GARMIN GPS FEATURE COMPARISONS
and Upgrade Information

Maintained by Allory Deiss



Inreach Messenger Plus
Ver. 7.06 - 08/19/2025
Added support for high detail activity recording.
Added support for secure inReach Remote connections.
Updated eLabel.
Fixed issue with inReach Remote pairing.
Fixed issue with device erroneously becoming deactivated.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 6.05 - 02/14/2025
Added ability to rename verified inReach Remote devices.
Added ability to resend a failed message from paired app.
Added new menu option to check for software updates.
Added additional translations.
Improved TracBack navigation.
Improved scrollbar contrast.
Improved software update handling with low memory.
Improved software update prompt to default to yes.
Fixed overlapping text on marine weather.
Fixed incorrect time on trackpoints.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.02 - 11/01/2024
Added support for selecting multiple contacts when composing new messages.
Improved data usage bars.
Fixed issues with characters in some fonts.
Fixed issue with incorrect conversation preview message.
Fixed issue with uncontrolled shutdowns at low battery.
Fixed possible issue with rapid battery drain during reverse charging.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Inreach Messenger
Ver. 4.05 - 05/15/2025
Improved message thread performance.
Updated inReach Weather to a single request type.
Removed Facebook and Twitter support.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.01 - 11/30/2023
Added option to choose between GPS modes.
Added too hot/cold to charge icons.
Added SOS tracking page.
Fixed SOS countdown breaking backlight setting.
Fixed the plan details page not updating when you change your inReach subscription plan.
Fixed SOS key preventing a device shutdown.
Fixed quicktext list not updating.
Fixed shutdown when requesting update for a saved waypoint.
Fixed shutdown when pressing the SOS button while on the SOS cancel prompt.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.52 - 09/15/2023
Fixed issue where language/font files can be deleted when performing secure delete.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.51 - 05/22/2023
Fixed several issues with potential shutdowns on the power menu, message banner, inReach texts, etc.
Fixed crash replying to popup message.
Fixed issue with inReach tracking reporting direction incorrectly.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 11/30/2022
Added left/right arrows to home screen.
Fixed issue with inReach Remote threads displaying the wrong contact.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 11/04/2022
Fixed an issue where device may not show 100% when charging.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Inreach Mini 2
Ver. 4.32 - 02/19/2025
Fixed erroneous files filling up filesystem.
Fixed issue with extraneous language select prompt.
Fixed missing pairing prompt after settings reset.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.29 - 02/13/2025
Improved activation flow.
Fixed lockup due to large activity files.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.28 - 12/04/2024
Fixed issue with incorrect keyboard language setting.
Fixed issue with inReach Remote verified device names.
Fixed issue with incorrect course point count.
Fixed possible issue preventing Bluetooth or inReach Remote pairing.
Fixed erroneous rejection of inReach remote pairing requests.
Improved inReach Weather to a single request type.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.25 - 08/29/2024
Added speed field to compass page.
Added support for showing historical SOS messages.
Added support for pairing passkey compare.
Added plan change alerts.
Improved app pairing QR codes.
Removed support for Facebook and Twitter contacts.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.22 - 08/31/2023
Added hold to scroll on lists.
Added indicator for Messenger App system contacts.
Improved TracBack feature.
Improved device behavior when deleting weather forecasts in the app.
Improved waypoint icons displaying on map.
Fixed potential lock up navigating Back to Start.
Fixed misreporting of fast track point speeds.
Fixed missing map icon after losing a GPS fix.
Fixed potential incorrect daily high/low for weather hour.
Fixed potential delayed start point in standard activity recording.
Fixed potential missing weather forecasts.
Fixed issue with Real Time Settings not loading.
Fixed Explore App QR code dismissing too quickly.
Fixed potential issue when switching between Messenger accounts.
Fixed potential missing unread message icon on conversations page.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 - 02/08/2023
Fixed issue which could prevent certain settings from being retained.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.11 - 12/13/2022
Added dynamic updating to real time settings changes.
Added "Back to Start" option to tracking widget.
Added "Back to Start" option to current activity review map.
Added "Reverse Course" option to course review maps.
Added support for inReach remote settings to real time settings.
Added support for playing sample tone on inReach when real time settings change from supported app.
Fixed potential lockup when filesystem is full.
Fixed potential incorrect "Feels Like" temperature in hourly weather forecast.
Fixed potential incorrect message shown as message thread preview.
Fixed potential for user to be directed away from SOS countdown page.
Fixed potential incorrect course in message details.
Fixed potential issue with deleting message threads containing many messages.
Fixed potential issue with inReach Remote threads displaying the wrong contact.
Improved UX for factory reset.
Improved handling of long waypoint names and coordinates.
Improved handling of remote devices display of check-in messages.
Updated inReach remote device verification prompt.
Removed titles from quick text messages.
Removed "Back to Start" option from stop tracking menu.
Prevent incorrect system language after SW update.
Fix inReach Remote tracking state issue.
Improve activation delayed warning.
Improve handling of empty message threads.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.33 - 11/03/2022
Added Garmin Messenger app support.
Added BLE battery service.
Added prompt for software update on boot.
Added support for Real Time Settings.
Added 80 byte address reserve to messages.
Added post messaging UI.
Added group messaging support and UI.
Added new setting for device behavior when external power is lost.
Added support for upgrading to Check-Ins from Presets.
Changed UI from Presets to Check-Ins.
Improved auto zoom behavior for waypoint navigation.
Renamed Premium forecast to Extended.
Updated e-label to include Anatel.
Fixed potential inReach Remote issue causing tracking time and distance discrepancy between devices.
Fixed issue with inReach Remote threads displaying the wrong contact.
Fixed issue causing duplicate mailchecks.
Added reverse navigation option to course and activity preview maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.28 - 09/07/2022
Improved various UX elements and interactions.
Improved various keyboard interactions.
Fixed weather time for certain time zones.
Added setting to enable auto-zoom.
Added power menu page to view persistent alerts.
Added hold functionality to map pan/zoom controls.
Added "Saved" menu to access stored user data.
Added "Sight 'N Go" navigation.
Added ability to navigate to coordinates.
Moved "Export to GPX" to "Saved" menu.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.22 - 08/09/2022
Change Log Prevented duplicate messages from being synced to the app.
Fixed course reported by inReach tracking.
Fixed elevation when marking waypoint from message.
Improved off course navigation when starting far from beginning of course.
Fixed power button hold to respect locked device.
Fixed reporting of tracking status for inReach Remote.
Fixed location reported for all inReach Remote messages.
Improved activity storage when storage is low.
Fixed issue requiring 10% battery to start.
Fixed autocomplete adding punctuation to the end of email addresses.
Fixed potential shutdown during pairing.
Fixed several minor UI issues.
Added support for updating the address of a message received from an unknown address.
Added notification when activation completes.
Added support for extracting contact information from messages.
Updated progress bar style.
Added support for message forwarding.
Sorted weather locations by distance.
Added icons to committed addresses in keyboard.
Improved data use page.
Improved handling of emojis.
Changed back button behavior on contact picker and editor.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.17 - 03/30/2022
Improved behavior with large numbers of courses.
Improved "Share With" MapShare flow, now skips contact selection.
Implemented assorted TracBack fixes and improvements.
Addressed some layout issues.
Updated "Check for Messages" to be more similar to other glances Changed "Display" settings to "Backlight" settings.
Added map pick functionality.
Added dynamic wind speed icons for marine forecasts.
Added weather additional charges prompt.
Updated mark waypoint icons in main menu.
Updated order of marine and basic/premium weather.
Updated preset icons to indicate message is outgoing.
Implemented tap of power button turn on backlight.
Improve BLE pairing to non-Explore Apps.
Fixed autocomplete issues for contacts with emojis in the name.
Fixed emojis being cut off on some pages.
Fixed issue which could result in user getting stuck pairing flow.
Corrected backlight from timing out during startup.
Fixed issue preventing power button from operating on test device page.
Updated language around check for plan updates.
Added timestamp to activities exported to GPX.
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing map action menu while arriving at destination.
Improved validation of points before including them in exported GPX files.
Fixed defect which could cause power menu to be inaccessible.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Inreach Mini
Ver. 3.80 - 04/08/2022
Added support for forwarding text messages.
Fixed issue with entering or editing UTM coordinates that are near the equator.
Fixed issue with data use counts not resetting at the start of a new year.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.70 - 05/10/2021
Fixed potential issue with missing tracking send intervals after updating to software version 3.60.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.60 - 04/19/2021
Added support for disabling the page timeout on the Location and Compass pages.
Added support for updating the address of a message received from an unknown address.
Fixed issue with the display of some marine weather data.
Fixed issue with displaying incorrect UTM zone letters in the southern hemisphere.
Fixed issue with occasionally failing to complete a Mail Check.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 02/27/2020
Added ability for connected inReach Remote devices to use SOS Quick Text messages.
Added ability to remove Verified devices when ANT+ is not enabled.
Improved performance of receiving multiple inReach messages.
Applied Bluetooth security patch.
Fixed issue with creating waypoints from inReach messages.
Fixed issue causing connected inReach Remote devices to show duplicate Preset Messages.
Fixed issue with displaying incorrect tracking intervals after checking for a Plan Update.
Fixed issue with displaying erroneous cold temperature warnings.
Fixed issue with time being incorrect after powering on the device.
Fixed issue with displaying incorrect battery percentage when fully charged on USB power.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 00/27/2019
Addresses possible lockup caused by ANT+ upon Factory Reset.
Resolved issue that could cause missing weather icon for last time slot in forecast.
Shifted daily high and low times for improved accuracy.
Updated Bluetooth security patch.
Fixed bug that prevented message read status from syncing to app.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Inreach SE/Explorer
Ver. 4.0.192057 - 08/10/2018
Added new SOS info message when a user declares SOS. This will show the user and emergency services if the inReach or a paired app declared the SOS.
Improved Mailbox Check performance when device is idle.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Colorado 300
Ver. 3.70 - 05/18/2011
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown that sometimes occurred while scrolling through the list of background images.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.60 - 01/20/2011
Added support for chirp detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Fixed line color when navigating a track off-road.
Ver. 3.52 beta - 01/03/2011
Added support for chirp' detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Problems with the software may be reported to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 10/29/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.42 beta - 06/01/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed issue setting marine map modes.
Ver. 3.30 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Ver. 3.20 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Improved map panning and zooming.
Ver. 3.02 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.00 - 09/14/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\st`rlup.txt).
Impro~ee render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
Ver. 2.96 Beta - 08/07/2009
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.95 Beta - 07/21/2009
Fixed issue importing GPX files introduced in 2.94 beta. If updating from 2.94 beta, please remove any GPX files from the device before installing software.
Fixed issue navigating to points.
Ver. 2.94 Beta - 06/29/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Ver. 2.92 Beta - 06/16/2009
Report problems with beta software to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Ver. 2.90 - 12/05/2008
Added support for Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Added ability to view marine chart notes for marine points.
Added ability to change the date for the tide and currents charts.
Added support for marine fishing, nautical, and off modes.
Fixed a potential shutdown that can occur when panning the map that is showing satellite imagery.
Fixed issue with 3d view not showing proper elevation detail.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/13/2008
Fixed issue when marking waypoints in the W Malayan RSO position format.
Added GDA94 and NAD83 datum support.
Fixed importing gpx files from outside of the Garmin\GPX folder.
Ver. 2.70 - 9/11/2008
Improved accuracy of altimeter for large altitude changes.
Fixed text writing on top of itself in some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed freeze when loading some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed issues with power off pressure trending.
Added support for downloading geocaches written using Groundspeak v1.1 extentions.
Improved map drawing performance in some situations.
Fixed 3D View not showing detail from supplemental maps.
Fixed waypoint and geocache symbols not updating on the map after being changed.
Fixed issue where the Colorado would temporarily stop responding after a spell search.
Fixed issue with elevation over time plot.
Fixed issue with position format not saving over power cycles.
Fixed issue with display of selected location config field.
Ver. 2.60 - 7/17/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Added error message when the max number of geocache or gpx files is exceeded.
Added ability to search near a map point.
Added ability to use the map to add a point to a route.
Fixed shutdown when deleting a waypoint from the map.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / GPS heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalculations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Improved button behavior when logging geocache attempt.
Improved stopwatch timing.
Improved distance precision when reviewing a point and tracks.
Improved inter-tidal color in non-marine colors.
Improved readability of geocache_visit.txt.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
Corrected shutdown issue when unit has empty Saved.gpx file.
Corrected issue of missing active route when you select 'GO' from the full screen map in geocache mode.
Corrected issue when selecting a custom poi from the recent found list after it is removed from the system.
Corrected issue when selecting units on the stopwatch page using non-English languages.
Corrected issue when you spell a geocache and the list doesn't reduce when the keyboard auto-pops.
Corrected issue where you can't get to a hint for a geocache once you set it to found then back to unfound.
Corrected issue where the chart information option would show up incorrectly.
Corrected duplicate entries in the other menu when in page loop mode.
Corrected external power lost message in non-English languages.
Corrected issue with waypoint symbol selection shutdown.
Corrected issue where the unit will hang when you try to restore a Wherigo cartridge.
Corrected potential shutdown going to mass storage mode when you have custom POI's loaded.
Corrected issues with Cyrillic characters.
Ver. 2.54 beta - 7/01/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / gps heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalcuations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.51 beta - 4/07/2008
Added ability to reposition waypoint to current location.
Added support for language-specific keyboards.
Added support for editing location in all position formats.
Added Spanner support.
Improved drawing of BlueChart tidal areas.
Improved performance when exiting mass storage mode.
Improved paperless goecaching (various).
Improved Wherigo player (various).
Corrected potential shutdown when selecting maps with a large variety of maps loaded.
Corrected potential shutdown when profiling a long route.
Corrected avoiding highways.
Corrected display of found geocaches.
Corrected issue preventing name of lakes and rivers from showing when highlighted.
Corrected display of bridge heights.
Ver. 2.40 - 2/18/2008
Improved acquisition time in certain circumstances.
Improved power on time.
Improved backlight support.
Improved support for NiMH batteries.
Improved Wherigo player.
Added ability to show and review geocaches on the map.
Added ability to log geocaches as found.
Increased maximum geocache count to 2000.
Added support for BlueChart currents.
Added ability to view extended information for custom POI's.
Added ability for turn preview beep to reset the backlight timeout.
Corrected map to display road labels.
Corrected map to display small towns.
Corrected map to not change orientation when beginning pan mode.
Corrected metric nautical setting to display appropriate map scale.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
Ver. 2.30 - 1/22/2008
Added setting to turn off the compass.
Alarm clock will not change your backlight if it is already on.
Low battery warning shows on powerup when appropriate.
Improved DEM shading with supplemental maps.
Fixed marine colors for depth soundings and active track.
Added ability to view extended chart information and chart notes.
Improve share wirelessly connection.
Ver. 2.20
Fixed potential shutdown when using partially discharged alkaline batteries and significant amounts of backlight.
Improved backlight usability.
Corrected potential memory leak on altimeter page.
Corrected issue that changed map setting to north up if reviewing a point on the map.
Changed the automotive view angle to match automotive products.
Added ability to exit compass calibration if calibration fails.
Improved performance and error handling of Share Wirelessly application.
Corrected tone of route turn warnings.
Added height and depth information on review pages if the information is available (related to marine maps).
Corrected drawing of spot soundings.
Improved drawing of satellite imagery in 400i and 400c.


Colorado 400t
Ver. 3.70 - 05/18/2011
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown that sometimes occurred while scrolling through the list of background images.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.60 - 01/20/2011
Added support for chirp detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Fixed line color when navigating a track off-road.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.52 beta - 01/03/2011
Added support for chirp' detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Problems with the software may be reported to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 10/29/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.42 beta - 06/01/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed issue setting marine map modes.
Ver. 3.30 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Ver. 3.20 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Improved map panning and zooming.
Ver. 3.02 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.00 - 09/14/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
Ver. 2.96 Beta - 08/07/2009
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.95 Beta - 07/21/2009
Fixed issue importing GPX files introduced in 2.94 beta. If updating from 2.94 beta, please remove any GPX files from the device before installing software.
Fixed issue navigating to points.
Ver. 2.94 Beta - 06/29/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Ver. 2.92 Beta - 06/16/2009
Report problems with beta software to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Ver. 2.90 - 12/05/2008
Added support for Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Added ability to view marine chart notes for marine points.
Added ability to change the date for the tide and currents charts.
Added support for marine fishing, nautical, and off modes.
Fixed a potential shutdown that can occur when panning the map that is showing satellite imagery.
Fixed issue with 3d view not showing proper elevation detail.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/13/2008
Fixed issue when marking waypoints in the W Malayan RSO position format.
Added GDA94 and NAD83 datum support.
Fixed importing gpx files from outside of the Garmin\GPX folder.
Ver. 2.70 - 9/11/2008
Improved accuracy of altimeter for large altitude changes.
Fixed text writing on top of itself in some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed freeze when loading some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed issues with power off pressure trending.
Added support for downloading geocaches written using Groundspeak v1.1 extentions.
Improved map drawing performance in some situations.
Fixed 3D View not showing detail from supplemental maps.
Fixed waypoint and geocache symbols not updating on the map after being changed.
Fixed issue where the Colorado would temporarily stop responding after a spell search.
Fixed issue with elevation over time plot.
Fixed issue with position format not saving over power cycles.
Fixed issue with display of selected location config field.
Ver. 2.60 - 7/17/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Added error message when the max number of geocache or gpx files is exceeded.
Added ability to search near a map point.
Added ability to use the map to add a point to a route.
Fixed shutdown when deleting a waypoint from the map.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / GPS heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalculations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Improved button behavior when logging geocache attempt.
Improved stopwatch timing.
Improved distance precision when reviewing a point and tracks.
Improved inter-tidal color in non-marine colors.
Improved readability of geocache_visit.txt.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
Corrected shutdown issue when unit has empty Saved.gpx file.
Corrected issue of missing active route when you select 'GO' from the full screen map in geocache mode.
Corrected issue when selecting a custom poi from the recent found list after it is removed from the system.
Corrected issue when selecting units on the stopwatch page using non-English languages.
Corrected issue when you spell a geocache and the list doesn't reduce when the keyboard auto-pops.
Corrected issue where you can't get to a hint for a geocache once you set it to found then back to unfound.
Corrected issue where the chart information option would show up incorrectly.
Corrected duplicate entries in the other menu when in page loop mode.
Corrected external power lost message in non-English languages.
Corrected issue with waypoint symbol selection shutdown.
Corrected issue where the unit will hang when you try to restore a Wherigo cartridge.
Corrected potential shutdown going to mass storage mode when you have custom POI's loaded.
Corrected issues with Cyrillic characters.
Ver. 2.54 beta - 7/01/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / gps heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalcuations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.51 beta - 4/07/2008
Added ability to reposition waypoint to current location.
Added support for language-specific keyboards.
Added support for editing location in all position formats.
Added Spanner support.
Improved drawing of BlueChart tidal areas.
Improved performance when exiting mass storage mode.
Improved paperless goecaching (various).
Improved Wherigo player (various).
Corrected potential shutdown when selecting maps with a large variety of maps loaded.
Corrected potential shutdown when profiling a long route.
Corrected avoiding highways.
Corrected display of found geocaches.
Corrected issue preventing name of lakes and rivers from showing when highlighted.
Corrected display of bridge heights.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
Ver. 2.40 - 2/18/2008
Improved acquisition time in certain circumstances.
Improved power on time.
Improved backlight support.
Improved support for NiMH batteries.
Improved Wherigo player.
Added ability to show and review geocaches on the map.
Added ability to log geocaches as found.
Increased maximum geocache count to 2000.
Added support for BlueChart currents.
Added ability to view extended information for custom POI's.
Added ability for turn preview beep to reset the backlight timeout.
Corrected map to display road labels.
Corrected map to display small towns.
Corrected map to not change orientation when beginning pan mode.
Corrected metric nautical setting to display appropriate map scale.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
Ver. 2.30 - 1/22/2008
Added setting to turn off the compass.
Alarm clock will not change your backlight if it is already on.
Low battery warning shows on powerup when appropriate.
Improved DEM shading with supplemental maps.
Fixed marine colors for depth soundings and active track.
Added ability to view extended chart information and chart notes.
Improve share wirelessly connection.
Ver. 2.20
Fixed potential shutdown when using partially discharged alkaline batteries and significant amounts of backlight.
Improved backlight usability.
Corrected potential memory leak on altimeter page.
Corrected issue that changed map setting to north up if reviewing a point on the map.
Changed the automotive view angle to match automotive products.
Added ability to exit compass calibration if calibration fails.
Improved performance and error handling of Share Wirelessly application.
Corrected tone of route turn warnings.
Added height and depth information on review pages if the information is available (related to marine maps).
Corrected drawing of spot soundings.
Improved drawing of satellite imagery in 400i and 400c.


Colorado 400i
Ver. 3.70 - 05/18/2011
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown that sometimes occurred while scrolling through the list of background images.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.60 - 01/20/2011
Added support for chirp detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Fixed line color when navigating a track off-road.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.52 beta - 01/03/2011
Added support for chirp' detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Problems with the software may be reported to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 10/29/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.42 beta - 06/01/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed issue setting marine map modes.
Ver. 3.30 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Ver. 3.20 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Improved map panning and zooming.
Ver. 3.02 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.00 - 09/14/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
Ver. 2.96 Beta - 08/07/2009
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.95 Beta - 07/21/2009
Fixed issue importing GPX files introduced in 2.94 beta. If updating from 2.94 beta, please remove any GPX files from the device before installing software.
Fixed issue navigating to points.
Ver. 2.94 Beta - 06/29/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Ver. 2.92 Beta - 06/16/2009
Report problems with beta software to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Ver. 2.90 - 12/05/2008
Added support for Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Added ability to view marine chart notes for marine points.
Added ability to change the date for the tide and currents charts.
Added support for marine fishing, nautical, and off modes.
Fixed a potential shutdown that can occur when panning the map that is showing satellite imagery.
Fixed issue with 3d view not showing proper elevation detail.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/13/2008
Fixed issue when marking waypoints in the W Malayan RSO position format.
Added GDA94 and NAD83 datum support.
Fixed importing gpx files from outside of the Garmin\GPX folder.
Ver. 2.70 - 9/11/2008
Improved accuracy of altimeter for large altitude changes.
Fixed text writing on top of itself in some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed freeze when loading some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed issues with power off pressure trending.
Added support for downloading geocaches written using Groundspeak v1.1 extentions.
Improved map drawing performance in some situations.
Fixed 3D View not showing detail from supplemental maps.
Fixed waypoint and geocache symbols not updating on the map after being changed.
Fixed issue where the Colorado would temporarily stop responding after a spell search.
Fixed issue with elevation over time plot.
Fixed issue with position format not saving over power cycles.
Fixed issue with display of selected location config field.
Ver. 2.60 - 7/17/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Added error message when the max number of geocache or gpx files is exceeded.
Added ability to search near a map point.
Added ability to use the map to add a point to a route.
Fixed shutdown when deleting a waypoint from the map.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / GPS heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalculations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Improved button behavior when logging geocache attempt.
Improved stopwatch timing.
Improved distance precision when reviewing a point and tracks.
Improved inter-tidal color in non-marine colors.
Improved readability of geocache_visit.txt.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
Corrected shutdown issue when unit has empty Saved.gpx file.
Corrected issue of missing active route when you select 'GO' from the full screen map in geocache mode.
Corrected issue when selecting a custom poi from the recent found list after it is removed from the system.
Corrected issue when selecting units on the stopwatch page using non-English languages.
Corrected issue when you spell a geocache and the list doesn't reduce when the keyboard auto-pops.
Corrected issue where you can't get to a hint for a geocache once you set it to found then back to unfound.
Corrected issue where the chart information option would show up incorrectly.
Corrected duplicate entries in the other menu when in page loop mode.
Corrected external power lost message in non-English languages.
Corrected issue with waypoint symbol selection shutdown.
Corrected issue where the unit will hang when you try to restore a Wherigo cartridge.
Corrected potential shutdown going to mass storage mode when you have custom POI's loaded.
Corrected issues with Cyrillic characters.
Ver. 2.40 - 2/18/2008
Improved acquisition time in certain circumstances.
Improved power on time.
Improved backlight support.
Improved support for NiMH batteries.
Improved Wherigo player.
Added ability to show and review geocaches on the map.
Added ability to log geocaches as found.
Increased maximum geocache count to 2000.
Added support for BlueChart currents.
Added ability to view extended information for custom POI's.
Added ability for turn preview beep to reset the backlight timeout.
Corrected map to display road labels.
Corrected map to display small towns.
Corrected map to not change orientation when beginning pan mode.
Corrected metric nautical setting to display appropriate map scale.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 1/22/2008
Added setting to turn off the compass.
Alarm clock will not change your backlight if it is already on.
Low battery warning shows on powerup when appropriate.
Improved DEM shading with supplemental maps.
Fixed marine colors for depth soundings and active track.
Added ability to view extended chart information and chart notes.
Improve share wirelessly connection.
Ver. 2.20
Fixed potential shutdown when using partially discharged alkaline batteries and significant amounts of backlight.
Improved backlight usability.
Corrected potential memory leak on altimeter page.
Corrected issue that changed map setting to north up if reviewing a point on the map.
Changed the automotive view angle to match automotive products.
Added ability to exit compass calibration if calibration fails.
Improved performance and error handling of Share Wirelessly application.
Corrected tone of route turn warnings.
Added height and depth information on review pages if the information is available (related to marine maps).
Corrected drawing of spot soundings.
Improved drawing of satellite imagery in 400i and 400c.


Colorado 400c
Ver. 3.70 - 05/18/2011
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown that sometimes occurred while scrolling through the list of background images.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.60 - 01/20/2011
Added support for chirp detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Fixed line color when navigating a track off-road.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.52 beta - 01/03/2011
Added support for chirp' detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp' units. See http://www.garmin.com/chirp for details on which units are chirp' compatible. NOTE: Due to the hardware present in Colorado devices, chirp' detection range may be less than that of other compatible devices.
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Fixed issue with certain JPEGs not drawing from Custom Maps.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User Grid distances.
Problems with the software may be reported to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 10/29/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.42 beta - 06/01/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery. (On the map, press options, Select Map, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery)
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed improperly cropped review text.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed issue setting marine map modes.
Ver. 3.30 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Ver. 3.20 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Improved map panning and zooming.
Ver. 3.02 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.00 - 09/14/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
Ver. 2.96 Beta - 08/07/2009
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.95 Beta - 07/21/2009
Fixed issue importing GPX files introduced in 2.94 beta. If updating from 2.94 beta, please remove any GPX files from the device before installing software.
Fixed issue navigating to points.
Ver. 2.94 Beta - 06/29/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Fixed hunting waypoint symbols not transferring properly.
Ver. 2.92 Beta - 06/16/2009
Report problems with beta software to ColoradoBeta@garmin.com.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Improved power on reliability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved appearance of depth data field when using big numbers.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed issue with Garmin GB Discover maps not showing at some zoom levels with detail set to least.
Fixed errors in user grid entry.
Fixed the time label of the graph in Elevation Plot.
Fixed selection of Leap Day on Calendar, Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Ver. 2.90 - 12/05/2008
Added support for Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Added ability to view marine chart notes for marine points.
Added ability to change the date for the tide and currents charts.
Added support for marine fishing, nautical, and off modes.
Fixed a potential shutdown that can occur when panning the map that is showing satellite imagery.
Fixed issue with 3d view not showing proper elevation detail.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/13/2008
Fixed issue when marking waypoints in the W Malayan RSO position format.
Added GDA94 and NAD83 datum support.
Fixed importing gpx files from outside of the Garmin\GPX folder.
Ver. 2.70 - 9/11/2008
Improved accuracy of altimeter for large altitude changes.
Fixed text writing on top of itself in some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed freeze when loading some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed issues with power off pressure trending.
Added support for downloading geocaches written using Groundspeak v1.1 extentions.
Improved map drawing performance in some situations.
Fixed 3D View not showing detail from supplemental maps.
Fixed waypoint and geocache symbols not updating on the map after being changed.
Fixed issue where the Colorado would temporarily stop responding after a spell search.
Fixed issue with elevation over time plot.
Fixed issue with position format not saving over power cycles.
Fixed issue with display of selected location config field.
Ver. 2.60 - 7/17/2008
Added ability to turn elevation shading off, included in user profile settings.
Added ability to log a comment with geocaching Field Notes.
Added ability to save map selections to user profile settings.
Added compass setting to saved user profile settings.
Added tracback along current track.
Added ability to determine public land survey or USGS Quad name for Topo 24k HD cartography.
Added progress bar during software updates.
Added error message when the max number of geocache or gpx files is exceeded.
Added ability to search near a map point.
Added ability to use the map to add a point to a route.
Fixed shutdown when deleting a waypoint from the map.
Improved odometer distance calculation.
Improved Wherigo engine.
Improved backlight behavior.
Improved compass / GPS heading autoswitch behavior.
Improved keyboard behavior in address & intersection searches.
Improved behavior in low battery state.
Improved behavior of turn-by-turn route recalculations.
Improved map drawing to eliminate redraws when not necessary.
Improved map drawing to reduce partial map draws.
Improved map drawing to enhance appearance of trails.
Improved usability of WGS84 by listing as a datum rather than just a spheroid.
Improved automatic track archiving when archiving very lengthy activity segments.
Improved button behavior when logging geocache attempt.
Improved stopwatch timing.
Improved distance precision when reviewing a point and tracks.
Improved inter-tidal color in non-marine colors.
Improved readability of geocache_visit.txt.
Increased maximum number of GPX files processed to 200.
Corrected guidance text to not truncate streets when not necessary.
Corrected behavior of proximity alarms in custom points of interest.
Corrected potential issues that prevented user alarm from sounding.
Corrected map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Corrected potential issue when attempting to delete profiles.
Corrected issue that generated extra waypoints at poweron when 'Mark Waypoint' was the first listed shortcut.
Corrected potential issue preventing 'Waypoints' from being listed in 'Where to?'.
Corrected issue that prevented poor signal strength messages from disappearing if a fix was achieved.
Corrected calculated issue that prevented complete display of large numbers.
Corrected specified schema path for GPX files.
Corrected Dutch keyboard to include 'Z' for address searches.
Corrected User Grid to retain settings between power cycles.
Corrected User Grid to allow 'E' and 'W' for longitude origin entry.
Corrected shutdown issue when unit has empty Saved.gpx file.
Corrected issue of missing active route when you select 'GO' from the full screen map in geocache mode.
Corrected issue when selecting a custom poi from the recent found list after it is removed from the system.
Corrected issue when selecting units on the stopwatch page using non-English languages.
Corrected issue when you spell a geocache and the list doesn't reduce when the keyboard auto-pops.
Corrected issue where you can't get to a hint for a geocache once you set it to found then back to unfound.
Corrected issue where the chart information option would show up incorrectly.
Corrected duplicate entries in the other menu when in page loop mode.
Corrected external power lost message in non-English languages.
Corrected issue with waypoint symbol selection shutdown.
Corrected issue where the unit will hang when you try to restore a Wherigo cartridge.
Corrected potential shutdown going to mass storage mode when you have custom POI's loaded.
Corrected issues with Cyrillic characters.
Ver. 2.40 - 2/18/2008
Improved acquisition time in certain circumstances.
Improved power on time.
Improved backlight support.
Improved support for NiMH batteries.
Improved Wherigo player.
Added ability to show and review geocaches on the map.
Added ability to log geocaches as found.
Increased maximum geocache count to 2000.
Added support for BlueChart currents.
Added ability to view extended information for custom POI's.
Added ability for turn preview beep to reset the backlight timeout.
Corrected map to display road labels.
Corrected map to display small towns.
Corrected map to not change orientation when beginning pan mode.
Corrected metric nautical setting to display appropriate map scale.
Support for Colorado Field Notes, at geocaching.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 1/22/2008
Added setting to turn off the compass.
Alarm clock will not change your backlight if it is already on.
Low battery warning shows on powerup when appropriate.
Improved DEM shading with supplemental maps.
Fixed marine colors for depth soundings and active track.
Added ability to view extended chart information and chart notes.
Improve share wirelessly connection.
Ver. 2.20
Fixed potential shutdown when using partially discharged alkaline batteries and significant amounts of backlight.
Improved backlight usability.
Corrected potential memory leak on altimeter page.
Corrected issue that changed map setting to north up if reviewing a point on the map.
Changed the automotive view angle to match automotive products.
Added ability to exit compass calibration if calibration fails.
Improved performance and error handling of Share Wirelessly application.
Corrected tone of route turn warnings.
Added height and depth information on review pages if the information is available (related to marine maps).
Corrected drawing of spot soundings.
Improved drawing of satellite imagery in 400i and 400c.


Dakota (WebUpdater)
Ver. 5.80 - 10/09/2013
Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors (Dakota 20).
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Geocaching - Active dashboard.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.70 - 08/20/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote (Dakota 20). Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Ver. 5.60 - 01/21/2013
Fixed shutdown that could occur when using elevation plot while in auto-route navigation.
Fixed date for marked MOB waypoints.
Fixed issue writing correct temperature data to track logs.
Ver. 5.50 - 09/20/2012
Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
Fixed potential issue with reporting tempe temperature data.
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Ver. 5.40 - 09/14/2012
Fix potential system hang or crash when powering on.
Fixed Photo Viewer photo rotation for Dakota 20.
Fixed incorrect display of 'Memory Full' error message associated with the loading of particular map sets.
Ver. 5.30 - 08/29/2012
Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Ver. 5.20 - 02/20/2012
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Ver. 5.10 - 01/11/2012
Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html).
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps.
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart® g2 depth points from the map page.
Ver. 4.90 - 11/16/2011
Added Photo Viewer application (go to Setup -> Main Menu to add to the current profile).
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Updated the Geocaching - Nearest dashboard.
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions.
Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches to not import.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.
Ver. 4.70 - 08/23/2011
Fixed issue introduced in 4.60 where raster maps would be drawn as fully transparent (this issue affected BirdsEye, Garmin Custom Maps, and Garmin GB Discoverer maps).
Ver. 4.60 - 08/19/2011
Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files.
Ver. 4.30 - 05/22/2011
Fixed issue with the color of the line at the top of the elevation plot.
Fixed issue where custom POI images would not show up in the review page.
Fixed occasional issue related to the alarm clock.
Ver. 4.10 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed issue with profiles and the fields on the map page.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly.
Fixed an issue with having too many custom symbols on the device.
Fixed an issue where the second page of custom symbols could not be viewed.
Fixed an issue with renaming a waypoint immediately after creating it.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
Ver. 4.04 beta - 05/06/2011
Fixed issues relating to WAAS performance.
Fixed issue where the device would not regain a GPS signal after losing the GPS signal in a tunnel.
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
Fixed an issue where the enabled/disabled option for custom maps could not be changed when two or more BirdsEye Satellite Imagery providers were on the device.
Fixed an issue where the device would not beep when approaching a destination while routing off-road.
Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.02 beta - 04/08/2011
Fixed shutdown when selecting an option on the 'Where To?' page that was introduced with 4.01 beta.
Fixed the slow rendering time of the 'About' page that was introduced with 4.01 beta.
Fixed a bug introduced in 4.01 beta where JNX settings were not being saved for each profile.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.01 beta - 03/14/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed issue with profiles and the fields on the map page.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.82 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.81 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.80 - 12/03/2010
Improved behavior of Dakota 20's save always mode for barometric pressure trending.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.70 - 11/05/2010
Fixed shutdown related to the current track that occurred after updating the software.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.
Ver. 3.60 - 10/27/2010
Removed setup options for chirp from Dakota 10, which does not support wireless communication.
Ver. 3.50 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Dakota 20).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Fixed issue with Sight 'N Go and user north reference (Dakota 20).
Ver. 3.40 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
Fixed issue where tracks could not be disabled from the map.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Fixed occasional shutdown when turning off a marine alarm.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added import indicator for gpx files.
Added multicaching support.
Added periodic track archiving.
Added track review page improvements.
Improved keyboard responsiveness.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed issue with stuck route button.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed shutdown on About Page.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.
Ver. 3.15 Beta - 08/12/2010
Fixed issue from 3.14 with Garmin BirdsEye and Garmin Custom Maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.14 Beta - 08/11/2010
Added multicaching support.
Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added periodic track archiving (See http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/getting-more-with-automatic-track-archiving.html for more information).
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added import indicator for gpx files.
Added track review page improvements.
Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com
Ver. 3.12 Beta - 06/04/2010
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Improved keyboard responsiveness.
Ver. 3.11 Beta - 05/28/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Improved WAAS performance.
Improved speed, trip odometer, and stopped/moving time data fields while in low velocity.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Ver. 3.10 - 05/21/2010
Fixed issue with editing waypoints.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/10/2010
Fixed top keyboard row.
Fixed external power lost message.
Fixed shutdown while saving a track.
Fixed update message when using certain marine map cards.
Ver. 2.90 - 04/13/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed issue changing marine map modes.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed crash while saving a track.
Ver. 2.80 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Added mmHg pressure units.
Added support for Riyadh time zone.
Added ability to change active track color.
Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display.
Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support.
Corrected issue with GPS acquisition on certain units.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/17/2010
Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.
Ver. 2.61 Beta - 02/15/2010
Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Ver. 2.60 - 01/28/2010
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
Corrected issues with marine POI.
Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/12/2010
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation.Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 2.41 Beta - 12/22/2009
Introduced Dashboard options to Compass and Map pages.
Added new Compass, Elevation Plot, Geocaching-Active, and Stopwatch dashboard options.
Added ability to display upcoming active route or track elevation plot in blue on the Elevation Plot page and dashboard.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 2.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Increased data field font sizes.
Ver. 2.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.20 - 09/01/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Added support for GPS firmware 3.70.
Added support for GPI routes.
Improved compass responsiveness.
Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw.
Fixed issue where track names could not be changed and deleted tracks would not be updated in GPX files.
Fixed issue where CDI (Course) mode compass did not show intermediate compass values between North and East.
Fixed issue with address wizard not searching in the correct city.
Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format.
Fixed potential issue during power on.


Montana 700/700i/750i
Ver. 23.20 - 02/27/2025
Fixed missing labels on the map.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 23.10 - 01/22/2025
Fixed crash on map when reviewing certain map points.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 22.70 - 11/25/2024
Fixed potential crash when reviewing a route on the map.
Improved features related to Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed issue with selecting map points in Ukrainian language.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 20.50 - 10/03/2024
Improved features related to Outdoor Maps+.
Improved inReach Weather to a single request type.
Fixed issue with vertical speed data field showing letters instead of arrows.
Fixed issue with marine alarms not persisting after a power cycle.
Fixed issue where screen automatically unlocked.
Removed support for Facebook and Twitter contacts.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.20 - 04/25/2024
Fixed potential issue displaying Satellite Imagery toggle.
Fixed potential issue with pause events in FIT activity files.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.00 - 02/01/2024
Fixed a potential issue downloading Satellite Imagery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.90 - 01/17/2024
Added available SD card space to map manager.
Improved features related to OM+.
Fixed potential issues with expedition mode.
Fixed inability to remove CIQ content through Garmin Express.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.10 - 08/25/2023
Added available filesystem space to Map Manager.
Added "New Layers Available" message for OM+.
Improved accuracy of area calculation.
Fixed potential issue waking from expedition mode.
Fixed potential issue rendering emojis.
Fixed potential issue with Spell Search.
Fixed potential issue recalculating route.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.70 - 06/07/2023
Added ability to edit existing map downloads.
Added a Bulgarian keyboard.
Fixed several issues related to Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed potential issue with routing calculation.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.50 - 03/29/2023
Added support for Garmin Messenger App.
Added inReach post messaging UI.
Added support for inReach group messaging.
Added support for upgrading from inReach Presets to Check-Ins.
Added option to turn on/off course alerts (Setup > Routing).
Added ability to rename map downloads.
Added ability to download maps directly from the map page.
Added ability to select starting location for map downloads.
Improved behavior of some applications when added to the favorites toolbar.
Improved maximum number of downloads in Outdoor Maps+.
Improved reliability of Outdoor Maps+ downloads.
Fixed geocache spell search "near a city".
Fixed potential 'No results found' issue when searching using postal codes.
Fixed potential unresponsive option menu when attempting to save a map point.
Fixed potential issue toggling map layers.
Fixed potential empty row in Configure Raster Maps.
Fixed potential issue reviewing JNX files.
Fixed potential issue showing incorrect plan details.
Fixed potential issue causing camera app to exit.
Fixed potential "Can't Authenticate Maps" prompt.
Fixed potential issue getting stuck or crashing while loading maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.20 - 01/06/2023
Fixed graphical glitch when changing orientation on map toggles page.
Fixed potential crash while reloading maps.
Fixed photos not rotating properly when changing orientation.
Fixed wrong loading bar being drawn while loading tracks.
Improved estimated download size for raster imagery.
Fixed potential issue with units not being able to connect to servers.
Fixed potential issue with not being able to update GPS firmware.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.10 - 11/30/2022
Fixed potential issue with satellite imagery toggle not working.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.80 - 11/14/2022
Added support for the Outdoor Maps+ Subscription. This can be found in the new Map Manager main menu application which replaces BirdsEye Direct. BirdsEye Direct can be found inside Outdoor Maps+ by pressing the Add Satellite Imagery option.
Added support for updating the address of a message received from an unknown address.
Fixed possible issue with DogTrack information.
Fixed possible issue with searching for waypoints near a city.
Fixed possible issue causing a route calculation to not finish.
Fixed possible issue where route distance was incorrect inside Where To menu.
Fixed possible issue where auto-pause notification does not clear.
Fixed possible issue where auto-saved tracks were not found.
Fixed possible map freeze after searching for all POIs.
Fixed possible issue importing Basecamp routes with waypoints.
Fixed possible slow map drawing when using large text sizes.
Fixed Ukrainian keyboard.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 10.90 - 02/02/2022
Fixed possible issues with expedition mode.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 10.80 - 12/28/2021
Added timeout to on/off course alerts.
Improved responsiveness on the Active Route page.
Fixed issues searching for address numbers with more than 6 characters.
Fixed possible shutdown when downloading Birdseye Direct images.
Fixed possible shutdown when creating a Round-Trip Route.
Fixed possible error message when adding a via point to a route.
Fixed issues drawing icons in Marine maps.
Fixed issues where off course alerts would not dismiss properly.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 10.50 - 11/02/2021
Added support for creating courses. Courses can be navigated point to point like a track, or using map data like a route.
Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore. Requires updated Garmin Explore app.
Added ability to convert routes and tracks to courses.
Added ability to pair to Garmin Explore without first pairing to GCM. Requires updated Garmin Explore app.
Added option to search for POIs near a selected city.
Added on course and off course alerts to track navigation.
Improved calorie calculations when driving.
Improved GPS performance at low speeds.
Fixed issues using Garmin Express to manage maps on the device.
Fixed possible shutdown in save track portion.
Fixed possible invalid elevation in inReach message details.
Fixed issue selecting the first point on the active route page.
Fixed pressure labels for hectopascals.
Fixed possible issues with live geocache lists.
Fixed volume jumping on the music controls page.
Fixed menu button on the music controls page.
Fixed screen lock when backlight is at 0.
Fixed possible issue with missing track stats in GPX files.
Fixed issue where archived tracks could not be deleted.
Fixed issue with LiveTrack data not being sent correctly.
Fixed issue with preview pressure.
Fixed recording with expedition mode when auto-start is off.
Fixed black track color on track review page in night mode.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.20 - 08/02/2021
Added CIQ 3.2 support.
Added missing Arabic keyboard character.
Added proximity alert tones when using Bluetooth headset.
Fixed potential issue where device could not open files.
Fixed potential issue with route calculations.
Fixed potential shutdown when selecting a recorded activity.
Fixed potential map flashing when mounted on a motorcycle.
Fixed potential issue where distance to a waypoint on the map is incorrect.
Fixed issue where elapsed time is incorrect after saving an activity.
Fixed issue where some POIs would not appear on the Where To page.
Ver. 8.40 - 05/14/2021
Added inReach message interval and message settings to profiles.
Improved draw times on list pages.
Fixed possible issues with Explore sync.
Fixed possible shutdown during BirdsEye Direct downloads.
Fixed prompted data reset when clearing a track.
Fixed missing Arabic characters.
Fixed possible issues starting recording if inReach is not activated.
Fixed layout issue on active route page.
Fixed possible panning issue on altimeter page.
Fixed possible issues launching current activity page from recording history page.
Fixed possible issue with missing start time data in recorded activities.
Fixed possible issue with incorrect track distances when using expedition mode.
Fixed possible shutdown using inReach remote.
Ver. 7.10 - 11/30/2020
Added support for starting navigation from the Explore app.
Added support for composing a message to an address received in an inReach text message.
Added German sharp s (eszett) as a hold key option for lower case s on the keyboard.
Added ability to disable barometer.
Added the ability to sort tracks in the track manager by whether or not they are shown on the map.
Improved data sizing of large data fields.
Fixed issue where weather map would not center on currently active location.
Fixed issue with highlight when selecting a track to review.
Fixed issues that could occur when adding new weather locations.
Fixed issue with warning message when minimum ascent routing type is selected but not supported by current maps.
Fixed issue that could occur when Virb Remote is set as a favorite.
Fixed issue with compass heading setting not persisting though a power down.
Fixed issue with setting of virb remote camera settings.
Fixed issue causing inconsistent round trip routing distance estimates.
Fixed issue with custom waypoint symbol drawing.
Ver. 6.40 - 10/19/2020
Added a lock icon on confirmation pages to clarify auto-lock status.
Added configurable fields on the corners of the map page.
Added a 'note' option for logging geocaches.
Added the ability for the measure distance function to start at any point.
Added Rain mode to Touch Sensitivity settings.
Added custom patterned lines for other road types.
Added wifi icon flash on status page/status bar when wifi is enabled but not connected.
Improved map drawing times.
Improved filename time formats.
Improved inReach activation prompts.
Improved swiping on the status page.
Fixed issue with the wifi status not updating.
Fixed issue with 'track up' and 'north up' map orientations.
Fixed issue with manual route transitions.
Fixed issue with the tabs/status bar flashing on the geocache page.
Fixed issue with zoom levels on round trip routing pages.
Fixed issue with getting a false max number of photos exceeded message.
Fixed issue with Explore sync and map settings.
Fixed display issue with CIQ apps and widgets in landscape orientation.
Fixed issue with auto-zoom on the weather map.
Fixed issue with copy-as-reversed fit activity stats.
Fixed issue with truncation of a data field on the trip computer page.
Fixed issue with mounting SD cards formatted on Mac computers.
Fixed possible shutdowns when using Birdseye imagery.
Fixed Express sync errors due to empty current activity file.
Fixed 'off road' label for routes that were not off road.
Fixed issues with geocaches not showing up when attempting to program a chirp.
Fixed issues with truncated translations.
Fixed issue with overlapping text in the geocache info box.
Fixed issue with the 'Go' button not appearing on some routes.
Fixed issue with geocache filters turning back on automatically.
Fixed a potential for a shutdown on the map page.
Fixed issue with adding Via points.
Fixed issue with flashing in the photo viewer.
Fixed issue with potential shutdowns when navigating tracks.
Fixed display issue with lock icon not showing up on secure wifi networks in night mode.
Fixed an issue that could lead to a shutdown when sorting photos by date in photo viewer.
Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarm causing slow start up times with .ggz files loaded.
Fixed issue with slow start up after deleting .ggz files.
Fixed issue with the widget page indicators occasionally blinking on the status page.
Fixed issue with text alignment for inReach messages.
Fixed issue where touchscreen firmware could fail to load. Firmware will continue to load without needing user input on the next power cycle.
Ver. 6.40 Beta - 10/16/2020
Fixed an issue where touchscreen firmware could fail to load. Firmware will continue to load without needing user input on the next power cycle. Please contact Product Support for assistance installing this update. Additional instructions are provided in the folder 'FOR-USERS-WITH-UNRESPONSIVE-TOUCHSCREEN.'
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.30 - 09/14/2020
Added persistence of Units settings within profiles.
Improved map movement when auto zooming and moving while navigating.
Fixed various translation issues.
Fixed issue with map drag when starting drag in a dashboard.
Fixed issues with hourly temperature display in Active Weather.
Fixed issues with position format setting string precision.
Fixed issue with geocache log length restriction in keyboard.
Fixed issue with display of ETE data fields on trip computer.
Fixed issue with 'send' button when programming a chirp and sending a geocache.
Fixed potential time zone issue when selecting a day in the Calendar.
Fixed issue with Explore Waypoints having incorrect times.
Fixed issue with night time speed limits showing incorrectly.
Fixed issue where destination would incorrectly change if switching routing calculation method while direct routing.
Fixed issue where invalid characters where being allowed in Activity names.
Fixed issue with Bluetooth pairing for some iPhone models.
Ver. 4.20 - 08/12/2020
Added Collections Manager.
Added confirmation prompt to 'Reposition Here' for a waypoint in waypoint manager.
Added red led blink when battery is low.
Added page indicator to trip computer when trip computer has more than one page of data fields.
Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live.
Added geocache proximity alerts.
Added battery percentage to the status bar.
Improved birdseye download speed and speed estimates.
Improved inReach contact selection indication.
Improved keyboard to auto-shift after newline is entered.
Improved ability to touch north arrow on map.
Improved mark waypoint page.
Fixed various translation issues.
Fixed page flow issue after exiting wifi page after having accessed it via the status page.
Fixed issue with 'View Map' from the route planner elevation plot.
Fixed issue causing duplicate birdseye downloads to show up in the birdseye list.
Fixed issues with automatic wifi toggling on flashlight page.
Fixed issue with map zoom level resetting after having accessed active weather from the status page.
Fixed geocache name and icon overlap in geocache dashboard.
Fixed tide chart UI issues.
Fixed issue where power button would initiate navigation when viewing Chirp information.
Fixed label centering on keyboard.
Fixed issues with photo viewer.
Ver. 3.10 - 08/05/2020
Initial release.


Montana 610/680
Ver. 3.50 - 10/15/2019
Fixed potential issue with GPS+GLONASS.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 02/11/2019
Added elevation to waypoints created on the map page.
Fixed possible issue with geocache filter in non-English languages.
Fixed issue where address search was showing up for some non-routable maps.
Fixed possible issue with Current Track app on the Favorites dashboard.
Fixed issue where unit could not exit charging page.
Ver. 3.30 - 10/09/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 3.20 - 02/27/2018
Corrects issue with reported battery capacity.
Ver. 3.10 - 11/28/2017
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Ver. 3.00 - 11/10/2017
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Ver. 2.90 - 06/29/2017
Fixed possible display corruption.
Ver. 2.80 - 04/18/2017
Fixed possible shutdown when creating automotive routes with certain maps.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/28/2017
Fixed issue where touching the screen would wake up the unit when it was in battery save mode.
Fixed possible freeze when the unit was in mass storage mode and then unplugged.
Ver. 2.60 - 11/22/2016
Fixed issue where the trip computer total time was not being reset when the 'reset both track and trip data' option was selected.
Fixed intermittent issue where device was not recognized for mass storage when connected via USB.
Fixed issue where waypoint time would show 'am' for waypoints marked as 12:xx pm.
Fixed the Waas 'D' indicator on the GPS page to allow the letter to draw.
Fixed issue where the 'Track On' shortcut would not start the track log.
Ver. 2.50 - 07/22/2016
Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > Interface).
Ver. 2.40 - 02/16/2016
Fixed issue with incorrect trip computer time.
Fixed issue with track points being recorded while tracking was paused.
Fixed heart rate related data fields.
Fixed issue with wrong road signs being shown in certain countries.
Ver. 2.30 - 11/19/2015
Added ETRS89 Datum.
Fixed issue with importing Adventures from sd cards.
Fixed possible issue when viewing routes on map.
Fixed incorrect geocache terrain score on map dashboard.
Ver. 2.10 - 08/31/2015
Initial release.


Montana 600/650
Ver. 7.60 - 02/11/2019
Fixed issue where unit could not exit charging page.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.50 - 10/09/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 7.40 - 12/04/2017
Fixed possible lockup during Points of Interest searches.
Ver. 7.30 - 04/18/2017
Fixed possible shutdown when creating automotive routes with certain maps.
Ver. 7.20 - 02/28/2017
Fixed issue where touching the screen would wake up the unit when it was in battery save mode.
Fixed possible freeze when the unit was in mass storage mode and then unplugged.
Ver. 7.10 - 11/17/2016
Fixed issue where waypoint time would show 'am' for waypoints marked as 12:xx pm.
Fixed issue where the trip computer total time was not being reset when the 'reset both track and trip data' option was selected.
Fixed intermittent issue where device was not recognized for mass storage when connected via USB.
Ver. 7.00 - 07/22/2016
Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > Interface).
Ver. 6.80 - 11/20/2015
Added ETRS89 datum.
Fixed possible issue with viewing a route on the map.
Fixed possible incorrect geocache terrain score on map.
Fixed date field in certain languages.
Ver. 6.50 - 07/15/2015
Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Ver. 6.40 - 01/06/2015
Fixed several track distance statistic issues.
Fixed waypoint distances being listed incorrectly for Waypoint Averaging.
Fixed certain alarm tones using the internal beeper instead of using the automotive mount speaker (when present).
Ver. 6.20 - 09/19/2014
Improved cartography support.
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present.
Ver. 6.10 - 07/07/2014
Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed issue with power off pressure trending.
Fixed issue with geocaching filter when the OpenCaching.com geocaching style is selected.
Ver. 5.90 - 04/07/2014
Improved average ascent and average descent data fields.
Improved vertical speed and grade data fields.
Ver. 5.70 - 02/07/2014
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Fixed possible issue with +/- buttons when using Sight N' Go.
Fixed possible issue with the Distance to Destination data field in nuvi mode.
Ver. 5.60 - 01/30/2014
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Fixed possible issue with +/- buttons when using Sight N' Go.
Fixed possible issue with the Distance to Destination data field in nuvi mode.
Ver. 5.40 - 09/25/2013
Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors.
Fixed Latvian keyboard.
Fixed issue with reordering the list of profiles in Setup > Profiles.
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing the Elevation Plot in landscape orientation.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a route in the Route Planner application.
Fixed possible shutdown when exiting the Photo Viewer application.
Fixed possible issue with the Geocaching dashboard.
Ver. 5.30 - 08/20/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Improved guidance text on the map when using certain maps.
Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.
Ver. 5.20 - 07/12/2013
Added Icelandic keyboard.
Ver. 5.10 - 06/13/2013
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved support for Garmin LakeVu HD cartography.
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp.
Ver. 5.00 - 05/30/2013
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Fixed uppercase Czech keyboard in landscape orientation.
Fixed 'Low Battery' message when using AA batteries and disconnecting from external power.
Fixed issue with waypoint deletion when results are filtered.
Fixed issue with using shortcuts to change routing activities.
Fixed issue with using shortcuts to change map statuses.
Fixed issue with certain shortcuts remaining highlighted after being selected.
Fixed issue with repeatedly changing the vehicle in map setup.
Fixed possible issue with 'Track Distance' data field not being reset.
Ver. 4.90 - 04/10/2013
Fixed issue with a data field in nuvi mode while navigating with the device in landscape orientation.
Fixed issue with overlapping text when reviewing certain geocaches.
Ver. 4.80 - 04/08/2013
Improved EXIF compass heading data in camera photos (650 and 650t models).
Fixed issue with changing profiles when the altimeter dashboard is active on the main menu.
Fixed issue with certain characters on the Czech or Polish keyboards in landscape orientation.
Fixed issue with shortcuts that enable or disable maps remaining highlighted after being selected.
Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
Fixed potential issue with renaming tracks or routes.
Fixed potential issue with viewing geocache descriptions in night mode.
Ver. 4.70 - 01/30/2013
Improved Ascent and Descent calculation.
Improved map performance in densely-populated urban areas.
Improved EXIF image direction data in camera photos (650 and 650t models).
Fixed potential issue with 'External Power Only' automatic mount detection option. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/the-need-for-speed.html#MountDetection) for more information.
Fixed issue where default vehicle names and default background image names were not being translated.
Fixed issue with trip odometer where distance between two tracks would be incorrectly added to the total distance.
Fixed potential issue where waypoint averaging would not create a correct waypoint gpx file.
Fixed issue with distorted battery icon when on landscape charging page and when charge reaches 100%.
Fixed potential issue with numerical keyboard in landscape orientation.
Ver. 4.60 - 09/20/2012
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
Fixed ability to use NMEA depth for waypoints and tracks.
Fixed display of geocache coordinates with non-default map datum.
Fixed position display on waypoint page.
Fixed overlapping position text for right to left languages.
Ver. 4.50 - 09/10/2012
Fixed intermittent shutdown when pressing the menu button on the map.
Fixed vertical spacing and font of the location data field.
Ver. 4.40 - 08/30/2012
Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Added ability to view multicolored satellites on the Satellite page.
Added ability to delete multiple waypoints.
Added ability to clear the Recent Finds list.
Improved load times for geocache descriptions.
Ver. 4.20 - 06/12/2012
Added ability to sort waypoints alphabetically.
Improved search speed in Where To? menus.
Fixed review of individual route points through the Route Planner.
Fixed issue with the Glide Ratio data field.
Fixed occasional map display issue when using Topo Deutschland 2012 Pro or Garmin TransAlpin 2012 Pro.
Ver. 4.10 - 05/25/2012
Added new route activity types and improved BaseCamp compatibility. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/05/get-active-with-garmin.html) for more information.
Added symbol filtering to Where To? > Waypoints and Waypoint Manager.
Added ability to toggle map between Track Up and North Up by touching the North arrow.
Added ability to set a via point while navigating a calculated route.
Added ability to remove the red pin while panning the map.
Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Improved touch screen responsiveness.
Improved font sizes for Arabic and Farsi languages.
Improved camera white balance.
Fixed issues with support for Canada BlueChart g2 maps.
Fixed issue with NMEA.
Fixed issue with track distance data field when track logging is off.
Fixed issue with track log naming when using BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with geocache visits in Calendar application.
Fixed issue with charging indication when unit is fully charged.
Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles.
Fixed issue where current geocache description review would reset to top after leaving page.
Fixed issue with changing date on Tide reviews.
Fixed issue where imported points from Garmin POI Loader would not alert user after a Profile change.
Fixed potential shutdown caused by altimeter calibration.
Fixed Where To? > Address searching.
Fixed possible shutdown caused by the Small Data Fields dashboard.
Fixed 'Go' button in chirp details.
Fixed orientation change when viewing Help.
Fixed shutdown caused by sorting Photo Viewer multiple times.
Ver. 4.04 beta - 05/18/2012
Fixed issue with WAAS correction data.
Fixed issue with empty map list directly after power on.
Fixed potential shutdown caused by altimeter calibration.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.03 beta - 05/04/2012
Improved map draw speed.
Fixed setup of Main Menu and Drawer.
Fixed North Arrow touchable accuracy when using nüvi dashboard.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.02 beta - 05/02/2012
Fixed issue where imported points from Garmin POI Loader would not alert user after a Profile change.
Fixed issue with changing date on Tide reviews.
Fixed issue where current geocache description review would reset to top after leaving page.
Fixed issue with flashing Elevation Plot while following a track.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.01 beta - 04/27/2012
Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.99 beta - 04/25/2012
Improved touchable accuracy of red pin removal.
Fixed issues with Direct Routing.
Fixed routing behavior after changing Activity type during an active route.
Fixed issue causing Routing Avoidance selections not to be saved.
Fixed issues when disconnecting from mass storage.
Fixed issues with map set selections across Profiles.
Fixed issue causing 'Use' button to not display on the map.
Fixed display of waypoint icons in Recent Finds list.
Fixed issue with Favorites menu caused by changing Profiles and restarting unit.
Fixed issue with main menu dashboard caused by changing Profiles via shortcut on main menu.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.98 beta - 04/18/2012
Added ability to remove the red pin while panning the map.
Added ability to set a via point while navigating a calculated route.
Added new route activity types.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Improved camera white balance.
Improved Arabic fonts.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from Basecamp (identical maps required).
Fixed Where To? > Address bug that would prevent finding an address.
Fixed issue related to not ignoring first screen press after backlight times out.
Fixed shutdown related to a shortcut that locks a specific orientation.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.97 beta - 03/27/2012
Fixed issue with Trip Computer setup.
Fixed issue with North Arrow map orientation toggle.
Fixed inability to select turn/guidance information on map while in nuvi mode and navigating.
Fixed issue resulting in bad point information on the map.
Fixed issue with reviewing a list of multiple points from the map.
Fixed 'Go' button on chirp details page.
Fixed issue with charging indication when unit is fully charged.
Fixed issue with list controls incorrectly appearing enabled.
Fixed Photo Viewer when language is set to Arabic.
Fixed issue with 'lock on road' setting not saving during a power cycle.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.96 beta - 03/16/2012
Added ability to toggle map between Track Up and North Up by touching the North arrow.
Improved ability to select the geocache photos button when reviewing a geocache.
Fixed issue with viewing the Elevation/Distance plot when routing.
Fixed issue with Go button not showing up on map when viewing certain Where To? points.
Fixed issue causing a freeze when adding certain items to the Main Menu or Drawer.
Fixed issue with help files shutting down the device.
Fixed orientation change when viewing help.
Fixed issue causing a freeze when configuring the power key.
Fixed 'Go' button in chirp details.
Fixed possible shutdown caused by the Small Data Fields dashboard.
Fixed Where To? > Address searching.
Fixed issues with spell searching: spell city, geocache name, etc.
Fixed point selection on the Elevation Plot.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.94 beta - 03/08/2012
Fixed issues causing crashes with 3.93 beta release.
Fixed issue with geocache visits in calendar application.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.93 beta - 03/06/2012
Added symbol filtering to Where To? > Waypoints and Waypoint Manager.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Improved touch screen responsiveness.
Improved font sizes for Arabic and Farsi languages.
Fixed issues with support for Canada BlueChart g2 maps.
Fixed issue with NMEA.
Fixed issue with track distance data field when track logging is off.
Fixed issue with track log naming when using BaseCamp.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.90 - 02/10/2012
Fixed possible software hang with 'white screen' when powering unit off in mount.
Fixed Address/Intersection searching when set to French language.
Ver. 3.80 - 01/11/2012
Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html).
Improved the readability of the scale text on the course deviation indicator (CDI) while in night mode.
Fixed issue with downloading certain voices from the Garmin Garage.
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart g2 depth points from the map page.
Fixed issue with NMEA In.
Ver. 3.70 - 12/23/2011
Added new configurable data field options: Alarm Timer (from alarm clock page), Automotive Turn (lane assist), Avg. Lap, Compass Heading, Current Lap, Date, Elevation Above Ground, GPS Elevation, GPS Heading, Grade (must be moving), Lap Distance, Laps, Last Lap, Location of Destination, None (blank field), Stopwatch Timer, Total Lap, Track Distance (reset when current track is cleared), Vertical Dist. to Dest, Vertical Dist. to Next. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/12/configurable-data-fields.html) for more information.
Added data field categories.
Added trip computer setup for additional configurability (this includes adding multiple trip computer pages).
Improved elevation data stored in track logs.
Improved serial support.
Improved Arabic keyboard.
Improved display of configurable data fields in night mode.
Fixed 3D View to rotate based on compass heading.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches not to import.
Fixed issue with entering the next stage of a geocache while the Routing Activity is set to Prompted.
Fixed an issue that could occur while reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed potential issue that could occur while reviewing certain photos.
Fixed potential issue related to shortcuts and orientation change.
Fixed potential issue related to setting custom background images.
Fixed potential issue with entering a street number during an address search.
Fixed issues with NMEA output using the AMPS Rugged Mount.
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
Ver. 3.68 beta - 12/20/2011
Fixed issue with power off barometric pressure trending.
Fixed issue with barometric pressure plot when stationary.
Fixed issue with display when entering USB mass storage.
Fixed issue with current lap data field in dashboards.
Improved Arabic keyboard.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.67 beta - 12/09/2011
Improved display of configurable data fields in night mode.
Fixed issue where barometer and compass data was not reported in demo mode.
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.66 beta - 12/01/2011
Fixed issue with mount profile setup.
Fixed issue where the compass would not work unless the unit had a satellite fix.
Fixed issue with Mac version of WebUpdater.
Fixed intermittent issue with map drawing.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.64 beta - 11/22/2011
Added full profile support for Trip Computer Setup.
Improved display of configurable data field categories.
Fixed issues with supported configurable data fields in the nuvi dashboard.
Fixed issues with NMEA output using the AMPS Rugged Mount.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.63 beta - 11/15/2011
Added new data fields: Alarm Timer (from alarm clock page), Automotive Turn (lane assist), Avg. Lap, Compass Heading, Current Lap, Date, Elevation Above Ground, GPS Elevation, GPS Heading, Grade (must be moving), Lap Distance, Laps, Last Lap, Location of Destination, None (blank field), Stopwatch Timer, Total Lap, Track Distance (reset when current track is cleared), Vertical Dist. to Dest, Vertical Dist. to Next.
Added data field categories.
Added trip computer setup for additional configurability. This includes adding multiple trip computer pages.
Improved elevation data stored in track logs.
Improved serial support.
Fixed 3D View to rotate based on compass heading.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches not to import.
Fixed issue with entering the next stage of a geocache while the Routing Activity is set to Prompted.
Fixed an issue that could occur while reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed potential issue that could occur while reviewing certain photos.
Fixed potential issue related to shortcuts and orientation change.
Fixed potential issue related to setting custom background images.
Fixed potential issue with entering a street number during an address search.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to MontanaBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.60 - 09/29/2011
Added option to configure power button. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/the-need-for-speed.html) for more information.
Added shortcut option to toggle certain settings. See TrailTech for more information.
Added option to set off route recalculation from Setup > Routing.
Added page indicator to main menu.
Added scrollbars to lists.
Added option to avoid or allow unpaved roads in pedestrian routing.
Fixed shutdowns related to data field dashboards on the main menu.
Fixed issues with incorrect number of menu items on main menu pages.
Fixed display of long geocache descriptions and logs.
Fixed geocache ratings overlapping descriptions.
Fixed issue where street search would incorrectly display No Results.
Fixed issue where compass would not work after the unit was removed from an automotive mount.
Fixed issue where the route distance could be incorrect.
Fixed issue where calendar left and right buttons were not always responsive.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 09/22/2011
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Increased maximum number of characters allowed in Address and POI searches.
Fixed possible shutdown with some shortcuts executed from the drawer.
Fixed possible shutdown on powerup with mount related profile changes.
Fixed inability to change data fields on status page dashboards.
Fixed display of photos on review pages.
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing a custom poi with a photo.
Fixed potential paging issues with long geocaches logs.
Ver. 3.40 - 09/08/2011
Fixed shutdown viewing routes on map.
Fixed satellite dashboard on the map.
Fixed issue where parts of map review page were not responsive to touch.
Fixed issue with right side controls where dashboard and icons could overlap on main menu.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue where background would not update correctly behind dashboards.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/02/2011
Fixed spanner mode prompt.
Fixed issues reviewing very long routes in route planner.
Fixed issue with disappearing dashboard on the main menu.
Fixed issue where selected dashboard would not show up unless page was exited and reentered.
Fixed issues with missing map scale.
Fixed shutdown related to proximity alarm POIs.
Added Large Data Field Dashboard.
Added Satellite Dashboard.
Added ability to sort photos On A Specific Date in Photo Viewer.
Added View Map button to Waypoint Manager > Edit waypoint.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/25/2011
Fixed display issues during spell searches.
Fixed ability to enable mapsets using shortcuts.
Fixed ability to mute or unmute volume using shortcuts.
Fixed issue with repeated anchor drag alarms.
Fixed issue where Move Waypoint could move the wrong waypoint.
Fixed issues with dashboards disappearing.
Fixed issues with Find Next Closest while geocaching.
Fixed issue where part of the map was unresponsive to touches.
Fixed issue where nuvi mode speed field could be red while not speeding.
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.
Added ability to add multiple points to a route without leaving the map.
Ver. 3.10 - 08/19/2011
Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
Added Restore Defaults option to setup pages.
Fixed issue where proximity alarms would not be audible.
Fixed issue that occurred with the altimeter page when using a 24-hour clock.
Fixed issue where the map would sometimes not refresh when using the active route page.
Fixed an issue where the dashboard would sometimes appear while panning on the map.
Fixed issue with saving tracks in area calculation page.
Fixed issue with highlighting of some shortcuts in the drawer.
Fixed issue with the keyboard layout in landscape orientation when the system language was set to French.
Fixed issues that sometimes occurred when exiting Where To? > Address or Where To? > Intersection.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
Ver. 2.80 - 08/10/2011
Fixed searching near a map point.
Fixed Add to Route feature in Waypoint Manager.
Fixed issues with incorrect dashboard showing on map when custom dashboards are enabled.
Fixed issues navigating using a shortcut when prompted routing is enabled.
Fixed Coordinates menu item.
Fixed Where To items on the main menu.
Fixed shortcuts that switch profiles.
Added ability to enable and disable BirdsEye providers using shortcuts.
Ver. 2.70 - 07/29/2011
Fixed issue that could cause the main menu's dashboard to disappear.
Fixed issue with the photo viewer when there are no photos on the device.
Fixed issue involving setting the units for proximity alerts.
Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files.
Fixed issue where the geocaching dashboard would occasionally display incorrect terrain and difficulty levels.
Fixed issue that occasionally occurred when entering the camera page (650 and 650t models).
Fixed sporadic camera artifacts (650 and 650t models).
Fixed issue involving creating a waypoint with a proximity alarm from a geocache.
Ver. 2.60 - 07/12/2011
Improved camera Low Light Mode (650 and 650t).
Improved route recalculations with 24K TOPO maps.
Fixed intermittent voice issues when navigating.
Fixed issues with orientation lock after a power cycle.
Fixed intermittent issues with Address and Intersection searches.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/29/2011
Improved manual calibration of compass.
Fixed pressure trending while unit is powered off.
Fixed issues with Daily Track Archiving.
Updated Track Auto-Archiving naming convention.
Fixed intermittent problem when changing a Profile from a Shortcut.
Fixed finding of Address or Intersection using TOPO 24K maps.
Ver. 2.40 - 06/14/2011
Improved searching for Addresses and Intersections.
Fixed potential shutdown when leaving Recently Found list.
Fixed shutdown when navigating 'To Beginning' of GPI route.
Fixed shutdown when performing a mount-related Profile change while powering up.


Monterra
Ver. 4.10 - 08/06/2015
Added a notification sound when approaching route vias in direct nav mode.
Added access to Android recovery menu by holding volume down during startup.
Improved map rendering speed when terrain layer is disabled.
Improved raster map rendering.
Improved stability when rapidly using pinch-to-zoom.
Improved POIs to show up to 1.2mi zoom level instead of 300ft.
Fixed issue with map layers sometimes panning at different rates.
Fixed issue with map zoom level not persisting across opening/closing the app.
Fixed grayscale Birdseye imagery drawing incorrectly.
Fixed issue with not being able to toggle off some non-basemap images.
Fixed issue with not showing icons for GPI points.
Fixed issue with not being able to tap custom POIs on map.
Fixed issue with direct routes limiting to only 50 points.
Fixed issue with compass always pointing north when navigating a track.
Fixed possible issue saving points in wrong hemisphere in certain languages.
Fixed issue with elevation dashboard and widget not centering on new data.
Fixed Mark Waypoint app not using adjusted elevation.
Fixed issue with map datum and spheroid not saving with profiles.
Fixed issue with routes not recalculating on profile change.
Fixed issue with speed alert POIs displaying incorrect speed.
Fixed issue with custom POI comments not linking URLs correctly.
Version 4.10_1.28
  Added a notification sound when approaching route vias in direct nav mode.
  Added access to Android recovery menu by holding volume down during startup.
  Improved map rendering speed when terrain layer is disabled.
  Improved raster map rendering.
  Improved stability when rapidly using pinch-to-zoom.
  Improved POIs to show up to 1.2mi zoom level instead of 300ft.
  Fixed issue with map layers sometimes panning at different rates.
  Fixed issue with map zoom level not persisting across opening/closing the app.
  Fixed grayscale Birdseye imagery drawing incorrectly.
  Fixed issue with not being able to toggle off some non-basemap images.
  Fixed issue with not showing icons for GPI points.
  Fixed issue with not being able to tap custom POIs on map.
  Fixed issue with direct routes limiting to only 50 points.
  Fixed issue with compass always pointing north when navigating a track.
  Fixed possible issue saving points in wrong hemisphere in certain languages.
  Fixed issue with elevation dashboard and widget not centering on new data.
  Fixed Mark Waypoint app not using adjusted elevation.
  Fixed issue with map datum and spheroid not saving with profiles.
  Fixed issue with routes not recalculating on profile change.
  Fixed issue with speed alert POIs displaying incorrect speed.
  Fixed issue with custom POI comments not linking URLs correctly.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 08/11/2014
Added mapping support for BlueChart g2, g2 Vision, and LakeVu maps.
Added marine search support to Where To? app.
Added anchor drag and off-course alarms when a marine map is installed.
Added Man Overboard app.
Added USGS 24k quad information to point review page.
Added toast notification on startup if a map could not be unlocked or authenticated.
Improved BirdsEye drawing.
Improved compass accuracy.
Fixed not showing boating ramp POIs on TOPO maps.
Fixed user-north compass mode to match other Garmin products.
Fixed arrow not showing on compass when navigating on a track.
Fixed always resetting track data on save.
Fixed some options incorrectly being visible for archived tracks.
Fixed map drawing issue when picking a point for proximity alarms.
Fixed not being able to filter waypoints by symbol after rotating device.
Fixed changes to routes being discarded after rotating device.
Fixed occasional issue when opening/importing GPX files.
Ver. 3.20 - 06/10/2014
Added two additional zoom levels at 20/30ft (5/10m).
Improved city search.
Improved map information bar dropdown behavior.
Fixed geocache size getting cut off on widget in certain languages.
Fixed saving waypoints in incorrect locations for certain Map Datums.
Fixed additional routing avoidance issues.
Fixed elevation plot not scrolling with new data.
Fixed possible issue if device started in a powered mount.
Fixed possible issue with User Grids in certain languages.
Fixed a drawing issue with certain patterned areas.
Fixed transparent maps not drawing with only the basemap enabled.
Fixed geocaching dashboard not switching to the closest geocache.
Fixed daily and weekly track auto-archive.
Fixed geocache filtering not respecting empty filters.
Fixed Where To? > Photos and Videos not updating with new photos.
Fixed various display issues with the Satellite app.
Ver. 2.90 - 05/05/2014
Added support for shaped routes created in BaseCamp.
Added 'search near city' to 'Where To?' menu.
Improved demo mode behavior.
Improved map browsing behavior.
Improved performance of Route Manager.
Improved handling of certain routing avoidances.
After installing this update, routing avoidances will be reset to defaults.
Fixed not displaying general route calculation errors.
Fixed city search not searching all installed maps.
Fixed British Grid coordinates only showing 9 digits.
Fixed black track logs appearing as cyan.
Fixed time zones not updating correctly with Daylight Saving Time.
Fixed some addresses having incorrect positions on map.
Fixed not respecting rotation lock in powered mount.
Fixed screen timeout inconsistencies.
Fixed Gallery app instability when sorting by location.
Fixed translation issues.
Ver. 2.20 - 10/29/2013
Initial release.


Oregon (WebUpdater)
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.18 beta - 05/06/2011
Fixed issues relating to WAAS performance.
Fixed issue where the device would not regain a GPS signal after losing the GPS signal in a tunnel.
Fixed an issue where the enabled/disabled option for custom maps could not be changed when two or more BirdsEye' Satellite Imagery providers were on the device.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.17 beta - 04/08/2011
Fixed shutdown when selecting an option on the 'Where To?' page that was introduced with 4.16 beta.
Fixed ANT connectivity issues that were introduced with 4.16 beta.
Fixed the slow rendering time of the 'About' page that was introduced with 4.16 beta.
Fixed a bug introduced in 4.16 beta where JNX settings were not being saved for each profile.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.85 Beta - 08/11/2010
Added multicaching support.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.82 Beta - 06/04/2010
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Fixed issue syncing with BaseCamp.
Ver. 3.81 Beta - 05/28/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Improved WAAS performance.
Improved speed, trip odometer, and stopped/moving time data fields while in low velocity.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Ver. 3.80 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to profiles.
Added screen calibration option to Oregon 200.
Fixed issue changing marine modes.
Fixed map display problems.
Ver. 3.70 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Added mmHg pressure units.
Added ability to change active track color.
Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display.
Ver. 3.60 - 01/28/2010
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
Corrected issues with marine POI.
Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.
Ver. 3.50 - 01/12/2010
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation.Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.42 Beta - 12/22/2009
Added date/time to Elevation Plot page when plot future is active.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Fixed issue where vehicle position would switch between actual and on-road locations.
Fixed issue where searching for a geocache from the Geocaching-Active widget would return to the map page without ever giving the option to navigate to the geocache.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.20 - 09/01/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Added support for GPS firmware 3.70.
Added support for GPI routes.
Improved compass responsiveness.
Fixed potential shutdown related to drawing 32-bit map points.
Fixed potential issues during power on.
Ver. 3.10 - 07/24/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added Man Overboard application.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added the ability to view geocache logs separate from the description.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Added POI subcategories.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved map zooming.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Improved automatic route recalculation.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mils.
Improved GPS performance at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved compass responsiveness in challenging GPS environments.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Improved Spanish keyboard.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Ver. 2.80 - 12/12/2008
Fixed 3D view not displaying.
Fixed shaded relief being set to 'Do Not Show'.
Added setting to change land cover text size.
Ver. 2.70 - 12/05/2008
Added support for Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Added ability to view marine chart notes for marine points.
Added ability to change the date for the tide and currents charts.
Added a display option in the setup menu to save battery power.
Fixed shutdown that can occur when you enter coordinates in demo mode.
Fixed a potential shutdown that can occur when panning the map that is showing satellite imagery.
Improved GPS accuracy when using WAAS.
Ver. 2.60 - 10/21/2008
Fixed issue that caused a shutdown during power on.
Added support for marine fishing, nautical, and off modes.
Added tide and current charts.
Added ability to access marine point information on the review page.
Made marine POIs available when panning the map.
Fixed issue when marking waypoints in the W Malayan RSO position format.
Added GDA 94 datum.
Added NAD 83 datum.
Improved user interface for waypoint location editing.
Added 'Coordinates' option to the 'Where To?' menu.
Improved position accuracy calculation.
Improved static position accuracy.
Ver. 2.50 - 9/11/2008
Fixed issue with barometric pressure.
Fixed issue with tide station data.
Fixed issue with elevation over time plot.
Ver. 2.40 - 9/04/2008
Improved accuracy of altimeter for large altitude changes.
Improved importing geocaches. When the same geocaches is in multiple files, the geocaches from the newer file (file modified time) will be imported.
Fixed text writing on top of itself in some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed freeze when loading some geocaches descriptions.
Fixed issues causing a 'Memory Full' warning message.
Fixed issues with power off pressure trending.
Ver. 2.30 - 8/20/2008
Added the ability to control the scale of the x and y axes of elevation plot. Tap the x-axis legend to zoom the x-axis. Tap the y-axis legend to zoom the y-axis.
Added panning and zooming to the image viewer.
Added ability to set position after pressing the go button when GPS is in Demo Mode.
Added option to add a point from the map in Route Planner.
Added option to search near a point on the map in Where To?.
Added preview of on-road routes in Route Planner.
Added option to save a geocaches as a waypoint.
Added error message when the maximum number of geocaches is exceeded (2000).
Added error message when the maximum number of gpx files is exceeded (200).
Added option to clear the current track from Track Manager.
Added support for downloading geocaches written using Groundspeak v1.1 extentions.
Added elevation plot type to user profiles.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved map drawing performance in some situations.
Improved handling of naming a waypoint the same as an existing waypoint.
Improved feedback when typing an invalid character into the keyboard.
Improved display of intermittent water areas.
Fixed 3D View not showing detail from supplemental maps.
Fixed 3D View occasionally not showing anything.
Fixed waypoint and geocache symbols not updating on the map after being changed.
Fixed Custom POIs not being removed from Recent Finds after the Custom POI database was deleted.
Fixed being unable to pan or zoom when reviewing a route.
Fixed issues with Cyrillic characters.
Fixed issue where the Oregon would temporally stop responding after a spell search.
Fixed issue where left map data field could get stuck on depth.
Fixed creating invalid gpx files after projecting a waypoint.
Fixed city coloring with CityNav 2009.
Fixed map getting stuck in north up mode after panning.
Fixed geocaches without names not being in the geocaches list.
Ver. 2.20 - 7/02/2008
Added support for customizing track colors.
Added support for custom POI alarms.
Improved track archiving.
Enabled map drawing above 75 degrees latitude.
Reduced boot time.
Added DEM shading setting to user profile.
Added alarm tone that cannot be turned off.
Improved high detail map drawing.


Oregon 200
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.15 beta - 08/18/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Fixed potential shutdown with custom POIs with custom symbols.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 beta - 08/07/2009
Fixed issues with thresholds used for auto compass switching.
Fixed issues with back button not appearing when editing a waypoint.
Ver. 3.12 beta - 07/30/2009
Improved GPS performance.
Expanded support for custom POIs.
Ver. 3.01 beta - 06/30/2009
Fixed improper shutdown.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.99 beta - 06/22/2009
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mills.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Ver. 2.98 beta - 05/15/2009
Report problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Fixed not acquiring signal from all satellites in view.
Changed EPE to be more dynamic in changing conditions.
Ver. 2.97 beta - 04/29/2009
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed map stopped drawing while autorouting.
Ver. 2.96 beta - 04/23/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added Man Overboard application.
Added the ability to view geocache logs separate from the description.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Report problems with software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.95 beta - 04/01/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added POI subcategories.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Fixed shutdown on the map.
Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles./td>
Ver. 2.94 beta - 03/25/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Note: After updating, the first GPS acquisition will take longer than normal. After the Oregon has been on long enough to collect the necessary GPS data, acquisition times will return to normal.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Fixed increased battery consumption and shutdowns in some units.
Ver. 2.93 beta - 03/06/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Improved GPS reception.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Fixed GB Discoverer map not displaying while zooming (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed roads not showing on maps with satellite imagery (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed map with no DEM data drawing with a gray background (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Ver. 2.86 beta - 02/03/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Imporved GPS performace at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved Custom POI database organization.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing a Tide or Current Point using Where To?
Fixed possible shutdown when searching for an address and selecting Search All cities.
Ver. 2.85 beta - 01/21/2009
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved map zooming.
Improved raster map appearance.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Fixed roads being shown on top of Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed track logging setting being changed when changing profiles while simulating GPS.


Oregon 300
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.15 beta - 08/18/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Fixed potential shutdown with custom POIs with custom symbols.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 beta - 08/07/2009
Fixed issues with thresholds used for auto compass switching.
Fixed issues with back button not appearing when editing a waypoint.
Ver. 3.12 beta - 07/30/2009
Improved GPS performance.
Expanded support for custom POIs.
Ver. 3.01 beta - 06/30/2009
Fixed improper shutdown.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.99 beta - 06/22/2009
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mills.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Ver. 2.98 beta - 05/15/2009
Report problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Fixed not acquiring signal from all satellites in view.
Changed EPE to be more dynamic in changing conditions.
Ver. 2.97 beta - 04/29/2009
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed map stopped drawing while autorouting.
Ver. 2.96 beta - 04/23/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added Man Overboard application.
Added the ability to view geocaches logs separate from the description.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Report problems with software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.95 beta - 04/01/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added POI subcategories.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Fixed shutdown on the map.
Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles.
Ver. 2.94 beta - 03/25/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Note: After updating, the first GPS acquisition will take longer than normal. After the Oregon has been on long enough to collect the necessary GPS data, acquisition times will return to normal.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Fixed increased battery consumption and shutdowns in some units.
Ver. 2.93 beta - 03/06/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Improved GPS reception.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Fixed GB Discoverer map not displaying while zooming (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed roads not showing on maps with satellite imagery (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed map with no DEM data drawing with a gray background (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Ver. 2.86 beta - 02/03/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Imporved GPS performace at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved Custom POI database organization.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing a Tide or Current Point using Where To?
Fixed possible shutdown when searching for an address and selecting Search All cities.
Ver. 2.85 beta - 01/21/2009
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved map zooming.
Improved raster map appearance.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Fixed roads being shown on top of Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed track logging setting being changed when changing profiles while simulating GPS.


Oregon 400t
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.15 beta - 08/18/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Fixed potential shutdown with custom POIs with custom symbols.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 beta - 08/07/2009
Fixed issues with thresholds used for auto compass switching.
Fixed issues with back button not appearing when editing a waypoint.
Ver. 3.12 beta - 07/30/2009
Improved GPS performance.
Expanded support for custom POIs.
Ver. 3.01 beta - 06/30/2009
Fixed improper shutdown.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.99 beta - 06/22/2009
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mills.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Ver. 2.98 beta - 05/15/2009
Report problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Fixed not acquiring signal from all satellites in view.
Changed EPE to be more dynamic in changing conditions.
Ver. 2.97 beta - 04/29/2009
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed map stopped drawing while autorouting.
Ver. 2.96 beta - 04/23/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added Man Overboard application.
Added the ability to view geocaches logs separate from the description.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Report problems with software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.95 beta - 04/01/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added POI subcategories.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Fixed shutdown on the map.
Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles.
Ver. 2.94 beta - 03/25/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Note: After updating, the first GPS acquisition will take longer than normal. After the Oregon has been on long enough to collect the necessary GPS data, acquisition times will return to normal.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Fixed increased battery consumption and shutdowns in some units.
Ver. 2.93 beta - 03/06/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Improved GPS reception.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Fixed GB Discoverer map not displaying while zooming (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed roads not showing on maps with satellite imagery (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed map with no DEM data drawing with a gray background (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Ver. 2.86 beta - 02/03/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Imporved GPS performace at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved Custom POI database organization.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing a Tide or Current Point using Where To?
Fixed possible shutdown when searching for an address and selecting Search All cities.
Ver. 2.85 beta - 01/21/2009
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved map zooming.
Improved raster map appearance.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Fixed roads being shown on top of Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed track logging setting being changed when changing profiles while simulating GPS.


Oregon 400c
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.15 beta - 08/18/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Fixed potential shutdown with custom POIs with custom symbols.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 beta - 08/07/2009
Fixed issues with thresholds used for auto compass switching.
Fixed issues with back button not appearing when editing a waypoint.
Ver. 3.12 beta - 07/30/2009
Improved GPS performance.
Expanded support for custom POIs.
Ver. 3.01 beta - 06/30/2009
Fixed improper shutdown.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.99 beta - 06/22/2009
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mills.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Ver. 2.98 beta - 05/15/2009
Report problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Fixed not acquiring signal from all satellites in view.
Changed EPE to be more dynamic in changing conditions.
Ver. 2.97 beta - 04/29/2009
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed map stopped drawing while autorouting.
Ver. 2.96 beta - 04/23/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added Man Overboard application.
Added the ability to view geocaches logs separate from the description.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Report problems with software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.95 beta - 04/01/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added POI subcategories.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Fixed shutdown on the map.
Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles.
Ver. 2.94 beta - 03/25/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Note: After updating, the first GPS acquisition will take longer than normal. After the Oregon has been on long enough to collect the necessary GPS data, acquisition times will return to normal.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Fixed increased battery consumption and shutdowns in some units.
Ver. 2.93 beta - 03/06/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Improved GPS reception.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Fixed GB Discoverer map not displaying while zooming (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed roads not showing on maps with satellite imagery (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed map with no DEM data drawing with a gray background (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Ver. 2.86 beta - 02/03/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Imporved GPS performace at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved Custom POI database organization.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing a Tide or Current Point using Where To?
Fixed possible shutdown when searching for an address and selecting Search All cities.
Ver. 2.85 beta - 01/21/2009
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved map zooming.
Improved raster map appearance.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Fixed roads being shown on top of Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed track logging setting being changed when changing profiles while simulating GPS.


Oregon 400i
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when the device had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.16 beta - 03/16/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed an issue related to adding a geocache as a point in a route.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.12 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.11 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/14/2010
Added support for chirp (Oregon 300, Oregon 400).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Ver. 4.00 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue on map page where back button would jump to the main menu.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added multicaching support.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Ver. 3.41 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 3.40 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 3.30 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Ver. 3.22 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.15 beta - 08/18/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Fixed potential shutdown with custom POIs with custom symbols.
Fixed issues with routing avoidances.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 beta - 08/07/2009
Fixed issues with thresholds used for auto compass switching.
Fixed issues with back button not appearing when editing a waypoint.
Ver. 3.12 beta - 07/30/2009
Improved GPS performance.
Expanded support for custom POIs.
Ver. 3.01 beta - 06/30/2009
Fixed improper shutdown.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.99 beta - 06/22/2009
Added ability to load maps from any img file in the Garmin directory.
Improved display of numeric degrees and mills.
Improved Wherigo stability.
Fixed elevation errors when reviewing a point other than a waypoint.
Ver. 2.98 beta - 05/15/2009
Report problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Fixed not acquiring signal from all satellites in view.
Changed EPE to be more dynamic in changing conditions.
Ver. 2.97 beta - 04/29/2009
Fixed lockup when a search returns no results.
Fixed map stopped drawing while autorouting.
Ver. 2.96 beta - 04/23/2009
Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit our new Trail Tech website at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/).
Added Sight 'N Go application for the Oregon 300/400i/400c/400t.
Added option to display four configurable data fields on the map.
Added customizable text to unit power-on screen (see \Garmin\startup.txt).
Added Man Overboard application.
Added the ability to view geocache logs separate from the description.
Increased the number of waypoints viewable from the Waypoint Manager and Where To?>Waypoints.
Report problems with software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.95 beta - 04/01/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added big numbers option to the trip computer.
Added new trip computer dashboards.
Added POI subcategories.
Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search.
Added change location to Sun and Moon.
Added change location to Hunt and Fish.
Fixed shutdown on the map.
Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles.
Ver. 2.94 beta - 03/25/2009
Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Note: After updating, the first GPS acquisition will take longer than normal. After the Oregon has been on long enough to collect the necessary GPS data, acquisition times will return to normal.
Added ability to see a list of points from the map when several points are at the same location.
Added ability to edit a waypoint from the waypoint review.
Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery.
Improved Main Menu setup and added option to add and remove items.
Improved readability of configurable data fields.
Fixed increased battery consumption and shutdowns in some units.
Ver. 2.93 beta - 03/06/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Improved GPS reception.
Improved connection reliability with Spanner.
Fixed GB Discoverer map not displaying while zooming (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed roads not showing on maps with satellite imagery (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Fixed map with no DEM data drawing with a gray background (introduced in 2.86 beta).
Ver. 2.86 beta - 02/03/2009
Please report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Added distance and bearing to point when reviewing a Custom POI.
Improved map panning and zooming when shaded relief is turned on.
Imporved GPS performace at slow speeds in tree cover.
Improved Custom POI database organization.
Improved Custom POI spell search.
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing a Tide or Current Point using Where To?
Fixed possible shutdown when searching for an address and selecting Search All cities.
Ver. 2.85 beta - 01/21/2009
Added support for Custom POI database and category selection.
Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable.
Added NMEA 9600 baud.
Improved map zooming.
Improved raster map appearance.
Improved map draw speed.
Improved battery gage for NiMH batteries.
Improved stability when changing profiles.
Fixed roads being shown on top of Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed airport points not displaying on the map.
Fixed some scan points not working properly with Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Fixed track logging setting being changed when changing profiles while simulating GPS.


Oregon x50 (WebUpdater)
Ver. 6.60 - 02/06/2014
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 6.40 - 08/20/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.
Ver. 6.30 - 06/19/2013
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp.
Ver. 6.20 - 03/21/2013
Improved map performance in densely-populated urban areas.
Fixed trail searching when using multiple active routing maps.
Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing certain tracks or routes in German or Russian.
Fixed minor graphical issue with certain data fields on the map.
Ver. 6.10 - 11/15/2012
Improved ascent and descent calculations.
Ver. 6.00 - 09/20/2012
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
Fixed ability to use NMEA depth for waypoints and tracks.
Fixed display of geocache coordinates with non-default map datum.
Fixed potential issue with reporting tempe temperature data.
Fixed overlapping position text for right to left languages.
Ver. 5.90 - 08/29/2012
Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Ver. 5.80 - 06/12/2012
Added new route activity types and improved BaseCamp compatibility. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/05/get-active-with-garmin.html) for more information.
Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from BaseCamp (identical maps required).
Fixed Spell Search in German.
Fixed possible issue with Where To? > Address searching.
Ver. 5.70 - 05/31/2012
Fixed an issue with the reporting of pressure from the barometric altimeter.
Fixed possible issue with changing avoidance settings while actively routing.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.60 - 05/25/2012
Added new route activity types and improved BaseCamp compatibility. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/05/get-active-with-garmin.html) for more information.
Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from Basecamp (identical maps required).
Fixed Spell Search in German.
Ver. 5.57 beta - 05/18/202
Added new route activity types.
Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from Basecamp (identical maps required).
Fixed Spell Search in German.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 5.50 - 02/14/2012
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed potential issue when exiting geocache descriptions.
Ver. 5.40 - 02/08/2012
Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html).
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps.
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Fixed mass storage issue when used without batteries.
Ver. 5.30 - 01/11/2012
Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html).
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps.
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Ver. 5.20 - 10/19/2011
Fixed potential power-up issue introduced in previous release.
Ver. 5.10 - 10/12/2011
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions.
Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue where the photo orientation would be incorrect in the photo viewer.
Fixed potential shutdown while scrolling through Garmin Connect photos.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed bug that could cause some geocaches to not import.
Ver. 5.00 - 08/29/2011
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.
Fixed issue where geocache icons would sometimes not draw on the map while using Garmin GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 4.80 - 08/19/2011
Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files.
Ver. 4.50 - 05/18/2011
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Fixed issue with moon not showing on sun and moon page.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with progress bar displaying properly on power up.
Fixed issue with waypoint distances showing significantly off in the waypoint manager.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when more than the maximum number of JNX files were present.
Fixed 'Search Near' functionality on Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed problem with profiles and the fields on the map page.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly.
Fixed an issue with having too many custom symbols on the device.
Fixed an issue with renaming a waypoint immediately after creating it.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.
Ver. 4.49 beta - 04/28/2011
Fixed issues relating to WAAS performance.
Fixed issue where the device would not regain a GPS signal after losing the GPS signal in a tunnel.
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
Fixed an issue where the enabled/disabled option for custom maps could not be changed when two or more BirdsEye Satellite Imagery providers were on the device.
Fixed an issue where the device would not beep when approaching a destination while routing off-road.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.47 beta - 04/08/2011
Fixed shutdown when selecting an option on the 'Where To?' page that was introduced with 4.45 beta.
Fixed ANT connectivity issues that were introduced with 4.45 beta.
Fixed the slow rendering time of the 'About' page that was introduced with 4.45 beta.
Fixed a bug introduced in 4.45 beta where JNX settings were not being saved for each profile.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.45 beta - 03/14/2011
Improved GPS performance.
Improved JNX file handling.
Improved the usability of the main menu setup page.
Increased maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed shutdown when more than the maximum number of JNX files were present.
Fixed 'Search Near' functionality on Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed problem with profiles and the fields on the map page.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.32 beta - 12/22/2010
Fixed issues with WAAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with moon not showing on sun and moon page.
Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
Fixed issue with progress bar displaying properly on power up.
Fixed issue with waypoint distances showing significantly off in the waypoint manager.
Fixed issue with 3D view.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.31 beta - 12/17/2010
Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 4.20 - 11/05/2010
Fixed shutdown related to the current track that occurred after updating the software.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.
Ver. 4.00 - 10/14/2010
Added support for Chirp.
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Fixed problem with certain JPEG images.
Fixed issue with Sight 'N Go and user north reference.
Fixed potential hang on start up after an upgrade.
Ver. 3.90 - 09/21/2010
Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
Fixed issue where tracks could not be disabled from the map.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Ver. 3.80 - 09/01/2010
Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added import indicator for gpx files.
Added multicaching support.
Added periodic track archiving.
Added track review page improvements.
Improved keyboard responsiveness.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fix hang searching for POI.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed issue with stuck route button.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed shutdown on About Page.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.
Ver. 3.74 Beta - 08/11/2010
Added multicaching support.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed issue with stuck route button.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Further Instructions for units with 3.71:
  The unit must be held in boot block to apply the update.
  Unplug all Garmin devices from the computer at this time.
  Run Oregonx50_371_to_374.exe.
  Select 'USB Device' from the following menu.
  Shut down the Oregon if it is running.
  Press and hold the power button.
  Attach the USB Cable.
  When the text box next to 'USB Device' shows your unit information, press OK.
  Once the device screen flashes, release the power button, but do not unplug unit.
  Wait for the update to complete.
Ver. 3.71 Beta - 07/16/2010
Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added import indicator for gpx files.
Fixed ability to select active track color.
Fixed issue reviewing tracks with only one point.
Fixed issue with missing or extra track segments on the map.
Fixed issue with duplicate tracks.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.61 Beta - 06/29/2010
Added Track Archiving (See http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/getting-more-with-automatic-track-archiving.html for more information)
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option. This setting will disable Shaded Relief when zoomed in.
Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.
Added additional data to track and route review pages.
Improved map drawing speed.
Problems with the software may be reported to OregonBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 3.52 Beta - 06/04/2010
Added geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
Improved keyboard responsiveness.
Fix hang searching for POI.
Ver. 3.51 Beta - 05/28/2010
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Improved WAAS performance.
Improved speed, trip odometer, and stopped/moving time data fields while in low velocity.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/12/2010
Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed map display problems.
Ver. 3.30 - 03/29/2010
Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Added mmHg pressure units.
Added support for Riyadh time zone.
Added ability to change active track color.
Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display.
Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support.
Ver. 3.26 Beta - 03/09/2010
Added ability to change active track color.
Added custom waypoint and geocache symbols.
Added track archive options.
See the Trailtech Blog (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/) for details on track archiving and custom symbols. Please report any problems with beta software to oregonbeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/17/2010
Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.
Ver. 3.13 Beta - 02/15/2010
Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Ver. 3.10 - 01/28/2010
Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
Corrected issues with marine POI.
Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
Corrected issues with possible corrupted profile showing on the Profile Change page.
Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.
Ver. 3.00 - 01/12/2010
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 2.81 Beta - 12/22/2009
Added date/time to Elevation Plot page when plot future is active.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Fixed issue where vehicle position would switch between actual and on-road locations.
Ver. 2.71 Beta - 12/07/2009
Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.
Ver. 2.70 - 11/25/2009
Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.
Ver. 2.60 - 11/17/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Added heading to geotagged photo EXIF information (see GPSImgDirection and GPSImgDirectionRef tags).
Improved along road routing performance.
Improved support for importing geotagged photos to various desktop applications.
Corrected issues causing some geotagged photos to be drawn at incorrect location on the map.
Ver. 2.51 beta - 10/07/2009
Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/. Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 09/01/2009
Added LKS92 map datum.
Added GPS firmware 3.70.
Added support for GPI Routes.
Added thumbnail to camera page for quick review/deletion of most recently created photo.
Added estimation of the number of remaining photos that the unit can take.
Improved compass responsiveness.
Fixed possible shutdown from low alkaline batteries when on camera page.
Fixed possible shutdown due to deleting a waypoint while panning on the map page.
Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw.
Fixed issue with the address wizard not searching in the correct city.
Fixed issue with backlight timer not functioning properly.
Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format.


Oregon 6x0 (WebUpdater)
Ver. 5.60 - 10/15/2019
Fixed Custom POI Alerts.
Fixed Missing Baud Rate Option.
Fixed potential issue with GPS+GLONASS.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.50 - 01/21/2019
Improved performance when reviewing map data.
Improved odometer performance in the first few minutes after powering the device on.
Fixed possible missing Recent Finds after switching profiles.
Fixed possible freeze when using large number of waypoints.
Fixed potential crash while scrolling through photos.
Ver. 5.40 - 10/25/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 5.30 - 11/28/2017
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Ver. 5.20 - 11/10/2017
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Ver. 5.10 - 05/30/2017
Improve NMEA sentence output.
Ver. 5.00 - 07/21/2016
Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > Interface)
Ver. 4.90 - 05/06/2016
Added support for Bike Speed Sensor.
Added support for Bike Cadence Sensor.
Fixed issue with saved track stats precision.
Ver. 4.80 - 12/18/2015
Improved address search.
Fixed issue importing adventures from SD cards.
Ver. 4.60 - 07/14/2015
Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Fixed output of SNR in $GPGSV NMEA sentence.
Ver. 4.40 - 01/21/2015
Fixed several track distance statistic issues.
Ver. 4.30 - 10/08/2014
Fixed possible issue where the internal battery pack would not charge.
Fixed possible graphical issue in landscape orientation while using nuvi mode.
Ver. 4.20 - 09/17/2014
Improved cartography support.
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present.
Ver. 4.10 - 07/02/2014
Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed Cyrillic cardinal direction characters in waypoint position editing.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed issue with geocaching 'Next Stage' feature.
Fixed possible shutdown when using custom waypoint symbols.
Ver. 3.90 - 03/27/2014
Improved average ascent and average descent data fields.
Improved vertical speed and grade data fields.
Ver. 3.80 - 02/06/2014
Added a separate zoom level setting for geocaches (Setup > Map > Advanced Map Setup > Zoom Levels > Geocaches).
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved GLONASS performance.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present.
Fixed map display of highway shields.
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Fixed possible issue with +/- buttons when using Sight N' Go.
Ver. 3.70 - 01/30/2014
Added a separate zoom level setting for geocaches (Setup > Map > Advanced Map Setup > Zoom Levels > Geocaches).
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved GLONASS performance.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present.
Fixed map display of highway shields.
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Fixed possible issue with +/- buttons when using Sight N' Go.
Ver. 3.60 - 12/10/2013
Fixed calories not being displayed when using a heart rate monitor.
Fixed erroneous temperature values below 0 degrees C when using a tempe wireless temperature sensor.
Fixed proximity warning alert text being unreadable in some situations.
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Favorites dashboard.
Ver. 3.50 - 11/05/2013
Fixed issue with wirelessly transferring geocaches stored in .ggz files.
Fixed issues with entering coordinates in languages other than English.
Fixed elevation plot display problems.
Fixed potential shutdown when setting up the Page Loop feature.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/30/2013
Improved GPS performance.
Improved battery save mode: The first press of the user key or the power key to turn the screen on will no longer execute that key's customized function.
Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors.
Fixed Latvian keyboard.
Fixed issue with geocache ratings when using the 'Next Stage' feature for multicaches.
Fixed display of certain map names when viewing the list of maps loaded on the device.
Fixed inconsistent exponent formats in the Calculator application.
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing the Elevation Plot in landscape orientation.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a route in the Route Planner application.
Fixed possible shutdown when exiting the Photo Viewer application.
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Geocaching dashboard in the Compass application.
Fixed possible shutdown when using certain dashboards on the Main Menu.
Fixed possible shutdown when sorting tracks alphabetically in the Track Manager application.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a track from the Calendar application.
Fixed possible issue with overwriting waypoints received by the Share Wirelessly application.
Ver. 3.10 - 08/20/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Improved 3-axis compass performance.
Improved guidance text on the map when using certain maps.
Fixed an issue with the geocaching quick filter in languages other than English.
Fixed a possibility of certain geocaches not appearing on the map immediately after turning on the device.
Ver. 2.90 - 07/29/2013
Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.
Fixed USB compatibility issue.
Ver. 2.80 - 06/28/2013
Added Icelandic keyboard.
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Fixed missing menu button in the geocaching application when landscape controls are set to display on the right side of the screen.
Fixed geocaches with a size of 'Not Chosen' not properly displaying on the map.
Fixed minor graphical issue with certain geocaches when being displayed in a list.
Ver. 2.70 - 05/29/2013
Added support for new ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved support for Garmin LakeVü HD cartography.
Improved photo quality (650/650t models).
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing Calendar application.
Fixed issue with waypoint distances in Waypoint Averaging application.
Fixed issue with waypoint deletion when results are filtered.
Fixed issue with reimporting new GPX/GGZ files.
Fixed issue with unknown geocache containers being marked as Large.
Fixed issue with scroll arrows on current track info page.
Fixed intermittent issue with vehicle appearing off center in 3D View application.
Fixed uppercase Czech keyboard in landscape orientation.
Ver. 2.60 - 04/19/2013
Improved map manipulation: Better zooming, rotating and panning.
Improved Track Manager: Adds Track Sorting, Searching and Track Information.
Improved Track Settings: Allows for prompted data reset and trip recording control.
Improved Geocaching Filters: Applies filtering to the map and dashboards.
Improved Favorites dashboard: Adds editing capability directly into dashboard.
Improved Page Loop functionality: Allows for faster paging.
General visual and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/22/2013
N/A.
Ver. 2.00 - 03/05/2013
N/A.
Ver. 1.50 - 03/01/2013
Initial release.


Oregon 7xx
Ver. 6.00 - 09/03/2021
Fix potential shutdown when downloading geocaches from Geocaching Live.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.90 - 02/11/2021
Added support for the inReach Remote feature (Setup->Ant Sensor->inReach Remote). Requires an inReach capable device.
Improved geocache proximity alarms.
Fixed page flow when clearing the current activity.
Fixed issue with updating the value displayed from a cadence sensor.
Fixed issue with programming a Chirp.
Fixed possible shutdown when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote.
Ver. 5.30 - 10/29/2020
Improved WiFi performance.
Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarm causing slow start up times with .ggz files loaded.
Fixed issue with slow start up after deleting .ggz files.
Ver. 5.30 Beta -10/23/2020
This is a public release candidate software.
Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarm causing slow start up times with .ggz files loaded.
Fixed issue with slow start up after deleting .ggz files.
Improved WiFi performance.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.20 - 08/25/2020
Fixed incorrect timestamps when viewing elevation change over time.
Fixed potential page flow issue after saving activity.
Fixed possible display issue with notifications.
Fixed issue with scroll controls overlapping with other menu buttons in the geocache application.
Fixed issue where changes to Find menu item order would not persist.
Fixed issue with navigating to multicaches when geocaching.
Fixed issue with the north arrow when rotating the map between landscape and portrait mode.
Added support for displaying FIT activities on the map.
Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live.
Added geocache proximity alerts.
Improved Share Wirelessly functionality.
CIQ Security Update.
Ver. 5.00 - 06/04/2020
CIQ security update.
Ver. 4.90 - 03/10/2020
Fixed Position Format text error.
Ver. 4.80 - 03/05/2020
Improved XERO laser location transfers.
Fixed issue where spot soundings would sometimes not appear correctly.
Ver. 4.70 - 07/29/2019
Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.
Fixed possible issue with dashboard when adding main menu pages.
Fixed possible issue with smart notifications not displaying.
Fixed temperature spikes in track log when powering down when using a Tempe.
Fixed issue in-which Where To -> Coordinates was not able to be added to the main menu.
Fixed potential shutdown for area calculations when device is set to Greek.
Improved Connect IQ app support.
Ver. 4.40 - 02/01/2019
Added support for Connect IQ 3.0.
Fixed issue where some maps would not draw at high zoom levels.
Fixed issue with GPS indicator on status page.
Fixed issue where some highway and freeway map labels were being cut off.
Fixed issue where some devices wouldn't wake up when in battery save mode.
Fixed issue where elevation information could be missing from marked waypoint.
Fixed issue where edit/reverse of a route would only be available after a power cycle of the device.
Ver. 4.20 - 09/25/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Fixed possible shutdown with Chirp searching.
Fixed possible issue transferring Geocaches from Geocache Live.
Fixed possible issue connecting to secured WiFi.
Fixed possible missing end tag for GPX route files.
Fixed possible issue with Share Wirelessly app.
Fixed possible issue where EPO data would not be downloaded through GCM.
Ver. 4.00 - 02/22/2018
Added support for XERO laser locations.
Fixed issue with the wrong distance and bearing displayed for GPI lists.
Fixed issue with calories not updating when a heart rate monitor was connected.
Ver. 3.90 - 01/04/2018
Fixed various issues with routing.
Ver. 3.70 - 12/06/2017
Added support for CIQ 2.4.
Improved searching graphic when calculating round trip routes.
Fixed issue connecting to WIFI when there are a large number of access points.
Fixed possible shutdown on photo viewer page.
Fixed possible issue with lock on roads setting being overwritten.
Ver. 3.60 - 11/02/2017
Added WiFi and Bluetooth MAC addresses to the about page.
Fixed issue where ConnectIQ calorie data fields would show an invalid value.
Fixed issue where creating routes on device might not work.
Fixed possible crash on the route list page.
Ver. 3.50 - 10/20/2017
Fixed possible issue where active track point would be deleted over a power cycle.
Ver. 3.40 - 10/02/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ version 2.3.4.
Fixed possible issue where changing profiles quickly could corrupt profile settings.
Fixed issue where weather app could not show 3 digit current temperatures.
Fixed issue on the altimeter page where the x-axis and y-axis scales could not be changed separately.
Fixed issue on the Bike Dashboard where speed and speed limit could overlap.
Fixed issue where the custom map dashboard would not update when stopping or starting navigation.
Fixed issue where Irish Grid letter coordinates could not be entered.
Fixed issue where Roundtrip Routing would not work when calculation method was 'Prompted'.
Fixed issue where text would not fit on the Automotive Dashboard.
Fixed issue where sorting waypoints when programming a chirp would send the user to the chirp page.
Ver. 3.35 Beta - 09/18/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ version 2.3.4.
Fixed possible issue where changing profiles quickly could corrupt profile settings.
Fixed issue where weather app could not show 3 digit current temperatures.
Fixed issue on the altimeter page where the x-axis and y-axis scales could not be changed separately.
Fixed issue on the Bike Dashboard where speed and speed limit could overlap.
Fixed issue where the custom map dashboard would not update when stopping or starting navigation.
Fixed issue where Irish Grid letter coordinates could not be entered.
Fixed issue where Roundtrip Routing would not work when calculation method was 'Prompted'.
Fixed issue where text would not fit on the Automotive Dashboard.
Fixed issue where sorting waypoints when programming a chirp would send the user to the chirp page.
Ver. 3.33 Beta - 08/14/2017
Fix issue with geocaching live features.
Ver. 3.30 - 06/05/2017
Added support for Connect-IQ version 2.3.1.
Ver. 3.20 - 05/03/2017
Fixed issue where the unit would freeze on the waypoint list after scrolling past ~600 waypoints.
Ver. 3.10 - 03/02/2017
Fixed issue where track portions were being saved incorrectly.
Fixed issue where a geocache list deleted from geocaching.com would still show up on the device.
Fixed issue where the course line would always be drawn from the vehicle on the map.
Ver. 2.90
Added support for Connect-IQ version 2.2.3.
Fixed issue where Round-Trip distance could not be modified.
Fixed issue where swiping between multiple trip computer pages did not work.
Fixed issue where selecting direct routes with more than 50 waypoints did not work.
Fixed issue where track recording would stop after switching profiles.
Fixed issue where powered off pressure trending would not work.
Ver. 2.80 - 12/01/2016
Improved speed and reliability of weather and geocaching live features when using Wi-Fi.
Fixed various Connect IQ issues.
Ver. 2.70 - 11/02/2016
Added support for Connect IQ Apps and Widgets.
Added background download of geocache descriptions, hints, and logs for geocaching.com premium members.
Added power off pressure trend.
Improved Geocache Lists experience by adding bookmark lists as well as fixing some issues.
Fixed possible issues using Connect IQ Data Fields.
Fixed possible issue where calories were not recording with a heart rate monitor connected.
Fixed possible shutdown while measuring distance on the map.
Fixed fit file support for track logs with greater than 20,000 points.
Fixed possible issue reconnecting to speed and cadence sensors after a power cycle.
Fixed display issue after rotating on the notification page.
Fixed issue where live geocaches would overwrite geocaches loaded via .gpx file.
Fixed inconsistant data reporting for current tracks and saved tracks.
Fixed possible issues on the turn review page.
Ver. 2.62 Beta - 10/25/2016
Added support for Connect IQ Apps and Widgets.
Added background download of geocache descriptions, hints, and logs for geocaching.com premium members.
Improved Geocache Lists experience by adding bookmark lists as well as fixing some issues.
Fixed possible issues using Connect IQ Data Fields.
Fixed possible issue where calories were not recording with a heart rate monitor connected.
Fixed possible shutdown while measuring distance on the map.
Fixed fit file support for track logs with greater than 20,000 points.
Fixed possible issue reconnecting to speed and cadence sensors after a power cycle.
Fixed display issue after rotating on the notification page.
Fixed issue where live geocaches would overwrite geocaches loaded via .gpx file.
Fixed inconsistant data reporting for current tracks and saved tracks.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/05/2016
Fixed issue when configuring multiple Connect IQ data fields.
Fixed battery charging when connected to a PC.
Ver. 2.50 - 07/19/2016
Improved Geocaching Live features by adding ability to download the nearest geocaches to current location, near a waypoint, near a recent find, and near a map point while in the geocache list tab of geocaching.
Improved POI searches.
Improved weather radar colors for regions outside the United States.
Fixed intermittent issues with map presses and map cursor.
Fixed intermittent issue when glonass was enabled.
Fixed issue with current weather data when using a Wi-Fi connection.
Fixed issue with unit to unit transfer of geocaches obtained through geocaching live.
Fixed issues with Connect IQ data fields that use ANT.
Ver. 2.40 - 07/01/2016
Improved GPS performance.
Ver. 2.30
Initial release.


aera 5xx
Ver. 5.90 - 05/09/2019
Improve weather processing.
Fix potentially incorrect date.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.81.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.80 - 07/31/2017
Improve NEXRAD image placement on track up map display.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.70 - 06/29/2017
Improve SXM TFR data processing.
Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.60 - 09/13/2016
Correct issue preventing voices files from being selected (Automotive mode only).
Ver. 5.50 - 08/25/2016
Add display of SXM Composite Reflectivity radar data (GXM 42 only).
Add aviation points to Recent used list when reviewing.
Improve ability to highlight Class E airspace on the map.
Improve TIS-B uplink status when relying upon the TIS-B service of a nearby aircraft.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 5.40 - 05/26/2016
Add support for high-resolution SXM TFR data.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 5.30 - 02/26/2015
Correct GDL39 pass-through tuning support for VHF Out formats.
Correct rounding issue when sending some VHF frequencies to Comm radio.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.20.
Ver. 5.20 - 09/18/2014
Improve data transfer processing when SXM receiver and GDL39 are connected.
Improve SXM signal level indicator for SXM receiver.
Restore weather animation menu option.
Correct altitude display for values greater than 9999.
Ver. 5.10 - 08/21/2014
Add support for GXM42 SiriusXM receiver.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.90 - 08/15/2013
Correct XM antenna connection issue.
Correct runway description text format on Waypoint Review page.
Ver. 4.80 - 08/05/2013
Corrected problem sending software update to GDL39.
Ver. 4.70 - 07/23/2013
Update VHF-out serial data format to support the GTR 200 COM Radio.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 4.60 - 05/10/2013
Corrected issue when connected to Zaon traffic device that caused 'Traffic Not Available' message to be repeated.
Ver. 4.50 - 04/09/2013
General improvements to increase system performance.
Ver. 4.40 - 01/31/2013
Improve VHF output serial format processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 4.30 - 10/23/2012
Correct problem that prevented connection with flyGarmin.com.
Ver. 4.20 - 10/09/2012
Improve error detection when processing weather data.
Improve target label placement on the traffic page.
Includes GDL39 v2.51 software (webupdater deliverable).
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.10 - 08/23/2012
Add Target Trend display to Traffic page.
Add individual settings for traffic target symbols and labels to Map Setup page.
Add ability to configure additional interface formats for GDL 39 pass-through serial port.
Add runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
Improve NMEA data output from GDL 39 pass-through serial port.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 system software version 2.40.
Ver. 4.00 - 07/20/2012
Add ADS-B traffic and FIS-B weather data from GDL 39 datalink receiver support.
Add new low-cost U.S. VFR navigation database support.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 3.50 - 12/14/2011
Separated speed and distance units setup selection.
Improved system stability and performance.
Ver. 3.40 - 10/20/2011
Changes to facilitate production process.
No changes have any effect on XM subscription.
Improved TFR map display processing (XM units only).
Improved Descent to Five Hundred Feet callout event processing.
(Automotive mode) Added support for additional voices used in conjunction with turn-by-turn guidance.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.20 - 04/20/2011
Enabled directory interface for PAC/ATL AC-U-KWIK airport FBO data support.
Improved TFR display.
Improved Airway information display.
Improved NMEA interface.
Ver. 3.10 - 03/07/2011
Added AC-U-KWIK airport FBO data support.
Improved SIGMET processing.
Improved XM audio output.
Ver. 3.00 - 12/22/2010
Added XM disclaimer text to power on page (aera 510/560 only).
Provide suggested indicated altitude on E6B page (suggestion based on GPS altitude).
Display displaced runway threshold distance on airport review page, if data available.
Ver. 2.90 - 11/08/2010
Added confirmation page to 'Restore Defaults' menu option selection.
Added XM antenna power menu option to Weather Select and XM Audio pages.
Improved audio output for stereo operation.
Improved processing of large user data GPX file transfers.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/23/2010
Added postal code address search support.
Added track log import support.
Added airport directory and weather text font size selection support.
Improved METAR processing.
Improved FSS, ARTCC frequency designator (Rx/Tx) display, making it consistent with Garmin panel-mount products.
Updated SL30/SL40 standby frequency descriptions.
Updated magnetic variation table with IGRF 2010 model.
Corrected power-up, volume mute-state processing.
(Automotive mode) Improved weather page usability, allowing access when only partial data is available.
Ver. 2.70 - 07/14/2010
Added support to search street addresses and crossroads.
Added support to change text size on AOPA and Weather review pages.
Improved user waypoints searches to include duplicates and lower-case name matches.
Corrected display of altitudes over 10K feet on the panel page.
(Automotive mode) Keep track of the last zoom scale on the weather map.
(Automotive mode) Improved odometer recording process.
Ver. 2.60 - 05/25/2010
Added ability to highlight multiple XM weather objects using map cursor.
Improved backlight processing when displaying alerts and messages.
Improved runway review page processing.
Changed wind direction display to show 360, not 000.
Minor changes to the user interface to improve readability.
Ver. 2.50 - 02/26/2010
Added processing for Descent to Five Hundred Feet callout.
Added MP3 and Audible player to the tools menu.
Improved HSI auto CDI scale processing.
Improved XM Weather menu page processing.
Minor changes to user interface to improve readability.
Ver. 2.40 - 02/03/2010
Added 'Map Information' item to the map page option menu. Users can use this option to enable or disable detail maps.
Added user waypoints to the 'Recent Waypoints' list when they are created.
Added 'Show Map' menu option to the Active FPL and FPL list pages.
Improved volume control processing.
Improved map drawing operation in remote areas.
Improved nearest search processing.
Increased size of the numerical units characters.
Corrected timeout issue of live TIS data while the unit was simulator GPS position (no change to live TIS and live GPS processing).
Ver. 2.30 - 12/18/2009
Corrected shutdown problem near user waypoints with aviation symbols.
Changed external voltage detection processing.
Added 'ABC' style keyboard option.
Added ESA value to flight plan data exported from MapSource.
Increased maximum fuel timer value.
Improved Map page.
Improved runway information on waypoint review page.
Improved flight log processing.
Improved flight plan processing.
Improved VNAV setup page.
Improved Weight and Balance page processing.
Improved XM audio page.
Improved PIREP processing.
Added de-clutter option to weather map pages.
Improved user interface stability.
Corrected picture viewer zoom in/out buttons.
Improved Bluetooth operation.
Ver. 2.20 - 10/26/2009
Improved METAR data display on the Active Flight Plan page.
Added option to show raw METAR text on weather review page.
Improved flight plan list display processing.
Added option to change flight plan speed and fuel flow.
Improved XM audio control processing.
Improved RS232 serial interface processing.
Added prompt to erase user data if the user presses bottom right corner of screen on power up.


aera 760
Ver. 2.72 - 07/09/2024
N/A.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.71 - 05/16/2023
Improve terminal procedure ownship icon position.
Improve OBS course selection, functionality.
Improve Flight Plan procedure selection.
Improve automated Flight Plan active leg selection.
Improve Flight Plan transfer operation.
Remove unnecessary prompt following Bluetooth Flight Plan transfer.
Remove unnecessary Connext button from Flight Plan edit page.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.22.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.63 - 09/19/2022
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.19.
Includes GPS software version 3.3.">Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.61
Use NAV database for magnetic variation lookup.
Increase maximum number of chart NOTAMs allowed with Jeppesen ChartView.
Correct shutdown when receiving FIS-B data during bootup.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.15.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.60
Improve Flight Plan operation.
Improve Hold procedure activation.
Improve Turn Coordinator display.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.15.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.50
Add support for PDF downloads from FlyGarmin.com.
Add Instrument approach plate overlay to En Route Charts.
Add ability to receive additional FIS-B weather products via RS-232 connection from compatible source.
Add notification of expiring FlyGarmin subscription for select database types.
Improve PDF text search cancel operation.
Improve Connext outgoing Flight Plan transfer mode.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.15.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.40
Add support for FIS-B Center Weather Advisories and Graphical AIRMETs.
Improve PDF viewer loading times.
Improve En Route Chart Wi-Fi download process.
Improve battery charging status messages and information.
Resolve NMEA communication issues.
Resolve issue starting mass storage mode.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.14.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.30
Improve IFR procedure selection pages.
Improve procedure leg map drawing.
Improve Flight Plan functionality.
Improve Recent Waypoint List functionality.
Improve Waypoint Review page.
Improve support for ChartView subscriptions.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.14.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 2.30
Initial release.


aera 660
Ver. 4.10 - 07/09/2024
N/A.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.00 - 06/13/2023
Security Updates.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 3.91 - 05/16/2023
Improve terminal procedure ownship icon position.
Remove unnecessary Connext button from Flight Plan edit page.
Remove unnecessary prompt following Bluetooth Flight Plan transfer.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.22.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.83 - 09/19/2022
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.19.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.81 - 03/15/2022
Use NAV database for magnetic variation lookup.
Increase maximum number of chart NOTAMs allowed with Jeppesen ChartView.
Correct shutdown when receiving FIS-B data during bootup.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.15.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.80 - 11/15/2021
Add ability to receive additional FIS-B weather products via RS-232 connection from compatible source.
Add support for FIS-B Center Weather Advisories and Graphical AIRMETs.
Add notification of expiring FlyGarmin subscription for select database types.
Correct display of winds aloft magnitude for FIS-B sources.
Improve Connext outgoing Flight Plan transfer mode.
Improve low speed operation on round gauge style turn coordinator.
Improve presentation of battery and signal fields.
Improve weather legend for winds.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.91.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.15.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.70 - 11/08/2019
Increase access to the symbol keyboard.
Fix Flight Log storage.
Fix Navigation Database issues.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.81.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.12.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.60 - 10/14/2019
Add Infrared Satellite Imagery via Internet weather.
Improve Connext FIS-B processing.
Improve download processing.
Improve FlyGarmin download string handling.
Improve Magnetic Variation Handling.
Correct Airport Directory Effectivity Date.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.81.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.12.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.50 - 03/19/2019
Add support for FIS-B Cloud Tops Forecast, Icing Forecast, Lightning, and Turbulence Forecast over Bluetooth.
Add display of Weather Products page upon weather source change.
Improve 'Edit on Map' for an empty flight plan.
Improve colors for Icing Forecast.
Update 'Satellite Mosaic' text to 'Cloud Tops'.
Update 'Severe' icing level text to 'Heavy'.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.81.
Includes GDL 5X software version 2.12.
Includes GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.40 - 01/31/2019
Add crosswind component to airport runway review tab page.
Add navigation setup page to select flight plan waypoint transition modes.
Add Internet "Base Reflectivity" radar selection option.
Add animation for Internet radar.
Add keyboard for lat/lon editing.
Improve extended runway center line label drawing.
Improve weather radar coverage drawing.
Improve products selection processing for the weather map page.
Improve traffic field display.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.81.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.12.
Includes update to GPS software version 3.30.
Ver. 3.30 - 04/24/2018
Add support for NEXRAD and METARs over Wi-Fi.
Add database "Easy Update" automatic Wi-Fi download.
Add direct setting of day/night backlight levels.
Improve weather processing.
Improve visibility of aircraft symbol on chart page.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.10.
Includes update to GPS software version 3.20.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 3.20 - 12/07/2017
Add support for MapMX serial data format from GTN/GNS navigators.
Add QWERTY keyboard for portrait orientation.
Improve track log performance.
Improve ADS-B traffic target display processing.
Improve IFR/VFR chart selection for Wi-Fi downloading.
Improve Database Downloads page item sorting.
Improved Wi-Fi database download processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.09.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Includes GPS software version 3.10.
Ver. 3.10 - 10/20/2017
Add Time Over Target (TOT) data field.
Add ability to the airport review page to pre-select chart for the active approach.
Add ability for graphical flight plan editing when navigation is not active.
Add message to indicate when SD card format is incompatible.
Change map symbol for visual reporting points.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.07.
Includes update to GPS software version 3.10.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 3.00 - 07/20/2017
Add SXM audio and weather support for GDL 5x products.
Add Connext setup page.
Add configurable data fields to Enroute Charts page.
Add Show/Hide control for airport signs to 3D Vision option menu.
Improve Bluetooth setup page processing.
Improve Data Link Info page processing.
Improve Wi-Fi database download processing.
Improve Connext flight plan transfer processing.
Improve map drawing performance.
Improve Data Link Info page layout.
Improve SXM weather data processing.
Improve VIRB remote page processing.
Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing.
Improve flight plan FPL file import processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 2.90 - 01/11/2017
Improve position sharing to external devices.
Improve map airspace label drawing.
Improve Bluetooth & Connext interface.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 2.80 - 11/11/2016
Add airspace altitude labels to map.
Add option to remove facility names for Airports, VORs, and NDBs, to declutter map.
Add four additional data fields to overlay on map page.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL39 software version 4.80.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 09/21/2016
Add AGL height data field to map and 3D vision page.
Add audio test to sound setup page.
Improve SVX extreme attitude field display.
Improve backlight behavior with USB cable connection.
Improve user experience for Software Downloads.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/17/2016
Add Wi-Fi software update support.
Add display of user waypoint comment text.
Add terrain status icon to map page.
Add TargetTrend(TM) traffic motion vectors to map page.
Add aviation points to Recent used list when reviewing.
Add GDL 39 3D attitude data processing over RS232 connection.
Add support for 10 different aircraft profiles.
Add support for Flight Stream 510.
Add Mark WPT button to quick settings control bar.
Add VNAV setup button on Flight plan and 3D Vision pages.
Improve Wi-Fi Database download processing.
Improve ADS-B traffic status display.
Improve Connext interface.
Improve Data Link Info page weather availability.
Improve sunrise/set fields on flight plan page.
Rename charts tab on airport review page to 'Charts'.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 2.50 - 05/10/2016
Add menu option to Bluetooth setup to manage paired devices.
Add QWERTY keyboard layout for landscape mode.
Improve Low Battery Shutdown processing.
Improve Bluetooth Setup Page.
Increase nearest user waypoint search radius.
Change behavior of the aviation review page so it will no longer timeout.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 2.40 - 04/05/2016
Add flight plan transfer support via Connext.
Add IFR/VFR charts selector map for Wi-Fi downloads.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/10/2010
Add user timer control to time field in title bar.
Add wifi download cancel option.
Add auto demo mode.
Add auto power off to disclaimer page.
Display database status similar to flyGarmin.com on the wifi download page.
Improve wifi download performance.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 2.20
Initial release.


aera 7xx
Ver. 5.60 - 03/25/2019
Add support for FIS-B Cloud Tops Forecast, Icing Forecast, Lightning, and Turbulence Forecast over Bluetooth.
Update SiriusXM icing forecast category text from 'Severe' to 'Heavy'.
Improve traffic target ground track numeric display.
Improve display of Mogas availability.
Improve SiriusXM radar coverage drawing.
Improve XM icing SLD threat drawing.
Improve Connext processing.
Improve weather processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.81.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.12.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.50 - 06/19/2018
Improve traffic display.
Improve GDL 39 data processing.
Improve map processing.
Improve weather processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.11.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.40 - 12/15/2017
Improve track log performance.
Improve ADS-B traffic target display processing.
Improve touchscreen operation.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.09.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.30 - 07/13/2017
Add Show/Hide control for airport signs to 3D Vision option menu.
Clarify database feature unlock error message.
Improve Connext flight plan transfer processing.
Improve map drawing performance.
Improve Data Link Info page layout.
Improve SXM weather data processing.
Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing.
Improve flight plan FPL file import processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.20 - 05/27/2017
Add TargetTrend(TM) traffic motion vectors to map page.
Add display of traffic target details on the traffic page when target is touched.
Add display of airspace altitudes on map.
Add display of ADS-B airport NOTAM data when SXM weather source is selected.
Improve display of road labels on map.
Improve Bluetooth & Connext interface.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.80.
Ver. 5.10 - 08/12/2016
Add support for Flight Stream 510.
Add display of SXM composite NEXRAD data.
Add method to navigate to lat/lon coordinates on the direct-to page.
Add terrain status icon to map page.
Improve ADS-B traffic status display.
Improve Connext traffic status display.
Improve Data Link info page weather availability.
Improve flight plan transfer support.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 5.00 - 05/18/2016
Add menu option to Bluetooth setup to manage paired devices.
Add Connext Setup for Flight Plan transfer.
Improve Bluetooth Setup Page.
Improve ability to highlight Class E airspace on the map.
Improve 3D vision page panning smoothness.
Improve relative altitude display processing for targets on the traffic page.
Rename "TERPs" button on airport review page to "Charts".
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.70.
Ver. 4.90 - 02/16/2016
Add support to show traffic and weather from the GTX345 transponder.
Add support for high-resolution SXM TFR data.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 4.80 - 10/01/2014
Improve TIS-B uplink status when relying upon the TIS-B service of a nearby aircraft.
Improve initial connection with Flight Stream device.
Correct slip/skid ball operation when connected to Flight Stream 210 or GDL39-3D.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.70 - 09/01/2014
Add Connext support for Flight stream 110/210.
Ver. 4.50 - 05/14/2014
Add SXM Diagnostics page access to XM info option menu.
Restore aircraft model banking in 3D view.
Correct nearest airport list data transfer to GTR200.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.40 - 05/14/2014
Add GDL39/3D attitude display support.
Add map distance measuring capability.
Add "rubber band" feature, improve graphical flight plan editing.
Improve Winds Aloft map text display.
Improve IFR/VFR raster chart processing.
Improve Bluetooth operation.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.30 - 04/14/2014
Add European FliteChart data support.
Improve METAR/TAF and STORM CELL processing.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.20 - 03/18/2014
Improve error checking for checklist file processing.
Improve weather data processing.
Improve SXM power down process.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.10 - 02/23/2014
Correct NMEA out data transfer.
General improvements for manufacturing process.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 4.00 - 02/05/2014
General improvements for manufacturing process.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 3.90 - 11/27/2013
Add user touchscreen calibration support.
Improve processing for reporting the status of the TIS-B Uplink signal from the GDL39.
Improve processing for parsing the time in the PIREP raw text data.
Improve Special Use Airspace (SUA) boundary selection on the navigation map.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 3.80 - 10/03/2013
Correct battery charge mode monitoring.
Ver. 3.70 - 09/10/2013
Correct GDL39 Bluetooth data connection.
Ver. 3.60 - 09/01/2013
Optimize battery charging behavior.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 3.50 - 07/23/2013
Improve map panning operations.
Update VHF-out serial data format to support the GTR 200 COM Radio.
General improvements to system operation.
Ver. 3.40 - 05/10/2013
Corrected issue when connected to Zaon traffic device that caused 'Traffic Not Available' message to be repeated.
Corrected show on map and color selection option for saved tracks.
Ver. 3.30 - 04/09/2013
Map display improvements.
Map auto-zoom function improvements.
Improve auto-tuning frequencies for VHF transmission.
General system improvements.
Ver. 3.20 - 11/02/2012
Add Mac OS 10.8 support for database updates.
Map -- improve airspace display processing.
Map -- correct ''traffic available'' traffic status icon.
Map -- correct interstate and highway shield label placement.
Correct unit operation with serial ports set to ''Aviation In'' and ''Aviation In/NMEA & VHF Out'' simultaneously.
Correct unit operation with serial ports set to ''GTX TIS-A In'' and ''GTX TIS-A In/NMEA & VHF Out'' simultaneously.
Ver. 3.10 - 09/20/2012
Add GDL39 Bluetooth support (requires GDL39 software version 2.51, included with this update).
Add Traffic page Target Trend display.
Add traffic target symbol and label individual settings to Map Setup page.
Increase 3D Vision page altitude tape width for altitudes greater than 10,000 feet.
Improve map runway labeling.
Allow graphical flight planning in IFR map mode and on Chart page.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 3.00 - 07/20/2012
Add ADS-B traffic and FIS-B weather data from GDL 39 datalink receiver support.
Add new low-cost U.S. VFR navigation database support.
Add graphical flight plan editing.
Improve overall map performance.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/25/2012
Correct climb gradient configurable data field processing.
Ver. 2.40 - 01/18/2012
Add 3D vision helicopter model support, selected via 'helicopter' aircraft profile map symbol.
Add current climb gradient configurable data fields, displayed either as percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
Add map field of view lines support, displayed on 3D Vision page in '3DV with Map' display mode.
Add vertical deviation (VNAV) support to 3D Vision page.
Correct intermittent flight log recording issue.
Improve runway drawing processing on 3D Vision page.
Improve invalid GPX data handling when received via third party PC software.
Differentiate between 'database locked' and 'database missing' on Disclaimer and Database Info pages.
Allow message banner alarm tone when key tone is set to 'off'.
Improve system stability and performance.
Ver. 2.30 - 11/03/2011
Add 1 and 2 row configurable data field options to the map.
Add support to display the flight plan review map in IFR mode.
Add waypoint id, distance, and ETE to panel field on Map page.
Add support to draw flight plan legs on IFR/VFR charts.
Add ability to save shutdown log to SD card.
Add ability to save screenshots to SD card.
Add 'Load Approach' operation to the approach selection process.
Enable key tones while XM audio is playing.
Improve database transfer process in mass storage mode.
Improve track and flight log record process.
Improve system stability and performance.
Ver. 2.20 - 10/07/2011
Add user-configurable data field to display artist and song title currently playing. (796 only)
Add new shortcut keys:
  Map page: map page button toggles panel on/off
  Terrain map page: terrain page button toggles profile view on/off
  3D Vision page: 3DV page button toggles split screen map on/off
Display runway labels on extended runway centerlines for the active navigation airport.
Increase maximum number of document viewer files to 500.
Improve map panning function.
Improve XM weather front/forecast data processing. (796 only)
Improve touch screen controller update process.
Improve general system stability and performance.
Ver. 2.10 - 09/20/2011
Add 'pinch' zoom scale to left side of navigation map for better visibility.
Add 'Set Up 3DV' option to 3D Vision page option menu.
Add enable/disable option for camera snap-back feature on 3D Vision page.
Add show/hide option for speed, heading, and altitude tapes on 3D Vision page.
Add ChartView enablement key support.
Hide tools menu check list button if no checklist files are found.
Improve general system stability and performance.


eTrex Touch 25/35
Ver. 4.50 - 02/26/2021
Fixed issue with getting a false max number of photos exceeded message.
Fixed page flow when clearing the current activity.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.40 - 11/13/2020
Fixed possible display issue with the geocache filtering page.
Fixed navigation issue when clearing the current activity.
Fixed possible issue when navigating to a geocache.
Ver. 4.00 - 10/15/2019
Fixed potential issue with GPS+GLONASS.
Ver. 3.80 - 10/23/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 3.70 - 11/10/2017
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Ver. 3.60 - 02/28/2017
Fixed issue where auto-start setting would not work.
Fixed issue where activities would fail to sync to GCM after completing.
Fixed issue where touching the screen would wake up the unit when it was in battery save mode.
Ver. 3.50 - 12/01/2016
Fixed intermittent issue where device was not recognized for mass storage when connected via USB.
Fixed ability to set custom name for FIT activities.
Fixed precision and other data issues with FIT activities.
Fixed potential waypoint distance mismatch on the Find page.
Fixed area units on the Track Review page.
Fixed possible shutdown on the Notifications page.
Fixed issue where the dashboard would flash when restoring defaults on the map page.
Fixed possible shutdown on the Review Map page.
Fixed possible shutdown on the Calendar page.
Fixed possible shutdown on the Proximity Alarms page.
Fixed possible shutdown on the Route List page.
Fixed possible freeze when deleting waypoints.
Ver. 3.40 - 07/22/2016
Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > USB Mode)
Ver. 3.20 - 05/11/2016
Fixed possible issue causing European Topo Active maps to not update properly.
Fixed issue with saved track stats precision.
Ver. 3.10 - 04/06/2016
Fixed issue where some large data fields would be blank.
Fixed shutdown when setting manual safety shading setting.
Ver. 3.00 - 01/08/2016
Fixed possible shutdown when reviewing POIs on the map.
Ver. 2.90 - 12/18/2015
Fixed issue with incorrect map orientation and zoom level on map page.
Fixed issue with time display in night mode.
Fixed issue calorie calculation.
Fixed issue with speed display in data fields.
Fixed issue with importing adventures from SD cards.
Ver. 2.80 - 10/26/2015
Fixed possible shutdown on certain keyboards.
Fixed possible issue loading maps on power up.
Ver. 2.70 - 09/30/2015
Added ability to copy reverse for FIT activities.
Improved naming consistency for Tracks and Activities. Track is now used only in reference to GPX track files. Activity is used to refer to the current activity.
Improved foreign language keyboard layouts.
Improved display of right to left languages.
Improved panning on the altimeter page.
Improved separation of activity data and trip data.
Fixed possible issue that prevented geocache filters from working.
Fixed selected keyboard language to save through power cycle.
Fixed possible issue with Trip Time data field.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/26/2015
Added turn information to map page during navigation.
Added ability to customize auto pause threshold.
Added option to restore the current profile to its default settings in Setup > Reset.
Improved the Reset All Settings option in Setup > Reset. This option now resets all the profiles.
Ver. 2.50 - 08/11/2015
Improved the fit history application to work more like track manager.
Improved main menu font in Classic Mode.
Fixed potential shutdown when starting navigation.
Fixed potential issue where a long list would show blank items after scrolling.
Fixed potential issue where button would cover up review information.
Fixed issue where WAAS setting would not save through a power cycle.
Ver. 2.40 - 07/31/2015
N/A.
Ver. 2.20 - 07/10/2015
Initial release.


eTrex 22x/32x
Ver. 2.70 - 03/10/2021
Fixed routing on City Navigator maps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 09/23/2020
Updated text translations.
Disabled automotive routing on OSM maps.
Ver. 2.50 - 08/05/2019
Fixes potential issue with altimeter calibration.


eTrex 20x/30x
Ver. 3.00 - 02/19/2019
Improved text placement on list pages for Arabic language.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.90 - 10/12/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 2.70 - 03/05/2018
Increased font size for arabic language.
Ver. 2.60 - 12/04/2017
Fixed issue where unit could beep for awhile after being turned off.
Fixed issue where an incorrect distance could be shown when saving a track portion.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/29/2016
Improved display Battery Save operation.
Ver. 2.40 - 09/08/2016
Improved detection of USB connection to a PC.
Ver. 2.30 - 12/18/2015
Improved date select page.
Fixed issue with missing battery icon on dashboard.
Fixed issue with missing digit in direction number when panning the map.
Ver. 2.10 - 07/13/2015
Added Screen Capture feature (Setup > Display > Screen Capture).
Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Fixed formatting issue with certain map names in the map information list.
Ver. 2.00 - 05/13/2015
Initial release.


eTrex 20/30
Ver. 4.90 - 02/19/2019
Improved text placement on list pages for Arabic language.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.80 - 10/12/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 4.70 - 03/05/2018
Increased font size for arabic language.
Ver. 4.60 - 12/04/2017
Improved detection of USB connection to a PC.
Ver. 4.50 - 09/08/2016
Improved detection of USB connection to a PC.
Ver. 4.30 - 07/14/2015
Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Fixed formatting issue with certain map names in the map information list.
Ver. 4.20 - 01/21/2015
Fixed several track distance statistic issues.
Ver. 4.10 - 10/15/2014
Fixed possible issue where BirdsEye satellite imagery would be permanently disabled after booting.
Ver. 4.00 - 10/09/2014
Improved cartography support (Garmin Hunt View maps).
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present.
Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors (eTrex 30 devices).
Fixed possible issue with waypoint ordering when sorting method is set to 'Nearest'.
Ver. 3.90 - 07/10/2014
Fixed issue with power off pressure trending (eTrex 30 devices).
Ver. 3.80 - 06/19/2014
Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed possible shutdown when displaying the option menu in Czech.
Ver. 3.70 - 03/25/2014
Improved total ascent and total descent calculations.
Improved average ascent, average descent, and vertical speed data fields.
Ver. 3.60 - 02/18/2014
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Ver. 3.40 - 10/21/2013
Added confirmation of initial language selection.
Fixed issue with saving the 'lock on road' setting across a power cycle.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/27/2013
Added confirmation of initial language selection.
Fixed issue with saving the 'lock on road' setting across a power cycle.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/20/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote (eTrex 30). Main Menu > MENU Key > Change Item Order to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.
Fixed possible issue when missing a turn while using the Active Route application.
Ver. 3.10 - 07/09/2013
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp.
Fixed potential issue with city searching.
Ver. 3.00 - 04/11/2013
Fixed several issues with sorting photos in the photo viewer application.
Fixed issue with prompted routing.
Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
Fixed issue with BirdsEye imagery's status not being saved to each profile.
Fixed issue with tempe sensor's status not being saved to each profile (eTrex 30 devices).
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing certain tracks or routes in German or Russian.
Fixed possible issue with reviewing a track's information.
Fixed possible issue with searching for an address in cities with extremely long names.
Ver. 2.90 - 02/25/2013
Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor on eTrex 30 devices. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Improved accuracy of compass calibration on eTrex 30 devices. A new manual compass calibration is required (Setup > Heading > Calibrate Compass).
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Improved load times for geocache descriptions.
Improved Ascent and Descent calculations.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from BaseCamp (identical maps required).
Fixed issue with picture rotation when using the photo viewer on eTrex 30 devices.
Fixed possible error message when disconnecting the device from a computer.
Fixed possible issue with viewing geocache descriptions in night mode.
Ver. 2.87 beta - 10/09/2012
Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor on eTrex 30 devices. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Improved accuracy of compass calibration on eTrex 30 devices. A new manual compass calibration is required (Setup > Heading > Calibrate Compass).
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
Improved load times for geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from BaseCamp (identical maps required).
Fixed issue with picture rotation when using the photo viewer on eTrex 30 devices.
Fixed possible error message when disconnecting the device from a computer.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 06/07/2012
Added ability to sort waypoints alphabetically.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Improved ability to clear unit settings on power up: now only requires menu key and enter key to be held when powering the unit on.
Improved size of roads drawn on map in 'automotive mode' orientation.
Improved elevation data stored in track logs (etrex 30).
Fixed issue that was causing some devices to display a 'memory full' message followed by bad device behavior.
Fixed issue with distance to destination data field.
Fixed occasional overlapping of data fields in the elevation application.
Fixed issue where waypoints and geocaches could be lost.
Ver. 2.73 beta - 04/09/2012
Improved ability to clear unit settings on power up: now only requires menu key and enter key to be held when powering the unit on.
Improved size of roads drawn on map in 'automotive mode' orientation.
Fixed issue that was causing some devices to display a 'memory full' message followed by bad device behavior.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to etrexBeta@garmin.com.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.71 beta - 04/02/2012
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Improved elevation data stored in track logs (etrex 30).
Fixed issue with distance to destination data field.
Fixed occasional overlapping of data fields in the elevation application.
Problems with this beta software may be reported to etrexBeta@garmin.com.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/22/2012
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed issue that could occur when restoring map zoom level defaults.
Fixed issue with track distance data field in stopwatch application.
Ver. 2.61 beta - 02/10/2012
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Ver. 2.60 - 01/11/2012
Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html).
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart g2 depth points from the map page.
Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/12/2011
Fixed issue where project waypoint feature would only work once per power cycle.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/30/2011
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Improved behavior on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed issue where the progress bar would not display any progress when importing waypoints, tracks, routes, and geocaches.
Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions.
Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Fixed potential shutdown while scrolling through Garmin Connect photos.
Fixed minor graphical issue with the backlight slider on the status page.
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/14/2011
Improved support for Russian cartography.
Ver. 2.20 - 09/22/2011
Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.


eTrex 10
Ver. 3.60 - 04/03/2019
Fixed possible issue with projected waypoints.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.20 - 09/27/2013
Added confirmation of initial language selection.
Fixed display of geocache coordinates with non-default map datum.
Ver. 2.90 - 10/03/2012
Ver. 3.10 - 07/09/2013
Improved ability to clear unit settings on power up: now only requires menu key and enter key to be held when powering the unit on.
Improved load times for geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue with reviewing individual route points from the Route Planner application.
Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
Ver. 2.90 - 10/03/2012
Fixed cause of a warning message when device is ejected from a PC.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/29/2012
Fixed issues with Farsi language.
Ver. 2.60 - 02/22/2012
Added marine colors mode.
Improved GPS response at low speeds.
Fixed issue with altitude values in track logs.
Fixed issue with track log naming when using BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with compass CDI pointer.
Fixed issue with distance units in geocache dashboard.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/09/2011
Improved support for Bulgarian.
Added project waypoint to waypoint page option menu.
Fixed issue displaying location in large data fields for certain position formats.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/18/2011
Fixed issue where location large data fields draw incorrectly.
Ver. 2.20 - 09/22/2011
Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.


eTrex Venture/Mariner
Ver. 5.20 - 03/18/2008
Updated WAAS.
Updated GEOID model.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 04/07/2004
Corrected problem that caused time labels (HRS, MIN, SEC) in some languages to be incorrect.
Ver. 2.60 - 10/03/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 2.50 - 07/31/2003
Added 8 new languages (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, and Portuguese).
pdated French translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Improved external power detection.
Ver. 2.34 - 08/05/2002
Improved accuracy of WAAS EPE.
Ver. 2.31 - 04/19/2002
Increased measure distance field on map page to 5 characters instead of 4.
Resolved diamonds displaying in location and turn configurable field.
Improved functionality of the yards distance mode.
Ver. 2.30 - 04/05/2002
Improved submerged icon visibility in land mode.
Added time zones for Auckland, Katmandu, and Helsinki.
Made the location field a long small number configurable field and also a big number configurable field.
Created a latitude/longitude configurable field. This allows for viewing two position formats simultaneously.
Added supports for yards as a distance.
Added RT 90 grid.
Various translation updates.
Fixed area calculation accessory problem with Hungarian language.
General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
Ver. 2.29 - 09/25/2001
Improved WAAS operation when more than one WAAS satellite is visible.
Added geocache icons.
Fixed shutdown problem related to low battery.
Ver. 2.28 - 08/31/2001
Fixed the pointer field on the compass page.
Fixed date field so it no longer allows invalid dates on the hunt and fish page.
Fixed a lock up problem in the track area accessory.
Saving a point of interest as a waypoint now gives the waypoint a meaningful name.
Fixed track log so it saves the user setting of on or off after the unit is powered off.
Fixed problem with overlapping maps where no map detail would be displayed at certain zoom levels.
Fixed problem with cities coming up with Unknown as their state on find by name.
Added precision to distance fields.
Improved German translations.
Fixed appearance of small compass on Navigation page.
Fixed shutdown problem.
Ver. 2.26 - 08/06/2001
Allow negative elevations.
Changed the compass to displays MILS while the unit is set to MILS.
Fixed the delete notes on the calendar.
Fixed problem when activating a goto, where the waypoint is not on the active route. Now the route will be deactivated.
Added new NMEA sentence, PGRMM, for reporting datum parameters.
Added the ability to select more choices for the configurable fields on the map page, compass page, and trip computer page.
Added new accessory for calculating area of a track.
Display the area of a saved track on the track detail page.
Added measure distance feature to the map page.
Improved Swedish translations.
Ver. 2.25 - 06/26/2001
Correctly determine the date the first time satellites are acquired after the unit has been stored without batteries.
Ver. 2.24 - 06/14/2001
Fixed a problem with the project waypoint feature that occurred when using a north reference other than true north.
Fixed the Transportation Points of Interest subtype menu to be in the correct order.
Improved support for the upcoming Points of Interest CD.
Improved Spanish and French translations.
Renamed existing Hu-Tzu-Shan datum to Taiwan, and added a new datum named Hu-Tu-Shan, which conforms to the NIMA definition.
Ver. 2.23 - 05/25/2001
Fixed map update anomaly.
Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
Corrected Vertical Speed configurable field that got changed in previous version.
Ver. 2.22 - 05/18/2001
Fixed bug that was introduced in software version 2.21 that caused the unit to freeze for several minutes when the Poor Satellite Reception page pops up.
Moved zoom scale back to the lower left-hand corner of the map where it was originally intended.
Ver. 2.21 - 05/17/2001
Added multi-language support (French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish).
Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Made the cursor movement on the keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Save User Grid Settings.
Fixed Delete All Waypoints bug that would cause the unit to shut off.
Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
Ver. 2.20 - 03/13/2001
Changed some messages to have a shorter timeout.
Light key now works while panning on map.
Changed default response when deleting a route to 'No'.
No more long pause when going to the Route Definition Page.
Changed 'Text' and 'Zoom' to 'Text Size' and 'Max Zoom' on the Map Setup Page.
Fixed Tracback bug.
Made improvements to the Hunt and Fish Page.
Downloading intersections, exits, or other non supported points from MapSource will be converted to user waypoints.


eTrex Legend/Vista H
Ver. 2.80 - 03/06/2019
Fix incorrect time date issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


eTrex Legend
Ver. 3.90 - 03/18/2008
Updated WAAS.
Updated GEOID model.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.70 - 02/25/2005
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 3.60 - 12/22/2003
Added RCV_CPO support.
Added Croatian language support.
Updated various translations.
Ver. 3.50 - 10/03/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 3.40 - 07/31/2003
Updated French translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Improved external power detection.
Ver. 3.20 - 03/13/2003
Corrected problem that potentially rounded northing/easting values when entering or editing waypoints in UTM-based grids.
Ver. 3.10 - 02/07/2003
Increased active track log to 10,000 points.
Increased saved track log to 750 points.
Increased user waypoints to 1,000 waypoints.
Increased waypoints per route to 125 waypoints.
Added option on Map Setup page to specify the number of track points to plot. The most recent points will be plotted up to the specified number, not exceeding the size of the track log.
Improved South African grid.
Corrected problem where MapSource would give an error message after transferring a large number of map tiles.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/25/2002
Added South African Grid support.
Added Indian Grid support.
Added GPS Accuracy as a selectable field accessible from the trip computer, map, and compass pages.
Corrected potential calculator lockup or shutdown.
Added ownership page to be shown at startup. To enter owner data, select "Owner Information" option from the main menu page's option menu.
Added "yards" label on trip computer page in big numbers mode.
Corrected potential shutdowns when do find-by-name city searches with multiple maps types loaded.
Ver. 2.41 - 08/26/2002
Added battery type selector to improve battery gauge reliability.
Added page up and down capability on most lists using zoom in and zoom out keys.
Added ability to do manual waypoint transitioning on routes.
Added a unit's selector for depth.
Added a unit's selector for vertical speed.
Added Hungarian Grid.
Improved display of City Navigator maps so certain points of interest will not show up until the appropriate zoom level.
Enhanced compass pointer functionality while navigating a route. It now indicates the direction of the turn to the next point in the route in addition to the direction to the current point (when within 15 seconds of the current point).
Improved accuracy for WAAS EPE.
Made restore map setup restore defaults set to land mode.
Made address searches display the street name of the previous search.
Improved display update on the calculator after pressing the clear button or the clear entry button.
Improved general usability and error handling of calculator page.
Improved translations for Czech, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish languages.
Added the ability to search specific map sets on city searches.
Improved functionality of user datum.
Improved display of certain European airport runways.
General improvements to the operating system that fixed various shutdowns.
Ver. 2.39 - 07/19/2002
Increased stability of firmware uploads.
Increased stability of map uploads.
Made user memory be cleared when backing up firmware revisions.
Ver. 2.38 - 04/19/2002
Increased measure distance field on map page to 5 characters instead of 4.
Improved functionality of the yards distance mode.
Resolved diamonds displaying in location and turn configurable field.
Allowed trailing zeros to be entered on the calculator accessory.
Added GPVTG NMEA sentence.
Ver. 2.37 - 04/05/2002
Improved submerged icon visibility in land mode.
Fixed backspace button on the keyboard.
Added time zones for Auckland, Katmandu, and Helsinki.
Made the location field a long small number configurable field and also a big number configurable field.
Created a latitude/longitude configurable field. This allows for viewing two position formats simultaneously.
Added supports for yards as a distance.
Various translation updates.
Added a calculate area enclosed by route feature.
Fixed area calculation accessory problem with Hungarian language.
Added calculator accessory.
General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
Ver. 2.36 - 12/04/2001
Reverted to outputting the GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRTE, GPWPL, and PSLIB sentences via NMEA.
Ver. 2.35 - 11/21/2001
Reverted display of active track log to three pixels.
Made water mode display map boundaries.
Added description to some BlueChart features.
Fixed the moon phase.
Reverted to outputting the heading sentence via NMEA.
Fixed Italian translation of nautical miles.
Ver. 2.34 - 11/05/2001
Improve WAAS operation when transitioning from areas of ionospheric data coverage.
Added a land mode and a water mode for the map.
Add support for MapSource BlueChart data.
Fixed translations of power up warning.
Added RT-90 map datum and position format.
Fixed option menu on the MapSource information page to display all subsets of maps to be turned on and off as a set.
Made the external power down page count down by one and always pop up when external power is lost.
When saving a waypoint after a find by name, made the waypoint have a meaningful name.
Fixed shutdown problem related to European road and rec maps.
Fixed the route list displaying multiple active routes when more then 15 saved routes existed.
Fixed auto daylight savings time setting.
On the trip computer page, when using big numbers, made elevations over 10,000 ft display.
General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
Ver. 2.33 - 09/25/2001
Improved WAAS operation when more than one WAAS satellite is visible.
Added geocache icons.
Fixed shutdown problem related to low battery.
Ver. 2.32 - 08/31/2001
Fixed the pointer field on the compass page.
Fixed date field so it no longer allows invalid dates on the hunt and fish page.
Fixed a lock up problem in the track area accessory.
Saving a point of interest as a waypoint now gives the waypoint a meaningful name.
Fixed track log so it saves the user setting of on or off after the unit is powered off.
Fixed problem with overlapping maps where no map detail would be displayed at certain zoom levels.
Added precision to distance fields.
Improved German translations.
Fixed appearance of small compass on the navigation page.
Ver. 2.30 - 08/06/2001
Allow negative elevations.
Changed the compass to displays MILS while the unit is set to MILS.
Fixed the delete notes on the calendar.
Fixed problem when activating a goto, where the waypoint is not on the active route. Now the route will be deactivated.
Added new NMEA sentence, PGRMM, for reporting datum parameters.
Added the ability to select more choices for the configurable fields on the map page, compass page, and trip computer page.
Added new accessory for calculating area of a track.
Display the area of a saved track on the track detail page.
Added measure distance feature to the map page.
Improved Swedish and Hungarian translations.
Ver. 2.29 - 06/26/2001
Correctly determine the date the first time satellites are acquired after the unit has been stored without batteries.
Ver. 2.28 - 06/14/2001
Fixed a problem with the project waypoint feature that occurred when using a north reference rather than true north.
Fixed the Transportation Points of Interest subtype menu to be in the correct order.
Improved support for the upcoming Points of Interest CD.
Improved support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD to display fishing areas on the map.
Improved Spanish, French, and Dutch translations.
Renamed existing Hu-Tzu-Shan datum to Taiwan, and added a new datum named Hu-Tu-Shan, which conforms to the NIMA definition.
Ver. 2.27 - 05/25/2001
Fixed map update anomaly.
Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
Corrected Vertical Speed configurable field that got changed in previous version.
Ver. 2.26 - 05/18/2001
Fixed bug that was introduced in software version 2.25 that caused the unit to freeze for several minutes when the Poor Satellite Reception page pops up.
Moved zoom scale back to the lower left-hand corner of the map where it was originally intended.
Ver. 2.25 - 05/17/2001
Added multi-language support (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish).
Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
Fixed memory corruption that occurred when clearing all fields on the Find Address/Intersection pages.
Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Made cursor movement on keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Save User Grid Settings.
Fixed Delete All Waypoints Bug, where unit would shut off.
Added support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD.
Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
Ver. 2.24 - 03/26/2001
Fixed bug when loading maps while GPS is turned off.
Fixed memory bug that causes unit to lock up.
Allow special characters to be entered when Spell 'N Finding cities and points of interest.
Increased the number of zoom levels to include 80, 50, 30, and 20 ft.
Ver. 2.22 - 03/13/2001
Changed some messages to have a shorter timeout.
Light key now works while panning on map.
Fixed bug on Reset Page when 'Delete Saved Tracks' was selected.
Changed default response when deleting a route to 'No'.
No more long pause when going to the Route Definition Page.
Increased pixel width of the user waypoint id field.
Changed 'Text' and 'Zoom' to 'Text Size' and 'Max Zoom' on the Map Setup Page.
Fixed map zoom problem where MapSource detail was not displayed at certain zoom levels.
Notify system after MapSource is done loading.
Fixed Tracback bug.
Corrected lock-up issue when using find operation with European MetroGuide maps containing types with a single subtype.
Corrected copyright strings for maps on power-on page.
Corrected find operation across multiple European MetroGuide maps.
Replaced manual map selection with automatic map selection for find operations based on current position or map pointer.
Made aesthetic changes to the Hunt & Fish page.


eTrex Vista
Ver. 3.90 - 03/09/2010
Corrected issue where some units could not get a GPS fix.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.80 - 03/18/2008
Updated WAAS.
Updated GEOID model.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.70 - 05/30/2006
Added support of a new compass sensor.
Ver. 3.60 - 12/22/2003
Improvements to RCV_CPO support.
Added Croatian language support.
Updated various translations.
Ver. 3.50 - 10/03/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 3.40 - 07/31/2003
Updated French translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Added support for RCV_CPO data.
Improved external power detection.
Ver. 3.20 - 03/13/2003
Corrected problem that potentially rounded northing/easting values when entering or editing waypoints in UTM-based grids.
Ver. 3.10 - 02/07/2003
Increased active track log to 10,000 points.
Increased saved track log to 750 points.
Increased user waypoints to 1,000 waypoints.
Increased waypoints per route to 125 waypoints.
Added option on map setup page to specify the number of track points to plot. The most recent points will be plotted up to the specified number, not exceeding the size of the track log.
Improved South African grid.
Corrected problem where MapSource would give an error message after transferring a large number of map tiles.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/25/2002
Added Jumpmaster accessory. (supplemental documentation)
Added South African Grid support.
Added Indian Grid support.
Added GPS Accuracy as a selectable field accessible from the trip computer, map, and compass pages.
Corrected problem where a full tracklog could potentially cause lockups and shutdowns.
Corrected potential calculator lockup or shutdown.
Added ownership page to be shown at startup. To enter owner data, select "Owner Information" option from the main menu page's option menu.
Added "yards" label on trip computer page in big numbers mode.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/10/2002
Corrected tracklog so it would not segment on transitions from 2-D to 3-D or differential coverage. Tracklog will still segment when switching into or out of satellite coverage and will track elevation data when no coverage is available.
Corrected potential shutdowns on the calculator page.
Corrected potential shutdowns when doing find-by-name city searches with multiple maps types loaded.
Removed ability to enter consecutive decimal points into calculator.
Improved page layout consistency for units setup and system setup pages.
Corrected problem when using user north setting that would not remove the "Hold Level" notice.
Set route list page menu options to an order consistent throughout the unit.
Ver. 2.30 - 09/27/2002
Added battery type selector.
Added page up and page down capability using zoom in and zoom for most lists.
Improved accuracy of WAAS EPE.
General improvements to the Altimeter page.
Improved error handling for scientific calculator.
Improved glide ratio to be calculated all the time.
Corrected display of City Navigator Points of Interest, and runways for some European and Canadian maps.
Improvements to map selection of city searches.
Restore defaults on map setup sets map to Land Mode.
General improvements to fix various shutdowns.
Changes to support hardware changes. No noticeable change to user.
Ver. 2.28 - 07/12/2002
Added Glide Ratio, Glide Ratio to Destination, and Vertical Speed to Destination configurable fields.
Enhanced compass pointer functionality while navigating a route. It now indicates the direction of the turn to the next point in the route in addition to the direction to the current point (when within 15 seconds of the current point).
Added elevation configurable field to the elevation page.
Made find by address searches display the street name of the previous search.
Added ability to do manual waypoint transitioning on routes.
Added a unit's selector for depth.
Added a unit's selector for vertical speed.
Improved responsiveness of vertical speed.
Added Hungarian Grid.
Changed operation to continue updating elevation related data when satellite reception has been lost.
Improved display update on the calculator after pressing the clear button or the clear entry button.
Improved translations for all languages.
Added the ability to search specific map sets on find by city searches.
Improved functionality of user datum.
Increased stability of firmware uploads and map uploads.
Corrected NMEA output of user magnetic variance settings.
Made user memory be cleared when backing up firmware revisions.
Fixed the use of yards on the horizontal axis zoom scale, on the elevation plot.
General improvements to the operating system that fixed various shutdowns.
Ver. 2.26 - 04/19/2002
Increased measure distance field on map page to 5 characters instead of 4.
Fixed shutdown problem with negative elevations on the GPS elevation menu option.
Resolved diamonds displaying in location and turn configurable field.
Allowed trailing zeros to be entered on the calculator accessory.
Added GPVTG NMEA sentence.
Improved functionality of the yards distance mode.
Corrected the output of the heading NMEA sentence.
Ver. 2.25 - 04/05/2002
Improved submerged icon visibility in land mode.
Fixed backspace button on the keyboard.
Added time zones for Auckland, Katmandu, and Helsinki.
Made the location field a long small number configurable field and also a big number configurable field.
Created a latitude/longitude configurable field. This allows for viewing two position formats simultaneously.
Added supports for yards as a distance.
Allowed GPS altitude to be viewed from the satellite page.
Added calculator accessory.
Various translation updates.
Added a calculate area enclosed by route feature.
Fixed area calculation accessory problem with Hungarian language.
General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
Ver. 2.24 - 12/04/2001
Reverted to outputting the GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRTE, GPWPL, and PSLIB sentences via NMEA.
Ver. 2.23 - 11/21/2001
Reverted display of active track log to three pixels.
Made water mode display map boundaries.
Added description to some BlueChart features.
Fixed the moon phase.
Reverted to outputting the heading sentence via NMEA.
Fixed Italian translation of nautical miles.
Ver. 2.22 - 11/05/2001
Improve WAAS operation when transitioning from areas of ionospheric data coverage.
Added a land mode and a water mode for the map.
Add support for blue chart data.
Fixed translations of power up warning.
Added RT-90 map datum and position format.
Fixed option menu on the MapSource information page to display all subsets of maps to be turned on and off as a set.
Made the external power down page count down by one and always pop up when external power is lost.
When saving a waypoint after a find by name, made the waypoint have a meaningful name.
Fixed shutdown problem related to European road and rec maps.
Fixed the route list displaying multiple active routes when more then 15 saved routes existed.
Fixed auto daylight savings time setting.
On the trip computer page, when using big numbers, made elevations over 10,000 ft display.
General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
Ver. 2.21 - 09/25/2001
Improve WAAS operation when more than one WAAS satellite is visible.
Added geocache icons.
Fixed shutdown problem related to low battery.
Unit will now save latest altimeter calibration information between power cycles regardless of how much time has elapsed between power cycles.
Ver. 2.20 - 08/31/2001
Fixed the pointer field on the compass page.
Fixed date field so it no longer allows invalid dates on the hunt and fish page.
Fixed a lock up problem in the track area accessory.
Saving a point of interest as a waypoint now gives the waypoint a meaningful name.
Fixed track log so it saves the user setting of on or off after the unit is powered off.
Fixed problem with overlapping maps where no map detail would be displayed at certain zoom levels.
Fixed sight and go off course problem where it was not displaying the correct value.
Added precision to distance fields.
Improved German translations.
Fixed appearance of small compass on the navigation page.
Ver. 2.18 - 08/06/2001
Allow negative elevations.
Changed the compass to displays MILS while the unit is set to MILS.
Fixed the delete notes on the calendar.
Fixed problem when activating a goto, where the waypoint is not on the active route. Now the route will be deactivated.
Added new NMEA sentence, PGRMM, for reporting datum parameters.
Added the ability to select more choices for the configurable fields on the map page, compass page, and trip computer page.
Added new accessory for calculating area of a track.
Display the area of a saved track on the track detail page.
Added measure distance feature to the map page.
Improved Swedish and Hungarian translations.
Fixed sight and go feature to lock in compass headings correctly.
Made the elevation ranges on the altimeter page more comparable for meters and feet.
Ver. 2.17 - 06/26/2001
Correctly determine the date the first time satellites are acquired after the unit has been stored without batteries.
Ver. 2.16 - 06/14/2001
Fixed a problem with the project waypoint feature that occurred when using a north reference rather than true north.
Fixed the Transportation Points of Interest subtype menu to be in the correct order.
Improved support for the upcoming Points of Interest CD.
Improved support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD to display fishing areas on the map.
Improved Spanish, French, and Dutch translations.
Renamed existing Hu-Tzu-Shan datum to Taiwan, and added a new datum named Hu-Tu-Shan, which conforms to the NIMA definition.
Ver. 2.15 - 05/25/2001
Fixed map update anomaly.
Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
Fixed irregularities that occurred when switching from pressure plot to elevation plot on the Altimeter Page.
Backlight can now be turned on/off while changing elevation ranges.
Ver. 2.14 - 05/18/2001
Fixed bug that was introduced in software version 2.13 that caused the unit to freeze for several minutes when the Poor Satellite Reception page pops up.
Moved zoom scale back to the lower left-hand corner of the map where it was originally intended.
Ver. 2.13 - 05/17/2001
Added multi-language support (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish).
Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
Fixed memory corruption that occurred when clearing all fields on the Find Address/Intersection pages.
Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Made cursor movement on keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
Save User Grid Settings.
Fixed Delete All Waypoints Bug, where unit would shut off.
Added support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD.
Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
Fixed inconsistent elevation values between marked waypoint and current elevation.
Fixed pressure field on Altimeter Calibration page so all the digits can be entered.
Fixed bug where elevation plot was not being completely drawn.
Ver. 2.12 - 03/28/2001
WAAS improvement in shaded and reflected signal environment.
Fixed logging incorrect elevation from altimeter during system mode transition.
Ver. 2.11 - 03/26/2001
The View Points option on the Altimeter page will now be disabled if there are no points logged.
Fixed bug when loading maps while GPS is turned off.
Fixed memory bug that causes unit to lock up.


eTrex Venture Cx
Ver. 3.50 - 08/07/2019
Fix incorrect time/date/year issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 12/03/2009
Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 09/02/2009
Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/28/2009
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
Ver. 3.10 - 05/12/2009
Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Increase precision of user grid input field.
Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/22/2008
Fix Marine map POI issue.
Ver. 2.90 - 01/31/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/03/2007
Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.
Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.
Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown.
Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80.
Correct the Swiss grid calculation.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improved promptness of the turn review page.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Added more time zones.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.
Ver. 2.70 - 04/28/2007
Updated daylight saving time dates.
Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages.
Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page.
Add data card information page.
Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.
Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.
Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data.
Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature.
Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing.
Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater.
Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.
Ver. 2.60 - 09/12/2006
Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.
Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.
Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator.
Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/08/2006
Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC.
Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.
Ver. 2.40
Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2.
Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.
Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.
Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone.
Improve reset function of timer lap distance.
Ver. 2.30
Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set.
Increase loadable maps to 2025.
Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britian v2.


eTrex Venture HC
Ver. 3.80 - 03/06/2019
Fix incorrect time date issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 10/26/2009
All user data will be erased in this version.
Remove 'Interface' item in Setup Menu.
Fix potential shutdown during track log data clearing.
Modify page layout in 'Map Setup - General'.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates issue of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Fix map loading issue when using Mapsource tool.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 01/05/2009
Restore default page sequence to correct wrong page index.
Ver. 3.00 - 12/08/2008
Remove route turn review.
Ver. 2.90 - 11/05/2008
Correct 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio'.
Correct waypoint symbol image display on unit by xImage tool.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/12/2008
Add splash screen feature.
Improve distance calculation in odometer.
Fix system freeze issue.
Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
Correct user grid.
Fix screen fade in cold temperature.
Fix proximity alarm issue.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/19/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
Correct total ascent calculation.
Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/02/2008
Add custom POI function.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/05/2007
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999 due to some map ids being duplicate.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Improve the current margin when changing the backlight brightness.
Improve the road network when try to generate it for large diameter speed cameras.
Correct Swiss grid issue and postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
Modify 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.
Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.


eTrex Summit HC
Ver. 3.80 - 03/06/2019
Fix incorrect time date issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 10/26/2009
All user data will be erased in this version.
Remove 'Interface' item in Setup Menu.
Fix potential shutdown during track log data clearing.
Modify page layout in 'Map Setup - General'.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates issue of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Fix map loading issue when using Mapsource tool.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 01/05/2009
Restore default page sequence to correct wrong page index.
Ver. 3.00 - 12/08/2008
Correct initial pressure record in track log of Summit HC.
Remove route turn review.
Ver. 2.90 - 11/05/2008
Correct 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio'.
Correct waypoint symbol image display on unit by xImage tool.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/12/2008
Add splash screen feature.
Improve distance calculation in odometer.
Fix system freeze issue.
Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
Correct user grid.
Fix screen fade in cold temperature.
Fix proximity alarm issue.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/19/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
Correct total ascent calculation.
Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/02/2008
Add custom POI function.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/05/2007
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999 due to some map ids being duplicate.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Improve the current margin when changing the backlight brightness.
Improve the road network when try to generate it for large diameter speed cameras.
Correct Swiss grid issue and postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
Modify 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.
Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.


eTrex H
Ver. 3.60 - 02/15/2019
Fix incorrect time date issue caused by GPS week number roll-over on ST BRAVO3H.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 03/30/2010
Add Greek Language.
Support New Zealand TM datum format.
Ver. 3.10 - 10/17/2008
Improve Odometer.
Upgrade GPS library.
eTrex H
Ver. 3.00 - 06/26/2008
Fix power-up issue.
Ver. 2.90 - 06/09/2008
Upgrade gps library.
Fix unlock map issue for nRoute.
Ver. 2.80 - 02/14/2008
Fix satellite dropping issue.
Ver. 2.60 - 12/12/2007
Fix demo mode turn off issue.
Fix random satellite dropping errors.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/15/2007
Fix WAAS issue.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/19/2007
Fix the PGRMZ sentence.
Fix auto search issue.
Revise a wrong string in the Germany language.


eTrex Legend C
Ver. 2.70 - 05/03/2007
Improved support for Macintosh USB.
Corrected support for certain carpool/toll roads types in Austria and Switzerland.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 04/26/2006
Adds support for Topo Great Britain maps.
Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets.
Correctly displays intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features.
Improves searching for intersections in European maps.
Presents only relevant cities as choices given during address or intersection searches.
Fixes occasional shutdown on highway page.
Uses updated search process for WAAS and EGNOS satellites.
Preserves stopwatch lap distance if user leaves the stopwatch page.
Corrects profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian.
Prevents long idle times during power save GPS mode.
Sounds anchor drag alarm until reset by the user rather than sounding just a single tone.
Shows proper units on the map page when reviewing depth contours on the map page.
Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/20/2005
Improved USB support.
Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.
Ver. 2.40 - 05/27/2005
Added German tide support.
Added support for extended resolution maps like Minnesota LakeMaster maps.
Improved Data Review page to show depth or height of structures like bridges on BlueChart maps.
Corrected track log filtering.
Ver. 2.30 - 04/21/2005
Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
Corrected 'Recalculate' option for 'Off Road' navigation.
Ver. 2.20 - 03/17/2005
Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
Now reports DEM map support to PC software.
Fixed shutdown caused by viewing some marine light points.
Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
Added 'Select Map' option for Address and Intersection searching.
Fixed problem where depth could not be displayed in meters on BlueChart maps.
Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart maps.
Fixed problem with the turn review display in German and Italian languages.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
Made the way intermittent water areas are drawn more visible.
Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to the next turn too quickly.
Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints with a non-zero north reference.
Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map information for the point.
Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time axis.
Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
Fixed a potential problem where the wrong number of bytes could be sent for USB get requests.
Fixed problem with displaying 'Waypoint At Destination' while doing a tracback.
Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
Fixed problem where route recalculation would slowly go to 100% and lock up.
Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in its handling of multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a point to which to tracback.
Abbreviated long 'Leaving Proximity' message in German.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/18/2004
Added the battery indicator to the title bar on the Main Menu page.
Corrected problems with the Prompted Route Recalculation page.
Corrected communication problems with third-party software.
Corrected display of some long European street names.
Corrected problems with restoring defaults on the Route Definition page.
Updated translations.


eTrex Legend Cx
Ver. 3.50 - 08/07/2019
Fix incorrect time/date/year issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 12/03/2009
Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/02/2009
Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/28/2009
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
Ver. 3.10 - 05/12/2009
Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Increase precision of user grid input field.
Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/22/2008
Fix Marine map POI issue.
Ver. 2.90 - 01/31/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/03/2007
Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.
Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.
Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown.
Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80.
Correct the Swiss grid calculation.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improved promptness of the turn review page.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Added more time zones.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.
Ver. 2.70 - 04/28/2007
Updated daylight saving time dates.
Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages.
Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page.
Add data card information page.
Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.
Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.
Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data.
Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature.
Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing.
Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater.
Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.
Ver. 2.60 - 09/12/2006
Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.
Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.
Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator.
Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/08/2006
Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC.
Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.
Ver. 2.40 - 05/04/2006
Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2.
Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.
Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.
Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone.
Improve reset function of timer lap distance.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/23/2006
Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set.
Increase loadable maps to 2025.
Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britian v2.


eTrex Legend HCx
Ver. 3.20 - 12/03/2009
Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 08/28/2009
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Correct upside down direction of vertical speed.
Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/12/2009
Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Correct wrong indication of 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio'.
Ver. 2.80 - 10/13/2008
Fix 'Highway Page' shutdown issue with menu key operation.
Correct power-on failure issue.
Ver. 2.70 - 08/021/2008
Improve distance calculation in odometer.
Fix system freeze issue.
Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
Correct user grid.
Disable route calculation icon when GPS is off.
Ver. 2.60 - 02/04/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
Fix reboot issue of GPS firmware update.
Correct battery issue of lithium battery.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/19/2007
Remove the turn backlight on action when unit was turn on.
Ver. 2.40 - 09/26/2007
Changed odometer calculation to more closely match track log distance.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
Fix second power on issue.
Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.
Ver. 2.30 - 08/03/2007
Fixed Swiss grid issue.
Fixed postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
Change 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.


eTrex Vista C
Ver. 2.70 - 05/03/2007
Improved support for Macintosh USB.
Corrected support for certain carpool/toll roads types in Austria and Switzerland.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 04/26/2006
Adds support for Topo Great Britain maps.
Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets.
Correctly displays intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features.
Improves searching for intersections in European maps.
Presents only relevant cities as choices given during address or intersection searches.
Fixes occasional shutdown on highway page.
Uses updated search process for WAAS and EGNOS satellites.
Preserves stopwatch lap distance if user leaves the stopwatch page.
Corrects profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian.
Prevents long idle times during power save GPS mode.
Sounds anchor drag alarm until reset by the user rather than sounding just a single tone.
Shows proper units on the map page when reviewing depth contours on the map page.
Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/20/2005
Improved USB support.
Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.
Ver. 2.40 - 05/27/2005
Added German tide support.
Added support for extended resolution maps like Minnesota LakeMaster maps.
Improved Data Review page to show depth or height of structures like bridges on BlueChart maps.
Corrected track log filtering.
Ver. 2.30 - 04/21/2005
Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
Corrected 'Recalculate' option for 'Off Road' navigation.
Ver. 2.20 - 03/17/2005
Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
Now reports DEM map support to PC software.
Fixed shutdown caused by viewing some marine light points.
Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
Added 'Select Map' option for Address and Intersection searching.
Fixed problem where depth could not be displayed in meters on BlueChart maps.
Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart maps.
Fixed problem with the turn review display in German and Italian languages.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
Made the way intermittent water areas are drawn more visible.
Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to the next turn too quickly.
Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints with a non-zero north reference.
Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map information for the point.
Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time axis.
Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
Fixed a potential problem where the wrong number of bytes could be sent for USB get requests.
Fixed problem with displaying 'Waypoint At Destination' while doing a tracback.
Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
Fixed problem where route recalculation would slowly go to 100% and lock up.
Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in its handling of multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a tracback point.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/18/2004
Added the battery indicator to the title bar on the Main Menu page.
Corrected problems with the Prompted Route Recalculation page.
Corrected communication problems with third-party software.
Corrected problem where unit would power on unexpectedly when 'pressure trend recording' was set to 'Save Always'.
Corrected display of some long European street names.
Corrected problems with restoring defaults on the Route Definition page.
Updated translations.


eTrex Vista Cx
Ver. 3.50 - 08/07/2019
Fix incorrect time/date/year issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 12/03/2009
Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/02/2009
Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/28/2009
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
Ver. 3.10 - 05/12/2009
Correct time scale of altimeter chart.
Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Increase precision of user grid input field.
Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/22/2008
Fix Marine map POI issue.
Ver. 2.90 - 01/31/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/03/2007
Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.
Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.
Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown.
Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80.
Correct the Swiss grid calculation.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improved promptness of the turn review page.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Added more time zones.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.
Ver. 2.70 - 04/28/2007
Updated daylight saving time dates.
Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages.
Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page.
Add data card information page.
Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.
Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.
Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data.
Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature.
Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing.
Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater.
Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.
Ver. 2.60 - 09/12/2006
Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.
Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.
Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator.
Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/08/2006
Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC.
Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.
Ver. 2.40 - 05/04/2006
Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2.
Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.
Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.
Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone.
Improve reset function of timer lap distance.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/23/2006
Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set.
Increase loadable maps to 2025.
Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britian v2.
Fix potential lockup on Welcome screen when the track log has been turned off and cleared and then the unit is powered off and back on.


eTrex Vista HCx
Ver. 3.20 - 12/03/2009
Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting.
Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 08/28/2009
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
Correct the brightness can't move over 50% in eTrex Vista HCx.
Correct upside down direction of vertical speed.
Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
Ver. 3.00 - 05/12/2009
Correct time scale of altimeter chart.
Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Modify track log function for steady barometer output at power on.
Ver. 2.80 - 10/13/2008
Fix 'Highway Page' shutdown issue with menu key operation.
Correct power-on failure issue.
Ver. 2.70 - 08/21/2008
Improve distance calculation in odometer.
Fix system freeze issue.
Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
Correct user grid.
Disable route calculation icon when GPS is off.
Ver. 2.60 - 02/04/2008
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
Improve sun times for polar regions.
Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
Support multiple languages in American version.
Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
Correct total ascent calculation.
Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
Fix reboot issue of GPS firmware update.
Correct battery issue of lithium battery.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/19/2007
Remove the turn backlight on action when unit was turn on.
Ver. 2.40 - 09/26/2007
Fix compass hint message issue when compass turn off.
Changed odometer calculation to more closely match track log distance.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
Fix second power on issue.
Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.
Ver. 2.30 - 08/03/2007
Fixed Swiss grid issue.
Fixed postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
Added hint message when the E-compass of the unit has never been calibrated successfully by user.
Change 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.


Rino 110
Ver. 3.90 - 07/05/2006
Correctly displays position field while it is being edited.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.80 - 05/23/2006
Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
Correctly remembers serial interface settings between power cycles.
Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 3.70 - 04/13/2005
Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
Fixed problem where zooming could cancel measuring distance.
Ver. 3.60 - 01/27/2005
Allow position sending on GMRS channels.
Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.
Ver. 3.50 - 07/20/2004
Updated to support transfer of proximity waypoints with MapSource.
Ver. 3.40 - 10/21/2003
Fixed problem that caused MGRS coordinates to occasionally display improperly in 'Big Number' mode.
Added support for RCV_CPO data.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/22/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 3.20 - 07/02/2003
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. Units will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Fixed problem with incorrect waypoint date being displayed.
Ver. 3.10 - 04/15/2003
Minor display adjustments on Radio Setup and Tone Setup.
Fixed problem with potential lockup occurring in GMRS mode in version 3.00.
Ver. 3.00 - 04/02/2003
Increased the time between position sending from 10 to 30 seconds to comply with the latest FCC ruling.
Added polling feature to request a position from another Rino by pressing the CALL button with the contact highlighted on the Map page or through the menu option on the Contact page.
Added setup item to the Radio Setup page to disable poll response.
Moved Tone Setups to a separate page off of the Radio page menu.
Ver. 2.40 - 02/20/2003
Fixed potential problem with invalid codes being set after scanning current codes is complete.
Ver. 2.30 - 01/09/2003
Key-lock now allows use of CALL key.
Fixed problem with invalid CODE being set for Channel 22.
Always restore previously used CODE after scanning is done.
Ver. 2.20 - 12/23/2002
Allow user to disable power-on, power-off, and volume beeps by turning message beeps off.
Allow user to adjust microphone sensitivity for internal and headset microphones. Microphone adjustments may be found by going to the Radio Setup page, selecting the Menu, and selecting Set Sensitivity.
Improved audio in headset when transmitting with VOX.
Ver. 2.10 - 11/05/2002
Fixed problem with navigation fields and compass pointer sometimes going blank during navigation.


Rino 120
Ver. 5.90 - 03/30/2009 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Adds updates for manufacturing support.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.50 - 05/23/2006 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
Fixes occasional lockup on Trip Computer when the reset list is scrolled to the end.
Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
Improved restoring of the time of day if batteries have been removed from the unit for more than an hour.
Ver. 5.40 - 07/22/2005 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Corrected so that currently selected map datum applies only to the Location (selected) field and not the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 5.30 - 04/13/2005 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
Ver. 5.20 - 01/27/2005 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Allow position sending on non-repeater GMRS channels.
Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.
Ver. 5.10 - 07/21/2004 - This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
Changed version number to 5.10.
Ver. 3.80 - 07/05/2006
Correctly displays position field while it is being edited.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.80 - 05/23/2006
Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
Correctly remembers serial interface settings between power cycles.
Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 3.70 - 04/13/2005
Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
Fixed problem where zooming could cancel measuring distance.
Ver. 3.60 - 01/27/2005
Allow position sending on GMRS channels.
Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.
Ver. 3.50 - 07/20/2004
Updated to support transfer of proximity waypoints with MapSource.
Ver. 3.40 - 10/21/2003
Fixed problem that caused MGRS coordinates to occasionally display improperly in 'Big Number' mode.
Added support for RCV_CPO data.
Ver. 3.30 - 09/22/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 3.20 - 07/02/2003
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. Units will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Fixed problem with incorrect waypoint date being displayed.
Ver. 3.10 - 04/15/2003
Minor display adjustments on Radio Setup and Tone Setup.
Fixed problem with potential lockup occurring in GMRS mode in version 3.00.
Ver. 3.00 - 04/02/2003
Increased the time between position sending from 10 to 30 seconds to comply with latest FCC ruling.
Added polling feature to request a position from another Rino by pressing the CALL button with the contact highlighted on the Map page or through the menu option on the Contact page.
Added setup item to the Radio Setup page to disable poll response.
Moved Tone Setups to a separate page off of the Radio page menu.
Ver. 2.40 - 02/20/2003
Fixed potential problem with invalid codes being set after scanning current codes is complete.
Ver. 2.30 - 01/09/2003
Key-lock now allows use of CALL key.
Fixed problem with invalid CODE being set for Channel 22.
Always restore previously used CODE after scanning is done.
Ver. 2.20 - 12/23/2002
Allow user to disable power-on, power-off, and volume beeps by turning message beeps off.
Allow user to adjust microphone sensitivity for internal and headset microphones. Microphone adjustments may be found by going to the Radio Setup page, selecting the Menu, and selecting Set Sensitivity.
Improved audio in headset when transmitting with VOX.
Ver. 2.10 - 11/05/2002
Fixed problem with navigation fields and compass pointer sometimes going blank during navigation.


Rino 130
Ver. 5.90 - 03/30/2009
Adds updates for manufacturing support.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.50 - 05/23/2006
Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
Fixes occasional lockup on Trip Computer when the reset list is scrolled to the end.
Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
Improved restoring of the time of day if batteries have been removed from the unit for more than an hour.
Ver. 5.40 - 07/22/2005
Improved weather alert sensitivity.
Corrected so that currently selected map datum applies only to the Location (selected) field and not the Location (lat/lon) field.
Ver. 5.30 - 04/13/2005
Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
Ver. 5.20 - 01/27/2005
Allow position sending on non-repeater GMRS channels.
Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.
Ver. 5.10 - 07/21/2004
Improved behavior of the 'Hold Level' indicator.
Ver. 5.00 - 05/28/2004
Fixed a problem with the +/- key on the calculator not working properly with large negative numbers.
Changed the restore defaults on the Radio Setup page to also restore the default internal microphone and headset microphone sensitivity.
Fixed a problem on the satellite page with the satellite strength bars disappearing when the unit gets a fix after an auto locate.
Fixed a problem with selecting an intersection as a proximity point.
Fixed a problem with the contrast being adjusted all the way to the darkest level and not being able to adjust the contrast back to a normal level.
Fixed a problem with GMRS repeater channels not transmitting at the correct frequency.
Increased the maximum shutoff voltage to support some brands of non-alkaline batteries that have higher initial voltages when fully charged.
Fixed a problem with the restore defaults option on the Serial Interface Setup page not working properly.
Fixed a problem with the unit not properly informing MapSource that it supports proximity waypoints.
Changed polling to only respond to poll requests if both units have the same scramble setting.
Fixed a problem with adding intersection points to a route while on the map.
Fixed a problem where a tracks cumulative distance is calculated incorrectly on the Altimeter page.


Rino 520HCx/530HCx
Ver. 3.40 - 11/07/2011
Added support for new battery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.90 - 10/02/2009
Add support for downloadable content.
Ver. 2.80 - 04/02/2009
Added support for maps greater than 2 GB.
Ver. 2.70 - 12/05/2008
Fixed issue with waypoint symbols not showing correctly on the map.
Ver. 2.60 - 09/08/2008
Fixed potential shutdown on map setup page when a large map set is loaded.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/15/2008
Unit will now respond to the power key in USB mass storage mode.
Fixed Trackback navigation to properly show ETA and ETE information.
Fixed issue where the ETA would be unreasonably short for pedestirans and bikers.
Fixed issue in the barometer so it is now more accurate.
Improved anchor alarm to increase the volume if it is zero and made tone persistent.
Backlight adjustment will now work on the Trackback point selection page.
Fixed a memory leak related to the altimeter page.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/03/2007
Fix potential shutdown when editing a waypoint using the Estonian grid.
The scan feature should now switch to the appropriate channel when a signal is received.
Fixed an issue where the incorrect altitude was sent over the radio at high altitudes.
Ver. 2.30
Contact waypoints should now show time and status properly.
Added hunting user waypoint symbols.
Added Estonian and SWEREF 99TM grids.


Rino 520
Ver. 2.40 - 10/05/2007
Prevents occasional blanking of the screen by eliminating screen updates during radio transmission.
Adds support for US Daylight Saving Time change.
Improves operation of Geocaching compass page.
Improves operation of find waypoint page if waypoint list is empty.
Keeps radio receiver off while in charge mode.
Improves satellite acquisition.
Corrects anchor drag alarm operation.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 08/07/2006
Corrects occasional inaccuracy in longitude that can exceed the Estimated Position Error.
Extends squelch slider range to help mute unwanted signals in noisy environments.
Increases stuck PTT key timer from 45 seconds to 60 seconds.
Prevents unnecessary voice muting if received squelch tone is intermittent.
Prevents occasional lockup when autorouting.
Uses basemap as default for city searches if supplemental map is POI data.
Ver. 2.20 - 11/22/2005
Improved performance of Map page when following routeable maps.
Improved Calendar page behavior when it is included in the page loop.
The GMRS power setting is now correctly remembered between power cycles.
Improved performance of key beeps while receiving radio signals.
'Recent Find' page is now displayed correctly if it is in the main page loop but there are no 'recent find' entries.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/25/2005
Corrects map page's display of waypoints that are downloaded from Mapsource.
Provides more accurate battery capacity reporting.
Improves temperature field response to changing temperature.
Automatically increase volume if alarm clock sounds but volume is set very low.
Eliminates faint noise heard in monitor mode when volume is set to minimum.
Improves monitor mode reponse to weak signals.


Rino 520
Ver. 2.30 - 11/02/2007
Prevents occasional blanking of the screen by eliminating screen updates during radio transmission.
Adds support for US Daylight Saving Time change.
Improves operation of Geocaching compass page.
Improves operation of find waypoint page if waypoint list is empty.
Keeps radio receiver off while in charge mode.
Improves satellite acquisition.
Corrects anchor drag alarm operation.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.20 - 08/22/2007
Fixed duplex function.


Rino 530
Ver. 2.40 - 10/05/2007
Prevents occasional blanking of the screen by eliminating screen updates during radio transmission.
Adds support for US Daylight Saving Time change.
Improves operation of Geocaching compass page.
Improves operation of find waypoint page if waypoint list is empty.
Keeps radio receiver off while in charge mode.
Prevents occasional freeze of compass dial.
Improves satellite acquisition.
Corrects anchor drag alarm operation.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 08/07/2006
Corrects occasional inaccuracy in longitude that can exceed the Estimated Position Error.
Extends squelch slider range to help mute unwanted signals in noisy environments.
Increases stuck PTT key timer from 45 seconds to 60 seconds.
Prevents unnecessary voice muting if received squelch tone is intermittent.
Prevents occasional lockup when autorouting.
Uses basemap as default for city searches if supplemental map is POI data.
Ver. 2.20 - 11/22/2005
Improved performance of Map page when following routeable maps.
Improved Calendar page behavior when it is included in the page loop.
The GMRS power setting is now correctly remembered between power cycles.
Improved performance of key beeps while receiving radio signals.
'Recent Find' page is now displayed correctly if it is in the main page loop but there are no 'recent find' entries.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/26/2005
Corrected Map Page's display of waypoints that are downloaded from MapSource.
More accurate battery capacity reporting now provided.
Improved temperature field response to changing temperature.
Alarm volume is now automatically increased if alarm clock sounds but volume is set very low.
Eliminated faint noise heard in monitor mode when volume is set to minimum.
Improved monitor mode reponse to weak signals.
Eliminated occasional shutdown of unit during weather-channel seek.


Rino 7xx GMRS
Ver. 5.10 - 09/03/2021
Fix potential shutdown when downloading geocaches from Geocaching Live.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.80 - 03/11/2021
Added support for the inReach Remote feature (Setup->Ant Sensor->inReach Remote). Requires an inReach capable device.
Improved wireless sharing between devices.
Improved geocache proximity alarms.
Fixed issue with calculating the remaining distance when navigating to a contact.
Fixed page flow when clearing the current activity.
Fixed issue with updating the value displayed from a cadence sensor.
Fixed issue with programming a Chirp.
Ver. 4.20 - 08/25/2020
Fixed incorrect timestamps when viewing elevation change over time.
Fixed potential page flow issue after saving activity.
Fixed possible display issue with notifications.
Fixed possible issue with navigating to contacts.
Fixed possible issue with radio transmissions while in BaseStation mode.
Fixed issue with scroll controls overlapping with other menu buttons in the geocache application.
Fixed issue where changes to Find menu item order would not persist.
Fixed issue with navigating to multicaches when geocaching.
Fixed issue with the north arrow when rotating the map between landscape and portrait mode.
Added support for displaying FIT activities on the map.
Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live.
Added geocache proximity alerts.
Improved Share Wirelessly functionality.
Improved the usability of the radio channel and code buttons.
CIQ security update.
Ver. 4.10 - 06/09/2020
CIQ security update.
Ver. 4.00 - 07/30/2019
Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.
Fixed possible issue with dashboard when adding main menu pages.
Fixed temperature spikes in track log when powering down when using a Tempe.
Fixed issue in-which Where To -> Coordinates was not able to be added to the main menu.
Fixed potential shutdown for area calculations when device is set to Greek.
Fixed possible issue with smart notifications not displaying.
Improved Connect IQ app support.
Ver. 3.80 - 02/12/2019
Added support for Connect IQ 3.0.
Fixed issue where some maps would not draw at high zoom levels.
Fixed issue with GPS indicator on status page.
Fixed issue where some highway and freeway map labels were being cut off.
Fixed issue where some devices wouldn't wake up when in battery save mode.
Fixed issue where elevation information could be missing from marked waypoint.
Fixed issue where edit/reverse of a route would only be available after a power cycle of the device.
Fixed issue with basestation mode prompt.
Fixed issue with weather radio frequency channels.
Fixed issue with updating of code label on radio dashboard.
Fixed issue on contact tracks page.
Fixed issue with contacts in basestation mode.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.70 - 09/25/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Fixed possible shutdown with Chirp searching.
Fixed possible issue transferring Geocaches from Geocache Live.
Fixed possible issue with Share Wirelessly app.
Fixed possible issue where EPO data would not be downloaded through GCM.
Fixed possible issue with pairing an ANT sensor.


Rino 7xx
Ver. 5.10 - 09/03/2021
Fix potential shutdown when downloading geocaches from Geocaching Live.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.80 - 03/11/2021
Added support for the inReach Remote feature (Setup->Ant Sensor->inReach Remote). Requires an inReach capable device.
Improved wireless sharing between devices.
Improved geocache proximity alarms.
Fixed issue with calculating the remaining distance when navigating to a contact.
Fixed page flow when clearing the current activity.
Fixed issue with updating the value displayed from a cadence sensor.
Fixed issue with programming a Chirp.
Ver. 4.20 - 08/25/2020
Fixed incorrect timestamps when viewing elevation change over time.
Fixed potential page flow issue after saving activity.
Fixed possible display issue with notifications.
Fixed possible issue with navigating to contacts.
Fixed possible issue with radio transmissions while in BaseStation mode.
Fixed issue with scroll controls overlapping with other menu buttons in the geocache application.
Fixed issue where changes to Find menu item order would not persist.
Fixed issue with navigating to multicaches when geocaching.
Fixed issue with the north arrow when rotating the map between landscape and portrait mode.
Added support for displaying FIT activities on the map.
Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live.
Added geocache proximity alerts.
Improved Share Wirelessly functionality.
Improved the usability of the radio channel and code buttons.
CIQ security update.
Ver. 4.10 - 06/09/2020
CIQ security update.
Ver. 4.00 - 07/30/2019
Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.
Fixed possible issue with dashboard when adding main menu pages.
Fixed temperature spikes in track log when powering down when using a Tempe.
Fixed issue in-which Where To -> Coordinates was not able to be added to the main menu.
Fixed potential shutdown for area calculations when device is set to Greek.
Fixed possible issue with smart notifications not displaying.
Improved Connect IQ app support.
Ver. 3.80 - 02/01/2019
Added support for Connect IQ 3.0.
Fixed issue where some maps would not draw at high zoom levels.
Fixed issue with GPS indicator on status page.
Fixed issue where some highway and freeway map labels were being cut off.
Fixed issue where some devices wouldn't wake up when in battery save mode.
Fixed issue where elevation information could be missing from marked waypoint.
Fixed issue where edit/reverse of a route would only be available after a power cycle of the device.
Fixed issue with basestation mode prompt.
Fixed issue with weather radio frequency channels.
Fixed issue with updating of code label on radio dashboard.
Fixed issue on contact tracks page.
Fixed issue with contacts in basestation mode.
Ver. 3.70 - 09/25/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Fixed possible shutdown with Chirp searching.
Fixed possible issue transferring Geocaches from Geocache Live.
Fixed possible issue with Share Wirelessly app.
Fixed possible issue where EPO data would not be downloaded through GCM.
Fixed possible issue with pairing an ANT sensor.
Ver. 3.40 - 04/20/2018
Fixed polling location when send location is disabled.
Fixed issue preventing routes created on device from being imported via Basecamp.
Fixed issue where device would be muted after powering off while charging.
Ver. 3.30 - 02/22/2018
Added support for XERO laser locations.
Fixed issue with the wrong distance and bearing displayed for GPI lists.
Fixed various issues with routing.
Ver. 3.20 - 12/07/2017
Fixed possible issue with lock on roads setting being overwritten.
Ver. 3.10 - 12/06/2017
Added support for CIQ 2.4.
Improved the sound quality of tones by removing the popping sound.
Fixed possible shutdown on the photo viewer page.
Fixed issue with Project Waypoint from the Contacts Page after entering degrees.
Fixed issue where radio dashboard would not display correct value when repeater channel is used.
Fixed issue where channel value might display incorrectly on certain values.
Fixed issue where 3-digit temperature values were cut off on the weather page.
Fixed issue where altimeter could not be zoomed on a single axis.
Fixed issue where changing profiles quickly could corrupt settings.
Fixed issue where custom dash would not change after starting/stopping navigation Fixed issue where the keyboard could not use lower-case letters in activity mode.
Fixed issue where settings in advanced map would be overwritten if accessed from the map page.
Ver. 3.00 - 06/05/2017
Added support for Connect-IQ version 2.3.1.
Ver. 2.90 - 04/24/2017
Fixed possible issue that would prevent depleted batteries from charging.
Ver. 2.80 - 04/12/2017
Fixed possible issue that would prevent depleted batteries from charging.
Ver. 2.70 - 03/02/2017
Added support for Connect-IQ version 2.2.3.
Added vibrate toggle button on the volume page.
Added setting in Setup->Tones to mute the unit each time it powers up.
Improved notifications functionality. Notes and smart notifications can now be displayed simultaneously.
Improved volume controls so that volume can be changed while muted without unmutting.
Fixed issue where Round-Trip Routing review page would not populate with information.
Fixed issue where track manager would use the word 'track' instead of 'activity'.
Fixed issue where powered off pressure trending would not work.
Fixed issue where track portions were being saved incorrectly.
Fixed issue where a green bar would display over the weather radar page when the automotive dashboard was on.
Fixed issue where a geocache list deleted from geocaching.com would still show up on the device.
Fixed issue where Round-Trip distance could not be modified.
Fixed issue where swiping between multiple trip computer pages did not work.
Fixed issue where selecting direct routes with more than 50 waypoints did not work.
Fixed issue where the course line would always be drawn from the vehicle on the map.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/16/2016
Added pressure trending while off feature. See 'Pressure Trending' in Altimeter settings.
Fixed issue that could occur after 5 Watt radio transmissions.
Fixed various CIQ issues.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/02/2016
Added support for Connect IQ Apps and Widgets.
Added background download of geocache descriptions, hints, and logs for geocaching.com premium members.
Improved Geocache Lists experience by adding bookmark lists as well as fixing some issues.
Fixed fit file support for track logs with greater than 20,000 points.
Fixed possible issue reconnecting to speed and cadence sensors after a power cycle.
Fixed display issue after rotating on the notification page.
Fixed issue where live geocaches would overwrite geocaches loaded via .gpx file.
Fixed inconsistant data reporting for current tracks and saved tracks.
Fixed possible issues on the turn review page.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/17/2016
Improved radio data transmission in some cases.
Improved unit to unit file transfers.
Fixed issues with Connect IQ data fields.
Fixed issue with weather alert.
Fixed issue with calorie calculation when using heart rate monitor.
Ver. 2.20 - 08/05/2016
Improved radio performance.
Ver. 2.10
Initial Release.


Rino 700
Ver. 2.50 - 04/09/2018
Fixed polling location when send location is disabled.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40 - 12/04/2017
Fixed issues when using an external headset.
Ver. 2.20 - 08/08/2017
Fixed an issue with selecting the last squelch code on the radio page.
Ver. 2.10
Initial Release.


Rino 6xx
Ver. 5.10 - 02/18/2019
Fixed issue with weather radio frequency channels.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.00 - 10/11/2018
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Ver. 4.90 - 12/06/2017
Fixed possible issue that would prevent depleted batteries from charging.
Ver. 4.70 - 10/17/2016
Improved radio data transmission in some cases.
Ver. 4.40 - 07/15/2015
Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Ver. 4.30 - 06/19/2015
Fixed issue when polling contacts with less than 4 characters in the name.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting the contacts application.
Ver. 4.20 - 04/15/2015
Fixed possible shutdown when scrolling through the waypoints list.
Improved low power battery charging mode.
Ver. 4.10 - 09/25/2014
Improved cartography support.
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present.
Ver. 3.80 - 02/21/2014
Fixed issue retrieving Public Land Survey System data from certain TOPO US 24K maps.
Ver. 3.70 - 11/26/2013
Fixed an issue with magnetic inteference.
Fixed an issue where the pressure units were not available anymore after adding support for a Tempe sensor.
Ver. 3.60 - 10/18/2013
Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
Fixed an issue with volume after receiving a weather alert.
Ver. 3.50 - 08/20/2013
Fixed missing 'About' option in the setup menu on 610 models.
Ver. 3.20 - 10/12/2012
Fixed issue with weather button not showing correctly.
Fixed issue that could cause a shutdown when viewing the map from a track page.
Ver. 3.00 - 08/29/2012
Added Basestation support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-basestation.html) for more information.
Ver. 2.90 - 05/14/2012
Improved repeater channel performance for Australia.
Updated to set quiet mode when tones are turned off.
Ver. 2.70 - 10/18/2011
Added temperature and depth configurable fields.
Fixed issue that would not allow unit to power up correctly.
Fixed issue where the battery would not charge correctly.
Fixed issue where main menu items could disappear after switching profiles.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/25/2011
Improvements for manufacturing.
Ver. 2.40
Improved radio performance when sending and receiving notes and contacts.


Nordic Rino 650
Ver. 2.50 - 09/26/2013
Fixed potential issue with dropped messages if ring tones are on.
Fixed potential issue searching for new cadence sensors.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40 - 11/26/2012
Fixed issue with possible noise on the radio when using Bluetooth.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/12/2012
Added Basestation support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-basestation.html) for more information.
Improved Bluetooth functionality.


GPS 60
Ver. 2.40 - 06/18/2006
Improve WAAS functionality.
Add capability to support NMEA over USB.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 06/20/2005
Improved USB support.
Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/27/2005
Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
Corrected track log filtering.
Added German tide support.
Ver. 2.10 - 03/18/2005
Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
Added advanced NMEA support settings to support certain marine autopilot units.
Fixed problem where the interaction with certain beacon receivers was not displayed.
Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to the next turn too quickly.
Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints with a non-zero north reference.
Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time axis.
Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
Fixed a potential problem where the wrong number of bytes could be sent for USB get requests.
Fixed problem with displaying Waypoint At Destination while doing a tracback.
Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in its handling of multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a tracback point.


Geko 201
Ver. 2.90 - 03/25/2010
Fixed issue with incorrect year being displayed.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 05/03/2007
Updated software to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.50 - 03/11/2004
Corrected potential shutdown when navigating a route with points sufficiently close to one another.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/07/2003
Added Greek translations and Greek font.
Corrected compass display when navigating routes in areas with significant declination.
Corrected problem that turned the track log setup on at the start of every power cycle.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/03/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 2.20 - 07/30/2003
Updated French Translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Ver. 2.10 - 06/26/2003
Improved readability of '2' and '3' characters in the 5-point font.
Changed to turn off GPS receiver if you select 'YES' from the 'ARE YOU INDOORS...' dialog.
Added an 'ABOUT GEKO' dialog accessible from the Satellite View Page's option menu.


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Geko 301
Ver. 2.70 - 05/03/2007
Updated software to support manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 02/09/2004
Corrected potential shutdown when navigating a route with points sufficiently close to one another.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/07/2003
Added Greek translations and Greek font.
Corrected compass display when navigating routes in areas with significant declination.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/03/2003
Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
Ver. 2.30 - 07/30/2003
Updated French Translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Ver. 2.20 - 06/26/2003
Added area and distance statistics for saved tracks. To view the statistics, select a saved track from the Track List Page, then select 'SHOW MAP' from the pop-up list. Area units are configurable. To configure, highlight the area units label, press OK, and select new units from the pop-up list.
Corrected problem that could potentially cause a saved track to include track segments not chosen or withhold track segments chosen during the track-saving process.


Foretrex 601/701
Ver. 3.90 - 09/21/2020
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1155 (Foretrex 701 only).
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.80 - 08/31/2020
Updated bullet library to v1154.
Calibration page tweaks.
Increase range card minimum.
Updated Applied Ballistics core to version 72 (Foretrex 701 only).
Updated Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1154 (Foretrex 701 only).
Fixed issues with Applied Ballistics calibration pages (Foretrex 701 only).
Increased Applied Ballistics range card minimum value (Foretrex 701 only).
Disabled editing of Applied Ballistics ballistic coefficient value when using a custom drag curve (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.70 - 06/12/2020
Fixed Applied Ballistics profile sync when disconnecting from a computer.
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 951 (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.60 - 05/05/2020
Fixed issue with Velocity Made Good data field.
Fixed issue with position displayed in User Grid position format.
Updated Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 928.
Ver. 3.50 - 01/20/2020
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 913 (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.40 - 09/06/2019
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 846 (Foretrex 701 only).
Fixed issue with aerodynamic jump for left twist barrels (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.30 - 05/29/2019
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 819 (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.20 - 02/15/2019
Fixed issue with Tempe sensor not showing valid data.
Fixed issue with AB max ord and max ord range data fields (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 3.00 - 01/21/2019
Added support for Applied Ballistics External mode (Foretrex 701 only).
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 811 (Foretrex 701 only).
Fixed issue with spin drift for left twist barrels (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 2.90 - 11/02/2018
Added mmHG pressure units.
Fixed issue with Livetrack not showing full activity.
Fixed m/s vertical speed unit display.
Fixed issue with project waypoint when heading display is set to Mils.
Fixed a few translation issues.
Ver. 2.80 - 09/24/2018
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 787 (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 2.70 - 06/18/2018
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 758 (Foretrex 701 only).
Fixed an issue where bluetooth could stay on when not desired.
Ver. 2.60 - 04/25/2018
Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 752 (Foretrex 701 only).
Ver. 2.40 - 04/05/2018
Added option to set Applied Ballistics wind units separately from other input units (Setup->Applied Ballistics->Wind Units).
Added option to auto update Applied Ballistics environment inputs periodically using sensors (Setup->Applied Ballistics->Environment->Auto Update).
Fixed possible freeze while going into mass storage.
Fixed issue where system time was incorrect in some Russian cities.
Fixed possible issue where routes could not be created on device.
Fixed issues with Russian Cyrillic characters.
Ver. 2.30 - 01/11/2018
Added Yards as a distance unit option.
Improved vertical speed data field.
Improved track lines on map when navigating.
Fixed issue where current track was continuous on the map in cases where it shouldn't be.
Fixed Glide Ratio, Glide Ratio to Destination, and Vertical Speed to Destination data fields.
Fixed issue causing activity data in Garmin connect to be incorrect.
Fixed issue when deleting a waypoint when system language is set to Russian.
Fixed issue with cardinal direction characters in Russian, Greek, Danish, and Norwegian.
Ver. 2.20 - 10/04/2017
Fixed issue with creating new Applied Ballistics profiles.
Fixed issues with saving tracks.
Ver. 2.10 - 08/14/2017
Improved import of tracks.
Fixed issue with waypoint names as they appear on the device.
Fixed issue with 'FINAL DEST' data field on compass page.
Fixed issue that could occur when changing waypoints in the measure distance feature.
Ver. 2.00 - 08/04/2017
Initial release.


Foretrex 301/401
Ver. 2.60 - 10/26/2011
Fixed two Norths being displayed on the compass when the language is set to Polish.
Fixed possible shutdown on timer setup when the language is set to German.
Fixed inability to modify North Reference when set to User.
Improved calculations for total ascent/descent.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40 - 09/02/2010
Waypoints now store the date and timestamp when the waypoint is saved.
Fixed issue with the user datum.
Ver. 2.30 - 05/14/2010
Added ability to manually set the UTC offset.
Added ability to import heartrate and cadence information with track data.
Fixed user grid datum to use custom grid settings.
Ver. 2.20 - 12/14/2009
Fixed excessive startup time when numerous tracks are loaded into the unit.
Improved behavior of the time field when it is added to the compass page.
Removed data fields from Foretrex 301 that require an altimeter.
Fixed improper drawing of routing lines when navigating to a point or along a route.
Corrected an issue when editing the position of a waypoint.


Foretrex 201
Ver. 2.70 - 05/05/2006
Changes to support manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40 - 11/02/2004
Improved interface with nRoute software to allow unlocked maps to be shown on the PC.
Ver. 2.30 - 07/30/2004
Fixed problem with displaying a message in certain languages. For example, a 'WEAK GPS SIGNALS' message in Dutch would cause the unit to lock up.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/20/2004
Added REPEAT option under WHEN EXPIRED: in Timer setup. If selected, this feature will automatically restart the timer back to its original value upon expiration. This is useful for rotating starts in sailboat racing.
Fixed problem with MGRS location display being too large for biggest trip computer field.
Fixed problem with route transitions not happening at the set distance.
Ver. 2.10 - 04/23/2004
Updated some language translations.
Added Spanish and Croation languages.
Fixed potential lockup on Hunt/Fish page.


Foretrex 101
Ver. 2.70 - 05/05/2006
Changes to support manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40 - 11/02/2004
Improved interface with nRoute software to allow unlocked maps to be shown on the PC.
Ver. 2.30 - 07/30/2004
Fixed problem with displaying a message in certain languages. For example, a 'WEAK GPS SIGNALS' message in Dutch would cause the unit to lock up.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/28/2004
Added REPEAT option under WHEN EXPIRED: in Timer setup. If selected, this feature will automatically restart the timer back to its original value upon expiration. This is useful for rotating starts in sailboat racing.
Fixed problem with MGRS location display being too large for biggest trip computer field.
Fixed problem with route transitions not happening at the set distance.
Ver. 2.10
Updated some language translations.
Added Spanish and Croation languages.
Fixed potential lockup on Hunt/Fish page.


GPS 72
Ver. 2.50 - 05/09/2008
Fixed potential shutdown related to WAAS.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.40
Improved WAAS functionality.
Ver. 2.30 - 09/23/2003 (Garmin posted a new copy with two binaries on 02/25/2005)
Improved non-volatile memory storage of WAAS/EGNOS ionospheric mask corrections.
Ver. 2.20 - 09/02/2003
French translation update.
Ver. 2.10 - 07/30/2003
Fixed problem with changing elevation units. Users are now able to change to meters without having to restart the unit.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
Fixed some incorrect Italian translation strings.
Added new 'Distance and Speed' unit. The new unit is 'Nautical (nm, kt, m)'. The old 'Nautical' is now 'Nautical (nm, kt, ft)'. The new unit is the same as the old, except it shows the small measurements in meters instead of feet.
New French translations.
Ver. 2.04 - 04/29/2003
Update supports new display. No changes were made that affect user operation.
Ver. 2.03 - 03/10/2003
Improved low battery detection and notification.
Improved invalid key press detection to prevent inadvertent shutdown.
Corrected German translations.
Ver. 2.02 - 12/20/2002
Corrected problem that cleared waypoint comments every power cycle.


GPS 73
Ver. 2.90 - 08/12/2024
Fix wrong time on the note field of waypoint creation page.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 04/09/2024
Improve Thai and Vietnamese characters appearance.
Ver. 2.70 - 11/14/2021
Add basemap.
Add local languages.
  Simplified Chinese (w/ keyboard).
  Indonesia Bahasa.
  Malaysia Bahasa.
  Vietnamese.
  Thai (w/ keyboard).
Add local measuring unit.
Add local datum.
Add area calculation improvement.
Ver. 2.50 - 09/29/2021
Add character scroll keyboard option for data entry.
Use the last selected sorting method for general list page display.
Fix a waypoint list item layout issue in right to left languages.
Change Hongkong timezone text into Beijing.
Fix GPS rollover until February, 2041.
Ver. 2.40 - 01/03/2019
Improve flash driver.
Ver. 2.30 - 05/04/2018
Show UTC time on gps satellite page.
Add directional letters in front of off-course distance.


GPS 12H
Ver. 2.80 - 09/30/2021
Add character scroll keyboard option for data entry.
Use the last selected sorting method for general list page display.
Fix a waypoint list item layout issue in right to left languages.
Change Hongkong timezone text into Beijing.
Fix GPS rollover until February, 2041.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 06/25/2019
GO TO function improvements.
Waypoint function improvements.
Add Area Calculation.
Ver. 2.60 - 01/03/2019
Improve flash driver.
Ver. 2.50 - 02/16/2016
Initial release.


GPS 72H
Ver. 3.10 - 12/05/2018
Fix incorrect time date issue caused by GPS week number roll-over and RTC read failure.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 05/23/2012
Update magnetic variation table.
Fixed German translation of string 'sunset' and 'moonrise'.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/02/2012
Fixed calculation limitation of tide station.
Update magnetic variation table.
Fixed SBAS tracking shutdown.
Ver. 2.40 - 05/24/2010
Fix abnormal NMEA output rate.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/10/2010
Support Clear User Data hot key (MENU+POWER key).
Support NMEA input $GPWPL and $PGRMW sentences.


GPS 76
Ver. 2.20 - 09/03/2003 (Garmin posted a new copy with two binaries on 02/25/2005)
French translation update.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.10 - 07/30/2003
Fixed problem with changing elevation units. Users are now able to change to meters without having to restart the unit.
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Ver. 2.09 - 07/12/2002
Eliminated possible shutoffs when repeatedly finding Cities or Points of Interest.
Eliminated possibly storing bad data when starting a Goto, which would cause the unit to shut off and would prevent the unit from turning on again.
Eliminated possible lockups when deleting all user waypoints.
Added a Setup Routes item to the Routes main menu page which allows setting the route waypoint transitions to Manual. When set to Manual, routes will transition to the next waypoint only when instructed to do so by the user.
Added a Setup NMEA output item to the Interface setup page menu when the Serial Data Format is set to NMEA. This allows setting the following for the NMEA output: the precision of the minutes field for lat/lon, the waypoint identifier format, and which groups of sentences to transmit. These settings allow compatibility with a wider range of NMEA-driven products including some older marine autopilots.
Added receiving water depth through DBT NMEA input sentence.
Added Location (both chosen & default formats) as choices for Medium and Large configurable fields.
Added geocaching user waypoint symbols.
Added more marine user waypoint symbols.
Added new Point of Interest types when supported by the map data.
Allowed finding duplicately-named cities by name across multiple maps of the same type if supported by the map data.
Used depth (if it is being received through NMEA) when marking a waypoint.
Used depth (if it is being received through NMEA) and altitude when creating the MOB waypoint.
Display approaching waypoint messages longer when based on distance.
Reset the Arrival alarm when the Arrival alarm distance is changed.
Prevented possible corruption of time in GARMIN output format.
Output correct week number in NMEA output format when operating through the end of a week.
Added Croatian map datum.
Changed Taiwan grid title from T67 to TM2.
Removed displaying the hotel & motel reservation number when reviewing exit services.
Changed threshold so that values greater than 9999 meters are displayed as kilometers. Previously this threshold was 999 meters.
Improved the accuracy of the estimated accuracy value.
Correctly turn Anchor Drag and Off Course alarms on and off on Alarms setup page.
Correctly display the Mode after restoring defaults on the General setup page.
Correctly display the map page when rapidly changing pages.
Allowed the backlight to be turned on while a confirmation page is being displayed.
Ver. 2.08 - 01/09/2002
Retain waypoint comments between power cycles.
Changed the anchor drag alarm to sound every time the boat moves outside the anchor area.
Changed the anchor drag alarm setting distance units from miles to feet.
Display approaching waypoint messages longer when based on distance.
Eliminated possible lockups when saving a track back through midnight or noon.
Improved WAAS performance after long periods of shading for both WAAS and GPS satellites.
Improved WAAS performance when GEO ephemeris is available but almanac has not yet been collected.
Ver. 2.07 - 12/17/2001
Eliminated lockups at certain locations.
Added waypoint comments. (When creating new waypoints, the comment will initially contain the date and time the waypoint was created.)
Added Project Location option for waypoints.
Added Append To Route option for waypoints to allow appending of waypoints to new and existing routes.
Added Toggling between displaying chosen & default location formats on the GPS info page when a cursor key is pressed.
Added new Swedish RT 90 location format.
Increased the breadth of waypoint symbols that can be received through the serial port.
Improved responsiveness of positioning in shaded conditions.
Added display of the north reference source to bearing fields.
Properly show times for tide stations with UTC offsets greater than +/- 9 hours.
Allowed for all 4 digits of mils to be shown on the map feature review pages.
Re-sort waypoint symbol selection list after changing the language.
Changed confirmation box buttons on proximity page from OK & Cancel to Yes & No.
Increased the number of copyrights that can be displayed from 4 to 5.
Correctly get all copyrights strings from map data.
Made the size of the degree symbol consistent between degree symbols with north reference indication (e.g. deg true, deg mag) and those without.
Changed 'Map Location' text to 'Map Pointer'.
Map datums automatically associated with location formats can no longer be changed.
Changed Swedish and RT 90 location formats to have the northing on top and easting below and to use 'X' and 'Y' to indicate northing and easting instead of 'N' and 'O'.
Improved the appearance of the pointer tail.
Ver. 2.06 - 10/30/2001
Re-enabled hilghting of map features when panning on the map.
Ver. 2.05 - 10/12/2001
Eliminated possible lockups when using WAAS.
Eliminated possible lockups when the unit detects low batteries and attempts to shut off.
Eliminated possible shutoffs when computing moon rise and set times for extreme latitudes.
Eliminated repeated resetting of reference when measuring distance after the menu was exited with the ESC key.
Eliminated occasional blanks at the end of lists when finding Points of Interest by name.
Transfer more points to saved tracks when saving short track logs.
Changed display of distances to have 2 digits to the right of the decimal point.
Added support to display directions in mils.
Changed anchor drag alarm tone to sound until the message is cleared by the user.
Always display airports when available in map data.
Added support for diacritic characters in map data.
Display "inaccurate result" message if there is an error calculating a tide.
Completely removed transmission of Sonar sentence from NMEA output
Used user-entered magnetic variation if north reference is set to user when transmitting RMC and BOD NMEA sentences.
Added indication of datum used by transmitting PGRMM NMEA sentence.
Smoothed positioning when operating in areas of heavy shading when user has not entered an altitude.
Changed name of existing Hu-Tzu-Shan datum to Taiwan.
Added a new datum named Hu-Tzu-Shan which conforms to the published Taiwan map datum definition.
Improved the initial accuracy estimate.
Replaced Danish language with Norwegian.
Ver. 2.04 - 06/07/2001
Correctly determine the date the first time satellites are acquired after the unit has been stored without batteries.
Ver. 2.03 - 05/25/2001
Correctly determined when and where the map should be drawn.
Ensured the maps are drawn after transferring maps from MapSource to the unit, and when displaying the map page the first time after turning the unit on.
Only displayed maps that were not completely covered by other maps.
If only one map contained the points being searched for, used it even if not selected by the user.
Improved a few Swedish translations.
Ver. 2.02 - 05/21/2001
Prevented scrambled screens when pressing the NAV key twice.
Prevented default Loran TD setup from being invalid.
Allowed panning on map in all 8 directions on all units.
Reported actual available size for maps to MapSource.
Displayed tide station times using the daylight saving time setting.
Corrected display of tides for stations that have a tide height bias.
Stored saved track point locations so that they don't move when being transferred back and forth between the unit and a PC.
Increased elevation display from 4 to 5 digits and made it always display feet.
Remembered highlight position in list when reviewing waypoints on the route page.
Computed the area enclosed by a saved track.
Allowed finding Manmade Places, Water Features, and Land Features Points of Interest when available in map data.
Controlled bearing line separately from other navigation lines in map setup.
Displayed GPS status on Pointer page and Highway page when not navigating.
Displayed services available at Fishing Hot Spots facilities.
Displayed TracBack points as "BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2...END" instead of "TURN, TURN...".
Reduced occurrences and improved handling of "None Found" messages when finding points.
Stored map setup changes when exiting map setup instead of when turning unit off.
Added hilight timeout when panning on maps.
Stored Normal or Battery Saver mode when selected after Simulator mode.
Allowed finding Exits.
Stored all the track log points specified when saving a track.
Removed transmitting Sonar information on NMEA output.


Original submissions by Guido Lenz, Jack Yeazel, and Joe Mehaffey; currently maintained by Allory Deiss.

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