Updates & Downloads

---

GPSMAP 66i (WebUpdater) software version 8.80

as of November 17, 2021

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(21.89 MB)

View system requirements

---

Change History

Changes made from version 8.50 to 8.80:

• Added support for creating courses. Courses can be navigated point to point like a track, or using map data like a route.
• Added support for syncing courses with Garmin Explore. Requires updated Garmin Explore app.
• Added ability to convert routes and tracks to courses.
• Added ability to pair to Garmin Explore without first pairing to Garmin Connect Mobile. Requires updated Garmin Explore app.
• Added option to search for POIs near a selected city.
• Added on course and off course alerts to track navigation.
• Added support for displaying contact names when viewing recipients of a preset message.
• Improved status bar to show paired sensors instead of only enabled sensors.
• Improved Bluetooth device names in sensor setup.
• Fixed possible issues with live geocache lists.
• Fixed possible issues returning to the adventure review map from another page.
• Fixed time data when copying tracks in reverse.
• Fixed issue where route list would not update after route was deleted.
• Fixed issue with keyboard language not persisting through power cycles.
• Fixed an issue deleting adventures that contain routes.
• Fixed possible issue with elapsed time when recording is paused.
• Fixed possible shutdown selecting Current Activity from the Recorded Activities app.
• Fixed issue where messages would appear during power-down.
• Fixed possible issue with missing track stats in GPX files.
• Fixed issue selecting the first point on the active route page.
• Fixed possible shutdown on keyboard page.
• Fixed display issue on photo viewer page.
• Fixed recording with expedition mode when auto-start is off.
• Fixed issue where archived tracks could not be deleted.
• Fixed issue with LiveTrack data not being sent correctly.
• Fixed issue with displaying a blue background on the Weather hourly details page.
• Fixed possible issue with not being able to scroll to view all details in the info tab of an inReach message.
• Fixed an issue with not properly handling received inReach reference point messages.
• Updated low battery alerts to display when remaining battery is 25%, 10% and 5%.

Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.50:

• Fixed possible issues with Explore sync
• Fixed possible issue with incorrect track distances when using expedition mode
• Fixed issue where the text and keyboard languages could get out of sync
• Fixed possible invalid track GPX files after changing color
• Fixed issue with not displaying the track line color indicator in Recording Controls
• Fixed possible shutdown when using a right-to-left language keyboard
• Fixed possible shutdown in Waypoint Manager after deleting all waypoints
• Fixed possible shutdown when viewing the Current Activity from the Find menu
• Fixed possible issues starting recording if inReach is not activated
• Fixed possible layout and display issues on the inReach Plan Details page

Changes made from version 7.20 to 8.10:

• Improved recent finds list to include navigation started from the map
• Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore
• Improved round trip routing setup experience
• Improved naming of sensors to make ANT vs BLE more clear
• Fixed issue with message and tracking setup items not respecting device profiles
• Fixed issue with weather map not defaulting to active weather position
• Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync
• Fixed an issue where certain submenus could be drawn off screen
• Fixed issue setting custom waypoint offsets using filename
• Fixed possible issues that caused the main menu to draw over the current page
• Fixed possible shutdown related to BirdsEye direct downloads
• Fixed possible issue getting stuck on a page after powerup
• Fixed possible issues with postal code searches
• Fixed issue where proximity alerts would only alert once
• Fixed missing alerts from points loaded using POI loader tool
• Fixed adding hidden SSID networks
• Fixed possible issues with time restricted speed limits
• Fixed navigation to a geocache to always continue until ended by user
• Fixed geocache file list to wrap
• Fixed some issues with geocache photos
• Fixed issue where certain pages could incorrectly appear to have tabs
• Fixed issue where fit activities could be missing start time data
• Fixed issue where bearing line would not appear on map in CDI compass mode
• Removed repeated prompts for inReach Activation at powerup

Changes made from version 6.30 to 7.20:

• Added support for starting navigation from the Explore app.
• Added support for displaying emoji in inReach text messages.
• Added an emoji keyboard for use when composing inReach messages.
• Added support for composing a message to an address received in an inReach text message.
• Improved the process of deleting .ggz files.
• Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarm slowing down start up times.
• Fixed issue that could occur when clearing geocaching live data while navigating to a geocache.

Changes made from version 5.90 to 6.30:

• Added support for blinking the red LED to indicate low battery
• Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live
• Added geocache proximity alerts
• Added Auto Save to recording setup, replacing Auto Archive
• Added Garmin Explore collections manager
• Improved BirdsEye Direct download speeds
• Improved use of Menu > Menu so that page sequence positioning is not lost
• Improved Chirp icon to indicate when Chirp is active
• Improved behavior of navigation of the active track after a power cycle
• Fixed possible issues with entering Expedition Mode with GPS + GALILEO or WAAS/EGNOS enabled
• Fixed possible issues with using Share Wirelessly to transfer pictures or custom maps
• Fixed possible shutdowns related to BirdsEye Direct
• Fixed possible issues with Chirp pages
• Fixed possible issues with geocache filters
• Fixed possible display issue on the review page for right to left languages
• Fixed incorrect location data on geocache logs
• Fixed issues with viewing and sending preset messages containing several recipients
• Connect IQ security improvements

Changes made from version 5.80 to 5.90:

• CIQ security update
• Fixed issue with viewing three-digit temperatures on the inReach and Active Weather pages
• Fixed potential issue with poor device performance when receiving inReach messages
• Fixed an issue with inReach Tracking erroneously stopping when in Expedition Mode

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.80:

• Fixed CIQ applications not being able to download content
• Fixed coordinates display on the Satellite page when in demo mode
• Fixed sending XERO locations to another device
• Fixed rendering of overlapping BirdsEye maps
• Fixed track review map not always centering on the track
• Fixed native spelling of languages in the language selection list
• Fixed address display when selecting messages from the map
• Fixed right-to-left language issues in inReach Messages
• Improved cold temperature battery capacity monitoring
• Updated World Magnetic Model to 2020 release
• Added file-based configuration of inReach Contacts, Quick Texts, and Presets for Professional users
• Added over-the-air inReach settings profiles for Professional users
• Added ability to automatically import GPX data from SD card for Professional users
• Added created date and time to the inReach Message Details page
• Added support for cancelling an inReach Communications Test
• Renamed LiveTrack to Tracking

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

• Added ability to display FIT Activities on the map
• Added new setting to hide inReach messages on the map
• Added the ability to edit the name of inReach Weather locations
• Added the ability to change the forecast type when updating an inReach Weather forecast
• Added time zone field to the inReach Weather forecast information page
• Improved hiking route calculation performance
• Fixed issue with using Spell Search to find cities in BirdsEye Direct
• Fixed issue with editing coordinates
• Fixed issue with deleting routes
• Fixed issue with erroneous Track Archive Error dialog displaying at startup
• Fixed keypad input preventing Wi-Fi networks from being added
• Fixed issue with saving an inReach Message as a waypoint
• Fixed issue with Bluetooth pairing to an iPhone 11
• Fixed issue with displaying invalid positions in some position formats
• Fixed issue with mismatched durations in Trip Computer and Recording Controls when using Expedition Mode
• Fixed issue with scrolling a long message on the Message Details page
• Fixed Message Details page layout when elevation is missing

Changes made from version 4.30 to 5.40:

• Added support for inReach Weather
• Added ability to add Contacts, LiveTrack, and Messages setup items to the main menu
• Added support for adjusting volume of device tones
• Improved Active Weather user interface
• Improved display of inReach messages on the map
• Fixed issues with downloading BirdsEye imagery
• Fixed issue with not properly resetting Ascent, Descent, and Elevation fields in Trip Computer

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

• Added support for the inReach Remote feature
• Added the option to discard edits to a contact
• Fixed data on the inReach Plan Usage page
• Fixed issue when creating proximity alarms
• Improved the contact editing keyboard
• Improved Bluetooth reliability

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

• Fixed issue with downloading BirdsEye imagery.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 4.10:

• inReach messages will now draw on the map
• Added create and update Contacts
• Added ability to update plan details
• Added plan usage page
• Added keyboards for Ukrainian, Estonian, Lithuanian, and Farsi
• Added warning to charge icon when device is too hot or cold to charge
• Improved altimeter calibration after each startup
• Removed Forward button from Preset messages
• Improved message details page when using night mode

System requirements

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

---