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Locating the Software Version of a Force® Series Trolling Motor
To verify the software version of a Force® Series Trolling Motor, its floating remote and foot pedal, a compatible connected chartplotter or *ActiveCaptain® app must be used. For more information on compatible Garmin chartplotters see the related "Getting Started" FAQ in the Related section below.
Up-to-date software is necessary if features are missing, instructions from support materials, apps, or Product Support are not providing the correct path to a resolution, and to improve overall performance of the equipment.
Current software versions for Garmin trolling motors may be found in the FAQ titled Force® Series Trolling Motor, Remote, and Foot Pedal Software Update.
The software on a Garmin trolling motor is not updated when performing a software update to a Garmin chartplotter. Up-to-date software on a compatible Garmin chartplotter may be required. For more information see the FAQ in the Related section below.
To Locate the Trolling Motor Software Version Using a Chartplotter
Using a compatible GPSMAP® chartplotter1 choose Options > Settings > System > Garmin Devices > Force Trolling Motor the software version display in this menu screen. 1Discontinued chartplotters will have different directions see owner's manual for steps, Finding the Owner's Manual for a Garmin Device
To Locate the Trolling Motor Software Version Using the Floating Remote
On the Force Trolling Motor remote, select Menu
Scroll down and select About
Scroll down to view Software Version
To Locate the Trolling Motor Software Version Using ActiveCaptain
In the ActiveCaptain application, select My Marine Devices
Select Force Trolling Motor
The software version is displayed
| *The ActiveCaptain® app is used to update Garmin trolling motors and compatible Garmin chartplotters. If a registered trolling motor appears in the app, and the app has access to a Wi-Fi network with internet access, and a software update is available, the trolling motor is not up to date. |