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Updating Firmware and Syncing Account Changes to an Original inReach Device

The inReach® Sync application provides firmware updates to upgrade your inReach for PN-60w, inReach for Android, or inReach for Smartphones device with additional features and capabilities.

The inReach Sync application should also be used after making any changes to your Garmin Explore™ website account (such as changing your plan, Contacts, or Check-in/Preset messages).

NOTE: inReach Sync cannot be installed to an Android or iOS phone or tablet. For a list of compatible Windows and Mac operating systems, see - inReach Sync Compatibility.

Select an option below for help with installing and using the inReach sync program

inReach Sync for Windows 

Current Version of inReach Sync for Windows: 1.4.47.4776   


Installing inReach Sync for Windows

  1. Log in at explore.garmin.com

    Sign In for Explore Website

  2. Select Plans & Devices.

    inReach Account Tabs

  3. Select Sync & Update.


  4. Select Windows or Mac to start the download.

    Red Arrow Pointing to Windows or Mac

  5. Locate the download on your computer and run it.

    NOTE: On Windows, the file will usually be located in your Downloads folder.

  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Using inReach Sync for Windows

  1. Plug the inReach into the computer.

  2. Launch inReach Sync from the computer.

    Opening inReach Sync on a Windows or Mac Computer

    inReach Sync Symbol

  3. Log in to inReach Sync with the e-mail address associated with the inReach device.

  4. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to put the inReach device into update mode, then select OK.

    Update Mode Prompt

  5. Select Sync if inReach Sync does not automatically begin syncing.

    IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect, power off, or make any changes to the inReach communicator during the update.

    inReach Sync Program Starting

  6. Close inReach Sync when the sync completes.

    inReach Sync Program Updates Completed

inReach Sync for Mac 

Current Version of inReach Sync for Mac: 1.5.510932


Installing inReach Sync for Mac

  1. Log in at explore.garmin.com

    Explore Website Sign In Option

  2. Select Plans & Devices.

    Plans and Devices Tab on Explore Website

  3. Select Sync & Update.

  4. Select Windows or Mac to start the download.

    Red Arrow Pointing to Windows or Mac

  5. Locate the download on your computer and run it.

    NOTE: On Mac, the file should appear on your desktop.

  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.


Using inReach Sync for Mac

  1. Plug the inReach into the computer.

  2. Launch inReach Sync from the computer.

    Opening inReach Sync on a Windows or Mac Computer

    inReach Sync Symbol

  3. Log in to inReach Sync with the e-mail address associated with the inReach device.

  4. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to put the inReach device into update mode, then select OK.

    Update Mode Prompt

  5. Select Sync if inReach Sync does not automatically begin syncing.

    IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect, power off, or make any changes to the inReach communicator during the update.

    inReach Sync Program Starting

  6. Close inReach Sync when the sync completes.

    inReach Sync Program Updates Completed

See Related for firmware update notes on the latest firmware available for the inReach for PN-60w, inReach for Android, or inReach for Smartphones.

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