GARMIN GPS FEATURE COMPARISONS
and Upgrade Information

Maintained by Allory Deiss


Forerunner 630
Ver. 7.90 - 11/14/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.81 Beta - 11/01/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.80 - 07/16/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.74 Beta - 06/28/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.73 Beta - 04/24/2018
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.70 - 02/19/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Fixed an issue which could cause Connect IQ data fields to be replaced with timer fields when switching between some activity profiles.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.61 Beta - 02/05/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 7.60 - 01/15/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.52 Beta - 12/13/2017
Fixed a minor issue when pairing with Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue in which unsupported audio prompt types would appear in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Ver. 7.51 Beta - 12/05/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.50 - 09/06/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.42 Beta - 08/29/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.40 - 08/02/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which distance recorded in UltraTrac mode may be much lower than it should be.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart when accessing the weather widget.
Ver. 7.33 Beta - 07/06/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which distance recorded in UltraTrac mode may be much lower than it should be.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Ver. 7.30 - 05/09/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Partner Time Ahead field would always show 0:00.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Fixed an issue in which average stride length may not be calculated correctly when using an HRM-Run heart rate strap in some rare cases.
Ver. 7.23 Beta - 05/02/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Partner Time Ahead field would always show 0:00.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Fixed an issue in which average stride length may not be calculated correctly when using an HRM-Run heart rate strap in some rare cases.
Ver. 7.10 - 12/06/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Ver. 6.30 - 10/31/2016
Fixed an issue that prevented VO2 Max and performance condition from updating.
Ver. 6.20 - 10/27/2016
Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Fixed a rare issue in which the GPS position was not recorded correctly.
Ver. 5.40 - 08/17/2016
Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
Fixed an issue that caused unstable outdoor running pace in some cases.
Ver. 5.20 - 08/08/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for muscle oxygen sensors.
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher).
Improvements to Wi-Fi reliability.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 5.07 Beta - 07/15/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Added support for muscle oxygen sensors.
Ver. 5.04 Beta - 06/24/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Fixed an issue that caused the watch to crash when starting an activity.
Ver. 4.70 - 06/13/2016
Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running with a GPS fix.
Improved Audio Prompt reliability.
Ver. 5.03 Beta - 06/17/2016
Added Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Improvements to Wi-Fi reliability.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 4.60 - 05/18/2016
Improved the reliability of Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Improved the reliability of downloading data from Garmin Connect over Wi-Fi.
Fixed an issue in which VO2 Max was not being uploaded to Garmin Connect.
Ver. 4.30 - 05/05/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.2.6.
Added support for searching for sensors manually.
Improved Wi-Fi reliability and security.
Improved the battery performance when used at sub-freezing temperatures.
Ver. 4.20 - 04/11/2016
Improve BLE stability.
Ver. 4.10 - 02/23/2016
Added support for speed/pace and heart rate audio prompts.
Added support to download stored heart rate data from compatible straps (HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim).
Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.30 - 12/29/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Improved average stride length calculation accuracy (requires a new HRM4-Run with sw ver 3.40, or HRM-Tri with sw ver 4.30).
Fixed an issue with the Start button while using Connect IQ apps.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.25 beta - 12/22/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue with the Start button while using Connect IQ apps.
Improved average stride length calculation accuracy (requires a new HRM-Run with sw ver 3.40, or HRM-Tri with sw ver 4.30).<
Ver. 3.20 - 12/08/2015
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.13 beta - 11/24/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.10 - 11/10/2015
Adds support for Connect IQ 1.2.
Fixes infrequent DST time offset issue.
Improves WiFi connection behavior.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/03/2015
Improves keyboard usability when editing a saved location or activity profile name.
Fixes bug with Training Plans not being deleted from the device.
Improves software version information displayed on About page.
Improves software updates.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/23/2015
Initial release.


Forerunner 935
Ver. 19.10 - 06/24/2020
Fixed an issue with downloading heart rate data post activity.
Fixed an issue where the device was intermittently failing to record a golf activity.
Fixed an issue where turn direction labels could be intermittently blank while navigating.
Fixed an issue where the device was displaying incorrect time for Brazil within the Alternate Time Zones widget.
Updated training load usage comments.
Brought in CIQ security updates.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.10 - 03/23/2020
Fixed altimeter calibration in activity.
Fixed an issue with altimeter calibration. This should address speed spikes in activities with 3D Speed enabled. (For example: Ski.)
Fixed an issue where the device might crash when unplugging from USB.
Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
Fixed a couple of issues which should improve device stability.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 19.00 - 03/22/2020
Fixed altimeter calibration in activity.
Fixed an issue with altimeter calibration. This should address speed spikes in activities with 3D Speed enabled. (For example: Ski.)
Fixed an issue where the device might crash when unplugging from USB.
Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
Fixed a couple of issues which should improve device stability.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.10 - 02/04/2020
Added support for inReach display verification when using authentication.
Brought in support for CIQ SDK v3.1.
Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Fixed an issue with proximity pairing a dual mode sensor.
Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
Fixed an issue where Pool Swim activities could contain position data.
Fixed an issue where the device could register a speed spike during Ski activities.
Fixed an intermittent issue where average HR, max HR and calorie counts could be inaccurate during a pool swim.
Fixed an issue where the course list appears to skip a course when scrolling.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would display a distance of 0 when navigating to a point right after a power cycle.
Made several improvements for Golf.
Made other miscellaneous code improvements and bug fixes.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.00 - 12/12/2019
Added support for inReach display verification when using authentication.
Brought in support for CIQ SDK v3.1.
Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Fixed an issue with proximity pairing a dual mode sensor.
Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
Fixed an issue where Pool Swim activities could contain position data.
Fixed an issue where the device could register a speed spike during Ski activities.
Fixed an intermittent issue where average HR, max HR and calorie counts could be inaccurate during a pool swim.
Fixed an issue where the course list appears to skip a course when scrolling.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would display a distance of 0 when navigating to a point right after a power cycle.
Made several improvements for Golf.
Made other miscellaneous code improvements and bug fixes.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.72 Beta - 10/17/2019
Brought in support for CIQ SDK v3.1.
Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
Fixed an intermittent issue where average HR, max HR, and calorie counts could be inaccurate during a pool swim.
Fixed an issue where the course list appears to skip a course when scrolling.
Made several improvements for Golf.
Made other miscellaneous code improvements and bug fixes.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.10 - 08/14/2019
Improved Pairing Experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Made several code improvements and bug fixes for golf, especially CT10.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could report an incorrect treadmill calibration.
Fixed an issue where the hourly alert was off by minutes when manually changing time on device.
Fixed an issue where stroke data during a rowing activity was not available on Varia vision.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 13.51 Beta - 07/26/2019
Made several code improvements and bug fixes for golf, especially CT10.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could report an incorrect treadmill calibration.
Fixed an issue where the hourly alert was off by minutes when manually changing time on device.
Fixed an issue where stroke data during a rowing activity was not available on Varia vision.
Ver. 13.30 - 05/16/2019
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during a Biking activity when using a speed or cadence sensor.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash when fetching calendar information from the smartphone.
Fixed an issue where smart notifications intermittently stopped working for iOS devices.
Fixed an issue where workouts from a training plan were marked as missed despite being completed.
Fixed an issue where the golf scorecard page could display invalid values.
Ver. 13.00 - 04/11/2019
Improved sensor error detection.
Added support for Approach CT10 (Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Club Sensors.).
Fixed a couple of issues with Jumpmaster.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where some devices were reporting a higher than expected battery drain.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the GPS updates were failing to install.
Fixed an issue where the data screen background color would remain inverted if ending a swim workout early.
Fixed an issue that could cause an extra lap to be created during Swim activities.
Ver. 12.85 Beta - 04/03/2019
Improved sensor error detection.
Added support for Approach CT10 (Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Club Sensors.).
Fixed a couple of issues with Jumpmaster.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't Race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where some devices were reporting a higher than expected battery drain.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the GPS updates were failing to install.
Fixed an issue where the data screen background color would remain inverted, if ending a swim workout early.
Fixed an issue that could cause an extra lap to be created during Swim activities.
Ver. 12.50 - 03/05/2019
Improved sensor error detection.
Ver. 12.42 Beta - 02/28/2019
Improved sensor error detection. Please update your Sensor Hub version to 6.41 by placing the GUP2665.GCD file from the SNS folder in the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of your Forerunner 935's internal storage drive.
Ver. 12.41 Beta - 02/21/2019
Improved sensor error detection.
Ver. 12.20 - 02/06/2019
Fixed an issue that could prevent GPS software updates from installing.
Ver. 12.10 - 12/20/2018
Improved sensor error detection.
Added support for Garmin Explore mobile app.
Added support for Swimrun auto sport change.
Made improvements to waypoint navigation when using MOB.
Fixed an issue where a calorie alert could be shown early during a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue preventing the Share Mode for XERO Locations from being changed.
Fixed an issue that could cause heart rate alerts to be shown during the incorrect activity type.
Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were being displayed in the Navigation menu.
Fixed an issue with backlight level when using Flashlight.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device may appear frozen while applying a software update.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate zones could change from %LTHR to %HRMax after a software update.
Fixed an issue where the device would connect to Varia Lights when cycling through certain widgets.
Ver. 12.01 Beta - 12/18/2018
Fixed an issue that could cause the number of floors climbed to be inaccurate.
Ver. 11.57 Beta - 12/07/2018
Improved sensor error detection.
Added support for Garmin Explore mobile app.
Added support for Swimrun auto sport change.
Made improvements to waypoint navigation when using MOB.
Fixed an issue where a calorie alert could be shown early during a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue preventing the Share Mode for XERO Locations from being changed.
Fixed an issue that could cause heart rate alerts to be shown during the incorrect activity type.
Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were being displayed in the Navigation menu.
Fixed an issue with backlight level when using Flashlight.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device may appear frozen while applying a software update.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate zones could change from %LTHR to %HRMax after a software update.
Fixed an issue where the device would connect to Varia Lights when cycling through certain widgets.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device was calibrating altimeter during indoor activities.
Ver. 11.00 - 10/02/2018
Fixed an issue where Heart Rate broadcast would stop working after 10 seconds if returning to the watch face from the Sensors and accessories menu.
Fixed an issue where GPS related training options were accessible from certain indoor sports.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash when processing malformed activity files.
Fixed an issue where certain settings changes on device were not making it to Garmin Connect as expected.
Fixed an issue where the interval pace data field could be dashed out during a Pool Swim activity.
Fixed an occasional issue where the displayed lengths or distance during a pool swim could briefly show incorrect values.
Fixed Swim PR issue.
Ver. 10.55 Beta - 09/06/2018
GPS FW (2.24) should improve pace accuracy for running/walking activities and track performance for open water swimming activities.
Fixed an occasional issue where the displayed lengths or distance during a pool swim could briefly show incorrect values.
Fixed Swim PR issue.
Ver. 10.10 - 08/16/2018
Added support for Connect IQ SDK v3.0.
Fixed an issue that could cause elevation graphs to be smoothed and total ascent and descent values to be inaccurate.
Fixed an issue that could prevent sensors connected over BLE from reporting data.
Fixed a rare issue that could cause the watch to restart at the end of certain workouts.
Fixed an issue where the abnormal heart rate alert would auto-dismiss after 30 seconds.
Ver. 9.75 Beta - 08/07/2018
Fixed an issue causing personal records to be recorded incorrectly during Pool Swim activities.
Additional Connect IQ 3.0 improvements.
Ver. 9.73 Beta - 07/24/2018
Added canned text reply support (Android only).
Added additional Connect IQ 3.0 features.
Fixed an issue that could cause elevation graphs to be smoothed and total ascent and descent values to be inaccurate.
Fixed an issue that could prevent sensors connected over BLE from reporting data.
Fixed an issue causing HR data for pool swim activities to be graphed incorrectly in Garmin Connect.
Ver. 9.72 Beta - 07/17/2018
Added support for Connect IQ SDK v3.0.
Improvements to pool swim distance accuracy.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart at the end of certain workouts.
Fixed an issue where the abnormal heart rate alert would auto-dismiss after 30 seconds.
Improved GPS track accuracy for Open Water swimming activities.
Ver. 9.70 - 07/10/2018
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart at the end of certain workouts.
Ver. 9.60 - 06/27/2018
Added GPS + GALILEO support (Activity Settings > GPS). (Requires GPS version 2.20)
Added abnormal heart rate alerts. Enable these in Heart Rate widget > Heart Rate options > Abnormal HR alert. An abnormal heart rate will be detected if your heart rate exceeds the entered threshold for an extended period of time while sedentary.
Fixed a bug causing Cadence values to be 'stuck' when not pedaling instead of returning to 0.
Fixed a crash seen when viewing SwimRun activities.
Fixed a crash sometimes encountered when selecting apps.
Fixed a bug causing some activities performed on multiple devices to be double-counted when viewing Training Load on Physio TrueUp devices.
Ver. 9.10 - 06/04/2018
Added Physio TrueUp support. Physio TrueUp syncs activities done on other Garmin devices, allowing your device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. Activities from other devices will appear in the Activities menu, and they will update your Totals for Running, Cycling, and Swimming. Your Training Status, Training Load, and VO2 Max will be updated using activities from your other devices, and your Recovery Time will be also updated using data from other devices supporting Physio TrueUp. Enable Physio TrueUp in Settings > Physiological Metrics on the device or in Device Settings on Garmin Connect Mobile.
Added support for communication with a Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight. The Bow Sight is capable of sending Laser Locate waypoints to the watch. These are accessible from the XERO widget (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > XERO) and can be further used to navigate to.
Added support for communication with a Garmin inReach Mini. (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > inReach) The widget acts as a remote and allows one to send preset texts, customized quick texts and trigger a SOS message.
New Beta Feature! Extended Display will allow you to display your data screens on your Garmin Edge during a multisport activity. Enable Extended Display mode on a supported Edge, and pair it to your watch as an Extended Display sensor.
Added support for selecting alternate locations within the Sunrise and Sunset widget. (Widget > Menu > Location)
Added the ability to save Stopwatch recording as an activity. Go to the Stopwatch control, and start the timer. Stop the timer, and select Done. You can then save your activity, which will appear in your History.
Added support for Garmin Vector 3 power meter software updates.
Added the Kayak app.
Enabled the Auto Set setting for Strength activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength Settings, and select Auto Set. When enabled, sets automatically advance during free Strength activities.
Enabled the Edit Weight setting for Strength and Cardio activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength or Cardio settings, and select Edit Weight. This setting will control whether you can edit the weight when editing sets.
Fixed an issue preventing some periods of rest from being correctly detected in all-day stress measurements.
Fixed an issue that could cause the time and date to be incorrect.
Fixed an issue causing repeated 'Wheel Size Computed' notifications when connected to a speed sensor.
Fixed an issue preventing the elevation graph from updating during certain activities.
Fixed an issue that could cause 0 to be displayed in the Grade data field.
Fixed a possible crash that could occur when downloading stored heart rate data from a Garmin HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
Improved the accuracy of the pace/speed target gauge during workouts.
Ver. 9.02 Beta - 05/25/2018
Added Physio TrueUp support. Physio TrueUp syncs activities done on other Garmin devices, allowing your device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. Activities from other devices will appear in the Activities menu, and they will update your Totals for Running, Cycling, and Swimming. Your Training Status, Training Load, and VO2 Max will be updated using activities from your other devices, and your Recovery Time will be also updated using data from other devices supporting Physio TrueUp. Enable Physio TrueUp in Settings > Physiological Metrics on the device or in Device Settings on Garmin Connect Mobile.
Ver. 8.99 Beta - 05/11/2018
Added support for communication with a Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight. The Bow Sight is capable of sending Laser Locate waypoints to the watch. These are accessible from the XERO widget (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > XERO) and can be further used to navigate to.
Added support for communication with a Garmin inReach Mini. (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > inReach) The widget acts as a remote and allows one to send preset texts, customized quick texts and trigger a SOS message.
Added support for selecting alternate locations within the Sunrise and Sunset widget. (Widget > Menu > Location)
Added the ability to save Stopwatch recording as an activity. Go to the Stopwatch control, and start the timer. Stop the timer, and select Done. You can then save your activity, which will appear in your History.
Added support for Garmin Vector 3 power meter software updates.
Added the Kayak app.
Enabled the Auto Set setting for Strength activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength Settings, and select Auto Set. When enabled, sets automatically advance during free Strength activities.
Enabled the Edit Weight setting for Strength and Cardio activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength or Cardio settings, and select Edit Weight. This setting will control whether you can edit the weight when editing sets.
Fixed an issue that could cause the time and date to be incorrect.
Fixed an issue causing repeated 'Wheel Size Computed' notifications when connected to a speed sensor.
Fixed an issue preventing the elevation graph from updating during certain activities.
Fixed an issue that could cause 0 to be displayed in the Grade data field.
Fixed a possible crash that could occur when downloading stored heart rate data from a Garmin HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
Improved the accuracy of the pace/speed target gauge during workouts.
Ver. 8.00 - 02/14/2018
Added support for a Sunrise & Sunset widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Sunrise & Sunset.
Added support for an Alternate Time Zones Widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Alt. time Zones.
Added a setting to display a calibration prompt when using a power meter. When using a Vector, this will also allow the user to set the power meter crank length. Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Power Meter > Calibration Prompt.
Improved Bluetooth connectivity with Huawei phones.
Improved the accuracy of resting heart rate measurements.
Fixed an issue where the altitude on device wasn't accurate when using the Jumpmaster app.
Fixed an issue where Flashlight would turn off when using gestures.
Fixed an issue where Broadcasting Heart Rate was not working as expected if accessed from the power controls menu.
Ver. 7.93 Beta - 02/05/2018
Added support for a Sunrise & Sunset widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Sunrise & Sunset.
Added support for an Alternate Time Zones Widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Alt. time Zones.
Added a setting to display a calibration prompt when using a power meter. When using a Vector, this will also allow the user to set the power meter crank length. Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Power Meter > Calibration Prompt.
Improved resting heart rate measurement.
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Fixed a potential issue causing the backlight to not turn on when pressing keys.
Fixed a potential issue preventing alerts from being added.
Fixed an issue causing updates to the Lengths data field to be delayed during Pool Swim activities.
Fixed an issue where the altitude on device wasn't accurate when using the Jumpmaster app.
Fixed an issue where Broadcasting Heart Rate was not working as expected, if accessed from the power controls menu.
Fixed an issue where Flashlight would turn off when using gestures.
Ver. 7.60 - 01/19/2018
Added the ability to access 'Broadcast Heart Rate' from the Controls menu (Settings > Controls) as well as through the system Hot keys (Settings > System > Hot Keys).
Added remote display support for the Estimated Total Distance data field.
Improved syncing of user settings and statistics between the device and Garmin Connect. Addresses issues like alarms being changed unexpectedly.
Improved the accuracy of All-Day Stress tracking.
Improved the smart notification text layout for longer messages.
Improved manual weight entry for Rep Counting. When entering the weight for a set, the default value will be the weight entered for the previous set instead of 0.
Improved the VO2 Max gauge in the Performance widget so that the arrow indicator is more accurate.
Fixed an issue where the Length data field was off by one during a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue where the device was repeatedly reporting wheel size detected notifications during a bike activity.
Fixed an issue where certain display artifacts were not cleared from the watch face for certain configurations.
Fixed an issue where the elevation graph did not update during a course if the user stayed on the elevation page.
Fixed an issue where the Heart Rate graph would intermittently stop updating.
Fixed an issue causing the Lactate Threshold page in the Performance widget to not show if an auto-detected BPM value is the same as one that was manually entered.
Fixed an issue where the entered angle field would change its contents to a bad value within Jumpmaster.
Fixed an issue where the scrollbar would disappear momentarily when adding a chart page (for example altimeter) to the activity data field page loop.
Fixed an issue where the data field 'Gear Battery' showed no value on the Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue where laps were not being recorded correctly while performing a lactate threshold test.
Ver. 7.54 Beta - 12/19/2017
Added the ability to access 'Broadcast Heart Rate' from the Controls menu (Settings > Controls) as well as through the system Hot keys (Settings > System > Hot Keys).
Improved the smart notification text layout for longer messages.
Improved manual weight entry for Rep Counting. When entering the weight for a set, the default value will be the weight entered for the previous set instead of 0.
Improved the VO2 Max gauge in the Performance widget so that the arrow indicator is more accurate.
Improved syncing of user settings and statistics between the device and Garmin Connect. Addresses issues like alarms being changed unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue causing the Lactate Threshold page in the Performance widget to not show if an auto-detected BPM value is the same as one that was manually entered.
Fixed an issue where the entered angle field would change its contents to a bad value within Jumpmaster.
Fixed an issue where the scrollbar would disappear momentarily when adding a chart page (for example altimeter) to the activity data field page loop.
Fixed an issue where the data field 'Gear Battery' showed no value on the Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue where laps were not being recorded correctly while performing a lactate threshold test.
Ver. 7.10 - 12/18/2017
Fixed an issue where one couldn't create a course using saved locations on device.
Fixed an issue where ConnectIQ watch faces would intermittently fail to load from the watch face selection menu.
Ver. 7.00 - 12/06/2017
Added support Connect IQ SDK v2.4.
Added elliptical, stair, floors climbed, and yoga activities.
Added support for configuring 'Off Course' alerts. (Settings > Navigation > Alerts > Off Course)
Added the ability to set an alert that occurs at the start of every hour. Go to Settings > System > Time > Alerts, and enable the 'Hourly' option.
Added support for setting up Alarm Clock as a Controls and a Hot Key item. Go to Settings > System > Hot Keys or Settings > Controls > Add New to enable this.
Improved Training Status and Training Load to now be updated with heart rate data that is stored on an HRM-Tri or HRM-swim and sent to the watch.
Fixed an issue with editing coordinates on some languages.
Fixed an issue where Autoshot detection and Measure Shot features were not working as expected.
Fixed an issue where hourly alert was showing incorrect time intermittently.
Fixed an issue where one could access the 'Set time with GPS' option in the Controls menu while executing an Indoor activity.
Fixed an issue where activity uploads were not functioning as expected after a reconnection to the phone.
Fixed an issue where the dog widget seldom displays random symbols for dog names followed by a crash.
Fixed an issue where the connection error image on certain widgets did not look correct.
Fixed an issue causing step numbers to be displayed incorrectly in Strength workouts.
Fixed an issue causing the Grade data field to incorrectly show '0' at times.
Fixed an issue where All Day Stress was being logged during an activity.
Fixed an issue where waypoint names would show invalid characters when imported from Basecamp.
Fixed an issue where smart notifications were truncated incorrectly for certain languages.
Fixed a potential issue where long SwimRun activities could produce corrupt FIT files.
Ver. 6.83 Beta - 11/21/2017
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.4.1.
Improved Training Status and Training Load now updated with heart rate data that is stored on an HRM-Tri or HRM-swim and sent to the watch.
Improved Compass steadiness when still and responsiveness when moving.
Fixed an issue causing the backlight to remain on while on the charging page.
Fixed issue causing the Start/Stop and Lap keys to only clear notifications when they are displayed instead of also performing their general function (for example, starting the timer and recording a lap).
Fixed an issue preventing Work from being displayed on Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue preventing Lap HR % Max from being displayed on Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue causing the Best Power personal record to be displayed incorrectly.
Ver. 6.78 Beta - 11/09/2017
Added an Alarm Clock Hot Key. Go to Settings > System > Hot Keys to enable this.
Added an Alarm Clock Control. Go to Settings > Controls > Add New to enable this.
Improved backlight behavior to remain on in certain cases. If your backlight setting for 'Keys' is enabled, the backlight will remain on while waiting for data after navigating to some pages.
Improved the user interface for chart pages namely, altimeter, barometer, temperature, and optical heart rate history.
Improved the user interface for the charging page.
Fixed an issue where the dog widget occasionally displays random symbols for dog names followed by a crash.
Fixed an issue where the Power key would inadvertently turn on the backlight.
Fixed an issue where segment alerts were seen while using a Connect IQ app.
Fixed an issue where emojis with a modified skin tone were not displaying correctly.
Fixed an issue where the connection error image on certain widgets did not look correct.
Fixed an issue where goal alerts backlight/tone/vibration were not being suppressed when Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Fixed an issue causing an empty row to be displayed in the lap summary pages for Indoor Cycling activities done without a Speed/Cadence sensor.
Fixed an issue where Strength workouts with repeats that end with a Rest step could show incorrect information about the next Set.
Fixed an issue causing step numbers to be displayed incorrectly in Strength workouts.
Fixed an issue causing the Rep Counting page to replace the Virtual Partner page in some activities.
Fixed an issue causing incorrect settings to be applied when copying Apps.
Fixed an issue causing the Grade data field to incorrectly show '0' at times.
Fixed an issue preventing Wi-Fi syncs when a LiveTrack session is in progress.
Ver. 6.10 - 11/03/2017
Improved reliability of automatic activity uploads through Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed AutoShot detection.
Ver. 6.75 Beta - 10/18/2017
Added support Connect IQ SDK v2.4.
Added support for configuring 'Off Course' alerts. (Settings > Navigation > Alerts > Off Course.)
Added the ability to set an alert that occurs at the start of every hour. Go to Settings > System > Time > Alerts, and enable the 'Hourly' option.
Added elliptical, stair, floors climbed, and yoga apps.
Added number of floors to last sport widget for floor climb.
Added number of floors data fields.
Fixed an issue with editing coordinates on some languages.
Fixed an issue where Autoshot detection and Measure Shot features were not working as expected.
Fixed an issue where the device was unable to connect to Wi-Fi intermittently.
Fixed an issue where the last set of a Strength activity was not included in activity summary information.
Fixed an issue where activity uploads were not functioning as expected after a reconnection to the phone.
Fixed an issue where All Day Stress was being logged during an activity.
Fixed an issue where backlight was not functioning as expected for goal notifications outside of an activity.
Fixed an issue where the decimal portion of temperature readings was incorrect when setting system units to Celsius.
Fixed an issue where certain iOS smart notifications were not being displayed on Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue causing corrupt Swimrun activity files.
Fixed an issue causing ANT+ to stay connected after going into low power mode when broadcasting heart rate during an activity.
Fixed an issue causing the Rep Counting 'Reps/Set Timer' page to be displayed during a Cardio activity despite a workout not being active.
Fixed an issue allowing GPS to be enabled for indoor activities.
Fixed a potential issue causing Strength workout step names to not be displayed correctly.
Fixed a potential issue causing incorrect values in the Virtual Partner's Time Ahead, Time Behind, and Est. Finish Time fields.
Ver. 6.00 - 09/22/2017
Added support for Rep Counting during Strength and Cardio workouts which can be created on Garmin Connect Web and Garmin Connect Mobile. To enable Rep Counting, ensure that Settings > Activities & Apps > Strength > Rep Counting is enabled. Start the timer to automatically count reps during sets. Press the lap key to rest between sets. You can edit the number of reps and weight for your last set during a rest period. Press the lap key to advance to the next set.
Added support for All-Day Stress. To view the Stress widget, hold the Up key from any widget and select Add Widget > Stress. You can view your current stress measurement on the widget page. Press the enter key to view a graph of your stress over the last four hours. Press Down to access the Four-Fold Breath relaxation timer.
Added support for setting up Wi-Fi Networks on device. After syncing with Garmin Express or Garmin Connect Mobile at least once, go to Settings > Wi-FI > Add Network to search for Wi-Fi networks. Select a network. If the network is secure, enter its password to join it.
Added support for manual calibration of the Barometer. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer > Calibrate)
Added support for Hourly Alerts. (Settings > System > Time > Alerts > Hourly)
Improved device key handling while using Connect IQ apps.
Improved the course navigation icons for better visibility and contrast.
Fixed an issue causing Varia UT800 Smart Headlights to periodically disconnect or power off during a ride.
Fixed an issue causing the Running Dynamics Pod to disconnect when using Connect IQ Apps.
Fixed a potential issue preventing a course from being joined when not joining it at the start.
Fixed a potential issue causing Personal Records to be reported inaccurately.
Fixed an issue where the device would not transition to the climb screen while using Auto Climb in certain situations.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset alarms were not working as expected.
Fixed an issue where the elevation plot for a single activity in a multisport activity would display the elevation history of the entire activity.
Ver. 5.40 - 08/30/2017
Fixed an issue in which optical heart rate became much less precise during an activity if Connect IQ apps were installed on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which the prompt to enter scores between holes during Golf activities was not shown.
Ver. 5.33 Beta - 08/25/2017
Fixed an issue in which optical heart rate became much less precise during an activity if Connect IQ apps were installed on the watch.
Ver. 5.30 - 08/17/2017
Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time, you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer, scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save.' Then, enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. For accuracy, these options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets.
Added support for persisting Heart Rate data on the widget across a power cycle.
Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
Added support for configuring the Controls menu with more than 10 items.
Added support for accessing Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass widgets through the Controls menu.
Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
Added support for 'Flashlight'. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
Improved the altimeter and barometer locking mechanism for water sport activities.
Improved the readability of long golf course names on device.
Fixed an issue where the user might see a blank black banner while navigating a shorter course.
Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.
Fixed an issue where the Virtual partner page was being incorrectly added to the activity data page loop while navigating.
Fixed a potential issue where large elevation values were being reported on the summary page for certain activities.
Fixed a potential issue where certain activities would show extremely high total elapsed time when trying to save them.
Fixed an issue where the gesture backlight was not working as expected during Do Not Disturb.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate target gauge would not work as expected during a workout when using wrist based heart rate.
Fixed an issue where the directions displayed on the Dog Tracker widget would not update in real time.
Fixed a potential issue where the data field page may have ghost lines when visiting the DogTracker page during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a lap Swimming workout with Drill log disabled.
Fixed an issue where the backlight would turn off (outside of an activity) even though the backlight setting was set to 'No Timeout'.
Fixed an issue where routes created on Basecamp did not have elevation information after being transferred to the device.
Fixed an issue where the device would appear to be frozen when connected to a computer.
Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45 while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
Fixed an issue preventing some HRM-Run devices from installing software updates.
Ver. 5.10 - 08/09/2017
Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer, scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save', then enter the distance the treadmill recorded. These options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers to maintain accuracy.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets.
Added support for persisting Heart Rate data on the widget across a power cycle.
Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
Added support for configuring the Controls menu with more than 10 items.
Added support for accessing Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass widgets through the Controls menu.
Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
Added support for 'Flashlight'. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
Improved the altimeter and barometer locking mechanism for water sport activities.
Improved the readability of long golf course names on device.
Fixed an issue where the user might see a blank black banner while navigating a shorter course.
Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.
Fixed an issue where the Virtual partner page was being incorrectly added to the activity data page loop while navigating.
Fixed a potential issue where large elevation values were being reported on the summary page for certain activities.
Fixed a potential issue where certain activities would show extremely high total elapsed time when trying to save them.
Fixed an issue where the gesture backlight was not working as expected during Do Not Disturb.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate target gauge would not work as expected during a workout when using wrist based heart rate.
Fixed an issue where the directions displayed on the Dog Tracker widget would not update in real time.
Fixed a potential issue where the data field page may have ghost lines when visiting the DogTracker page during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a lap Swimming workout with Drill log disabled.
Fixed an issue where the backlight would turn off (outside of an activity) even though the backlight setting was set to 'No Timeout'.
Fixed an issue where routes created on Basecamp did not have elevation information after being transferred to the device.
Fixed an issue where the device would appear to be frozen when connected to a computer.
Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45 while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
Ver. 5.09 Beta - 08/03/2017
Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets. (https://youtu.be/pAceo_zxe6M)
Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
Added support for new Heart Rate related last lap data fields.
Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time, you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities, and it will update the overall distance and average pace of the activity you just saved. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer. Scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save.' Then, enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. For accuracy, these options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers.
Added support for configuring the Controls menu with more than 10 items.
Added support for persisting Heart Rate data on the widget across a power cycle.
Added support for accessing Altimeter, Barometer and Compass widgets through the Controls menu.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
Added support for 'Flashlight'. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
Fixed an issue where the device stopped recording position information to the FIT file if a user accessed the widget loop in an activity while using a Running Dynamics Pod.
Fixed an issue where the device was unable to sync if a LiveTrack session was currently active.
Fixed an issue where a storm alert could occur after saving a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue where the gesture backlight was not working as expected during Do Not Disturb.
Fixed an issue where MoveIQ events were showing up in Garmin Connect even though disabled on device (Settings > Activity Tracking > MoveIQ).
Fixed an issue where the watchface being applied was incorrect when removing inactive ConnectIQ watchfaces using Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where the backlight would turn off (outside of an activity) even though the backlight setting was set to 'No Timeout'.
Fixed an issue where one could not uninstall the FaceIt App from Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where off course notifications were not working as expected when navigating a past activity versus a course.
Fixed an issue where the course point arrival message was not being displayed on a connected Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue where the elevation value on the Ski data page did not match the system elevation units.
Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45 while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a pool Swimming workout with Drill Log disabled.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't install up to 32 Connect IQ items through Express.
Fixed an issue where the system menu wasn't accessible when using a Connect IQ item.
Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.
Fixed a potential issue where large elevation values were being reported on the summary page for certain activities.
Fixed a potential issue where swim data, like lengths and strokes, could be missing from the activity file for long periods of time.
Fixed a potential issue where the device may appear to be frozen when connected to a computer.
Fixed a potential issue where certain activities would show extremely high total elapsed time when trying to save them.
Ver. 4.10 - 06/07/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for predefined Alarm labels. (Menu > Clock > Alarm Clock > Select an alarm > Label)
Added support for new VIRB remote commands.
Added support for adding widgets through the context menu. (Scroll to a widget > Menu Key)
Fixed an issue where Connect IQ data fields were not able to record information to FIT files.
Fixed an issue where the device screen seems to pulsate when using a white background in low power mode.
Fixed an issue where the 'Lap Ascent' and 'Lap Descent' fields were not displaying valid data on the lap alert page.
Fixed an issue where the Indoor Row summary information was displaying distance metrics instead of stroke data.
Fixed an issue where the activity summary information for multisport profiles only presented data from the last leg.
Fixed an issue where the Varia Vision configuration won't match what is being displayed on device.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could freeze when dismissing multiple smart notifications.
Fixed a potential issue where the Training Effect value on post activity summary won't match the value shown on Garmin Connect.
Improved the VIRB widget to accurately reflect the settings available on the connected VIRB, which may vary with model.
Made various bug fixes and code improvements to improve stability.
Ver. 4.02 Beta - 06/01/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Fixed an issue where ConnectIQ data fields were not able to record information to FIT files.
Fixed an issue where the device screen seems to pulsate when using a white background in low power mode.
Fixed an issue where the 'Lap Ascent' and 'Lap Descent' fields were not displaying valid data on the lap alert page.
Fixed an issue where the Indoor Row summary information was displaying distance metrics instead of stroke data.
Improved the VIRB widget to accurately reflect the settings available on the connected VIRB, which may vary with model.
Made various bug fixes and code improvements to improve stability.
Ver. 3.30 - 05/09/2017
Added support for hiding the 'distance to next' field, shown by default on the map page while navigating. (Settings > Navigation > Data Screens > Map > Data Field)
Added support for viewing navigation data pages on the Varia Vision.
Improved the power controls menu and introduced a 'disabled' state for connected features like Find My Phone, Music Controls etc. These applications will no longer disappear from the power controls menu, when the watch has lost connection to the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
Added support for managing automatic software updates (Settings > System > Software Update > Auto Update). Setting Auto Update to 'Off' will disable downloads of software updates using Garmin Connect Mobile and Wi-Fi.
Added support for managing unit settings for pressure, altimeter, and temperature from corresponding widget settings menu.
Improved the reliability of LiveTrack.
Improved the responsiveness of steps auto-goal.
Improved the activity settings menu by hiding GPS specific settings when GPS is turned off.
Fixed an issue where coordinate entry was not working correctly for Russian and Hungarian.
Fixed an issue where the watch would incorrectly report that GPS signal was lost while using UltraTrac.
Fixed a potential issue where the currently selected watch face may change after a software update.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash when applying a FaceIt watch face from the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
Fixed an issue where the option to 'Copy Activity' was present in the main menu for non-copyable apps like Golf.
Fixed an issue where the unit would crash when creating a custom alert for a new 'Other' app.
Fixed an issue where the virtual partner fields, 'Time Ahead' and 'Time Behind', won't update during an activity.
Fixed an issue where an empty elevation plot was being displayed during activity review for apps like, 'Rowing', which doesn't record elevation data.
Fixed an issue where the device was calculating VO2 max for activities using UltraTrac.
Fixed an issue where the distance remaining did not show the correct value when going off course.
Fixed an issue where the hundredths portion of the stopwatch would occasionally display incorrectly.
Fixed an issue preventing a data screen from being edited when it is the only active data screen.
Ver. 2.95 Beta - 04/19/2017
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.
Added support for managing automatic software updates. (Settings > System > Software Update > Auto Update)
Added support for managing unit settings for pressure, altimeter, and temperature from corresponding widget settings menu.
Made general improvements to increase product stability.
Ver. 2.90 - 04/06/2017
Fixed an issue where one couldn't import files from Basecamp to the device.
Made general improvements to increase product stability.
Ver. 2.70 - 03/31/2017
Added support for GroupTrack.
Added support for Bontrager bike lights.
Added countdown spinner for pool swim activities.
Added message for when a course exceeds the device's course point limit.
Added instructional tips for the Training Status page and Performance widget.
Added recording of FIT files for Golf activites.
Fixed issue with Virtual Partner not displaying time ahead/behind information correctly.
Fixed broken Portuguese and Hebrew keyboards.
Minor bug fixes and usability improvements.
Ver. 2.40
Initial release.


Forerunner 735XT
Ver. 9.70 - 05/19/2020
CIQ security fix.
Resolves USB connection issue with 9.60.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.40 - 10/16/2018
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.9.
Added support for using a foot pod as the distance source while running with a GPS fix. Menu -> Settings -> Sensors and Accessories -> select your foot pod -> Distance.
Improvements to pool swim distance accuracy.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth connections to smartphones.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.37 Beta - 10/05/2018
Fixed an issue in which some data fields in pool swim activities were dashed out until the activity was paused.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth connections to smartphones.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.36 Beta - 08/23/2018
Fixed an issue causing length count and distance values displayed during Pool Swim activities to be incorrect in some cases.
Ver. 9.35 Beta - 08/08/2018
Fixed an issue causing personal records to be recorded incorrectly during Pool Swim activities.
Ver. 9.34 Beta - 07/26/2018
Minor fix to stroke counting in pool swim.
Ver. 9.33 Beta - 07/18/2018
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.8.
Added support for using a foot pod as the distance source while running with a GPS fix. Menu -> Settings -> Sensors and Accessories -> select your foot pod -> Distance.
Improvements to pool swim distance accuracy.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Ver. 9.30 - 05/15/2018
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.5.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed a rare issue in which activities no longer record properly and take a very long time to save.
Ver. 9.24 Beta - 04/09/2018
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.4.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed a rare issue in which activities no longer record properly and take a very long time to save.
Ver. 9.20 - 02/19/2018
Improved support for some trainers by removing the restriction on setting wheel size smaller than 100mm for speed/cadence sensors.
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 9.11 Beta - 02/12/2018
Improved support for some trainers by removing the restriction on setting wheel size smaller than 100mm for speed/cadence sensors.
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.10 - 11/30/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.1.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 9.02 Beta - 11/16/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.1.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 8.40 - 11/09/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.3.4.
Fixed an issue in which a paired Running Dynamics Pod could be disabled unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue in which a Varia UT800 headlight could turn off unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue in which monthly totals couldn't display four digits.
Various fixes and improvements to segments embedded within courses.
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 8.35 Beta - 10/17/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.3.4.
Fixed an issue in which a paired Running Dynamics Pod could be disabled unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue in which a Varia UT800 headlight could turn off unexpectedly.
Various fixes and improvements to segments embedded within courses.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 8.32 Beta - 08/30/2017
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.3.2.
Fixed an issue in which monthly totals couldn't display four digits.
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 8.30 - 07/20/2017
Add an optional countdown timer after rests in pool swim. Find the countdown setting in Activity Settings > Countdown Start.
Smart notifications are now sent to Varia Vision if connected.
Fixed an issue in which Live Segments alerts could interfere with a running Connect IQ app.
Fixed an issue in which Connect IQ watch faces may not display heart rate history.
Fixed an issue in which distance, pace, and auto-pause may not work correctly in UltraTrac mode.
Ver. 8.21 Beta - 07/17/2017
Add an optional countdown timer after rests in pool swim. Find the countdown setting in Activity Settings > Countdown Start.
Smart notifications are now sent to Varia Vision if connected.
Fixed an issue in which Live Segments alerts could interfere with a running Connect IQ app.
Fixed an issue in which Connect IQ watch faces may not display heart rate history.
Fixed an issue in which distance, pace, and auto-pause may not work correctly in UltraTrac mode.
Ver. 8.20 - 06/07/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Display swim distance with greater precision in very long open water swims.
Fixed an issue in which pool swim personal records may be displayed with incorrect units.
Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Partner Time Ahead field would always show 0:00.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Changed the Hebrew keyboard to default to the Hebrew character set.
Ver. 8.11 Beta - 06/01/2017
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Ver. 8.02 Beta - 05/25/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Display swim distance with greater precision in very long open water swims.
Fixed an issue in which pool swim personal records may be displayed with incorrect units.
Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Partner Time Ahead field would always show 0:00.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Changed the Hebrew keyboard to default to the Hebrew character set.
Ver. 7.20 - 04/06/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.2.4 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.2.4 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for the Running Dynamics Pod.
Fixed an issue in which an 'Updating' message could interrupt HR broadcast mode.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 7.16 Beta - 03/31/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 2.2.4 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.2.4 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for the Running Dynamics Pod.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 7.10 - 12/06/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 2.2.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.2.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Ver. 6.20 - 11/09/2016
Fixed an issue in which the Running Dynamics stride length was not calculated correctly.
Ver. 6.10 - 10/26/2016
Fixed a rare issue in which the GPS position was not recorded correctly.
Ver. 5.20 - 10/13/2016
Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 5.08 Beta - 09/27/2016
Stability improvements.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Various Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 4.40 - 08/31/2016
Stability improvements.
Various Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 4.32 Beta - 08/29/2016
Stability improvements.
Various Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 4.30 - 08/15/2016
Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
Fixed potential activity file corruption by new Connect IQ apps that write data to the activity file.
Improved reliability of HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Ver. 4.20 - 08/10/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 2.1.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.1.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for broadcasting optical heart rate over ANT to other devices during an activity.
Added support for muscle oxygen sensors.
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Added support for Find My Watch.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher).
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Stand up paddle boarding and rowing fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.30 - 06/30/2016
Added support for Hebrew.
Added support for displaying a subset of Emoji characters in smart notifications.
Added a multisport profile repeat option to support Swimrun activity profiles.
Added support for displaying equipment icons in swim workouts.
Added a snooze option to alarms.
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Improved foot pod calibration algorithm.
Improved Audio Prompt reliability.
Fixed an issue in which yesterday's resting heart rate may not be shown on the resting heart rate graph.
Fixed an issue in which the Elevation data field could not be added to Hike/XC Ski activity profiles.
Fixed an issue in which the Pace and Avg Pace data fields could not be added to SUP and Other activity profiles.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 4.05 Beta - 06/24/2016
Several Connect IQ 2.1.0 improvements.
Fixed an issue that caused the watch to crash and restart when trying to power it off.
Known Issue: Some text on some Connect IQ watch faces may not display correctly.
Ver. 4.03 Beta - 06/17/2016
Added Connect IQ 2.1.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 2.1.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for displaying a subset of Emoji characters in smart notifications.
Added a multisport profile repeat option to support Swimrun activity profiles.
Added support for displaying equipment icons in swim workouts.
Added a snooze option to alarms.
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Improved foot pod calibration algorithm.
Improved Audio Prompt reliability.
Fixed an issue in which yesterday's resting heart rate may not be shown on the resting heart rate graph.
Fixed an issue in which the Elevation data field could not be added to Hike/XC Ski activity profiles.
Fixed an issue in which the Pace and Avg Pace data fields could not be added to SUP and Other activity profiles.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Known issue: The watch will crash and restart when trying to power it off. A temporary workaround is to press and hold the power button for about 20 seconds to force a hard power off.
Ver. 3.20 - 05/24/2016
Fixed an issue in which the optical heart rate sensor would remain off in watch mode after a swim activity.
Improved the intensity minutes calculation for activities.
Improved the reliability of Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 3.10 - 05/05/2016
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Added support for standup paddleboarding and rowing activity profiles.
Added support for power audio prompts.
Various Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
Ver. 2.20
Initial release.


Forerunner 620
Ver. 3.30 - 03/27/2014
Improve HRM-Run update reliability.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.20 - 01/13/2014
Fixed issue that could cause running dynamics data dropouts.
Made changes to improve Wi-Fi performance in challenging environments.
Ver. 3.11 Beta - 12/11/2014
Fixed issue where running dynamics data could drop out during a run.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2014
Added support for updating the HRM Run firmware from the Forerunner 620.
Added a sensor details page to the Heart Rate menu to allow for viewing of the HRM Run firmware version and battery status.
Improved the instantaneous pace filter.
Improved the foot pod auto calibration algorithm.
Updated translations.
Ver. 3.00 - 08/27/2014
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to randomly reset during an activity when connected to the heart rate monitor.
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to reset while doing a user-defined workout.
Fixed an issue with auto calibration of bike wheel size.
Changed the normal/extended timeout setting to be activity profile specific.
Fixed an issue with cadence alert ranges for the cycling profile.
Fixed various minor issues.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.90 - 07/08/2014
Fixed an issue where incorrect pace/speed smoothing could be applied during certain activities.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.80 - 06/18/2014
Added support for run, race, and ride activity profiles to allow customized settings for training runs, races, and bicycle rides.
Added support for speed/cadence, speed only, and cadence only sensors for cycling activities.
Added a shortcut menu to change activity profiles via a press and hold on the home screen.
Added support for configuring a second data field on the lap banner.
Added support for automatic calibration of the foot pod by GPS.
Changed alerts during running workouts to be based on lap pace/speed rather than instantaneous pace/speed.
Fixed an issue where Auto Pause could fail to work correctly when using a custom pace/speed setting.
Fixed an issue where distance could fail to accumulate during an activity.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.70 - 05/20/2014
Fixed issue that could cause watch to stop recording distance.
Fixed issue that could cause Wi-Fi downloads of predicted satellite data to fail.
Made other minor improvements to Wi-Fi performance.
Ver. 2.60 - 03/07/2014
Enable operation of WIFI channels 12 and 13 by region.
Corrected WIFI communication errors on certain networks.
Corrected issued with GPS failing to update when GPS is disabled.
Various minor fixes.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/23/2014
Added feature to allow the CONNECT key to wake the device and start a Wi-Fi transfer.
Fixed issue where running dynamics data could drop out during an activity.
Fixed issue where the reported battery capacity could be inaccurate.
Improvements to indoor distance and pace calculations.
Fixed issue related to the recovery adviser feature not displaying properly.
Improvements to the interaction between foot pod and GPS.
Fixed issue with resetting totals not working correctly.
Added feature to inform the user when returning to the target range of a workout step.
Fixed various issues with smartphone connectivity and the LiveTrack feature.
Fixed issue with running workouts contained in triathlon/mixed sport schedules not being retained on the device.
Fixed several other minor issues.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.30 - 11/04/2013
Fixed an issue where the watch could still display UTC for time of day after acquiring a GPS fix, regardless of the user's current time zone.
Disabled Wi-Fi auto upload attempts while the device is charging to prevent a potential issue which could drain the battery.
Ver. 2.09 - 10/22/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.07 - 10/17/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.05 - 10/04/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.02 - 10/04/2013
N/A
Ver. 1.64 - 09/27/2013
N/A
Ver. 1.63 - 09/26/2013
N/A


Forerunner 610
Ver. 3.00 - 03/13/2015
Fixed an issue where Garmin Express could attempt to repeatedly send an incompatible time zone map update to the watch.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.90 - 01/10/2014
Improved battery capacity reporting.
Ver. 2.80 - 08/03/2012
Changes to support manufacturing.
Fixed an issue with workout steps based on custom %max heart rate zones.
Fixed an issue where auto scroll could cause the device to freeze or crash.
Made improvements to prevent continuous connections with Garmin ANT Agent.
Ver. 2.70 - 01/03/2012
Fixed an issue where the display could be blank when in low power mode.
Ver. 2.60 - 09/2/2011
Added a heart rate recovery message that is displayed two minutes after the timer is stopped.
Added a setting to allow the removal of the clock page from the training page loop while the timer is running (see Setup->Training Pages->Clock Page).
Fixed an issue where the device could incorrectly connect to another user's HR monitor, foot pod, or bike sensor.
Made a change to prevent Training Effect from being reset to zero for two-part activities that are continued after the watch goes to power save mode or is shut down.
Fixed some instances that could cause the device to report that zero calories were burned during an activity.
Fixed an issue with the calculation of the time value displayed in the Avg. Lap data field.
Changed the calculation for the Time Behind data field on the Virtual Partner page to result in a smoother value.
Made improvements to the Virtual Partner alert to try to prevent frequent alerts when running very close to the target pace.
Fixed an issue where scaling the Virtual Racer's pace/speed was not working correctly.
Fixed a workout issue where a repeat until time/distance step at the end could cause a loss of time/distance in the saved activity.
Fixed an issue where an activity could be corrupted if the battery died in the middle of it.
Fixed some weight scale issues that could cause the body fat % reported by the scale to be incorrect.
Fixed an issue where the default locations stored on the device could be inadvertently deleted.
Added full support for the Russian language.
Fixed some translation issues.
Ver. 2.40 - 06/30/2011
Fixed issue introduced in previous revision where workouts sent from Garmin Training Center could not be used on the device.
Fixed issue where all saved locations were deleted when upgrading firmware on the device.
Ver. 2.30 - 06/23/2011
Fixed an issue with GPS accuracy decreasing for a short period of time when the timer was started or lapped.
Improved transfers to Garmin ANT Agent.
Added a progress bar for files currently being transferred to Garmin ANT Agent.
Fixed screen pixilation issue seen on some devices while in power save mode.
Fixed an issue with the average lap timer data field not populating correctly.
Fixed an issue with the workout banner not always appearing on the screen to display the next step.
Fixed an issue with activities created while using a custom workout with a high alert not uploading to Garmin Connect.
Fixed an issue with Virtual Races created from indoor activities.
Fixed an issue where the foot pod would not provide distance correctly if the GPS signal dropped out.
Improved elevation smoothing algorithm.
Improved auto pause filtering.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/04/2011
Fixed an issue where old activities were not deleted correctly prior to the unit running out of memory.
Fixed an issue where GPS would turn back on after the timer was started, even if the user had previously turned it off.
Fixed an issue where a new activity from a previous day would not be transferred to the computer until the watch was taken out of power save mode.
Fixed an issue where auto scroll would not work while the unit was in cycling mode.
Fixed an issue where custom alerts would not work correctly after exiting power save mode.
Added a beep when the unit gets a GPS fix while displaying the locating satellites banner.


Forerunner 410
Ver. 2.30 - 09/18/2012
Updates for manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.20 - 07/28/2011
Fixed issue with some units getting stuck at 100% charged or 0% charged.
Changed to record heart rate data even more frequently when GPS is off.
Changed to stop auto scrolling when timer is paused.
Fixed a few translation issues.
Ver. 2.10 - 12/22/2010
Improved bezel initialization.
Updates for manufacturing.
Forerunner 410 Power Save Mode software version 2.20 - 07/28/2011
N/A
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)


Forerunner 405CX
Ver. 2.40 - 07/28/2011
Fixed issue with some units getting stuck at 100% charged or 0% charged.
Changed to record heart rate data even more frequently when GPS is off.
Changed to stop auto scrolling when timer is paused.
Fixed a few translation issues.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 12/20/2010
Added power save countdown to warn user before watch goes to power save mode.
Added a reminder to reset the current activity if it has been more than four hours since the timer was stopped.
Updated start and end dates of daylight saving time in Australia.
Added time zone for Santiago, Chile.
Fixed issue with workouts where heart rate was always displayed as BPM even during a step based on heart rate as %Max or %HRR.
Fixed issue where three-digit laps would cause the watch to crash if language was set to Danish.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/19/2009
Fixed problem where extra calories could be added in biking mode when using heart rate-based calculation.
Fixed problem where extra calories could be added in biking mode when the timer was stopped and restarted.
Fixed problem where course goal time incorrectly included paused time.
Improved reliability of software transfers from ANT Agent.
Forerunner 405CX Power Save Mode software version 2.40 - 07/28/2011
Improved reliability of software transfers from ANT Agent.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Forerunner 405CX Power Save Mode software version 2.30 - 12/20/2009
Improved reliability of software transfers from ANT Agent.
Forerunner 405CX Power Save Mode software version 2.10 - 10/19/2009
Improved reliability of software transfers from ANT Agent.


Forerunner 405
Ver. 2.80 - 07/28/2011
Fixed issue with some units getting stuck at 100% charged or 0% charged.
Changed to record heart rate data even more frequently when GPS is off.
Changed to stop auto scrolling when timer is paused.
Fixed a few translation issues.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 12/20/2010
Added power save countdown to warn user before watch goes to power save mode.
Added a reminder to reset the current activity if it has been more than four hours since the timer was stopped.
Updated start and end dates of daylight saving time in Australia.
Added time zone for Santiago, Chile.
Fixed issue with workouts where heart rate was always displayed as BPM even during a step based on heart rate as %Max or %HRR.
Fixed issue where three-digit laps would cause the watch to crash if language was set to Danish.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/24/2009
There will be two updates sent to your watch. The first update will improve the reliability of software transfers from ANT Agent. The second update includes the changes listed below for software version 2.40. The first update will take 2-3 minutes, and the second update will take 10-15 minutes. ANT Agent will automatically start the second update after the first one is finished.
Ver. 2.40 - 04/21/2009
Added Venezuela and Australia-Lord Howe Island time zones.
Fixed problem where Daylight Saving Time setting could get set back to default when switching between Time1 and Time2.
Display 100 locations instead of 50 in the list of locations to go to since 100 locations can be saved.
Fixed possible lockup issue that could occur when creating a lap.
Fixed problem where course goal time incorrectly included paused time.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.30 - 08/22/2008
Increased trackpoint resolution when turning or changing speeds.
Fixed issue where low or zero speed could be recorded at turns.
Fixed issue where poor GPS reception could cause an incorrect distance in the track log.
Updated translations.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.20 - 07/22/2008
Added timeout setting to the Training Options menu that disables the automatic timeout to power save mode when the watch is in training mode.
Changed all settings in the Training Options menu to be specific to the current sport mode setting.
Changed implementation of time1/time2 to use time2 as the overall system time when the user chooses to switch. (In order to start using a second time zone, you will need to enable time2 in the time settings menu. After time2 is enabled, you can switch between time1 and time2 by pressing and holding the enter button while viewing the time/date page.)
Made adjustments to instantaneous pace filtering.
Calculate calories, averages, and Virtual Partner time ahead/behind only when not auto paused.
Added small navigation arrow on course timer page.
Added locating satellites page before allowing user to mark location or mark position for the mark and lap auto lap by position option to ensure that the user's current location is the one that is saved.
Improved reliability of unit-to-unit transfers.
Fixed issue where watch could freeze with bezel, accessories, and GPS not working.
Fixed issues that could occur when using back to start feature.
Corrected issues related to using the foot pod and GPS at the same time.
Fixed issue where auto pause would not work if GPS was off and user was using only a foot pod or a bike sensor and not a heart rate monitor.
Corrected issue with auto wheel size calibration for bike sensor.
Fixed issue where total times greater than 24 hours could be displayed incorrectly on the totals page.
Prevent start/stop or lap/reset from triggering if one button is released before the other after locking the bezel.
Automatically classify activities with a foot pod as running and activities with a bike sensor as biking before sending data to the computer.
Updated translations.
Forerunner 405 Power Save Mode software version 2.80 - 07/28/2011
Fixed problem where unit could get stuck on Loader Loading page when updating software.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Forerunner 405 Power Save Mode ver. 2.70 - 12/20/2010
Fixed problem where unit could get stuck on Loader Loading page when updating software.
Forerunner 405 Power Save Mode ver. 2.30 - 04/21/2009
Fixed problem where connection to ANT Agent could fail on first attempt when exiting power save mode.
Forerunner 405 Power Save Mode ver. 2.20 - 06/12/2008
Fixed problem where some units would not stay in power save mode longer than a minute.
Ver. 2.10
Changes to support manufacturing.


Forerunner 235
Ver. 8.20 - 08/04/2020
Address integer overflow and bounds check vulnerabilities in CIQ virtual machine.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.90 - 11/14/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.81 Beta - 11/01/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.80 - 07/16/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.74 Beta - 06/28/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.73 Beta - 04/24/2018
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.70 - 02/19/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 7.61 Beta - 02/12/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 7.60 - 01/15/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.52 Beta - 12/13/2017
Fixed a minor issue when pairing with Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue in which unsupported audio prompt types would appear in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Ver. 7.51 Beta - 12/05/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.50 - 09/06/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.42 Beta - 08/29/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.40 - 08/02/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart when accessing the weather widget.
Ver. 7.33 Beta - 07/06/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Ver. 7.30 - 05/09/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Improved handling of right-to-left text in notifications.
Improved accuracy of all-day heart rate.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Ver. 7.23 Beta - 05/02/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Improved handling of right-to-left text in notifications.
Improved accuracy of all-day heart rate.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Ver. 7.10 - 12/06/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Ver. 6.30 - 10/31/2016
Fixed an issue that prevented VO2 Max and performance condition from updating.
Ver. 6.20 - 10/27/2016
Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Fixed a rare issue in which the GPS position was not recorded correctly.
Ver. 5.40 - 08/17/2016
Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
Fixed an issue that caused unstable outdoor running pace in some cases.
Ver. 5.20 - 08/08/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for broadcasting optical heart rate over ANT to other devices during an activity.
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher).
Fixed an issue in which text on some Connect IQ watch faces may not display correctly.
Several improvements to optical heart rate.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 5.07 Beta - 07/15/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Added support for broadcasting optical heart rate over ANT to other devices during an activity.
Fixed an issue in which text on some Connect IQ watch faces may not display correctly.
Several improvements to optical heart rate.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.04 Beta - 06/24/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Known Issue: Some text on some Connect IQ watch faces may not display correctly.
Ver. 4.70 - 06/13/2016
Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running with a GPS fix.
Improved Audio Prompt reliability.
Fixed an issue in which yesterday's resting heart rate may not be shown on the resting heart rate graph.
Ver. 5.03 Beta - 06/17/2016
Added Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 4.60 - 05/18/2016
Improved the reliability of Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Fixed an issue in which VO2 Max was not being uploaded to Garmin Connect.
Ver. 4.30 - 05/05/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.2.6.
Added support for searching for sensors manually.
Improved the battery performance when used at sub-freezing temperatures.
Ver. 4.20 - 04/11/2016
Improve BLE stability.
Improve 4 hour heart rate plot.
Ver. 4.10 - 02/23/2016
Added support for speed/pace and heart rate audio prompts.
Added support to download stored heart rate data from compatible straps (HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim).
Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.41 beta - 01/05/2016
Fixed an issue where the heart rate value could get stuck.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 12/29/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Improves step and stride length calculations.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue where some Activity Profiles weren't visible after a Software Update.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.25 beta - 12/22/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue where some Activity Profiles weren't visible after a Software Update.
Ver. 3.20 - 12/08/2015
Improved how activity profiles are selected. The activity profile can now be changed by pressing the up key on the home page and the menu can be accessed by pressing the down key.
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.13 beta - 11/24/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Improved how activity profiles are selected. The activity profile can now be changed by pressing the up key on the home page and the menu can be accessed by pressing the down key.
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.10 - 11/10/2015
Adds support for Connect IQ 1.2.
Fixes infrequent DST time offset issue.
Improves Optical Heart Rate behavior.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/03/2015
Initial release.


Forerunner 230
Ver. 7.90 - 11/14/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.81 Beta - 11/01/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.80 - 07/16/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.74 Beta - 06/28/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Reduced the likelihood of the watch shutting down prematurely in very cold weather.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.73 Beta - 04/24/2018
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which the last row of the hourly forecast on the weather widget could show incorrect data.
Ver. 7.70 - 02/19/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 7.61 Beta - 02/05/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 7.60 - 01/15/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.52 Beta - 12/13/2017
Fixed a minor issue when pairing with Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue in which unsupported audio prompt types would appear in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Ver. 7.51 Beta - 12/05/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 7.50 - 09/06/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.42 Beta - 08/29/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 7.40 - 08/02/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart when accessing the weather widget.
Ver. 7.33 Beta - 07/06/2017
Fixed an issue in which secondary heart rate zones were used in cases where the primary heart rate zones should be used.
Fixed an issue in which stored heart rate data may fail to download from HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim straps.
Fixed an issue in which the backlight may not always turn on when an alert is displayed.
Ver. 7.30 - 05/09/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Ver. 7.23 beta - 05/02/2017
Added some characters that were missing from the Greek keyboard.
Fixed an issue which prevented maximum heart rate from being set in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which GPS could be enabled in indoor activities in some rare cases.
Fixed an issue in which the 'Updating' spinner could be displayed more often than necessary when paired with a smartphone.
Fixed an issue in which the moon icon could remain on the watch face outside of the Do Not Disturb/Sleep Time window.
Ver. 7.10 - 12/06/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Ver. 6.30 - 10/31/2016
Fixed an issue that prevented VO2 Max and performance condition from updating.
Ver. 6.20 - 10/27/2016
Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Fixed a rare issue in which the GPS position was not recorded correctly.
Ver. 5.40 - 08/17/2016
Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
Fixed an issue that caused unstable outdoor running pace in some cases.
Ver. 5.20 - 08/08/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher).
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 5.07 beta - 07/15/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Ver. 5.04 beta - 06/24/2016
Several Connect IQ 1.3.0 improvements.
Ver. 4.70 - 06/13/2016
Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running with a GPS fix.
Improved Audio Prompt reliability.
Ver. 5.03 beta - 06/17/2016
Added Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 4.60 - 05/18/2016
Improved the reliability of Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Fixed an issue in which VO2 Max was not being uploaded to Garmin Connect.
Ver. 4.30 - 05/05/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.2.6.
Added support for searching for sensors manually.
Improved the battery performance when used at sub-freezing temperatures.
Ver. 4.20 - 04/11/2016
Improve BLE stability.
Ver. 4.10 - 02/23/2016
Added support for speed/pace and heart rate audio prompts.
Added support to download stored heart rate data from compatible straps (HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim).
Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.30 - 12/29/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Improves step and stride length calculations.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue where some Activity Profiles weren't visible after a Software Update.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.25 beta - 12/22/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Fixed issues with pace and distance for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue with estimated time to finish for indoor activities.
Fixed an issue where some Activity Profiles weren't visible after a Software Update.
Ver. 3.20 - 12/08/2015
Improved how activity profiles are selected. The activity profile can now be changed by pressing the up key on the home page and the menu can be accessed by pressing the down key.
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.13 beta - 11/24/2015
Improved pace accuracy.
Improved how activity profiles are selected. The activity profile can now be changed by pressing the up key on the home page and the menu can be accessed by pressing the down key.
Various Connect IQ improvements.
Various stability improvements.
Other fixes and improvements.
Ver. 3.10 - 11/10/2015
Adds support for Connect IQ 1.2.
Fixes infrequent DST time offset issue.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.40 - 11/03/2015
Improves keyboard usability when editing a saved location or activity profile name.
Fixes bug with Training Plans not being deleted from the device.
Improves software version information displayed on About page.
Improves software updates.
Includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.10 - 10/23/2015
Initial release.


Forerunner 225
Ver. 2.90 - 12/21/2015
Fixed issue where the device could incorrectly indicate that there is a software update available.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 12/08/2015
Corrected issue with Bluetooth syncing in watch mode.
Corrected issue with displaying step history.
Corrected issue with auto upload settings.
Ver. 2.71 beta - 11/24/2015
Implemented low power mode BLE syncs with Garmin Connect Mobile.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.70 - 11/20/2015
Reenabled Cyrillic support.
Ver. 2.60 - 10/20/2015
Added Firstbeat support for wrist-based heart rate calorie calculation.
Improved Bluetooth communication reliability.
Updated translations.
Fixed other minor issues.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/28/2015
Add Bluetooth alerts setting.
Fix issue of Russian language.
Fix issue of showing a low battery alert after leaving the clock mode.
Ver. 2.30 - 06/11/2015
Factory changes.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/28/2015
Improvements for processing older ANT HRM strap data.
Fix issue of possible battery drain due to Optical Heart Rate being left on in low power mode.
Ver. 2.10 - 05/06/2015
Initial release.


Forerunner 220
Ver. 3.10 - 11/17/2014
Improved the instantaneous pace filter.
Improved the foot pod auto calibration algorithm.
Fixed an issue that could cause data screens to be changed after a software update.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.00 - 08/27/2014
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to randomly reset during an activity when connected to the heart rate monitor.
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to reset while doing a user-defined workout.
Fixed various minor issues.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.90 - 07/08/2014
Fixed an issue where incorrect pace/speed smoothing could be applied during certain activities.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.80 - 06/18/2014
Added support for automatic calibration of the foot pod by GPS.
Added support for an elevation data field.
Changed alerts during running workouts to be based on lap pace/speed rather than instantaneous pace/speed.
Fixed an issue where Auto Pause could fail to work correctly when using a custom pace/speed setting.
Fixed an issue where distance could fail to accumulate during an activity.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.70 - 05/20/2014
Fixed issue that could cause watch to stop recording distance.
Ver. 2.60 - 03/07/2014
Corrected issued with GPS failing to update when GPS is disabled.
Various minor fixes.
Ver. 2.50 - 01/23/2014
Fixed issue where the reported battery capacity could be inaccurate.
Improvements to indoor distance and pace calculations.
Improvements to the interaction between foot pod and GPS.
Fixed issue with resetting totals not working correctly.
Added feature to inform the user when returning to the target range of a workout step.
Fixed various issues with smartphone connectivity and the LiveTrack feature.
Fixed issue with running workouts contained in triathlon/mixed sport schedules not being retained on the device.
Fixed several other minor issues.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.20 - 11/04/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.09 - 10/22/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.07 - 10/17/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.05 - 10/04/2013
N/A
Ver. 2.02 - 10/04/2013
N/A
Ver. 1.64 - 09/27/2013
N/A
Ver. 1.63 - 09/26/2013
N/A


Forerunner 210
Ver. 2.70 - 12/20/2013
Fixed an issue where the device could display a blank screen while connected to the charger.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 05/03/2013
Improved system response when starting an activity and the device is full of activities. To improve performance when viewing history it is recommended that you periodically remove old activities.
Added a method to delete all activities after the delete activity prompt in history. The delete activity prompt is accessed by pressing the start/stop and lap/reset buttons simultaneously while viewing history.
Added check to prevent SW update starting if battery voltage is too low.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/10/2011
Added lap timer feature. The page shows the current lap distance in the top timer field, the lap time in the middle, and the lap pace in the lower.
Ver. 2.40 - 10/05/2011
Fixed more instances that could cause the device to report that zero calories were burned during an activity.
Fixed an issue where a the device could incorrectly connect to another user's HR monitor or foot pod.
Ver. 2.30 - 06/23/2011
Fixed an issue where the device would no longer connect to heart rate monitor or foot pod without being turned all the way off and back on.
Fixed some instances that could cause the device to report that zero calories were burned during an activity.
Fixed an issue that could cause an activity file to not be closed correctly and thus not upload successfully to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center.
Added Auto Lap option of 3.1 miles or 5 km.
Changed to record heart rate data even more frequently when GPS is off.
Updated Russian fonts and translations.
Updated German translations for 'Locating Satellites' and 'Lost Satellite Reception'.
Updated Czech translation for the Czech language.
Ver. 2.10 - 11/15/2010
Fixed issue that caused all data to be deleted if the watch locked up while connected to a computer.
Fixed issue where activity was automatically reset after exiting power save mode and restarting the timer.


FR60
Ver. 2.70 - 01/06/2011
Improved communication with fitness equipment.
Fix bug in lap counter for large number of laps.
Fixed issue where watch could lock up when changing battery.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 12/07/2010
Improved communication with fitness equipment.
Fixed issue where watch could lock up when changing battery.
Ver. 2.50 - 04/15/2010
Fixed issue causing heart rate zones to be incorrect when setup from computer.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 08/31/2009
Added computation of calories from heart rate.
Added auto delete of oldest activity when memory is full.
Added stop of timer when workout is complete.
Added advance of workout step when lap button is pressed on fitness equipment.
Improved robustness of data transfer to watch.
Updated translations.


Forerunner 55
Ver. 11.03 - 07/08/2025
Fixed issue where repeated update prompts could appear.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 11.02 - 06/10/2025
Fix language selection bug after device reset.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 11.01 - 11/04/2024
Fixed bug with syncing some PacePro plans.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 10.01 - 03/11/2024
Fix bug preventing the device from powering on after some running activities.
Fix condition where CIQ watch face will not draw properly.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.03 - 10/24/2023
Fixed the intensity minutes "Use Heart Rate Zones" setting.
Change to help preserve battery life throughout the lifespan of the product.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 8.02 - 07/10/2023
Added support for CIQ app review feature.
Fixed minor bugs.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 7.08 - 02/08/2023
Added support for HRM-Pro as speed and distance sensor.
Added the Resting Heartrate True-Up feature. RHR data now gets trued-up so that all devices tied to the same account will have the same RHR value.
Added Run/Walk/Idle detection for running sports.
Added incident detection control to the phone. When an incident is detected by your watch, a message appears on your watch and phone, and an automated message is sent to your emergency contacts. You can cancel the message from either device.
Added support for Connect IQ System 6.
Other minor improvements and bug fixes.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 6.04 - 08/11/2022
Improve sleep detection.
Fix occasional device reset upon activity save.
Fix minor bugs.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.07 Beta - 05/09/2022
Add support for Connect IQ system 5.
Update Incident Detection to better distinguish between supported and unsupported activities.
Modify the software update process to allow the user to defer the installation. This replaces the automatic install during the user's sleep window.
Fix minor bugs.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.06 Beta - 04/19/2022
Add support for Connect IQ system 5.
Update Incident Detection to better distinguish between supported and unsupported activities.
Modify the software update process to allow the user to defer the installation. This replaces the automatic install during the user's sleep window.
Fix minor bugs.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.11 - 11/17/2021
Fix occasional battery drain when user only has one sport marked as 'favorite'.
Add setting for Incident Detection during Track Run.
Fix HIIT activity summary page not being accessible on the Garmin Connect website.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.10 Beta - 11/09/2021
Fix occasional battery drain when user only has one sport marked as 'favorite'.
Add setting for Incident Detection during Track Run.
Fix HIIT activity summary page not being accessible on the Garmin Connect website.
Ver. 4.02 - 10/06/2021
Added support for stress from a HRM strap during Yoga and Breathwork sports.
Added notifications for disconnecting/reconnecting to a LiveTrack session.
Improved the software update process for external accessories. Installation prompts will now appear after an activity.
Lengthened duration of Find My Device vibration and beeping.
Added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.00 Beta - 09/20/2021
Added support for stress from a HRM strap during Yoga and Breathwork sports.
Added notifications for disconnecting/reconnecting to a LiveTrack session.
Improved the software update process for external accessories. Installation prompts will now appear after an activity.
Lengthened duration of Find My Device vibration and beeping.
Added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
Ver. 3.02 Beta - 05/18/2021
Fixed Live Event Sharing.
Fixed Audio Prompts.
Improved activity saving and loading time.
Improved daily suggested workout algorithm for entry level runners.
Improved app selection list current item visibility.
Added ANATEL ID to the About screen.


Forerunner 45
Ver. 5.40 - 08/16/2022
Fixes issue where activity profile list could be incomplete.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.20 - 05/31/2022
Improved battery monitoring setup.
Expanded automatic update capabilities.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.10 - 03/29/2022
Fixed an issue that could cause disruption of various metrics after being connected to a computer. Some of the affected items were cadence, stress, and body battery.
Improved GPS Reliability.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 5.02 Beta - 03/15/2022
Fixed a bug where Body Battery data could stop updating.
Improved GPS reliability.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.32 Beta - 07/27/2021
Improved Bluetooth stability.
Ver. 4.30 - 07/12/2021
Fixed an issue that could dismiss sensor update pages before the update completes.
Fixed an issue that could cause temperatures to be displayed in Fahrenheit when units are set to Celsius.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.20 - 05/18/2021
Added the ability to rate the perceived effort and feel of a Run or Bike activity. The prompts appear during activity save. Select an activity, and go to Options > Self Evaluation for options.
Fixed a bug that could cause crashes when saving an activity.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.14 Beta - 04/03/2021
Added the ability to rate the perceived effort and feel of a Run, Bike, or Swim activity. The prompts appear during activity save. Go to [Activity] Settings > Self Evaluation for options.
Fixed an issue that could cause device crashes when saving an activity.
Ver. 4.10 - 03/10/2021
Fixed an issue that could cause text in the History menu to be cut off.
Fixed an issue that could cause duplicate activities to be shown when viewing the day's activities through the MyDay widget.
Fixed an issue that could cause crashes during Assistance.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.01 Beta - 03/01/2021
Fixed a bug that could cause duplicate activities to be shown in the MyDay widget.
Fixed cut off text that could be displayed in the activity History menu.
Fixed a crash that could occur when requesting Assistance.
Ver. 3.82 Beta - 09/02/2020
Improved Bluetooth stability.
Ver. 3.80 - 08/20/2020
Improved Bluetooth connection stability.
Improved wrist heart rate performance.
Fixed a bug that could cause cadence alerts to show incorrect information during workouts.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.68 Beta - 07/06/2020
Improved Bluetooth connection stability.
Ver. 3.50 - 03/16/2020
Fixed a crash that could occur when sending an Assistance request.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the backlight from turning on when an alarm is triggered.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 02/05/2020
Added Low Heart Rate to the Abnormal Heart Rate Alert feature.
Fixed an issue that prevented During Activity backlight settings from being used during scheduled workouts.
Fixed an issue that could cause lap times to appear next to the incorrect lap number when scrolling through activity summaries after saving.
Fixed an issue that could cause treadmill calibration values to be reset after a software update.
Fixed an issue that could prevent pace/speed data fields for a profile from being changed when changing a sport's preference in System > Format > Pace/Speed Preference.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 10/08/2019
Improved wrist heart rate performance.
Fixed a crash that could occur when using the relaxation timer.
Fixed an issue that causing lap distances displayed in the summary page after saving an activity to be incorrect.
Fixed an issue that could cause the GPS software version to appear as â??0.00â?? in the About pages.
General stability and performance improvements.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 08/20/2019
Added the ability to configure Start of Week. Go to System > Format > Start of Week to select among Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Moved Pace/Speed Preference settings to the new Format menu.
Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing Connect IQ in the Watch Face selection loop.
Fixed an issue causing some pace alerts to not be displayed on the device when adding them on Garmin Connect.
General performance and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.60 - 06/66/2019
Enabled phone position injection to improve GPS fix times after moving long distances.
Improved battery life when using analog watch faces.
Fixed an issue that could prevent Metric units from being applied when setting up the device through Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue that could cause pace alert values to be inaccurate during workout steps with a pace target.
Fixed an issue that could end an activity in progress when canceling assistance after an incident is detected.
Fixed a possible shutdown that could occur when multiple workouts are scheduled for the same day.
Fixed an issue preventing smart notification alerts from being shown when set to Phone and Texts Only.
Fixed an issue preventing tones from being played for run/walk alerts.
Fixed an issue preventing some pace audio prompts from being played.
Fixed a rare issue that could prevent smart notifications from being displayed after an iOS device reboot.
General stability improvements.
Ver. 2.50 - 05/16/2019
Added Live Event Sharing. This allows you to send message to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates. Note: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Androidâ?¢ smartphone.
Fixed an issue preventing Croatian (Hrvatski) from being selected as the System language.
Fixed an issue that could cause crashes during workouts.
Fixed an issue that could cause an incorrect time to be shown on analog faces while in 24-hour mode.
Fixed an issue that could cause smart notifications to appear with Do Not Disturb enabled.
Fixed an issue that could cause weekly miles to be calculated incorrectly.
Fixed an issue causing some emergency contact information to not be displayed in Safety > Emergency Contacts.
Fixed an issue that could cause workouts to enable GPS when done with activity profiles that have GPS turned off (for example, Treadmill).
General performance and stability improvements.


Forerunner 35
Ver. 3.60 - 08/02/2022
Correct possible issue after updating time zone map.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.50 - 02/21/2019
Improve ANT/BLE update process.
Improve connectivity with Samsung J3.
Ver. 3.32 Beta - 09/28/2018
Improve connectivity with Samsung J3.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 03/07/2018
Improved Bluetooth connectivity with Huawei phones.
Ver. 3.20 - 08/23/2017
Add support for showing a VO2 Max. estimate for running activities.
Allow the enter key to transition from the wait for GPS page to the start timer page.
Improve calculation of steps during activities.
Fix an issue where smart notifications could not be viewed if alerts were disabled.
Fix some activity tracking issues.
Update translations.
Ver. 3.10 - 03/09/2017
Improve accuracy of step value displayed on post-activity summary page.
Fix bug where GPS could remain on for an indoor activity.
Ver. 2.90 - 01/17/2017
Improve the heart rate graph.
Enable backlight for move alerts.
Fix issues related to TrueUp of activity data.
Fix issues related to displaying personal records.
Ver. 2.80 - 11/02/2016
Fix an issue where the device could possibly lose steps while syncing with Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fix language issue that would revert the device to English language.
Add message for when the move bar is cleared.
Improve active calories calculation.
Add footpod as a speed source for walk.
Ver. 2.70 - 10/26/2016
N/A.
Ver. 2.50 - 09/09/2016
Fix occasional issue with device not charging properly.
Add improvements for manufacturing.
Ver. 2.30
Initial Release.


Forerunner 30
Ver. 2.40 - 02/21/2019
Improve ANT/BLE update process.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 11/14/2018
Improve Bluetooth connectivity with Samsung J3 phones.
Improve accuracy of outdoor detection.
Ver. 2.20 - 03/14/2018
Improve Bluetooth connectivity with Huawei phones.
Use the up key rather than the enter key to accept an incoming call.
Keep the backlight on while acquiring GPS.
Made other minor improvements.


Forerunner 25
Ver. 3.40 - 10/19/2016
Fixed an issue where the device could possibly lose steps while syncing with Garmin Connect Mobile.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.30 - 06/16/2016
Added prompt when adding a new sensor.
Added menu item to clear all paired sensors.
Added 'Add Sensors' option to settings menu.
Added ability to manually sync the device from Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed potential crash when connecting to a phone.
Fixed auto lap issue.
Ensured that discarded activities do not set personal records.
Ver. 3.14 Beta - 06/06/2016
Fixed an issue where Split/Lap times could post inaccurate data when the Split/Lap was triggered at extremely slow speeds.
Fixed an issue with the save/discard page.
Fixed an issue where personal records were being set from discarded activities.
Tightened proximity pairing for sensors and added prompt to accept/reject new sensor.
Adds tone to a sensor prompt.
Adds ability to remove sensor via the UI.
Fixed crash issue in 3.13 beta.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.13 Beta - 05/27/2016
Fixed an issue where Split/Lap times could post inaccurate data when the Split/Lap was triggered at extremely slow speeds.
Fixed an issue with the save/discard page.
Fixed an issue where personal records were being set from discarded activities.
Tightened proximity pairing for sensors and added prompt to accept/reject new sensor.
Adds tone to a sensor prompt.
Adds ability to remove sensor via the UI.
Ver. 3.10 - 01/21/2016
Fixed an issue where some pixels occasionally became scrambled.
Ver. 3.00 - 12/03/2015
Fixed issue where the device would freeze on the 'Run Saved' screen.
Fixed some issues with personal record processing.
Ver. 2.80 - 10/27/2015
Periodically upload step data to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Improved step detection algorithm.
Fixed issue where non-running personal records could show on the device.
Fixed issue where the previous run's data could show on the current run's summary page.
Fixed other minor issues.
Ver. 2.70 - 09/03/2015
Fixed issue causing loss of settings when powering off the device.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/27/2015
Added support for using Firstbeat to calculate heart rate-based calories.
Made minor improvements to pace filtering.
Fixed other minor issues.
Ver. 2.40
Fixed an issue where the auto steps goal was initialized to an incorrect value.
Decreased the backlight timeout for smart notifications displayed in power save mode in order to conserve battery power.
Made changes to support manufacturing.


Forerunner 15
Ver. 2.70 - 10/01/2015
Fixes bug when receiving personal records from Garmin Connect.
Improve ANT sensor pairing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.50 - 02/20/2015
Improved the calorie calculation.
Fixed an issue that could cause activity tracking data to fail to upload to Garmin Connect.
Fixed an issue where the battery icon could disappear after disconnecting the watch from a computer.
Fixed an issue that could cause the automatically generated steps goal to decrease too much after missing the goal.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 07/31/2014
Fixed an issue where the automatically generated steps goal could get stuck on one value.
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to stop counting steps.
Fixed an issue where runs in history were not displayed correctly if activity tracking was disabled.
Fixed an issue that caused the move alert tone to sound even when alert tones were disabled.
Fixed an issue where the watch would fail to connect to an older version of the HR monitor.
Fixed an issue where movements shown on the Garmin Connect sleep graph could be exaggerated.
Changed the battery icon to stop animating when the battery is fully charged.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.30 - 05/20/2014
Fixed issue where the file system could be corrupted if watch was powered on with a very low battery.
Updated step count algorithm.
Made changes to support manufacturing.\


Forerunner 10
Ver. 2.40 - 11/18/2013
Changes for Manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.30 - 10/08/2013
Changes for Manufacturing.
Ver. 2.20 - 01/29/2013
Added Pace/Speed item under Run Options to allow the user to choose the type of pace or speed displayed on the training pages.
Fixed an issue that could cause the device to crash when loading a new time zone map.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.10 - 11/09/2012
Fixed issue where time was incorrect after Daylight Savings Time change.


Forerunner 910XT
Ver. 3.20 - 11/11/2014
Changes to support the factory.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.00 - 09/11/2013
Added support for Vector power sensor.
Added prompt to calibrate when an ANT+ power sensor connects.
Significant improvements made to stroke type identification accuracy in pool swim.
Significant improvements made to length count accuracy in pool swim.
Fixed smart recording.
Ver. 2.80 - 07/16/2013
Smoother elevation recording.
Fix occasional elevation spike at the beginning of an activity.
Fix custom workout crashes in foreign languages.
Fix loss of position in auto multisport after swim.
Fix crash when switching sports due to HR graph.
Ver. 2.70 - 11/28/2012
Elevation improvements:
1. Improve total ascent/descent values.
2. Improvements to reduce elevation drift during an activity.
3. Improvements to reduce spurious changes in elevation.
4. Improve elevation auto-calibration at power up and between activities.
5. Improve elevation performance when GPS is turned off.
6. Improve elevation performance after swimming.
Foreign language corrections.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/28/2012
Fixed issues causing shutdowns when utilizing courses.
Fixed issue that could cause the device to shutdown when creating/editing a particular step in a workout.
Fixed issue where average speed/pace was incorrect on the history pages and Garmin Connect.
Improved responsiveness of the average pace 100m field in lap swimming.
Corrected pace values displayed on the history summary page for lap swim.
Added delay to key lock functionality to avoid accidental engagement of key lock.
Fixed problem with manual distance based foot pod calibration.
Improved open water speed data.
Fixed and improved various translations.
Ver. 2.50 - 06/11/2012
Fixed several problems causing shutdowns during biking and running activities.
Corrected several instantaneous pace calculation issues.
Major modifications and additions to Bike Power functionality:
1. Improved support for power based workouts.
2. Added new power metrics (Training Stress Score (TSS), Intensity Factor (IF), Normalized Power (NP), kJ).
3. Automatically modify power zones when functional threshold power (FTP) changes.
4. Improvements to power sensor calibration process.
5. Added support for left right power balance.
6. Added support for 3, 10, and 30s power smoothing.
Improved accuracy of distance calculations for pool swim.
Rest times are no longer included in the average pace calculation for pool swim.
Distance alerts for pool swim will now occur during the last length before completing the configured distance.
Swim distance alert will now reset after pressing lap button.
Corrected issues displaying history for open water swims.
Improved calorie calculations during swim mode.
Corrected issue with barometer calibration improving initial elevation readings.
Corrected issue where sudden changes in the elevation could be observed on the watch.
Fixed problem with auto-scroll that could potentially cause a device malfunction.
Added ability for the user to enter ANT+ IDs for all sensor types.
Added sensor details page for all ANT+ sensors.
Prevented HR alerts from occurring when user was in the correct zone.
Improved accuracy of battery charge information.
Improved foreign language translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 02/23/2012
Improved calculation of instantaneous pace.
Fixed occasional watch freeze issue during pool swim.
Fixed potential dropout of speed/cadence data when using speed/cadence sensor and particular power meters when GPS off.
Fixed occasional problem of multisport activities containing pool swim not uploading to Garmin Connect.
Made improvement to reduce elevation spikes at beginning of activities.
Ver. 2.00 - 11/07/2011
First Release.


Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Forerunner 920XT
Ver. 9.90 - 11/28/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.82 Beta - 11/13/2018
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 9.80 - 07/16/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Fixed an issue in which smart notifications with accented characters would only display diamonds.
Ver. 9.74 Beta - 06/28/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 9.73 Beta - 04/24/2018
Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
Ver. 9.70 - 02/19/2018
Ver. 9.61 Beta - 02/12/2018
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Ver. 9.60 - 02/02/2018
Fixed an issue which could cause the device to freeze when returning to the watch face.
Ver. 9.50 - 01/15/2018
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 9.41 Beta - 12/13/2017
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
Ver. 9.40 - 09/06/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 9.31 Beta - 08/29/2017
Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.
Ver. 9.30 - 05/09/2017
Fixed an issue which could cause wellness information to be lost in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which a cadence value set in a Garmin Connect workout was not displayed correctly on the watch.
Fixed the ordering of the front and rear gears listing in the sensors settings menu to align with standard industry terminology.
Added a menu item to sensor settings to trigger a reset of Vector install angles.
Ver. 9.23 Beta - 05/02/2017
Fixed an issue which could cause wellness information to be lost in some cases.
Fixed an issue in which a cadence value set in a Garmin Connect workout was not displayed correctly on the watch.
Fixed the ordering of the front and rear gears listing in the sensors settings menu to align with standard industry terminology.
Added a menu item to sensor settings to trigger a reset of Vector install angles.
Ver. 9.20 - 02/02/2017
Improved the reliability of detecting ski runs.
Fixed an issue in which the watch might restart at the end of a ski run.
Fixed an issue in which a LiveTrack session may not draw tracks correctly.
Several ConnectIQ improvements.
Ver. 9.11 Beta - 01/26/2017
Improved the reliability of detecting ski runs.
Fixed an issue in which the watch might restart at the end of a ski run.
Fixed an issue in which a LiveTrack session may not draw tracks correctly.
Several ConnectIQ improvements.
Ver. 9.10 - 12/06/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.
Ver. 8.40 - 10/31/2016
Fixed an issue that prevented VO2 Max from updating.
Ver. 8.30 - 10/27/2016
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Ver. 8.20 - 08/15/2016
Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
Fixed potential activity file corruption by new Connect IQ apps that write data to the activity file.
Ver. 8.10 - 08/08/2016
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for displaying equipment icons in swim workouts.
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 8.03 Beta - 07/15/2016
Added Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for displaying equipment icons in swim workouts.
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 7.10 - 05/12/2016
Added Connect IQ 1.2.6 SDK support.
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Added support for pool swim workouts.
Added a Multisport Time data field.
Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
Fixed an issue in which a footpod could be used for speed and distance in the Bike Indoor profile.
Various Activity Tracking improvements.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
Ver. 6.26 Beta - 03/21/2016
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Ver. 6.25 Beta - 03/08/2016
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
Fixed an issue in which a footpod could be used for speed and distance in the Bike Indoor profile.
Ver. 6.21 Beta - 01/06/2016
Restored the version of the pool swim distance algorithm that was present in the 5.25 beta. This will improve distance accuracy for the users having problems with released software versions. We will continue to work on improving the pool swim algorithm in future betas.
Ver. 6.20 - 01/05/2016
Added support for the latest running dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length, and Vertical Ratio (requires a new HRM-Run, the original HRM-Run with sw ver 6.60, or HRM-Tri with sw ver 4.20).
Improved average stride length calculation.
Ver. 6.13 Beta - 12/09/2015
Added support for the latest running dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length, and Vertical Ratio (requires a new HRM-Run, the original HRM-Run with sw ver 6.60, or HRM-Tri with sw ver 4.20).
Ver. 6.11 Beta - 11/03/2015
Restored the version of the pool swim distance algorithm that was present in the 5.25 beta. This will improve distance accuracy for the users having problems with released software versions. We will continue to work on improving the pool swim algorithm in future betas.
Ver. 6.10 - 11/02/2015
Added Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support for updating past activities with heart rate data stored in an HRM-Tri strap. This feature can be accessed through the history menu on the watch.
Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running.
Added an option to the Bluetooth menu to disable phone connection alerts.
Enabled crank length to be viewed and set for all power meters that support a variable crank length.
Automatically translate some additional custom profile names.
Reduced the number of sensor connection notifications.
Improved the distance algorithm for open water swim.
Fixed a rare issue in which GPS distance would stop accumulating.
Fixed a crash that could occur when importing some setting files and courses.
Fixed several issues with calorie computation in pool swim.
Fixed a couple of issues with Virtual Partner pace and time behind.
Ver. 6.07 Beta - 10/29/2015
Fixed steps not uploading in the background via Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue with the speed source not switching back to footpod after a temporary connection dropout.
Fixed an issue with the footpod speed source setting not being obeyed after the first activity.
Fixed an issue with saving Connect IQ app settings.
Ver. 6.06 Beta - 10/23/2015
Temporarily reverted the pool swim algorithm improvements due to poor performance for some customers. We will continue to work on improving the pool swim algorithm in future betas.
Added support for updating past activities with heart rate data stored in an HRM-Tri strap. This feature can be accessed through the history menu on the watch.
Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running.
Fixed an issue with steps not syncing via Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed a rare issue in which GPS distance would stop accumulating.
Various Connect IQ 1.2 fixes.
Ver. 6.02 Beta - 09/29/2015
Added Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK support. The Events module is currently not supported. See the Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK for a list of new features.
Ver. 5.28 Beta - 09/17/2015
Further improvements to the pool swim distance algorithm.
Enable crank length to be viewed and set for all power meters that support a variable crank length.
Ver. 5.26 Beta - 09/02/2015
Further improvements to the pool swim distance algorithm.
Added Connect IQ 1.1.4 SDK support.
Automatically translate some additional custom profile names.
Reduce the number of sensor connection notifications.
Ver. 5.25 Beta - 08/05/2015
Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
Fixed a crash that could occur when importing some setting files and courses.
Added an option to the Bluetooth menu to disable phone connection alerts.
Known Issue: ANT sensors will not reconnect after unplugging the watch from a computer. To work around this issue, switch activity profiles or return to the watch face for at least 30 seconds.
Ver. 5.20 - 07/23/2015
Added HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim support.
Added Connect IQ 1.1.3 SDK support.
Added tone-only and vibration-only options to the alarm.
Added a shortcut for changing the pool size to the shortcuts menu in a pool swim activity.
Fixed a crash that could occur when uploading an activity to a paired smartphone over Bluetooth.
Ver. 4.20 - 06/18/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.1.2 SDK.
Add support for updating Vector and HRM-Run firmware.
Improvements to the vertical speed data fields.
Improvements to ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi reliability.
Improvements to Connect IQ watch face behavior.
Files that fail to upload to Garmin Connect over Wi-Fi are no longer continually retried.
Fixed an issue with connecting to legacy heart rate monitor straps.
Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a multisport activity was stopped.
Fixed an issue with distance calculation when open water swim is not the first sport in a multisport activity.
Fixed a rare issue with language files getting removed when updating over Wi-Fi.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
Ver. 4.12 Beta - 06/12/2015
Fixed distance calculation when open water swim is not the first sport in a multisport activity.
Files that fail to upload to Garmin Connect over Wi-Fi are no longer continually retried.
Improvements to Bluetooth reliability.
Connect IQ fixes and improvements.
Ver. 4.06 Beta - 05/26/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.1.1 SDK.
Add support for updating Vector and HRM-Run firmware.
Improvements to the vertical speed data fields.
Improvements to ANT+ reliability.
Improvements to Wi-Fi reliability.
Improvements to Connect IQ watch face behavior.
Fixed an issue with connecting to legacy heart rate monitor straps.
Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a multisport activity was stopped.
Fixed a rare issue with language files getting removed when updating over Wi-Fi.
Ver. 3.30 - 04/22/2015
Fixed an issue with GPS not turning back on when unlocking the watch after it previously timed out during a stopped activity.
Fixed an issue with incomplete activity files on very long rides when using Vector cycling dynamics.
Fixed a pool swim pace issue for swims further than 4295m.
Fixed an activity tracking issue where the auto goal wasn't increased if the watch was off at midnight.
Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a workout was stopped.
Various Connect IQ fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.23 Beta - 04/16/2015
Fixed an issue with GPS not turning back on when unlocking the watch after it previously timed out during a stopped activity.
Fixed an issue with incomplete activity files on very long rides when using Vector cycling dynamics.
Fixed a pool swim pace issue for swims further than 4295m.
Fixed an activity tracking issue where the auto goal wasn't increased if the watch was off at midnight.
Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a workout was stopped.
Various Connect IQ fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 3.20 - 03/30/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.1.0 apps and widgets. Installed apps can be found in the list of activity profiles. Installed widgets can be found in the Low Power Mode loop by scrolling through the list.
Support Connect IQ app and widget installation and management through Garmin Express and the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
Added support for Cycling Dynamics with Vector pedals.
Added support for Shimano Di2 shifters.
Added Gesture feature support to Connect IQ Watch Faces.
Reliability improvements to Bluetooth pairing and maintaining connections with Android devices (Garmin Connect Mobile 2.7.2 or higher required).
Fixed issue with Activity Tracking data not uploading correctly to Garmin Connect.
Improvements to ANT+ reliability.
Improved the behavior of the vertical speed data fields.
Various improvements and bug fixes.
Ver. 3.07 Beta - 03/06/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.1.0 apps and widgets. Installed apps can be found in the list of activity profiles. Installed widgets can be found next to the watch page in that scrolling list.
Support Connect IQ app and widget installation and management through Garmin Express and the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
Reliability improvements to Bluetooth pairing and maintaining connections with Android devices (Garmin Connect Mobile 2.7.2 or higher required).
Fixed a UI issue when trying to select an activity profile immediately after boot when using some non-English languages.
Fixed an issue with the lap button not working in pool swim following usage of another profile with autopause enabled.
Ver. 3.03 Beta - 02/20/2015
Connect IQ watch faces that support gesture detection are now able to update every second when you raise your wrist.
Add support for Cycling Dynamics with Vector pedals.
Add support for Shimano Di2 shifters.
Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
Ver. 2.70 - 02/09/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.0.1 watch faces and data fields. The active watch face can be selected in Settings ' System ' Clock. Up to two Connect IQ data fields can be added to each activity profile in Activity Settings ' Data Screens.
Support Connect IQ watch face and data field installation and management through the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
Update Activity Tracking distance and calories in pool and open water swim profiles.
Improve barometer calibration to eliminate noticeable elevation offsets on some activities.
Add support for creating ski/snowboard activity profiles. Displays speed, distance, vertical drop, and includes an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line).
Add customizable map zoom to the map page shortcut menu.
Add a smart notification mute toggle to the shortcut menu.
Add a key lock feature to the shortcut menu that prevents accidental button presses.
Improvements to Bluetooth connection reliability.
Improvements to Wi-Fi reliability.
Ver. 2.64 Beta - 01/05/2015
Support Connect IQ 1.0.0 watch faces and data fields. The active watch face can be selected in Settings -> System -> Clock. Up to two Connect IQ data fields can be added to each activity profile in Activity Settings -> Data Screens.
Support Connect IQ watch face and data field installation and management through the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
Update Activity Tracking distance and calories in pool and open water swim profiles.
Preview barometer calibration before activity start.
Improvements to map drawing and zooming.
Improvements to Bluetooth connection reliability.
Ver. 2.57 Beta - 12/10/2014
Improve barometer calibration to eliminate noticeable elevation offsets on some activities.
Add support for creating ski/snowboard activity profiles. Displays speed, distance, vertical drop, and includes an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line).
Improve Wi-Fi reliability.
Ver. 2.50 - 11/03/2014
Improvements to activity tracking.
Improvements to smart notifications.
Improve footpod calibration.
Reduce ANT+ sensor connection time and improve connection reliability.
Improve open water swim GPS track.
Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
Ver. 2.30 - 10/01/2014
Initial release.


Forerunner 310XT
Ver. 4.50 - 01/14/2013
Fixed translations.
Fixed issue with Garmin Ant Agent connecting repeatedly to device.
Fixed issue with device repeatedly uploading the same file.
Improved fit file writing to reduce gaps.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 4.20 - 11/01/2011
Resolved GPS acquisition issue.
Ver. 3.90 - 08/26/2011
Fixed the rapid fire auto pause issues being seen with cycling.
Fixed the countdown timer.
Fixed an issue with custom workouts showing instantaneous pace instead of average pace.
Fixed an issue with high alerts in custom workouts causing the activity not to upload to GC.
Improved elevation gain and loss.
Improved map drawing.
Fixed issues with courses.
Fixed issues with heart rate zones.
Fixed an issue with the naming of custom workouts.
Fixed an issue with locations being deleted after updating software.
Fixed the odometer not accruing mileage.
Fixed an issue where lap times were always recorded in whole seconds.
Fixed an issue with the Avg Lap data field showing incorrect data. Now, the Avg Lap time field shows the average times of completed laps.
Fixed an issue with the device reporting an incorrect GPS version.
Made a change to fix the swim setting not being retained after sport change.
Ver. 3.70 - 06/10/2011
Please be sure to back up all user data before updating to 3.70. During this update, all user data will be lost. This includes history, workouts, courses and user profile.
Added zero averaging for bike cadence and bike power. Found under Settings>Bike Settings>Data Averaging. Note: power and cadence are defaulted to include zeros.
Added sunrise/sunset data fields.
Added the ability to see the details of the current activity in History.
Added UTF8 support.
Added UI for viewing and editing speed/pace zones.
Added a bulk delete for courses and workouts.
Added a new 'Heart Rate Display' setting that will set how heart rate is displayed throughout the device. (Settings -> Settings -> Heart Rate -> Display).
Improved the numeric keyboards.
Improved map drawing.
Improved the goals UI.
Improved Scheduled Workouts UI.
Improved the HR Graph data field.
Improved keyboard functionality. Added uppercase/lowercase option.
Increased the number of steps allowed in Custom/Advanced Workouts to 50.
Fixed issues with Autolap by position.
Fixed Heart Rate Workout issues.
Fixed an issue with zones being sent from GTC.
Fixed an issue with foot pod not accumulating distance with indoor manual multisport.
Fixed an issue with unrealistic wheel size when using wheel based power meter.
Added torque to the power calibration page for wheel based power meter.
Eliminated the 150KB limit for course fit files.
Updated Firstbeat library to second generation.
Fixed issues with the Recovery Heart Rate message not clearing.
Fixed issues with calculating distance after leaving a tunnel.
Added an every second recording option. The user no longer has to be paired with a power meter in order to get once per second recording. Go to Settings>System>Data Recording to enable.
Ver. 3.20 - 01/18/2011
Fixed crash that can occur during the setup wizard when selecting the French language.
Ver. 3.10 - 12/15/2010
Fixed an issue with the Recovery Heart Rate message that was causing a shut down in French and Spanish. The Recovery Heart Rate message is displayed 2 minutes after stopping an activity.
Ver. 3.00 - 11/16/2010
Implemented support for speed zones. The user cannot view or edit on the device, but speed zones can be sent from Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect and then used in workouts.
Fixed various issues with workouts showing wrong units in steps.
Added new data fields: Vertical Speed - 30 second average, 3 second power, 30 second power, %FTP power and max speed.
Fixed issue with GPS taking precedence over GSC10 for speed/distance even indoors.
Ver. 2.90 - 05/20/2010
Implemented swim code that corrects distance values on open water swims. The distance is not displayed in real-time, but updates when the stop or lap button is pressed. This feature can be enabled only in 'Other' sport by going to Settings > Other Settings > Swim > Enabled ? Yes.
Fixed issue with unit freezing during a manual or automatic lap.
Fixed issue with GPS speed readings lagging by about 5 seconds.
Fixed issue with unit lock-up when resetting an activity in 'Other' sport.
Fixed issue with 'Back to Start' where start and end points were being left out.
Improvements to dropping track points around turns.
Fixed issue with repeated display of initial wheel calibration banner when using wheel power.
Display change in HR value with the HR Recovery message current value.
Improved power calibration page.
Implemented smoothing for vertical speed.
Ver. 2.70 - 12/16/2009
IMPORTANT: IF UPGRADING FROM A SOFTWARE VERSION LESS THAN 2.70 ALL USER DATA WILL BE CLEARED.
Fixed issues related to files not uploading to computer (CRC issue).
Added support for ANT+ Fitness Equipment.
Fixed problem with invalid weight values being recorded from weight scale.
Improved weight scale searching response time.
Added enable menu options for Weight Scale and Fitness Equipment.
Fixed issue with multisport lap error when switching from Run to Bike.
Improved elevation readings and added elevation related fields (Total Ascent, Total Descent and Vertical Speed).
Improved processing of scheduled workouts.
Improved processing of advanced workouts.
Fixed issue when trying to save a waypoint without a GPS position fix.
Minor translation updates for certain languages.
Ver. 2.60 - 08/27/2009
IMPORTANT: IF UPGRADING FROM A SOFTWARE VERSION LESS THAN 2.60 ALL USER DATA WILL BE CLEARED.
Fixed file corruption that was causing transfer failures with Garmin Ant Agent.
Added a Memory Details feature to the History menu.
Recovery HR message will now only show when it is supposed to.
ANT+ power data improvements.
Added safeguards to correct issues where a unit would not power on.
Improved execution of courses.
Fixed various minor issues.
Ver. 2.40 - 06/08/2009
Improved transfers with Garmin ANT Agent.
Fixed Goal transfer issues.
Fixed History transfer issues.
Increased activity memory available.
Improved Course performance and stability.
Added Key Lock feature.
Courses can now be scaled.
Map coordinates can now be displayed on the map page.
Countdown timer has been added in Other sport.
Improved Foot Pod performance and stability.
Changing bike profiles will now vibrate and/or play a tone.
Improved Workout alert tones and vibrations.
Fixed History display of data for an activity that has not been reset.
Added warnings when Activity memory is getting full.
Improved Auto Pause when using a GSC10.
Durations alerts can no longer be set to 0.
Implemented sport-specific Totals menu and functionality.
Fixed New Leaf fat calories accumulation and transfers.
Ver. 2.30
Changes to support manufacturing.


Forerunner 110
Ver. 2.70 - 12/20/2013
Fixed an issue where the device could display a blank screen while connected to the charger.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.60 - 05/03/2013
Improved system response when starting an activity and the device is full of activities. To improve performance when viewing history it is recommended that you periodically remove old activities.
Added a method to delete all activities after the delete activity prompt in history. The delete activity prompt is accessed by pressing the start/stop and lap/reset buttons simultaneously while viewing history.
Added check to prevent SW update starting if battery voltage is too low.
Changes to support manufacturing.
Ver. 2.50 - 10/05/2011
Fixed some instances that could cause the device to report that zero calories were burned during an activity.
Fixed an issue that could cause an activity file to not be closed correctly and thus not upload successfully to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center.
Fixed an issue where a the device could incorrectly connect to another user's HR monitor.
Added Auto Lap option of 3.1 miles or 5 km.
Changed to record heart rate data even more frequently when GPS is off.
Updated Russian fonts and translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 03/04/2011
Fixed issue where heart rate display could drop out periodically.
Updated German translation for "Locating Satellites" and "Lost Satellite Reception".
Updated Czech translation for the Czech language.
Ver. 2.30 - 11/15/2010
Fixed issue that caused all data to be deleted if the watch locked up while connected to a computer.
Added support for improved Firstbeat calorie calculations.
Added support for Russian language.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.20 - 05/20/2010
Fixed issue where the watch could freeze when dropping a lap.
Fixed issue where the current activity file could fail to save.
Changed to allow the watch to show the current activity in history.
Changed history page to show "Today," "Yesterday," or the day of the week for the last six days rather than the date.
Added feature to turn off the watch by holding the light key and answering yes to the prompt.
Changed to allow all menus/lists to wrap.
Updated translations.


Forerunner 305
Ver. 2.90 - 04/22/2009
Added Venezuela and Australia-Lord Howe Island time zones.
Fixed problem where course goal time incorrectly included paused time.
Fixed problem where averages for heart rate and cadence could include data from when the timer was auto paused.
Fixed problem where calories could be added when the timer was auto paused.
Fixed problem where extra distance (around 2.5 miles) could be added when restarting search for foot pod while recording data.
Changes to support manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/12/2007
Fixed problem where unit could sometimes shutdown when setting up a time and pace/speed quick workout.
Fixed problem where unit would shutdown when trying to configure data fields if language is set to Dutch or Hungarian.
Fixed problem where unit could shutdown when doing a course and scrolling through the timer pages if language is set to German.
Fixed problem with deleting history items based on time in certain time zones.
Fixed problem with displaying interval durations and repetitions data in history if the workout had warmup and cooldown steps.
Improved display of warnings when unit is out of storage for laps.
Improved quick workouts to allow distances greater than 40 miles or 64.37 km.
Ver. 2.70 - 06/06/2007
Updated translations.
Added Slovakian and Slovenian languages.
Fixed problem that would occasionally cause GPS Chipset version to go to 0.00 when updating from some computers.
Fixed problem where scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day in some time zones.
Fixed problem where the select sport pop-up box would not go away if selecting the same sport as before.
Fixed problem where the zones type pop-up box on the heart rate zones setup page would not go away if selecting the same setting as before or pressing the mode key.
Fixed problem where the history for the current sport was sometimes not displayed correctly when creating a course.
Fixed problem where a quick workout could be created with a distance that exceeds the maximum allowed distance of 40 miles or 64.37 km.
Ver. 2.60 - 03/13/2007
Added support for New Leaf Fitness data.
Updated Daylight Saving Time for new start and end date in the U.S. and Canada.
Added new time zones for Mexico.
Improved too slow/low and too fast/high alarm tones to be more distinguishable.
Improved timing of alarm tones.
Added feature to alert user when they are back in the desired zone of a workout after being out of it.
Added feature to snooze alarms for three minutes or until the next step of a workout (whichever comes first) if the mode and enter keys are pressed simultaneously immediately after an alarm sounds.
Updated Auto Lap By Position so that when following a Course, laps are also triggered based on all lap positions from the original activity.
Improved handling of Courses containing an out and back segment or a loop.
Improved auto zoom on the Course elevation profile page to scale the y-axis along with the x-axis.
Changed compass page display to show distance and time to destination rather than to next.
Fixed problem where communication with GSC10 sensor could stop after pausing for more than a few minutes in the middle of an activity.
Fixed problem with cadence and pace/speed alerts sometimes not working correctly.
Fixed problem with calories being added incorrectly if viewing totals by week.
Fixed problem with paused distance not being calculated correctly.
Fixed problem where trackpoints might not be dropped correctly during an indoor workout if foot pod is enabled as an accessory but is not being used.
Fixed problem where advanced workout could be saved incorrectly after a step is deleted.
Fixed problem that could occur when viewing workouts by date if the workouts had long names.
Fixed problem where alarms might not sound correctly during an advanced workout step if the target low and high values for that step were transferred in backwards.
Fixed problem where workout steps that have a duration of 0 time or distance wouldn't end until the user pressed lap to go to the next step.
Fixed problem where unit could store incorrect stopwatch time if powered down while the timer was Auto Paused.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/04/2006
Improved instantaneous pace reading to be smoother and more accurate.
Improved high pace, low pace, workout step complete, time alert, and distance alert beeps.
Decreased frequency of pace alerts during workouts to give user more opportunity to adjust before the next alert.
Improved vertical speed and grade accuracy.
Added feature to preview course map and course profile on the unit.
Improved Auto Scroll to allow fast, medium, and slow speed scrolling.
Added ability to update GPS firmware through WebUpdater.
Added support for foot pod accessory (not yet available).
Added quick selection of indoor mode (GPS off) by pressing and holding the mode button.
Added display of house icon on menu bar when using device indoors with GPS off.
Reduced extra calories added due to falsely detected elevation changes when running.
Modified calorie calculations for going up and down hills when biking.
Fixed problem where unit could lock up while displaying the map page during an activity.
Fixed problem where calorie count could be wrong after a lockup.
Fixed problem with repeatedly reporting On Course and Off Course on some Course tracks.
Fixed problem where previous Course could still be active after new Course download.
Fixed problem where Course could still be shown on the map after stopping the Course.
Fixed problem where max heart rate for a Course could be displayed incorrectly.
Fixed problem where track log would not display in history if the timer was started without a GPS fix.
Fixed problem where today's scheduled workouts would not display if the local date was different than the UTC date.
Fixed problem where time and distance alerts could sound repeatedly after turning the unit off and back on.
Fixed problem where elevation data (such as total ascent and descent) could change while Auto Paused.
Fixed problem where distance could double when using a speed/cadence sensor.
Fixed problem where heart rate alarm could sound when heart rate monitor was not present.
Fixed problem where invalid heart rate could be shown in Training Center.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 04/06/2006
Improved Courses to function off of location based logic. When doing a Course the user is now matched to a position along the Course based on location and heading. Allows users to join Courses at any point during their ride and have the Course synchronized to their position.
Changed to allow Autolap in Courses.
Show Compass page with guidance when doing a Course.
Add 'Distance to Next' and 'Time to Next' fields on the Compass page.
Fix problem where multiple cadence sensors not being stored off for separate bike profiles.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/24/2006
Improvements to heart rate smoothing.
Added latitude/longitude & elevation to waypoint entry and review and editing.
Added ability to find waypoints near current location.
Added ability to delete all waypoints.
Corrected behavior of distance & bearing to waypoint so they update every second.
Nearest waypoints list resorts (if highlight is on first element in the list).
Added time & distance to turn to compass page during navigation.
Allow autopause during courses and quick workouts.
Added support for autolap during quick workouts.
Improved interval workouts, allowing for warmup and cooldown laps.
Corrected display of initial workout step banner, which would sometimes not appear long enough.
Improved accuracy of 'Best Pace' configurable field.
Added course point message banners that display while passing a course point.
Improved plotting of course elevation profile.
Autozoom the x-axis of course elevation profile based on distance away from virtual partner.
Increased time that certain banners are visible (You Win, Workout Complete, Course Complete, & Virtual Partner Finished).
Corrected data entry for course name, limit to 15 characters.
Corrected potential shutdown viewing virtual partner on the elevation profile.
Corrected potential shutdown when ending a course.
Corrected potential shutdown when selecting 'Stop Workout' from the main menu.
Improved display of history data to allow viewing any sports history regardless of current sport.
Allow viewing of hundredths of seconds from the lap history detail page.
Prevented alert tones during interval workouts if tones have been turned off.
Improved boundary handling when no additional workouts & courses can be added.
Corrected display of the Auto Multisport setup if 10 or more activities are listed.
Added ability to select elevation units separate from distance units.
Laps of 60 seconds are now stated as '1:00' on the message banner.
Corrected time & distance alerts, if set to once, they no longer repeat.


Forerunner 205
Ver. 2.90 - 04/22/2009
Added Venezuela and Australia-Lord Howe Island time zones.
Fixed problem where course goal time incorrectly included paused time.
Fixed problem where averages for heart rate and cadence could include data from when the timer was auto paused.
Fixed problem where calories could be added when the timer was auto paused.
Fixed problem where extra distance (around 2.5 miles) could be added when restarting search for foot pod while recording data.
Changes to support manufacturing.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.80 - 11/12/2007
Fixed problem where unit could sometimes shutdown when setting up a time and pace/speed quick workout.
Fixed problem where unit would shutdown when trying to configure data fields if language is set to Dutch or Hungarian.
Fixed problem where unit could shutdown when doing a course and scrolling through the timer pages if language is set to German.
Fixed problem with deleting history items based on time in certain time zones.
Fixed problem with displaying interval durations and repetitions data in history if the workout had warmup and cooldown steps.
Improved display of warnings when unit is out of storage for laps.
Improved quick workouts to allow distances greater than 40 miles or 64.37 km.
Ver. 2.70 - 06/06/2007
Updated translations.
Added Slovakian and Slovenian languages.
Fixed problem that would occasionally cause GPS Chipset version to go to 0.00 when updating from some computers.
Fixed problem where scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day in some time zones.
Fixed problem where the select sport pop-up box would not go away if selecting the same sport as before.
Fixed problem where the history for the current sport was sometimes not displayed correctly when creating a course.
Fixed problem where a quick workout could be created with a distance that exceeds the maximum allowed distance of 40 miles or 64.37 km.
Ver. 2.60 - 03/13/2007
Updated Daylight Saving Time for new start and end date in the U.S. and Canada.
Added new time zones for Mexico.
Improved too slow/low and too fast/high alarm tones to be more distinguishable.
Improved timing of alarm tones.
Added feature to alert user when they are back in the desired zone of a workout after being out of it.
Added feature to snooze alarms for three minutes or until the next step of a workout (whichever comes first) if the mode and enter keys are pressed simultaneously immediately after an alarm sounds.
Updated Auto Lap By Position so that when following a Course, laps are also triggered based on all lap positions from the original activity.
Improved handling of Courses containing an out and back segment or a loop.
Improved auto zoom on the Course elevation profile page to scale the y-axis along with the x-axis.
Changed compass page display to show distance and time to destination rather than to next.
Added quick selection of indoor mode (GPS off) by pressing and holding the mode button.
Fixed problem with pace/speed alerts sometimes not working correctly.
Fixed problem with calories being added incorrectly if viewing totals by week.
Fixed problem with paused distance not being calculated correctly.
Fixed problem where advanced workout could be saved incorrectly after a step is deleted.
Fixed problem that could occur when viewing workouts by date if the workouts had long names.
Fixed problem where alarms might not sound correctly during an advanced workout step if the target low and high values for that step were transferred in backwards.
Fixed problem where workout steps that have a duration of 0 time or distance wouldn't end until the user pressed lap to go to the next step.
Fixed problem where unit could store incorrect stopwatch time if powered down while the timer was Auto Paused.
Ver. 2.50 - 12/04/2006
Improved instantaneous pace reading to be smoother and more accurate.
Improved high pace, low pace, workout step complete, time alert, and distance alert beeps.
Decreased frequency of pace alerts during workouts to give user more opportunity to adjust before the next alert.
Improved vertical speed and grade accuracy.
Added feature to preview course map and course profile on the unit.
Improved Auto Scroll to allow fast, medium, and slow speed scrolling.
Added ability to update GPS firmware through WebUpdater.
Added support for foot pod accessory (not yet available).
Added quick selection of indoor mode (GPS off) by pressing and holding the mode button.
Added display of house icon on menu bar when using device indoors with GPS off.
Reduced extra calories added due to falsely detected elevation changes when running.
Modified calorie calculations for going up and down hills when biking.
Fixed problem where unit could lock up while displaying the map page during an activity.
Fixed problem where calorie count could be wrong after a lockup.
Fixed problem with repeatedly reporting On Course and Off Course on some Course tracks.
Fixed problem where previous Course could still be active after new Course download.
Fixed problem where Course could still be shown on the map after stopping the Course.
Fixed problem where max heart rate for a Course could be displayed incorrectly.
Fixed problem where track log would not display in history if the timer was started without a GPS fix.
Fixed problem where today's scheduled workouts would not display if the local date was different than the UTC date.
Fixed problem where time and distance alerts could sound repeatedly after turning the unit off and back on.
Fixed problem where elevation data (such as total ascent and descent) could change while Auto Paused.
Fixed problem where distance could double when using a speed/cadence sensor.
Fixed problem where heart rate alarm could sound when heart rate monitor was not present.
Fixed problem where invalid heart rate could be shown in Training Center.
Updated translations.
Ver. 2.40 - 04/06/2006
Improved Courses to function off of location based logic. When doing a Course the user is now matched to a position along the Course based on location and heading. Allows users to join Courses at any point during their ride and have the Course synchronized to their position.
Changed to allow Autolap in Courses.
Show Compass page with guidance when doing a Course.
Add 'Distance to Next' and 'Time to Next' fields on the Compass page.
Fix problem where multiple cadence sensors not being stored off for separate bike profiles.
Ver. 2.30 - 03/24/2006
Added latitude/longitude & elevation to waypoint entry and review and editing.
Added ability to find waypoints near current location.
Added ability to delete all waypoints.
Corrected behavior of distance & bearing to waypoint so they update every second.
Nearest waypoints list resorts (if highlight is on first element in the list).
Added time & distance to turn to compass page during navigation.
Allow autopause during courses and quick workouts.
Added support for autolap during quick workouts.
Improved interval workouts, allowing for warmup and cooldown laps.
Corrected display of initial workout step banner, which would sometimes not appear long enough.
Improved accuracy of 'Best Pace' configurable field.
Added course point message banners that display while passing a course point.
Improved plotting of course elevation profile.
Autozoom the x-axis of course elevation profile based on distance away from virtual partner.
Increased time that certain banners are visible (You Win, Workout Complete, Course Complete, & Virtual Partner Finished).
Corrected data entry for course name, limit to 15 characters.
Corrected potential shutdown viewing virtual partner on the elevation profile.
Corrected potential shutdown when ending a course.
Corrected potential shutdown when selecting 'Stop Workout' from the main menu.
Improved display of history data to allow viewing any sports history regardless of current sport.
Allow viewing of hundredths of seconds from the lap history detail page.
Prevented alert tones during interval workouts if tones have been turned off.
Improved boundary handling when no additional workouts & courses can be added.
Corrected display of the Auto Multisport setup if 10 or more activities are listed.
Added ability to select elevation units separate from distance units.
Laps of 60 seconds are now stated as '1:00' on the message banner.
Corrected time & distance alerts, if set to once, they no longer repeat.


Forerunner 301
Ver. 3.20 - 05/19/2006
Fixed problem with sending data to Training Center.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.10 - 05/11/2006
Break track up into two parts if user turns Forerunner 301 off in the middle of a run.
Don't allow max HR to be 0.
Improve custom target values for workouts.
When viewing workouts, use speed/pace settings for current workout not current sport.
Improved conversion of high and low end speed and pace values.
Allow nRoute to display maps that have been unlocked for this device.
Fix problem with Data Page Auto Switch not showing Lap Timer Page.
Don't allow more than the max number of steps in a workout.
Fix problem with constantly pausing and resuming at certain Autopause values.
Improved handling of stopping Virtual Partner after a Reset.
Fixed problem where Flag could not be selected for a waypoint symbol.
Improved Swedish translations.
Ver. 3.00 - 07/12/2005
Added MultiSport functionality. Please see Owner's Manual Rev. D or newer. Also, please see our new Quick-Release accessory.
Reset timer is now forced when deleting a lap of a current run.
Allowed for deleting entire sport history or entire history for all sports. Removed delete history for one year.
Fixed bug where interval training count-down alert was sounding when timer was turned off.
Fixed bug where Virtual Partner history goals were set to zero after training was manually ended.
Ver. 2.60 - 02/22/2005
Added heart rate icon and BPM number to the upper right of the Virtual Partner page.
Corrected Rest Time display in Interval Training History.
Fixed problem where last lap in Workout History could never be marked as rest.
Fixed problem where the wrong number of bytes was sometimes sent for USB get requests.
Changed lap triggering to not save a lap that starts and ends on the same second.
Fixed problem where workout steps lasting over 10 minutes would not work correctly.
Ver. 2.50
Updated translations for German and Italian languages.
Clear active track when current run is deleted from history.
Fixed bug where rapidly pressing START/STOP/START and then resetting would cause invalid Run data to be stored.
Fixed bug where AutoPausing would cause Training Center graph to be off.
Improved track log recording around breaks in the track.

Forerunner 201
Ver. 3.70 - 05/05/2006
Changes to work better with nRoute software.
Fixed problem with deleting 'Older Than...' items in History deleting the wrong data.
Fixed problem where time and distance alarms would repeat after turning the unit off and back on.
Fixed problem where Autopause could continually pause and resume when set to certain values.
Fixed Daylight Savings Time in Southern hemisphere.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 3.40 - 07/09/2004
Improvements to prevent some bad GPS locations from going into track log. This should smooth out the speed/pace graphs.
Changed track point dropping method from 'time-based' to 'resolution' method. This method drops more points through corners and less on straight stretches.
Made message banners seen while running timeout rather than require button press.
Made the Up, Down, and Mode buttons able to clear message banners instead of just Enter. This allows users to clear message banners without fear of stopping the clock.
Decreased lap banner time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.
Fixed problem where deleting the very first run would not delete the associated track, resulting in problems uploading to Logbook.
Improved satellite tracking while first getting a fix.
When saving tracks, now attempts to keep track points dropped at start and end of lap.
Ver. 3.30 - 04/23/2004
Updated some translations.
Fixed problem seen with long interval training times.
Fixed minor problem with switching backlight modes.
Increased precision of distance number shown in 'View on Map' mode.
Ver. 3.20 - 03/05/2004
Fixed lockup that could occur when trying to view last-run results immediately after deleting all history.
Increased number of odometer display digits.
Updated some language translations.
Ver. 3.10 - 02/20/2004
Fixed lockup that occurred when uploading certain laps to Logbook program.
Fixed problem where laps could potentially be stored with future date.
Updated some language translations.
Ver. 3.00 - 02/11/2004
Changed track recording to better support Logbook Software.
Increased current run track points from 1000 to 3000.
Added new 'Interval Training' feature to the Training Assistant. This allows users to setup exercise and rest intervals of both time and distance.
Added Last Run Results page that displays data about the last run.
Modified some of the message beeps to be easier to hear.
Made minor correction in Marathon distance from 26.2 miles to 26 miles and 385 yards.
Updated language translations.
Ver. 2.20 - 01/14/2004
Disallowed MapSource or other external software to power down the unit while in battery-charge mode.
Fixed a small rounding error on History speed calculations.Updated language translations.


Forerunner Logbook
Ver. 2.5 - 09/30/2004
Localized Forerunner Logbook for seven languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 2.2 - 02/26/2004
Forerunner Logbook allows you to download and view history data from your Forerunner.
Forerunner Logbook application is not compatible with Windows 95.
Ver. 2.1 - 02/11/2004
Forerunner Logbook allows you to download and view history data from your Forerunner.


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