inReach Mini 2 - Recent Threads

RE: Pairing Zumo XT and Mini 2 connection is not retained

8038338 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:40:05 GMT

Ok thanks I did some testing on my end. I deleted the 2 Sena bluetooth devices that were connected to the Zumo XT. The connection between the Mini 2 and the XT are good. I found that If i turn on the Zumo XT first and wait for it to boot up and then power on the Mini 2 the connection stays as long as the Mini 2 is powered on. I can power the XT on and off and it will connect to the Mini 2.

Pairing Zumo XT and Mini 2 connection is not retained

8038338 — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:22:33 GMT

I have a Zumo XT and a Mini 2 inReach. I have successfully paired them in order to use the remote functionality on the Zumo XT. When one or the other powers off the the connection is not retained. I have the resetting of the bluetooth connections and cleared the Mini 2 of devices. Any ideas? I "upgraded to the Mini 2 for this convenience, its a bummer it looses connection.

Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:54:47 GMT

I last used my inReach Mini 2 with the "Enabled" plan back in March 2026. I set the plan to suspend at the end of that month, and the device was powered off.

Now, the Explore website shows my plan status as suspended, but the device still shows "inReach Enabled Plan | SOS included" in the plan details page.

When I tell it to update plan info, it just gets stuck showing "Waiting for response" even though I left it outside with a sky view for over 30 minutes. I even tried rebooting it outdoors again and it goes into the same state when I ask it to update plan details.

It is syncing with the Explore mobile app. It just performed the 5.04 firmware update earlier today.

I do not use the Messenger app and have no intention to (do not want this linkage to phone numbers etc.) I have used it since day 1 with the Explore app and the Explore website where I enrolled the plan originally.

I also do not have a PC to run Garmin Express.

What I was hoping to find out was whether it would indicate "Suspended plan | SOS included" now as per the recent announcements. I am not sure if that is possible until the next time I resume service and suspend again though. I just don't understand why the device will not update to realize it is suspended...

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

Garmin - LF — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:19:09 GMT

This is correct. The pairing with the Messenger app is required to use the Suspend +SOS plan.

RE: Pairing Zumo XT and Mini 2 connection is not retained

Garmin - LF — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:47:54 GMT

Hello 8038338 Garmin is aware of a concern with the InReach remote connection not reconnecting after powercycle. A solution has not been found for this concern at this time. As a workaround, backing out of the inReach app on the zumo XT, then going back into it will allow the connection to reestablish. If there any changes this, it will be via a future software update. So continue to update your device as normal.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:49:50 GMT

Ah then probably you indeed need Messenger to switch to the Suspend + SOS plan.

Personally I don’t mind using Messenger app. Of course you need to be aware that the app “hijacks” your phone number. For people wanting to send me a message I think it works easier than using the MapShare link.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:41:24 GMT

DId you have to go through a step called "resume plan" first? That's all I see if I try to go to the website for myself. I haven't gone further because I don't want to incur charges by accident right now...

I wish they would allow it to sync the state via the Explore app too, if it can't really be provisioned via satellite like the normal plans.

Edit: actually I just went a step further and it shows plan options but only one Suspend that says SOS will not work and this is marked as "current". It doesn't show the other option you saw, but again I have not setup Messenger.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:58 GMT

I didn’t check if you can change to the Suspend + SOS plan via the website. The Messenger app just shows the web page when you change your plan so I guess it might be possible.

But I guess you need to sync the Mini 2 with the Messenger app in order to get the updated plan details on the Mini 2.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:46:38 GMT

Thanks for confirming.

I don't understand why they can't offer this option via the website plan management and normal sync processes too... :-(

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:58:52 GMT

I dug a bit more into this and apparently I needed to change my plan to the new “Suspend with SOS”. Not the literal name of the plan, but when I selected to change my plan from the Messenger app, I noticed I was on the suspend plan without the possibility to do an SOS and that there was a different suspend plan available with SOS.

After I switched to that plan, my Mini 2 now shows correctly that it is on the inReach Suspend Plan with the ability to do an SOS.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:13:55 GMT

Right, I read it the same way. It would be absurd if it needs the app to be present to send the SOS.

But, I think it is also pretty stupid that they have tied this to the new Messenger app. Why can't the Explore app do whatever is needed to sync the right settings to the device?

I've never had any interest in the Messenger app. I don't want my inReach messaging in anyway tied or conflated with my mobile phone number. I don't want to be part of their marketing network to try to trick recipients into installing the Messenger app. I don't want recipients accidentally trying and abandoning the Messenger app, and as a result being unable to receive SMS from the regular inReach SMS gateway.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:12:25 GMT

I read this as that the Mini 2 needs to have synced with the Messenger app in order to have the Suspend with SOS plan available on the device.

Not that you need to be paired with the Messenger app when triggering an SOS. Garmin - LF can you confirm this?

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:02:42 GMT

This is disappointing, if you are confirming that the SOS while suspended is only possible with the Messenger app. Why can't the Explore app sync whatever is necessary here? It supports the firmware update and other function of the inReach Mini 2, including reading and sending messages.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

Garmin - LF — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:36:43 GMT

Hello 6125703 With the current plan, this will show the plan details. So this would show "Service is currently suspended except for SOS. Reactivate at any time." However for this to change you would need to be synced with the Messenger app.

This will also effect using the SOS while the plan is suspended. The device must be paired with the Messenger app for that to be available. SOS with inReach Suspended Service

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:20:42 GMT

Hmm, so even with the Messenger app it doesn't get updated to know it is suspended?

After a full reset, mine hangs the same way "waiting for a response" if I attempt the activation sequence as per the documentation.

I think I'm going to have to wait for the next time I actually want to resume service, and give myself some weeks to see if it reactivates properly then...

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:52:40 GMT

Btw, just checked my Mini 2 and the device itself shows inReach Enabled Plan | SOS included as well. The Messenger app and Explore website show my plan as suspended (which it is).

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:37:17 GMT

I haven't had issues with my Mini 2 so I've never had to reset it. I've had my account suspended for 10 months now.

I don't think the state of your subscription should have impact on the reset procedure, but if you have doubts I'd suggest contacting support.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:27:34 GMT

Have you ever done this with a suspended subscription?

I've been afraid to try it since the docs say to go through activation again, and I'm not sure what that means when I have a suspended plan (and don't want to resume right now)...

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

JungleJim — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:21:16 GMT

That's not typical so there might be some issue with your device. You might want to try a factory reset, see https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=V1YS94mIEj5NPQ9QciwxnA.

If that doesn't help contact Garmin Support.

RE: Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

6125703 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:33:07 GMT

I let it soak outdoors for 2 hours this morning with no change in behavior.

This was also long enough to determine that it is eating battery at over 5% per hour. So, it's not nearly so practical to use its offline navigation features either in this state. Its battery life would be no better than my watch in its superior multi-band GPS mode!

RE: How long does 5.04 take via Explore app and bluetooth?

6125703 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:20:56 GMT

Nevermind... after about 1.5 hrs it popped up a notice that an update is available. Now it shows 5.05 (19P).

How long does 5.04 take via Explore app and bluetooth?

6125703 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:29 GMT

My inReach Mini 2 is still on firmware 4.34 (15P) according to its About page.

It hasn't been powered on since late winter, but I've left it syncing for about an hour now and it still says "No update available" if I go into the device menu to check for updates.

Has anybody gone through this and had it successfully update to the new 5.04 version that the app says should be available? How long did it take roughly?

I'm interested to see if this is going to reveal the new SOS while suspended capability...

Garmin Inreach mini2 — where are exported gpx waypoints saved to when paired with an iPad?

mc_venture — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:40:06 GMT

Garmin Inreach Mini2

Menu > saved > waypoints > Export to GPX > Export all waypoints to GPX > export

When I go through the above steps, I get a message that export is processing and then completes.

But it’s not clear WHERE the exported gpx waypoints are saved. I have searched ipad and files and find nothing.

I also don’t see any exported file in Explore app on my iPad. I do see the original waypoints but I need them as GPX NOT Garmin format, which is why I am exporting from Inreach2 mini’s functionality.

Please advise as your documentation does not make this clear either. Thanks!

RE: Garmin Inreach mini2 — where are exported gpx waypoints saved to when paired with an iPad?

JungleJim — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:34:35 GMT

The exported waypoints are on the device itself, in the folder Garmin\GPS and in a single file called waypoints.gpx. So you need to connect the Mini 2 to a computer with a USB cable and copy the file from the device.

You can also explore data from the Explore app itself, see Exporting GPX Files from the Garmin Explore App | Garmin Support

RE: In Reach Mini 2 and India

Garmin - LF — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:47:38 GMT

Hello semmyroundel Some countries require prior permission or a government-issued registration code to activate or use satellite communication devices. Other countries completely prohibit the use of satellite communicators. In addition, United States embargoes prohibit providing satellite communications products and services in some countries. Countries Where inReach Compatible Devices May Be Regulated, Prohibited, or Embargoed