Any need to do the updates if units are working correctly?
Any need to do the updates if units are working correctly?
Depends on what an update is for and if you have the need for what the update involves.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
I always like to keep all my electronics at the latest SW level. I think the slight risk of introducing new issues far outweighs the advantages of new function and issue fixes.
Last edited by SLYDoggie; 02-26-2020 at 03:12 PM.
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- Apex 19/16/13, Mega 360, and Mega Live
- Minn Kota Ulterra Quest Trolling Motor
- (2) Cannon Optimum Bluetooth Downriggers
- Impulse Lithium Batteries... 36V 60AH for Trolling Motor, (2) 12V 120AH for Cranking & Electronics, 12V 60AH for Downriggers
---> Regards, Steve Yarbrough (AKA: SLYDoggieTN on YouTube)
- Apex 19/16/13, Mega 360, and Mega Live
- Minn Kota Ulterra Quest Trolling Motor
- (2) Cannon Optimum Bluetooth Downriggers
- Impulse Lithium Batteries... 36V 60AH for Trolling Motor, (2) 12V 120AH for Cranking & Electronics, 12V 60AH for Downriggers
If the latest update is is all about Mega 360, why update if you don't even have 360? Why load your unit's processor with add'l code that you don't need or use? Normally, the more code your unit has to process, the slower it becomes. Exception, of course, is when an update includes fixes that make your unit run better.
Software Updates: Delay,Delay and Delay! Let the rest enjoy the new stuff for a time. Bob
Had to add, If anyone has had ransomware on their Helix or Solix I will change my mind. ios and my windows security program are on automatic updates but not yet for Humminbird.
Last edited by bobcoy; 02-26-2020 at 03:40 PM.
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
The update cover more stuff then the Mega 360 if you take time to read it. I will agree sometimes update mess up and cause problems. Don
Don Johnson
U S Navy ATC Retired
NE Florida
Boat Name TRON
Crestliner VT 18 DX
Bow
Helix 12 Chirp Mega DI+ G3N w/Mega 360 mounted of Fishing Specialties 360 Mount
Helix 10 Chirp Mega SI G2N
Garmin GPSMAP 1042 XSV w/LiveScope mounted on Fishing Specialties Bowducer Assy
Mini Kota Ulterra
Console
Helix 12 Chirp Mega SI+ G3N
Garmin GPSMap 922
Humminbird PiranaMAX for high speed depth readings
I did take time to read it on update page of Humminbird site...it just says new features for Mega 360 use on units nothing else...where did you read what "more stuff" is covered in update?
Helix 9 Mega+ SI G3N ver. 2.750, Helix 9 Mega+ DI G3N ver. 2.750
Garmin Echomap UHD 93sv ver. 21.10, LVS 32/GLS 10 ver. 2.58
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
I sure don't advertise my faults! Some are apparent to some but some not. Thankfully. Bob
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go