This scares me.

As a long time Garmin user, they always had a wonderful search interface. You would start to type in a street in a pre-selected state, and it would auto finish. Also had zip code entry to narrow it down. The NEW software searches a database, and EVEN AFTER you select a state such as NY, it still searches in the surrounding 3 states, giving you 40 "123 Chauncy St"s to sift through in 3 states. It has become completely unuseable.

THANK GOD the G2 has the older Garmin Interface, making it the best in existence.

So it scares me that it could update to this completely useless new version.

Does anyone know what I am talking about?

 

Thanks for the heads up about the update.

It took a long time to download to the USB from pc, probably close to the 3 hr claim. I left my pc on and went to do errands.

Installing from USB to truck took me like 15min, maybe less.

 

Thanks for the heads up about the update.

It took a long time to download to the USB from pc, probably close to the 3 hr claim. I left my pc on and went to do errands.

Installing from USB to truck took me like 15min, maybe less.

LOL, you had it easy, my 2014 SE still used the DVD with the unit under the drivers seat

 

Curious. I picked up 2017 RTL-E Oct 14, 2016.
1. What edition of the Garmin software was likely loaded?
2. Do the updates cost money?
3. And if so does the fact I paid for lifetime updates on my Garmin ZUMO would that also include updates for the Ridgeline GPS?

 

The only way to know for sure if the latest version was loaded on your truck is to check it at the link fvg provided in his OP. Updates are free for the first 5 years, then we have to pay. In my experience with Garmin the lifetime updates on your ZUMO won't cover any other devices - they limit it to the device you bought the updates for. Hope you're enjoying your new RL!

 

Yes, Garmin is pretty clear that a lifetime subscription is for that device. And it's as long as they support the device, not how long the device lasts.

 

I did the update, and now everytime I start the car it asks if I want to load the setting file. No clue how to turn this off.

 

Hmmmmmm...... sounds like the update didn't finish the job. Maybe reloading the update would fix it. Please let us know if you find a fix for it.

 

What if you are MAC based and don't have any pc's? Have a dealer do it? Do they usually charge for this service or is it covered by warranty work?

 

There is a MAC version of Garmin Express to download the map update and transfer to the unit.

 

I used the Mac version and it went well. Took about 6 minutes download the map and then another 15 minutes to complete the installation on the USB however this will differ with connection speed. Mine is 130 mb/s so pretty fast.

Software version is 2.07
Updated Map Version is 2017.0

Installation to head unit took about 11 minutes. After completion you will get a "installation successful" window where you then confirm by clicking the OK button.

Seems to be working fine.

 

Nice that you get 5 years of updates. Wife's buick, 300 dollars for the update, and thats just the parts.

Just did mine took all of 15 min. The download was slow, Garmin site dependent, Google fiber here 1000 mb/s.

I did not leave the vehicle running, rather I turned it on with out holding the break down and turned off Climate Control.

 

Google Fiber is fantastic, especially on downloading! Mine took no time downloading. :nerd:

 

thanks for the info, didnt know about the update. Just updated now, not time waited.

 

Just updated. Easey Peasey

 

Did the update today. Simple process but the down load took 3.5 hours. 15 minutes to update the Nav system in the truck.

 

I'm glad I saw this thread. I got the pop up on my MacBook screen about my Garmin Nav4(Zumo660) and my wife's Nuvi needing updates. I would have forgotten about the truck.

 

I have some .gpx files from Garmin with some pre-loaded routes out west. Can these be loaded into the GPS of my Ridgeline (G2)?

Thanks

 

I too have some routes that I would like to install on the RL but don't see any way to do it. If you work something out, please post up.

 

I just use Google Maps via Android Auto ever since Day-1 of ownership. My maps are always up to date... and don't look like a cartoon.

:wink:

 

My Google map was way off when directing me to Coors Field in Denver. It sent me two blocks west and north of the real location.

 

Just did the update - super easy. I have a relatively slow internet, so the download took over an hour. The time in the truck was much quicker - 10 minutes-ish? By the way, the instructions call for letting the truck idle while you do this - that's not necessary - push the start button twice without touching the brake pedal and the truck goes into "on" mode (not running). The update worked fine in this mode. Also by the way, I've used Garmin Nav units for ages, and I'm used to the interface, so the RL's nav feels comfortable to me...

 

Honda want you to operate the truck just incase the battery is weak, to avoid the blame game Honda protecting itself

 

I think the only reason they say to let the truck idle is they don't want the ignition on mode timing out or the battery protector kicking in and having it die in the middle of an update. The manual says it could take more than an hour, though I too only saw it take 10 minutes at most.

 

Agreed. Just like when you update your cell phone, they want it plugged in for a reason. If the power is cut and you interrupt the installation at the wrong time or maybe any time for that matter, you will brick the unit and a trip to the dealer will be your only choice. I doubt this will be covered under warranty.

 

I just updated mine. Took about fifteen minutes for the download to the flash drive and about 15-20 mins for the update in the vehicle.

 

I've found that not all USBs work for this. I don't know why yet but I suspect it has something to do with the formatting (I have a macbook, so my USBs are mostly on apple format). I have yet to try them all but there are many format options such as FAT, exFAT, GUID, etc. If someone can shed light on acceptable formats before I try and ruin my USBs that would be great.

 

The instructions say FAT32.

 

Is there any way or place to check as to what the updates include?

 

I used a brand new out of the box Sandisk USB memory stick on my MacBook Pro & it was pre-formatted in Fat32. No issues at all.

 

There is a drop down box for some when erasing in OSX to choose GUID, this will allow for the (MSDOS)FAT32 format. Sorry, I cannot take a screenshot now but will later, "FAT32" erasing by default will not accomplish this without this minor adjustment.

http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/22/format-drive-mac-pc-compatible/

 

FWIW, I took delivery of my RTL-E last Friday and the map was out of date. I'll have to find the production date of the truck somehow.

Note: I just tried updating on my lunch break using my Kingston 16 Gb Fat 32 thumb drive and after about 11 minutes I got an "Update Failed" message. Interestingly, Nav appears to work fine, and when I go to the myMaps screen it shows 2017 maps. I guess I'll try again after work. I was in Acc mode, next time I'll let the truck Idle.

 

I updated the NAV on my G2 yesterday and everything went perfect. Thank you for the information and instructions. :grin:

 

I'm trying this update now. The Garmin Express Utility says over an hour left be the progress meter is moving quickly so the status is inaccurate. If you find the data downloading to the USB drive very slow, it's probably your internet speed. As you can see in the screenshot below, it is maxing out my bandwidth, 100mbps.

 

I'm trying this update now. The Garmin Express Utility says over an hour left be the progress meter is moving quickly so the status is inaccurate. If you find the data downloading to the USB drive very slow, it's probably your internet speed. As you can see in the screenshot below, it is maxing out my bandwidth, 100mbps.
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Mine took quite a while to load--45 minutes--and I have 270 mbps internet. With engine running for the vehicle it took about 20 minutes.

 

I re-performed the update successfully this afternoon. Next time I am just going to let it idle while I perform it rather than risking another failure.