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Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express

      Device updates for your inReach Messenger are managed with the Garmin Express computer application.

      • Connect the inReach Messenger to your computer using a suitable USB-C 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.
    Messenger App

      Device updates for your inReach Messenger can also be performed using the Garmin Messenger app.

      • Power on the inReach Messenger.
      • Open the Messenger app on your mobile device.
      • Verify the inReach Messenger and the Messenger app are connected.
      • Open the 'Device' tab in the Messenger app.
      • Open the option menu.
      • Select 'Software Update'.
      • Follow any prompts as directed to install available updates.
 
 
inReach Messenger (4134) Firmware Update History
 
    Firmware 4.05

    • Improved message thread performance.
    • Updated inReach Weather to a single request type.
    • Removed Facebook and Twitter support.
    Firmware 4.04

    • Added support for declaring SOS from charge mode.
    • Fixed issue with weather widget after deleting forecast from the Garmin Messenger app.
    • Fixed potential issue where units may freeze or reboot.
    • Fixed date not showing on home screen.
    • Fixed erroneous weather request failures in the Garmin Messenger app.
    Firmware 4.01

    • Added option to choose between GPS modes.
    • Added too hot/cold to charge icons.
    • Added SOS tracking page.
    • Fixed SOS countdown breaking backlight setting.
    • Fixed the plan details page not updating when you change your inReach subscription plan.
    • Fixed SOS key preventing a device shutdown.
    • Fixed quicktext list not updating.
    • Fixed shutdown when requesting update for a saved waypoint.
    • Fixed shutdown when pressing the SOS button while on the SOS cancel prompt.
    Firmware 3.52

    • Fixed issue where language/font files can be deleted when performing secure delete.
    Firmware 3.51

    • Fixed several issues with potential shutdowns on the power menu, message banner, inReach texts, etc.
    • Fixed crash replying to popup message.
    • Fixed issue with inReach tracking reporting direction incorrectly.
    Firmware 3.30

    • Fixed an issue where device may not show 100% when charging.
    Firmware 3.20

    • Added icons to committed addresses in keyboard.
    • Added notification when activation completes.
    • Added support for extracting contact information from messages.
    • Added support for message forwarding.
    • Added unresolved address resolution in UI.
    • Changed back button behavior on contact picker and editor.
    • Fixed autocomplete adding punctuation to the end of email addresses.
    • Fixed course reported by inReach tracking.
    • Fixed elevation when marking waypoint from message.
    • Fixed issue requiring 10% battery to start.
    • Fixed location reported for all inReach Remote messages.
    • Fixed potential shutdown during pairing.
    • Fixed power button hold to respect locked device.
    • Fixed reporting of tracking status for inReach Remote.
    • Fixed several minor UI issues.
    • Improved activity storage when storage is low.
    • Improved data use page.
    • Improved handling of emojis.
    • Improved off course navigation when starting far from beginning of course.
    • Prevented duplicate messages from being synced to the app.
    • Sorted weather locations by distance.
    • Updated progress bar style.