Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
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Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
I've noticed something happening with my 66s that is somewhat interesting. After I update/reload my pocket queries via the copy/paste method from my computer, I unplug it and it powers down. I then plug it into an A/C source to power it up, and it boots to the main display. It goes right past the Loading Waypoints, Tracks, etc. screen. I can go to the Geocaching section, see the caches, but when I select them, they are empty, and the unit freezes. I have to pull the batteries to turn it off. But if I start the device on battery power (not plugged in) it does stop on the Loading Waypoints, Tracks, etc. and stays there. The last time I did that, after about 1-2 hours, it did finally update the caches. I wonder if there is something going on in the background related to what the device is powered on?
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
Firmware Version?
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
I tried it this morning, after updating my PQs. I'm able to duplicate it with some regularity. Right now it's plugged into external power, and has been for just over 2 hours. Nothing is happening with the progress bar. I'm off in another 4 hours, and if it hasn't done anything then I'll unplug it and take it home, and start all over again.
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
As said in the other thread, I'm wondering why a (large?) GGZ lets the 66 hang on the loading waypoints screen whereas this is no issue on the 64. I don't see anything mentioned about this on the common issues about this device on this site.
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
We still have to do some testing before we can add it to the list!searchjaunt wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 6:42 am As said in the other thread, I'm wondering why a (large?) GGZ lets the 66 hang on the loading waypoints screen whereas this is no issue on the 64. I don't see anything mentioned about this on the common issues about this device on this site.
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
I'm not loading any GGZ files. The GGZ folder in my 66s is empty.gpsrchive wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 1:34 pmWe still have to do some testing before we can add it to the list!searchjaunt wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 6:42 am As said in the other thread, I'm wondering why a (large?) GGZ lets the 66 hang on the loading waypoints screen whereas this is no issue on the 64. I don't see anything mentioned about this on the common issues about this device on this site.
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]
It took almost 6 hours to update my loading waypoints, etc. screen. I know I have a lot of PQs, but have the same amount on my 64s, and it loads in about 10-12 minutes. I also had it on battery power for a couple of hours then plugged in external power so the batteries wouldn't run down. I think there's some issue that Garmin needs to look at here.....
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