GPS maker Garmin has released a free, mandatory upgrade for its GPS devices to correct a problem with a recent firmware update. After applying the firmware update, selected GPS models would repeatedly try to upgrade their firmware, then either fail to acquire GPS signals or shut down entirely. Garmin’s update, available via its WebUpdater, should correct the problem—but only for customers who can still power up their devices after the firmware upgrade. Folks whose GPS units have been bricked will need to request a return authorization from Garmin to send the unit back to Garmin for repair under warranty.
