Humminbird ONIX & ION Series Information Resource

[Wayne P.]

Hi Wayne : I know I'm behind the times, I have 2 Onix 8 units. Upgraded last week to 3.5 and now I don't have any readings for depth, temperature. Also it was following contour after upgrade but stopped and won't follow it anymore with my I pilot Terrova. Besides replacing, taking a hammer to it or burning it, do you have any suggestions?
I only go out fishing for 3 to 4 hours a week, 16 weeks a year and really would like to fish instead of fixing units. So please if you can suggest a fix let me know.

Ernie

There is no 3.5 software for an ONIX.
The last version is 3.350 dated 9/13/2019

[SLYDoggie]

There is no 3.5 software for an ONIX.
The last version is 3.350 dated 9/13/2019

Wayne, I had posted a while back about having a separate "Sticky" SOLIX Information Resource Thread or at least updating the thread name to include Solix. This doesn't get any use because I don't think people know it also applies to the Solix line. Who would I need to contact to make that happen?

[Wayne P.]

Wayne, I had posted a while back about having a separate "Sticky" SOLIX Information Resource Thread or at least updating the thread name to include Solix. This doesn't get any use because I don't think people know it also applies to the Solix line. Who would I need to contact to make that happen?

There is no Humminbird board moderator, so Al would be the one to make changes.

[SLYDoggie]

There is no Humminbird board moderator, so Al would be the one to make changes.

Who is Al? Doug Vahrenberg is the one who created the thread but I haven't seen anything from him in a long while.

[Bob B]

Who is Al? Doug Vahrenberg is the one who created the thread but I haven't seen anything from him in a long while.

The forum owner .... http://www.bbcboards.net/member.php?u=2

[SLYDoggie]

The forum owner .... http://www.bbcboards.net/member.php?u=2

Thanks Bob. I sent him a PM.

[fogawee]

Sorry brain fart on my part. I'm referring to 3.350 Thank you for the correction.

There is no 3.5 software for an ONIX.
The last version is 3.350 dated 9/13/2019

[fogawee]

Wayne I also have an update on my problem. I restored the unit to default and got the depth back, and follow contour back but no temperature. Any ideas on what to do next?
Thank you in advance.

Ernie

[LittleGazoo]

Currently Humminbird states their business decision is to not allocate available resources along with company and product priorities.
So Solix user safety is ?????.

Solix G1 & G2(and probably G3) users need to be aware that Solix code uses Display-Scrubbing to remove track-points. This Display-Scrubbing code has a serious and dangerous software bug which incorrectly removes Apex-Track-Points in large tracks which results in the track path to be wrong. So be aware that Solix tracks can be dangerously off-course.

Now I have built a lot of tracks for various third-parties and I pretty well know how to workaround Humminbird flaws, but Solix has really made it a major PITA.

Here are some examples. Gold track is the Solix scrubbed track, Purple is the correct track.

[SLYDoggie]

A new Solix SW Update 3.890 was made available on the Humminbird Software Update site today. Here are the details:

Software Update - SOLIX Series v. 3.890

Released 12/07/2020
Software Description

PLEASE NOTE:

• This software update is not compatible with ONIX models. If you update to this software on your SOLIX from 3.350 or older, your unit will no longer be compatible over the Ethernet network with ONIX.
• Software version 3.500 or greater must be installed prior to 3.890. 3.500 is part of this zipped file. Once you unzip the file, you will need to follow these INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO UPDATE TO V. 3.500 BEFORE updating to 3.890, below. No damage will occur if 3.500 or greater is not installed, but the update will not be successful.
• Once 3.890 is installed, the factory recovery will be updated to 3.890.
• You will not be able to recover back to previous software versions.
• The defaults will be restored when 3.890 is installed.

Affected Models:

• 411050-1 - SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
• 411040-1 - SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
• 411030-1 - SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
• 411020-1 - SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
• 411010-1 - SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
• 411000-1 - SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
• 410420-1 - SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS
• 410410-1 - SOLIX 15 CHIRP GPS
• 410400-1 - SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS
• 410390-1 - SOLIX 12 CHIRP GPS
• 410490-1 - SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS
• 410470-1 - SOLIX 10 CHIRP GPS

Updated Features:

• Added support for networking with new SOLIX G3 Models (All SOLIX).
• Minn Kota RAPTOR Stomp Switch Device List Support (All SOLIX).
• Moved Sonar Range up in the UI so that it is more accessible (All SOLIX).
• Added negative 2D sonar sensitivities for greater control over the 2D return (All SOLIX).
• Changed the name of the “Default” waypoint marking mode to “Quick Mark” (All SOLIX).

General Fixes:

Chart:

• Fixed an issue that was causing Navionics Auto-Routing to not function correctly.
• Fixed an issue with Autochart Live visibility and transparency.
• Fixed an issue where the zoom key and encoder knob would cause chart to continuously zoom in and out.
• Fixed several issues with SmartStrike search results.
• Fixed several issues with Coastmaster navigation icons.
• Fixed several Navionics UI issues.
• Fixed several issues where navigation readouts were not clearing after navigation was cancelled.
• Fixed an issue where occasionally the chart cursor would not have valid x/y coordinates.

Bluetooth

• Improved Bluetooth reliability by only allowing one paired and connected device at a time.
• Fixed several issues with incoming call notifications.
• Fixed an issue with disconnected phone status.

NMEA 2000

• Fixed an issue receiving data from various NMEA 2000 devices caused by having multiple NMEA 2000 drops connected to SOLIX units on the same Ethernet network.
• Fixed an issue receiving fuel data over Ethernet vs. via NMEA 2000 caused by having multiple NMEA 2000 drops connected to SOLIX units on the same Ethernet network.
• Fixed an issue where NMEA 2000 would not reconnect after rebooting a SOLIX unit.

RADAR

• Fixed an issue where RADAR Range Sync was not working.
• Fixed an issue where the RADAR background colors were incorrectly changing when the RADAR color palette was changed.
• Fixed an issue with adjusting RADAR Sector and Circle Guard Zone adjustment.

SONAR

• Fixed a performance issue with Side Imaging Range adjustment.
• Fixed an issue where sonar views would not display correctly after changing views or minimizing/normalizing a view.
• Fixed an issue where digital depth was not tracking correctly while using certain Airmar transducers.
• Fixed an issue where MEGA 360 detection would fail after multiple transducer type changes.
• Fixed a ping rate issue caused by setting the Water Type to Salt Water.
• Fixed an issue where restoring CHIRP settings would set the default sonar frequencies to the wrong values.
• Fixed an issue where manually configuring an Airmar transducer would default sonar frequencies to the wrong values.
• Fixed an issue with several SI and MSI transducers that were defaulting sonar frequencies to the wrong values.
• Fixed an issue where marking a waypoint on MEGA 360 when no sonar data is present would mark a waypoint at 0/0 coordinates.

SYSTEM

• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by restarting units.
• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by extended usage.
• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by adding a new unit to the network.
• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by inserting or removing SD cards.
• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by RADAR.
• Fixed an Ethernet networking issue caused by i-Pilot Link.
• Fixed several networking issues caused by prior networking sync failures.
• Fixed several general networking reliability and usability issues.
• Fixed several touchscreen performance and reliability issues.

Software Prerequisites

• You will need:
  
  • software version 3.500 or later (see note at top of this page)
  • a working MMC/SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and
  • a formatted 32GB Class 10 or MMC/SD card

[bobcoy]

WOW that is a bunch of items. I am gonna be busy for a couple weeks before I can update. Let me know how it goes! Bob

[SLYDoggie]

Currently, the file appears to be corrupted. Multiple people, myself included, are not able to extract the zip file. It bombs out when trying to extract the Unified 3.890 file... Of course, the most important of the files in the zip file. Will reach out to Humminbird in the morning. Also tried the FishSmart App but the update isn't showing up on it yet.

[Wayne P.]

Currently, the file appears to be corrupted. Multiple people, myself included, are not able to extract the zip file. It bombs out when trying to extract the Unified 3.890 file... Of course, the most important of the files in the zip file. Will reach out to Humminbird in the morning. Also tried the FishSmart App but the update isn't showing up on it yet.

Already taken care of.

[SLYDoggie]

Yep, it looks like Humminbird has pulled the update off the web site. Will watch for a corrected one to be put back up.

[SLYDoggie]

The Solix software update is back live and available for download.

[bobcoy]

New to me Solix updated manual. 3 EN_C
Have not scoured for new stuff yet. Anyone else? I may be late to the party.
Same for ipilot link for Apex/Solix. _C Bob

[Cestratton]

I have not done anything to my Onix DI 10 touch other than use it fishing in a while so I have forgotten a bit. Last night I was playing on simulator mode and when I exited out I had to reset all of my measurements, it is the international model so everything is metric out of the box. I also lost my custom views. It's almost as if I did a factory reset. Is that normal?

[SLYDoggie]

New to me Solix updated manual. 3 EN_C
Have not scoured for new stuff yet. Anyone else? I may be late to the party.
Same for ipilot link for Apex/Solix. _C Bob

I blew through the new Solix G1/G2/G3 Manual when it was first posted several weeks ago but also didn't see any new "stuff".

[bobcoy]

Nothing about remotes not working? Hopefully just an update glitch. The first edition something is included they seem to concentrate on physical things for installation. Not the operational differences. They will catch up about the time for a new model.

[Olecrosseyes]

Just touching base gents,

Got my Solix 12 and 15 Gen 2's out with the Ulterra blue tooth from its winter nap.
3.75 I believe was the last update I installed before they went to bed.

Is the 3.890 file a good to go? Heading out in 10 days for a week.