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Installing the Latest Software Updates to Your Legacy Outdoor Handheld

Software for your handheld should be kept up-to-date to take advantage of improvements and bug fixes. Updates are free and easy to install.

To update your software, the Garmin WebUpdater program will need to be downloaded and installed. WebUpdater checks for software updates each time you connect your handheld to the computer and launch the program.

NOTE: Serial port devices can also be updated using WebUpdater, but they are not compatible with Windows 10 and newer, or Mac computers. They also require cables and cable drivers that we no longer have or support.


List of Serial Port Handheld Devices

  • eTrex® and eTrex® H
  • eTrex Camo®
  • eTrex Legend®
  • eTrex Mariner®
  • eTrex Summit®
  • eTrex Venture®
  • eTrex Vista®
  • Foretrex® 101 and Foretrex® 201
  • Geko 201 and 301
  • Rino® 110, 120, and 130 radios
  • GPS 72 and 76
  • GPSMAP® 76 and 76S
  • GPS 12, 12MAP, 12CX, and 12XL
  • GPS II™, II+, GPS III®, III+, and GPS V™ navigators


Updating Your Legacy Outdoor Handheld with WebUpdater


Windows

1.You need WebUpdater installed on your computer first. If you already have WebUpdater installed, skip this step.

Download WebUpdater

2.

Connect your Garmin to the computer with the appropriate USB cable.

NOTE: Avoid using USB 3.0 ports when updating a collar.

Mini USB CableMicro USB CableCable Connected Between Device and LaptopCable Inserted in Desktop Tower
Mini USB CableMicro USB CableLaptopDesktop
3.


WebUpdater will be launched during the installation process. If you already had WebUpdater installed, launch WebUpdater.

TIP: Either double-click the WebUpdater shortcut on the desktop (if available), or search for WebUpdater in your Start menu.

Windows WebUpdater Icon
4.Select the desired Garmin device from the drop-down menu, or click Find Device if your device is not listed. Click Next. Select a Device Screen
5.WebUpdater will display the available updates. Click Next through the following pages to review the software release notes, software change history, and license agreement.Available Updates Screen
6.Check the box to agree to the license agreement terms, and then click Next to begin the update process.License Agreements Screen
7. Once the update starts, WebUpdater will display the current progress.Progress of Updates Installing
8.

After installing the main update file, WebUpdater will prompt you to check for any additional updates. Click Next.

Additional Updates Screen
9.

If additional updates are available, click the checkbox next to the desired updates and click Next to install them. Once complete, click Finish.


If no additional updates were found, click Finish.

List of Additional Updates Additional Updates Selection Confirmation


No Additional Updates Found

 10. 

Once complete, disconnect your Garmin from the computer and power it on to make sure the software updates installed successfully.



Mac

1.You need to have WebUpdater installed on your computer first. If you already have WebUpdater installed, skip this step.

Download WebUpdater

2.

Connect your Garmin to the computer with the appropriate USB cable.

NOTE: Avoid using USB 3.0 ports when updating a collar.

Mini USB CableMicro USB CableCable Connected Between Device and LaptopCable Inserted in Desktop Tower
Mini USB CableMicro USB CableLaptopDesktop
3.


WebUpdater will be launched during the installation process. If you already had WebUpdater installed, launch WebUpdater.

TIP: WebUpdater can be found in the Applications folder in Finder.

Mac WebUpdater Icon
4.Select the desired Garmin device from the drop-down menu, or click Find Device if your device is not listed. Click Update. Select a Device Screen
5.Review the license agreement, and click Agree to begin the update process.License Agreements Screen
6.Once the update starts, WebUpdater will display the current progress.Progress of Updates Installing
7. 

Once complete, WebUpdater will display a message that your Garmin has the latest software.

If additional updates are available, continue to the steps below. If no additional updates were found, the update process is complete.

Updates Complete Screen
8.Select any desired additional updates and click Update.Additional Update List
9.Review the license agreement and click Agree to continue.

License Agreement Screen

10.Wait while the additional updates install.

 Progress of Updates Installing


11.Once the additional updates are finished, click Done.

Update Confirmation Screen

 12. 

Once complete, disconnect your Garmin from the computer and power it on to make sure the software updates installed successfully.




Looking for Something Else?

To backup or view waypoints, routes or tracks on your computer, download our BaseCamp™ program.

For serial port devices, review BaseCamp™ Compatibility with Legacy Garmin Devices as you will need to use MapSource® software instead.

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