Firmware



Firmware Installation

WebUpdater

Use the Garmin WebUpdater application to install available updates for your Garmin GPSr. Versions for both PC and Mac are available in Software.
  • Connect the GPSr to the computer with the appropriate interface 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.





eTrex Legend Rev. A (0179) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

Notes:

Preloaded Marine POI Database for eTrex Legend:

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Changes made from version 2.50 to 3.10:

Changes made from version 2.41 to 2.50:

Changes made from version 2.39 to 2.41:

Changes made from version 2.38 to 2.39:

Changes made from version 2.37 to 2.38:

Changes made from version 2.36 to 2.37:

Changes made from version 2.35 to 2.36:

Changes made from version 2.34 to 2.35:

Changes made from version 2.33 to 2.34:

Changes made from version 2.32 to 2.33:

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.32:

Changes made from version 2.29 to 2.30:

Changes made from version 2.28 to 2.29:

Changes made from version 2.27 to 2.28:

Changes made from version 2.26 to 2.27:

Changes made from version 2.25 to 2.26:

Changes made from version 2.24 to 2.25:

Changes made from version 2.22 to 2.24:

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.22:

 

 

 

eTrex Legend Rev. B (0411) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

Notes:

Preloaded Marine POI Database for eTrex Legend:

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Changes made from version 2.50 to 3.10:

Changes made from version 2.41 to 2.50:

Changes made from version 2.39 to 2.41:

Changes made from version 2.38 to 2.39:

Changes made from version 2.37 to 2.38:

Changes made from version 2.36 to 2.37:

Changes made from version 2.35 to 2.36:

Changes made from version 2.34 to 2.35:

Changes made from version 2.33 to 2.34:

Changes made from version 2.32 to 2.33:

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.32:

Changes made from version 2.29 to 2.30:

Changes made from version 2.28 to 2.29:

Changes made from version 2.27 to 2.28:

Changes made from version 2.26 to 2.27:

Changes made from version 2.25 to 2.26:

Changes made from version 2.24 to 2.25:

Changes made from version 2.22 to 2.24:

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.22:

 

 

 

eTrex Legend H (0957) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.
  • PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit.

Notes:

  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made to version 2.80:

  • Fix incorrect time date issue

 

 

 

eTrex Legend C (0315) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.

Notes:

  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

  • Improved support for Macintosh USB.
  • Corrected support for certain carpool/toll roads types in Austria and Switzerland.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

  • Adds support for Topo Great Britain maps.
  • Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets.
  • Correctly displays intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features.
  • Improves searching for intersections in European maps.
  • Presents only relevant cities as choices given during address or intersection searches.
  • Fixes occasional shutdown on highway page.
  • Uses updated search process for WAAS and EGNOS satellites.
  • Preserves stopwatch lap distance if user leaves the stopwatch page.
  • Corrects profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian.
  • Prevents long idle times during power save GPS mode.
  • Sounds anchor drag alarm until reset by the user rather than sounding just a single tone.
  • Shows proper units on the map page when reviewing depth contours on the map page.
  • Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

  • Improved USB support.
  • Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

  • Added German tide support.
  • Added support for extended resolution maps like Minnesota LakeMaster maps.
  • Improved Data Review page to show depth or height of structures like bridges on BlueChart maps.
  • Corrected track log filtering.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

  • Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
  • Corrected 'Recalculate' option for 'Off Road' navigation.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

  • Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
  • Now reports DEM map support to PC software.
  • Fixed shutdown caused by viewing some marine light points.
  • Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
  • Added 'Select Map' option for Address and Intersection searching.
  • Fixed problem where depth could not be displayed in meters on BlueChart maps.
  • Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
  • Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart maps.
  • Fixed problem with the turn review display in German and Italian languages.
  • Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
  • Made the way intermittent water areas are drawn more visible.
  • Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to the next turn too quickly.
  • Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints with a non-zero north reference.
  • Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map information for the point.
  • Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time axis.
  • Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
  • Fixed a potential problem where the wrong number of bytes could be sent for USB get requests.
  • Fixed problem with displaying Waypoint At Destination while doing a tracback.
  • Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
  • Fixed problem where route recalculation would slowly go to 100% and lock up.
  • Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in its handling of multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
  • Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a tracback point.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

  • Added the battery indicator to the title bar on the Main Menu page.
  • Corrected problems with the Prompted Route Recalculation page.
  • Corrected communication problems with third-party software.
  • Corrected display of some long European street names.
  • Corrected problems with restoring defaults on the Route Definition page.
  • Updated translations.

 

 

 

eTrex Legend Cx (0421) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB or Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
  • PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit.

Notes:

  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

  • Fix incorrect time/date/year issue.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

  • Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off.
  • Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

  • Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

  • Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
  • Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
  • Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
  • Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

  • Correct time scale of altimeter chart (Vista only).
  • Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
  • Increase precision of user grid input field.
  • Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

  • Fix Marine map POI issue.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

  • Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
  • Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
  • Improve sun times for polar regions.
  • Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
  • Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
  • Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
  • Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
  • Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
  • Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
  • Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
  • Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
  • Support multiple languages in American version.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

  • Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.
  • Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.
  • Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.
  • Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
  • Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
  • Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
  • Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
  • Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
  • Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown.
  • Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
  • Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
  • Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80.
  • Correct the Swiss grid calculation.
  • Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
  • Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
  • Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
  • Improved promptness of the turn review page.
  • Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
  • Added more time zones.
  • Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
  • Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
  • Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

  • Updated daylight saving time dates.
  • Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages.
  • Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page.
  • Add data card information page.
  • Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.
  • Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.
  • Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data.
  • Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
  • Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature.
  • Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing.
  • Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater.
  • Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

  • Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.
  • Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.
  • Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator.
  • Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

  • Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC.
  • Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

  • Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2.
  • Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.
  • Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.
  • Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone.
  • Improve reset function of timer lap distance.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

  • Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set.
  • Increase loadable maps to 2025.
  • Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britain v2.
  • Vista only: Fix potential lockup on Welcome screen when the track log has been turned off and cleared and then the unit is powered off and back on.

 

 

 

eTrex Legend HCx (0694) Firmware Update History)

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.

Notes:

  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

  • Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting.
  • Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

  • Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
  • Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
  • Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
  • Correct the brightness can't move over 50% in eTrex Vista HCx.
  • Correct upside down direction of vertical speed.
  • Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00:

  • Correct time scale of altimeter chart (Vista only).
  • Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
  • Modify track log function for steady barometer output at power on ( Vista only ).
  • Correct wrong indication of 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio' ( Legend only).

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

  • Fix 'Highway Page' shutdown issue with menu key operation.
  • Correct power-on failure issue.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

  • Improve distance calculation in odometer.
  • Fix system freeze issue.
  • Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
  • Correct user grid.
  • Disable route calculation icon when GPS is off.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

  • Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
  • Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
  • Improve sun times for polar regions.
  • Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
  • Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
  • Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
  • Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
  • Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
  • Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
  • Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
  • Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
  • Support multiple languages in American version.
  • Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
  • Correct total ascent calculation.
  • Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
  • Fix reboot issue of GPS firmware update.
  • Correct battery issue of lithium battery.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

  • Removed the turn backlight on action when unit is initially powered on.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

  • Fix compass hint message issue when compass turn off (Vista HCx only).
  • Changed odometer calculation to more closely match track log distance.
  • Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
  • Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
  • Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
  • Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
  • Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
  • Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
  • Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
  • Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
  • Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'
  • Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
  • Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
  • Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
  • Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
  • Fix second power on issue.
  • Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware .

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

  • Fixed Swiss grid issue.
  • Fixed postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
  • Added hint message when the E-compass of the unit has never been calibrated successfully by user (Vista HCx only).
  • Change 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.