Firmware
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Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the inReach MINI 3.
  • Open 'Settings > System > About'.
  • Device information, including the Unit ID, Firmware, Multi-GNSS, Touchscreen, BLE/ANT, and Iridium software versions are displayed.
 
 
Firmware Installation
    Garmin Express
      Device updates for your inReach MINI 3 can be managed with the Garmin Express computer application

      • Connect your inReach MINI 3 via USB and enter MTP Mode
      • Start the Garmin Express application and choose your device from the menu
      • Select from available updates and follow the prompts to complete installation
    Explore App
      Device updates for your inReach MINI 3 can also be performed using the Garmin Explore app

      • Power on the inReach MINI 3
      • Open the Explore app on your mobile device
      • Verify the inReach MINI 3 and the Explore app are connected
      • Open the 'Devices' tab in the Explore app
      • Select your device from the menu
      • Select 'Software Update'
      • Follow all prompts as directed to install available updates
    Messenger App
      Device updates for your inReach MINI 3 can also be performed using the Garmin Messenger app

      • Power on the inReach MINI 3
      • Open the Messenger app on your mobile device
      • Verify the inReach MINI 3 and the Messenger app are connected
      • Open the 'Devices' tab in the Messenger app
      • Select your device from the menu
      • Select 'Software Update'
      • Follow all prompts as directed to install available 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 inReach MINI 3 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 inReach MINI 3
      • When prompted to install the new firmware version, select 'Yes'
      • The inReach MINI 3 will restart automatically after the firmware update is complete
 
 

inReach MINI 3 (4898) Firmware Update History
 
Version Notes
Firmware: 6.04
Multi-GNSS: 10.01
Touchscreen: 1.02
BLE/ANT: 1.03
iR Primary: 1.5.5
iR Fallback: 1.4.5
  • Fixed 'Wait for GPS' page showing up when requesting weather for known locations
  • Fixed backlight timeout in SOS countdown
  • Fixed course ascent and descent in activity loop
  • Fixed issues that could cause keyboard buttons to shrink
  • Fixed issues with pin compare in Garmin Share
  • Fixed missing power-on points in TracBack
  • Fixed missing start and end activity points in TracBack
  • Fixed possible shutdown if tones files are corrupted
  • Fixed possible shutdown when downloading photos [Plus]
  • Fixed satellite weather requests possibly failing after losing internet
  • Fixed waypoints notes transferring with Garmin Share
Firmware: 5.04
Multi-GNSS: 9.01
Touchscreen: 1.02
BLE/ANT: 1.03
iR Primary: 1.4.5
iR Fallback: 1.4.5
  • Fixed potential issue with messages not being delivered
Firmware: 5.03
Multi-GNSS: 9.01
Touchscreen: 1.02
BLE/ANT: 1.03
iR Primary: 1.4.5
iR Fallback: 1.4.5
  • Added Forecast Tips to weather option menu
  • Added grid lines option to the map
  • Added Messenger account phone number to about page
  • Added pan/zoom to the photo viewer
  • Added sender device to message details
  • Added Stop Activity option to activity loop menus
  • Added support for displaying SOS threads by device
  • Fixed auto-insert issues with keyboards
  • Fixed basemap/TZ map getting deleted on device reset
  • Fixed incorrect distance for straight line tracback review
  • Fixed issues with deleting weather locations
  • Fixed lock screen appearing during activation
  • Fixed missing ascent when reviewing activities
  • Fixed possible issue where messages could fail to send
  • Fixed possible shutdown in photo viewer
  • Fixed screen timing out too fast in Garmin Share
  • Fixed up/down keys to scroll lists when held
  • Updated edit waypoint flow
Firmware: 4.03
Multi-GNSS: 6.09
Touchscreen: 1.02
BLE/ANT: 1.03
iR Primary: 1.4.5
iR Fallback: 1.4.5
  • Initial Release Update
Firmware: 2.06
Multi-GNSS: 6.09
Touchscreen: 1.02
BLE/ANT: 1.02
iR Primary: 1.4.5
iR Fallback: 1.4.5
  • Factory Production Release