Garmin GPS Revisions versus features

GARMIN GPS FEATURE COMPARISONS
and Upgrade Information

Instinct Solar
Ver. 19.10 - 01/18/2024
	Fixed saved location names not appearing on map. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.10 Beta - 12/12/2023
	Fixed saved location names not appearing on map. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.01 - 03/28/2023
	Fixed issue where daily active calories total could be incorrect. Fixed potential issue with activity Power Mode Auto Enable setting. Fixed potential graphical issue with Battery Saver watch face. [Tactical] Fixed issue where HR Broadcasting could be enabled in Stealth Mode. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.01 Beta - 03/10/2023
	Fixed issue where daily active calories total could be incorrect. Fixed potential issue with activity Power Mode Auto Enable setting. Fixed potential graphical issue with Battery Saver watch face. [Tactical] Fixed issue where HR Broadcasting could be enabled in Stealth Mode. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.54 - 11/29/2022
	Added a new setting to the DogTrack setup menu to allow users to upload their dog data to EasyHunt. Fixed a potential issue where the watch could crash during a pool swim activity. Fixed an issue causing values on the barometer widget page to have fewer significant figures when the pressure units are in Hectopascals as compared to Millibars. Reverted GPS changes that potentially caused delays in acquiring a GPS fix and recording inaccurate position data. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.54 Beta - 11/15/2022
	Reverted GPS changes that potentially caused delays in acquiring a GPS fix and recording inaccurate position data. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.51 Beta - 10/22/2022
	Fixed a potential issue where the watch could crash during a pool swim activity. Fixed an issue causing values on the barometer widget page to have fewer significant figures when the pressure units are in Hectopascals as compared to Millibars. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.10 Beta - 09/08/2022
	Additional improvements to altimeter performance. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.01 Beta - 08/17/2022
	Improved altimeter performance. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.00 Beta - 08/10/2022
	Fixed an issue preventing the device from acquiring GPS while in the Xero widget. Fixed an issue causing a crash when setting heart rate alerts for an activity. Fixed an issue causing Pulse Ox spot checks to not sync with Garmin Connect. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.50 - 07/20/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where an Expedition activity tracklog could be lost if the device shuts down. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. Fixed potential crash during pool swimming activities. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.50 Release Candidate - 07/11/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where an Expedition activity tracklog could be lost if the device shuts down. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. Fixed potential crash during pool swimming activities. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.41 Beta - 06/14/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.00 - 04/19/2022
	Improved altimeter accuracy. Fixed potential issue where the battery mode would revert to default during an activity. Fixed potential issue where the backlight would not timeout in an Expedition. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.00 Release Candidate - 04/08/2022
	Version bump to 17.00. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.91 Beta - 03/15/2022
	Improved altimeter accuracy. Fixed potential issue where the battery mode would revert to default during an activity. Fixed potential issue where the backlight would not timeout in an Expedition. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.50 - 01/26/2022
	Improved altimeter calibration. Fixed display of Strength activities in Last Sport widget. Fixed potential issue where watch face would not display in the correct orientation. Fixed explore course sync issue. Fixed solar data upload through Garmin Express. Fixed issue where cadence is not recorded correctly in activities. Fixed issue where CPE status would incorrectly appear as expired. [Surf] Improved wave detection in Surf activities. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.50 Beta - 01/20/2022
	Version bump to 16.50. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.44 Beta - 12/29/2021
	Made improvements to altimeter calibration. Fixed explore course sync issue. Fixed issue where CPE status would incorrectly appear as expired.
Ver. 16.43 Beta - 12/14/2021
	Made improvements to altimeter calibration. Fixed display of Strength activities in Last Sport widget. Fixed solar data upload through Garmin Express.
Ver. 16.41 Beta - 10/15/2021
	Fixed potential issue where watch face would not display in the correct orientation. [Surf] Improved wave detection in Surf activities.
Ver. 16.00 - 10/07/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity. [Surf] Improved GPS performance in Surf activities.
Ver. 16.00 Beta - 09/24/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity. [Surf] Improved GPS performance in Surf activities.
Ver. 15.81 Beta - 09/03/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity. [Surf] Improved GPS performance in Surf activities.
Ver. 15.40 - 08/30/2021
	Fixed map issue where navigation line appeared to be fragmented. Fixed issue where low battery alert could appear after disconnecting the watch from a computer.
Ver. 15.40 Beta - 08/20/2021
	Version bump to 15.40.
Ver. 15.31 Beta - 08/06/2021
	Fixed map issue where navigation line appeared to be fragmented. Fixed issue where low battery alert could appear after disconnecting the watch from a computer.
Ver. 15.10 - 07/28/2021
	Made improvements to DogTrack widget. Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device. Fixed potential issue where alarms enabled in GCM would not be enabled on device. Fixed potential issue where workout step names would not display. Fixed potential issue where Pulse Ox widget would be unable to get a reading. (Requires Sensor Hub 6.01) Fixed possible issue where watch would restart after powering down.
Ver. 15.00 Beta - 07/19/2021
	Fixed potential issue where alarms enabled in GCM would not be enabled on device. Fixed potential issue where workout step names would not display.
Ver. 14.81 Beta - 07/01/2021
	Made improvements to DogTrack widget. Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device. Fix potential issue where Pulse Ox widget would be unable to get a reading.
Ver. 14.40 - 06/15/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue. Fixed possible crash when syncing with Explore App.
Ver. 14.40 Beta - 06/11/2021
	Fixed possible crash when syncing with Explore App.
Ver. 14.30 Beta - 05/26/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.20 - 05/11/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.10 Beta - 04/27/2021
	Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.00 Beta - 04/20/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync.
Ver. 13.81 Beta - 03/25/2021
	Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off course. Fixed Explore Sync issue where course distance and time values would be 0.
Ver. 13.20 - 03/12/2021
	Fixed a crash that can occur when saving an activity. Fixed a lock up that can occur after removing from charge cable. Various Explore Sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 13.20 Beta - 03/04/2021
	Fixed a crash that can occur when saving an activity. Fixed a lock up that can occur after removing from charge cable. Various Explore Sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 13.00 Beta - 02/25/2021
	Improved Bluetooth stability and reliability. Fixed crash when using Pulse Ox widget while battery saver is enabled. Fixed possible crash when performing large strength workout. Fixed possible crash during pool swim activities. Fixed issue where percentage of time in heart rate zone would not add up correctly. Fixed issue where HR graph in Connect would be flat during windows where activities were being recorded. Fixed issue where daily step count would reset at the incorrect time after a daylight savings time change. Fixed issue with Explore Navigation Sync where the app would not display navigation stats when navigating to a waypoint. Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync. Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.
Ver. 12.85 Beta - 02/17/2021
	Fixed possible crash during pool swim activities. Fixed issue where HR graph in the Daily Summary in Garmin Connect would be flat during windows where activities were being recorded. Fixed issue where daily step count would reset at the incorrect time after a daylight savings time change. Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync. Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.
Ver. 12.84 Beta - 01/26/2021
	Improved Bluetooth stability and reliability. (Requires BLE/ANT 3.00) Fixed crash when using Pulse Ox widget while battery saver is enabled. Fixed issue where percentage of time in heart rate zone would not add up correctly. Fixed issue with Explore Navigation Sync where the app would not display navigation stats when navigating to a waypoint.
Ver. 12.20 - 12/17/2020
	Added support for Explore Navigation Sync, where one can select lines, waypoints or generic points on the map within the Explore app and start navigating on device. Improved the accuracy and reliability of elevation data during activities. Fixed InReach display verification. Fixed issue where Recovery HR was displayed when there was no heart rate source. Fixed rare issue where elevation would jump after starting an activity. Fixed an issue where the device may seem unresponsive the next morning after updating software overnight. Made improvements to Pulse Ox widget. [Surf] Improved tide prediction accuracy for North America locations. [Surf] Fixed potential issue where watch face tide chart would be blank.
Ver. 12.20 Beta - 12/14/2020
	Fixed an issue where the device may seem unresponsive the next morning after updating software overnight.
Ver. 12.10 Beta - 12/03/2020
	Fixed potential crash during swimming activities.
Ver. 12.00 Beta - 11/24/2020
	Version bump to 12.00.
Ver. 11.76 Beta - 11/16/2020
	Made improvements to Pulse Ox widget. Fixed InReach display verification. Fixed issue where Recovery HR was displayed when there was no heart rate source. Fixed rare issue where elevation would jump after starting an activity. [Surf] Fixed potential issue where watch face tide chart would be blank.
Ver. 11.00 - 10/16/2020
	Added support for automatically disabling battery saver once the device is above 80% charge. Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth. Fixed crash when using lap key in Hunt activities. [Surf] Fixed issue where tide chart field on watch face could show incorrect next tide time. [Tactical] Added ZULU time zone option to time zones list.
Ver. 11.00 Beta - 10/09/2020
	Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth. (Requires BLE/ANT 2.10) [Surf] Fixed issue where tide chart field on watch face could show incorrect next tide time.
Ver. 10.72 Beta - 09/11/2020
	Added support for automatically disabling battery saver once the device is above 80% charge. Fixed crash when using lap key in Hunt activities. [Tactical] Added ZULU time zone option to time zones list.
Ver. 10.10 - 09/10/2020
	Fixed issue where some language files may be missing after installing a software update. (Use Garmin Express to reinstall the lost language files.) Fixed issue where WHR sensor would stay on in swimming activities when 'While Swimming' setting was Off. [Surf] Fixed various issues in Tides app.
Ver. 10.10 Beta - 09/02/2020
	Fixed issue where some language files may be missing after installing a software update. (Use Garmin Express to reinstall the lost language files.) Fixed issue where WHR sensor would stay on in swimming activities when 'While Swimming' setting was Off. [Surf] Fixed various issues in Tides app.
Ver. 10.00 - 08/20/2020
	Added support for viewing battery percentage in main menu. Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu. Added ability to delete and reinstall language files on device (Menu > Settings > System > Language). Fixed potential crash during navigation. Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity. Fixed stress recording during Yoga activities. Fixed issue with Hourly Alert setting when accessed from SET menu. Fixed issue where map datafield was not visible after using pan/zoom. Fixed issue with Sleep Pulse Ox setting when accessed from the Activity Tracking menu. Fixed possible crash and reboot when powering down. Made improvements to Alarms and Timers. Made improvements to Solar Intensity chart to indicate periods where solar charging is disabled while the battery is full. [Tactical] Fixed issue with Jumpmaster setup. [Surf] Brought in Surf improvements.
Ver. 10.00 Beta - 08/14/2020
	Version bump to 10.00.
Ver. 9.97 Beta - 08/11/2020
	Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity.
Ver. 9.95 Beta - 08/07/2020
	Fixed stress recording during Yoga activities. Fixed issue with Hourly Alert setting when accessed from SET menu. [Tactical] Fixed issue with Jumpmaster setup. [Surf] Brought in improvements for Surf.
Ver. 9.94 Beta - 08/05/2020
	Added ability to delete and reinstall language files on device (Menu > Settings > System > Language). Made improvements to Solar Intensity chart. Made improvements to Alarms and Timers. Fixed potential crash during navigation. Fixed issue with Sleep Pulse Ox setting when accessed from the Activity Tracking menu. Fixed issue where map datafield was not visible after using pan/zoom.
Ver. 9.91 Beta - 07/17/2020
	Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu. Added support for viewing battery percentage in main menu. Fixed possible crash and reboot when powering down.
Ver. 9.40 - 07/20/2020
	Fixed potential crash during language selection.
Ver. 9.30 - 07/14/2020
	Fixed an issue where GPS update files would not be deleted from file system after installation.
Ver. 9.20 - 07/08/2020
	Made improvements to Hunt and Fish activities. Made improvements to battery life estimates. Made improvements to Open Water Swimming. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate was not being turned off when starting an Expedition activity. Fixed an issue where weather widget could show incorrect wind speed. Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were displayed in the Navigation menu. Fixed potential issue where the 'Go' option was missing when trying to navigate an activity. Fixed potential issue with True North compass mode. Fixed potential issue where leading 0 was missing on Set Time With GPS page. Fixed an issue where activities were not able to be selected from the list when accessed via Options Menu > Activities. [Surf only] Updated the data Surf field defaults to include GPS. [Surf only] Updated the Surf activity start flow to try and acquire a GPS fix before starting the activity. [Surf only] Added support for a wave summary page to Surf activity summary. (Last Surf widget > Start > Waves) [Surf only] Fixed issues with configuring data screens in the Surf activity. [Surf only] Improved wave detection in the Surf activity. [Surf only] Fixed issue where the Altimeter widget would show spikes in the graph after surfing.

Instinct
Ver. 19.10 - 01/11/2024
	Fixed saved location names not appearing on map. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.10 Beta - 12/12/2023
	Fixed saved location names not appearing on map. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.01 - 03/28/2023
	Fixed issue where daily active calories total could be incorrect. Fixed potential issue with activity Power Mode Auto Enable setting. Fixed potential graphical issue with Battery Saver watch face. [Tactical] Fixed issue where HR Broadcasting could be enabled in Stealth Mode. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.01 Beta - 03/10/2023
	Fixed issue where daily active calories total could be incorrect. Fixed potential issue with activity Power Mode Auto Enable setting. Fixed potential graphical issue with Battery Saver watch face. [Tactical] Fixed issue where HR Broadcasting could be enabled in Stealth Mode. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.54 - 11/29/2022
	Added a new setting to the DogTrack setup menu to allow users to upload their dog data to EasyHunt. Fixed a potential issue where the watch could crash during a pool swim activity. Fixed an issue causing values on the barometer widget page to have fewer significant figures when the pressure units are in Hectopascals as compared to Millibars. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.54 Beta - 11/11/2022
	Misc. bug fixes & improvements. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.51 Beta - 10/22/2022
	Fixed a potential issue where the watch could crash during a pool swim activity. Fixed an issue causing values on the barometer widget page to have fewer significant figures when the pressure units are in Hectopascals as compared to Millibars. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.10 Beta - 09/08/2022
	Additional improvements to altimeter performance. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.01 Beta - 08/17/2022
	Improved altimeter performance. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 18.00 Beta - 08/10/2022
	Fixed an issue preventing the device from acquiring GPS while in the Xero widget. Fixed an issue causing a crash when setting heart rate alerts for an activity. Fixed an issue causing Pulse Ox spot checks to not sync with Garmin Connect. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.50 - 07/20/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where an Expedition activity tracklog could be lost if the device shuts down. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. Fixed potential crash during pool swimming activities. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.50 Release Candidate - 07/11/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where an Expedition activity tracklog could be lost if the device shuts down. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. Fixed potential crash during pool swimming activities. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.41 Beta - 06/14/2022
	Improved barometer outlier data handling. Fixed an issue where distance units for swim workouts would not show in meters/yards. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate could not be enabled during an activity. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.00 - 04/19/2022
	Improved altimeter accuracy. Fixed potential issue where the battery mode would revert to default during an activity. Fixed potential issue where the backlight would not timeout in an Expedition. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 17.00 Release Candidate - 04/08/2022
	Version bump to 17.00. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.91 Beta - 03/15/2022
	Improved altimeter accuracy. Fixed potential issue where the battery mode would revert to default during an activity. Fixed potential issue where the backlight would not timeout in an Expedition. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.50 - 01/26/2022
	Improved altimeter calibration. Fixed display of Strength activities in Last Sport widget. Fixed potential issue where watch face would not display in the correct orientation. Fixed explore course sync issue. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.50 Beta - 01/20/2022
	Version bump to 16.50. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.44 Beta - 12/29/2021
	Made improvements to altimeter calibration. Fixed explore course sync issue.
Ver. 16.43 Beta - 12/14/2021
	Made improvements to altimeter calibration. Fixed display of Strength activities in Last Sport widget. Fixed solar data upload through Garmin Express.
Ver. 16.41 Beta - 10/15/2021
	Fixed potential issue where watch face would not display in the correct orientation.
Ver. 16.00 - 10/07/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity.
Ver. 16.00 Beta - 09/24/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity.
Ver. 15.81 Beta - 09/03/2021
	Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity.
Ver. 15.40 - 08/30/2021
	Fixed map issue where navigation line appeared to be fragmented.
Ver. 15.40 Beta - 08/20/2021
	Version bump to 15.40.
Ver. 15.31 Beta - 08/06/2021
	Fixed map issue where navigation line appeared to be fragmented.
Ver. 15.10 - 07/28/2021
	Made improvements to DogTrack widget. Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device. Fixed potential issue where alarms enabled in GCM would not be enabled on device. Fixed potential issue where workout step names would not display. Fixed possible issue where watch would restart after powering down.
Ver. 15.00 Beta - 07/19/2021
	Fixed potential issue where alarms enabled in GCM would not be enabled on device. Fixed potential issue where workout step names would not display.
Ver. 14.81 Beta - 07/01/2021
	Made improvements to DogTrack widget. Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device.
Ver. 14.40 - 06/15/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue. Fixed possible crash when syncing with Explore App.
Ver. 14.40 Beta - 06/11/2021
	Fixed possible crash when syncing with Explore App.
Ver. 14.30 Beta - 05/26/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.20 - 05/11/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync. Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course. Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.10 Beta - 04/27/2021
	Fixed potential compass performance issue.
Ver. 14.00 Beta - 04/20/2021
	Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive. Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync.
Ver. 13.81 Beta - 03/25/2021
	Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off course. Fixed Explore Sync issue where course distance and time values would be 0.
Ver. 13.20 - 03/12/2021
	Fixed a crash that can occur when saving an activity. Fixed a lock up that can occur after removing from charge cable. Various Explore Sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 13.20 Beta - 03/04/2021
	Fixed a crash that can occur when saving an activity. Fixed a lock up that can occur after removing from charge cable. Various Explore Sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 13.00 Beta - 02/25/2021
	Fixed possible crash during pool swim activities. Fixed issue where percentage of time in heart rate zone would not add up correctly. Fixed issue where HR graph in Connect would be flat during windows where activities were being recorded. Fixed issue where daily step count would reset at the incorrect time after a daylight savings time change. Fixed issue with Explore Navigation Sync where the app would not display navigation stats when navigating to a waypoint. Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync. Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.
Ver. 12.85 Beta - 02/17/2021
	Fixed possible crash during pool swim activities. Fixed issue where HR graph in the Daily Summary in Garmin Connect would be flat during windows where activities were being recorded. Fixed issue where daily step count would reset at the incorrect time after a daylight savings time change. Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync. Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.
Ver. 12.84 Beta - 01/26/2021
	Fixed issue where percentage of time in heart rate zone would not add up correctly. Fixed issue with Explore Navigation Sync where the app would not display navigation stats when navigating to a waypoint.
Ver. 12.20 - 12/17/2020
	Added support for Explore Navigation Sync, where one can select lines, waypoints or generic points on the map within the Explore app and start navigating on device. Improved the accuracy and reliability of elevation data during activities. Fixed InReach display verification. Fixed issue where Recovery HR was displayed when there was no heart rate source. Fixed rare issue where elevation would jump after starting an activity. Fixed an issue where the device may seem unresponsive the next morning after updating software overnight.
Ver. 12.20 Beta - 12/14/2020
	Fixed an issue where the device may seem unresponsive the next morning after updating software overnight.
Ver. 12.10 Beta - 12/03/2020
	Fixed potential crash during swimming activities.
Ver. 12.00 Beta - 11/24/2020
	Version bump to 12.00.
Ver. 11.76 Beta - 11/13/2020
	Fixed InReach display verification. Fixed issue where Recovery HR was displayed when there was no heart rate source. Fixed rare issue where elevation would jump after starting an activity.
Ver. 11.00 - 10/16/2020
	Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth. [Tactical] Added ZULU time zone option to time zones list.
Ver. 11.00 Beta - 10/05/2020
	Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
Ver. 10.72 Beta - 09/11/2020
	[Tactical] Added ZULU time zone option to time zones list.
Ver. 10.10 - 09/10/2020
	Fixed issue where some language files may be missing after installing a software update. (Use Garmin Express to reinstall the lost language files.)
Ver. 10.10 Beta - 09/02/2020
	Fixed issue where some language files may be missing after installing a software update. (Use Garmin Express to reinstall the lost language files.)
Ver. 10.00 - 08/20/2020
	Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu. Added ability to delete and reinstall language files on device (Menu > Settings > System > Language). Made improvements to Alarms and Timers. Fixed potential crash during navigation. Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity. Fixed stress recording during Yoga activities. Fixed issue with Hourly Alert setting when accessed from SET menu. Fixed issue where map data field was not visible after using pan/zoom. Fixed rare issue with MGRS coordinate entry.
Ver. 10.00 Beta - 08/14/2020
	Version bump to 10.00.
Ver. 9.97 Beta - 08/11/2020
	Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity.
Ver. 9.95 Beta - 08/07/2020
	Fixed stress recording during Yoga activities. Fixed issue with Hourly Alert setting when accessed from SET menu.
Ver. 9.94 Beta - 08/05/2020
	Added ability to delete and reinstall language files on device (Menu > Settings > System > Language). Made improvements to Alarms and Timers. Fixed potential crash during navigation. Fixed issue where map datafield was not visible after using pan/zoom. (This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.91 Beta - 07/17/2020
	Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu. Fixed rare issue with MGRS coordinate entry.
Ver. 9.20 - 07/14/2020
	Made improvements to Hunt and Fish activities. Made improvements to battery life estimates. Made improvements to Open Water Swimming. Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate was not being turned off when starting an Expedition activity. Fixed an issue where weather widget could show incorrect wind speed. Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were displayed in the Navigation menu. Fixed potential issue where the 'Go' option was missing when trying to navigate an activity. Fixed potential issue with True North compass mode. Fixed potential issue where leading 0 was missing on Set Time With GPS page. Fixed an issue where activities were not able to be selected from the list when accessed via Options Menu > Activities.
Ver. 9.20 Beta - 07/03/2020
	Fixed potential issue with True North compass mode.
Ver. 9.10 Beta - 06/27/2020
	Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were displayed in the Navigation menu. Fixed a possible issue where the 'Go' option was missing when trying to navigate an activity.
Ver. 9.04 Beta - 06/24/2020
	Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
Ver. 9.02 Beta - 06/17/2020
	Fixed issue where heart rate sensor would stay on when watch is removed from wrist.
Ver. 9.01 Beta - 06/12/2020
	Fixed an issue where weather widget could show incorrect wind speed. Made improvements to open water swimming.
Ver. 8.70 - 06/22/2020
	Fixed issue where heart rate sensor would stay on when watch is removed from wrist. Improved reliability of bluetooth communication with smartphone.
Ver. 8.51 Beta - 06/04/2020
	Improves reliability of bluetooth communication with smartphone.
Ver. 7.61 Beta - 05/29/2020
	Fixed an issue where beta users would receive prompt to install latest public release.
Ver. 7.55 Beta - 05/22/2020
	Fixed wind direction in the Weather widget. Fixed potential issue where leading 0 was missing on Set Time With GPS page.
Ver. 7.20 - 05/22/2020
	Fixed wind direction in the Weather widget. Fixed potential issue with silent updates.
Ver. 7.51 Beta - 05/08/2020
	Fixed an issue where custom alerts were not able to be added. Fixed an issue where activities were not able to be selected from the list when accessed via Options Menu > Activities.
Ver. 7.00 - 05/07/2020
	Added support for inReach display verification, when using authentication. Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors. Fixed Instinct Tactical default position format. Fixed issue with Explore app where synced activities would be duplicated. Fixed issue where alarms would not go off at the correct time after daylight savings time change. Fixed potential issue where altimeter would reset to 0. Fixed issue where the watch face steps chart would draw off the screen. Fixed potential issue where low battery alerts would not display.
Ver. 7.00 Beta - 04/28/2020
	Added support for inReach display verification, when using authentication. Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors. Fixed Instinct Tactical default position format. Fixed issue with Explore app where synced activities would be duplicated. Fixed issue where alarms would not go off at the correct time after daylight savings time change. Fixed potential issue where altimeter would reset to 0. Fixed issue where the watch face steps chart would draw off the screen. Fixed potential issue where low battery alerts would not display.
Ver. 6.91 Beta - 04/01/2020
	Added additional customization options to the Instinct Tactical watch face. Fixed elevation plot in activity history for activities made prior to 6.60. Fixed MOB navigation when accessed via hot key. Fixed issue where activity tracking couldn't be disabled on device.
Ver. 6.60 - 03/20/2020
	Added Body Battery widget. (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Body Battery) Added low abnormal heart rate alert. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts > Low Alert) Added autorest setting for pool swim activity. (Settings > Activities & Apps > Pool Swim Settings > Autorest) Added swim time data field for pool swim activity. Added support for a 'Silent' option to the Smart notifications Sounds alert settings. (Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > During Activity/Not During Activity > Sounds) Made improvements to altimeter calibration. - Added "During Activity" and "Not During Activity" auto calibration settings (Altimeter > Auto Cal.). - Added option to manually calibrate altimeter to DEM (Altimeter > Calibrate > Use DEM). Fixed potential issue where activities synced from other devices would display incorrect speed in activity history. Fixed rare issue where the watch could freeze during a Ski activity. Fixed graphical glitch affecting the key lock icon.
Ver. 6.54 Beta - 03/12/2020
	Fixed issue where Strength activities were not displayed correctly in the Last Sport widget.
Ver. 6.53 Beta - 02/27/2020
	Added low Abnormal Heart Rate alert. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts > Low Alert) Added Autorest setting for Pool Swim activity. (Settings > Activities & Apps > Pool Swim Settings > Autorest) Added Swim Time data field for Pool Swim activity. Added support for a 'Silent' option to the Smart notifications Sounds alert settings. (Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > During Activity/Not During Activity > Sounds) Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity. Fixed issues where activity elevation chart would appear blank when viewing an activity in History or when doing a TracBack. Fixed graphical glitch affecting the key lock icon.
Ver. 6.52 Beta - 02/10/2020
	Fixed potential issue where activities synced from other devices would display incorrect speed in activity history. Fixed issue where stopwatch hot key would bring up phone settings. Various altimeter calibration improvements.
Ver. 6.51 Beta - 01/20/2020
	Added Body Battery widget (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Body Battery). Added 'During Activity' and 'Not During Activity' auto calibration settings (Altimeter > Auto Cal.). Added option to manually calibrate altimeter to DEM (Altimeter > Calibrate > Use DEM).
Ver. 6.10 - 01/17/2020
	Fixed an issue where waypoint icons appeared as a black square on the map. Made improvements to floors climbed tracking.
Ver. 5.70 - 10/31/2019
	Added support for Argentina Standard Time in time zones widget. Fixed issue where waypoint icons and straight line navigation track were not visible on map with black background.
Ver. 6.04 Beta - 10/18/2019
	Fixed issue where waypoint icons and straight line navigation track were not visible on map with black background. Added support for Argentina Standard Time in time zones widget. Made improvements to floors climbed tracking. (Requires BLE/ANT/SNS 1.12)
Ver. 5.50 - 09/24/2019
	Fixed an issue where the device wouldn't receive iOS notifications intermittently. Added additional localization support.
Ver. 5.50 Beta - 08/22/2019
	Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
Ver. 5.41 Beta - 08/14/2019
	Fixed an issue where the device wouldn't receive iOS notifications intermittently.
Ver. 5.10 - 07/22/2019
	Explore Sync improvements. Fixed possible crash on workout timer page. Fixed issue with repeated 'on course' notifications. Fixed issue where hourly alerts would not occur exactly on the hour. Fixed issue with sunrise/sunset alerts not occurring at the correct time. Fixed rare issue where Ski activities would not upload to Connect. Fixed possible issue where saved locations would have the wrong default icon. Fixed possible crash when repeatedly selecting a toggle menu item. Fixed a crash that could occur when saving an activity.
Ver. 5.10 Beta - 07/18/2019
	Fixed a crash that could occur when saving an activity.
Ver. 4.53 Beta - 07/12/2019
	Fix possible crash on workout timer page. Fix issue with repeated 'on course' notifications. Fix issue with sunrise/sunset alerts not occurring at the correct time. Fix possible issue where saved locations would have the wrong default icon. Fix possible crash when repeatedly selecting a toggle menu item.
Ver. 4.51 Beta - 06/27/2019
	Explore Sync improvements. Fixed issue where hourly alerts would not occur exactly on the hour. Fixed rare issue where Ski activities would not upload to Connect.
Ver. 4.00 - 05/06/2019
	Explore Sync improvements. Fixed issue where estimated finish time data field was highly inaccurate. Fixed coordinate entry issue when using user grid.
Ver. 3.53 Beta - 04/25/2019
	Explore Sync improvements. Fixed issue where estimated finish time data field was highly inaccurate.
Ver. 3.52 Beta - 04/04/2019
	Explore Sync improvements.
Ver. 3.20 - 03/22/2019
	Fixed a potential issue with GPS distance not being reported correctly. Fixed rare watch face refresh issue.
Ver. 3.20 Beta - 03/20/2019
	Fixed rare watch face refresh issue.
Ver. 3.11 Beta - 03/13/2019
	Fixed potential issue with GPS distance not being reported correctly.
Ver. 3.10 - 02/27/2019
	Improved system stability during rep counting activities. Fixed rare issue where the watch face could fail to update the time. Fixed personal record date getting cut off in history menu. Floors climbed improvements.
Ver. 2.92 Beta - 01/29/2019
	Improved system stability during rep counting activities. Fixed rare issue where the watch face could fail to update the time. Fixed personal record date getting cut off in history menu. Floors climbed improvements.
Ver. 2.80 - 01/10/2019
	Added support for Moon Phase widget. Accessible from Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Moon Phase and Settings > Controls > Add New > Moon Phase. Added UTC offset to time zone setup menu. Fixed an issue where the total length fields were not updating correctly during a pool swim. Fixed an issue where the device was displaying the incorrect baro trend icon on the watchface. Fixed an issue where the spelling for Ukrainian was incorrect, in the device language list. Fixed an issue where the activity elevation plot would not update. Fixed an issue where the map page would not draw the full screen. Fixed an issue where the ascent remaining field on the future plot page was not visible. Fixed an issue that could cause elevation to jump after starting an indoor activity. Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account. Fixed an issue where the barometer trend line always stayed flat. Made improvements to timer feature. Explore sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 2.78 Beta - 01/02/2019
	Improved the quick timer setup. Fixed an issue where the total length fields were not updating correctly during a pool swim. Fixed an issue where the device was displaying the incorrect baro trend icon on the watchface. Fixed an issue where the spelling for Ukrainian was incorrect, in the device language list.
Ver. 2.77 Beta - 12/21/2018
	Made improvements to timer feature. Fixed an issue where the barometer trend line always stayed flat. Fixed an issue where the pool swim lengths data field would not update. Added UTC offset to time zone setup menu.
Ver. 2.76 Beta - 11/16/2018
	Explore sync fixes and improvements.
Ver. 2.75 Beta - 11/09/2018
	Added support for Moon Phase widget. Accessible from Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Moon Phase and Settings > Controls > Add New > Moon Phase. Improved sync speed with Explore app. Fixed an issue where the activity elevation plot would not update. Fixed an issue where the map page would not draw the full screen. Fixed an issue where the ascent remaining field on the future plot page was not visible. Fixed an issue that could cause elevation to jump after starting an indoor activity. Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
Ver. 2.60 - 10/11/2018
	Initial Release.

Original submissions by Guido Lenz, Jack Yeazel, and Joe Mehaffey; currently maintained by Allory Deiss.

Please report any corrections to: Allory Deiss