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Updates & Downloads
GPSMAP 66i (WebUpdater) software version 8.80
as of November 17, 2021
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(21.89 MB)
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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
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.