R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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I've just bought a Nav 5 for my 1200. It's second hand but it all seems to work OK, except that when I plug it into my laptop as per the manual I do NOT get the expected connection. It charges fine off the USB but nether the unit nor my laptop seem to recognise each other. What am I doing wrong?! Obviously I need it to talk to my laptop to update the maps, add routes etc...
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Zitat von Ba55 im Beitrag #1 Have you tried a cable which definitely does data between the laptop and another device? If you've already tried that one thing I noticed when I still had a Nav 5 is that it would take a very long time for my computer to recognise the Nav 5 and make the connection, like 5 minutes. Another of the many nails in that coffin for me.... |
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do you have Garmin Express installed from https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/software/express/windows/ |
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Zitat von Ba55 im Beitrag #1 As said above, the answer is in the cable. All USB cables will charge, but not all will also move data. When you plug in the correct cable (typically shipped with the unit) the screen will indicate by showing what appears to be a computer server, that is when you know your Garmin Express or Basecamp or simply Windows File Explorer will see the Nav V. A USB cable that shipped with a cell phone will also work.
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Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com 2016 BMW R1200RS 2014 BMW S1000R |
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Another vote for the cable. I don't know why it matters...must be a Garmin thing. The ones that do work (both Garmin) I had to put some paint on them so they stood out from other similar USB cables.
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Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:03 pm (Last edited: Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:03 pm)
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Zitat von Alda im Beitrag #8 I've had to try again a few times after a new map update is launched. Garmin's servers get overwhelmed. Updates usually come at the end of a quarter so were probably available a couple of days ago. Like you, thousands of BMW riders got out this weekend and received the ping from BMW and logged on to Garmin Express when they got home. I'm logged on now. No map updates for my Zumo 390, just a couple of patches for stuff not relevant to me. |
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:05 pm (Last edited: Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:06 pm)
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I'll also repeat it's likely the cable, but add, if you don't need anything on it, I'd recommend: now: 2020 R1250RS |
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Hands up if you said cable? Well done!
"If you want to be happy for a day, drink.
If you want to be happy for a year, marry.... If you want to be happy for a lifetime, ride motorcycles!" 2017 BMW R 1200 RS SE Sport blue and white 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 red and black |
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