Files & Folders
  File Limitations
  File Import
  Common Files
  Device Directory


File Limitations
  • 1,000 waypoints
  • 200 activities
  • 100 courses
 
File Import
  • The inReach MINI 2 can import data saved in *.crs, *.fit, *.gpx and *.tcx file formats
  • Connect inReach MINI 2 to computer via USB and enable Mass Storage Mode
  • Place desired import files in the [MINI 2]\Garmin\NewFiles directory
  • Disconnect and restart the inReach MINI 2 to complete the automated file import process
 
Common Files
BIN

EPO.BIN - Extended Prediction Orbit (EPO) data file

FIT

{name}_course.fit - Course saved on the device
Device.fit 
- Device configuration file
Lctns.fit 
- Waypoints saved on the device
Settings.fit 
- Fitness configuration settings
temp.fit 
- Recent course navigation destination
TRACBACK.FIT - Recent TracBack navigation destination
YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS.fit - Recorded Activity file named by start date and time

GCD

GUPDATE.GCD | Device firmware update (full)

GPC

{name}.gpc - Garmin Point Cache for the identically named activity
{name}_course.gpc 
- Garmin Point Cache for the identically named course
YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS.gpc 
- Garmin Point Cache for the identically named activity

GPX

YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS.gpx - Activity exported from FIT to GPX file format
{name}_course.gpx - Course exported from FIT to GPX file format
waypoints.gpx 
- Waypoints exported from FIT to GPX file format

LN4

{language}.LN4 - Language translation database file

XML

GarminDevice.xml - Device configuration manifest

 
Device Directory

Parent Directory \ 
Active Directory \ Content Description (file types)


GPSr \ Garmin \ Primary system database folder (*.fit *.GCD *.ico *.txt *.xml)

GPSr \ Garmin \ Activities \ Garmin Activity Logs (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ Courses \ User created courses (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ EDM \ Garmin Explore database files (*.bin)

GPSr \ Garmin \ ExtData \ Extended Data files (*.bin *.DCT *.fnt)

GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ Activities, Courses and Waypoints exported from FIT to GPX file format (*.gpx)

GPSr \ Garmin \ Location \ User created waypoints (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ NewFiles \ Place external data files here for automated import (*.crs *.fit *.gpx *.tcx)

GPSr \ Garmin \ PointCache \ Garmin Point Cache files for saved activities and courses (*.gpc)

GPSr \ Garmin \ REMOTESW \ Device update files other than primary firmware (*.bin)

GPSr \ Garmin \ 
ScreenShot \ Saved screen images (*.BMP)

GPSr \ Garmin \ Settings \ Fitness settings (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ Sports \ Fitness settings (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ TempFIT \ Temporary navigation directory

GPSr \ Garmin \ TempFIT \ Courses \ Temporary course navigation files (*.fit)

GPSr \ Garmin \ TEXT \ Garmin language translation files (*.LN4)