Garmin Store Updates and Download pages

Garmin Colorado 300
Garmin Colorado 400c
Garmin Colorado 400i
Garmin Colorado 400t

Garmin Support Updates and Download pages (includes release notes)

Garmin Colorado 300
Garmin Colorado 400c
Garmin Colorado 400i
Garmin Colorado 400t
GPS Chipset Type-M Software

Older Versions

Old software for the Colorado can be found here.

Updates using WebUpdater

Updating the software on your Colorado is normally done using the WebUpdater which is a program available for your PC and Mac that checks and installs software on your Garmin GPS. To use WebUpdater download and install the program from the link above, connect your Colorado to your PC and run WebUpdater to check for the latest software. Alternately, Garmin releases a PC executable (aka .exe file) for the Colorado that can be run on your PC which will install the release if you have you Colorado connected. These files are available via the links referenced above.

GPS Software can only be installed using the WebUpdater.

Updates using gcd files

Some software releases below are linked directly to a GCD file for that release. GCD files are also available through Garmin's web site using a URL of the form: https://www8.garmin.com/software/Colorado_WebUpdater__xyz.gcd where xyz is the three digit version number. For example, for version 2.6 xyz would equal 260.

Each Software Version below is linked to either that version's .gcd file on a .exe file in the case of a beta release. If you want to upgrade or downgrade to a beta release simply execute the .exe file associated with the release. For all other upgrades I would recommend upgrading via WebUpdater (see above) but if for some reason you can't (e.g. you are trying to downgrade) then you can update using gcd files by following this procedure:

• Use the links below under "Software Version" to download the gcd file for the version you want to use
• Change the name of the file you just download to gupdate.gcd
• Attach the Colorado to your computer and verify that it is in USB Mass storage mode
• Copy gupdate.gcd to [CO drive]:\Garmin\gupdate.gcd
• Restart the Colorado

Version Summary

Software Version	Download	GPS Software Version	Date	Wherigo Player	Comments
3.70	exe | gcd
3.60	exe | gcd
3.52 (beta)	exe | gcd
3.50	exe | gcd
3.42 (beta)	exe | gcd
3.40	exe | gcd
3.30	exe | gcd	2.90	29/03/10	Garmin Player v3.30 Wherigo Engine v2.11	Only available via WebUpdater Adds BirdsEye satellite imagery support, earthcache icon, fix for transparent maps drawing over waypoints
3.20	exe | gcd	2.90	25/11/09	Garmin Player v3.20 Wherigo Engine v2.11	Addes profile support for custom maps, fixes GB Discoverer maps lockup
3.10	exe | gcd	2.90	11/17/09	Garmin Player v.3.10 Wherigo Engine v.2.11
3.02 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.90	10/9/09	Garmin Player v.3.02 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	New beta: Adds custom raster map support
3.00	exe | gcd	2.90	9/14/09	Garmin Player v.3.00 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	Incorporates four previous beta releases into an official release
2.96 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.90	8/8/09	Garmin Player v.2.96 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	Garmin introduces new Type-M GPS software 2.9 around same time
2.95 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.80	7/21/09	Garmin Player v.2.95 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	Fixed gpx file loading issue in 2.94
2.94 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.80	6/29/09	Garmin Player v.2.94 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	Added waypoint averaging, map point selector, "any name" map files
2.92 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.80	6/17/09	Garmin Player v.2.92 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	Added custom startup message
2.90	exe | gcd	2.80	12/8/08	Garmin Player v.2.90 Wherigo Engine v.2.11
2.80	exe | gcd	2.80	11/17/08	Garmin Player v.2.80 Wherigo Engine v.2.11
2.70	exe | gcd	2.80	10/13/08	Garmin Player v.2.70 Wherigo Engine v.2.11	attempts to address location error issue
2.70	exe | gcd	2.60	9/11/08	Garmin Player v.2.70 Wherigo Engine v.2.11
2.60	exe | gcd	2.60	7/17/08
2.54 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.60	7/1/08
2.51 (beta)	exe | gcd	2.60	4/8/08
2.50	exe | gcd	2.60	5/1/08		Only provided on new units, not available for download
2.40	exe | gcd	2.60	2/18/08
2.30	exe | gcd	2.60	1/23/08
2.10	exe | gcd	2.50	1/18/08		Provided on 400t at product launch

To determine your current installed Software and GPS Software Versions go to Setup>System>Options>Software Version. You should see a screen that looks like the image below which will display both your Software and GPS Software version number.

Colorado Version Page

The Wherigo Player version is available by selecting Wherigo>Options>About.

Garmin Computer Software

PC Software

Garmin USB Driver
Communicator
Mapsource
POI Loader
WebUpdater
Spanner
BaseCamp

Mac Software

Communicator
MapInstall
MapConverter
RoadTrip
POI Loader
WebUpdater
BaseCamp

Detailed Version History
 

Software 3.70

• 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

Software 3.60

• Added support for chirp™ detection. This software update will allow Colorado units to detect previously-programmed chirp™ units. See TrailTech for details. 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.

Software 3.50

• 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.

Software 3.40

• Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
• Fixed map display problems.
• Fixed issue setting marine map modes.

Software 3.30

• Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.

Software 3.20

• Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps
• Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps

Software 3.10

• Added support for Garmin Custom Maps
• Improved along road routing performance
• Improved map panning and zooming

Software 3.02

• Added support for Garmin Custom Maps. See our blog post about this new feature at TrailTech.
• Report problems with this beta to TrailTech@garmin.com

Software 3.00

• Added Waypoint Averaging application. (For more information visit TrailTech)
• 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

Software 2.96

• Improved render quality of GB Discoverer maps and maps with satellite imagery

Software 2.95

• 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.

Software 2.94

Not recommended. Many issues with gpx files not being loaded after boot or partial geocache descriptions. Recommend moving back to 2.92 or 2.90.

• Added Waypoint Averaging application.
• 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

Software 2.92

Recommended. Modest enhancements and bug fixes to the Colorado.

• 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

Software 2.90

There is an issue in 3D View with this release. Sometimes it will work the first time you use it, the second time you use it does not work. If 3D View does not work for you in 2.9 set Setup->Map->Map Detail to a lower setting.

• 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

Software 2.80

A minor software update to fix a few small bugs. The gpx file fix is good for Mac users because it prevents the case where "delete" gpx files in the trashes folder are not loaded.

• 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.

GPS Software 2.80

Appears to address the location drift issues in the GPS Software 2.60 release although Garmin has not published release notes with this release. It is a recommended update. Although the location drift issue does not appear to have been completely fixed, it is drastically reduced.

Software 2.70

• 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.

Software 2.60

• 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

Software 2.50

• 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

Software 2.40

• 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.

Software 2.30

• 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.

Software 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.