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Checking for Software Updates in the ActiveCaptain App

Before you can check for software updates using the ActiveCaptain® app, you must connect the device to the app (Connecting to a Mobile Device with the ActiveCaptain App).

You should follow these steps while you have good internet access on your mobile device, such as while connected to your home network.

TIP: By default, the ActiveCaptain app downloads software updates from the internet only over Wi‑Fi®. You can change the app data usage settings to download updates over a cellular network when Wi‑Fi is unavailable.
  1. In the ActiveCaptain app, select My Marine Devices.

    The app checks for software updates for your devices.

  2. If an update is available, select Download.

    The app downloads and stores the update to install it the next time the app connects to the applicable device.

    NOTE: In some cases, the app may have already downloaded the update in the background.

When you open the ActiveCaptain app and connect to your device, the software update is automatically transferred and installed.

TIP: If the ActiveCaptain app does not automatically connect to your device, you can select Connect to reconnect to it.
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