This is a new one on me, but anyone else see this on their navi. Mine is a 1490T and now after a few months of having it I see ads for "Olive Garden Special $8.99... Download coupon." which I'm assuming one must log into Garmin to do.
God knows what's next.....: XXX dvd's to your home in a plain brown wrapper.

I know, I know.......it's in the menu that there's ads to download. I should have known

How do I get rid of this crap? It's interfering with with my navigating

LOL, I'm tempted to drop kick it but that would mean a $300 hit.

Any other suggestions?

Unbelieveable that nothing is safe anymore ---

Colin.

btw, is this crap coming thru on all navis (OEM too). I'll have to look at the Lexus next time I'm out.

Happy Thanksgiving folks.
I know I'm very grateful for all my blessings.
C.

 

Yep, it's on all the new Garmin.
It's not spam, Garmin is selling advertising now Colin.

 

Isn't that what spam is, unwanted, unsolicited advertising?

 

Not if it's paid for advertising.
...same as here.

 

...but we don't have to like it...

 

I have a Garmin but no ads yet. This isn't cool!

At least it was easy to replace the car on the maps with a G35....lol

 

Here's the fix. (sort of)
Apparently it's related to live traffic usage.
If you like live traffic then you're stuck with it.
Personally. live traffic isn't something I use/need anyway.

from CNET

 

lol really .you have a g35 on your map ? thats so kewl lol

 

I have a 1490 as well. No ads here. Will have to check about the live traffic thing. I know I didn't activate it and no plans to especially now.

 

you have a choice - buy a cheaper garmin with lifetime traffic and see ads - or buy separate lifetime subscription and don't see ads. i opted for the former, those are pretty easy to ignore.

 

I've never really notice the ads on mine..But then again I don't use mine very often

 

this is pretty weak. makes my decision to stick with the OEM nav a little easier

 

No Popups on my nav, Google Nav ftw

 

My first one was nothing but problems. Locking up constantly, voice worked sporadically.

Took it back and got a new one that works great. Mine was $240.

 

Mine locked only once in the 2-3 months I've had it, Deane...and otherwise works fine--That's what mine cost at Costco back in July. Pretty good price.

Didn't hit any button that I know of Wayne but if the ads are tied in with the traffic updates, then that might have been turned on by mistake.
I haven't activated the traffic feature on mine so no need to turn it on in the navi. I'll have to check tomorrow.

Understandable. It's going to be a royal pain to put up with these ads because they're very inappropriately placed.
I sure hope I can get rid of them.

These things are a nuisance: on my screen they measure about half an inch by about 2 inches and sit somewhere near the middle.

I see that you really don't want to Deane......I just hope it's a button I accidently pushed and I can get rid of these things, maybe tied in with this love traffic.

If not Costco or Garmin can have it back.

Don't need it here either Ian. I'll see if I can disable it on mine since it looks like it's somehow been activated.

Amen to that. That's a poxy thing to lumber someone with on their navi.

Well those SOB's should stick to selling Garmins.....and leave the ads/spam to the internet.
Thanks for the warning Ian. If I can't disable it, I'll email Garmin with a "disgusted from Cambridge".
I find it just a little rude and impertinent.

C.