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Minn Kota recommends that you always run the most current software available for your product. Check the list below to see the most recent software available for your Advanced GPS, i‑Pilot, i‑Pilot Link–equipped motors, and Talon or Raptor. If you aren't running the most current version, you can click here to find instructions on how to update your software. Instructions on viewing your current software is listed below.

Notice:  Software updates include new features and fixes to any previously discovered software issues.  Update software regularly for the best possible motor operation and register your motor to get notified when new software is available.

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Current Software Versions

Advanced GPS Navigation (2023-present) | Raptor (2020-present) | Talon (Bluetooth) (2018-present) | One-Boat Network App (2023-present) | i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth) (2017-2022) | i-Pilot (Bluetooth) (2017-2022) | i-Pilot Link (non-Bluetooth) (2007-2016) | Humminbird Software Updates

Advanced GPS Navigation (2023-Present)

For all Minn Kota Trolling Motors with Advanced GPS Navigation (including QUEST)
Manufacture Date: 2023 - Present 

Advanced GPS Navigation 4.0 Package: version 2.550 (Released 03/20/2026)

New and Updated Features

  • Trolling Motor Updates:
    • Resolved Follow the Contour cutting across contour extensions using Helix fishfinder
    • Resolved Cruise Control canceling after engaging AutoPilot while in GoTo iTrack with Cruise Control on
    • Removed the audible beep when Cruise Control set speed changes above 6.0 MPH or below 0.1 MPH
    • Resolved prop turning off when engaging AutoPilot from select forms of navigation modes
    • Improvements to error code 1.6 detection for Ultrex Quest
    • General bug fix for Ulterra Quest and RT Instinct Quest

Package File v2.550 includes an important update for the Advanced GPS Navigation remote control, v1.880.

  • Advanced GPS Navigation Wireless Remote Control Updates: 
    • Enhanced stow/deploy and trim experience for Ulterra and RT Instinct motor
    • Added 10 second inactivity time out to select remote menus and screens to optimize useability
    • Reduced total update time for future remote updates (after v1.880 is installed)
    • Resolved fine adjustment and rapid trim button presses not registering
    • Improved button resolution using Spot Lock Jog in all directions
    • Resolved remotes set to Russian language changing to different language when rebooting

Wireless Remote Quick Reference Guide for RT Instinct and Ulterra

NEW Welcome Screens

After Wireless Remote has been updated to v1.880, first powered on and paired to an Ulterra or Instinct motor, welcome screens will guide through new stow/deploy and trim screens for Ulterra and Instinct motors. 

NEW Stow and Deploy Function

  • Side button becomes dedicated to stow/deploy and pause for Ulterra and RT Instinct motors. Stow/Deploy option may also be programmed to One-Boat Network buttons 1-3. 
  • Double press Side Button to deploy motor.
  • Single press Side Button to stow motor.

NEW Trim Menu

  • New trim menu becomes a programmable One Boat Network feature. This defaults to One-Boat Network 3 button but can also be programmed to One-Boat Network buttons 1-3. With motor fully deployed, press One-Boat Network 3 button to enter trim menu. 
  • Speed Up and Speed Down buttons are repurposed to trim motor up and down when menu is active. 
  • Traditional stow/deploy and trim menu still exists nested in the Power Menu under Ulterra or Instinct. 

One-Boat Network App Download and Update Instructions

  • Preparing for the Update

  • Before beginning any update, ensure the following criteria are met:
    1. The One-Boat Network app on your smartphone is up to date.
    2. The smartphone has Bluetooth enabled.
    3. The smartphone is paired with the trolling motor.  Follow these instructions to pair the smartphone to the trolling motor.
      1. Enable Bluetooth on the smartphone.
        • For Apple iOS - Open the “Settings” menu. Select “Bluetooth”, then select “On”. Keep the Bluetooth menu open and continue to the next procedure.
        • For Google Android - Open the “Settings” menu. Select “Bluetooth”, then select “On”. Keep the Bluetooth menu open and continue to the next procedure. NOTICE: Android devices must press Scan to locate the device in the Bluetooth list.

      2. To pair the smartphone to the trolling motor, enable Pairing Mode on the trolling motor. Press and hold the Pair button on the Trolling Motor GPS Control Head. The trolling motor will emit a continuous tone while in Pairing Mode.

      3. Locate the trolling motor “Minn Kota Controller 4.0” in your smartphone’s 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.
      4. Once “Minn Kota Controller 4.0” appears in the Bluetooth device list, select it. The trolling motor will emit three beeps when the pairing is successfully completed, and you may release the Pair button.
        • Note: If 30 seconds pass while in Pairing Mode and they do not successfully pair, an error tone (a series of short quick beeps)  will sound from the trolling motor, signaling that the pairing has timed out. If unsuccessful, repeat the pairing process.
    4. Ensure the smartphone stays powered on and near the trolling motor during the update.

Updating the Trolling Motor

  • Open the One-Boat Network app on the smartphone.

    1. Open “Network + Updates” window

    2. Once in Network + Updates window, the current “Minn Kota Motor 4.0 Package” version will display as “Installed Package” in white text.  New Package version will display as “Available Package” in yellow text under the Minn Kota Motor 4.0 Package with the option to Download Update to the right.

    3. Select “Download Update” to the right of Minn Kota Motor 4.0 Package.  This will download the available Package File that includes updated software for all connected trolling motor components to the mobile device.  This process will happen quickly.

    4. Select “Transfer Software” to transfer the new Package update to the trolling motor.

      • Note: Update times may vary based on the file size of the Package and the trolling motor accepting the update.  This can take up to 25 minutes for the update to successfully transfer to the trolling motor.

    5. After the update completes the install, the trolling motor will restart and will be confirmed by 3 beeps. Finish by confirming the on-screen message that the Motor Update is complete.

    6. Now that the Package has transferred successfully and the motor has restarted, the One-Boat Network app needs to be restarted.

      • Trolling motors with older Package software may require two updates to receive the newest Package.  Before moving to the next step, open the One-Boat Network app and confirm in Networks + Updates if a second Package update is available. This can be confirmed if the newest Available Package version is displayed in yellow text.   If so, repeat steps 3-5 to apply the newest Package update.

    7. Once the trolling motor is updated with the latest version, “Up to Date” will appear next to the trolling motor components listed in the Network + Updates that have been updated.

      • If a Wireless Remote Control ,“Minn Kota Remote 4.0”  is paired to the trolling motor and an update is available for the remote, it would still show as “Available Update” at this point.  The Wireless Remote Control update needs to be installed on the remote control itself.

Updating Minn Kota Wireless Remote Control (Minn Kota Remote 4.0)

  • Note: Before installing the update on the Wireless Remote Control, confirm the battery level by checking the battery gauge located in the right corner of the remote control display. If the batteries are low, we recommend replacing before proceeding.

    1. Restart the Wireless Remote Control and follow the on-screen prompt to update the remote control.
      1. Another option is to proceed to Menu> System>Update Software to start the update process on the remote control.
    2. The Wireless Remote Control will display a progress bar as it is transferring the software.
      • Note: Wireless Remote Control update times may vary and can take 10-15 minutes to complete.
    3. The Wireless Remote Control will automatically restart once software update is completed.

    4. Once both the trolling motor and the Wireless Remote Control are successfully updated, “Up to Date” will now appear next to all trolling motor components listed in the Network + Updates window on the One-Boat Network App. 

    If problems occur while updating the trolling motor or Wireless Remote Control, contact Customer Service through "Request a Callback" on the One Boat Network App or submit a request here. 

    If you wish to perform the update through your Humminbird unit, you would follow the instructions below.

Update Instructions Using a Humminbird

  • BEFORE YOU START

    1. Turn on the main power source for your compatible Humminbird unit.
    2. Power on the trolling motor.
    3. Turn on the remote by pressing the Power key (on the side of the remote). If the batteries in the remote are low, you will see a Low Battery warning and the batteries should be replaced before proceeding.
    4. Turn on the fish finder by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key, and follow the on-screen prompts to start Normal mode.
    5. Press and hold the fish finder VIEW key. Select System > Accessory Test.
    6. Confirm that Advanced GPS Navigation is listed as connected. It may take a minute for the equipment to be detected. you will refer to this view throughout the update. Note the current software version number shown here.

    NOTE: If the Accessory Test View is not shown in the submenu, select Main Menu > Views > Accessory Test > Visible.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Download the .BIN file if you have HELIX Units and/or the .UPD file if you have APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX units.
    2. Copy and paste the files to the SD card you plan to utilize for the update (usually called "removable drive" on your computer).
    3. Plug the SD card into your fish finder. The fish finder will recognize the new software. Follow the dialogue box instructions to confirm software installation.
    4. The software will be updated automatically to your Advanced GPS Navigation system. It may take up to two minutes for the software to be detected on the network, and the fish finder will display on-screen dialog boxes to indicate that the update is in progress. NOTE: You may notice that the Advanced GPS Navigation will disconnect and then reconnect and possibly reboot during the software update. This is part of the update process.
    5. When the Advanced GPS Navigation software has been updated, the new software version number will be displayed on the fish finder Accessory Test View.
    6. To finish, you also need to update the Advanced GPS Navigation remote by proceeding to the System>Update Software screen on the remote.

Advanced GPS Navigation Software Update

This update does not support the following Remotes:

i-Pilot Link Bluetooth (BT)

i-Pilot Link Bluetooth (BT)

Raptor (Bluetooth)

Manufacture Date: 2020 - Present

Talon (Bluetooth)

Manufacture Date: 2018 - present

i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth®) Software

Manufacture Date: 2017 - 2022

i-Pilot (Bluetooth®) Software

Manufacture Date: 2017 - 2022

i-Pilot Link (non-Bluetooth) Software

Manufacture Date: 2010-2016

View your Current Software Version

Raptor (2020-present) | Talon (2018-present) | Advanced GPS Navigation System (2023-present) | i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth) (2017-2023) | i-Pilot (Bluetooth) (2017-2023) | i-Pilot Link (non-Bluetooth) (2007-2016)

Raptor (2020-present)

The current software version on your Raptor can be viewed from the Android or iOS phone app.

  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 Raptor app Home Screen.
  4. In Talon 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 installed on the Raptor.

Talon (2018-present)

The current software version on your Talon can be viewed from the Android or iOS phone app.

  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.

i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth) (2017-2023)

The current software version on your i-Pilot Link can be viewed from your remote or the Android or iOS phone app.

  • On your Remote
    1. On the main screen of the remote, scroll down to System and tap on it.
    2. Tap on About and you will be able to view the current software version on your i-Pilot Link Controller and i-Pilot Link Remote.
  • On your Phone App
    1. Install the i-Pilot Link app on your iOS or Android phone and pair your phone Click here for information on installing the app on your phone (Android or iOS)
    2. Once paired, tap on menu in the i-Pilot Link app.
    3. Tap on Software Update and you will be able to view the current software version on your i-Pilot Link Controller, i-Pilot Link Remote and the i-Pilot Link App.

i-Pilot (Bluetooth) (2017-2023)

The current software version on your i-Pilot can be viewed from your remote or the Android or iOS phone app.

  • On your Remote
    1. On the main screen of the remote, use the down arrow until you can see System. Select it by pushing the Right Select button.
    2. Use the Down Arrow to scroll to About and select it with the OK button. You will then be able to view the current software version on your i-Pilot Controller and i-Pilot Remote.
  • On your Phone App
    1. Install the i-Pilot app on your iOS or Android phone and pair your phone Click here for information on installing the app on your phone (Android or iOS)
    2. Once paired, tap on menu in the i-Pilot app.
    3. Tap on Software Update and you will be able to view the current software version on your i-Pilot Controller, i-Pilot Remote and the i-Pilot App.

i-Pilot Link (non-Bluetooth) (2007-2016)

The current software version on your non-Bluetooth i-Pilot Link can be viewed from your remote.

  1. Use the down arrow use the down arrow until you can see Controls. 
  2. Select it by pressing the OK button.
  3. Scroll down to About and select it with the OK button and you will be able to view the current software version on your i-Pilot Link Controller and i-Pilot Link Remote. 

Humminbird Software Updates

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