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Title: Humminbird software update??
Post by: krispcritter on Jan 24, 2022, 07:12 AM: Anyone done the 2.66 software update? Does it fix the issue with switching from a SLA to lithium battery and charge reading correctly?
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: bobberbill on Jan 24, 2022, 10:13 AM: Didn't know there was an update available. I updated mine sometime last summer. I use the LI batteries from my Milwaukee Fuel. My Helix always shows 50-75%, but I can check the battery levels with the battery gauge.
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: sparksNfishing on Jan 24, 2022, 10:17 AM: Same thing I asked yesterday. haha https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=387742.0
I haven't ran my H7 long enough to see if the voltage read-out is fixed. Have you noticed any other settings that were added for the 2.66?

I am having all kinds of trouble updating my H5 software. Keeps rebooting without installing the update for it.
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: coopason on Jan 24, 2022, 10:20 AM: How do you get the update's?
I have a 3 year old 7 bird.

thanks
ron
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: sparksNfishing on Jan 24, 2022, 10:21 AM: Quote from: coopason on Jan 24, 2022, 10:20 AM
How do you get the update's?
I have a 3 year old 7 bird.

thanks
ron

https://www.humminbird.com/support/software-updates and then just follow directions.
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: bobberbill on Jan 24, 2022, 10:39 AM: Looks like the 2.6 update is for the Helix Ice Gen 3 models. Mine is G2 and the latest is the 2.3 update which I have.
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: MC_angler on Jan 24, 2022, 10:43 AM: I just updated my G2N for the first time and it was pretty painless. Just follow the directions, they are clear and good

And now I can use autochart live on the ice! Love that feature
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: coopason on Jan 24, 2022, 10:49 AM: Thanks
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: bobberbill on Jan 24, 2022, 02:21 PM: If you don't have the correct update for your model exactly -- it won't work.
Title: Re: Humminbird software update??
Post by: krispcritter on Jan 24, 2022, 04:46 PM: Be sure you select the correct unit. My Helix 7 is the Ice combo. I forgot. Got the correct version and now I have a better functioning unit.