You can connect your device to your computer via a USB cable and update it through the cable.
How does it work? Garmin Express is an app that you can download and install on your Mac or Windows computer. You can also use Garmin Express to update your Garmin device. However, this is not the only option available.
Update Using Garmin Expressīy using Garmin Connect, you can wirelessly update the software on your Garmin device.
If there are no updates currently available, you won’t see anything under “Software update.” Since Garmin releases software updates periodically, you should check for updates every 3-4 months to make sure you have the latest version on your device. Now you’ve manually updated your Garmin software. You will have the “Install now” option, and the estimated time the update is going to take.
If you want to make sure you have the latest version, you can perform a web search by typing the device name and model – updates and downloads, and check the results on the official Garmin website. Tap “About.” Here, you will see your Unit ID (serial number), and the current software version of your Garmin.Head to “Settings” on your Garmin device.