Updates & Downloads

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Montana 700/700i/750i software version 8.20

as of May 20, 2021

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(29.25 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 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.

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