SOLIX G2 Family Software Update - 4.210

Updated April 04, 2025 14:49

CURRENT VERSION - 4.210

RELEASED DATE - February 8th, 2024

Affected Models:

(411090-1CHO) SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
(411010-1 ) SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
(411010-1CHO) SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2 CHO

(411100-1CHO) SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
(411030-1) SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
(411030-1CHO) SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2 CHO

(411110-1CHO ) SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
(411050-1) SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
(411050-1CHO) SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2 CHO

JUMP TO: NEW & UPDATED FEATURES, IMPORTANT NOTES & PREREQUISITES, DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT SOLIX SOFTWARE (CONTROL HEAD ONLY), CURRENT SOLIX AND ACCESSORY SOFTWARE (ZIP FILE), GENERAL FIXES

New and Updated Features

Support for the Humminbird AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet Switch

The new AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switch is supported by this software update. While the prior AS ETH 5PXG switch is still supported, the AS ETH 5PGL contains upgrades that allow support for much larger One Boat Networks. For more information please visit Humminbird’s Ethernet Networking Learning page.

One Boat Ethernet Networking Auto-Sync

The process of syncing SOLIX and APEX units has been upgraded. SOLIX and APEX units are no longer manually synced onto the One Boat Network. This happens quickly and automatically as units are connected to the network. A new icon has been added to the status bar of SOLIX and APEX to indicate the networking state of each control head on the One Boat Network.

Minn Kota QUEST Trolling Motor Battery Monitoring Support

With this software update for SOLIX and APEX, in conjunction with the 2.200 or newer software update for Minn Kota QUEST motors, a new Battery Monitoring Tool is included to keep track of trolling motor battery usage in real-time. For more information visit Minn Kota’s QUEST Motor Technology page.

Important Notes and 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 960 MB of available space.
Head unit software MUST be installed BEFORE installing any accessory software.
Software version 3.500 or greater must be installed prior to 4.210. No damage will occur if 3.500 or greater is not installed, but the update will not be successful.
- DOWNLOAD v. 3.500
Once 4.210 is installed, the factory recovery will be updated to 4.210. You will not be able to recover back to previous software versions.
The defaults will be restored when 4.210 is installed.
Support for SM1000, SM2000, SM3000, AS 360 SSI, AS 360 TM, and AS 360 TM UL has been removed from this software. There is no effect on MEGA 360 products.

Download and Update Instructions

Software Download Instructions

Use the Control Head Only or Zip File download options below to begin downloading the software update file to your computer.

Control head only instructions:

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.

Zip file instructions:

Connect the SD card to your computer and ensure it is detected.
Open File Explorer
Locate the zipped file in your Downloads section (see example below)
Example:
Extract the Entire Folder:
- Right-click on the zipped folder
- Select Extract All from the context menu
- Choose Extract
Cut/copy and paste the desired file(s) 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.

Software Update Instructions

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.

Two Methods to Update:

Method 1: Automatic file recognition, recommended if you want to update you unit immediately.

Method 2: Update later from the Files Widget

Update Method 1

Power on your SOLIX and follow the on-screen prompts to start in Normal Mode
Insert the SD or Micro SD card containing the update file(s) into the control head card slot.
A dialog box will display to start the software update as shown below.
Select Install to begin the software update.
- If you wish to update later, select Cancel, and follow steps in Method 2 when you are ready to update.
Your SOLIX will restart automatically upon completion.

Update Method 2

With software update card already in the unit, power on and follow the on-screen prompts to start in Normal Mode.
Press the HOME key
Select the Files Tool from the Home Screen.
From the Software Update tab, scroll to This Unit
Confirm that the most current version of software is selected from the list. Select Install Now

Important! Do NOT remove the SD card or power off your Humminbird until the software update is complete.

Software Update Tutorial Videos

Windows users: Click here to watch the video tutorial

Mac users: Click here to watch the video tutorial

One Boat Network App Updates

It is possible to update your SOLIX using the One-Boat Network App as long as your software version is 4.130 or higher. Please note that this is a very long process that can take up to 6 hours depending on internet speed.

For more information on this process, please see our article on this topic in the following link: Using One-Boat Network App to Update Software

Current SOLIX Software (Control Head Only)

DOWNLOAD CURRENT SOLIX SOFTWARE

Current SOLIX and Accessory Software (Zip File)

DOWNLOAD CURRENT SOFTWARE UPDATE ZIPPED FOLDER

Accessories and software versions included in zipped file:

MEGA Live: version 1.300
MEGA Live TargetLock: version 1.180
MEGA 360: version 1.070
Minn Kota i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth) / Remote: version 1.440 / 3.000
Minn Kota i-Pilot Link (non- Bluetooth) / Remote: version 2.150 / 2.040
Minn Kota Raptor / Raptor Remote: version 2.040 / 1.250
Minn Kota Talon / Talon Remote: version 2.020 / 1.240

General Fixes

AIS, BLUETOOTH, CHART, LANGUAGES & TRANSLATIONS, MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR, NETWORKING, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SIMULATION, SONAR 2D | DI | SI, SONAR MEGA 360, SONAR MEGA LIVE, SONAR MEGA LIVE TARGET LOCK, SYSTEM

AIS

Fixed an issue with Targets Tools settings adjustment.

Bluetooth

Fixed several issues with iOS and Android phone connectivity.
Fixed several issues with Minn Kota TALON and RAPTOR connectivity and settings adjustment.

Chart

Fixed an issue with the Side Imaging Range indicator overlay.
Fixed an issue displaying data inside waypoint chart clusters.
Fixed an issue using the keypad encoder knob to zoom in and out on the Chart View.
Fixed a chart loading issue caused by removing an SD card.
Fixed a chart zooming issue while using Navionics.
Fixed several issues with the way the SmartStrike data is displayed on the Chart View.

Languages & Translations

Fixed several Croatian language issues
Fixed several Czech language issues
Fixed several Dutch language issues
Fixed several Estonian language issues
Fixed several Latvian language issues
Fixed several Lithuanian language issues
Fixed several Norwegian language issues
Fixed several Polish language issues
Fixed several Russian language issues
Fixed several Swedish language issues

Minn Kota Trolling Motor

Fixed an issue changing between trolling motor navigation and standard navigation.
Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System navigation.
Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System after stowing the trolling motor.
Fixed several issues with Follow-the-Contour extensions.
Fixed several issues with Follow-the-Contour offsets.
Fixed several issues with the Battery Monitoring Setup tool.
Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Contour in shallow water.
Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Contour contour highlights.
Fixed an issue with Follow-Hardness while using LakeMaster VX cards.
Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Shoreline defaults.
Fixed an issue with low-speed Drift and Cruise Control.
Fixed an issue where settings were reset on the Minn Kota trolling motor when connected to a SOLIX or APEX unit.

Networking

Fixed an issue that could cause waypoints to stop sharing over the Ethernet One Boat Network.
Fixed an issue caused by deleting waypoints off of units connected to the Ethernet One Boat Network.

NMEA 0183

Fixed a baud-rate setup issue with the AS GRP.

NMEA 2000

Fixed several issues with Fuel Rate and Tank NMEA 2000 sources.
Fixed several issues with GPS and Heading NMEA 2000 sources.

Simulation

Fixed several SONAR issues while in simulation mode.
Fixed several RADAR issues while in simulation mode.

Sonar 2D | DI | SI

Fixed an issue with Side Imaging and Down Imaging Range after changing views.
Fixed an issue causing depth range labels to display incorrectly.
Fixed an issue with Side Imaging Range when being used by two sources.
Fixed an issue with 2D, Down Imaging, and Side Imaging subscriptions.
Fixed and issue with lower Sensitivity selection values while using 455 kHz Side Imaging.

Sonar MEGA 360

Fixed several issues with MEGA 360 sonar recordings and sonar recording playback.
Fixed an issue with MEGA 360 Quick Sweep Mode.
Fixed an issue when switching from MEGA 360 mode to MEGA SI mode.

Sonar MEGA Live

Fixed a first-time connection issue with MEGA Live transmit range.
Fixed an issue causing MEGA Live data to not appear if the Ethernet switches are rebooted.
Fixed an issue with Digital Depth when calculated from MEGA Live.

Sonar MEGA Live TargetLock

Fixed an issue with displaying the Home and Sweep button.
Fixed an issue with selecting the Target Lock GPS Source.

System

Fixed several shut-down issues with SOLIX and APEX units.
Fixed a unit boot-up issue caused by Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.
Fixed several Waypoint, Route, and Track Import and Export issues.