Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
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Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Hi,
I had an updated Gpsmap 66s wit FW 4.20 running for some weeks.
The devices powered down yesterday, after the batteries ran out of power.
I removed the batteries an next day I inserted new one.
After powering on I recognised no GPS Fix.
I had a look after the firmware version in the test and info screen and see
Software Version 4.20, GPS Version 0.0
For me , it looks like that the firmware for the gps chipset is gone.
I tried a complete reset with and without removing batteries, no change.
In the Moment the Garmin backbone is down, which means Garmin connect does not work for update an Registration services.
Tomorrow I may start my bike vacation without a GPS, I think...
I tried to flash the gpschip firmware as described in the howto section, but it seems that the firmware is not picked up. Is the syntax correct ?
[Gps]\Garmin\RemoteSW\chipset.gcd
Maybe the name for the firmware has to be different !
Help is very appreciated
Best regards
Frank
I had an updated Gpsmap 66s wit FW 4.20 running for some weeks.
The devices powered down yesterday, after the batteries ran out of power.
I removed the batteries an next day I inserted new one.
After powering on I recognised no GPS Fix.
I had a look after the firmware version in the test and info screen and see
Software Version 4.20, GPS Version 0.0
For me , it looks like that the firmware for the gps chipset is gone.
I tried a complete reset with and without removing batteries, no change.
In the Moment the Garmin backbone is down, which means Garmin connect does not work for update an Registration services.
Tomorrow I may start my bike vacation without a GPS, I think...
I tried to flash the gpschip firmware as described in the howto section, but it seems that the firmware is not picked up. Is the syntax correct ?
[Gps]\Garmin\RemoteSW\chipset.gcd
Maybe the name for the firmware has to be different !
Help is very appreciated
Best regards
Frank
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Hi all,
Not sure if it is important or not.
Maybe it is a hint for a hardware failure.
The test page (enter + power button) says :
GPS Version : 0. I am not sure if this is a hardware or software version.
The Info screen says:
GPS Software Version : 0.00 I think this is the Chipset Firmware
I am not sure what GPS Version means.
Best regards
Frank
Not sure if it is important or not.
Maybe it is a hint for a hardware failure.
The test page (enter + power button) says :
GPS Version : 0. I am not sure if this is a hardware or software version.
The Info screen says:
GPS Software Version : 0.00 I think this is the Chipset Firmware
I am not sure what GPS Version means.
Best regards
Frank
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
That is not correct.fulbrich wrote: ↑Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:59 pm Hi,
I tried to flash the gpschip firmware as described in the howto section, but it seems that the firmware is not picked up. Is the syntax correct ?
[Gps]\Garmin\RemoteSW\chipset.gcd
Maybe the name for the firmware has to be different !
Help is very appreciated
Best regards
Frank
Please see the GPSMAP 66 Firmware page for correct instructions.
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
"Software Version" is the device firmware version.fulbrich wrote: ↑Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:48 pm Hi all,
Not sure if it is important or not.
Maybe it is a hint for a hardware failure.
The test page (enter + power button) says :
GPS Version : 0. I am not sure if this is a hardware or software version.
The Info screen says:
GPS Software Version : 0.00 I think this is the Chipset Firmware
I am not sure what GPS Version means.
Best regards
Frank
"GPS Software Version" is the GPS chipset version.
You need to re-flash the GPS Chipset.
See the GPSMAP 66 Firmware page for detailed instructions.
If not successful, your device may have a hardware fault that requires replacement.
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Download, unzip and replace [GPSMAP 66]\Garmin\RemoteSW\006B331300.gcd with the desired chipset software version
Good morning,
I downloaded GPS Software Version 2.8, created the Subfolder, copied the file an renamed it to 006B331300.gcd
After powering on the gpsmap starts and recognises a firmware update.
It stops in a loop by telling me „Updating GPS Firmware 1%“
I guess I have to return my GPS after 6 month in use.
Thanks for you help.
Frank
Good morning,
I downloaded GPS Software Version 2.8, created the Subfolder, copied the file an renamed it to 006B331300.gcd
After powering on the gpsmap starts and recognises a firmware update.
It stops in a loop by telling me „Updating GPS Firmware 1%“
I guess I have to return my GPS after 6 month in use.
Thanks for you help.
Frank
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Unfortunately the same with GPS Software file 2.7
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Hello,
Had the same problem.
Resolved it. See :
https://www.gpsrchive.com/Discussion/vi ... f=36&t=718
Hope it helps
Had the same problem.
Resolved it. See :
https://www.gpsrchive.com/Discussion/vi ... f=36&t=718
Hope it helps
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
Hello DDM,
thanks for your answer to by problem.
To be honest, I am afraid to destroy mandatory files which are neccessary for the operation system of the device.
I did a factory reset and deleted all custom file like my maps.
The current.gpx is now renamed to org_current.gpx ... but unfortunately it does not help in my problem.
Did you rename more files ? Maybe you can remember what to rename else.
Best regards
Frank
thanks for your answer to by problem.
To be honest, I am afraid to destroy mandatory files which are neccessary for the operation system of the device.
I did a factory reset and deleted all custom file like my maps.
The current.gpx is now renamed to org_current.gpx ... but unfortunately it does not help in my problem.
Did you rename more files ? Maybe you can remember what to rename else.
Best regards
Frank
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Re: Gpsmap 66s , FW 4.20, no gps Firmware after power outage
When I came back from my vacation I recognised that the Garmin Cloud is back.
I connected my Garmin with Garmin Express, which offers Some updates for Timezone and translations. After updating I get my GPS fix and the GPS Modul Software is recognised.
After digging the Garmin Express logfiles I found that a gupdate file had been transferred without announcements in the Garmin Express GUI.
Well it works in the moment.
I connected my Garmin with Garmin Express, which offers Some updates for Timezone and translations. After updating I get my GPS fix and the GPS Modul Software is recognised.
After digging the Garmin Express logfiles I found that a gupdate file had been transferred without announcements in the Garmin Express GUI.
Well it works in the moment.
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