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Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the Alpha 200.
  • Open 'Setup > About'.
  • The device software versions are displayed along with additional e-label regulatory information.
 
 
Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express

      Device updates for your Alpha 200 are managed with the Garmin Express computer application.

      • Connect the Alpha 200 to your computer using a suitable USB cable.
      • Open the Garmin Express application and choose your device from the menu.
      • Select desired updates and follow the prompts as directed to complete installation.
    Wireless Updates

      Device updates for your Alpha 200 may also be loaded when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

      • The Alpha 200 will periodically check for available updates.
      • Device updates are downloaded seamlessly in the background when available.
      • The Alpha 200 will prompt the user to install available updates at the next power-on event.
    Manual Updates
    • Download and extract the desired *.GCD firmware update.
    • Rename *.GCD to GUPDATE.GCD.
    • Connect the Alpha 200 to your computer and enter Mass Storage Mode.
    • Copy GUPDATE.GCD to [GPSr]\Garmin\GUPDATE.GCD.
    • Disconnect and reboot the Alpha 200.
    • When prompted to install the new firmware version, select 'Yes'.
    • The Alpha 200 will restart automatically after the firmware update is complete.
 
 
Alpha 200 US (4047) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.90 to 9.20:
    Fixed dog not appearing on Compass page.
    Improved compatibility with tracking collars.
    Enhance mapping and navigation features.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.30:
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
 
 
Alpha 200 WW (4048) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
 
 
Alpha 200 EU (4049) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
 
 
Alpha 200 France (4050) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
 
 
Alpha 200 Nordic (4051) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
 
 
Alpha 200i US (3433) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.30:
    Support for multiple VHF chipsets.
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
    inReach improvements.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
    Asset list expanded to 250 max saved devices.
    Additional options for training button setup.
    Map Detail setting added.
    Group management now allows single asset activation and deactivation.
    Improved sync and data transfer to the Explore App.
    Asset lists are now searchable by name.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
    Improved compass accuracy in cold weather conditions.
    Added new Map visibility setting.
    Added Auto Start Recording setting.
    Improved Birdseye direct download stability.
    Map drawing battery consumption improvements.
    Fixed some random crashes.
    Fixed duplicate items on inReach Weather page.
Changes made to version 3.10:
    Fixed tracking after updating to v3.00.
    Fixed GPS status field on trip computer.
    Fixed random power downs.
    Fixed crashes on Wi-Fi setup page.
    Fixed training bar setup crashes.
    Fixed training defaults not updating existing commands.
 
 
Alpha 200i WW (3507) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.30:
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
    inReach improvements.
    Fix Orange dog track.
    Fix Truck not being added to new collection.
    Fix not entering mass storage.
    Fix potential mass storage lockout.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
    Asset list expanded to 250 max saved devices.
    Additional options for training button setup.
    Map Detail setting added.
    Group management now allows single asset activation and deactivation.
    Improved sync and data transfer to the Explore App.
    Asset lists are now searchable by name.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
    Improved compass accuracy in cold weather conditions.
    Added new Map visibility setting.
    Added Auto Start Recording setting.
    Improved Birdseye direct download stability.
    Map drawing battery consumption improvements.
    Fixed some random crashes.
    Fixed duplicate items on inReach Weather page.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
    Fixed tracking after updating to v3.00.
    Fixed GPS status field on trip computer.
    Fixed random power downs.
    Fixed crashes on Wi-Fi setup page.
    Fixed training bar setup crashes.
    Fixed training defaults not updating existing commands.
 
 
 
 
Alpha 200i EU (3508) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.30:
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
    inReach improvements.
    Fix Orange dog track.
    Fix Truck not being added to new collection.
    Fix not entering mass storage.
    Fix potential mass storage lockout.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
    Asset list expanded to 250 max saved devices.
    Additional options for training button setup.
    Map Detail setting added.
    Group management now allows single asset activation and deactivation.
    Improved sync and data transfer to the Explore App.
    Asset lists are now searchable by name.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
    Improved compass accuracy in cold weather conditions.
    Added new Map visibility setting.
    Added Auto Start Recording setting.
    Improved Birdseye direct download stability.
    Map drawing battery consumption improvements.
    Fixed some random crashes.
    Fixed duplicate items on inReach Weather page.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
    Fixed tracking after updating to v3.00.
    Fixed GPS status field on trip computer.
    Fixed random power downs.
    Fixed crashes on Wi-Fi setup page.
    Fixed training bar setup crashes.
    Fixed training defaults not updating existing commands.
 
 
Alpha 200i France (3509) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.30:
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
    inReach improvements.
    Fix Orange dog track.
    Fix Truck not being added to new collection.
    Fix not entering mass storage.
    Fix potential mass storage lockout.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
    Asset list expanded to 250 max saved devices.
    Additional options for training button setup.
    Map Detail setting added.
    Group management now allows single asset activation and deactivation.
    Improved sync and data transfer to the Explore App.
    Asset lists are now searchable by name.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
    Improved compass accuracy in cold weather conditions.
    Added new Map visibility setting.
    Added Auto Start Recording setting.
    Improved Birdseye direct download stability.
    Map drawing battery consumption improvements.
    Fixed some random crashes.
    Fixed duplicate items on inReach Weather page.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
    Fixed tracking after updating to v3.00.
    Fixed GPS status field on trip computer.
    Fixed random power downs.
    Fixed crashes on Wi-Fi setup page.
    Fixed training bar setup crashes.
    Fixed training defaults not updating existing commands.
 
 
Alpha 200i Nordic (3510) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.90:
    Added the ability to participate in Group Hunts when paired to the Alpha App.
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.40:
    Fixes issues with syncing to the Alpha App.
    Allows truck waypoints to be deleted from the Pro View.
    Resolves legacy track code issues.
    General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
    Bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
    Fixed potential Alpha App sync issue.
Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:
    Fixed dog compass arrow colors.
    Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.70:
    Added map distance rings.
    Support improvements made to the Alpha App.
    User Interface bug fixes.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:
    Fix legacy track only share codes never tracking the dog collar.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 6.00:
    Remove support for WebUpdater. Use Garmin Express for all updates moving forward.
    Fixed training bar not allowing for dogs paired with Share Code.
    Improvements to BirdsEye direct downloads.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.30:
    ANT Device ID shown on Broadcast Dog device.
    Fix apostrophe on keyboard.
    inReach improvements.
    Fix Orange dog track.
    Fix Truck not being added to new collection.
    Fix not entering mass storage.
    Fix potential mass storage lockout.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
    Asset list expanded to 250 max saved devices.
    Additional options for training button setup.
    Map Detail setting added.
    Group management now allows single asset activation and deactivation.
    Improved sync and data transfer to the Explore App.
    Asset lists are now searchable by name.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
    Improved compass accuracy in cold weather conditions.
    Added new Map visibility setting.
    Added Auto Start Recording setting.
    Improved Birdseye direct download stability.
    Map drawing battery consumption improvements.
    Fixed some random crashes.
    Fixed duplicate items on inReach Weather page.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
    Fixed change ID failure.
    Fixed tracking after updating to v3.00.
    Fixed GPS status field on trip computer.
    Fixed random power downs.
    Fixed crashes on Wi-Fi setup page.
    Fixed training bar setup crashes.
    Fixed training defaults not updating existing commands.