Software Patch for Recon Trolling Motors
Release Date: 10 October 2025
Version: 1.1.07.02
RECON® Trolling Motor software version 1.1.07.02 is now available for download via the Lowrance® mobile app
or a compatible display connected to a NMEA 2000® network.
Software version 1.1.07.02 includes:
- FreeSteer® remote bug fixes
- Course Lock performance improvements
- Navigation/Autopilot improvements
- Anchor improvements in various conditions
Update Instructions:
Before you begin the update process, ensure the trolling motor batteries are charged and the remote-control battery level displays at least two bars.
Pre-Update Preparation:
- Visit Lowrance Software & Manuals Downloads
- Download RECON® 1.1.07.02 update to a micro-SD card (≤32GB)
- Power on trolling motor and FreeSteer® remote
- Ensure trolling motor is stowed
- Power off wireless foot pedal (if present)
Update via NMEA 2000® & Compatible Display/MFD:
- Insert micro-SD card into display
- Navigate: Pages > Storage > SD Card > Update File > Upgrade
- Select RECON® trolling motor > Start upgrade
- Wait for MFD to show "Update Complete"
- Follow FreeSteer® remote prompts (may take up to 25 min)
- Power off trolling motor and remote
- Power on trolling motor and foot pedal
- Foot pedal LED will:
- Flash white during update
- Flash blue once complete (In some cases the pedal will power off after the update is complete).