Updates & Downloads

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Oregon x50 (WebUpdater) software version 5.50

as of February 14, 2012

WebUpdater is required to install this file — What is this?

(10.57 MB)

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Notes:

• IMPORTANT: if upgrading from a software version less than 4.80 you must follow these steps for 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:
  1. Connect your handheld unit to a computer and launch BaseCamp. Transfer all tracks, routes and waypoints to BaseCamp.
  2. Delete the /Garmin/GPX folder from the handheld's mass storage.
  3. Update the handheld's software via WebUpdater and reboot the handheld.
  4. Reconnect the handheld to a computer and transfer your data from BaseCamp back to the handheld.

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Change History

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

• Improved GPS response at low speeds.
• Fixed potential issue when exiting geocache descriptions

Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.40:

• Added Geocaching with Photos (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/01/geocaching-with-photos.html)
• Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp
• Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps
• Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint
• Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch
• Fixed mass storage issue when used without batteries

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

• Fixed potential power-up issue introduced in previous release.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

• Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/09/improved-geocaching.html) for more information.
• 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 the photo orientation would be incorrect in the photo viewer
• Fixed potential shutdown while scrolling through Garmin Connect photos
• Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language
• Fixed bug that could cause some geocaches to not import

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

• Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines
• Fixed issue where geocache icons would sometimes not draw on the map while using Garmin GB Discoverer™ maps

Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.80:

• Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
• Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.50:

• Updated magnetic Earth field data
• Improved GPS performance
• Improved support for BirdsEye™ 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 shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name
• Fixed issue with moon not showing on sun and moon page
• Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly
• Fixed issue with progress bar displaying properly on power up
• Fixed issue with waypoint distances showing significantly off in the waypoint manager
• Fixed issue with 3D view
• 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 more than the maximum number of JNX files were present
• Fixed 'Search Near' functionality on Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages
• 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 problem 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 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

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

• 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

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:

• Added support for Chirp™.
• Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
• Fixed problem with certain JPEG images.
• Fixed issue with Sight 'N Go and user north reference.
• Fixed potential hang on start up after an upgrade.

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

• Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
• Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
• 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.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.80:

• 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
• Fix hang searching for POI
• 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.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

• Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
• Fixed map display problems.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

• 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.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• 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.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• 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 issues with possible corrupted profile showing on the Profile Change page.
• Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.00:

• 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 http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

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

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.60:

• Added support for Garmin Custom Maps
• Added heading to geotagged photo EXIF information (see GPSImgDirection and GPSImgDirectionRef tags)
• Improved along road routing performance
• Improved support for importing geotagged photos to various desktop applications
• Corrected issues causing some geotagged photos to be drawn at incorrect location on the map

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.30:

• Added LKS92 map datum
• Added GPS firmware 3.70
• Added support for GPI Routes
• Added thumbnail to camera page for quick review/deletion of most recently created photo
• Added estimation of the number of remaining photos that the unit can take
• Improved compass responsiveness
• Fixed possible shutdown from low alkaline batteries when on camera page
• Fixed possible shutdown due to deleting a waypoint while panning on the map page
• Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw
• Fixed issue with the address wizard not searching in the correct city
• Fixed issue with backlight timer not functioning properly
• Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows XP or later operating system and an available USB port.

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