I only use Garmin Express (GE) about twice a year to update maps and that's what I did today.
First thing that happened is it told me there was a new version of GE (as expected) so I installed it. Turns out that version was 6.5.1.
It then told me there were software updates and maps available. I believe the software update was for Bluetooth and installed it. I then chose to update the maps. For the first time, it informed me that there was not enough room on the device and I could either add an SD card (not an option for me) or choose regions. I chose US and Canada. An hour later my maps were installed. I then wanted to see how easy it would be to change the selected region but before I got to a place where I though I'd see a choice it started a new map update so there went another hour.
When all was done, I unplugged the device from the PC and powered it up. The nuvi told me my maps were over a year old and I should update them. What??? I then went through the menus to find all the versions. I keep track of that in a file. Oddly, the Bluetooth version is now shown as 5.03 A13. But the device has always before had 5.03 A15, so what does that mean? Subsequent to that first restart of the device, the restarts now appear OK with no warning. The myMaps selection shows the maps as CN North America NT, 2019.20 ALL, so I'm thinking the second map update was able to load the whole thing. Perhaps the first one did some consolidation on the device.
When I restart GE, it says my map is "Full Coverage of North America 2019.20". It also lists a software update of "Database for FM Traffic Providers" Version 4.40. I install that and all seems OK but then if I restart GE it again tells me of that same software update. That happens every time. When I look at the Map Options, this time the only choices are to Reinstall Map or Install Map to Computer. Also, GE tells me that the Device Storage is 74% Full, with 2.03 GB free.
I then looked at the version of GE and when I saw it was 6.5.1 and 6.6.0 was available I installed that one and restarted it. There is no change to anything I see.
So in summary, my questions to the forum are...
1. Was there some regression of the Bluetooth Firmware? Why did it go from 5.03 A15 to 5.03 A13?
2. Why does GE tell me every time I start it that there is an update to the FM providers database, even though I've installed the same update over and over?
I think everything else is in good shape.
