displayed all the time either. It seems to start working when it wants to, but when it does it will work correctly. Sounds like the problem I've been having that I mentioned here. Navigating to a place, then turning off and on again brings the unit back with the correct routing, and the chap starts talking again. Quote Link to comment
andregixxer Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The top section of my main menu has never disappeared. Haven't used the calendar, so I don't know if there's an issue there. Are you reporting to MontanaBeta@garmin.com? sure ! Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I was impressed at how quickly the team got back to me about my issue. They asked for a copy of my Geocaching profile (Garmin\profiles\geocaching.gpf) I made a backup of my Montana when I first got the unit so I'm wondering if replacing my profile with an older one may fix that issue if it's something in my profile causing it. Something to try anyway! Quote Link to comment
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