Firmware
  Check Firmware Version 
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Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the Foretrex 601/701.
  • Cycle the Page key until the Settings page is displayed.
  • Select Setup and press the Enter key.
  • Select "ABOUT FORETREX" and press the Enter key.
  • The current firmware version will be displayed.
  • Press the Enter key to exit.
 
 
Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express

      Device updates for your Foretrex 601/701 are managed with the Garmin Express computer application.

      • Connect the Foretrex 601/701 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.
    WebUpdater

      Device updates for your Foretrex 601/701 can also be installed using the Garmin WebUpdater computer application.

      • Connect the Foretrex 601/701 to your computer using a suitable USB cable.
      • Drag and Drop the desired update file to the WebUpdater application, or
      • Run the WebUpdater application and select your device from the drop down menu.
      • Follow the prompts as directed to complete available updates.
    Manual Updates

    • Download and extract the desired *.GCD firmware update.
    • Rename *.GCD to GUPDATE.GCD.
    • Connect the Foretrex 601/701 to your computer and enter Mass Storage Mode.
    • Copy GUPDATE.GCD to [GPSr]\Garmin\GUPDATE.GCD.
    • Disconnect and reboot the Foretrex 601/701.
 
 
Foretrex 601/701 (2769) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.40:
  • N/A
Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1155 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:
  • Updated bullet library to v1154.
  • Calibration page tweaks.
  • Increase range card minimum.
  • Updated Applied Ballistics core to version 72 (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Updated Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1154 (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Fixed issues with Applied Ballistics calibration pages (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Increased Applied Ballistics range card minimum value (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Disabled editing of Applied Ballistics ballistic coefficient value when using a custom drag curve (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:
  • Fixed Applied Ballistics profile sync when disconnecting from a computer.
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 951 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:
  • Fixed issue with Velocity Made Good data field.
  • Fixed issue with position displayed in User Grid position format.
  • Updated Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 928.
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 913 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 846 (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Fixed issue with aerodynamic jump for left twist barrels (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 819 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.20:
  • Fixed issue with Tempe sensor not showing valid data.
  • Fixed issue with AB max ord and max ord range data fields (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:
  • Added support for Applied Ballistics External mode (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 811 (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Fixed issue with spin drift for left twist barrels (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:
  • Added mmHG pressure units.
  • Fixed issue with Livetrack not showing full activity.
  • Fixed m/s vertical speed unit display.
  • Fixed issue with project waypoint when heading display is set to Mils.
  • Fixed a few translation issues.
Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 787 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 758 (Foretrex 701 only).
  • Fixed an issue where bluetooth could stay on when not desired.
Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:
  • Update Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 752 (Foretrex 701 only).
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
  • Added option to set Applied Ballistics wind units separately from other input units (Setup->Applied Ballistics->Wind Units).
  • Added option to auto update Applied Ballistics environment inputs periodically using sensors (Setup->Applied Ballistics->Environment->Auto Update).
  • Fixed possible freeze while going into mass storage.
  • Fixed issue where system time was incorrect in some Russian cities.
  • Fixed possible issue where routes could not be created on device.
  • Fixed issues with Russian Cyrillic characters.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
  • Improved vertical speed data field.
  • Improved track lines on map when navigating.
  • Fixed issue where current track was continuous on the map in cases where it shouldn't be.
  • Fixed Glide Ratio, Glide Ratio to Destination, and Vertical Speed to Destination data fields.
  • Fixed issue causing activity data in Garmin connect to be incorrect.
  • Fixed issue when deleting a waypoint when system language is set to Russian.
  • Fixed issue with cardinal direction characters in Russian, Greek, Danish, and Norwegian.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
  • Fixed issue with creating new Applied Ballistics profiles.
  • Fixed issues with saving tracks.
Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:
  • Improved import of tracks.
  • Fixed issue with waypoint names as they appear on the device.
  • Fixed issue with 'FINAL DEST' data field on compass page.
  • Fixed issue that could occur when changing waypoints in the measure distance feature.