inReach Messenger Plus Firmware Update Release Notes

Firmware updates for the inReach® Messenger Plus satellite communicator provide new features and capabilities. The inReach Messenger Plus can receive firmware updates thru the Garmin Express™ application, the Garmin Messenger™ app, or the Garmin Explore™ app. For more information on updating the inReach Messenger Plus firmware, see – Updating the Software on Your inReach Messenger Plus.

v6.05 February 14th, 2025

• Added ability to rename verified inReach Remote devices

• Added ability to resend a failed message from paired app

• Added new menu option to check for software updates

• Added additional translations

• Improved TracBack navigation

• Improved scrollbar contrast

• Improved software update handling with low memory

• Improved software update prompt to default to yes

• Fixed overlapping text on marine weather

• Fixed incorrect time on trackpoints

v5.02 November 1st, 2024

• Added support for selecting multiple contacts when composing new messages

• Improved data usage bars

• Fixed issues with characters in some fonts

• Fixed issue with incorrect conversation preview message

• Fixed issue with uncontrolled shutdowns at low battery

• Fixed possible issue with rapid battery drain during reverse charging

v4.09 September 19th, 2024

• Fixed potential issues receiving large photo and voice messages

v4.08 September 12th, 2024

• Fixed inReach Remote disabling after MTP or charge mode

• Fixed erroneous rejection of inReach remote verification prompts

v4.07 September 6th, 2024

• Updated weather to a single request type

• Fixed 'unable to reverse charge' prompt displaying too quickly

v4.05 August 26th, 2024

• Added 'charge and send' reverse charging mode

• Added weather hourly details

• Improved message notifications

• Improved message tones for multiple messages received at once

• Improved canceling statuses when downloading media

• Improved spacing on settings menus

• Fixed Explore sync failures

v4.04 August 2nd, 2024

• Added error message when attempting to download an expired attachment

• Improved group message address resolution UI

• Improved SOS button handling during power-down

• Fixed device not reconnecting to phone after crash

• Fixed possible issue with critical battery alert at startup

• Fixed device lockup when plugging in while powering down

• Fixed missing software update notifications