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GPS 67i version 9.34 killed expedition mode?

mccgsm

Ever since I updated to v. 9.34, once in expedition mode, I cannot wake it up by blipping the power button--blank screen, flashing green LED. Only way to recover is to keep power switch depressed until it forces a restart. There was an update a few years ago that also blew up expedition mode and they had to release a fix fairly quickly. Anyone else with this problem? There are two reasons I've stuck with my 67i--battery life via expedition mode and the ruggedness of the physical unit. But Garmin just shot down half my reasons with another ill-configured update? Help!!

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    PS--I did a hard reset to no avail. Works fine if you disable expedition mode and run full-time on. I just called Garmin support, and Mike was a pleasant, helpful soul. This IS a known problem; the software folks are working on a fix. If you happen to encounter this, no, you are not losing your mind, and yes, I encourage you to call product support and add yourself to the trouble ticket. 

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    We currently have you added to a ticket investigation this issue. You will be notified via email once there is an update or resolution. 

  • 0 in reply to Garmin - AL

    Thank you! I've stuck with the Garmin/InReach solution because your hardware is ridiculously solid--trusting my life in the outback to the fragility and lousy battery life of an IPhone is nonsense in my view. But golly--this is the second time a firmware update derailed Expedition mode, which obviously undercuts the huge advantage the 67i has in battery life. So I appreciate prompt efforts to resolve this glitch!  

  • 0 in reply to mccgsm

    I could not force a restart on mine no matter what I did. It was totally dead. I had to plug in the charger cable connected  to my charger to wake it up. Good thing I was at home and not on a trip without a power source or I would have been screwed big time. This is actually a dangerous bug. It can turn your device into a total useless device on a trip without warning if you are unaware the issue exists.

  • 0 in reply to Snow_Leopard

    Yeh, Garmin also blew up expedition mode with a firmware update about four years ago, and that time I was in the middle of a weeklong elk hunt. As good as the hardware is, the software suite is ridiculous and seems to be a lot of digital baling wire. If you’ve not called support yet, please do. The more affected customers they know of, the higher priority they may put on it. Support staff are great and easy to work with. Thanks for the comment!