Updates & Downloads
GPS 72 Rev A (region file only) software version 2.50
as of May 9, 2008
Download Preloaded POI Database for GPS 72
If MapSource data is loaded to this unit, this unit's preloaded POI database will be erased. Please download the file below to recover this POI database. If you currently have MapSource data loaded into your GPS unit, it will be erased and replaced with this POI database.
Download (2.32 MB)
(863 KB)
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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 2.40 to 2.50:
- Fixed potential shutdown related to WAAS.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
- Improved WAAS functionality.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
- Improved non-volatile memory storage of WAAS/EGNOS ionospheric mask corrections.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
- French translation update.
Changes made from version 2.04 to 2.10:
- Fixed problem with changing elevation units. Users are now able to change to meters without having to restart the unit.
- Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
- Fixed some incorrect Italian translation strings.
- Added new 'Distance and Speed' unit. The new unit is 'Nautical (nm, kt, m)'. The old 'Nautical' is now 'Nautical (nm, kt, ft)'. The new unit is the same as the old, except it shows the small measurements in meters instead of feet.
- New French translations.
Changes made from version 2.03 to 2.04:
- Update supports new display. No changes were made that affect user operation.
Changes made from version 2.02 to 2.03:
- Improved low battery detection and notification.
- Improved invalid key press detection to prevent inadvertent shutdown.
- Corrected German translations.
Changes made from version 2.01 to 2.02:
- Corrected problem that cleared waypoint comments every power cycle.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
- PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our Online Store.