Updates & Downloads

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nuvi 26x9 software version 8.80

as of July 2, 2018

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(89.20 MB)

View system requirements

Notes:

• WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
• If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

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Change History

Changes made from version 8.70 to 8.80:

• Improved Russian translations.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 8.60 to 8.70:

• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 8.50 to 8.60:

• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.50:

• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 8.30 to 8.40:

• Fixed an issue with quality of traffic service in some locales.
• Fixed an issue that could result in poor map matching under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to shut down when routing to a car rental POI.
• Fixed an issue with answering phone calls when video is displaying from a camera accessory.
• Fixed an issue with redundant toll avoidance prompts when starting a trip in Trip Planner.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent photos from appearing on custom POIs.
• Fixed an issue that could cause blank results to appear in the Recently Found list.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.30:

• Fixed an issue that could prevent saved places from appearing in the Where To? menu.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent Foursquare® search results from appearing in the Where To? menu.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.20:

• Added support for the Garmin babyCam™ accessory.
• Added support for searching along multiple routes in a trip.
• Improved creating and reviewing trips in Trip Planner.
• Improved routing behavior in areas where vehicle access is restricted.
• Improved search performance.
• Fixed potential issues with reviewing traffic events.
• Fixed an issue with BC 30 that could occur after restoring default user settings.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:

• Added support for processing digital broadcast traffic events outside of TMC road coverage.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.70:

• Fixed an issue that could cause traffic events to obscure the navigation map.
• Improved searches for rest areas when using Up Ahead.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent vehicle icons from loading on the map.

Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:

• Fixed potential issues with display brightness when the device turns on.
• Fixed issues with recalculating Direct Access routes.
• Fixed issues with route review behavior.
• Fixed an issue that caused proximity alert settings to be reset.
• Fixed issues with changing the search location in the Where To? menu.
• Improved voice guidance performance during navigation.
• Improved performance when searching for addresses in France.
• Improved performance when reviewing safety camera details.
• Improved searching along route for POIs from custom POI databases.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 7.30 to 7.50:

• Added support for processing traffic events outside of TMC road coverage.
• Fixed possible display issues with traffic camera images in photoLive.
• Fixed a possible display issue with POI photos.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 6.30 to 7.30:

• Added support for the Garmin BC30 Wireless Backup Camera.
• Improved support for Historical Traffic.
• Improved performance while searching for POIs in a venue.
• Fixed possible issues with Direct Access and arrival mode.
• Fixed possible issues with map display and interaction.
• Fixed issues that could prevent the Where I've Been app from displaying travel history correctly.
• Fixed issues that could cause failures when importing GPX files.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent Yandex Traffic from being displayed in Russia.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent coordinate settings from saving correctly.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 6.30:

• Improved Direct Access arrival mode and map display
• Improved display of localized road shields in North America
• Improved the display of branded POIs on the map
• Modified the UI to display all POIs in a venue while exploring the venue
• Improved the photoLive user interface
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the Environmental Zones feature from finding an alternate route
• Fixed an issue with danger zone live alerts in France
• Fixed an issue that could prevent a message about fueling your rental car from being displayed
• Improved postal code entry speed
• Improved the Foursquare search feature
• Improved the suggestion bar
• Improved the traffic map tool UI

Changes made from version 3.50 to 5.30:

• Improved the ability to find parking for Direct Access POIs
• Improved auto zoom behavior
• Added support for ETRS89 coordinates datum
• Improved suggestions displayed under the search bar
• Changed volume and brightness settings to 10% increments
• Added support for localized highway shields in additional countries
• Added support for FMI 3.1
• Improved traffic reception in Moscow
• Added a new icon to indicate DAB traffic reception
• Clarified connected phone status icons
• Improved system stability

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.

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