Using One-Boat Network App to Update Software

This guide will assist with using the One Boat-Network App to update software on Humminbird XPLORE, APEX, SOLIX, and HELIX Units. This will also walk through using the One-Boat Network app to update software on Advanced GPS Trolling Motors, Raptor Shallow Water Anchors, and Talon Shallow Water Anchors.  

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Preparation | Mobile Device Requirements | Compatible Humminbird and Minn Kota Products | Download and Install the One-Boat Network App | Create an Account and Sign In | Update an XPLORE, APEX, or SOLIX | Update a HELIX | Update Advanced GPS Navigation on a Trolling Motor and Wireless Remote | Update a Raptor | Update a Talon | Resources

Preparation

In addition to the instructions in this section, confirm your mobile device has Location Services enabled for GPS tracking and a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection for downloading charts and software updates.

Mobile Device Requirements

NOTE: Some of the information and instructions may not apply to all mobile devices. Refer to the instructions included with your mobile device.

One-Boat Network App Compatible Humminbird and Minn Kota Products

We advise checking compatibility before attempting use the One-Boat Network App to update software for your Humminbird and Minn Kota products. 

• XPLORE
• APEX with Software 4.130 or Newer
• SOLIX with Software 4.130 or Newer
• Helix G3N Series or Newer and Software Version 2.8 or Newer
• Advance GPS Trolling Motor 2023 or Newer
• Raptor Shallow Water Anchor
• Blue Tooth Talon Shallow Water Anchor 2018 or Newer

Download and Install the One-Boat Network App

Android | Apple iOS

You can download and install the One-Boat Network App on your Android or i-Phone by following the steps below. You can also navigate to the Play Store on Android and the App Store on i-Phone and then searching for "One Boat Network". To install the app, follow the instructions on your phone.

Android

*Your Android must have software version 6.0 or newer (API level 23)

• If you are currently using your phone:
  1. Tap the link below to go to the One-Boat Network App in the Google Play Store.
  2. Tap on Install (the app is free to install)
  3. Once installed, Tap Open
• If you are not currently using your device:
  1. On your device, open Google Play Store.
  2. Search for One-Boat Network
  3. Tap on One-Boat Network by Johnson Outdoors
  4. Tap on Install (the app is free to install)
  5. Once installed, Tap Open

Click here to download the One-Boat Network App for Android

Apple iOS

*Your Apple iOS must have software version 12.0 or newer

• If you are currently using your phone:
  1. Tap the link below to go to the One-Boat Network App in the Google Play Store.
  2. Tap on Install (the app is free to install)
  3. Once the One-Boat Network App is installed, tap the Open button
• If you are not currently using your device:
  1. On your iPhone, open the App Store app.
  2. Search for One-Boat Network
  3. Tap the Get button (the app is free to install)
  4. If prompted, enter in your Apple ID to install
  5. Once the One-Boat Network App is installed, tap the Open button

Click here to download the One-Boat Network App for i-Phone

One-Boat Network Account

Welcome Screen | Creating an Account | Activate your Account

Welcome Screen

When you open the One-Boat Network app, the first screen you'll see is the Welcome screen. This screen provides you with a Next button and two main options: Create Account and Sign In.

• Next
  • The Welcome screen has information about the One-Boat Network. You can use the Next button to scroll through the information and read about the One-Boat Network, Control, Service, and Updates.
• Create Account
  • If you haven't created a ChartSelect or One-Boat Network account yet, you'll want to use this option. It will guide you through the process of setting up a new ChartSelect account, which you can use with both the One-Boat Network app and the ChartSelect website.
  • Make sure not to choose this option if you already have a ChartSelect account.
• Sign In
  • If you already have a ChartSelect or One-Boat Network account, you can use this option to sign in with your existing credentials.

Creating an Account

If you do not already have a One-Boat Network or ChartSelect ID, you can create an account directly from the One-Boat Network app.

1. Tap Create Account from the One-Boat Network Launch screen.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to type in your account credentials.
3. Select Review Terms of Use
   • There are two agreements that must be read and accepted before you can create your account.
4. Tap Create Account.
   

Activate your Account

1. After you tap Create Account, you will receive an email with a 5-digit code.
   • The email will be from "OneBoatNetwork@chartselect.net"
   • If you do not see this email in your inbox (example below), please check your Spam or junk folder.
     
2. Enter the 5 digit code on the Verify Email screen and tap on Verify Email
   
3. You will be presented a screen showing ACCOUNT CREATION COMPLETE, and be prompted to pair your mobile device to a Bluetooth enabled Humminbird or Minn Kota product.
   

Updating Software on an XPLORE, APEX, or SOLIX using the One-Boat Network App

Pair an XPLORE, APEX or SOLIX to a Mobile Phone | Update XPLORE, APEX or SOLIX Software

Once you have signed in to the One-Boat Network App, the app will walk you through connecting your mobile device to your Humminbird and Minn Kota devices. You can choose to skip this step and come back to it later. To return to the Bluetooth Pairing menu, select Self Help from the Home screen and then select Bluetooth Pairing .

Pair an XPLORE, APEX or SOLIX to a Mobile Phone.

1. Press the Home key.
2. Select Bluetooth tool.
3. Select Connect Phone under Phone Bluetooth Settings to make you Humminbird unit discoverable by your mobile device.
4. Navigate to the Bluetooth Setting on your mobile device.
5. Select you Humminbird model name under Other Devices (IOS) or Available Devices ( Android)
6. When prompted, tap Pair on your phone. Once your Humminbird unit is paired with your device, the Humminbird model name will display under My Devices in the iOS Bluetooth settings or Paired Devices in the Android Bluetooth settings.
7. In your phone settings menu, turn on Show Notifications (iOS only).

Update XPLORE, APEX or SOLIX Software

1. Open the One-Boat Network App on your mobile device.
2. Tap Network + Updates.
3. Tap Download Update next to the Humminbird device you want to update. The download progress is displayed on the screen. You can also tap on the More Options icon (...) next to the device you want to update, and then tap Download Update. Use this menu to pause or cancel the download (Apple iOS only).
4. Tap Transfer Software next to the selected device once the download is complete. You can also tap the More Options icon (...) again, and then tap Transfer Software or Delete Software.
5. Confirm the estimated transfer time.
6. Tap the radio button to select where to upload the software update (internal storage, SD card 1, or SD slot 2).
7. Tap Start Transfer (Apple iOS) or Transfer (Google Android). The upload progress is displayed under the selected unit in the One-Boat Network App and in the System Status view on the fish finder.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts on the fish finder to complete the software installation.
9. If on-screen prompts do not appear on the screen proceed as follows:
   1. On your SOLIX or APEX unit go to your Home Screen by either pressing the home button, or the two finger swipe down the screen to access the lower widgets.
   2. From the home page you would swipe the lower widgets across the bottom until you get to file widget and then tap the files widget.  

Updating Software on a HELIX using the One-Boat Network App

Pair a HELIX to a Mobile Phone | Update the HELIX Software

Once you have signed in to the One-Boat Network App, the app will walk you through connecting your mobile device to your Humminbird and Minn Kota devices. You can choose to skip this step and come back to it later. To return to the Bluetooth Pairing menu, select Self Help from the Home screen and then select Bluetooth Pairing .

Pairing a HELIX to a Mobile Phone

1. Press the HOME key.
2. Select the Bluetooth tool.
3. Select Connect Phone under Phone Bluetooth Settings to make your Humminbird unit discoverable by your mobile device.
4. Navigate to the Bluetooth Settings on your mobile device.
5. Select your Humminbird model name under Other Devices (iOS) or Available Devices (Android).
6. When prompted, tap Pair on your phone. Once your Humminbird unit is paired with your device, the Humminbird model name will display under My Devices in the iOS Bluetooth settings or Paired Devices in the Android Bluetooth settings.
7. In your phone settings menu, turn on Show Notifications (iOS only).

In addition to the instructions in this section, confirm your mobile device has Location Services enabled for GPS tracking and a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection for downloading charts and software updates.

NOTE: Some of the information and instructions may not apply to all mobile devices. Refer to the instructions included with your mobile device.

Update the HELIX Software using the One-Boat Network App

1. Open the One-Boat Network App on your mobile device.
2. Tap Network + Updates.
3. Tap Download Update next to the Humminbird device you want to update. The download progress is displayed on the screen. You can also tap More Options icon (...) next to the device you want to update, and then tap Download Update. Use this menu to pause or cancel the download (Apple iOS only).
4. Tap Transfer Software next to the selected device once the download is complete. You can also tap the More Options icon (...) again, and then tap Transfer Software or Delete Software.
5. Confirm the estimated transfer time.
6. Tap the radial button to select where to upload the software update (internal storage, SD card 1, or SD slot 2).
7. Tap Start Transfer (Apple iOS) or Transfer (Google Android). The upload progress is displayed under the selected unit in the One-Boat Network App and in the System Status view on the fish finder.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts on the fish finder to complete the software installation.

Updating the Advanced GPS Navigation Software on a Trolling Motor and Wireless Remote

Pair an Advanced GPS Trolling Motor to a Mobile Device | Update the Advanced GPS Navigation Controller | Update Advanced GPS Wireless Remote Software

Once you have signed in to the One-Boat Network App, the app will walk you through connecting your mobile device to your Humminbird and Minn Kota devices. You can choose to skip this step and come back to it later. To return to the Bluetooth Pairing menu, select Self Help from the Home screen and then select Bluetooth Pairing .

Pair an Advanced GPS Trolling Motor to a Mobile Device

1. On your mobile device, open the Settings menu.
2. Select Bluetooth and turn it on (if it is not already on). Keep the Bluetooth menu open while doing the following steps.
3. Enable Pairing Mode on the trolling motor:
   • Press and hold the Pair button on the trolling motor Control Head.
   • The trolling motor will emit a continuous tone while in Pairing Mode.
4. Navigate to the Bluetooth Settings on your mobile device.
5. Select “Minn Kota Controller 4.0” under the Bluetooth Device List.
   • It may take a moment for the trolling motor to appear in the menu. Continue to hold the Pair button during this process.
6. The trolling motor will emit 3 beeps when the pairing is successfully completed, and you may release the Pair button.
   • If 30 seconds pass while in Pairing Mode and the pairing is not successful, an error tone will sound from the trolling motor Control Head, signaling that the pairing has timed out.
   • If unsuccessful, repeat the process.

Update the Advanced GPS Navigation Controller

1. Open the One-Boat Network App on your mobile device.
2. Tap Network + Updates.
3. Tap Download Update next to the Advanced GPS Trolling Motor. The download progress is displayed on the screen.
4. Tap Transfer Software next to the selected device once the download is complete. The motor will power cycle once complete the update.

Update Advanced GPS Wireless Remote Software

1. Be sure that the software in the Control Head is updated before updating the Wireless Remote.
2. Once the Control Head is up-to-date, press the Menu button.
3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find System. Use the Steer Right button to select System.
4. Once in the System menu, use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Update Software. Press the Steer Right button to select Update Software.
5. If the software is up-to-date, the screen will display "No New Software Found" and will list the current version installed. Press the Steer Right button to cancel.
6. If the software is not up-to-date, the display screen will read "New Software Available" and will list the current version installed and the new version that can be installed. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to scroll to Update.
7. Press the Steer Right button to select Update. Once the software has been downloaded, the display screen will reboot and the Wireless Remote will power up and return to the home screen.

Update the Software on a Raptor Shallow Water Anchor

Android | Apple iOS

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Raptor, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to Open the Network + Updates Menu.  
   
3. Find the Raptor Listed. The Installed Software will display the Raptor software currently installed on the Raptor.  
   

OR

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Raptor, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap the Anchor icon on the Home Screen to open the Raptor app Home Screen.  
   
3. Tap the Raptor Settings on the Talon app Home Screen.  
   
4. In Raptor Settings, tap Manage Bluetooth Devices. 
   
5. In the Manage Bluetooth Device Menu, look for the Raptor under the Classic Bluetooth Menu
6. Find the Raptor listed. The Software Version (Android) or Installed Software (iOS) will display the Raptor software currently on the Raptor.  
   

Update the Raptor Software with the One-Boat Network App for Android 

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Raptor, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Menu. 
   
3. Find the Raptor listed. The Installed Software will display the Raptor software currently installed on the Raptor. Available Update will list available software for update. Select the Ellipsis to bring up the update menu. Tap Transfer Software. 
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Raptor and both the Raptor and device powered on.  
   
5. When the software load is complete the Raptor, the LED will go through a start up sequence, and the Raptor will beep to signal a restart. The app will display Raptor Update Complete. Raptor restarting.  
   
6. After the Raptor restarts, give the OBN app a moment to reconnect to the Raptor and display the updated software information. The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and on Available Update is displayed.  
    
   

Updating Software on Raptor using One-Boat Network App for iOS 

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Raptor, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.  
   
3. Fine the Raptor listed.  The Installed Software will display the Raptor software currently installed on the Raptor.  The Available Update will list available software for the update. Select the Ellipsis to bring up the update menu. 
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Raptor and both Raptor and device powered on. 
5. When the software load is complete on the Raptor, the LED will go through a start up sequence, and the Raptor will beep to signal a restart. The app will display on the Raptor Update Complete. Raptor is restarting. Tap to Confirm.  
   
6. After Raptor restarts., give the OBN app a moment to reconnect to the Raptor and display the updated software information.  The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and no Available Update is displayed when tapping the Ellipsis.  
    
   

Update Software on a Talon Shallow Water Anchor

Android | Apple iOS

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon.
   

OR

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap the Anchor icon on the Home Screen to open the Talon app Home Screen.
   
3. Tap the Talon Settings on the Talon app Home Screen.
   
4. In Talon Settings, tap Manage Bluetooth Devices.
   
5. In the Manage Bluetooth Device Menu, look for the Talon under the Classic Bluetooth Menu.
6. Find the Talon listed. The Software Version (Android) or Installed Software (iOS) will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon.
   

Update the Talon Software with the One-Boat Network App for Android

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. The Available Update will list available software for update. Tap Transfer Software. Selecting the Ellipsis also brings up a menu with an option to Transfer Software.
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Talon and both the Talon and device powered on.
   
5. When the software load is complete on the Talon, the LED will go through a startup sequence, and the Talon will beep to signal a restart. The app will display Talon Update Complete. Talon is restarting.
   
6. After the Talon restarts, give the OBN app a moment to reconnect to the Talon and display the updated software information. The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and no Available Update is displayed.
    
   

Update the Talon Software with the One-Boat Network App for iOS

1. With the One-Boat Network app open and paired with the Talon, bring up the One-Boat Network app Home Screen.
2. Tap Network + Updates on the Home Screen to open the Network + Updates Menu.
   
3. Find the Talon listed. The Installed Software will display the Talon software currently installed on the Talon. Available Update will list available software for update. Select the Ellipsis to bring up the update menu.
   
4. While the software is transferring, keep the device in range of the Talon and both the Talon and device powered on.
   
5. When the software load is complete on the Talon, the LED will go through a startup sequence, and the Talon will beep to signal a restart. The app will display Talon Update Complete. Talon is restarting. Tap Confirm.
   
6. After the Talon restarts, give the OBN app a moment to reconnect to the Talon and display the updated software information. The Installed Software matches the previous Available Update, and no Available Update is displayed when tapping the Ellipsis.
   

Resources

• Click here to download the One-Boat Network App for Android
• Click here to download the One-Boat Network App for i-Phone
• One-Boat Network App - Install, Create Account, Sign-in, Forgot Password (Android and iOS) (2023-present)
• One-Boat Network App Operations Guide
• Using the One-Boat Network App to Control your Trolling Motor (Advanced GPS Navigation) (2023-present)
• Using the One-Boat Network App to Control your Bluetooth Raptor (2020-present)
• Using the One-Boat Network App to Control your Bluetooth Talon (2018-present)
• One-Boat Network Features and Compatibility
• One-Boat Network Setup