navionics problem

[wotayottie]

al my android gadgets now refuse to load navionics or to tbe accurate they immediately start a chart upload ( which I dont wasnt) and then say "download stopped".

And this was for the licence for life version.

Everone having the same issue or have I got a problem.

 

[ashtead]

If it's all your gadgets have you tried contacting Navionics as that doesn't seem like a gadget issue ?

 

[wotayottie]

not yet. TBH I was thinking it was likely a navionics scam to turn the charts for life into something you had to pay to renew.

 

[Jabs]

I believe that Garmin now owns Navionics and I have found the support they offer to be superb.

Why not ask the manufacturer.

Tony

 

[NormanB]

It normally warns charts require updating and gives you the option of aborting the update.

My understanding is you need a current subscription for the chart update to download.

You have a lifetime licence to use your old charts without updates.

 

[NormanB]

I believe that Garmin now owns Navionics and I have found the support they offer to be superb.

Why not ask the manufacturer.

Tony

I used to say the same about Garmin and sang their praises for years. I don’t anymore.

 

[Richard10002]

It normally warns charts require updating and gives you the option of aborting the update.

My understanding is you need a current subscription for the chart update to download.

You have a lifetime licence to use your old charts without updates.

Now that sounds like a way of legitimising an ongoing charge for what was perceived as a lifetime of use and support. having said that, it wouldn't surprise me, and I often wonder how companies can be sure of selling enough new product to be able to support older customers at no cost.

 

[duncan99210]

Often get the message: it takes a few minutes (if that) and then carries on as normal. I've also had a message saying the base map is being updated. Wouldn't worry about it if I were you, unless it leads you to a pay demand. Not on android though, that's on iOS.

 

[ashtead]

I can still use my Navionics on iPad which I have downloaded without an update . I haven't tried to download further areas of French coast since original purchase but have enough coverage for intended cruising plus of course chip on Raymarine so rather regard Navionics as a backup and home planning tool given paper charts and Raymarine charts. That said I don't think update fee is that unreasonable if planning a cross channel trip?