Reply With QuoteIt might be possible to convert the device to an EU version, but it very much depends on whether the Chinese and US/EU hardware are the same.
If they have the same HWID (albeit that's very unlikely) then a successful cross-flash of firmware is pretty much guaranteed. If they share the same PCB P/N (quite likely they do) then a cross-flash might work.
So please supply the HWID and PCB P/N of your device. Please read here: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and here: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. It your etrex has a hidden diagnostics menu behind the time or battery symbol then you can get the device's PCB info from there in Version Information page, as well as HWID from its Inventory page: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
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Yesterday, 09:13 PM #1Junior Member
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Garmin eTrex 10 Firmware - Update
Hi - recently we purchased a Garmin eTrex 10 here in the UK. When we received the device we discovered it was unable to display UK OS-Grid references. Following further investigation, we discovered the device had been supplied with Chinese Firmware.
We connected the device using Windows Garmin Express. The device connects fine with USB. On checking for Firmware updates no updates were indicated.
Looking at the device setup, it reports Firmware 2.20 and a Unit ID. 386xxxxxxx . Looking online, further updates of Firmware upto 3.6* appear available.
Our question is, is it possible to download and Flash an updated more recent version of Firmware or is the device restricted to the Chinese 2.20 Firmware.
Many thanks in anticipation of your advice and guidance.Last edited by Neil; Yesterday at 11:32 PM. Reason: Disguise Unit ID number.
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