Software Update Information Resource: What was added with release.

[music man]

I've recently purchased 2 used units. An 1198 & 998 and the current software versions for both are 7.510...looks like the most up to date version for both is 7.670...Is there a version(s) between these that I need to update to first before jumping to the 7.670? What do I need to do to update?....create an account and then update? I bought an 8 GB SDHC card...will that work? Thanks, Mike

[Wayne P.]

I've recently purchased 2 used units. An 1198 & 998 and the current software versions for both are 7.510...looks like the most up to date version for both is 7.670...Is there a version(s) between these that I need to update to first before jumping to the 7.670? What do I need to do to update?....create an account and then update? I bought an 8 GB SDHC card...will that work? Thanks, Mike

The latest version has all the previous versions, you cannot skip any.

To update, you should have registered your units on the Humminbird website to create an account that Humminbird puts the software for your units in as well as HumminbirdPC for your computer.

You download the software to a memory card, your units are different and have different software. You can put both on the same card. The files are .bin files.
Yes a 8GB is plenty--1GB is plenty.

Click on the model number to open the download notes and link to the software.
After you have the software on the card, start the unit up FULLY in Simulator or Normal, do a RESTORE DEFAULTS, and put the card in one of the readers.
You will get two questions, answer the first one YES and the second one NO.

Wait for the update to load, the unit will restart when it is finished. Do a RESTORE DEFAULTS after that, and remove the card.

Make sure that power is not interrupted during that process

[music man]

Thanks Wayne, sounds simple enough I'll give it a try

[music man]

One other question....Can I power my units up via USB through my computer?

[Wayne P.]

One other question....Can I power my units up via USB through my computer?

NO, USB cannot support a sonar unit. Use the memory card.

[Sakman33]

Quick question about humminbird pc software...spoke w/humminbird customer service, apparently the software is not compatable w/a Mac. Was wondering what the best/most affordable alternative (laptop) would be to support the humminbird pc software? Also, I'm not apposed to buying used. Thanks

[Wayne P.]

Quick question about humminbird pc software...spoke w/humminbird customer service, apparently the software is not compatable w/a Mac. Was wondering what the best/most affordable alternative (laptop) would be to support the humminbird pc software? Also, I'm not apposed to buying used. Thanks

Parallels software for your MAC.

[Sakman33]

Thanks, there are a number of different version. Any one in paticular? Thanks for the help.

[Wayne P.]

Thanks, there are a number of different version. Any one in paticular? Thanks for the help.

I have no idea, I don't use a MAC.

[Wayne P.]

688ci HD DI (Version 7.520)
Release Date: 02/16/2015
Description:

New Features:
Added support for Humminbird Lakemaster Plus cards with Aerial Photography.
Added support for Humminbird ChartSelect.
Added support for Navigation Show Routes.

General Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the boat icon would spin 360 if you crossed from 359 → 0 or from 0 → 359.
Fixed an issue where changing a number of DI settings was causing hot returns to be drawn black. This only occurred on Down Imaging views.
Fixed an issue where DualBeam+ FishID alerts were not functioning correctly.
Fixed an issue where Custom Chart Layers menu option was not being removed when a LakeMaster card was inserted.
Fixed an issue where track depths were being saved as 0 ft if the user shut down their unit before saving the track.
Fixed an issue where units could crash if Max Depth was adjusted while the Depth Units were set to Feet.
Fixed an issue where a white vertical line would constantly scroll with the DI sonar data.

[Wayne P.]

HELIX 12 CHIRP DI GPS (Version 1.210)
Release Date: 04/16/2016
Description:

New Features:
Added SmartStrike functionality. Optional purchase required.

General Fixes:
Fixed issue where saved tracks were not being displayed on top of AutoChart Live data.
Fixed issue where AutoChart live depth scale was not hiding when AutoChart Live was set to Hidden.
Fixed issue where the Cursor to Waypoint menu would not show networked waypoints if the unit did not have local waypoints.
Fixed issue where after taking a snapshot without an SD card inserted, you would get a message saying “Successfully Saved”. It will now read, “No writable MMC/SD card found”.
Fixed issue where DI zoom was 50% off when on DI split views.

[sfw1960]

[Wayne P.]

HELIX 12 CHIRP SI GPS (Version 1.210)
Release Date: 04/16/2016
Description:
New Features:
Added SmartStrike functionality. Optional purchase required.
General Fixes:

• Fixed issue where saved tracks were not being displayed on top of AutoChart Live data.
• Fixed issue where AutoChart live depth scale was not hiding when AutoChart Live was set to Hidden
• Fixed issue where the Cursor to Waypoint menu would not show networked waypoints if the unit did not have local waypoints
• Fixed issue where after taking a snapshot without an SD card inserted, you would get a message saying “Successfully Saved”. It will now read, “No writable MMC/SD card found”
• Fixed issue where DI zoom was 50% off when on DI split views.

[Retire2fish]

The latest version has all the previous versions, you cannot skip any.

To update, you should have registered your units on the Humminbird website to create an account that Humminbird puts the software for your units in as well as HumminbirdPC for your computer.

You download the software to a memory card, your units are different and have different software. You can put both on the same card. The files are .bin files.
Yes a 8GB is plenty--1GB is plenty.

Click on the model number to open the download notes and link to the software.
After you have the software on the card, start the unit up FULLY in Simulator or Normal, do a RESTORE DEFAULTS, and put the card in one of the readers.
You will get two questions, answer the first one YES and the second one NO.

Wait for the update to load, the unit will restart when it is finished. Do a RESTORE DEFAULTS after that, and remove the card.

Make sure that power is not interrupted during that process

I haven't done an update yet, and I understand the reasons for using the RESTORE DEFAULTS steps, but want to understand what to expect --- this implies I will have to re-set all my chosen color palettes and other previously chosen settings including the pre-set views on my 3 buttons. Is that correct?

[Wayne P.]

I haven't done an update yet, and I understand the reasons for using the RESTORE DEFAULTS steps, but want to understand what to expect --- this implies I will have to re-set all my chosen color palettes and other previously chosen settings including the pre-set views on my 3 buttons. Is that correct?

Yes

Restore Defaults after the software is installed also.

[sfw1960]

It's a lot of fun resetting your preferences isn't it??

Maybe soon they'll intro a prefs file you can save & reload.....

[Wayne P.]

ONIX/ION PATCH (Version 2.720)
Release Date: 06/02/2016

Description:
Models Affected:
· All ONIX CT and NT versions
· All ION

NOTES:
· The version 2.720 patch will only install successfully after software version 2.700 has been installed. If this patch is installed on older versions of software, the installation will fail, but will not harm pre-2.700 software installs
· There is no reason to install the patch more than once but doing so will not damage the unit
· The patch takes approximately 30 seconds to install. The unit will reboot automatically once the installation is complete.
· The patch does not update the version number. The version number will remain at 2.700 after the patch is installed.

[Bob B]

Wayne ... Have you tried it?

[Wayne P.]

Wayne ... Have you tried it?

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=721254

[skeeter james]

Where can I get the 2 72 onix patch software update ?
I tried to register my units at humminbird and it says something is wrong with the serial number.
is there somewhere else I can get the update???