+mustang_lover1967 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I have the latest version of Garmin Express downloaded, however when I try to send information to my Garmin device it keeps telling me I need to download the latest version. Is this a glitch or am I missing something. I am heading to the US on vacation soon and am trying to download geocaches to my GPS so that I don't have to use data on my phone. Quote Link to comment
+GoldWingRyder Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Try to update your Express, there was a recent update in the last few days! Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment
+Goldenwattle Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 That sounds worrying, being a GPS user. Quote Link to comment
+Atlas Cached Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Why are you using Express? So many easier methods. See GPSrChive > How To... > Geocache for details. 1 Quote Link to comment
+GalinaF Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Don't know what to do... I'm been downloading lists of geocaches into my GPSMAP64st Garmin for years using Garmin Express. Today I tried to download a list from the geocaching website using "send to Garmin" button and ... I keep getting "an Error" message. Updated Garmin's software. It didn't help. Any advice? Quote Link to comment
+GalinaF Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 And when trying to download individual caches from the "Search" version of the map, I'm getting a message "Garmin Express not detected. Get Garmin Express". At the same time, Garmin Express can be open in a separate window, and it is connected to my Garmin. Quote Link to comment
+icezebra11 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I just tried to load a list with Send to Garmin. I also get an error message. Latest Garmin Express version 7.22.1.0 Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) On 5/21/2024 at 7:43 PM, mustang_lover1967 said: I have the latest version of Garmin Express downloaded, however when I try to send information to my Garmin device it keeps telling me I need to download the latest version. Is this a glitch or am I missing something. I am heading to the US on vacation soon and am trying to download geocaches to my GPS so that I don't have to use data on my phone. I saw the other Send To Garmin thread, and while testing a few things, I noticed that Garmin Express kept saying "Failed" within its own window when I attempted to update Garmin Express. Which resulted in it remaining at the old version. So I browsed over to Garmin and downloaded and installed Garmin Express version 7.22.1.0. I've had to do that kind of thing before. It installs over the older version just fine. I use Garmin Express to keep my car GPS maps up to date. But "Send To Garmin" sure doesn't work tonight. Don't know when the problem started. Attempt "Send To Garmin", and this error pops up: That's a very non-specific message. This was an attempt to send a List. I tried Edge, and Brave Browser, same thing. Sending to a Garmin 750t, software version 6.00. This is why I download and place the GPX files into [DRIVE:]/Garmin/GPX on the Garmin GPS. I usually use Pocket Queries, but Lists don't even need to be unzipped. Drop them manually into the Garmin and go. One advantage is, I never even notice that "Send To Garmin" stopped working unless I see the posts around here. While people are waiting around for this fiddly "Send To" feature to be fixed again, I load my files the usual way, and go caching. Edited June 9 by kunarion 1 1 Quote Link to comment
+GalinaF Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 hours ago, kunarion said: This is why I download and place the GPX files into [DRIVE:]/Garmin/GPX on the Garmin GPS. ... Drop them manually into the Garmin and go. Thank you very much! I knew that there must be a simple workaround for the issue. Just did what you said and it worked! 1 Quote Link to comment
robertlipe Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 +1 on Kuranion's post. Almost all of the Express posts in this forum are "It doesn't work. Again." Those threads are pretty common. I have no idea (and little interest) if it's Garmin or Groundspeak that can't stabilize it, but it's been a squeaky wheel for a long time at this point. Pocket Queries have been rock solid for a long time. Downloading and copying files works across operating systems, can be automated, and has been reliable. With a little scripting, you can make it work on non-Garmin GPSes (yes, some people still use those) and on Garmins that their extension doesn't support via utilities like my own GPSBabel. My days of power caching are admittedly behind me, but I'm pretty happy to continue to largely ignoring Express in favor of PQs and recommend that others do the same. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
+swanageboy Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Similar to other Users, unable to load Caching Lists to my Garmin GPS (UK based). PLease update me with any news of an update. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment
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