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Montana 7x0 Firmware Update 14.80 released 08NOV22.

GPS: 2.81
Display: 85.07
CIQ: 3.2.4

Change Log:

• Added support for the Outdoor Maps+ Subscription. This can be found in the new Map Manager main menu application which replaces BirdsEye Direct. BirdsEye Direct can be found inside Outdoor Maps+ by pressing the Add Satellite Imagery option.

• Added support for updating the address of a message received from an unknown address.

• Fixed possible issue with DogTrack information.

• Fixed possible issue with searching for waypoints near a city.

• Fixed possible issue causing a route calculation to not finish.

• Fixed possible issue where route distance was incorrect inside Where To menu.

• Fixed possible issue where auto-pause notification does not clear.

• Fixed possible issue where auto-saved tracks were not found.

• Fixed possible map freeze after searching for all POIs.

• Fixed possible issue importing Basecamp routes with waypoints.

• Fixed possible slow map drawing when using large text sizes.

• Fixed Ukrainian keyboard.

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

Please report your observations here after installing and testing!

14.80 came in this morning. Didn´t see a changelog.

Is GPS 2.81 correct? AFAIK, we have GPS 2.90 currently as newest firmware? Did 14.80 a downgrade?

No he didn´t, is still see GPS Software Version 2.90

ConiKost wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:49 am Is GPS 2.81 correct? AFAIK, we have GPS 2.90 currently as newest firmware? Did 14.80 a downgrade?

Jim Beam wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:56 am No he didn´t, is still see GPS Software Version 2.90

Whoops, Copy/Paste bug! No Changelog from Garmin yet..... (Edit to add that all our devices are reporting GPS Software version 2.81 at this time)

GPSrChive wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:08 am Whoops, Copy/Paste bug! No Changelog from Garmin yet.....

No Problem

Map Setup -> Map Manager

I now see an option "Outdoor Maps+"
- Check Subscription
- Add Satellite Imagery

Yes, the Montana 7x0 is the first Garmin Outdoor product to have access to Outdoor Maps+.

Please see GPSrChive > Montana 7x0 > Main Menu > Map Manager for additional details

GPSrChive wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:22 am Yes, the Montana 7x0 is the first Garmin Outdoor product to have access to Outdoor Maps+.

Please see GPSrChive > Montana 7x0 > Main Menu > Map Manager for additional details

So, if I do understand correctly, they moved basically BirdsEye maps into it's own submenu? I am not sure, what is meant by "Garmin subscription maps". Are these some new type of maps?

The BirdsEye Direct page has been removed from the Montana 7x0 with this firmware update. Satellite imagery is now loaded to the device via Map Manager > Outdoor Maps+. Please follow the Outdoor Maps+ links provided there for additional 'subscription maps' information.

Essentially, most premium Garmin map data will now be available direct to device (via Wi-Fi) with an annual subscription. Initially this will be limited to the US, and additional regions will be added in the future.

Garmin Outdoor Maps+ is currently only available with the Montana 7x0, and will be added to more products with future firmware updates.

GPSrChive wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:18 pm The BirdsEye Direct page has been removed from the Montana 7x0 with this firmware update. Satellite imagery is now loaded to the device via Map Manager > Outdoor Maps+. Please follow the Outdoor Maps+ links provided there for additional 'subscription maps' information.

Thank you, found it. That's explains a lot.

GPSrChive wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:18 pm Essentially, most premium Garmin map data will now be available direct to device (via Wi-Fi) with an annual subscription. Initially this will be limited to the US, and additional regions will be added in the future.

Does that also mean, that Garmin won't release any new TOPO maps for one-time-buy? I mean, for example, those TOPO Pro maps. Are there any more information about the subscription for OM+? I couldn't find anything on Garmins website about this? I can't open https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/893561/, as I am being redirect to start page. Maybe due being outside US?