Garmin Alpha 200I and Alpha 200 Software Update V7.80

Garmin release a new software update on March 1, 2024 for the Garmin Alpha 200i and Garmin Alpha 200 handhelds. This software update (v7.80) made a few fixes that affected the compass arrows and exporting tracks. This is not a critical update but it is still suggested to keep your software up to date as often as possible.

The lists of changes are included below:

Fixed dog compass arrow colors.

Fixed export track names allowing blackslashes.

How to Update Your Garmin Alpha 200i Handheld

There are two ways to update your Garmin Alpha 200i handhelds.

1. Connect your Alpha 200i handheld to a computer using the micro-USB to USB connection. Then use Garmin Express to install updates.
2. You can receive updates over the air when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Once added to a Wi-Fi network, that information saves & your handheld will automatically connect when you return to that location.

Note: Garmin suggests that before updating an Alpha 200i handheld, allow the handheld to acquire a satellite GPS fix first. This is especially important for brand new right out of the box handhelds!

For details on past updates see:

Garmin Software Updates - February 2024

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 5.50

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 5.30

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 5.00

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 4.50

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 4.30

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 4.00

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 3.30

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 3.20

Garmin Alpha 200i Software Update 3.10

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