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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