Software Updates on One Boat Network

[dvbass]

This might be a stupid question but here goes. I prefer doing the software updates using a computer and SD card. The One Boat Network App continues to show updates are available. Is there a way to clear those from the app?

[Phoenix Jim]

I wish. I show the same thing. Not impressed with this app

[JACQUART21]

This might be a stupid question but here goes. I prefer doing the software updates using a computer and SD card. The One Boat Network App continues to show updates are available. Is there a way to clear those from the app?

Once you are done with all the updates on your units. Connect your phone to one of your units through Bluetooth and the one boat app will update your network and all the current software versions.

[SLYDoggie]

After a software update, you will need to pair your phone to one of the control heads again. Even if you don't do a Restore Factory Defaults, the current Humminbird update process does a Restore Factory Defaults both before and after the update. Until you pair the Bluetooth again, the app will continue to display the last known status but it will be "dulled", since it isn't actually connected to the unit.

Once you make the bluetooth connection again, everything will be updated to the current status.

[Hollada]

After a software update, you will need to pair your phone to one of the control heads again. Even if you don't do a Restore Factory Defaults, the current Humminbird update process does a Restore Factory Defaults both before and after the update. Until you pair the Bluetooth again, the app will continue to display the last known status but it will be "dulled", since it isn't actually connected to the unit.

Once you make the bluetooth connection again, everything will be updated to the current status.

How did you confirm they’ve had the factory restore as the automated last step in the update process?

[MCIPinkie]

I'd like to ask something. I'm not trying to be negative. I just don't understand.

Is this something useful that will help catch more fish, or just another app for people that can't put their phones down?

When I get in the Skeeter, my phone goes in the holder and I try my best to leave it there. I cringe when it beeps or rings. I wish there was some way to upgrade the Ultrex, IPilot and the remote without using the phone.

Am I missing something that's going to increase the usefulness of the 3 - Helix's I have now?

Don't start me on the Ionic Blue app.

Seriously, like most of us, I have an umbilical to my phone. I try to disconnect when fishing.

[Wayne P.]

I'd like to ask something. I'm not trying to be negative. I just don't understand.

Is this something useful that will help catch more fish, or just another app for people that can't put their phones down?

When I get in the Skeeter, my phone goes in the holder and I try my best to leave it there. I cringe when it beeps or rings. I wish there was some way to upgrade the Ultrex, IPilot and the remote without using the phone.

Am I missing something that's going to increase the usefulness of the 3 - Helix's I have now?

Don't start me on the Ionic Blue app.

Seriously, like most of us, I have an umbilical to my phone. I try to disconnect when fishing.

It is a way to do updates for those that don't have a computer to do the downloads.

[bobcoy]

If you have the remote you don’t have to have the app. If you don’t want to use any of the features you don’t even need the app or the remote. Then in that case save your money and keep what you have. My phone stays in my pocket unless it rings. I do use the remote and/or the finders to do some of the functions I use. You can do updates the same as always (with an SD card you download from your PC) None of this stuff is mandatory unless you want to use new features. Do it your way! I am so backwards I only have 2 finders on my boat! But I do like to play with the new stuff if I find it useful. Everything is optional. JMO Bob

[MCIPinkie]

Thanks Wayne, Bob.

Same here. I've always used SD cards for upgrades and will stay that way. Upgraded my Helix's and ML today with the latest gifts from Eufala.

Just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something.

[SLYDoggie]

How did you confirm they’ve had the factory restore as the automated last step in the update process?

I first got that information from a Humminbird Rep at a fishing show. I then contacted Humminbird support to make absolutely sure it was true, and it was confirmed.

Many still do the Restore Factory Defaults before and after an update and that is totally fine. In fact, the instructions still say to do a Restore Factory Defaults before you start the update.

[JACQUART21]

I'd like to ask something. I'm not trying to be negative. I just don't understand.

Is this something useful that will help catch more fish, or just another app for people that can't put their phones down?

When I get in the Skeeter, my phone goes in the holder and I try my best to leave it there. I cringe when it beeps or rings. I wish there was some way to upgrade the Ultrex, IPilot and the remote without using the phone.

Am I missing something that's going to increase the usefulness of the 3 - Helix's I have now?

Don't start me on the Ionic Blue app.

Seriously, like most of us, I have an umbilical to my phone. I try to disconnect when fishing.

It's useful to me to have my Lakemaster VX maps on my phone. I spend a fair amount scouting/prepping using that feature. Don't really use it once I'm on the water though.

[Hollada]

I first got that information from a Humminbird Rep at a fishing show. I then contacted Humminbird support to make absolutely sure it was true, and it was confirmed.

Many still do the Restore Factory Defaults before and after an update and that is totally fine. In fact, the instructions still say to do a Restore Factory Defaults before you start the update.

Unless I heard it from the engineer that wrote and/or tested the code I’m not sure I’d believe it. People still have lots of problems after updates that are resolved with a reset. This would indicate that it is not happening as part of the process. That and the number of times that the units (solix) freeze at the end of the update and need to be powered down (with a few Hail Marys and a shot of Jack).