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Montana 7x0 Firmware Update 16.50 released 29MAR23.

GPS: 2.90
Display: 85.07
CIQ: 3.2.4

Change Log:

• Added support for Garmin Messenger App.
• Added inReach post messaging UI.
• Added support for inReach group messaging.
• Added support for upgrading from inReach Presets to Check-Ins.
• Added option to turn on/off course alerts (Setup > Routing).
• Added ability to rename map downloads.
• Added ability to download maps directly from the map page.
• Added ability to select starting location for map downloads.
• Improved behavior of some applications when added to the favorites toolbar.
• Improved maximum number of downloads in Outdoor Maps+.
• Improved reliability of Outdoor Maps+ downloads.
• Fixed geocache spell search “near a city”.
• Fixed potential 'No results found' issue when searching using postal codes.
• Fixed potential unresponsive option menu when attempting to save a map point.
• Fixed potential issue toggling map layers.
• Fixed potential empty row in Configure Raster Maps.
• Fixed potential issue reviewing JNX files.
• Fixed potential issue showing incorrect plan details.
• Fixed potential issue causing camera app to exit.
• Fixed potential “Can’t Authenticate Maps” prompt.
• Fixed potential issue getting stuck or crashing while loading maps.

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!

Did Garmin changed something in term of map redraw performance? I have the impression, that active navigation is much more smoother than it was before.

Really nice, I noticed, that inReach can be activated via Messenger App and you don't need to be outside.