CURRENT VERSION - 1.900
RELEASED DATE - February 6, 2019
Affected Models:
(409950-1) HELIX 9 SI GPS
(409950-1KVD) HELIX 9 SI GPS KVD
JUMP TO: IMPORTANT NOTES & PREREQUISITES, DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT HELIX SOFTWARE, MINN KOTA SOFTWARE, GENERAL FIXES
Important Notes & Prerequisites
Know before you update
NOTICE! To ensure a smooth update process, please keep the unit powered on until the update is fully completed. Interrupting the power supply during the update can result in system instability or data loss. It is crucial for the integrity of the update that the unit remains operational throughout the entire procedure.
- DO NOT power the unit off during the update.
- You will need a Class 10 SD or Micro SD (depending on Humminbird model) no larger than 32GB, and 150 MB of available space.
Download and Update Instructions
HELIX Software Download Instructions
Click the link below to begin downloading the software update file to your computer
Save the .UPD file to your PC (this will most likely be saved in your Downloads folder) and move the .UPD file to your SD card.
- Connect the SD card to your computer and ensure it is detected.
- Open File Explorer
- Locate the update file in your Downloads section (see example below)
Example: - Cut/copy and paste the desired files from your computer to your SD card. You can also drag and drop items.
- Tip: If you use the “Cut and Paste” method, the files will only be saved on your SD card, freeing up space on your local disk.
- If you use the “Copy and Paste” method, you’ll get a duplicate of the chosen files, keeping a backup on your computer.
- Once the file has successfully saved on your card, safely disconnect your SD card.
HELIX Software Update Instructions
NOTICE! To ensure a smooth update process, please keep the unit powered on until the update is fully completed. Interrupting the power supply during the update can result in system instability or data loss. It is crucial for the integrity of the update that the unit remains operational throughout the entire procedure.
Before you begin: make sure to remove any other card that may be present, such as a LakeMaster, Zero Lines, Navionics, etc., from the unit before initializing the new update.
- Install the microSD or SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot.
- Power the unit on.
- The control head will recognize the new software (recognition may take several minutes) and run through a series of prompts to confirm the software installation.
- You will first be asked if you want to install the displayed version. To continue, answer with "Yes" (RIGHT Cursor key).
- You will then be asked if you want to abort the update in the chance you proceeded by mistake. To proceed with the update, answer "No" (LEFT Cursor Key).
Software Update Tutorial Videos
Windows users: Click here to watch the video tutorial
Mac users: Click here to watch the video tutorial
Current HELIX Software
Minn Kota Software
i-Pilot Link w/ Bluetooth Controller v 1.440 and Remote v 3.000
General Fixes
Sonar
Fixed several issues with 2D Sonar digital depth tracking.
Fixed an issue with 2D Sonar performance on ICE HELIX models.
Fixed an issue where the “check/enter key” would not change frequencies on sonar views.
360 Imaging
Fixed an issue where 360 would not connect and display data in a timely manner.
Fixed an issue where 360 sensitivities less than 10 did not change the 360 sensitivity setting.
i-Pilot Link
Fixed an issue where HELIX would reboot when i-Pilot Link connected if the HELIX was updated with i-Pilot Link Auto-Upload Nav Data turned on.
Chart
Fixed a HELIX issue where heading data from the i-Pilot Link was not turning off correctly when the i-Pilot Link motor was stowed.
System
Fixed an issue where updating from software older than 1.400 to new software would cause an update issue.
