Firmware
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Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the eTrex SE.
  • Open 'Settings > About'.
  • The device software version, unit ID, GPS and BLE versions are displayed:

 
 
Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express

      Device updates for your eTrex SE are managed with the Garmin Express computer application.

      • Connect the eTrex SE to your computer using a suitable USB-C cable.
      • Open the Garmin Express application and choose your device from the menu.
      • Select desired updates and follow the prompts as directed to complete installation.
    Explore App

      Device updates for your eTrex SE can also be performed using the Garmin Explore app.

      • Power on the eTrex SE.
      • Open the Explore app on your mobile device.
      • Verify the eTrex SE and the Explore app are connected.
      • Open the 'Devices' tab in the Explore app.
      • Select your device from the menu.
      • Select 'Software Update'.
      • Follow any prompts as directed to install available updates.
    Wireless Updates

      Device updates for your eTrex SE may also be loaded via Bluetooth paired phone.

      • The eTrex SE will periodically check for available updates.
      • Device updates are downloaded seamlessly in the background when available.
      • The eTrex SE will prompt the user to install available updates at the next power-on event.
      • A device update check can also be initiated in Settings > System > Software Updates.
    Manual Updates
      NOTE: Loading older firmware versions will clear all user data from the device.

      • Download and extract the desired *.GSP firmware update.
      • Rename *.GSP to GUPDATE.GSP.
      • Connect the eTrex SE to your computer and enter MTP Mode.
      • Copy GUPDATE.GSP to [GPSr]\Internal Storage\Garmin\GUPDATE.GSP.
      • If loading an older firmware version, create a force.tmp file in the [GPSr]\Internal Storage\Garmin\ directory.
      • Disconnect and reboot the eTrex SE.
      • When prompted to install the new firmware version, select 'Yes'.
      • The eTrex SE will restart automatically after the firmware update is complete.
 
 
eTrex SE (4201) Firmware Update History
 
SW GPS BLE Published Notes
4.22 2.42 3.00 04JUN25
  • Fixed possible issue when saving an activity.
  • Fixed possible issue where navigation ends too early.
4.20 2.42 3.00 09DEC23
  • Added Nautical and Yard scale to map.
  • Added hectares units to area calc.
  • Improved boot times.
  • Improved activity name formats.
  • Fixed activity auto pause feature.
  • Fixed Weather Page Temperature off screen when temperature was three digits.
  • Fixed issue sometimes not getting a message when arriving at a destination.
  • Fixed ‘Find Next Closest’ Geocache feature.
  • Fixed possible issue when editing glances list.
3.51 2.42 3.00 23JUL23
  • Fixed possible issue where users could remove default main menu items.
3.40 2.42 3.00 18MAY23
  • Added support for waypoint notes.
  • Added option to save cities as waypoints.
  • Added QR code to phone pairing page.
  • Added Show/Hide on Map options to course and activity review pages.
  • Added settings page to install and check for updates.
  • Improved saving geocaches as waypoints.
  • Improved map to draw breaks in activity when paused.
  • Improved Geocache navigation to automatically stop after logging an attempt.
  • Fixed possible issue with straight line navigation back to start.
  • Fixed altitude on waypoint average.
  • Fixed sending activity names to Explore.
  • Fixed possible crash in tracking loop with some languages.
  • Fixed possible issues with emojis in Geocache names.
  • Fixed possible issue with uploading geocache logs and refreshing nearest geocaches.
3.10 2.42 3.00 14MAR23
  • Initial Production Release