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inReach SE/Explorer Firmware Update Release Notes

The inReach SE® and inReach Explorer® Firmware Updates provide inReach® satellite communicators with new features and capabilities. For instructions on updating the device review the Related FAQs at the bottom of the page .

Firmware 3.2 (635904) - Released March 31st, 2022

New

  • Added support for forwarding text messages
  • Added support for updating the address of a message received from an unknown address
  • Added support for retrying weather requests
  • Added new unit settings for the wind speed shown in weather forecasts

Updated

  • Updated world magnetic model for improved magnetic declination calculations

Fixes

  • Fixed issue with data use counts not resetting at the start of a new year
  • Fixed issue with check page not updating properly when a check completes
  • Fixed issue with occasionally failing to complete a Mail Check
  • Fixed display issue on the tracking page when moving interval is set to off
  • Fixed issue with displaying incorrect UTM zone letters in the southern hemisphere
  • Fixed issue with entering or editing UTM coordinates that are near the equator
  • Fixed issues with editing and displaying UTM/UPS and USNG/MGRS coordinates in the polar regions
  • Fixed potential issue with weather requests not completing for locations saved from My Location
  • Fixed potential issue with available tracking intervals being incorrect after checking for a Plan Update
  • Fixed issue with incorrectly showing a low battery warning on the activation page


Firmware 2.16 - Released August 10th, 2017

New

  • Improved UI performance
  • New quick links in messages threads for SMS and email address sent to the device

Firmware 2.15 - Released December 16th, 2016

New

  • Multiple improvements to Weather
  • Updated URLs for website
  • Added user's inReach Address to the About page

Fixes

  • Display should now always stay on during activation

Firmware 2.14 - Released October 6th, 2016

New

  • New splash screen to remind users the device needs active service for full functionality
  • Basic and Premium weather provider name changed to "Dark Sky".  The forecasts are the same.

Firmware 2.13 - Released August 16, 2016

New Features

  • Updated World Magnetic Model
  • New weather condition icon for forecasts with clear skies and a slight chance of rain

Fixes

  • Improved Lock Screen behavior

Firmware 2.12 - Released June 2nd, 2016

New Features

  • Enterprise Accounts - Device will now always reboot and send a confirmation message after receiving device commands or profiles via an Iridium message

Fixes

  • Resolved issue when using Auto Track When On and Extended Tracking features at the same time
  • Improvements to the activation and Suspension processes on the device
  • Various minor UI fixes

Firmware 2.11 - Released April 27, 2016

New Features

  • Weather is here!
    • Receive satellite weather forecasts directly on your inReach anywhere in the world
    • Detailed land and marine weather data available for your current location, a waypoint, or by manually entering coordinates
    • Pair with Earthmate for easy-to-read, full-size forecast graphics
  • Significant performance improvements when sending multiple messages or track points

Fixes

  • Improved activation process when device may take longer than 15 minutes to activate
  • Fixed issues where receiving messages may have been delayed when inReach is Logging only
  • Fixed issue with the “Auto Off w/out External” setting and the device being under 25% charged
  • Extra confirmation dialog now displays when canceling SOS by holding down the button

Firmware 2.10 Update #2 - Released February 19, 2016

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.10.69885 under Settings > About this Device.

New Features

  • Screen Brightness default changed from 50% to 100%
  • Listen Interval default changed from 20 minutes to 10 minutes

Firmware 2.10 Update #1 - Released December 11, 2015

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.10.67008 under Settings > About this Device.

New Features

  • Added all new Team Tracking support for Enterprise users. Create teams of up to 50 devices and see the location for all other inReach devices on paired Android / iOS apps even when disconnected from WiFi or cellular service!

Fixes

  • Solved issue which may have led to lower than expected battery life

Firmware 2.10 - Released December 9, 2015

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.10.66122 under Settings > About this Device.

New Features

  • Reduced length of time Preset Message button needs to be held to access Preset menu option
  • Improved backlight behavior during SOS events
  • Increased screen timeout for power on confirmation
  • Power button can now be pressed and held to confirm Power On selection
  • Presing and holding Power button when Power Off menu is visible no longer resets the menu

Fixes

  • Addressed rare issue where the Help menu icon could be missing
  • Fixed Lock Screen timeout issue while the screen was still being used
  • Fixed issue where messages could be delivered out of order if they were created when the inReach did not have a GPS fix

Firmware 2.8 Update #1 - Released September 3, 2015

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.8.58246 under Settings > About this Device.

Fixes

  • Allows users to turn the Send Interval to OFF so Explorer users can record a GPS log without sending Track Points
  • Changed Tracking “Start Sending” button to “Start”
  • Fixed display errors of specific lines on the Explorer Map display
  • Fixed issue on the Location page where the lat/long were not entirely visible in rare cases

Firmware 2.8 - Released August 6, 2015

New Features

  • Faster message/track point sending. The inReach will spend less time between sending attempts to improve throughput.
  • Wireless Sync – When used in range of a cellular data or WiFi connection an installation of the Earthmate mobile app paired with and connected to an inReach will Sync contacts and messages from the explore.delorme.com account associated with the paired inReach to the app. The changes are then Synced wirelessly via Bluetooth to the inReach device.
    Note:  Use of inReach Desktop Sync is still available at any time and required to perform inReach firmware updates.

Fixes

  • Data Use page correctly counts Locate Request and Locate Response as Track Points
  • Fixed rare Map issue when panning over very dense data
  • Updated text for reversing a route on the inReach Explorer
  • Fixed issue where navigating towards an edited waypoint may fail to send a message to the server
  • Resolved issue with Settings -> Messages -> Listen Interval -> Continuous
  • Prevent rare situation where the inReach may send the same message multiple times
  • Fixed issue where "Ring until message is read" option did not ring continuously if device was viewing associated message thread

Firmware 2.7 - Released January 16, 2015

New Features

  • Faster Bluetooth data transfers between inReach and the Earthmate application

Fixes

  • Text change in the Activation Wizard so it matches the website
  • Various Bluetooth fixes to ensure data is transferred more reliably after disconnects or when dealing with navigation features
  • Fixed rare issue where a sent message could fail to display on the inReach if it was sent from a paired device
  • Explorer - GPS now remains on for a short period of time after the "You've arrived at your destination" screen appears
  • Explorer - Waypoints list will honor the user's selection for True or Magnetic North in Settings
  • Bluetooth will properly remain off if you enable Extended Tracking while connected

Firmware 2.6.5 - Released November 7, 2014

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.6.34915 under Settings > About this Device.

Fixes

  • Bluetooth will properly remain off if you enable Extended Tracking while connected
  • If a paired and connected mobile device and the inReach are both Synced the inReach screen will display Quick Text message content from the paired device

Firmware 2.6.4 - Released October 24, 2014

Note: This firmware displays as Firmware Version 2.6.34147 under Settings > About this Device.

New Features

  • Support for Navigation features in the Android and iOS mobile applications
  • SOS warning alarm will not make noise if the inReach is muted
  • Improved performance for larger message threads

Firmware 2.6.3 - Released September 26, 2014

New Features

  • New Extended Tracking setting for greatly increased battery life on devices used primarily for tracking. You can enabled this under Settings -> Tracking. Once enabled, certain features will be disabled to ensure you get maximum battery life.
  • Devices will now automatically send a mailbox check if it has not been used for 6 or more hours
  • Explorer - Waypoints within ~10 meters of a route are now considered part of the route. The Distance field on the Compass and Map page will display the distance to the next waypoint. The Route field on the Waypoint page will display the name of the next waypoint.

Firmware 2.6.2 - Released July 3, 2014

New Features

  • Explorer and SE - Setting added to leave the screen on when device is connect to external power source. You can find this in Settings -> Display -> Always On w/Ext Power

Firmware 2.6.1 - Released May 21, 2014

New Features

  • Explorer and SE - Over the air Activation and Plan Details Update process improved!
  • Explorer and SE - GPS will remain on when the screen is on.  This should improve GPS fix when messaging.
  • Explorer - Map will default to a previous location when the GPS is getting a fix. 
  • Explorer - You can Sync routes from the website to the Explorer and navigate the routes or view details of them
    • Routes will always show on the map, you can toggle these off by going into the Routes page, click on the route, then uncheck the box.
  • Explorer - Added an option to Navigate to the start of a Route

Fixes

  • Explorer and SE - Enterprise devices will have Social feature disabled by default
  • Explorer - Change the "You've arrived at [Destination]" message to "Arriving at [Destination]" and it plays the sound earlier
  • Explorer - Fixed cases where the GPS log time and the sent track point time were slightly off
  • Explorer - Waypoint list sorts by distance correctly
  • Explorer - The Explorer will log less points when not moving 
  • Explorer - Pressing X while navigating will bring you back to the Map instead of through stale dialogs
  • Explorer - Enhanced speed of GPS log clearing and Factory reset
  • Explorer - Improved accuracy of Moving Average
  • Explorer - Yellow sent track point dots on the Map will now draw correctly on the GPS log line instead of under it

Firmware 2.5 - Released March 24, 2014

New Features

  • inReach SE now supports no contract Freedom Plans
  • Data Use page updated to display plan details about message counts, plan information, and renewal dates
    • Data use can be updated by selecting Plan Details -> Check for Updates
  • Powering on the inReach now has a second confirmation step to prevent accidental power usage. To power on the inReach press and hold ENTER, then press the left arrow to select Unlock and tap ENTER again
  • New screen lock to prevent accidental button presses when the inReach is in a pack or pocket.  This option can be disabled in Settings -> Display -> Screen Lock
  • SOS behavior updated as follows:
    • Alert sound plays during the SOS countdown
    • Status bar will flash red SOS IN PROGRESS text while the inReach is in SOS mode
    • If you receive a message from Emergency Services, the inReach will beep until you read the message
    • SOS tracking intervals updated to send a point every 1 minute for the first 10 minutes, then send another point every 10 minutes if you are moving or 30 minutes if you are stationary
  • Keyboard accent characters now display in orange. To display available accent characters press and hold ENTER on a character identified with a mark in the upper right corner. Press ENTER to choose an accented character or X to revert to the keyboard.
  • Help documentation on the inReach has been updated to reflect new functionality and updates

Fixes

  • The inReach SE is now less likely to create duplicate contacts when the same SMS number is formatted differently
  • Free messages sent to or received from test@delorme.com will not increment the message counter on the inReach
  • Predictive text will now work on forms for enterprise customers (contact your DeLorme sales representative for more information)

Firmware 2.4 Update #1 - Released February 4, 2014

Fixes

  • Fixed issue where an incorrect icon may have been displayed next to old messages
  • Resolved problem caused by sending and deleting certain messages when no signal was present

Firmware 2.4 - Released December 17, 2013

New Features

  • New Location page
    • The Location page will show current GPS position, speed, course, elevation, and GPS accuracy of inReach SE
    • The inReach SE GPS is active any time Location page is displayed and the screen is illuminated
    • GPS location information can be shared via a message by clicking a button at the bottom of the Location page
  • BoatU.S. page added to the SE for BoatU.S. customers
    • The BoatU.S. page allows for two way messaging between the user and BoatU.S. response teams
    • After activating BoatU.S. on an Explore account, Sync the inReach SE to enable the icon to show on the Home Screen
  • Volume of all device sounds is louder
  • A new option to have a notification sound play continuously until a newly received message is read is now available inSettings -> Messages
  • Synced addresses will work better so you can type more characters into messages
    • This works with the updated Earthmate app for iOS and Android
  • Activating an inReach SE will add the inReach address of your inReach SE (@inreach.delorme.com address) to the Contacts page
  • Updated Help document on the SE regarding "Syncing with the Explore Site"
  • New options for custom data collection forms are available for Enterprise customers 

Fixes

  • High temperature warning message will only display once per power cycle. The exclamation mark in the status bar will continue to display if the device is hot
  • Fixed issue where the bottom of some text was being cut off on the Preset messages page
  • Powering off an inReach SE will play a sound when the lock screen appears, and another sound when the device powers off
  • Daylight Saving setting is now ignored when UTC time is being used
  • Tracking behavior improved in some situations
  • Fixed issue where the Preset message page could display when the SE was in another activity

Firmware 2.3 - Released September 26, 2013

Fixes

  • Updated Bluetooth functionality
  • Various performance improvements

Firmware 2.2 - Released September 6, 2013

Fixes

  • Various stability improvements

Firmware 2.1 - Released July 26, 2013

New Features

  • SEs can now sync addresses, Quick Text messages and other data with the Explore website

Fixes

  • Battery profile updated to act more consistent at low battery readings
  • International SMS messaging should work correctly with 10 digit numbers
  • Improved USB reliability when updating firmware using a Mac
  • Improved behavior when disconnecting from external power

Firmware 2.0 Update 1 - Released May 20, 2013

New Features

  • Message read and unread status syncs over Bluetooth connection
  • If Bluetooth is off and a user tries to pair, the SE will enable Bluetooth
  • Screen brightness values are now better distributed and the screen can get darker at the lowest setting
  • Options for device power on or off when power is connected or disconnected

Fixes

  • Improved performance of GPS chipset
  • Multi-byte characters display correctly in the message bubbles (ex. Cyrillic)
  • Deleting all fields from a contact now deletes the contact
  • inReach SE will no longer reboot when sitting at the edge of Bluetooth connectivity
  • Charge percentage indicator is now always displayed in white text
  • Text prediction will not try to predict full first and last name when attempting to enter only a first name
  • Network registration works correctly if you travel a long distance between receiving messages
  • Message status icon updates when resending a failed message
  • "Do you want to discard changes" message now shows up only at the correct times
  • Battery warning will not display during a SOS countdown
  • 100% sound volume no longer sounds like 40% volume


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