Garmin Edge 500
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Garmin Edge 500
Postby esky64 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:44 am
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Garmin Edge 500
Postby DuncanS » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:43 am
Seriously!
I read two such reports on weightweenies. Did the firmware upgrade myself and had exactly the same thing happen.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby esky64 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:41 am
I can't even get power onDuncanS wrote:Power on, wait about twenty minutes til it switches off. Repeat twice more. Then it will spring back to life and report the new firmware level.
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Garmin Edge 500
Postby DuncanS » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:52 am
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby esky64 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:34 pm
I think it might be garmin support I've plug into usb nothingDuncanS wrote:Ouch! All I could suggest then is plug it back into the computer and see if the USB connection brings some life out of it. Failing that, get on to Garmin support...
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby queequeg » Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:00 am
Please note that the Edge 500 must scan all files stored on the device during the first power up after this update. This process can take a substantial amount of time for users with a large number of files on their device. To improve the response time, please remove older activity files from your device.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby grasshopper » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:02 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby hosko » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:16 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby GraemeL » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:28 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby esky64 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:53 pm
I found connect the edge 500 to computer hold down the 4 keys at once it will boot maybe I can do a manual update and it will fix the problem
when it starts
Validating update
loading loader
then dead again
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby rpmspinman » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:48 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby esky64 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:20 pm
Ment to have better power meter workingsrpmspinman wrote:Please excuse my ignorance, but is there any reason why you would need to update firmware if the unit it working precisely as it should?
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby grasshopper » Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:24 pm
Notification is via a panel on the dashboard.hosko wrote:Only recently purchased an Edge 500 myself. Does Garmin notify via email..etc when there is an update?
rpm, as you do the update it lists the changes - mostly fixing issues which I haven't noticed but sometimes added functionality for new power meters etc.
GraemeL, you can't remove the battery; it's an onboard rechargeable.
OP, I've only done the hard reset without it cabled to the computer. Good luck.
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Garmin Edge 500
Postby RonK » Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:40 pm
Typical - sounds like Garmin has still not cleaned up its act. After my experience with the Edge 305 I will NEVER buy another Garmin product.esky64 wrote:Thanks to garmin and there lack of answering a support call
I found connect the edge 500 to computer hold down the 4 keys at once it will boot maybe I can do a manual update and it will fix the problem
when it starts
Validating update
loading loader
then dead again
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby queequeg » Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:07 pm
Well, I am hoping they have finally resolved the problems with the Courses feature. MInd you, they have been saying the Courses feature is working properly since firmware 2.4, but still no luck! Will give it another go and see if it is any better, or whether Garmin are just doing the fixes by trial & error.rpmspinman wrote:Please excuse my ignorance, but is there any reason why you would need to update firmware if the unit it working precisely as it should?
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby queequeg » Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:09 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby Ozkaban » Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:12 pm
No idea what happened. Hoping release 3.0.1 is just around the corner...
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby rogan » Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:00 am
But I am finding over the last week or so, the device is VERY slow to find the satellites - 5-10 minutes. And early in the ride it doesn't track the route properly.
One day when I changed wheels (so no magnet), I was consistently getting no readings at all. I might try the upgrade, but frankly I suspect the 500 is slowly dying... I might try the upgrade.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby Ozkaban » Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:29 am
Just did the same thing again today. Rode in with the screen off.Ozkaban wrote:Did the upgrade a couple of days ago. No issues until today. It would power on but nothing on the screen. Backlight would work and activities could be started/stopped etc. Tried a couple of times with same result. Ended up plugging it into the pc and it came good.
No idea what happened. Hoping release 3.0.1 is just around the corner...
Came good again at work.
Stupid bloody thing. Garmin *really* had better fix this soon.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby rpmspinman » Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:11 pm
But in saying that it looks like some of you guys are encountering issues with reliability etc. How often does this occur?
Would you buy a Edge 500 again if you had to do it all over?
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby Weasel » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:22 pm
After successfully installing the update it won't power on at all unless I do a manual reboot, which then results in a "SOFTWARE MISSING" message.
I've since tried to reload the Version 3.0 upgrade, and keep encountering an error message stating that the update file is corrupt.
I then rang Garmin Australia Support and they e-mailed me the Updater2 Program and RGN file, which is supposed to restore the Connector Drives in the unit and then update the Firmware to Version 3.0. Despite following the enclosed instructions to the exact letter it simply won't work; when trying to run the Updater2 Program I get a Runtime Error message.
I then range Garmin Australia Support again, and they advised me to send the unit in for repair and/or replacement with an overhauled device.
I've since spoken to the retailer that I originally bought the unit from and he's agreed to have a look at it and if he's unable to repair it he'll then send it onto Garmin Australia.
I do love my Garmin and it's various features, but in hindsight I'm not sure that I need to actually keep track of my progress and performance using online tools such as Garmin Connect and/or Strava. If I had my time again I would probably purchase a Polar as a good mate has one and reports that it is refreshingly simple and reliable to use. Assuming that my Garmin either gets repaired or replaced I won't be loading any Firmware updates in future unless I really need it.
It kinda sucks not having a computer this long weekend as I was planning a number of rides. Still, it's the perfect excuse to just get out there and ride based on feel rather than being obsessed with stats and performance.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:39 pm
Sounds like you have been using the unit for awhile and the satellite almanac has got full/corrupted etc. I had this problem in the past week. Basically you need to backup your settings etc then do a hard reset (not via the menu).rogan wrote:But I am finding over the last week or so, the device is VERY slow to find the satellites - 5-10 minutes. And early in the ride it doesn't track the route properly. .
Should, fingers crossed, fix the problem. Garmin knowledge base has the details on the fix.
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby Ozkaban » Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:19 pm
Short answer: Sure. The reliability issues have been to do with the software, which while it's very annoying the unit itself is still very good at what it does.rpmspinman wrote:Thanks for the reply guys. Appreciate the feedback on firmware reasons.
But in saying that it looks like some of you guys are encountering issues with reliability etc. How often does this occur?
Would you buy a Edge 500 again if you had to do it all over?
I've been in IT for long enough, and an 'early adopter' of plenty of devices. Most have been great but I've had a few that were dogs reliability wise (Palm Pilot from the early 2000's springs to mind). The Garmin certainly isn't one of those dogs, and I'm happy enough to troubleshoot the occasional issue. Bodgy firmware releases aren't exactly rare either though there's no excuse for them...
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby hosko » Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:38 pm
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Re: Garmin Edge 500
Postby grasshopper » Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:06 pm
Yep. Two years in all weather and only had that problem once. I find the updater a bit circular but that's all. If buying a replacement I would seriously consider one with maps now though; I don't like the bigger size but if the maps were easier than the phone and still had good battery life I might do it.rpmspinman wrote:Would you buy a Edge 500 again if you had to do it all over?
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