Updates & Downloads

Dakota (WebUpdater) software version 5.10

as of January 11, 2012

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Notes:

IMPORTANT: if upgrading from a software version less than 4.60 you must follow these steps for future BaseCamp Compatibility:
If you are a user of BaseCamp now, or plan to be in the future, you must follow these steps to ensure your data is protected during this software update:
1. Connect your handheld unit to a computer and launch BaseCamp. Transfer all tracks, routes and waypoints to BaseCamp.
2. Delete the /Garmin/GPX folder from the handheld's mass storage.
3. Update the handheld's software via WebUpdater and reboot the handheld.
4. Reconnect the handheld to a computer and transfer your data from BaseCamp back to the handheld.

Change History

Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.10:

Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html)
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp
Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart® g2 depth points from the map page

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.90:

Added Photo Viewer application (go to Setup -> Main Menu to add to the current profile)
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
Updated the Geocaching - Nearest dashboard
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches
Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions
Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches to not import
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Fixed issue introduced in 4.60 where raster maps would be drawn as fully transparent (this issue affected BirdsEye™, Garmin Custom Maps, and Garmin GB Discoverer™ maps)

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.60:

Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.30:

Fixed issue with the color of the line at the top of the elevation plot
Fixed issue where custom POI images would not show up in the review page
Fixed occasional issue related to the alarm clock

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.10:

Updated magnetic Earth field data
Improved GPS performance
Improved support for BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently)
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field
Fixed issue with profiles and the fields on the map page
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs
Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly
Fixed an issue with having too many custom symbols on the device
Fixed an issue where the second page of custom symbols could not be viewed
Fixed an issue with renaming a waypoint immediately after creating it
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Improved behavior of Dakota 20's save always mode for barometric pressure trending.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

Fixed shutdown related to the current track that occurred after updating the software
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Removed setup options for chirp™ from Dakota 10, which does not support wireless communication.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Added support for chirp™ (Dakota 20).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Fixed issue with Sight 'N Go and user north reference (Dakota 20).

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
Fixed issue where tracks could not be disabled from the map.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Fixed occasional shutdown when turning off a marine alarm.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.30:

Added ability to move waypoints using the map
Added ability to set user declination direction
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery
Added display color to track gpx files
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters
Added import indicator for gpx files
Added multicaching support
Added periodic track archiving
Added track review page improvements
Improved keyboard responsiveness
Improved WAAS performance
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them
Fixed issue with calculator % function
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid
Fixed issue with stuck route button.
Fixed occasional shutdowns
Fixed shutdown on About Page
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps
Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed issue with editing waypoints.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed top keyboard row.
Fixed external power lost message.
Fixed shutdown while saving a track.
Fixed update message when using certain marine map cards.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed issue changing marine map modes.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed crash while saving a track.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added support for Garmin BirdsEye.
Added mmHg pressure units.
Added support for Riyadh time zone.
Added ability to change active track color.
Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display.
Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support.
Corrected issue with GPS acquisition on certain units.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
Corrected issues with marine POI.
Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation.Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Added support for Garmin Custom Maps
Improved along road routing performance
Increased data field font sizes

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.20:

Added LKS92 map datum
Added support for GPS firmware 3.70
Added support for GPI routes
Improved compass responsiveness
Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw
Fixed issue where track names could not be changed and deleted tracks would not be updated in GPX files.
Fixed issue where CDI (Course) mode compass did not show intermediate compass values between North and East
Fixed issue with address wizard not searching in the correct city
Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format
Fixed potential issue during power on.

System requirements

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