I've looked at a few "How to Update Lowrance" vids. I have a Hook2-5 TS that has an update. I use a MacBook Air computer. Last spring I got a micro SD card, put the update on it (I thought), put it in my Lowrance and nothing happened. So now I ordered a 16GB micro SD card. I'll format it to FAT32 and won't deal with zip or unzip. I'll put the software update on it and try it again in May. If it works I'll post what I did. Lowrance and the rest of the brands should make these things easier to update. Thanks for the video, I got some good tips from it.
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
I just brought my first bass boat from a dealer (used) I pick it up the 27th of January. It has two lowrance units on it. A 10 and 12 can I register the units in my name even though they’re used and probably already registered in previous owners name.
Hello thank you for this tutorial, I love all your videos in my case, it is an HDS Live 7, I can't update it via the latest version under: HDS_Live-20.3-64.5.29-Standard-1.upd an error message is displayed: update file is not valid with this model please how to unlock thanks in advance cordially
Hi john good job, but maybe you can help me with another issue. I’m loosing my depth finder when I’m up on plane and get it back when I’m at idle. I have a 3 in one transducer. Do I need an additional transducer? Thanks
The 23.3 didn’t work. The hds live 12 still want internet with each other. I have already installed a NEP- 2 the units I sent them to Navico in California which o had to pay shipping. They sent them back said units are good. They have a glitch in them sense August 2022. The up to solve problem had a glitch. Now they have the 23.3 after several weeks of waiting. Found out today this did not fix them. I have a 3 in 1 transducer I’m using on transom the unit want transfer info to each other. This is a problem Lowrance has know about but they can’t fix it. I have been able to get my money back from them. While they knew the units had a problem. I have struggled with this problem going on three month with no satisfaction. Can only use one unit. It appears Lowrance is not my friend. Selling a produce that has a glitch and all these weeks can’t use the unit. Very disappointed in Lowrance.
- Lowrance has best hardware and software. Screen-to-body ratio is years ahead of other brands. Interfaces with Motorguide Xi5, Power Pole accessories, Yamaha, etc. - Garmin has the best transducer technology when it comes to LiveScope. They also now own Navionics. Great idea on quick release head unit. - Humminbird works with Lakemaster, Minn Kota, and Talons all in one network. Mega+ imaging probably best side and down scan performance of any brand. Ideal option would be a Lowrance head unit that works with the Panoptix Livescope transducer, Mega+ DI/SI, Lakemaster, Navionics, Minn Kota, and Talons.
I've looked at a few "How to Update Lowrance" vids. I have a Hook2-5 TS that has an update. I use a MacBook Air computer. Last spring I got a micro SD card, put the update on it (I thought), put it in my Lowrance and nothing happened. So now I ordered a 16GB micro SD card. I'll format it to FAT32 and won't deal with zip or unzip. I'll put the software update on it and try it again in May. If it works I'll post what I did. Lowrance and the rest of the brands should make these things easier to update. Thanks for the video, I got some good tips from it.
Good to know. You have to turn the unit off, put the card in, then turn it on. Not sure if that was the issue. Good luck
@JohnCrews can I update two at the same time or would u recommend two separate updates?
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Good tutorial. I haven't updated a Lowrance since the original HDS days, I'm a lil behind 😅
straight to the point... my adhd likes
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time
I just brought my first bass boat from a dealer (used) I pick it up the 27th of January. It has two lowrance units on it. A 10 and 12 can I register the units in my name even though they’re used and probably already registered in previous owners name.
There's also a size limit on the card it will recognize. Has to be smaller than 32g i believe. Unless they updated it lately.
Yes 👍🏼
I wish you lived in Texas. I would bring my boat over and let you figure out why my side scan has never worked.
I love all your videos, but I’m a Humminbrid guy. So I’m going to throw you a like anyway. 👍
Cant get mine to update, doesnt read card
Hello
thank you for this tutorial, I love all your videos
in my case, it is an HDS Live 7, I can't update it via the latest version under: HDS_Live-20.3-64.5.29-Standard-1.upd
an error message is displayed: update file is not valid with this model
please how to unlock
thanks in advance
cordially
John, can you use the same SD card over and over. I updated once but need to update again, can I use the same SD card? Thank You
Dude you the man.
On my Mac, I can erase & format a used card on Disk Utility. Which format should I format the sd card to ? I am guessing MS-DOS (FAT). thanks.
Can you put a software upgrade and GPS Rollover patch on the same micro sd card to update at the same time?
Hi, I just purchased a Hook2 9inch Lowrance HDS (not touch screen). Should I be dowloading the 18.3 or the 20,0 version?. Thanks
Little different topic. Can I swap a Navionics card from my older Elite HDI to my new Elite ti2?
my unit is a Low 522c......dont they take the larger MMC cards?
Hi john good job, but maybe you can help me with another issue. I’m loosing my depth finder when I’m up on plane and get it back when I’m at idle. I have a 3 in one transducer. Do I need an additional transducer? Thanks
That's normal. It can't keep up after a certain speed as it reads in increments . I believe 3 or 5 second intervals.
Does HDS 8 have its own update or does version 23 work for all
Today i followed your steps to run an update for my hook reveal5, software issue solved(unable launch after switching on). (",)
John, is any special sd card required? Capacity, class etc
Yes, has to be smaller that 16 gb I think
Thanks John. Later found out up to 32 go.
Great video, thanks. What size SD card is recommended for the Lowrance units please? Can't find any info regarding this anywhere
Smaller better. Less than 64 gig if possible
@@JohnCrews Thanks heaps for the info.
can help me with another issue. How to Update Lowrance lms 525c df
great video
Do you have to be connected to WIFI when doing the update?
Does everyone pay a fee every year to program your fish finders
Make sure your micro SD card is formatted with FAT32 ! If it's EX-FAT the Lowrance unit will not see it.
can you up date an elite ti unit;;;;
yes
Do I need to download previous updates before downloading version 20.
No
alex korn Correct
Thanks!
Lowrance Elite 5 updated wrong file massage
Mine wasn’t that complicated I used the phone app and Bluetooth it was a lot simpler
The 23.3 didn’t work. The hds live 12 still want internet with each other. I have already installed a NEP- 2 the units I sent them to Navico in California which o had to pay shipping. They sent them back said units are good. They have a glitch in them sense August 2022. The up to solve problem had a glitch. Now they have the 23.3 after several weeks of waiting. Found out today this did not fix them. I have a 3 in 1 transducer I’m using on transom the unit want transfer info to each other. This is a problem Lowrance has know about but they can’t fix it. I have been able to get my money back from them. While they knew the units had a problem. I have struggled with this problem going on three month with no satisfaction. Can only use one unit. It appears Lowrance is not my friend. Selling a produce that has a glitch and all these weeks can’t use the unit. Very disappointed in Lowrance.
So I bought a 64gb…( before I read about 16gb max ) , got the updates downloaded, unit will not recognize the card 😮 , so back to Wally World smh
Been there 🙈
What about the memory card type? Does it read the faster SDHC or do you need a basic SD card? Which file system?
You update a Lowrance by buying any other brand.
That’s just a dumb thing to say. Each brand has their advantages and disadvantages
- Lowrance has best hardware and software. Screen-to-body ratio is years ahead of other brands. Interfaces with Motorguide Xi5, Power Pole accessories, Yamaha, etc.
- Garmin has the best transducer technology when it comes to LiveScope. They also now own Navionics. Great idea on quick release head unit.
- Humminbird works with Lakemaster, Minn Kota, and Talons all in one network. Mega+ imaging probably best side and down scan performance of any brand.
Ideal option would be a Lowrance head unit that works with the Panoptix Livescope transducer, Mega+ DI/SI, Lakemaster, Navionics, Minn Kota, and Talons.
Your lying stop this pop up add