inReach Messenger Plus - Recent Threads

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

Volker — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:41:15 GMT

Strange, my phone was in airplane mode only connected with M3+ via bt and I got the pic in my mess app. But maybe I have overlooked something..?

received pic 'download via internet only'

skyeye — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:16:15 GMT

Some problem came just up.

Sent a picture from one messenger to other.

On the receiving side, the message content is kind of marked as 'download via internet only'

strange? how to get the media received actually to be received via iridium?

(we are currently in a rescue mission and need the function)

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

Garmin - AL — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:24:01 GMT

Photos will be compressed in order to send via satellite. These images will only be available to download once the device has accessed WiFi, or cellular data. You can learn more about this feature here: Sending a Photo or Voice Message With the Garmin Messenger App

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

Volker — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:28:12 GMT

Placed my Mini 3+ outside connected with my phony via bt (WiFi/internet off/airplane mode). Someone sent me a pic and it was received on my phone / mess app via satellite.

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

skyeye — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:59:26 GMT

this was my experience too so far.

no idea what is wrong now at the rx side exactly

I did just sent a pic via internet, this seems to have arrived normally

a pic sent from my side via messenger without any local internet did also not arrive there, while on my side correctly converted and transmitted (abt 30-40 sec)

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

Volker — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:45:13 GMT

Strange. Sorry, unfortunately no idea 😞 I thought if both devices are messenger+ devices and paired witha phone/mess app, the via iridium sent pic should be available on the other side without Wifi/internet...

Sorry: maybe stupid question: the receiving messenger plus is connected with the mess app?

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

skyeye — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:40:52 GMT

yes

on the receiving side, the pic is marked as download via internet

RE: received pic 'download via internet only'

Volker — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:35:56 GMT

The receiving messenger is also a messenger+?

RE: InReach Messenger Plus is not able to update to 11.04 using Garmin Express.

2170304 — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:33:26 GMT

I tried all ways to update: messenger app, explorer app, and express. Nothing worked. I also followed the instruction to reset to factory settings. No immediate result.
what did work for me was: starting the update on the Messenger itself.

InReach Messenger Plus is not able to update to 11.04 using Garmin Express.

9162740 — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:35:06 GMT

My InReach Messenger Plus is not able to update to SW version 11.04. I use Garmin Express, and the Garmin Express app says that the installation is complete. When I power cycle the inReach Messenger plus, the device asks to update the software. I click "Yes," and it looks like the device power cycles and gets stuck at the Garmin logo.

RE: InReach Messenger Plus is not able to update to 11.04 using Garmin Express.

Garmin - LF — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:44:40 GMT

Hello 9162740 If you are not able to complete the update after using Garmin Express, I would recommend trying the update using the Messenger app. https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=gHf8DIj9oZ5nyqSt9Qd6F7

If there is no change, I would recommend trying these steps: My inReach Messenger or Messenger Plus Is Locked Up, Unresponsive, or Will Not Power On

RE: InReach Messenger Plus is not able to update to 11.04 using Garmin Express.

2170304 — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:49:57 GMT

Exact same here

inReach Messenger Plus Software Version 11.04

Garmin - Jessica — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:20 GMT

Hello inReach Messenger Plus users,

We have fully released software version 11.04.

Change Log

Fixed issue where the device may fail to power off.

InReach Messenger Plus Software Version 11.03

Garmin-Christopher — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:02:07 GMT

Change Log
: Improved Plan Details page
Fixed potential extra SOS countdown when powering on with the SOS button

Is there a way to auto-send check in messages at a set cadence? I know auto-track exists with the live track map view but I would like to just send an auto-check in message. Just for fun I am taking the message with the lat-long and post processing it wi

3487528 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:45:06 GMT

Just for fun I am taking the message with the lat-long and post processing it with the nearest google street view image to give my raving fans (my wife and dogs at home) a visual of where I currently am on the trail.

RE: Is there a way to auto-send check in messages at a set cadence? I know auto-track exists with the live track map view but I would like to just send an auto-check in message. Just for fun I am taking the message with the lat-long and post processing i

skyeye — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:47:46 GMT

so you would like to not send tracking, which may cost something, but rather send checkin for free

do you think this can work? If this would work, there will be no revenue for tracking at all

InReach Messenger Plus Software v9.02

Garmin-Christopher — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:52:54 GMT

Change Log

Fixed potential issue with messages not being delivered

Better maps on Mini 3 Plus

geoffmurray — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:41:45 GMT

Has anyone tried to load a map image (Garmin .img) into the Inreach Mini 3 Plus Garmin folder in Explorer? The internal folders of the Mini 3 look much the same as other Garmin GPSs and it would be great to have better maps. (And yes I am aware it's a satellite communicator, not a navigating device as such :) )

InReach remote does not add location info

mpattman — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:07:31 GMT

When I send messages from the Messenger Plus directly or via the messenger app on the phone the recipient gets a link to my location as expected and as configured in the web interface. When I send a message directly with the messenger plus device via the InReach Remote on my Edge 1040 or my MARQ2 the message is missing the expected location link, is this something others have seen or does the InReach Remote work for others? Have I missed some magic setting somewhere on the Edge or MARQ2 that needs to be set to make this work correctly?

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

mpattman — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:15:46 GMT

Looks like the new firmware 9.01 does not help. I did notice that when I send to an e-mail address, a location link is included but does not show the location when clicked on it. SMS messages are still missing the location information and link but the option to add my name is working

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

mpattman — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:54:42 GMT

it does look that way, thanks for checking. fingers crossed we will see an updated InReach remote at some point

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

Volker — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:29:38 GMT

Seems that edge and marq2 are using very old irm versions…

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

Volker — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:50:16 GMT

[quote userid="36039" url="~/outdoor-recreation/inreach/f/inreach-messenger-plus/428669/inreach-remote-does-not-add-location-info/2002127"]When you send a message from the Edge 1040 does it automatically include the location for you?[/quote]

No.

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

mpattman — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:31:58 GMT

Hi Volker , thank you for your reply and the pictures, very helpful. Unfortunately the more option is not present in the MARQ2 InReach Remote and like you, I also cannot find it in the Edge 1040. When you send a message from the Edge 1040 does it automatically include the location for you?

RE: InReach remote does not add location info

Volker — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:41:43 GMT

This is for my Fenix 8, haven’t found it on my Edge 1040. Perhaps edge is using a different iR remote version?