Update to XT taking forever

[Chopperbob]

Started this morning at abt 1100 an update, it is now 1700 hrs and there are still 12hrs to go….

Connected via wifi, but is this normal???

[MotoToph]

Only if your Internet is that slow!

[Chopperbob]

I get 315Mbs download speed on the wifi testing with my ipad

I don,t think that is the problem

[Chopperbob]

Plugged it in via my laptop,..ñ eventually.

Updates done in less than 30min,… weird

[sussamb]

Plugged it in via my laptop,..ñ eventually.

Updates done in less than 30min,… weird

Garmin doesn't recommend updating over wifi.

[lkraus]

Garmin doesn't recommend updating over wifi.

Updating is the only thing the XT can do over wifi.

My XT's wifi is disabled. I prefer to control when updates are applied.

[Peobody]

My XT's wifi is disabled. I prefer to control when updates are applied.

Me too. The last update I did over wi-fi was invisible to Garmin Express. The device showed the new map, Basecamp saw it, but GE didn't. I was weird, and enough of an aggravation to disable wi-fi.

[FrankB]

I would have liked the option to transfer routes, track, tracklogs etc. via WIFI, but sadly that is not available. I never understood the need to do updates over WIFI.

[sussamb]

Garmin doesn't recommend updating over wifi.

Updating is the only thing the XT can do over wifi.

My XT's wifi is disabled. I prefer to control when updates are applied.

The Garmin Express FAQ for issues with updating states:

Ensure Your Internet Connection Meets the System Requirements for Garmin Express:

A home high-speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable is required to use Garmin Express.

Using a public Wi-Fi, work computer, or work network can introduce obstacles.

Garmin Express is not intended to be used with mobile broadband (such as a 4G/LTE or 5G MiFi, AirCard, or cell phone tethering), satellite, fixed wireless, or dial-up Internet connections.

When using Wi-Fi, ensure you have a strong signal. You may need to move the computer closer to the Wi-Fi router, or try using a computer connected to an Ethernet cable instead.

This is why updates over wifi often fail.

[cr0100]

Started this morning at abt 1100 an update, it is now 1700 hrs and there are still 12hrs to go….

Connected via wifi, but is this normal???

My XT is weird when it comes to downloading updates via WiFi. I can't explain it, but if I have Bluetooth enabled, the download never seems to happen. If I toggle Bluetooth OFF, then updates download and install in a fairly reasonable amount of time.

I have no idea why it behaves that way, but that's been my experience.