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GPSMAP 66i Firmware Update 8.10 published March 15, 2021


Changes made from version 7.20 to 8.10:

• Improved recent finds list to include navigation started from the map

• Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore

• Improved round trip routing setup experience

• Improved naming of sensors to make ANT vs BLE more clear

• Fixed issue with message and tracking setup items not respecting device profiles

• Fixed issue with weather map not defaulting to active weather position

• Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync

• Fixed an issue where certain submenus could be drawn off screen

• Fixed issue setting custom waypoint offsets using filename

• Fixed possible issues that caused the main menu to draw over the current page

• Fixed possible shutdown related to BirdsEye direct downloads

• Fixed possible issue getting stuck on a page after powerup

• Fixed possible issues with postal code searches

• Fixed issue where proximity alerts would only alert once

• Fixed missing alerts from points loaded using POI loader tool

• Fixed adding hidden SSID networks

• Fixed possible issues with time restricted speed limits

• Fixed navigation to a geocache to always continue until ended by user

• Fixed geocache file list to wrap

• Fixed some issues with geocache photos

• Fixed issue where certain pages could incorrectly appear to have tabs

• Fixed issue where fit activities could be missing start time data

• Fixed issue where bearing line would not appear on map in CDI compass mode

• Removed repeated prompts for inReach Activation at powerup

This update is being released in stages via Garmin Express, and should be available to everyone soon.

Please report your observations here!