Updates & Downloads

---

Montana 700/700i/750i software version 10.50

as of November 2, 2021

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(29.38 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 9.20 to 10.50:

• 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 GCM. 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.
• Improved calorie calculations when driving.
• Improved GPS performance at low speeds.
• Fixed issues using Garmin Express to manage maps on the device.
• Fixed possible shutdown in save track portion.
• Fixed possible invalid elevation in inReach message details.
• Fixed issue selecting the first point on the active route page.
• Fixed pressure labels for hectopascals.
• Fixed possible issues with live geocache lists.
• Fixed volume jumping on the music controls page.
• Fixed menu button on the music controls page.
• Fixed screen lock when backlight is at 0.
• Fixed possible issue with missing track stats in GPX files.
• Fixed issue where archived tracks could not be deleted.
• Fixed issue with LiveTrack data not being sent correctly.
• Fixed issue with preview pressure.
• Fixed recording with expedition mode when auto-start is off.
• Fixed black track color on track review page in night mode.

Changes made from version 8.50 to 9.20:

• Added CIQ 3.2 support
• Added missing Arabic keyboard character
• Added proximity alert tones when using Bluetooth headset
• Fixed potential issue where device could not open files
• Fixed potential issue with route calculations
• Fixed potential shutdown when selecting a recorded activity
• Fixed potential map flashing when mounted on a motorcycle
• Fixed potential issue where distance to a waypoint on the map is incorrect
• Fixed issue where elapsed time is incorrect after saving an activity
• Fixed issue where some POIs would not appear on the Where To page

Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.50:

• Added inReach message interval and message settings to profiles
• Improved draw times on list pages
• Fixed possible issues with Explore sync
• Fixed possible shutdown during BirdsEye Direct downloads
• Fixed prompted data reset when clearing a track
• Fixed missing Arabic characters
• Fixed possible issues starting recording if inReach is not activated
• Fixed layout issue on active route page
• Fixed possible panning issue on altimeter page
• Fixed possible issues launching current activity page from recording history page
• Fixed possible issue with missing start time data in recorded activities
• Fixed possible issue with incorrect track distances when using expedition mode
• Fixed possible shutdown using inReach remote
• Fixed possible issue downloading content from ConnectIQ apps
• Fixed potential crash during power up

Changes made from version 7.10 to 8.20:

• Improved geocaching dashboard UI
• Improved track manager page UI
• Added custom map set feature that allows users to quickly enable/disable custom-defined groups of maps.
• Added activity paused icon to the status bar
• Added popularity map as a selectable theme to the map page on the map toggle popup
• Added popularity routing setting located in the routing settings.
• Fixed potential shutdown issue when syncing Geocache Live data
• Fixed issue with weather forecast potentially showing the incorrect location
• Fixed issue when searching via postal code
• Fixed missing Arabic, Farsi, and Polish characters on the keyboard
• Fixed issue when displaying three-digit speed limit signs
• Fixed issue when updating TOPO Active maps in Garmin Express
• Fixed issue where the weather location list would display duplicate locations
• Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarms
• Fixed tracking issue in expedition mode
• Fixed issue when trying to connect to a hidden SSID network
• Fixed issue when trying to connect to a password protected network
• Fixed RINEX logging

Changes made from version 6.40 to 7.10:

• Added support for starting navigation from the Explore app.
• Added support for composing a message to an address received in an inReach text message.
• Added German sharp s (eszett) as a hold key option for lower case s on the keyboard.
• Added ability to disable barometer.
• Added the ability to sort tracks in the track manager by whether or not they are shown on the map.
• Improved data sizing of large data fields.
• Fixed issue where weather map would not center on currently active location.
• Fixed issue with highlight when selecting a track to review.
• Fixed issues that could occur when adding new weather locations.
• Fixed issue with warning message when minimum ascent routing type is selected but not supported by current maps.
• Fixed issue that could occur when Virb Remote is set as a favorite.
• Fixed issue with compass heading setting not persisting though a power down.
• Fixed issue with setting of virb remote camera settings.
• Fixed issue causing inconsistent round trip routing distance estimates.
• Fixed issue with custom waypoint symbol drawing.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 6.40:

• Added a lock icon on confirmation pages to clarify auto-lock status.
• Added configurable fields on the corners of the map page.
• Added a 'note' option for logging geocaches.
• Added the ability for the measure distance function to start at any point.
• Added Rain mode to Touch Sensitivity settings.
• Added custom patterned lines for other road types.
• Added wifi icon flash on status page/status bar when wifi is enabled but not connected.
• Improved map drawing times.
• Improved filename time formats.
• Improved inReach activation prompts.
• Improved swiping on the status page.
• Fixed issue with the wifi status not updating.
• Fixed issue with 'track up' and 'north up' map orientations.
• Fixed issue with manual route transitions.
• Fixed issue with the tabs/status bar flashing on the geocache page.
• Fixed issue with zoom levels on round trip routing pages.
• Fixed issue with getting a false max number of photos exceeded message.
• Fixed issue with Explore sync and map settings.
• Fixed display issue with CIQ apps and widgets in landscape orientation.
• Fixed issue with auto-zoom on the weather map.
• Fixed issue with copy-as-reversed fit activity stats.
• Fixed issue with truncation of a data field on the trip computer page.
• Fixed issue with mounting SD cards formatted on Mac computers.
• Fixed possible shutdowns when using Birdseye imagery.
• Fixed Express sync errors due to empty current activity file.
• Fixed 'off road' label for routes that were not off road.
• Fixed issues with geocaches not showing up when attempting to program a chirp.
• Fixed issues with truncated translations.
• Fixed issue with overlapping text in the geocache info box.
• Fixed issue with the 'Go' button not appearing on some routes.
• Fixed issue with geocache filters turning back on automatically.
• Fixed a potential for a shutdown on the map page.
• Fixed issue with adding Via points.
• Fixed issue with flashing in the photo viewer.
• Fixed issue with potential shutdowns when navigating tracks.
• Fixed display issue with lock icon not showing up on secure wifi networks in night mode.
• Fixed an issue that could lead to a shutdown when sorting photos by date in photo viewer.
• Fixed issue with geocache proximity alarm causing slow start up times with .ggz files loaded.
• Fixed issue with slow start up after deleting .ggz files.
• Fixed issue with the widget page indicators occasionally blinking on the status page.
• Fixed issue with text alignment for inReach messages.
• Fixed issue where touchscreen firmware could fail to load. Firmware will continue to load without needing user input on the next power cycle.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 5.30:

• Added persistence of Units settings within profiles.
• Improved map movement when auto zooming and moving while navigating.
• Fixed various translation issues.
• Fixed issue with map drag when starting drag in a dashboard.
• Fixed issues with hourly temperature display in Active Weather.
• Fixed issues with position format setting string precision.
• Fixed issue with geocache log length restriction in keyboard.
• Fixed issue with display of ETE data fields on trip computer.
• Fixed issue with 'send' button when programming a chirp and sending a geocache.
• Fixed potential time zone issue when selecting a day in the Calendar.
• Fixed issue with Explore Waypoints having incorrect times.
• Fixed issue with night time speed limits showing incorrectly.
• Fixed issue where destination would incorrectly change if switching routing calculation method while direct routing.
• Fixed issue where invalid characters where being allowed in Activity names.
• Fixed issue with Bluetooth pairing for some iPhone models.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 4.20:

• Added Collections Manager.
• Added confirmation prompt to 'Reposition Here' for a waypoint in waypoint manager.
• Added red led blink when battery is low.
• Added page indicator to trip computer when trip computer has more than one page of data fields.
• Added support for the additional waypoints part of a geocache to be downloaded via geocaching live.
• Added geocache proximity alerts.
• Added battery percentage to the status bar.
• Improved birdseye download speed and speed estimates.
• Improved inReach contact selection indication.
• Improved keyboard to auto-shift after newline is entered.
• Improved ability to touch north arrow on map.
• Improved mark waypoint page.
• Fixed various translation issues.
• Fixed page flow issue after exiting wifi page after having accessed it via the status page.
• Fixed issue with 'View Map' from the route planner elevation plot.
• Fixed issue causing duplicate birdseye downloads to show up in the birdseye list.
• Fixed issues with automatic wifi toggling on flashlight page.
• Fixed issue with map zoom level resetting after having accessed active weather from the status page.
• Fixed geocache name and icon overlap in geocache dashboard.
• Fixed tide chart UI issues.
• Fixed issue where power button would initiate navigation when viewing Chirp information.
• Fixed label centering on keyboard.
• Fixed issues with photo viewer.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Initial release.

System requirements

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

---