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Incomplete Text Message Notifications on Automotive Devices

When your compatible Garmin device is paired with a smartphone, incoming text messages can be viewed directly on the device, which may also read the text message aloud. The level of message detail will be based on the smartphone or message app settings, which will need to be adjusted if you are not able to view or hear the full-text message.

General instructions to change these settings are listed below. The exact steps may vary depending on the smartphone make, operating system, and messaging app.

To Change Settings in the Messaging Application:

  1. Open your messaging application
  2. Select the menu of the application
  3. Select Settings
  4. Select Notifications  (Some phones skip this step)
  5. Select In-app notification settings  (Some phones skip this step)
  6. Locate and enable Preview or Preview message
  7. Enable Preview

To Change Text Message Preview Settings in the Phone:

  1. Open the phone's settings menu
  2. Locate notification settings (May be called Sound & Notifications)
  3. Locate the Notifications heading
  4. Check the Device Lock settings, which may be set to show, hide, etc.

These are general steps only; the precise steps for your phone may differ depending on your phone setup. For specific instructions for your phone, please consult your phone's owner's manual, phone manufacturer, or carrier.

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