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This works. But a iPhone needs a power supply to function like this.@jack-van-tilburg Not so, Jack. I have used this method and adapter numerous times, both with iPhone 6S+ and 7+ and have also used the adapter successfully with an iPhone 5S. I ran through the process earlier to be sure I didn’t miss any steps or details and again just now to check I hadn’t lost the plot (well, not completely at least) following your post. I also use the adapter with an iPad. All using iPhone/iPad battery power alone.
Just in case some adapters/readers do require a power source, as @Jack-van-Tilburg suggests, here’s a link to an item such as I bought/use (actual seller used is out of stock):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403353735316?hash=item5de9c19094:g:s00AAOSwGgVht7IV
Besides, in this day and age, even if external power was required, how many folks don’t have at least one usb port available on their motorcycle/in their car?
My VFR800 has five hard wired on the bike and my tank bag has another four! -
@jack-van-tilburg Not so, Jack. I have used this method and adapter numerous times, both with iPhone 6S+ and 7+ and have also used the adapter successfully with an iPhone 5S. I ran through the process earlier to be sure I didn’t miss any steps or details and again just now to check I hadn’t lost the plot (well, not completely at least) following your post. I also use the adapter with an iPad. All using iPhone/iPad battery power alone.
Just in case some adapters/readers do require a power source, as @Jack-van-Tilburg suggests, here’s a link to an item such as I bought/use (actual seller used is out of stock):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403353735316?hash=item5de9c19094:g:s00AAOSwGgVht7IV
Besides, in this day and age, even if external power was required, how many folks don’t have at least one usb port available on their motorcycle/in their car?
My VFR800 has five hard wired on the bike and my tank bag has another four! -
@jack-van-tilburg Not a bother, we’ve all done such things
I just hope my workaround is of use to @Brian-Eastham-0 and others. -
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
If this kind of functionality isn't possible I'll eat my hat.
Grabbing a route from a group library that someone else has created while out on the road would be a major step forward for MRA imho.
Who wants to be faffing around with tiny battery cover screws and micro SD cards in a lay-by??
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This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
If this kind of functionality isn't possible I'll eat my hat.
Grabbing a route from a group library that someone else has created while out on the road would be a major step forward for MRA imho.
Who wants to be faffing around with tiny battery cover screws and micro SD cards in a lay-by??
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
And what Garmin device was that?
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@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
And what Garmin device was that?
(Use pepper and salt)Not sure, probably £500 worth of Zumo XT that won't fit the interface with my 1250GSA without yet another costly alteration/upgrade.
I just don't get why this isn't an obvious feature on all Garmin (and other) devices.
Just seems daft to me.
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@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
And what Garmin device was that?
(Use pepper and salt)@jack-van-tilburg said in My Route App:
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
And what Garmin device was that?
(Use pepper and salt)Use pepper and salt???? Are we cooking something?
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This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
If this kind of functionality isn't possible I'll eat my hat.
Grabbing a route from a group library that someone else has created while out on the road would be a major step forward for MRA imho.
Who wants to be faffing around with tiny battery cover screws and micro SD cards in a lay-by??
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
You wan't a wireless transfer with your NAV6.
Ik know that is not possible.
So you ar gonna eat your heat
This is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
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@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
You wan't a wireless transfer with your NAV6.
Ik know that is not possible.
So you ar gonna eat your heatThis is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
I'll eat my hat.@jack-van-tilburg said in My Route App:
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
You wan't a wireless transfer with your NAV6.
Ik know that is not possible.
So you ar gonna eat your heatThis is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
I'll eat my hat.Hilarious. I said if the functionality isn't available I'd eat my hat, and it clearly is because I've seen it done with a Zumo XT.
The Nav 6 is the most up-to-date GPS that interfaces with the BMW. It's not like it would need anything it doesn't already have i.e. Bluetooth.
Surely this could be rolled out via a simple software update?
Anyway, I'm preaching to the converted. I'd go and direct my frustration at Garmin themselves but I know I'd be wasting my time (just like complaining to the likes of Sena!!)
Think I'll go boil some hats instead.......
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@jack-van-tilburg said in My Route App:
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
You wan't a wireless transfer with your NAV6.
Ik know that is not possible.
So you ar gonna eat your heatThis is complete bonkers. I've literally just watched a video on the MRA YouTube channel where Serge transfers a route from his phone into a Garmin GPS using Garmin Drive.
I'll eat my hat.Hilarious. I said if the functionality isn't available I'd eat my hat, and it clearly is because I've seen it done with a Zumo XT.
The Nav 6 is the most up-to-date GPS that interfaces with the BMW. It's not like it would need anything it doesn't already have i.e. Bluetooth.
Surely this could be rolled out via a simple software update?
Anyway, I'm preaching to the converted. I'd go and direct my frustration at Garmin themselves but I know I'd be wasting my time (just like complaining to the likes of Sena!!)
Think I'll go boil some hats instead.......
@ric-atkinson said in My Route App:
Surely this could be rolled out via a simple software update?
I wouldn't wait for it.
The NAV6 is an outdated navigator and I don't expect any further developments in it. Certainly not at the initiative of BMW Motorrad, because they all focus on the BMW Connected App in combination with the TFT display.
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