Lowrance update?

[little chief]

Has anyone done the most recent update? I have tried multiple times and can't get it to work. I downloaded the update and followed the online instructions but for some reason it won't work. It might have to do with putting the files on the sd card. Once you have them on the computer I un zipped or whatever the files and put the on the sd card one at a time and it shows them on the card. Then when I put the card in the graph it does nothing. Anyone else got this problem or know what I'm doing wrong?

[delcecchi]

Last time I did one there was some sort of Lowrance "installer" that wrote the files on the sd card. But I might not be remembering correctly.

[fishwater]

It varies a bit between units. The HDS gen1 only want selected files from the unzipped download. The gen2 touch want all the files copied after being unzipped.

Which unit are you trying to update?

[little chief]

Hds gen 2

[Pat K]

Are you using a 2G card? For some reason I've had problems using cards with more memory.

[CaptainMusky]

Good suggestion Pat. I have had issues with high speed SD cards in other devices so its definitely possible. My trail cams did not perform well with them.

[little chief]

I'm using a 8gig card, it's the smallest I have.

[fishwater]

little chief - make sure you're putting the files in the route directory..

From the Lowrance Gen2 install page:

Quote:

Installation Instructions

Unzip or extract the files from the downloaded folder. Copy all file(s) into the route directory of a blank SD card, make sure you are not copying the folder, only the individual file(s) must be copied. Insert the card into the display and switch on, the upgrade should start automatically.

Sounds like you're doing everything right. I'd take Pat's suggestion and try a new SD card.

[delcecchi]

Back in the day Lowrance units weren't happy with big SD cards for updates. I would be surprised if that was still true, but stranger things have happened.

Is it a microSD or standard size?

[little chief]

To make sure I'm doing it right, what's the route directory and how do I put the files there?

[CaptainMusky]

I wonder if that should read root not route. Since it mentions do not copy folders only files I have to think it means root.

[Savage Brewer]

The new units dont like updates on big cards still.

I went to MicroCenter to find a small card just to use for updates.

[fasternu]

I just updated my gen 1 unit this weekend with an 8gb microSD with adapter. It took a while to figure it out because I was transferring folders and files to the card. Once I figured out just the files it worked. I saved it to my computer, then transferred just the files to the sd card, and had no problems. Only thing is every time you try to save a file, it was like 6 minutes each, so it took a while to save and transfer to the card. Only took about 2 minutes total for the hds to update.

[fishwater]

To make sure I'm doing it right, what's the route directory and how do I put the files there?

Sorry, my bad, I should have been clearer in my previous email that it was an error. Route is definitely a typo unless they really want to purposely confuse folks. Root directory didn't pop into my head right away either, took me a bit.

Try another card, or if convenient, you might drop by a quality local outfitters marine electronics section, they're typically helpful with system updates.

[mamohr686]

The card is not usually an issue unless it's over the max that the unit will allow. Try formatting the card first. The update will not load if it doesn't "see" the loader program first on the card, then find the data file to install. Or, after expanding the files from the zip format put the files to the top of the card and it should work.

[ClownColor]

I tried and tried as well...bought a different card and it worked perfectly. For some reason the first card just did not want to work.

[Superduty]

Make sure you have the correct update. The update for non touch and touch units are different. It is also a good idea to make sure your SD card does not have any other items stored on it prior to starting the process.