Updates & Downloads

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eTrex 20/30 (Webupdater) software version 4.90

as of February 19, 2019

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(9.53 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 4.80 to 4.90:

• Improved text placement on list pages for Arabic language

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:

• Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

• Increased font size for arabic language.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.60:

• Improved detection of USB connection to a PC.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

• Improved 'Save Portion' track feature. When saving a portion, the device now remembers that position in the track log so it can be used as a track segment for future portion saving.
• Fixed possible erroneous track point on power on.
• Fixed formatting issue with certain map names in the map information list.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

• Fixed several track distance statistic issues

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.10:

• Fixed possible issue where BirdsEye satellite imagery would be permanently disabled after booting

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:

• Improved cartography support (Garmin Hunt View maps)
• Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present
• Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors (eTrex 30 devices)
• Fixed possible issue with waypoint ordering when sorting method is set to 'Nearest'

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

• Fixed issue with power off pressure trending (eTrex 30 devices).

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

• Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
• Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
• Fixed possible shutdown when displaying the option menu in Czech.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

• Improved total ascent and total descent calculations
• Improved average ascent, average descent, and vertical speed data fields

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.60:

• Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:

• Added confirmation of initial language selection
• Fixed issue with saving the 'lock on road' setting across a power cycle

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Added support for VIRB Remote (eTrex 30). Main Menu > MENU Key > Change Item Order to add. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2013/08/VIRB-remote.html) for more information.
• Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads
• Fixed possible issue when missing a turn while using the Active Route application

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points
• Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp
• Fixed potential issue with city searching

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Fixed several issues with sorting photos in the photo viewer application.
• Fixed issue with prompted routing.
• Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
• Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
• Fixed issue with BirdsEye imagery's status not being saved to each profile.
• Fixed issue with tempe sensor's status not being saved to each profile (eTrex 30 devices).
• Fixed potential shutdown when viewing certain tracks or routes in German or Russian.
• Fixed possible issue with reviewing a track's information.
• Fixed possible issue with searching for an address in cities with extremely long names.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/garmin-adventures.html) for more information.
• Added support for new tempe sensor on eTrex 30 devices. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/08/tempe-sensor.html) for more information.
• Improved accuracy of compass calibration on eTrex 30 devices. A new manual compass calibration is required (Setup > Heading > Calibrate Compass).
• Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
• Improved load times for geocache descriptions.
• Improved Ascent and Descent calculations.
• Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from BaseCamp (identical maps required).
• Fixed issue with picture rotation when using the photo viewer on eTrex 30 devices.
• Fixed possible error message when disconnecting the device from a computer.
• Fixed possible issue with viewing geocache descriptions in night mode.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Added ability to sort waypoints alphabetically
• Improved GPS response at low speeds
• Improved ability to clear unit settings on power up: now only requires menu key and enter key to be held when powering the unit on
• Improved size of roads drawn on map in 'automotive mode' orientation
• Improved elevation data stored in track logs (etrex 30)
• Fixed issue that was causing some devices to display a 'memory full' message followed by bad device behavior
• Fixed issue with distance to destination data field
• Fixed occasional overlapping of data fields in the elevation application
• Fixed issue where waypoints and geocaches could be lost

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• Improved GPS response at low speeds
• Fixed issue that could occur when restoring map zoom level defaults
• Fixed issue with track distance data field in stopwatch application

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

• Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html)
• Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp
• Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart® g2 depth points from the map page
• Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Fixed issue where project waypoint feature would only work once per power cycle.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
• Improved behavior on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches
• Fixed issue where the progress bar would not display any progress when importing waypoints, tracks, routes, and geocaches
• Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions
• Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions
• Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language
• Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch
• Fixed potential shutdown while scrolling through Garmin Connect photos
• Fixed minor graphical issue with the backlight slider on the status page
• Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Improved support for Russian cartography.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

• Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.

System requirements

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

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