I've never done an update on my lvs32. Have read that there are some updates that folks don't like. What updates would y'all recommend? What are the improvements in the updates? Thanks in advance.
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I've never done an update on my lvs32. Have read that there are some updates that folks don't like. What updates would y'all recommend? What are the improvements in the updates? Thanks in advance.
There are all sorts of opinions all across the web. Many come when updating with active captain, I am told. I used the SD card, did the latest updates last Thursday, everything was working ok, but wanted the better color etc. Updated on the water, update installed, then took the rest of the afternoon to get things workable, including phone time with Garmin. Still not sure it was worth it. Bass boat central has some good information.
I have done every one with Active Captain and have been happy with all. Hope my next update is to add the LVS34.
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Griz, I was told by Garmin after updating my software from 18.00 &2.55 to 19.10 & 2.57 to restore to factory defaults. My imagery got a lot worse immediately after the update & they said that it would clear it up after restoring defaults so we’ll see.
Depend on what version you are on now. I tend to keep mine on perspective mode, I also have an LVS 12 that I use in forward mode. I tend to use the perspective to locate fish then look at the other screen to see what depth they are at. I also normally fish the same lake so I'm pretty familiar with it.
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Les, I just want to check with you to see if your latest update was corrected, I am at 18.20 & 2.54 and I don’t want to update to 19.10 & 2.57 if it’s not working correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
Thanks for any feedback.
John
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I hear 19.10 wasn’t liked by many but the very newest update 20 maybe, is really good.
https://youtu.be/iXYEnM10Ano
Garmin Guru on YouTube likes it as well.
This would be 20.0 on ECHOMAP units.
https://youtu.be/LqvTfc4-7OQ
SuperDave,if I understand correctly you are stating that 20 & 27.1 are the same, but for different units.Quote:
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SuperDave336, my last post didn’t come out correctly. What I was trying to confirm is do I need to update my head unit to 20 and also update my black box to 27.1 to get the results of the video?Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboy1
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The 27 is for GPSMAP units, the 20 is for ECHOMAP units is my understanding. They are the same except written for those units. I’m not sure what that is for the black box. Garmin Guru mentions this in his video.
I think the black box is 2.58.
Thanks for the information SuperDave336 I appreciate the feedback, I just purchased a 106sv and livescope and plan on setting it up today so this is some great information.Quote:
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I just updated my echomap uhd 93 sv & gls 10 yesterday. The head unit is 20.00 & the gls10 is 2.58. According to garmin this update has nothing whatsoever to do with livescope, but this is the best looking imagery i've had by far.
Garmin guru said it was the best too. Especially since 19.10. Glad it’s working good for you
John, last night before going to the lake I updated to 20.00 & 2.58 & really don't see how it could get much better. Hard to believe that this particular update is not supposed to have anything to do with livescope per garmin. It is by far the clearest my imagery has ever been. I've been in boats with megalive too & i'll have to say it's every bit as good as any megalive imagery that i've saw. I'm very pleased & my buddy was impressed too.Quote:
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Thanks for the update on the latest change, I tried to update my 106 this weekend but it would not take, so I talked to a Garmin tec this morning and he told me that they were having issues with some down loading so he’s shipping me a chip to upload the latest software. I have to say Garmin’s tec support has been awesome every time I’ve called for help.Quote:
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Glad they helped you out. Let us know how the update works for you.
Yep they're top notch. I've used a lot of different garmin equipment over the years from e collars & tracking systems when i coonhunted & a gps to get the hunts too & now chart plotters & live sonar & if needed Garmin is always outstanding.Quote:
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