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Syncing or Updating Devices

When you make edits to data on the Garmin Explore™ website, such as updates to contacts, maps, and messages, a message appears indicating that devices on your account need to be synced.

The best method to sync or update devices depends on the type of device.

  • To sync account settings to the inReach Explorer®+, inReach SE®+, inReach® Mini, and legacy inReach devices, use the USB Sync option with the inReach Sync desktop application.
  • To sync account settings to the GPSMAP® 66i and newer devices, use either the Garmin Explore app or the File Based Configuration option.
    NOTE: The File Based Configuration option allows you to use either a USB cable or a microSD® card to apply changes to the device.
  • To sync device settings changes remotely, use the Satellite Network Profile Sync option.
    NOTE: This option syncs device settings only. Messages will not be synced.
    NOTE: There will be additional data charges for this option, depending on the size of the changes.
  • To update firmware for the inReach Explorer+, inReach SE+, and legacy inReach devices, use the inReach Sync desktop application.
  • To update firmware for the inReach Mini, use the Garmin Express™ desktop application (garmin.com/express).

    See the device owner's manual for more information about updating maps and software using the Garmin Express application.

  • To update firmware for the GPSMAP 66i and newer devices, you can use the Garmin Express desktop application (garmin.com/express) or the Garmin Explore app while signed in and paired to a compatible device.

    See the device owner's manual for more information.

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June 2024
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