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Has anyone else delayed buying Livescope until they get the updates right? I want one bad but there's been a lot of bad press on the updates. I know Garmin will get it done and I will buy it.
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Yes, we are thinking alike. I will purchase one if Garmin ever gets the software corrected and has another rebate. Hope they don’t take to long.[emoji235]
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I was thinking about that today .... but, what about the units that are still in the stores and still have the old software version ?? They don't recall them and update them, they let you do the updates. Still, you'd have to know what update the unit has ... so is it on the package or paperwork ?? We know what update screwed things up, so if the update numbers are lower than those the unit should be good to go ... shouldn't it ? :dono
Buy the unit and get to using it. They worked fine before the update. Nothing forces you to do the update that caused the problem. Wait until they get it fixed and you see lots of reports that it works then update if you want.
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Originally Posted by johnboy1
Mine works perfect, why update? Why wait?
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Will the new perspective view work with out the updates?
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No, you have to do the update to get Perspective View.Quote:
Originally Posted by crm
Garmin sent me a new transducer and black box for my issues. It came with software version 2.30, the Perspective View update. I did go ahead and update to 2.33 which helps some. Garmin is still working on a better software fix.
Thanks for the information Roy, that’s the reason I’m waiting to purchase the system, I have the 93sv plus to add the too when the software is working correctly.
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Well, tell all the fish I've been putting in the boat that my Livescope software isn't working right. Oh wait, they can't hear you from inside the freezer. 2.30 had reduced gain and I had to tweak my settings, 2.33 is back where they were. You can wait if you want to. I just bought another whole PLS + 102sv setup for my kayak.
Mine is usable with 2.33 software but nowhere near as clear as it used to be. The starburst effect and overall cluttered screen make it hard to track your bait.
I received an email from Garmin today, they know they still have issues with the 2.33 software but are working on a new update. No information yet on when it may be available.
That's too funny. Thanks for the laugh. Can't here you from the freezer. Priceless!!!!!rotfl
Just MAKE SURE you're getting the latest version software when you do decide to get one.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboy1
How would you achieve this verification?Quote:
Just MAKE SURE you're getting the latest version software when you do decide to get one.
The software version is not printed or labeled on the box.
Only way I know of is to power up the unit to read the installed software.
To me I would want one with the software version before the Perspective View update. But your right there is no way to know what software is on the unit or the black box until you hook it up.
Again my system is usable, some people are not having any issues with the new software but unfortunately some of us are.
The GLS10 can easily be programmed with any version. You just need to find the file you need over at bbc.com Garmin forum. I wrote a thread here on how to force load, and have extensively tested 2.20, 2.30, and 2.33, and am currently running 2.33. There is so much pollen in the water here, that I do get the rays and ghost tree if I crank the gain too high, but I can tweak a good enough picture to see fish on brush or under a dock, see my 1/32 oz jig at 30 feet, and am catching a lot of fish. I've never had a "dead zone" - this IMO is likely a hardware defect in the transducer piezo array, and not related to SW. If you work with Garmin they have a decent customer service, unlike a couple other brands I won't mention.
Edit: the version before perspective is 2.20
No problems with mine, I have a Garmin 106sv with Livescope. Couple days ago it had ready for a update on the screen and it only took a couple of minutes and still going strong.
Yep,never updated and mine works greatQuote:
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Originally Posted by Cray