Updates & Downloads

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Drive 61 software version 6.80

as of May 1, 2024

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(45.10 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.

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Change History

Changes made from version 6.70 to 6.80:

• Improved the display quality in junction view.

Changes made from version 6.60 to 6.70:

• Added support for a new digital traffic provider in Germany.
• Improved software stability.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.60:

• Added support for a new digital traffic provider in Germany.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.20:

• Improved the reliability of phone calls made using the Smartphone Link app.
• Fixed an issue that caused the device to shut down with certain third-party maps.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 6.00:

• Enabled Galileo satellite support.
• Improved routing calculations.
• Improved the reliability of connections to Bluetooth devices.
• Fixed an issue that caused some spoken words to be mispronounced.
• Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect route calculations when using maps of Southeast Asia.
• Improved software stability.

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 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 could cause a Bluetooth connection to drop during a phone call on devices that support hands-free calling.

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.

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