Inreach update ?

[SandyCreek]

Has anyone had trouble updating their Inreach mini? I tried my MacBook and pc but neither can locate my Inreach on the garmin express app. I can still use it but wanted to update it before I head out Tuesday

 

[cnelk]

Be sure to update your Inreach Sync and Firmware!

A quick reminder to update your InReach unit. Its been awhile since Ive done an update/sync on my computer with the unit. I found out my sync firmware was outdated and had do uninstall the old download, do a restart, and reinstall the new one. It took a bit of time to complete everything but...

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[11boo]

Mine worked on a PC, but took a few tries. I think I had to delete and reload the Garmin end on the pc. Took an hour, grrrr.

 

[Venom One]

I haven't had any issues. The current version is 3.80.

Does your computer recognize the device? It should show up as a drive. Mine looks like this:


If so, the problem lies with Garmin Express and you might try uninstalling and reinstalling Garmin Express.
If your computer doesn't recognize the Mini, I'd try a different PC or a different USB cable.

 

[SandyCreek]

Thanks for the replies guys. Took 4 different usb cables but I finally got one to work on my pc. Still doesn’t work on my Mac. Strange but I got it updated at least

 

[coloyooper]

Need to make sure you’re using a “data transfer” cable and not just a power cable. I had this issue recently and it was a major PITA until I found one that worked.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Need to make sure you’re using a “data transfer” cable and not just a power cable. I had this issue recently and it was a major PITA until I found one that worked.

I had the same issue recently. Restarted the computer and inReach multiple times and uninstalled/reinstalled the sync software to no avail before discovering that it was the stupid cable that was keeping the computer from recognizing the inReach.

 

[LaHunter]

I haven't had any issues. The current version is 3.80.

Does your computer recognize the device? It should show up as a drive. Mine looks like this:
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If so, the problem lies with Garmin Express and you might try uninstalling and reinstalling Garmin Express.
If your computer doesn't recognize the Mini, I'd try a different PC or a different USB cable.

Version 3.8 is specific for the mini, I am assuming? I have an the S.E. and I think my updated firmware version is 3.4 after syncing.

 

[Venom One]

Version 3.8 is specific for the mini, I am assuming? I have an the S.E. and I think my updated firmware version is 3.4 after syncing.

Yes, it looks like they're separate versions. Garmin's site shows the latest SE version as 3.2. from what I found.

inReach SE/Explorer Firmware Update Release Notes | Garmin Customer Support

Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.

support.garmin.com

 

[ElDiablito]

I had the same issue recently. Restarted the computer and inReach multiple times and uninstalled/reinstalled the sync software to no avail before discovering that it was the stupid cable that was keeping the computer from recognizing the inReach.

Same

 

[MuleDeerMike]

My advice for updating an Inreach would be don't wait until the night before.

 

[bgipson]

Started mine up for the first time since last spring and it was charging slow as hell (~20% a day) so I was glad when Garmin told me it just needed an update to sort things out. Fixed it right up last night with the update.

 

[Wtwallin]

Am having issues too, glad it's not just me. Thanks for the tips.

 

[Hnttillmt]

I’m pretty close to throwing my in reach in the toilet. I’m no where near tech savvy enough for that headache. I’m not totally illiterate but I feel like you really have to be into tech to be proficient with it. My wife who is a lot more savvy than me and has several of there watches really struggled to get it working last year. A buddy who has a masters in engineering gave up after 30 minutes. I’ve had the thing for three years and sent a total of 1 test txt on it. I tried a couple nights ago to log into my account to activate my account or subscription or whatever they call it. Couldn’t even do that.

 

[Aces11]

I reactivated mine for the season and I received a text on it saying it received an update automatically.

 

[danwolf]

I had the same issue last year updating with my mac. Ended up updating with a pc and after several attempts it finally worked.


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[mtnobsessed]

Updated mine a couple weeks ago. Garmin express app updated first then I updated mini after with .no issues

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[11boo]

Don’t forget to check your OnX or any mapping programs too.

And while I’m preaching, my phone was a older IPhone 8. On board memory was maxed out, and even tho my OnX worked at home, unknown to me, it was working off “the cloud”. An off grid scouting trip showed the only cloud was in the sky, thus OnX would not work. An upgrade to a iPhone 13 with a ton of memory fixed me up.

 

[danwolf]

Don’t forget to check your OnX or any mapping programs too.

And while I’m preaching, my phone was a older IPhone 8. On board memory was maxed out, and even tho my OnX worked at home, unknown to me, it was working off “the cloud”. An off grid scouting trip showed the only cloud was in the sky, thus OnX would not work. An upgrade to a iPhone 13 with a ton of memory fixed me up.

true, i half the reason i upgrade phones often is to get a bigger one so I can save enough maps in onx.