GPSMAP 67i - Recent Threads

Alltrails and other GPX exports have line going across the world

9422913 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:46:24 GMT

All the gpx files ive loaded on my 67i have a random line that goes across the planet. This one, exported from alltrails, ends up in Antarctica under new Zealand. Wtf is going on and how do I get rid of this? My 67i has been nothing but a glitchy mess so far.

Importing a GPX file

8939467 — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:15:49 GMT

How do I save a GPX map as a map. It will only show up under saved tracks.

like my inreach 67i but miss earthmate software

danmcnamara55 — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:16:19 GMT

sure like my 67i. I live in Wyoming and have been using it frequently when I go into the backcountry.

I have to use Gaia to get the detail I need. I don't miss my inreach explorer plus but I do really miss the earthmate software.

any thoughts from Garmin on upgrading the explorer app to be similar to the earthmate?

GPSMAP 67/67i Software Release v9.46

Garmin - Jessica — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:02:06 GMT

Good day, GPSMAP 67/67i users!

Software version 9.46 is now fully released.

Change Log

Fixed inability to download satellite imagery without OM+

Cannot send or receive messages after latest firmware update

7633249 — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:52:36 GMT

Issue 1: Seemingly after the latest firmware update '9.4' all my message history disappeared on the 67i and the 67i refuses to send or receive ANY messages or update inreach weather. I cannot send/receive or update the weather with the Messenger app, Explore app, or on the device itself.

Issue 2: Explore and Messenger apps randomly sign me out and then demand an internet connection to be able to use the app with the device. Out in the middle of nowhere , no cell service, no internet cannot use the device. TERRIBLE DESIGN!

Issue 3: ALL my waypoints are on occasion randomly deleted off the device when syncing with the Explore app.

As of now my 67i is completely bricked, I am not even sure if the SOS function works. It will send a test and get information on the subscription in the 'inreach utilities' menu, but that is it. nothing else works.

Posting my review from REI.com to try and bring light to some of the 67i's horrifically bad UI.

"I 'upgraded' from a GPSMap 60CSx, this 67i model feels like a downgrade in almost every way. Pros: Very fast acquisition of satellites. Much more accurate than the 60CSx. inReach communication technology. Larger screen. Better battery life. Maps can be downloaded and updated on the device itself, although it is very slow even with a fast internet connection. Has a built in flashlight which might be useful I guess. Cons: No way to disable unnecessary menu animations. No option to change the map orientation to track up below a certain distance, the GPSMap 60CSx had this option, why doesn't this one. The battery cannot be replaced, thus reducing this devices' potential lifetime. My 60CSx still works perfectly fine to this day, I've had it since 2007. No way the Lithium battery in the 67i is lasting 18 years without replacement. Cumbersome and horrendously optimized menu system: The 60CSx's menu system is more compact and easier to use, the 67i's menu system is bloated, laggy, and cumbersome. Scrolling on the 67i is completely broken. On the 60CSx if you hold the up or down arrow to scroll through the list of waypoints and release the key it will instantly stop on the last selected item. Now on the 67i however it's like it has momentum, depending on how long you hold the up or down arrow it will keep scrolling for a long time when the button is released. The device will become completely unresponsive to button presses. Viewing and editing waypoints on the 60CSx is quick and simple, literally one button press. I can edit the waypoint directly and have three options on the bottom of the screen: delete, show it on the map, or route to it. On the 67i it's much, much more difficult and excruciatingly slow: Select the waypoint, wait 3-5 seconds for it to open the waypoint on the map with a single 'GO' option on the bottom. Want to edit it? Press menu, select 'Review Point' wait another 5 seconds for that page to load, Select menu AGAIN, select 'Edit Waypoint' WAIT ANOTHER 3-5 seconds! Finally in the edit menu. The 67i does not feel and rugged as the 60CSx. I've dropped the 60CSx several times, had it fall out of of my pack and into a creek once. Still works just a few scratches. I'm afraid to drop the 67i, it just feels different, like a cell phone. I got a silicone case for it so when I inevitably do drop it it hopefully doesn't break. I only bought this because I always carry a dedicated GPS and wanted the SOS/Satellite functionality since I often hike alone. Do yourself a favor and get the inReach mini instead of this. I do NOT recommend the 67i it is NOT worth $600 for the buggy/broken software on this thing and such a bad user experience. STAY AWAY!"

Position Drift (continued from "GPS about 30m off")

jlg2 — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:55 GMT

This continues from the long two-year-old thread (GPS about 30m off - GPSMAP 67i - inReach - Garmin Forums) to focus on position drift that is corrected by restarting the receiver. The earlier thread became a catchall for a larger category of inaccuracies. Since the position drift issue is corrected by restarting the device, I assume that narrows the possible causes. Have firmware updates in the last two years addressed this?

Transferring maps from 67i to computer

jlg2 — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:05:57 GMT

There is a note in the "Manage Maps" of Garmin Express that says maps can be transferred (presumably from the 67i) to a computer for use in Basecamp. I don't know if this is new. It would be convenient for planning to work on Basecamp without the 67i attached by USB. Is the way to transfer the maps documented somewhere? Does someone know how to do it. From Windows Explorer the maps appear to be image files with associated files of the same filename but with a different extension.

Firmware 9.45

jlg2 — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:39:29 GMT

For the first time in version 9.45, Garmin Express displayed in "details" what was addressed in the update. I appreciate that. But I didn't understand some of the issues listed. After the update, the list is no longer available. If someone has noted the list that I can no longer see, I appreciate explanations of what issues the brief listings refer to.

KMZ custom maps no longer visible after firmware 9.45

7091135 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:05:42 GMT

Hi to all,

I have a 67 and a 67i, both updated recently to their latest firmwares, 9.45 for the 67i.

In both GPs's I used for years the same custom maps in KMZ formats.

Since the latest update to fw 9.45, the custom maps are no longer visible in the 67i, while they are still perfectly functioning in the 67.

The Map Manager and Custom Maps menus still appear, and I can see all my custom maps and I can turn their visibility on and off, but no, they no longer show in the map.

I then put both my GPS's side by side and made sure that all the maps settings are exactly the same: map layers. Etc. But no, the 67 shows them, the 67i not anymore.

I then did a full device reset, and again mirrored the map settings of the 67, no luck.

I also copied again the KMZ files from my PC to the SD card (also in the 67 they sre in the SD, as they have both always been in both GPS's, still nothing.

What else can I try? I strongly suspect that the last firmware update did something.

Is any of you still able to see and use KMZ custom maps in 9.45 ?

Can I still revert the firmware by copying the fw file in the internal memory, like in the old Oregon series?

Thank you to all

How do I see a map I've saved on my Garmin Explore phone app on my GPSMap67i. The app is synced with my Garmin.

Hiking Junkie — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:11:53 GMT

I've saved a map in a 'collection' on my phone and I synced my phone with my Garmin. I'm trying to now find the map on my Garmin67i. Don't know where to look.

serious sync issues between Garmin Explore Web, the Garmin Explore iOS app, and my GPSMAP 67i.

9197053 — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:38 GMT

I am experiencing serious sync issues between Garmin Explore Web, the Garmin Explore iOS app, and my GPSMAP 67i.

The problems include:

Garmin Explore iOS fails during Syncing from Website / Collections.
Collections created or organized in Garmin Explore Web do not reliably appear in the iOS app.
Garmin Explore Web, the iOS app, and the GPSMAP 67i show different data.
The app sometimes syncs from GPSMAP 67i and pulls old tracks/routes/courses/activities back into the app.
When syncing to/from the device, the app shows warnings such as “Syncing large amounts of data might be slow.”
The device still shows old data such as Cycling-related data, while the Web setup has been cleaned.
After syncing, data that appeared from Web can disappear again from the app.
Device sync and Web sync appear to conflict. At one point the app showed “Web sync is disabled while syncing to the device.”

I have already tried:

Turning off GPSMAP 67i
Turning off iPhone Bluetooth
Reinstalling Garmin Explore iOS
Trying both Wi-Fi and mobile data
Cleaning Garmin Explore Web so only very few items remain
Syncing Web to app before syncing the device
Removing recently added items and retrying sync

Despite this, the Garmin Explore iOS app, Garmin Explore Web, and GPSMAP 67i still do not reliably stay in sync.

This makes the GPSMAP 67i unreliable for preparing and syncing planned routes/collections for trips. I need a safe way to make Garmin Explore Web, the app, and the device match, without old device data overwriting or removing my planned trip data.

Anyone have issues with suspended accounts reactivating?

a_gunslinger — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:49:48 GMT

Finally got over beeing butt hurt about cancelling the freedomw plan, and making me pay $35 to reactiate my devide for thier Freedom-ish plan. Glad they chose to go that route because so many dont need an annual. I paid $35, reactivated for 1 month, then after backpack trip I suspened it. Today I get a bill for next month with an option on my account to Suspend (again)? Did I miss something - doez suspend just mean diasable but you are still paying?

Shonky maps

6550666 — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:19:08 GMT

Have loaded Shonky maps onto Basecamp on my desktop computer, but won't download into 67i. I've seen comments about this from some year back, but wondering if anyone has more recent and successful work-around?

Software version 9.4

Snow_Leopard — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:14:58 GMT

I was able to download software version 9.4 directly to the device via wifi today. Not sure what it fixed or has caused yet.

Collections of point, tracks and related items stored on cards.

2543877 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:28:50 GMT

I have several collections. Each one includes a custom map with associated tracks & waypoints. All of them loaded on the 67i can get really exhausting trying to find just the ones I want. It occurred to me that I could store each group of associated points, tracks, custom map or other items on separate cards and just load the card for the group I want to use.

This idea should work right?

I know I have to transfer the maps using File Explorer I already tested that and they work great. But the other items I believe I have to move to the card with Basecamp.

Does the 67i play nicely with switching cards out while in the field? Anything I need to keep in mind to do this? Any "gotcha's"?

Hello, I'd like to know if it's possible to remotely locate a lost GPS device (Garmin GPSmap 67)? Thanks

4871990 — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:22:51 GMT

I would like to know what is the last localisation of my gps

GPS 67i version 9.34 killed expedition mode?

mccgsm — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:24:07 GMT

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!!

GPSMAP 67i not working without GPS?

9078180 — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:42:55 GMT

Hey everyone, im a hiker, explorer but also a developer and innovator.

As part of that i am working in ukraine to support some critical efforts there.

In Ukriane and especially in zones like that (not my only difficult place) and especially in support zones the GPS signal is spoofed and jammed. (both).

Now i have specifically bought the 67i as the support and outdoor rep that i interviewed for 1 hour said that it works for positioning AND messaging over multiple avilable constallations.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and *IRNSS.

BUT the reality was that the moment GPS is gone (spoofed and or jammed) i can no longer even use the device. It will jump to the false gps location even though it got good lock on and true position on some of the other constellations (e.g. Galileo).

So how to fix this?

Is there a solution for priority overwrite? Can i disable a channel? Can i force localisation over other networks?

Garmin 67i with CityNavigator Maps for Driving

4049166 — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:38:30 GMT

I was looking for information on this forum for how to set up the Garmin 67i with CityNavigator maps for navigation while driving. I couldn't find the information in one place on the forum but after pulling the information I needed from several places I was able to set it up. I thought I'd share the steps here in case they might be useful to anyone else. This worked for me.

After installing a CityNavigator map.

ENABLE THE CITY NAVIGATOR LAYER, DISABLE THE TOPOACTIVE MAP LAYER

Press MENU

Select Map

Press MENU. A list of selections will appear.

Select Map Layers

You will see the selections: Shaded Relief, TopActive, CityNavigator

Turn OFF the TopoActive layer

Turn ON the CityNavigator layer

CONFIGURE THE DEVICE FOR DRIVING:

Select Setup

Select Routing

On the Routing menu select

Direct Routing - No
Activity – Automobile Driving
Lock on Road - Yes
Course Navigation – Prompted
Course Alerts – On

SETUP DISPLAY TO SHOW CURRENT DIRECTION:

Press MENU

Select Map Setup

Select Orientation

Select Automotive mode (displays a perspective with your current direction at the top)

Lap markers in Garmin Connect

simonbike55 — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:07:36 GMT

I now use a GPSMAP 67i instead of an old Edge device to record hiking activities. When I switched from the Edge to the GPSMAP, I carried both devices a few times to compare accuracy etc. It seems that I can't get the lap markers to show for any activity recorded on the GPSMAP but the lap markers show fine for activities recorded on the Edge.

This contrast is true for the activities when I carried both devices, and for all other activities recorded on the GPSMAP since.

This behaviour applies on the desktop and app versions of Garmin Connect.

Has anyone seen this? Any clues as to how to get the markers to show for GPSMAP activities?

Thanks.

Software updates every time I load a new track

6703919 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:07:32 GMT

Every time I load a new track to my 67i via my iPhone 13 I get a Sending Software Update at the bottom of the page (Device Information Page). The software version I have is 9.20. That never changes. And it locks everything up until it's done.

66s and 67i both won't work with geocaching.

NinjaJedi25 — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:39:43 GMT

I have tried to work with Garmin support and they resolved nothing. I just want their address to ship this junk.... ( expensive junk ) back to them.

Tracking on cellular connection

4563750 — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:08:47 GMT

Hi,

I got a new 67i and have the Enabled plan. I did some hikes with my phone connected over BT. It seems that on routes where I got cellular connection for the most part of the trip I used none or only a few tracking credits. Where I was out of cell range I spent more credits. It seems that while messages are always sent by satellite, tracking works both via inReach and cellular, if available. Could someone confirm that?

I have Livetrack enabled. Would it work differently on Mapshare?

If I'm in cellular range will I be charged for message replies and reaction I receive when the other party is using a Garmin Messanger app to reply while I'm back in cellular range when the reply is being sent?

Sending Tracks Wirelessly between GPSMAP 67 and Oregon 650

littleblood — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:54:28 GMT

I am able to receive tracks wirelessly from my old Oregon 650 to my new GPSMAP 67. However I am unable to do it in reverse. The same is true for waypoints. Anyone else had issues sending tracks/waypoints wirelessly to older units?

Coordinates will not change on current position

5467215 — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:51:25 GMT

the coordinates will not change on the satellite screen to show changing position?