HDS 3.5 software version and demonstration files - 1st Oct 2010
The HDS 3.5 software upgrade is recommended for all HDS displays worldwide. The 3.5 software MUST be installed to HDS to activate the new Lowrance SonicHub™ features.
For a complete list of enhancements, click here to download the HDS 3.5 release notes.
Copy the update to your SD/MMC card
- Make sure the SD/MMC card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
- Insert a blank SD/MMC card that is 512MB or larger into the SD/MMC card reader.
- Transfer the HDS 3.5 software files to your SD/MMC card.
Choose your operating system:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Click on the link and wait for the installer software to download and run on your computer. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions to transfer the files to your SD/MMC card. When the installer finishes you will be prompted to click Finish to exit.Mac OS X (.zip file)
Click on the link, unzip the .zip file and copy only the Sims folder, update.conf, and
hds-3.5.33.217-1-11494-r7-standard-1.upd file to your SD/MMC card. -
HDS 3.5 is a 220 MB file and may take a while to download. Please be patient.
Installing the update on your HDS (all units except HDS-5x) Installation instructions for HDS-5X
- Turn your Lowrance HDS unit off.
- Place the SD/MMC card containing the updated operating software in the unit's SD/MMC card tray.
- Turn your HDS unit on. The software update will automatically install.
- After the install is complete, remove the SD/MMC card from the unit, and restart the unit.
How to see if your HDS is already using version 3.5:
- From a chart or sonar page, press the MENU key twice to activate the Settings menu.
- Select SYSTEM.
- Select ABOUT from the SYSTEM menu.
- The software version is displayed with the title "Application" and 3.5.33.217.
- If your Application is the same as listed in step 4 above, there is no need to download the software.
Mac OS X users need to copy only the Sims folder, update.conf, and hds-3.5.33.217-1-11494-r7-standard-1.up file to their SD/MMC card.
What changes are made in this update?
HDS 3.5 includes all functionality previously included with 3.0 update along with the following:
- SonicHub™ Compatibility – HDS 3.5 update provides complete functionality for SonicHub™, the world’s first marine audio server and docking station controlled by a stunning high-definition, waterproof color HDS display.
- System Improvements – HDS 3.5 software improves system stability and increases speed when operating with multi-channel sonar configurations.
- Navionics® Charting Improvements – This new software update enhances a user’s experience with Navionics® mapping products, including smoother route planning, shading of safety depths and contours with both metric and non-metric measures, correcting issues with User Settings not being retained, and correcting issues with HDS reverting to (0,0) position upon power up with no GPS lock.
- LCM Maps – This latest HDS software upgrade several issues associated with displaying older user-created LCM map data.
Still having problems?
Please contact Customer Support based on your location:
- Americas - Contact Customer Support
- Europe, Middle East or Africa - Contact Customer Support
- Australia, Asia and Pacific Islands - Contact Customer Support
Watch a Tutorial Video on Updating Your Lowrance HDS