Garmin Thread

[Frans Theelen]

Hi all,

Is there somewhere a manual on how to install DMD on a Garmin Thread?

I am considering the Thread to replace my current tablet and am curious on how it works (DMD, including the adventure controller) and also whether it is possible to install and run other android apps. However did not find a lot of info until now.

Thanks.

Frans

[João Pereira]

Frans Theelen wrote:

Hi all, Is there somewhere a manual on how to install DMD on a Garmin Thread? I am considering the Thread to replace my current tablet and am curious on how it works (DMD, including the adventure controller) and also whether it is possible to install and run other android apps. However did not find a lot of info until now. Thanks. Frans

Hello that is supper easy!

Just open the “Browser” app in your Thread.
Type this in the address: https://drivemodedashboard.com/DMD2BetaLatest.apk

I will start the download of the DMD apk.

Then you can check in the device notifications (swipe from the top), when the Download finishes just tap on the download notification to trigger the install.
It will ask for install permissions which you need to give.

Thanks it.

I recommend reading on this website: Top Menu – Manuals – Non Play Store License

DMD2 Project Manager & Lead Developer
Buy Me a Coffee

[Frans Theelen]

Thanks!

That means that other applications that have a link to an android package can be installed on the Thread?
(i.e. not via the play store?)

[toramorgan]

Hi,
In my Garmin Tread SxS, I recently installed DMD2. I have two alternatives when selecting the default launcher: QuickStep and DMD2. Anybody who can confirm that QuickStep is the default app for this Garmin device would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[João Pereira]

QuickStep is the default Garmin home app.
Also notice that you can change the launcher in the Android settings at any time.

And yes you can install many application on the Tread by using the apk file or even by installing a Google Play Store alternative (there are plenty of alternative stores).

DMD2 Project Manager & Lead Developer
Buy Me a Coffee

[JimmyTwoBoots]

Hi,

Can I run the Beta version on the Garmin Tread?

Thanks.

[Thomas Heisterhagen]

Hi Support Team,

I´m a new user of the DMD2 app on a Garmin Tread Overland. The Garmin Tread Overland only has 64 GB of built-in memory, so I can only download the maps for individual countries. Can you please give me a date when the function to download the maps to the SD card will be available. I need this feature because otherwise I have to keep deleting and reinstalling.

Thanks

Thomas

[João Pereira]

On it at this very moment.

DMD2 Project Manager & Lead Developer
Buy Me a Coffee

[Thomas Heisterhagen]

Hi I have a problem with the voice playback on my Garmin Thread. I do not hear any voice instructions when using DMD2. I probably need to install something else to make it work, but what?

Thanks for your help.

Greetings
Thomas

[Thomas Heisterhagen]

Hi João,

thanks for this information, but after three weeks, how long does it take from “on it at this very moment” to get the feature?

Thanks a lot.

Thomas

[Author]

Posts