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Updates & Downloads
DriveSmart 61 software version 4.50
as of December 18, 2018
Use
Garmin Express
to install this file.
(40.53 MB)
View system requirements
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 4.40 to 4.50:
Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus maps on Garmin DriveTrack 71 devices.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:
Fixed an issue that caused wireless map updates to fail.
Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.30:
Increased the relevancy of search results returned from Foursquare.
Fixed an issue where the wrong arrival time could be presented when reviewing an alternate route.
Fixed an issue where city names would sometimes be shown in English instead of in the selected language.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.10:
Fixed an issue that caused certain routes to become incalculable when switching the device's Text Language.
Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:
Fixed an issue that caused units to shut down after extended usage or when using the Up Ahead feature.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the map from being drawn when approaching a destination.
Fixed an issue on FMI-enabled devices that caused timestamps of submitted forms to be incorrect.
Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:
Added support for natural guidance features in Russia.
Expanded traffic coverage in Germany.
Improved reliability of alerts when exceeding posted speed limits.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:
Tapping a Parkopedia availability line while viewing the map now brings up Parkopedia content.
Improved speed when searching for Foursquare results.
Improved speed when searching for on-street parking.
Fixed page misalignment that would sometimes occur when inserting a location in the trip planner.
Fixed an alignment issue that would sometimes occur when taking an exit.
Fixed an issue where some Bluetooth devices would be shown as connected when they were not.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:
Fixed an issue that could prevent wireless software updates from completing successfully.
Fixed an issue with connecting to WEP-protected wireless networks with short passwords.
Fixed an issue that caused the device to shut down when used with some third-party GPI files.
Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause the device to give inaccurate turn guidance.
Improved the quality of traffic service in some areas.
Fixed an issue that caused delays when using Smartphone Link.
Fixed an issue that caused LiveTrack sessions to be treated as motorcycle sessions.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
Improved routing calculations.
Fixed an issue that prevented text messages from being displayed when the 'Text Messages' smart notification was enabled.
Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.10:
Improved the performance and reliability of updates over wireless networks.
Added support for Swiss LV03 and LV95 coordinate formats.
Improved routing calculations.
Improved pronunciation of some street names.
Fixed several issues with the display of Arabic text.
Fixed an issue that caused the unit to shut down when connecting to a computer.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:
Fixed an issue where a specified search area was not used when searching for an address or a parking location.
Fixed an issue that prevented incident messages from being sent.
Improved performance when downloading live service data with the Smartphone Link app.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.60:
Fixed an issue that caused a Bluetooth connection to be dropped during a phone call.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.