TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN Dakota 20 Firmware Upgrades (English)

Firmware:

V5.80 - V5.70 - V5.60 - V5.50 - V5.40 - V5.30 - V5.20 - V5.10 - V4.90 - V4.70 - V4.60 - V4.30 - V4.10 - V3.80 - V3.70 - V3.50 - V3.40 - V3.30 - V3.10 - V3.00 - V2.90 - V2.80 - V2.70 - V2.60 - V2.50 - V2.40 - V2.30 - V2.20

The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

Turn on the GPS.
Touch "Setup".
Scroll down to the very end of the list by touching the down arrow multiple times.
Touch "About...".
The system will display the firmware version near the very top ("Software Version"), the unit ID on the third line, followed by various copyright information.
Touch "Back" to return to the previous page.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

IMPORTANT: If upgrading from a software version less than 4.60 you must follow these steps to maintain future BaseCamp compatibility. If you are a user of BaseCamp now, or plan to be in the future, you must follow these steps to ensure your data is protected during this software update:

Connect your handheld unit to a computer and launch BaseCamp.
Transfer all tracks, routes and waypoints to BaseCamp.
Delete the /Garmin/GPX folder from the handheld's mass storage.
Update the handheld's software via Web-Updater and reboot the handheld.
Reconnect the handheld to a computer and transfer your data from BaseCamp back to the handheld.

Changes made from version 5.70 to 5.80:

Improved pairing behavior with cadence sensors.
Fixed possible shutdown when using the Geocaching - Active dashboard.

Firmware Upgrade V5.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.60 to 5.70:

Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Main Menu to add. See TrailTech for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V5.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.60:

Fixed shutdown that could occur when using elevation plot while in auto-route navigation.
Fixed date for marked MOB waypoints.
Fixed issue writing correct temperature data to track logs.

Firmware Upgrade V5.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
Fixed potential issue with reporting tempe temperature data.
Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.

Firmware Upgrade V5.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

Fix potential system hang or crash when powering on.
Fixed Photo Viewer photo rotation.
Fixed incorrect display of 'Memory Full' error message associated with the loading of particular map sets.

Firmware Upgrade V5.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech for more information.
Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V5.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

Improved GPS response at low speeds.

Firmware Upgrade V5.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.10:

Added Geocaching with Photos. See GARMIN Blog for more information.
Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps.
Fixed issue with reviewing BlueChart® g2 depth points from the map page.

Firmware Upgrade V5.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.90:

Added Photo Viewer application (go to Setup -> Main Menu to add to the current profile).
Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech for more information.
Updated the Geocaching - Nearest dashboard.
Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions.
Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
Fixed issue that could cause some geocaches to not import.
Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.
Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.

Firmware Upgrade V4.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Fixed issue introduced in 4.60 where raster maps would be drawn as fully transparent (this issue affected BirdsEye^TM, Garmin Custom Maps, and Garmin GB Discoverer^TM maps).

Firmware Upgrade V4.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.60:

Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V4.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.30:

Fixed issue with the color of the line at the top of the elevation plot.
Fixed issue where custom POI images would not show up in the review page.
Fixed occasional issue related to the alarm clock.

Firmware Upgrade V4.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.10:

Updated magnetic Earth field data.
Improved GPS performance.
Improved support for BirdsEye^TM Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.
Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
Fixed shutdown when unit had more than the maximum number of JNX files on it.
Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
Fixed issue with profiles and the fields on the map page.
Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly.
Fixed an issue with having too many custom symbols on the device.
Fixed an issue where the second page of custom symbols could not be viewed.
Fixed an issue with renaming a waypoint immediately after creating it.
Modified the 'Arriving at Destination' message banner so that it no longer appears when navigating to a geocache.

Firmware Upgrade V4.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Improved behavior of save always mode for barometric pressure trending.

Firmware Upgrade V3.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:

Fixed shutdown related to the current track that occurred after updating the software.
Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.

Firmware Upgrade V3.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Added support for Chirp™ (see www.garmin.com/chirp).
Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
Fixed issue with Sight 'N Go and user north reference

Firmware Upgrade V3.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
Fixed issue where tracks could not be disabled from the map.
Fixed issues with odometer distance.
Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.
Fixed occasional shutdown when turning off a marine alarm.

Firmware Upgrade V3.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.30:

Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
Added ability to set user declination direction.
Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
Added display color to track gpx files.
Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup -> Geocaches to add custom filters.
Added import indicator for gpx files.
Added multicaching support.
Added periodic track archiving.
Added track review page improvements.
Improved keyboard responsiveness.
Improved WAAS performance.
Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
Fixed issue with calculator % function.
Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
Fixed issue with stuck route button.
Fixed occasional shutdowns.
Fixed shutdown on About Page.
Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.

Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed issue with editing waypoints.

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed top keyboard row.
Fixed external power lost message.
Fixed shutdown while saving a track.
Fixed update message when using certain marine map cards.

Firmware Upgrade V3.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
Fixed issue changing marine map modes.
Fixed map display problems.
Fixed crash while saving a track.

Firmware Upgrade V2.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added support for GARMIN BirdsEye.
Added mmHg pressure units.
Added support for Riyadh time zone.
Added ability to change active track color.
Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display.
Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support, see garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/personalize-your-map-with-custom-symbols.html.
Corrected issue with GPS acquisition on certain units.

Firmware Upgrade V2.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.

Firmware Upgrade V2.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
Corrected issues with marine POI.
Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.

Firmware Upgrade V2.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
Improved track navigation.Visit garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V2.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.

Firmware Upgrade V2.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
Improved along road routing performance.
Increased data field font sizes.

Firmware Upgrade V2.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.20:

Added LKS92 map datum.
Added support for GPS firmware 3.70.
Added support for GPI routes.
Improved compass responsiveness.
Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw.
Fixed issue where track names could not be changed and deleted tracks would not be updated in GPX files.
Fixed issue where CDI (Course) mode compass did not show intermediate compass values between North and East.
Fixed issue with address wizard not searching in the correct city.
Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format.
Fixed potential issue during power on.

Firmware Upgrade V2.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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The GARMIN Dakota 20 is very easy to use thanks to its touchscreen and its user friendly graphical interface. It supports multiple languages, has an integrated base map, an electronic compass and a barometrical altimeter. The Dakota 20 has 850 MB of built-in memory and a slot for a standard µSD memory card to store optional maps with even more detailed information, such as local roads, restaurants and points of interest. The built-in USB interface supports data exchange with a PC. In order to use the Dakota's auto-routing feature which computes a route from the current location to any destination, an optional map which supports routing is required, such as City Navigator Europe NT, see detailed description.