Updates & Downloads

Communicator Plugin software version 4.2.0

as of April 3, 2014

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View installation instructions and system requirements

Notes:

Supports Windows XP SP3 and later.
Supports Internet Explorer 7+ or Safari 5+.
This download only supports Windows computers. For the Mac download of Garmin Communicator Plugin click here.
This software requires Windows Media Player 11 or greater (a free download from Microsoft).

Change History

Changes made from version 4.1.0 to 4.2.0:

Added support for new aviation database format

Changes made from version 4.0.4 to 4.1.0:

Fixed an issue with Base64 decoding that caused last character in the stream to be ignored

Changes made from version 4.0.3 to 4.0.4:

Modified aviation updates to work on all platforms.

Changes made from version 4.0.1 to 4.0.3:

Fixed: Issues related to workout and profile transfer to Fit devices
Fixed: Aviation transfer failures on 64 bit browser for updates greater than 2GB
Fixed: Error while communicating with SD cards (8GB or more) in MTP devices
Fixed: GTU 10 software update failures

Changes made from version 3.0.1 to 4.0.1:

Added 64 bit browser support.
Fixed workout and profile transfer issues with eNewLeaf.
Fixed workout transfer issue with FIT devices like Forerunner 610.
Fixed Windows XP only transfer issues with FIT devices.

Changes made from version 2.9.3 to 3.0.1:

Added support for new devices
Added support for detecting association between memory card and its host device
Fixed issues related to detecting and updating GTU 10 devices

Changes made from version 2.9.2 to 2.9.3:

Fixed debug logging that was broken in Windows
Fixed a number of Workout transfer issues

Changes made from version 2.9.1 to 2.9.2:

Added support for 2GB aviation data cards.
Made GetBinaryFile function available to non-Garmin websites.
Switching to indeterminate progress if the calculated progress is greater than 100%.

Changes made from version 2.8.3 to 2.9.1:

Added support for aviation devices like G3X/G300 and aera.
Added support for AOPA aviation updates.

Changes made from version 2.8.2 to 2.8.3:

Fixed a myDashboard-related issue.

Changes made from version 2.8.1 to 2.8.2:

Change in version number to remain consistent with 2.8.2 Mac release.

Changes made from version 2.7.3 to 2.8.1:

Added support to send unlock codes to legacy USB devices.
Added support to send New Leaf fitness data to FR 60.
Fixed an issue that caused a dialog to show up when New Leaf fitness data was sent to a fitness device.
Fixed a folder creation issue with newer devices like nuvi 12xx, 13xx and 14xx.

Changes made from version 2.7.1 to 2.7.3:

Fixed a domain locking security bypass reported by Secunia.
Fixed a transfer issue with legacy USB fitness devices.
Fixed an issue with receiving workouts and courses from Edge 605/705.

Changes made from version 2.7.1 to 2.7.2:

Fixed a domain locking security bypass reported by Secunia.

Changes made from version 2.6.4 to 2.7.1:

Added support to download and extract zip files to mass storage devices.
Fixed an issue with gps data transfer to Windows Mobile devices.

Changes made from version 2.6.3 to 2.6.4:

Fixed an issue with MultiSport activity transfer that caused crashes in Firefox.

Changes made from version 2.6.2 to 2.6.3:

Better support for new models of the Nuvi Personal Navigation Devices, such as the xx5 series.

Changes made from version 2.6.1 to 2.6.2:

When reading activities from an Edge, don't report cadence sensor type if no cadence sensor is present.
Fixed problem where workouts with custom names or many steps are not read correctly from fitness devices.
The Communicator no longer incorrectly alters waypoint category names on GPS receivers such as the Quest 2 or Street Pilot.
Improved reporting of progress.

Changes made from version 2.5.2 to 2.6.1:

Aviation databases can now be updated and/or installed from a Garmin Web Site.
Geocaching data can now be sent to a Colorado SD card. (Previously, the Geocaching data was lost if the card was selected as the destination device.)
Empty card slots are no longer shown in the device list.
Web pages can read free space available on the selected SD card.
Supplemental maps can be installed on C330, GPSmap 60C and similar Garmin I/O Protocol devices by a Garmin Web Site.
Fitness activities are now listed in order of date, most recent first.
The reliability of unit software updates on the Nuvi 800 series has been improved.

Changes made from version 2.5.1.0 to 2.5.2.0:

Enable unit software update from Garmin's support and map unlock pages.

Changes made from version 2.4.1 to 2.5.1:

Added support for the Forerunner 405.

Changes made from version 2.3.1 to 2.4.1:

Support power for the Edge 705.
Fixed issue which prevented bike cadence from being retrieved.
Fixed issue which caused some devices to not be detected until after first use.
Fixed issue which prevented download of POI files from third-party sites on Internet Explorer if the Content-Length header was not set by the server.
Correctly report an error if POIs download is attempted with no SD card present on devices such as the 60csx.

Changes made from version 2.2.1 to 2.3.1:

Support Speed and Run Cadence for the Forerunner 50.
Plugin now resolves relative URLs for file transfers.
Added support for transferring waypoints, tracks, and routes to Garmin Mobile XT devices/application (Windows Mobile Devices, MX series, and Symbian Devices).
Added support for file download onto SD Cards.

Changes made from version 2.1.1 to 2.2.1:

Added the capability to read and write courses, workouts and user profile to fitness devices such as the Edge 305 and Forerunner 305.
Added the capability to plan trips by writing locations to SD cards without a GPS device present.
Added the capability to allow a web site to read a directory of fitness activities or courses and then just retrieve details for individual activities.
Added a property to allow web sites to retrieve fitness data in compressed format.
Added the ability to retrieve data from the Forerunner 50.
Fixed exception when plug-in was loaded into a browser embedded in an application.
Once a user has confirmed to the Garmin Communicator that they trust a particular web site directory, pages at or below that directory level are always trusted.

Changes made from version 2.1.0.3 to 2.1.1:

Add the 'CustomPOI' data type entry to the Device Description XML when a connected GPS device supports Points of Interest.
Check for custom POI support by a device before attempting to download POIs to that device.
Correctly report an error when a file download fails because of a lack of space on the device.

Changes made from version 2.1.0.1 to 2.1.0.3:

Added the capability to retrieve history from fitness devices such as the Edge and Forerunner.
Added a privacy warning which allows end-users to control access to their device.

Changes made from version 2.1.0.1 to 2.1.0.1:

Initial web release.

Installation Instructions

Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.
Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the "My Documents" folder or to "C:\".
Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file and double-click on it.
Once the installation is complete, you may delete the downloaded file.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB or Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our Online Store.