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Check Firmware Version |
- Power on the Foretrex 801/901.
- 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.
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Firmware Installation |
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Garmin Express
Device updates for your Foretrex
801/901 are managed with the Garmin
Express computer application.
- Connect the Foretrex 801/901 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.
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Wireless Updates
- When connected to the Garmin Explore or Garmin Connect app on your
mobile device, available updates will be downloaded automatically.
- Once an update has been synced to the device, the user will be prompted
to complete installation at the next power-on event.
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Manual Updates
NOTE: Loading older firmware versions will clear all user data from the device.
- Download and extract the desired
*.GSP firmware update.
- Rename *.GSP to
GUPDATE.GSP.
- Connect the Foretrex 801/901 to your computer and enter MTP Mode.
- Copy GUPDATE.GSP to
[GPSr]\Garmin\GUPDATE.GSP.
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If loading an older firmware version, create a
force.tmp
file in the [GPSr]\Internal Storage\Garmin\
directory.
- Disconnect and reboot the Foretrex
801/901.
- When prompted to install the new
firmware version, select 'Yes'.
- The Foretrex 801/901 will restart
automatically after the firmware update is complete.
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Foretrex 801/901 (4362)
Firmware Update History |
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Changes made from version
4.00 to 4.11:
- Added Applied Ballistics bi-directional target transfer
(NOTE: target transfer is limited to 10 targets).
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Changes made from version
3.10 to 4.00:
- Fixed third party LRFs not getting ballistic data.
- Added passcode reset support from the Garmin Explore
app.
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Changes made from version
2.14 to 3.10:
- Fixed calibrating altimeter bug.
- Fixed North reference user value always reverting to 0
bug.
- Fixed data entry key repeats stop working bug.
- Fixed general sensor pairing issues.
- Added decimal support for wind speed ½ when in M/S for
the Applied Ballistics app.
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Changes made from version
2.12 to 2.14:
- Fixed issue with some Laser Rangefinders (LRFs) changing
the Wind Direction in the Applied Ballistics app.
- Fixed issue with windage 2 not being sent to compatible
AB LRFs.
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Changes made from version
2.11 to 2.12:
- Added the ability to calibrate altitude with negative
values.
- Added support for the Applied Ballistics Calypso wind
sensor.
- Improved the Applied Ballistics auto update timer by
making it one minute.
- Fixed the Applied Ballistics Wind Mode feature.
- Fixed potential issues with Live Track not displaying
some metrics.
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Changes made from version
2.10 to 2.11:
- Added Applied Ballistics Wind Mode.
- Improved Location 1/2 data fields by increasing their
font sizes.
- Fixed potential issue with LiveTrack not working.
- Fixed potential display issue on the Calculations page.
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Changes made from version
2.00 to 2.10:
- Fixed potential issue with Stealth Mode after a reboot.
- Fixed potential issue with compass freezing while
navigation track.
- Fixed track logging while in Expedition mode.
- Fixed potential issue with syncing ephemeris data.
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