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GPSMAP 66 Firmware Update 7.20 released 12MAR21:

Changes made from version 6.00 to 7.20:

• Fixed possible shutdown when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote.

• Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync.

• Fixed an issue where certain submenus could be draws off screen.

• Fixed issue setting custom waypoint offsets using filename.

• Fixed possible issues that casued the main menu to draw over the current page.

• Fixed possible shutdown related to BirdsEye direct downloads.

• Fixed possible issue getting stuck on a page after powerup.

• Fixed possible issues with postal code searches.

• Fixed issue where proximity alerts would only alert once.

• Fixed missing alerts from points loaded using POI loader tool.

• Fixed adding hidden SSID networks.

• Fixed possible issues with time restricted speed limits.

• Fixed navigation to a geocache to always continue until ended by user.

• Fixed geocache file list to wrap.

• Fixed some issues with geocache photos.

• Fixed issue where certain pages could incorrectly appear to have tabs.

• Fixed issue where fit activities could be missing start time data.

• Fixed issue where bearing line would not appear on map in CDI compass mode.

• Improved recent finds list to include navigation started from the map.

• Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.

• Improved round trip routing setup experience.

This update is being released in stages via Garmin Express, and should be available to everyone soon.

Please report your observations here!

Connecting to hidden wifi works now, resolving one or two of the issues/crashes on the common issues page.

Issue 115 seems to be corrected, after entering suffix 0000, the unit shows 0001, instead of 10000.

Thank you for those reports 987!

987 wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:52 pm Issue 115 seems to be corrected, after entering suffix 0000, the unit shows 0001, instead of 10000.

I can't belive, that they fixed that

Is there any update from whiter to support jnx.
I know, he leaved us, but maybe there is a follower.
Google did not help therefore

I've noticed that statistics (like total time, distance, ascent, descent, etc..) are not stored anymore in the .gpx file. Can anyone confirm? They were saved at least up to 4.20 and probably removed with 6.00. I have no experience with versions in between.

g66 wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 6:28 am Is there any update from whiter to support jnx.
I know, he leaved us, but maybe there is a follower.
Google did not help therefore

Look Here.

Great - solved my problem - thank you very much !!!
Works perfect!

New problem - looking for patched 7.60
Can anyone send me a link to the new file?