Sorry for posting this in the Montana/inReach section, but Garmin currently does not appear to have a dedicated Alpha 300 forum section.
Device: Garmin Alpha 300
Software Version: 8.40
I am trying to understand whether this is:
- an intended UI change,
- a firmware regression,
- or a bug.
After updating my Alpha 300 from firmware 6.x to 8.40, the "Training Keys" customization menu no longer shows the categories:
- Applications
- Device Actions
- Utilities
Now only dog training commands are available.
Path:
Main Menu → Setup → Training Setup → Training Keys → Add Item Here
According to the Garmin documentation, training keys should allow assigning:
- applications,
- device actions,
- utilities,
- and dog training commands.
However, on my device only dog training commands appear.
Things already tried:
- Reset All Settings
- Delete All
- Reboot
- Re-pairing collars
- Reconnecting through Garmin Express / Garmin Explore
No change.
Could someone with Alpha 300 firmware 8.40 please confirm:
- whether Applications / Utilities are still present on their device,
- or if Garmin changed this behavior in newer firmware?
Thank you.

