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Change History
Changes made from version 9.50 to 9.80:
Changes made from version 9.40 to 9.50:
Improved the positioning accuracy with QZSS support
Changes made from version 9.30 to 9.40:
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.
Changes made from version 9.20 to 9.30:
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.
Changes made from version 9.10 to 9.20:
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.
Fix Monthly totals calculation issue
Fix issue of 'speed/pace' display inconsistent with prefer settings in 'set a target' page
Changes made from version 8.30 to 9.10:
Added support for ConnectIQ 2.4.1.
Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
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.
UI improvements.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.30:
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.
Fixed an issue in which degree symbol cannot be shown.
Changes made from version 7.20 to 8.20:
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.
Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.20:
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.
Some improvements and Connect IQ fixes.
Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.10:
Added support for Connect IQ 2.2.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.2.1 SDK for a list of new features.
Added support to show a notification page when workouts are more than maximum.
Other improvements.
Changes made from version 4.40 to 6.20:
Fixed an issue in which the Running Dynamics stride length was not calculated correctly.
Fixed a rare issue in which the GPS position was not recorded correctly.
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.
Fixed an issue in which the distance of activity was incorrect in GPS UltraTrac mode.
Changes made from version 3.40 to 4.40:
Stability improvements.
Various Varia Vision fixes and improvements.
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.
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.
Fixed total activity calculating error when users start an activity in the very beginning of a month.
Updated translations.
Other fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:
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.
Added support for Korean.
Updated translations.
Fixed the display of transferring to HR widget and sports widgets.
Improved My Day widget.
Improved stability.
Changes made from version 2.40 to 3.20:
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.
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.
Update translations.
Support Varia Vision.
Improve the display layout of VIRB widget.
Fix the display of RHR on RHR history widget.
Add font license information.
Use one digit for day 1 to 9.
Improve the display layout of activity summary.
Fix low battery banner not dismissing when charging.
Fix the unit of pace on virtual partner shortcuts menu.
Improve stability.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
Update translations.
Improve the display layout of smart notifications.
Avoid the users to enter activity profile names with unsupported length.
Fix the pairing with bike lights.
Fix the display of percentage on the Weather widget.
Adjust the layout of the Intensity Minutes widget.
Fix 'Do not disturb' icon not showing.
Fix battery icon not dismissing.
Improve stability.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.