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Bugs

1. Unable to view additional data pages in Trip Computer application while in 'Classic Mode'. [250...280] [290]
2. Weather application unable to properly display three digit temperatures (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection). [example] [250...400] [520]
3. Panning the Map application screen far enough that the current location is no longer on the screen and selecting + to zoom in one level causes the map to jump to a location different than where the map is currently centered. [video] [250...270] [280]
4. Loading GCLive geocache data overwrites existing geocache data (in SQL database) already present on the GPSr or microSD card (GPX/GGZ). Clearing live data does not restore original GPX/GGZ data (although still present). [250...260] [270]
5. Unable to load GCLive data for geocaches already present on the GPSr or microSD card (GPX/GGZ) regardless if related GPX/GGZ files are disabled in [Geocaching > Filters > Geocache Files]. [270...520]
6. Altimeter application upper pane (Plot Overview) randomly fails to display any track log data. [example] [280...340]
7. Altimeter application upper pane (Plot Overview) randomly displays unrealistic scale values. [example] [280...340]
8. Altimeter application upper pane (Plot Overview) and lower pane (Plot Detail) randomly appear to use conflicting data. [example] [280...340]
9. After selecting [Track Manager > {any track} > Elevation Plot] and adjusting either the 'X' or 'Y' axis, selecting the back arrow returns the unit to the track list, leaving no option to scroll/view the elevation plot after making 'X'/'Y' axis adjustments. [video] [Garmin tech support suggest this is normal behavior, but we disagree, as this does not reflect the previous generation 6x0 behavior, as seen here] [320...340] [350]
10. With [Setup > Accessibility > Scroll Controls > On], the scroll control icons clash with the search and filter icons in the Geocache List tab, providing unpredictable results. [video] (840) [250...500] [520]
11. Selecting [Program Chirp > Send Waypoint > Sort > Nearest] returns the user to the Chirp Details page. [video] [320...333] [335]
12. Selecting [Program Chirp > Send Waypoint > Sort > Spell Search > {any single character}] returns the user to the Main Menu page. [video] [320...333] [335]
13. Using the Bike Dashboard, it can be observed that the speed and speed limit overlap each other in the display. [example] [Gr] [320...333] [335]
14. Altimeter application upper pane (Plot Overview) does not allow user to scroll the plot side to side (like previous generation Oregon 6x0). [video] [250...340] [350]
15. Loading GCLive data for geocaches where the user has previously saved updated coordinates on geocaching.com results in only the posted coordinates being available. [groundspeak] [garmin.de] As of 01/09/2018; "the data sent to Garmin devices through the Live Geocaching feature should list geocaches at their corrected coordinates if the user has set them." [groundspeak] [270...390]
16. GCLive function intermittently inoperative when connected via Bluetooth, but continues to function properly via Wi-Fi. [groundspeak] [330] [333]
17. Track Manager data is not properly saved to Current.gpx file, resulting in lost track log data and erroneous track data displayed on the device (see Elevation Plot tab). [example] [groundspeak] [340...360]
18. With [Setup > System > Mode > Classic], From any Main Menu page, Open the [Map > Menu > Setup Map > Back > Exit] and the unit will return to the Main Menu page sans the previously active Dashboard. [Gr] [340...350] [351]
19. [Setup > Routing > Activity > Automobile Driving] is not always honored, and can be duplicated in Classic or Activity mode by following these instructions. [350...351] [360]
20. Performing a press-and-hold on the active Map screen dashboard provides an incomplete list of available dashboards to choose from. [350...600]
21. User setting for [Setup > Routing > Lock On Road] is not always retained after performing auto routing navigation. [wiki] [330...360] [370]
22. Various routing features do not function properly since 370 update. [Gr] [370] [390]
23. WiFi network settings may become corrupted and/or the user may be unable to delete them. [Gr] [370...400]
24. After selecting [Where To? > Extras], the distance and bearing for all POI are offset by one position, resulting in the first two POI displaying identical distance and bearing, while each subsequent POI displays the actual distance and bearing for the POI immediately preceding in the list. [Gr] [groundspeak] [390] [400]
25. Oregon 7x0 indicates wrong exit count when routing through a roundabout/traffic circle, using either Garmin City Navigator or OSM maps. [groundspeak] [280...370] [390]
26. GPS Signal Strength always displays as 100% (5 bars) in Status Widget regardless of actual GPS signal value. [garmin.de] [400...420] [440]
27. When used in Landscape mode, the position icon (vehicle) on the map page is displayed 90 degrees from actual direction (always pointing toward Garmin logo at bottom of device). [example 1] [example 2] [example 3] [example 4] [Gr] [Related: Rino 75x Bug 12] (814)  
    1. Power on the GPSr with the Map page open, Display Orientation set to Auto.
    2. Select any vehicle icon other than the default small/large blue triangles and position yourself facing due NORTH.
    3. Do not change your physical position or bearing during the entire process.
    4. Hold the GPSr directly in front of you, screen perpendicular to the ground, in portrait orientation.
    5. The position icon on the map will show you pointing North on the map.
    6. Slowly begin to rotate the GPSr to the left 90 degrees (like turning a steering wheel on a car).
    7. Somewhere around 60 degrees, the map will flip from portrait to landscape mode.
    8. The position icon will now be pointing EAST (toward the Garmin logo on the bottom of the GPSr).
    9. Slowly rotate the GPSr to the right 90 degrees.
    10. After the map page flips from landscape to portrait, the icon will again be facing NORTH.
    11. Slowly rotate the GPSr to the right another 90 degrees.
    12. Somewhere around 60 degrees, the map will flip from portrait to landscape mode.
    13. The position icon will now be pointing WEST (toward the Garmin logo on the bottom of the GPSr).
    14. During both events, you never change your physical heading, but the position icon does.
[420...500] [520]
28. When navigating by route, the Oregon 7x0 may require the user to first navigate to the route start point instead of the nearest route point. This is especially troublesome when a route must be restarted part way through. [420...470]
29. Weather Forecast may fail to load, instead perpetually displaying 'Waiting for Data', while Radar information will properly load and play as expected (Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth). [example] (813) [440] [470]
30. Adding a new Main Menu Page to the left of the Main Menu Start Page in [Setup > Main Menu] causes all Main Menu Page Dashboards to be shifted to the left by one Main Menu Page while the farthest right Main Menu Page is assigned a seemingly random Dashboard. [230...440] [470]
31. Removing all Main Menu Pages to the left and right of the Main Menu Start Page in [Setup > Main Menu] and exiting [Setup] will result in all Main Menu Page icons being hidden. Exiting and re-entering the current profile restores the Main Menu Start Page icons. [example] [230...440] [470]
32. With [Setup > Position Format = hddd°mm.mmm'] selected, coordinates are actually displayed as hddd°mm.mmmm'. (Please update this menu selection to read hddd°mm.mmmm') (see Feature Request 3) (777) [440...520] [530]
33. Map page rendering is very slow when a Dashboard is displayed, especially while changing zoom level. Most notable is the Geocache Dashboard. Simply touching the 'up chevron' to hide the active Dashboard restores map rendering speed immediately. This bug is new to v440, and did not exist with v420. [example] (815) [440...600]
34. Share Wirelessly function is unreliable, especially when trying to send or receive tracks from other Garmin devices. Oregon 7x0 may hang at/near 'Wireless Transfer 0% Complete' for several minutes, even after sharing GPSr has indicated 'Transfer Complete' and is being used for other functions. [442...500] [520]
35. Selecting [Where To? > Recent Finds] can result in a list including one or more 'Ghost Waypoints' that, when selected, display null island. [example] (830) [470]
36. When navigating to 'Next Stage' coordinates for a geocache that does not exist in any GPX or GGZ file, the Geocaching page no longer displays the description for the parent geocache, which often includes critical information required to complete the search. [garmin de] (831) [470...500] [520]
37. With Activity Mode enabled and Satellite page configured as first Data Screen, Map page is always displayed with [Use] button and Dashboard disabled. Selecting [Use] or 'back arrow' results in Satellite page being displayed. [example] (835) [470...500] [520]
38. Active Wi-Fi connection is not always restored after a power cycle. [example] [Gr] [470]
39. Geocache Dashboard compass arrow exhibits unexpected transparent behavior, displaying underlying map data when [Setup > Appearance > Mode = Night] is active. [example] [Gr] [470...500] [520]
40. [Setup > Display > Orientation Lock] is not profile dependent, but should be, to maintain consistent behavior with Montana series.(667) [470] [480]
41. Selecting the Trash icon in the Activity Tab of the Current Activity page and clearing the current tracklog recording returns the user to the Main Menu Home page, not the previously open Activity Tab in the Current Activity page. This behavior is unlike the Oregon 6x0, Montana 6x0, and GPSMAP 66, all of which return the user to the previously open Activity Tab. [470...500] [520] [540] [550]
42. Adventures may randomly lose data and/or disappear from the device, and the user may find Adventure data files moved and/or deleted between microSD card and internal memory. [470...600]
43. Multiple position format menu selections in [Setup > Position Format] have been garbled in Firmware Release 480. [example] [480] [490]
44. Geocaching quick filter selections are not always properly retained. [see Oregon 6x0 Bug 11 and eTrex Touch Bug 8]  
  • Open geocaching
  • Select filter
  • Select quick filter
  • Choose 'Virtual'
  • The virtual icon is selected, all other types are greyed out (as expected)
  • Close geocaching page
  • Open geocaching again
  • Select filter
  • Select quick filter
  • Choose 'Show All'
  • All cache types are activated and no longer greyed out (as expected)
  • Select the cache icons for editing
  • Virtual is the only geocache type enabled in the menu ('Show All' was just selected)
  • Select back (lower left corner)
  • The virtual icon is selected and all other types are greyed out ('Show All' was just selected)
[230...600]
45. When [Setup > Altimeter > Plot Type = Elevation / Time] the Elevation Plot displays unrealistic time stamp data. [Gr] [garmin.de] [400...500] [520]
46. Track recordings with cadence sensor data may intermittently show false cadence values while not pedaling (speed is at or near zero). [example] [Gr] [behavior is improved when using a cadence sensor 2] [490...530] [540]
47. Activity History 'Color' and 'Show On Map' selections are not highlighted when selected. [520...600]
48. Activity History list does not include color markers to indicate activities visible on map display (like they do in Track Manager). [520...600]
49. Weather page may display hourly forecast only, without including daily forecast information. [example] [520...600]
50. While programming a chirp device, after choosing a waypoint or a geocache, the map page is frequently displayed with the 'Go' button instead of the 'Send' button. [230...540] [550]
51. Device is unable to connect to Wi-Fi networks with hidden SSID. (862) [230...600]
52. Geocaches loaded via 'Share Wirelessly' do not include child waypoints. [520...600]
53. Starting the Oregon 7x0 with geocache proximity alerts enabled while several hundred geocaches are loaded via GGZ files frequently results in a substantially longer boot sequence duration. [520] [530]
54. Geocache 'Child Waypoints' are always displayed by 'Code', and never by 'Name', regardless of the user selection in Geocaching Setup. [520...600]
55. After beginning navigation to a geocache child waypoint, having just selecting the child waypoint from the Geocache page 'Additional Waypoints' menu, the user no longer has access to the parent geocache information from the Geocaching page. Child Waypoints (or 'Additional Waypoints') should always be treated as 'Via Points' when selected from the 'Additional Waypoints' menu. [Gr] [520...600]
56. Custom Waypoint Symbols loaded to the device with names including a 'Hot Spot' are ignored and not displayed. (868) [230...560] [590]
57. Course (CDI) bearing line remains positioned over the course line during off-course navigation. This behavior is inconsistent with many prior and current generation Garmin GPSr. [garmin.de] [230...600]
58. Geocaches listed in the Adventure Content Menu may not appear when selected. [230...600]
59. Returning to the home page for a selected Adventure after viewing any listed content results in the map displaying the users current location instead of the Adventure location. [230...600]
60. With Trip Recording configured for 'During Activity' and Activity Recording paused or inactive, the Recording Controls Activity Plot Tab accumulates 'Total Ascent' data while the Information Tab continues to display no change for the same value. [590...600]
61. Map page waypoint name text does not honor display mode changes. User must disable then enable text display in Map Setup to force correct text display for current display mode. See Montana 7x0 forum post for details. [520...600]
62. While viewing waypoints listed in any Adventure Content menu;
    (A). Selecting [Menu > Sort > {Nearest} or {Alphabetical}] always results in a list of all waypoints loaded on the device being displayed (should only display waypoints associated with the selected Adventure).
    (B). Exiting this sorted waypoint list always results in the user being returned to the device Main Menu (should return user to the content menu for the selected Adventure).
[590...600]
63. Weather Forecast page may intermittently display only three hours of weather data instead of four. [Example] [230...600]
64. Status Page may indicate a LiveTrack session is active when in fact it is not. [230...600]



Crash Reports

1. Attempting to add a new network in [Setup > WiFi > Add Network] can result in random device crashes. [Gr] [370...390]
2. After Enabling [Setup > Geocaching > Chirp Searching], the unit will crash (on average) within 70 seconds. [Gr] [400] [420]
3. Garmin Oregon 7x0 units running firmware 400 may crash within seconds after start-up, or fail to complete boot process. [groundspeak] [400] [420]
4. When navigating to the 'second' 'next stage' of a multi-cache after having just 'found' a multi-cache with multiple stages, the GPSr will freeze and/or crash. [groundspeak] [440...500] [520]
5. Using GCLive features via bluetooth and an iOS device can result in a device crash. [Gr] [590] [600]



Hardware Failures

1. Exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time may damage the screen. [example]



Missing Features

1. The Favorites Dashboard is not available in the Map, Compass or Trip Computer, which is not consistent with previous Garmin GPSr. [Gr] [250...600]
2. Restore ability to see total number of found geocaches as was available in the geocaching dashboard with Oregon X00/X50 models. If not in the geocaching dashboard, include as an additional data field. [250...600]
3. Camera application is missing zoom control buttons available with similar camera equipped Garmin GPSr. [250...600]
4. Large Data Field status bar display shows time only as HH:MM while previous GPSr display HH:MM:SS. [250...600]
5. Oregon 7x0 Compass screen is absent the heading indicator displayed with previous 'On The Trail' Garmin GPSr (GPSMap 60csGPSMap 62stColorado x00Dakota 20Oregon x00Montana, etc). [250...600]
6. Please improve child waypoint management within the GCUI, providing direct access to child waypoints for the active geocache, similar to the Monterra. [wiki] [groundspeak] [250...500] [520]
7. Please include the '2 Small Data Fields' dashboard option available with previous Garmin GPSr models. [Gr] [250...600]



Requested Features

1. Please add a 'Refresh' icon to the geocache logs display that, when pressed, loads the next 5 logs for the active geocache, and can be repeated as frequently as desired to load an additional 5 logs each time. [example]  
2. Please add an option to disable the Red Pin when touching the map screen in Classic Mode.  
3. Please include both hddd°mm.mmm' and hddd°mm.mmmm' options in [Setup > Position Format]. [groundspeak] (777)  
4. Please include function to enable review and editing of geocache log notes on the device. [Gr]  
5. Please include option to auto-upload logs to geocaching.com as a draft ('Field Notes'), allowing the user to edit them at a later time before publishing as a log. [Gr] [groundspeak]  
6. Please introduce a simple notepad page that allows the user to create, edit and save geo-tagged alpha-numeric notes for future reference. [Gr]  
7. Please update the Geocaching page Map Tab display (only - not the primary Map page) to include a progress bar indicating GCLive download progress (not GC List progress). [example] [groundspeak]  
8. The Elevation Plot application currently allows the user to view 'Elevation/Time', 'Elevation/Distance', 'Barometric Pressure', or 'Ambient Pressure' data. Please include option to view 'Temperature', 'Heart Rate', 'Cadence', 'Calories' and other data, when available.  
9. Please link the display of track navigation high/low point symbols to the Map page user waypoint zoom value, providing the user with some control over when they are displayed.  
10. Please add 'Download Geocaches' selection to Map page option menu.  
11. The Geocache Proximity Alert feature currently only allows the user to 'Dismiss' an alert. Please also include the option to 'Begin Navigation' to the displayed geocache. [Gr]  
12. Please include 'Most Recent' selection in Waypoint Manager 'Sort' option menu, similar to the existing Track Manager sort option menu. [Gr]  
13. Please add an option allowing the user to configure the total number of geocaches used to populate the Geocache List.  
14. Please include an option to enable/disable the Barometric Altimeter (similar to Montana 7x0).