Troubleshooting a nuvi 255w
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 5:27 pm
bought a used 255w, loaded mfm map via sd slot.
sometimes prominent landmarks search outcome is NO RESULTS.
sometimes screen hang while searching
try to connect via usb, when i try to view garmin folder, it exits.
tried with this few times, sometimes after tap on YES to reset user data. it hangs and i need to force reboot the device
reset your unit just hold your finger in the bottom right corner while powering the unit on. You will get a prompt to erase all user data
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hard reset method from the internet.. do i really need to open up and disconnect battery?
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4580832-g ... hard_reset
Perform the Hard Reset:
*Note that this will clear all user selected settings on the unit
Power the unit off.
Remove the battery and wait several minutes.
Install the battery.
Press and hold (and continue to hold) the bottom-right corner of the screen while powering the unit on.
Continue to hold the screen until the "Do you want to erase all user data?" prompt appears.
Press "yes" and the unit will reboot. This resets all your location settings and user preferences.
If possible after the hard reset, let the unit sit outdoors in the open for about 30 minutes or so to let the unit re-acquire the satellite almanac data.
You have now performed a hard reset of your Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS unit.
sometimes prominent landmarks search outcome is NO RESULTS.
sometimes screen hang while searching
try to connect via usb, when i try to view garmin folder, it exits.
tried with this few times, sometimes after tap on YES to reset user data. it hangs and i need to force reboot the device
reset your unit just hold your finger in the bottom right corner while powering the unit on. You will get a prompt to erase all user data
..............................................................................................................
hard reset method from the internet.. do i really need to open up and disconnect battery?
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4580832-g ... hard_reset
Perform the Hard Reset:
*Note that this will clear all user selected settings on the unit
Power the unit off.
Remove the battery and wait several minutes.
Install the battery.
Press and hold (and continue to hold) the bottom-right corner of the screen while powering the unit on.
Continue to hold the screen until the "Do you want to erase all user data?" prompt appears.
Press "yes" and the unit will reboot. This resets all your location settings and user preferences.
If possible after the hard reset, let the unit sit outdoors in the open for about 30 minutes or so to let the unit re-acquire the satellite almanac data.
You have now performed a hard reset of your Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS unit.