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  • Garmin PRO 550 Plus Software Update August 2024

    August 08, 2024 2 min read

    Garmin on 8/7/2024, released a new software update for the Garmin PRO 550 Plus handheld. The Garmin Pro 550 Plus software should be kept up-to-date in order to take advantage of improvements and bug fixes. This release, Version 4.60, adds several new features to the PRO 550 Plus.

    Updates are free, and easy to install. Software updates can be installed through Garmin Express. Garmin Express provides the ability to check for software automatically each time the device is connected to a computer.

     

    Garmin PRO 550 Plus Software Update Version 4.60

    Added Mark Truck option

    - Truck Waypoint is viewable from the point page by tapping the power button.

    - Truck Waypoint is viewable in the DogTrack widget on supported wearables.

    Added Update Rate settings menu

    Added Beacon Mode settings menu

    Added Beacon Color settings menu

    Added Rescue Mode settings menu

    Added Change-ID option

    Added Dog Info page

    Added Day/Night mode appearance settings

    Added Backlight mode appearance settings

     

    Updating the Garmin Pro 550 Plus Software Through Garmin Express

    1. Connect your Pro 550 Plus to your computer with the mini USB.
      • It is recommended to use cable that came with your device.
    1. Launch Garmin Express
      • Windows: Either double-click the express icon in the system tray (next to your time), double-click the shortcut on the desktop, or search for Garmin Express in your Start menu.
      • Mac: Garmin Express can be found in the Applications folder in Finder.
    1. Select your Pro 550 Plus
      • Note: If this is your first time using Garmin Express, you will need to Add a Device first.
    1. Garmin Express will then display the available updates, select Install or Install All.
      • Review and accept any prompts for Terms and Conditions or Important Notes.
    1. Once complete, disconnect your device from the computer and power on the Pro 550 Plus to allow it load the update.

     

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