CURRENT VERSION - 5.080
RELEASED DATE - February 7th, 2025
Before you proceed! Software version 5.060 MUST be installed prior to 5.080. Please check your unit's current software. A link to version 5.060 will be provided below.
Affected Models:
(411530-1) SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
(411530-1CHO) SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO
(411550-1) SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
(411550-1CHO) SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO
(411570-1) SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
(411570-1CHO) SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO
JUMP TO: 5.080 NEW & UPDATED FEATURES, 5.060 NEW & UPDATED FEATURES, GENERAL FIXES, IMPORTANT NOTES & PREREQUISITES, SOFTWARE UPDATE
5.080 New and Updated Features
- Introduces a new .up2 file extension, which enables smaller update files and faster Humminbird updates via both the One Boat Network App and SD card methods.
- Required to network with XPLORE units shipped with version 5.080.
5.060 New and Updated Features
New Home Screen
- Updated design with new features and capabilities
- Three modes: Favorite Views, All Views, and Tools
- Manage My Data, One Boat Network, New Views, and Settings are managed from The Home Screen. Refer to the new SOLIX G3 and APEX Operations Manual for details.
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New Waypoint Management
- Improved marking, editing, exporting, and managing of waypoints, routes, and tracks.
- New waypoint icons and colors.
- Enhanced management of favorite waypoint icons and editing of waypoints, routes, and tracks.
- Quick and easy transfer of waypoints to and from the One Boat Network App via the "Transfer" feature.
- Export or transfer specific waypoints, routes, and tracks to uniquely named GPX files on the One Boat Network App using the "select multiple" feature from the My Data tool.
- Bulk edit waypoint groups, icons, and colors with "select multiple".
- Use "Draw to Select" on the Chart View to lasso waypoints for export, transfer, grouping, or editing.
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New View Management
- Updated tool on the Home Screen for editing views.
- More temple options and split positions for various view types.
New X-Press Menus
- Redesigned menu system for easier use with the touch screen.
- Sidebar moved to the right side of the screen next to the keypad.
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New Top Bar Menus
- Updated top bar with new options and support for the new Waypoint Management feature.
- New icons providing access to several new and existing tools and features.
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New In-Pane Touch Targets
- Touch controls for various settings, ranges, and zoom levels in each view.
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New Imaging Sonar Color Palettes
- The Side Imaging, Down Imaging, 360 Imaging, and MEGA Live Color Palettes have been updated with new names to help you easily remember and discuss your preferred color palette.
New First-Time Setup Tool
- The First-Time Setup Tool has been simplified for easier use.
New One Boat Network Tool
- The "Bluetooth" tool has been updated to the "One Boat Network" tool, which now manages the One Boat Network App, Minn Kota Motor, RAPTOR, and TALON settings and connections.
Chart Performance
- Chart performance has been improved for more stable and smoother vessel movement.
General Fixes
AIS
- Fixed several issues with Guard Zones and Alarms
Bluetooth
- Fixed several issues with iOS and Android phone connectivity
Chart
- Fixed several chart card detection issues when two LakeMaster cards were inserted at the same time or a LakeMaster and Navionics card were inserted at the same time.
- Fixed several issues with two chart cards inserted at the same time.
- Fixed several chart performance issues.
- Fixed an issue with the “infinite” COG Line.
Minn Kota Trolling Motor
- Fixed several navigation menu issues.
- Fixed a Follow Hardness Line issue with AutoChart Live.
Languages and Translations
- Fixed several language and translation issues.
NMEA 2000 | NMEA 0183 | Source Selection
- Fixed several data source selection issues associated with temperature and digital depth.
- Fixed or updated several NMEA 2000 PGN sentences.
- Fixed several NMEA 2000 PGN output issues.
Networking
- Fixed several issues using both 5PXG and 5PGL switches at the same time.
- Fixed several issues with networking reliability and stability.
SONAR 2D | DI | SI
- Fixed several Humminbird transducer detection, menu, and frequency range issues.
- Fixed several Airmar transducer detection, menu, and frequency range issues.
Important Notes & Prerequisites
Before you proceed! Software version 5.060 MUST be installed prior to 5.080. Please check your unit's current software. A link to version 5.060 will be provided below.
Important 5.060 Update Information
NOTICE! Keep the unit powered on until the update is complete to avoid instability or data loss.
- After version 5.060 and later software, SOLIX G3 and APEX cannot be used with SOLIX G1, G2, HELIX, or Legacy models on the same One Boat Network.
- Support for AS 360 SSI, TM, and TM UL is removed; MEGA 360 products are unaffected.
- Ensure these accessory software versions (or newer) are installed for compatibility with version 5.060 and 5.080:
- MEGA Live: V1.320 (New*)
- MEGA Live 2: V2.150
- MEGA Live TargetLock: V1.180
- i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth): V1.440
- Advanced GPS Navigation:
- Package: V2.270 (New*)
- Controller: V2.240
- RAPTOR: V2.040
- TALON: V2.020
- SOLIX G3 and APEX must have software version 3.900 or higher before updating to 5.060; otherwise, the update will fail without damage.
- DO NOT turn off the unit during the update!
- Use a Class 10 SD or Micro SD card (max 32GB) with 2 GB of free space.
- Remove any other cards (e.g., LakeMaster, Navionics) before updating.
- After installing 5.060, the factory recovery will be updated to 5.060, and you cannot revert to previous versions.
- Defaults will be restored upon installation of 5.060.
- Settings from older versions cannot be imported into 5.060 or newer.
*New update required for compatibility with software version 5.060 and XPLORE.
Software Update