Firmware updates to 2017 Drive range (6.80)

[BAVC10]

Garmin has released version 4.10 for the 2017 Drive range

Fixed an issue that caused certain routes to become incalculable when switching the device's Text Language.

Ver. 4.00
Improved software stability.

Ver. 3.90 - 06/20/2018
Improved software stability.
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[BAVC10]

As of 1/11/18, 4.30 is the latest version for the 2017 Drive range.

Changelog is as follows:

Increased the relevancy of search results returned from Foursquare
Fixed an issue where the wrong arrival time could be presented when reviewing an alternative route
Fixed an issue where city names would sometimes be shown in English instead of the selected language.
Improved software stability
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[BAVC10]

Firmware 4.40 out to replace the short-lived 4.30 which caused issues for some.

Changelog simply states:
- Fixed an issue that caused wireless map updates to fail.
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[BAVC10]

Garmin has just released a major firmware update to version 6.xx

Notable is the ability to use the Galileo GPS system and IMPROVED (whatever this means!) routing calculations.

Full changelog for 6.00 is as follows:
- Added support for the new Garmin BC40 Wireless Backup Camera
- Enabled Galileo satellite support
- Improved routing calculations
- Improved the reliability of connections to Bluetooth devices
- Fixed an issue that caused some words to be mispronounced
- Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect route calculations when using maps of Southern Asia
- Improved software stability
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[MichaelCahill]

I have downloaded the update and have a slightly off-topic query.

In the list of compatible devices or the new camera, it lists the DriveSmart 51 LMT-S but not the 51 LMT-D, which is what I have. However, it showed up as part of the update to my device and I now have an extra icon on my screen.

Just in case I might decide, at some point, to buy a reversing camera, does the BC 40 work with both versions of the 51 DriveSmart?.

[BAVC10]

You should be fine as the LMT-S and LMT-D differ only in the way that the traffic signal is received by the unit with the LMT-D model receiving traffic digitally.
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[MichaelCahill]

Thank you for your reply.

[BAVC10]

After nearly 3 years, out of the blue Garmin has released an update (cersion 6.60) for the 2017 Drive range.

The changelog states the update is to do with an alternative traffic provider in Germany.

However, as the previously published version (available on Garmin Express) was 6.20 (with nothing published since) it's likely there are other unstated changes that were made in 6.30, 6.40 and 6.50 that were used as a production release only or didn't merit a full release.

Ver. 6.20 was publushed on 29/08/2019 and:
Improved the reliability of phone calls made using the Smartphone Link app.
Fixed an issue that caused the device to shut down with certain third-party maps.
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

[Kremmen]

Wonder if my DS61 falls under the change.

Nothing yesterday morning when I updated the cams.
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DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3

[Kremmen]

DS61 done, and a time zone map for my 2599
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DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3

[Kremmen]

My DS61 got software update 6.70 this morning.

"Improved Software Stability"
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DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3

[MichaelCahill]

[Kremmen]

I'm finding the Smartlink traffic identical to the old cable traffic.

My guess is that when they turned off Inrix based cable, they switched Smartlink from viaMichelin to Inrix.

I've got no complaints.
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DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3

[BAVC10]

WOW! Was amazed to be offered firmware 6.80 (after 2 years) for my Drive Luxe 51.

Changelog states:
Improved the display quality in Junction View

Kudos to Garmin for still supporting the Drive range.
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DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.80
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3

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