TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN Oregon 600/600t/650/650t Firmware Upgrades (English)

Firmware:

V5.30 - V5.10 - V5.00 - V4.90 - V4.80 - V4.60 - V4.40 - V4.30 - V4.20 - V4.10 - V3.90 - V3.80 - V3.60 - V3.50 - V3.30 - V3.10 - V2.90 - V2.80 - V2.70 - V2.60

The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

Turn on the GPS.
Open the application drawer.
Touch "Setup".
Scroll down to the very end of the list.
Touch "About".
The system will display the firmware version at the very top ("Software Version"), the unit ID on the second line, followed by various copyright information.
Touch "Back" to return to the previous page.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.30:

Fixed potential GPS issue.

Firmware Upgrade V5.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Improve NMEA sentence output.

Firmware Upgrade V5.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:

Added support for optional MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) interface mode (Setup > System > Interface)

Firmware Upgrade V5.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:

Added support for Bike Speed Sensor, see options.
Added support for Bike Cadence Sensor, see options.
Fixed issue with saved track stats precision.

Note: Bike Speed Sensor plus Bike Cadence Sensor also available as pack.

Firmware Upgrade V4.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.80:

Improved address search.
Fixed issue importing adventures from SD cards.

Firmware Upgrade V4.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.60:

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 output of SNR in $GPGSV NMEA sentence.

Firmware Upgrade V4.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

Fixed several track distance statistic issues.

Firmware Upgrade V4.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Fixed possible issue where the internal battery pack would not charge.
Fixed possible graphical issue in landscape orientation while using nuvi mode.

Firmware Upgrade V4.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

Improved cartography support (Garmin Hunt View maps).
Improved boot time when a large amount of BirdsEye satellite imagery is present.

Firmware Upgrade V4.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.10:

Fixed issue with barometer when auto calibration is turned off.
Fixed Cyrillic cardinal direction characters in waypoint position editing.
Fixed missing ascent, descent, and elevation statistics when reviewing certain tracks.
Fixed issue with geocaching 'Next Stage' feature.
Fixed possible shutdown when using custom waypoint symbols.

Firmware Upgrade V4.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

Improved average ascent and average descent data fields.
Improved vertical speed and grade data fields.

Firmware Upgrade V3.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.80:

Added a separate zoom level setting for geocaches (Setup > Map > Advanced Map Setup > Zoom Levels > Geocaches).
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved GLONASS performance.
Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
Improved boot time when large amounts of photos are present.
Fixed map display of highway shields.
Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.
Fixed possible issue with /- buttons when using Sight N' Go.

Firmware Upgrade V3.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

Fixed calories not being displayed when using a heart rate monitor.
Fixed erroneous temperature values below 0 degrees C when using a tempe wireless temperature sensor.
Fixed proximity warning alert text being unreadable in some situations.
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Favorites dashboard.

Firmware Upgrade V3.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.50:

Fixed issue with wirelessly transferring geocaches stored in .ggz files.
Fixed issues with entering coordinates in languages other than English.
Fixed elevation plot display problems.
Fixed potential shutdown when setting up the Page Loop feature.

Firmware Upgrade V3.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.30:

Improved GPS performance.
Improved battery save mode: The first press of the user key or the power key to turn the screen on will no longer execute that key's customized function.
Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors.
Fixed Latvian keyboard.
Fixed issue with geocache ratings when using the 'Next Stage' feature for multicaches.
Fixed display of certain map names when viewing the list of maps loaded on the device.
Fixed inconsistent exponent formats in the Calculator application.
Fixed possible shutdown when viewing the Elevation Plot in landscape orientation.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a route in the Route Planner application.
Fixed possible shutdown when exiting the Photo Viewer application.
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Geocaching dashboard in the Compass application.
Fixed possible shutdown when using certain dashboards on the Main Menu.
Fixed possible shutdown when sorting tracks alphabetically in the Track Manager application.
Fixed possible shutdown when selecting a track from the Calendar application.
Fixed possible issue with overwriting waypoints received by the Share Wirelessly application.

Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.10:

Added support for VIRB Remote. In the Main Menu touch "Setup", then "Main Menu", at the screen where you want to add the application touch the plus sign ("Add Item Here"), touch "Applications" and add the application "VIRB Remote". See TrailTech Software Update, TrailTech Announcement and VIRB for more information.
Improved 3-axis compass performance.
Improved guidance text on the map when using certain maps.
Fixed an issue with the geocaching quick filter in languages other than English.
Fixed a possibility of certain geocaches not appearing on the map immediately after turning on the device.

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.
Fixed USB compatibility issue.

Firmware Upgrade V2.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added Icelandic keyboard.
Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
Fixed missing menu button in the geocaching application when landscape controls are set to display on the right side of the screen.
Fixed geocaches with a size of 'Not Chosen' not properly displaying on the map.
Fixed minor graphical issue with certain geocaches when being displayed in a list.

Firmware Upgrade V2.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Added support for new ActiveRouting cartography.
Improved support for Garmin LakeVu HD cartography.
Improved photo quality (650/650t models).
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing Calendar application.
Fixed issue with waypoint distances in Waypoint Averaging application.
Fixed issue with waypoint deletion when results are filtered.
Fixed issue with reimporting new GPX/GGZ files.
Fixed issue with unknown geocache containers being marked as Large.
Fixed issue with scroll arrows on current track info page.
Fixed intermittent issue with vehicle appearing off center in 3D View application.
Fixed uppercase Czech keyboard in landscape orientation.

Firmware Upgrade V2.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.60:

Improved map manipulation: Better zooming, rotating and panning.
Improved Track Manager: Adds Track Sorting, Searching and Track Information.
Improved Track Settings: Allows for prompted data reset and trip recording control.
Improved Geocaching Filters: Applies filtering to the map and dashboards.
Improved Favorites dashboard: Adds editing capability directly into dashboard.
Improved Page Loop functionality: Allows for faster paging.
General visual and stability improvements.

Firmware Upgrade V2.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Hand held GPS devices with large color display with multi-touch function, integrated base map, electronic 3D compass, barometrical altimeter, optional heart rate and cadence sensor, USB interface, slot for optional µSD memory card and auto-routing (requires a map which is available as an option). The models Oregon 600t and 650t come with a pre-installed topographic map of Europe, the models Oregon 650 and 650t are equipped with a built-in 8 Megapixel camera. All models support the US GPS and the Russian GLONASS satellites, see detailed description.