Humminbird Basemap Update - HELIX 9, 10, 12 G2N and G3N

CURRENT VERSION - 1.031
RELEASED DATE - July 10, 2020

Affected Models:

• All HELIX 9, 10, and 12 G2N
• All HELIX 9, 10, and 12 G3N

Note! This Basemap update is not required for HELIX G4N models.

New and Updated Features

• Enhanced detail and performance.
• Provides support for LakeMaster (VX), LakeMaster Premium (VX), CoastMaster, and CoastMaster Premium.

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 4 GB of available space. 
• Head unit software version 2.280 or later MUST be installed BEFORE installing the Basemap software.

Download and Update Instructions

NOTICE! This is a very large file, and the length of time to download will vary depending on your internet speed. For reference, we have provided download times below:

Minimum Download Times

• 85 Mbps - 15 minutes
• 70 Mbps - 20 minutes
• 50 Mbps - 25 minutes
• 25 Mbps - 50 minutes
• 10 Mbps - 120 minutes
• 7 Mbps - 170 minutes

Instructions

1. Begin downloading the Humminbird Basemap v 1.031 file by clicking this link: HUMMINBIRD BASEMAP V 1.031 DOWNLOAD
2. Save the zipped file ("HBBM_9_10_12.zip") to your computer's hard drive or external storage drive.
3. Do not save this file directly to an SD card as It will substantially increase your download time. This is the longest step in this process. Download times will depend on your connection speed as mentioned.
4. Once saved, you need to right-click on the file and select "Extract All" and the files will go to the same destination as the zipped file. This process will take a 5-20 minutes depending on your computer's processor speed.
5. When complete, the extracted file folder should appear on your computer as a regular folder titled HBBM_9_10_12
6. Open this folder, highlight all six of the files within it, and copy/paste or drag/drop the files directly to your SD card.
   1. Do not copy the actual folder or place the files into a folder on your SD card .
   2. They must be in the root drive of the SD card in order for your unit to read them.
7. The SD card can now be inserted into your HELIX model and Software Release 2.280 and the Humminbird Basemap are ready to be installed.
   1. With the power off, insert the SD card into your HELIX unit. Then, turn the power on.
   2. If you have yet to install software update 2.280 a pop-up appears asking if you want to update to software version 2.280. Cursor right for "Yes"
   3. It will now ask if you want to "abort software update". Left cursor for "No"
   4. The unit will now update your software.
   5. Once the software is updated, your unit will automatically ask you if you want to "replace Humminbird Basemap version 1.051 with Humminbird Basemap version 1.031 from the SD card? Use your right cursor button to select "Yes"
   6. It will now ask if you want to "Abort Humminbird Basemap software update?" Left cursor button to select "No"
   7. You will see a message box indicating that the update is being performed and what percent is completed. During the update, do not turn off your Humminbird unit. This final step will take approximately 20 minutes.
   8. You can confirm that both updates have been made by going to your System Status screen where you should see both the correct unit software version 2.280 and the Humminbird Basemap version 1.031.