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Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the eTrex Touch 2.
  • Open 'Settings > System > About'.
  • The device Software Version, Unit ID, Serial Number, Host, GPS, OM+ DB, Wireless, Display and CIQ versions are displayed:

  • If the 'Software Version' and 'Host Software Version' values do not match each other, contact Garmin Support.
 
 
Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express
      Firmware updates, map updates, Connect IQ applications and other optional software improvements for your Garmin eTrex Touch 2 are managed with the Garmin Express application. Links to versions for both PC and Mac can be found in Software.

      • Connect your Garmin eTrex Touch 2 via USB and enter MTP Mode
      • Start the Garmin Express application and choose your device from the menu
      • Select desired updates and follow the prompts to complete installation
    Explore App
      Device updates for your eTrex Touch 2 can also be performed using the Garmin Explore app.

      • Power on the eTrex Touch 2
      • Open the Explore app on your mobile device
      • Verify the eTrex Touch 2 and the Explore app are connected
      • Open the 'Devices' tab in the Explore app
      • Select your device from the menu
      • Select 'Software Update'
      • Follow any prompts as directed to install available updates
    Wireless Updates
      When connected to the internet via an active Wi-Fi connection, the eTrex Touch 2 will periodically check for device firmware updates and download them seamlessly in the background when available. Once the download has completed, the eTrex Touch 2 will prompt the user to install the firmware update at the next power-on event.
    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 eTrex Touch 2 to your computer and enter MTP Mode.
      • Copy GUPDATE.GSP to [GPSr]\Internal Storage\Garmin\GUPDATE.GSP.
      • If loading an older firmware version, create a force.tmp file in the [GPSr]\Internal Storage\Garmin\ directory.
      • Disconnect and reboot the eTrex Touch 2.
      • When prompted to install the new firmware version, select 'Yes'.
      • The eTrex Touch 2 will restart automatically after the firmware update is complete.
 
 

eTrex Touch 2 (4522) Firmware Update History
 
Version Notes
Software: 8.08
Host: 8.08
GPS: 8.01
Wireless:
29.23
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 6.0.0
  • Added Bluetooth and Wifi icons to status bar
  • Added Copy Reversed option to courses and activities
  • Added geocache additional waypoint feature
  • Added option to save an activity as a course
  • Added support for barometer Save Always feature
  • Added support for copying proximity distance for waypoints imported from GPX
  • Added support for up to 100 custom waypoint symbols
  • Added zoom settings pages for messages, geocaches, and waypoints map layers
  • Fixed incorrect stats being shown on some review pages
  • Fixed issue with compass calibration playing tones even on mute
  • Fixed page flow when selecting Up Ahead directions and then leaving the page
  • Fixed possible bug with datafield dashboard switching to Bearing after starting navigation
  • Fixed possible bug with showing battery percentage in status bar
  • Fixed possible crash on the map page when displaying messages
  • Fixed possible crash when panning the map after selecting a POI
  • Fixed possible crash when quickly switching between settings pages
  • Fixed possible crash when trying to view the house number when reviewing a point
  • Fixed possible crash when using Routing settings as a glance
  • Fixed possible display issues for geocache filter names in Thai and Vietnamese languages
  • Fixed possible issue showing the wrong icon when navigating to POIs
  • Fixed possible issue when installing updates from the settings page
  • Fixed possible issue when reviewing current activity without a GPS fix
  • Fixed possible issue when reviewing Next Stage geocaches
  • Fixed possible issue when swiping up from the About page
  • Fixed possible issue with distance to course on review pages for devices in China
  • Fixed possible issue with geocaches transferred from Basecamp showing up as waypoints and not geocaches
  • Fixed possible issue with maps showing re-enabled after power cycle
  • Fixed possible issue with screen appearing stuck when updating TopoActive maps
  • Fixed possible issue with the hide dashboard button on map after panning
  • Fixed possible map display issue when viewing maps in the map manager
  • Fixed possible mismatch when reviewing an item from the map when multiple items could be selected
  • Fixed possible text overlap on review page with Japanese language
  • Fixed sorting saved items by date created
  • Fixed test display issue on Expedition Mode message with Japanese language
  • Fixed text on activity save page when in dark mode
  • Fixed third-party laser rangefinders not getting ballistics data
  • Fixed Touch Sensitivity setting that had disappeared
  • Removed directional arrows for courses set to Show on Map
  • Updated north arrow icon
  • Updated Sight and Go compass to use new design
  • Updated waypoint icons to be smaller
Software: 7.07
Host: 7.07
GPS: 8.01
Wireless: 29.22
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 6.0.0
  • Added address/intersection search when maps like City Navigator are used
  • Added Grade Shading to altimeter pages
  • Added option to change route settings while already navigating
  • Added option to save portion of an activity
  • Added round trip routing
  • Added sorting to the Saved page
  • Added support for transferring and receiving waypoints in Garmin Mode
  • Added support for waypoint and geocache symbol overrides
  • Fixed battery drawing for large data field
  • Fixed emojis not showing in notifications list
  • Fixed issues where course review pages were sometimes missing or showing bad statistics
  • Fixed Mark Waypoint shortcut in dark mode
  • Fixed possible issue with GPS mode after stopping GCM LiveTrack
  • Fixed possible issues with barometer settings
  • Fixed possible issues with data displayed on review pages
  • Fixed possible route recalculation issues when going off course
  • Fixed satellite numbers displayed for some constellations
  • Fixed some issues with the map layers list not showing all maps correctly
  • Fixed touch zones for arrow keys on some keyboards
  • Fixed waypoint averaging to not change elevation
  • Updated satellites page to show all satellites
Software: 6.04
Host: 6.04
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.22
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 6.0.0
  • Added button to hide and show dashboard on map
  • Added Calculator app
  • Added night vision indicator on status page
  • Added option to rename pages on the home screen
  • Added popularity routing settings
  • Fixed "Launch Course" option from Wikiloc CIQ app
  • Fixed "View Map" option when reviewing photos
  • Fixed calories not tracking
  • Fixed CIQ app names shown in Garmin Express
  • Fixed geocache items when using Garmin Share
  • Fixed map controls showing on Man Overboard screen
  • Fixed navigation via points disappearing when toggling direct routing
  • Fixed possible display issue with Status dashboard
  • Fixed possible display of stale weather data
  • Fixed possible issue displaying course distance
  • Fixed possible issue showing some map layers incorrectly showing as enabled
  • Fixed possible issue that could display some third party maps as CityNavigator
  • Fixed possible issue when changing CIQ datafields
  • Fixed possible issue when incrementing range in Applied Ballistics app
  • Fixed possible issue when reviewing a point after selecting "Use Map"
  • Fixed possible issue with drawing coordinates in some position formats
  • Fixed possible issue with getting weather forecasts
  • Fixed possible issue with reading certain Geocache files
  • Fixed possible issue with reset button showing before passcode fully timed out
  • Fixed possible issue with showing waypoint altitude
  • Fixed possible issue with wi-fi connection when requesting weather
  • Fixed possible issues with Applied Ballistics app with very low velocities
  • Fixed possible map drawing issue after viewing KMZ maps
  • Fixed satellite skyview and signal bars from constantly changing colors
  • Fixed smart notifications sometimes being automatically reenabled
  • Fixed some text drawing on waypoint average page
  • Fixed user north reference for compass
  • Fixed various issues with lockscreen
  • Fixed wi-fi possibly not turning off when toggled on the status page
  • Improved auto correct behavior on keyboard
  • Improved course and activity map drawing speed
  • Improved course creator app
  • Improved saved app loading speed with many long activities
  • Removed "Edit Course" option for area calculations
  • Updated activity drawing to disconnect line when recording was stopped or paused
  • Updated activity recording to auto-resume if the device crashed
  • Updated list of proximity alarm tones
  • Updated navigation to recalculate when regaining a GPS fix
Software: 5.09
Host: 5.09
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.16
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 6.0.0
  • Added alarm clock app
  • Added Calendar app
  • Added course editing
  • Added directional arrows to courses and activities shown on map
  • Added Man Overboard app
  • Added map layer toggles for activities, courses, and high-contrast maps
  • Added missing map layer toggle images
  • Added option to lock datafields on home grid
  • Added plowland area calculation feature
  • Added popularity routing
  • Added Proximity Alarms app
  • Added Sun and Moon 3x2 glance
  • Fixed activity saving while auto-paused
  • Fixed auto-correct correcting numbers
  • Fixed dashboard disappearing after panning
  • Fixed home page sometimes showing invalid option
  • Fixed issue with reported GPS accuracy when not moving
  • Fixed issues with large number of home grid pages
  • Fixed marine charts not toggling properly
  • Fixed possible issue with automotive turn data field
  • Fixed possible issue with touch setting getting cleared when display turns off
  • Fixed possible issues with home grid layout after restoring defaults
  • Fixed satellite glance data
  • Fixed some issues with altimeter chart updating
  • Fixed TracBack adding invalid points
Software: 4.09
Host: 4.09
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.16
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 5.1.1
  • Updated Translation Files
Software: 4.08
Host: 4.08
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.16
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 5.1.1
  • Not Published
Software: 2.07
Host: 2.07
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.16
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 5.1.1
Software: 1.22
Host: 1.22
GPS: 6.04
Wireless: 29.16
Display: 3.11
CIQ: 5.1.1
  • Factory Production Release