GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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GPSMAP 66sr Firmware Update 5.20 released 26JAN22:

Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.20:

  • Fixed issue with main menu as base page.
  • Fix shutdown when downloading BirdsEye imagery when SD Card is inserted.
  • Improved Find key to search near map cursor position when appropriate.
  • Fixed possible issues with expedition mode.
  • Fixed possible issues with Search Near option.
  • Fixed possible issue with Cancel button when saving a course.
  • Fixed incorrect option menu items when reviewing a course.
  • Fixed incorrect option menu items when reviewing the current recording.
  • Fixed possible issue when changing long course names.
  • Fixed incorrect English text when deleting a profile.
  • Fixed possible issue where course review page could show stale data.
  • Fixed routing prompt appearing twice when adding a via point.
  • Fixed possible issues with menus in Connect IQ applications.
  • Fixed possible unexpected behavior when saving or clearing an activity.
  • Fixed adding via points to on road routes to a single point.
  • Fixed possible shutdown when downloading Birdseye Direct images.
  • Fixed missing lap data in course files generated on the device.
  • Fixed incorrect tone for on and off course alerts.
  • Fixed issue with on and off course alerts appearing when they should not.
  • Fixed possible issue syncing courses with Explore mobile.
  • Fixed issues searching for address numbers with more than 6 characters.

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

Please report your observations here!
algu
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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I can confirm that bug #52 is corrected with this update.
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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Used this firmware to recover by bricked GPSMAP 66sr.
So far I have had several freezes, all happening at random and not reproducible:
- While calibrating the compass
- When powering down down (kept showing the power symbol)
- When browsing a list of geocaches
To get out of this I had to keep the power button pressed for a long period until the unit reboots.

I also noted that with this firmware it is no longer possible to navigate to modified geocache coordinates. The option to modify the coordinates is there but no longer works (i.e. it no longer shows "Next stage" and will not point to the new coordinates).
Since firmware 4.90 I'm also seeing frequent "Data request failed" messages. Can't remember seeing those before 4.90 and are still very much present in 5.20. Can't say if this is related to BTLE or WiFi as I primarily use bluetooth due to the power consumption of wifi.
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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Our GPSMAP 66sr v520 has been very reliable.

Have you performed a master reset after the firmware install?

If your multiple issues continue after, I would open a support ticket with Garmin, assuming a hardware issue.
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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Mine is also rock stable.

A suggestion for improvement for Garmin: the updating of the weather pages is extremely slow regardless of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Not a critical function at all but still, if they include it, make it work in an acceptable way or remove it!
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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I assume you are referring to the Animation data for each weather map display being very slow to load?
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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Yes .
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Re: GPSMAP 66sr Firmware 5.20

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algu wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:20 pm I can confirm that bug #52 is corrected with this update.
Tried this again with expired CPE and updated to v5.50. The device only received from the GPS-system.

After a power cycle the unit received three satellite systems.

So, the bug is not fixed.
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