Hello, im thinking about buying a lowrance color unit, and i was told that it will need to be updated, can someone point me in the right direction on how much a card reader is?? or better yet can someone on IDA update it for me and i can pay them??? i have no idea how to even start this process so im leaining towards someone doing it for me
Thanks guys
Where are you located?
It is a very easy process. If you are in the Twin Cities I can help IF not I am sure that you can find someone on IDA to help.
Ron
im up north about 35 min from mille lacs
I can help than 
So order what you want and then PM with the model number. I can download your update, meet you somewhere and upload it to your lowrance.
Card readers are about $30 and product updates are free on lowrances website.The locator might come with a card reader.
Also, I’ve taken mine to Thorne Bros. who have done it for me at no cost.
Sometime when you’re coming to the metro area, bring it along and stop in @ Capras on (I believe) 65 north of Hiway 10. They did both of mine for nothing- – – – – – -jerr
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Updating your lowrance is really easy. Here is the card reader that I have, bought it at walmart or target.
You’ll also need a sim card, like this one.
Go out to lowrances site, download the correct update for your product to your computer. Updates are located here:
Once the file is downloaded to your computer, put the sim card into the card reader and attach the card reader to your machine. Copy the file from the computer to the sim card.
Take the card out of the reader, install it in the lowrance unit and turn the unit on. The lowrance unit will update on its own.
Another good reason to have this setup is to save your waypoints from the unit, in case you have to do a hard reset on your unit or if you buy the map create software.
Jami
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Also, I’ve taken mine to Thorne Bros. who have done it for me at no cost.
Reeds in Brainerd did the same for me this past summer. Total charge? 0$!
How often does this need to be done? I bought a new unit in August, 522c. I imagine it was in its box for a while since leaving the factory. Is there a method of determining when an update is available. Version #?
Eric
i was told at least make sure to do it once a year??? I have never heard of it before myself..
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How often does this need to be done? I bought a new unit in August, 522c. I imagine it was in its box for a while since leaving the factory. Is there a method of determining when an update is available. Version #?
Eric
Procedure to see which software version your unit is running:
Press MENU twice
Scroll to System Setup and press ENT
Scroll to Software Info and press ENT
Software info will be displayed on the screen.
I also have a 522c but I haven’t heard whether the updates are bug free. Has anyone upgraded yet and found problems with the update.
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