Garmin Messenger™ 4+
Garmin
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- Free
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Description
Never lose touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that’s not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as direct communication with individuals. Automatic switching between Internet, cellular and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail.
Note: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
See compatible devices here: garmin.com/p/893837#devices
What’s New
Version 1.18.1
Fixed a crash.
Ratings and Reviews
Better than Explore
I found having both installed would occasionally give me glitches/bugs when sending/receiving check ins and messages. I would also get charged for internet messages that were meant to be free as they would sometimes send through Explore instead.
I know the two appa are good for different things, but I find Messenger is better than Explore for just using your inreach mini 2 for messaging, check ins, and weather. If you're relying on maps and route planning then yes, you will need Explore.
But... If you already use a phone-based navigation app such as Avenza or Gaia, then save the headache of having the two apps. Explore is clunky and Messenger is smooth and seamless, plus free internet messages with Messenger!!
Doesn’t size properly for an iPhone mini 13
After 1 year it STILL doesn’t fit into the screen of an iPhone 13 mini. And yes, I reported this a year ago. Have any of your team ever actually tried it ???? The left 20% of left and right sides is truncated meaning I can’t read anything on those parts of the screen - such as how many messages left in my current billing period!!!
Doesn’t work with first gen inreach
Just a heads up that you can’t use this with your first gen inreach mini. Makes it difficult when trying to communicate with someone who is using a newer device.
App Privacy
The developer, Garmin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Garmin International
- Size
- 82.1 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
- Languages
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English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2023 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
- Price
- Free