I picked up my humminbird back in December of 2012. I never did any software updates yet. Is anyone familiar with the steps I need to take to get the latest update for my unit, and is the newer updates really worth downloading?

Thanks,

-zildjian

I am VERY familiar with the procedure--done it dozens of times ( updates and downdates).

 

It depends on which unit you have and why you want to.

 

There are downsides for some units that you may not want. Induced "glitches" that have not been resolved yet.

It may be a case of "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it"

One more thing, it also depends on the software version your unit has now.

Thanks wayne, I have the 1198c SI Combo. I'll check when I get home for work what software I have as of now, but I never updated since I bought it back in 2012. I just figured any updates would be good from almost two years ago.

I have all the software versions for the 1198 in a file. I got one of the first ones that went to retailers when they were put on the market.

 

The current version is 7.090

wayne or customer service can verify this but i'd say the biggest thing is don't lose power while installing the update or you'll have to send the unit back to Humminbird.  

wayne or customer service can verify this but i'd say the biggest thing is don't lose power while installing the update or you'll have to send the unit back to Humminbird.  

That is true and the charge to fix it is the flat rate repair fee..

 

The procedure is to start the unit up fully in Normal or Simulator, and do a Default setting.

Then put the memory card in one of the card readers, answer the first question YES and the second quesion NO.

Wait for the update to load and the unit will re-start.

Remove the memory card.

Then do Default setting.