Humminbird updates

[Shortbus17]

Any need to do the updates if units are working correctly?

[Wayne P.]

Depends on what an update is for and if you have the need for what the update involves.

[SLYDoggie]

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.

[granite]

I always like to keep all my electronics at the latest SW level. I think the slight risk of new issues far outweighs the advantages of new function and issue fixes.

Got it kind of twisted, but I think I know what you're trying to say. I am, I think, the opposite. IE: I agree with your second sentence.

[SLYDoggie]

Got it kind of twisted, but I think I know what you're trying to say. I am, I think, the opposite. IE: I agree with your second sentence.

Edited and added the word "introducing" in my post. See if that makes more sense now.

[BrownTrout]

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.

[bobcoy]

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.

[granite]

Edited and added the word "introducing" in my post. See if that makes more sense now.

I guess I'm being "pedantic", as I know what you're trying to say but being picky about how you're saying it. If the risk outweighs the advantages, you DON'T do updates. No biggie, just a little backwards.

[D Johnson]

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

[atte1]

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?

[Wayne P.]

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?

"More stuff" can be included but not listed.

[BrownTrout]

"More stuff" can be included but not listed.

How would we know that "more stuff" was include or not? If more "stuff" was included, why would HB not list it, especially if that "stuff" had value to the owner of the unit?

[Wayne P.]

How would we know that "more stuff" was include or not? If more "stuff" was included, why would HB not list it, especially if that "stuff" had value to the owner of the unit?

Simple, install it and find out.

Some install software versions that cause issues, don't know that until the install is done.

[bobcoy]

I sure don't advertise my faults! Some are apparent to some but some not. Thankfully. Bob