GPSrChive eTrex x0 - Common Issues

Error Reporting Status Categories Bugs Crash Reports Hardware Failures Missing Features Requested Features

Common Issues

If your Garmin eTrex x0 is exhibiting bad behavior you do not see listed here, please post a new thread about your experience and send a detailed error report to Garmin, as outlined below.

If you do see your issue listed here, please send your detailed error report to Garmin! They need to hear from all users.

Please handle all feature requests similarly: Post a new thread if not already listed, and send a copy to Garmin.

If you see your request is already listed, copy and paste it in an email to Garmin! The more frequently they see the same request, the more likely they are to include it in a future update.

Error Reporting

Please report all software bugs, glitches, crash reports, and feature requests in the eTrex x0 discussion forum.
Try to include as much detail as possible when describing each issue you are experiencing, including profile settings, maps enabled, keystrokes, etc.
Send a copy of your post to product.support@Garmin.com and include:
1. a copy of the System.xml file located in the [eTrex x0]\Garmin\ directory.
2. a copy of the GarminDevice.xml file located in the [eTrex x0]\Garmin\ directory.
3. any *.gpx files associated with the crash or bug from the [eTrex x0]\Garmin\GPX\ or [microSD]\Garmin\GPX\ directories.

Status

RED: Issue/Feature Request has been reported to Garmin, and is pending response.
ORANGE: Garmin has acknowledged a Reported Issue/Feature Request and may be working on a solution.
GREEN: Issue has been resolved and no longer exists. Requested Feature has been implemented.

Bugs

eTrex 10

Geocache Filters are not honored in Map Page display.

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eTrex 20/30

Geocache Filters are not honored in Map Page display.

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Crash Reports

Hardware Failures

Missing Features

eTrex 20/30

Please improve child waypoint management within the Geocaching User Interface, providing direct access to child waypoints for the active geocache, similar to the Monterra.

Requested Features

The Elevation Plot application currently allows the user to view 'Elevation/Time', 'Elevation/Distance', 'Barometric Pressure', or 'Ambient Pressure' data. Please include option to view 'Temperature', 'Heart Rate', 'Cadence', 'Calories' and other data, when available. [Gr]