TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN Zumo 550 Firmware Upgrades (English)

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Firmware:

V4.80 - V4.70 - V4.60 - V4.50 - V4.40 - V4.30 - V4.20 - V4.10 - V4.00 - V3.90 - V3.80 - V3.30 - V3.20 - V3.10 - V3.00 - V2.50 - V2.30 - V2.20

The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

Turn on the GPS.
Switch to the settings page by touching the tool symbol on the right side of the main menu.
Touch "System".
Touch "About"
The system will display the firmware version at the very top ("Software Version"), the unit ID on the second line, followed by various copyright information.
Touch "Back" to return to the previous page.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

Note: We suggest to use WebUpdater to update the firmware, language files and other optional software of your GPS. However - like the firmware upgrades available below - WebUpdater does not update any maps.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80: (released 09/22/2009)

Corrected an issue that could cause the map to stop updating when approaching specific safety camera locations in the UK.

Firmware Upgrade V4.80 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 4.0 MB)

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Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70: (released 04/21/2009)

Correct issue that may prevent unit from connecting to WebUpdater or MapSource.

Firmware Upgrade V4.70 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60: (released 12/29/2008)

Corrected issue with traffic unlock code entry.

Firmware Upgrade V4.60 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50: (released 08/12/2008)

Fixed speed camera alerts toggling off and on.
Enhanced GPI support (GARMIN Points of Interest).

Firmware Upgrade V4.50 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40: (released 08/12/2008)

Corrected shutdown during address search with SD card maps.
Enhanced GPI support (GARMIN Points of Interest).
Enhanced MadMaps support.

Firmware Upgrade V4.40 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Improve handling of the situation where overlapping map data is present on the device.
Added additional voice support.

Firmware Upgrade V4.30 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20: (released 05/05/2008)

Corrected issue with Retail Map Update compatibility.

Firmware Upgrade V4.20 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.10: (released 04/23/2008)

Fixed connection issue with some Bluetooth headsets.

Firmware Upgrade V4.10 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00: (released 03/05/2008)

Speed up MadMaps route calculations.
Correct issue displaying GPI files (GARMIN Points of Interest) that were created on a PC with a system code page other than 1252.

Firmware Upgrade V4.00 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90: (released 01/25/2008)

Corrected issue that provided invalid search results near your destination for long routes.
Corrected issue with MadMaps support that could cause an incorrect Speed Zone alert to display.

Firmware Upgrade V3.90 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.80: (released 12/20/2007)

Add support for African Time zones.
Add support for several new pre-recorded voices.
Add support for distances in yards when a British voice is selected (may require updated voice).
Added support for MAD Maps scenic routes (there are currently only routes available for the USA, see www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/us/services/scenicroutes)..
Allow the compass page to display 5 digits of elevation.
Improved handling of circular routes. Allows entry at alternate point. Will not announce arrival when starting a route. (All routes will be deleted after update, but can be re-imported from GPX files.)
Keep the map detail level when go from main map to browse map.
When reviewing a gas station after pressing the fuel button from main map, the map will now be centered on selected gas station rather than the vehicle.
Change Optimal Reorder so it does not include the final point when reordering.
Correct issue where backlight may change if you remain on the backlight adjust page for a period of time.
Correct issue where backlight may turn off when location is above polar circle.
Correct issue that would sometimes cause highways to be labeled with the incorrect name.
Correct issue that would not allow more than a single point to be added to some routes.
Correct issues when the same map is loaded in two different regions.
Correct issue when searching for cities on basemap.
Correct off road transitions in track to route when there is no map coverage.
Correct issue playing Audible format 4 books.
Correct distance for mixed routes imported from MapSource.
Correct issue that caused all traffic delays to be 1 min when using certain maps.
Correct issue that prevented TrafficMaster service from being properly named on the unit.
Correct issue that prevented some very large track log activities from being archived correctly.
Correct issue where changes to a route would be lost if you press and hold the back button.
Correct issue that caused MP3's to be paused for navigation announcements when navigation was set to off and a pre-recorded voice was selected.

Firmware Upgrade V3.80 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30: (released 04/26/2007)

Added a user selectable Off Route Recalculation Mode.
Updated Compass and Trip Computer displays to remember their last page mode.
Enabled Bluetooth troubleshooting whenever a phone is paired.
Allow volume adjustment when using a Bluetooth headset with audio option set to phone only.
Added Lithuanian text language support.
Corrected issues in Trip log archive support that resulted in 0 length files and false reporting of full logs.
Corrected issue on Compass page that prevented it from displaying the heading.
Corrected flashing on the Enter Coordinates page.
Corrected issue that allowed the page key to escape from the pin entry for Garmin Lock.
Corrected rare issue that could prevent proper startup when custom POI files contain a large number of bitmaps.
Corrected problem ejecting on Mac computers.

Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20: (released 03/14/2007)

Add support for coordinate entry in alternative grid formats.
Maintain zoom level when panning from main map.
Correct Extended Postal Code searching error in the UK.
Correct shutdown when import waypoint with unsupported symbol.
Correct import of certain route points with MapSource 6.12.2.
Correct issue that prevented trip log archive function from activating.

Firmware Upgrade V3.20 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Corrected unit shutdown related to map drawing.
Corrected position of the traffic alert button on main map.
Pause trip computer time update in charge mode (automotive mount).

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 2.50 to 3.00: (released 02/14/2007)

Allow panning from main map. Touching vehicle on main map displays coordinates and elevation in save dialog.
Added more fields to the trip computer including fuel gauge odometer.
Enabled compass display full time with additional data fields.
Enhanced XM weather support which is available from XM button on the main menu.
Enhanced traffic incident reporting.
Added support for SDHC cards and increased MP3 playlist limit to 1000 songs.
Added Audible books support.
Added option to limit BlueTooth headset audio to phone only.
Added option to display track log on map.
Added track log archive function.
Modified import /share pictures to work directly from jpeg viewer without the checklist.
Added support for the modified drawing styles present in certain specialty maps.
Display unpaved roads differently than alleys, expanded zoom level where favorites are displayed.
Disables auto-zoom operation when off-road.
Added ability to treat certain route vias as shaping points which will not be flagged or announced. Qualified shaping points are Intersections and points on roads which are not addresses, such as I-35N or HwyA. Requires routes to be created with MapSource 6.12.1 or using the zumo route planner.
Enhanced off-route recalculation for mixed on/off road routes and routes with shaping points.
Added support for new Pre-Recorded voices for Brazil, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia.
Updated US/Canada Daylight Saving time support.
Correct shutdown when enter more than 4 vias.
Correct issue preventing conversion of tracks to routes in southern hemisphere.
Correct issue which prevented writing recent tracks to the GPX file.
Correct issue which prevented finding points of interest after search where city was spelled.
Correct issue which prevented finding some addresses with overlapping maps.
Correct issue where a truncated route could contain an erroneous point.
Correct issue where a truncated route could be stopped incorrectly.
Correct behavior when two Cyclops safety cameras are in range.
Correct handling of track to route conversions that are completely off road.
Correct issues with simulator going off route.

Firmware Upgrade V3.00 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50: (released 12/08/2006)

Correct issue with mount detection logic when power is briefly interrupted.
Correct issue where SiRF chip cannot lock on after firmware update.
Correct issue when selecting a GPI point (GARMIN Points of Interest) from the review map for a route.
Correct shutdown when displaying some banner messages in Italian/Spanish.
Correct issue with overlapping points in tour guide feature.
Correct issue with drawing the avoidances options page.
Use Locale setting to select American/European style traffic icons.

Firmware Upgrade V2.50 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Corrected error in address searches for some cities using City Navigator Europe v9 maps.
Corrected error that caused changes to be lost when editing the active route.
Properly maintain point name when selecting route point and review on map and zoom.
Corrected autozoom for off road navigation.
Find user waypoints and custom POIs when diacritic values are present in names or search text.
Corrected error in position propagation when entering a tunnel.
Improved MPC map (MapSource Custom maps) support.
Decrease Proximity alert tone volume when connected to a Bluetooth helmet/headset.
Re-enable Browse button in MP3 player when insert card.
Corrected shutdown when select Extras from the phone or route planner menu if no extras are loaded.
Corrected shutdown when searching for cities near another city.
Corrected shutdown if active route recalculates while displaying user data pages.
Corrected shutdown when selecting Auto as the service provider in FM traffic setup.
Corrected rare shutdown when find traffic events along route.

Firmware Upgrade V2.30 (Not available for download)

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Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

Correct display of diamonds that could occur in some translations in the route planner menu.
Correct issue that could cause vehicle to move sideways on the map.
Correct issue where Restore Defaults did not permanently save the Default Voice language.

Firmware Upgrade V2.20 (Not available for download)

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The GARMIN Zumo 550 provides automatic route calculation, visual and voice guidance, is easy to use, has a large, easy to read color display with touch screen, an extremely sensitive antenna, an integrated world map (overview) plus a base map of Europe, Africa and the near East. The Zumo comes with pre-loaded detailed maps of all of Europe and has a slot for an optional standard SecureDigital (SD) memory module to store even more information. The Zumo 550 is also equipped with a BlueTooth interface to communicate with mobile phones which have the required communication capabilities in order to call hotels, restaurants, car rental offices etc. whos phone numbers are stored on the GPS with a single touch on the screen. They can also act as a hands-free extension set to phones. Finally, the Zumo also features a MP3 player, an image viewer and much more, see detailed description.