GPSrChive GPSMAP 64

Firmware

GPSMAP 64 GPSMAP 64s GPSMAP 64st GPSMAP 64sc GPSMAP 64x GPSMAP 64sx GPSMAP 64csx

Firmware Installation

Garmin Express

Firmware updates, map updates, device backups and other optional software improvements for your Garmin GPSr can all be managed with the Garmin Express application. Versions for both PC and Mac are available in Software.

Connect the GPSr via USB and enter Mass Storage Mode.
Open the Garmin Express application and choose your device from the menu.
Select desired updates and follow the prompts as directed to complete available updates.

WebUpdater

The Garmin WebUpdater program can also find and install updates available for your Garmin GPSr. Versions for both PC and Mac are available in Software.

Connect your Garmin GPSr via USB and enter Mass Storage Mode
Run the WebUpdater application and select your device from the menu
Follow the prompts to keep your GPSr updated

Manual Updates

Firmware updates are available directly from Garmin by using the links below and substituting xyz with the current firmware version. For example, to download firmware version 2.50, replace xyz with 250:

GPSMAP 64, 64s, 64st: https://download.garmin.com/software/GPSMAP64_WebUpdater__xyz.gcd
GPSMAP 64sc: https://download.garmin.com/software/GPSMAP64sc_xyz.gcd
GPSMAP 64x, 64sx: https://download.garmin.com/software/GPSMAP64sx_WebUpdater__xyz.gcd
GPSMAP 64csx: https://download.garmin.com/software/GPSMAP64csx_WebUpdater__xyz.gcd

Installing firmware older than the currently loaded version will reset all device settings to factory defaults. Installing firmware to a device other than that for which it is designed may render the device permanently inoperable.

Connect the GPSr via USB and enter Mass Storage Mode
Download the desired firmware version for your device
Extract the *.gcd file from the *.zip archive
Copy the *.gcd file to [GPSr]\Garmin\*.gcd
Rename the *.gcd file to gupdate.gcd
Disconnect and reboot the GPSr
When prompted by the GPSr, select 'Yes' to install the update
Once the update has completed, the GPSr will restart and delete the gupdate.gcd file

GPSMAP 64, 64s, 64st (1859) Firmware Update History

Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.60:

Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore.
Improved navigation sync experience with Garmin Explore.
Fixed an issue where GMU maps might not be visible when zoomed out.
Fixed possible issue that could prevent tones from working.
Fixed possible freeze when entering geocache next stage coordinates.
Fixed possible issues when changing profiles while on the trip computer page.
Fixed possible issue with inaccurate track distance with no GPX fix.
Fixed possible issue displaying TOPO Great Britain maps.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:

Fixed an issue with Explore Sync route navigation.
Fixed an issue drawing certain areas on the map.
Fixed an issue where the last point of a track would not be connected on the map.
Fixed an issue that could cause the map to jump to incorrect coordinates

Changes made from version 5.90 to 6.00:

Added Explore Navigation Support.
Fixed BLE reconnection issues.

Changes made from version 5.60 to 5.90:

Added support for Explore Mobile.
Improved precision of some position formats.
Improved Menu > Menu shortcut so previous page loop page is remembered.
Fixed possible shutdown on configure maps page.
Fixed possible shutdown during POI spell search.
Fixed possible extra items when logging geocaches.
Fixed possible trip distance jump after first GPS fix.
Fixed prompted routing from chirp review page.

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.60:

Fixed potential issue with GPS+GLONASS.

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

Fixed issue with GB Discoverer.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.30:

Fixed possible issues with Borneo RSO position format.
Fixed issue where Basecamp could not import GPX files that were wirelessly transferred to the device.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

Fixed possible issues with Borneo RSO position format.
Fixed issue where Basecamp could not import GPX files that were wirelessly transferred to the device.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Fixed possible issue that would cause custom maps to be hidden.

Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:

Fixed potential GPS issue.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:

Fixed potential GPS issue.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

Fixed possible issue where a Live Track on would only show a single coordinate on the map.
Fixed issue preventing 500 custom maps to be loaded.
Fixed issue where archived tracks could not be loaded from the calendar.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.70:

Fixed issue where the compass wouldn't work when the bike sensor was on.
Fixed issue where track portions were being saved incorrectly.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.50:

Added support for optional MTP interface mode (Setup > System > Interface)

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Added support for Bike Speed Sensor
Added support for Bike Cadence Sensor

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

Improved Bluetooth pairing.
Fixed importing adventures from SD cards.
Fixed possible routing crash.

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:

Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
Fixed formatting issue with certain map names in the map information list.
Fixed output of SNR in $GPGSV NMEA sentence.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:

Improved map load times
Fixed possible shutdown when scrolling through the waypoints list

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.70:

Improved 3-axis compass performance

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:

Fixed shutdown on charging page when PAGE or QUIT buttons are pressed
Fixed possible shutdown in when reviewing a route in Russian
Fixed device not reconnecting to a tempe wireless temperature sensor across a power cycle
Fixed several track distance statistic issues
Fixed waypoint distances being listed incorrectly for Waypoint Averaging

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Improved cartography support (Garmin Hunt View maps)
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed issue with power off pressure trending (64s/64st models).

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed issue with geocaching 'Next Stage' feature.
Fixed potential issue with geocache filters.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Added support for Android version of Garmin Connect Mobile app (for LiveTrack).
Improved 3-axis compass performance.
Fixed missing 'AA Battery Type' option when not using the optional rechargeable battery pack in Setup > System. This only affected the standard (yellow) GPSMAP 64 model.
Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed possible shutdown when using custom waypoint symbols.
Fixed possible shutdown when displaying the option menu in Czech.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.80:

Fixed freeze when 'Geocaches' is present in the page sequence

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Fixed issue causing possible slow boot times

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Improved average ascent and average descent data fields
Improved vertical speed and grade data fields
Improved transfer speed between device and BaseCamp Mobile or Garmin Connect Mobile (64s/64st models)
Fixed potential issue when programming a chirp (64s/64st models)
Fixed potential shutdown when using smart notifications
Fixed displaying duplicate smart notifications in certain instances

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.40:

Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps

GPSMAP 64sc (2614) Firmware Update History

Changes made from version 3.70 to 4.10:

Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore.
Improved navigation sync experience with Garmin Explore.
Fixed an issue where GMU maps might not be visible when zoomed out.
Fixed possible issue that could prevent tones from working.
Fixed possible freeze when entering geocache next stage coordinates.
Fixed possible issues when changing profiles while on the trip computer page.
Fixed possible issue with inaccurate track distance with no GPX fix.
Fixed possible issue displaying TOPO Great Britain maps.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Fixed an issue with Explore Sync route navigation.
Fixed an issue drawing certain areas on the map.
Fixed an issue where the last point of a track would not be connected on the map.
Fixed an issue that could cause the map to jump to incorrect coordinates.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Added Explore Navigation Support.
Fixed BLE reconnection issues.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.50:

Added support for Explore Mobile.
Improved precision of some position formats.
Improved Menu > Menu shortcut so previous page loop page is remembered.
Fixed possible shutdown on configure maps page.
Fixed possible shutdown during POI spell search.
Fixed possible extra items when logging geocaches.
Fixed possible trip distance jump after first GPS fix.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Fixed issue with GB Discoverer.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.10:

Fixed possible issues with Borneo RSO position format.
Fixed issue where Basecamp could not import GPX files that were wirelessly transferred to the device.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.00:

Fixed possible issues with Borneo RSO position format.
Fixed issue where Basecamp could not import GPX files that were wirelessly transferred to the device.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.
Fixed possible issue that would cause custom maps to be hidden.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:

Fixed possible issue where a Live Track on would only show a single coordinate on the map.
Fixed issue preventing 500 custom maps to be loaded.
Fixed issue where archived tracks could not be loaded from the calendar.
Fixed issue where the unit would not charge while powered off.

GPSMAP 64x, 64sx (3431) Firmware Update History

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.10:

Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore.
Improved navigation sync experience with Garmin Explore.
Fixed an issue where GMU maps might not be visible when zoomed out.
Fixed possible issue that could prevent tones from working.
Fixed possible freeze when entering geocache next stage coordinates.
Fixed possible issues when changing profiles while on the trip computer page.
Fixed possible issue with inaccurate track distance with no GPX fix.
Fixed possible issue displaying TOPO Great Britain maps.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed an issue with Explore Sync route navigation.
Fixed an issue drawing certain areas on the map.
Fixed an issue where the last point of a track would not be connected on the map.
Fixed an issue that could cause the map to jump to incorrect coordinates.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Added Explore Navigation Support.
Fixed BLE reconnection issues.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

Added support for Explore Mobile.
Improved precision of some position formats.
Improved Menu > Menu shortcut so previous page loop page is remembered.
Fixed possible shutdown on configure maps page.
Fixed possible shutdown during POI spell search.
Fixed possible extra items when logging geocaches.
Fixed possible trip distance jump after first GPS fix.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Added support to change NMEA baud rate.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

Fixed issue with GB Discoverer.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.00:

Initial release software.

GPSMAP 64csx (3432) Firmware Update History

Changes made from version 2.60 to 3.10:

Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore.
Improved navigation sync experience with Garmin Explore.
Fixed an issue where GMU maps might not be visible when zoomed out.
Fixed possible issue that could prevent tones from working.
Fixed possible freeze when entering geocache next stage coordinates.
Fixed possible issues when changing profiles while on the trip computer page.
Fixed possible issue with inaccurate track distance with no GPX fix.
Fixed possible issue displaying TOPO Great Britain maps.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Fixed an issue with Explore Sync route navigation.
Fixed an issue drawing certain areas on the map.
Fixed an issue where the last point of a track would not be connected on the map.
Fixed an issue that could cause the map to jump to incorrect coordinates.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Added Explore Navigation Support.
Fixed BLE reconnection issues.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.40:

Added support for Explore Mobile.
Improved precision of some position formats.
Improved Menu > Menu shortcut so previous page loop page is remembered.
Fixed possible shutdown on configure maps page.
Fixed possible shutdown during POI spell search.
Fixed possible extra items when logging geocaches.
Fixed possible trip distance jump after first GPS fix.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

Fixed issue with GB Discoverer.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

Added support for G3 Marine Cartography.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.00:

Initial release software.