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inReach Messenger Firmware Update Release Notes
The inReach Messenger firmware updates provide inReach® satellite communicators with new features and capabilities. The inReach Messenger can receive firmware updates thru the Garmin Express™ application or the Garmin Messenger™ app. For more information on updating the inReach Messenger firmware, see – Updating the Software on Your inReach Messenger.
v4.05 May 15th, 2025
Improved message thread performance
Updated inReach Weather to a single request type
Removed Facebook and Twitter support
v4.04 August 8th, 2024
Added support for declaring SOS from charge mode
Fixed issue with weather widget after deleting forecast from the Garmin Messenger app
Fixed potential issue where units may freeze or reboot
Fixed date not showing on home screen
Fixed erroneous weather request failures in the Garmin Messenger app
v4.01 November 28th, 2023
Added option to choose between GPS modes
Added too hot/cold to charge icons
Added SOS tracking page
Fixed SOS countdown breaking backlight setting
Fixed the plan details page not updating when you change your inReach subscription plan
Fixed SOS key preventing a device shutdown
Fixed quick text list not updating
Fixed shutdown when requesting update for a saved waypoint
Fixed shutdown when pressing the SOS button while on the SOS cancel prompt
v3.52 September 15th, 2023
Fixed issue where language/font files can be deleted when performing secure delete
v3.51 May 17th, 2023
Fixed several issues with potential shutdowns on the power menu, message banner, inReach texts, etc.
Fixed crash replying to popup message
Fixed issue with inReach tracking reporting direction incorrectly
Added left/right arrows to home screen
Fixed issue with inReach Remote threads displaying the wrong contact
v3.30 December 2nd, 2022
Fixed an issue where device may not show 100% when charging
v3.20 November 3rd, 2022
Added TracBack item to main menu
Added support for multiple weather locations
Added support for group messages over inReach
Added support for showing battery status in connected apps
Added temperature alerts when conditions are too cold or hot
Updated bluetooth pairing flow
Updated Mass Storage references to MTP
Updated to block SW update with low battery
Updated Check-in UI when not synced
Fixed issues sending SOS messages from devices that don't know they are activated
Fixed issues with message banners messing up SOS countdown
Fixed possible stability issues related to message banners
Fixed issue where Trouble Sending banner could freeze device
Fixed issue with message received tone playing erroneously
Fixed possible issue sending inReach messages with no location data
Fixed display name issues for check-in contacts
Fixed course data layout on message details page
Fixed weather behind schedule cancellation
Fixed possible shutdown displaying confirmation dialogs
Fixed possible shutdown on language setup page
Fixed extra tone when holding power key during power-down
Fixed possible garbage characters in check in recipient names
Fixed status page to update temperature status icons correctly
Fixed possible message banners during power-down
Fixed language change to correctly update app
Fixed incorrect 'Pair Phone' option in app settings
Fixed incorrectly displaying not enough filesystem space when updating remote software
Fixed message details to use friendly names for senders and recipients
Fixed possible flickering on message threads
Fixed possible issue where Bluetooth pairing page would erroneously report pairing success
Fixed units being reset during software update
Improved reverse charging performance