Locating Your Software Version and Serial Number

The guide below provides steps for locating the software version of your fish finder and accessories. It also explains how to find the serial number within the unit's menu, as well as the location of the physical serial number label on the product.

JUMP TO: APEX | XPLORE | SOLIX & ONIX | HELIX & LEGACY | MEGA Live, MEGA Live 2, MEGA 360, and TargetLock 

APEX

Models running Software Version 6.090 or Later

  1. Press Network and Devices 

  2. Press Network and Updates and the Current Software Version will be displayed.  

  3. To View the Serial Number from Unit Screen Press Device Information.

  4. The Serial Number will be displayed. 

Models running Software Version Prior to 6.090 and after 4.210 Serial Number and Software Version are displayed on the System Info screen:

  1. Power the unit on or Press Home if unit is already powered on
  2. Press Settings
  3. Select System and then Network Info.
  4. The Software Version and Serial number for the Unit and Accessories connected will display.
  • (Models running Software version 4.210 and below) Serial Number and Software Version are displayed on the home screen:faq-apex-homescreen.png

  • The Serial Number can also be found at the base of the unit, below the connector plugs.
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XPLORE

Models Running Software Version 6.090 or later

  1. Press Network and Devices 

  2. Press Network and Updates and the Current Software Version will be displayed. 

  3. To View the Serial Number Press Device Information.

  4. The Serial Number for the Unit will be displayed

Units running Software Version prior to 6.090 Serial Number and Software Version are displayed on the System Info screen:

  1. Power the unit on or Press Home if unit is already powered on
  2. Press Settings
  3. Select System and then Network Info.
  4. The Software Version and Serial number for the Unit and Accessories connected will display. 
    • The Serial Number can also be found at the base of the unit, below the connector plugs.

SOLIX & ONIX

SOLIX G3 Software Version 6.090 and Later

  1. Press Network and Devices 
  2. Press Network and Updates and the Current Software Version will be displayed.  
  3. To view the Serial Number press Device Information. 
  4. The Serial Number for the Unit will be displayed
SOLIX G3 Software Version Prior to 6.090
  • Serial Number and Software Version are displayed on the System Info screen:

    • Power the unit on or Press Home if unit is already powered on
    • Press Settings
    • Select System and then Network Info.
    • The Software Version and Serial number for the Unit and Accessories connected will display. 
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  • The Serial Number can also be found on the back of the unit, above the connector plugs. 

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SOLIX and ONIX Software Version 4.210 and Earlier
  • Serial Number and Software Version are displayed on the System Info screen
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HELIX & Legacy

  • Locating the Software Version

    1. The easiest method is to turn your unit on. After the unit has stopped loading Press Menu, the Startup Options will appear. Scroll down and Select System Status.
    2. Press and hold the VIEW key and the System Status Screen will Display the Software Version and Serial Number. 
    • The Serial Number can also be found on the back of the unit, above the connector plugs.

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MEGA Live, MEGA Live 2, MEGA 360, and TargetLock

Software Version and Serial Number can be found on the Accessory Test View (HELIX) or the Network Info Screen (APEX, XPLORE, and SOLIX)
 
APEX, XPLORE, and SOLIX G3 running software version 6.090 or later
  1. Press Network and Devices 

  2. Press Network and Updates and the Current Software Version will be displayed. 

  3. Scroll Down to Sonar MEGA Live or the Accessory you are checking software on and the current Software Version will be Displayed 

 
APEX, XPLORE, and SOLIX G3 running a software version prior to 6.060
  1. Power the unit on or Press Home if unit is already powered on
  2. Press Settings
  3. Select System and then Network Info.
  4. Select Network Info and the Software Version and Serial number for the Unit and Accessories connected will display. 
  5. The Serial Number can also be found on the tag wrapped on the Ethernet Cable. 
    • MEGA Live 2
    • MEGA Live
    • MEGA 360 
    • Additionally you can visit this link that is specific by product Series.  
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