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Edge Explore 820 software version 12.10

as of October 15, 2019

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(15.52 MB)

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Notes:

WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

Change History

Changes made from version 11.20 to 12.10:

Updated to Connect IQ version 3.1.
Fixed activities not uploading when saved away from a phone connection.
Fixed the Recent Finds menu not showing up.
Fixed an issue pairing to MotoX phones.
Fixed a crash when trying to search for intersections.

Changes made from version 11.10 to 11.20:

Fixed a crash that could occur when riding with a cadence sensor.

Changes made from version 11.00 to 11.10:

Improved calorie calculations.
Fixed issue where radar would not automatically reconnect after being disconnected for more than 2 minutes.
Updated RTL510 and RTL500 light modes for Auto and Trail modes.
Fixed Varia lights not activating when starting an activity.
Added the option to choose the radar alert tone.
Fixed an issue where setting the device language through Garmin Connect would result in the language defaulting back to English.
Fixed an issue where going through the data screen flow would automatically enable the screen.

Changes made from version 10.00 to 11.00:

New Beta Feature: Galileo satellites. There is now support to use the Galileo network of satellites to assist in getting GPS fixes. With the correct GPS firmware, this option can be enabled by selecting GPS+Galileo in the GPS setting. Sync the device with Garmin Express to make sure that the new line of GPS firmware is provided to the device. Without this, the option will not be available.
Updated smart notification categories. In the phone settings, social and other smart notification categories can be enabled. This will make the Edge show notifications from other applications depending on how they are categorized by Garmin Connect Mobile. Apps like WhatsApp, GroupMe, and Twitter may show up under social and things like e-mail, calendar, and news may show up under other. These categories are off by default and must be enabled to be seen.
Fixed an issue causing cadence data dropouts.
Fixed crash when doing a calculation with automotive routing selected.
Added ability to select CIQ data fields on the map page.
Added prompt to indicate when a course has more course points than are supported by the device.
Added ability to stop the course from the course review page of the active course to make it easier to reactivate a course.
Updated the incident detection interface to better indicate when the user is trying to dismiss the page by holding the specified area.
Fixed issue where the GPS data field did not match the GPS indicated by the status bar.
Fixed issue when coming out of mass storage mode that could cause a crash.
Added the current software version to the power on page.
Fixed issues with device transfers.
Added a minimum scale to the altimeter page so that small elevation ranges are reflected properly.
Fixed elevation zooming issue with large courses/activities/segments (>100mi or km).
Updated radar tone to be easier to hear.
Minor graphics improvements.
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Minor CIQ improvements.

Changes made from version 9.10 to 10.00:

New Feature: Added Connect IQ 3.0 support.
Added enhanced support for Varia RTL510 radar tail light. As part of this, all ANT sensor processing code has been improved and should be more reliable.
Updated the manual activity upload UI. It will no longer be available if the auto upload setting in GCM is disabled, as this prevents GCM from accepting our upload. If auto upload is enabled, it should correctly reflect success when the upload completes.
Fixed issue where the Edge would no longer connect to old iOS devices after version 9.00's Bluetooth rework.
Added UI to inform users of the impact of brightness and backlight settings on battery life.
Added tip to remind users to remove their bluetooth connection from the phone's settings after performing a forget phone action.
Fixed issue with the device where going into mass storage from a power off state may cause Garmin Express to offer a map update that the device does not need.
Fixed issue where going into mass storage mode would sometimes be detected as an unrecognized device until unplugging the unit and trying again.
Fixed issues preventing device-to-device transfers from completing and made improvements to the connection flow.
Fixed potential crash on the compass page.
Fixed issue when renewing the phone connection (not common) would cause the Edge and phone to forget each other after a reboot.
Fixed potential crash when processing audio prompts.
Improved missed call smart notification UI to more reliably show the phone number instead of 'Unknown'.
Cleaned up some of the sensor found notifications that could occur in the middle of a ride.
Fixed battery low prompts for radars when connected as a radar and not included in a light network.

Changes made from version 9.00 to 9.10:

Smart Notifications: [Android Only] Notifications from additional text-based sources like Google Hangouts will now be shown on device. Responding to these should properly send through the expected application.
Smart Notifications: Notifications that seemed stale or otherwise are not currently being displayed on the phone should no longer be shown on device.
Smart Notifications: Notifications from text and phone sources will be automatically dismissed when no longer relevant.
Turn Guidance: Fixed issue where turn prompts would not be displayed consistently while using 2018.10 maps.
Fixed issue where Virtual Partner time ahead/behind was incorrect when auto-pause is enabled.
Fixed issue where turn prompts would not clear until Varia Radar had no remaining active targets.
Fixed issue where device will not power down properly.
Fixed discrepancy between wind displayed on the status bar weather preview and the full weather page.
Added additional information to the Copyright Information page.
Fixed incorrect truncation of course point names on the course point list page and on the map.

Changes made from version 8.80 to 9.00:

Updated phone connection architecture to add support for new features. This will require a one-time removal of the Edge from your phone and for it to be re-paired in Garmin Connect Mobile version 4.5 or newer.
Added the new Get Assistance feature. Hold the power key for 4 seconds to send your location to emergency contacts.
Added popularity routing for improved navigation and course creation.
Added alternative data screen layouts.
Added LiveTrack messaging.
Added text replies (Android only).
Added CIQ 2.4.4 support.
Fixed freeze when Varia Radar detects a car at the same time the Battery Save Mode countdown starts.
Fixed issue where battery save mode would turn on GPS in the Indoor activity profile.
Fixed issue with the top left data field not being adjustable when there are 10 fields on the page.

Changes made from version 8.70 to 8.80:

Fixed Connect IQ arc drawing.

Changes made from version 8.50 to 8.70:

Added Connect IQ 2.4.1 support.
Fixed issue causing RTL 500 to not shut down properly at the end of a ride.

Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.50:

Fixed an issue allowing Connect IQ Apps to disable sensors.
Fixed an issue with configuring Varia Vision data fields.

Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.40:

Made several improvements to course navigation to make turn-by-turn instructions more robust.
Fixed an issue that could prevent bike light networks from reforming.
Added the option to use a map turn pop-up. This can be found in Activity Profile settings under the Navigation menu.
Updated precision of the Grade data field to whole %'s.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 8.00:

Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1, which includes support for background apps, app and data field trials, and historical accelerometer data.
Fixed an issue that could keep supplemental map downloads from working.
Improved bike light handling for indoor activity profiles.
Relaxed routing restrictions on highways and unclassified roads that may be suitable for cycling.

Changes made from version 6.50 to 7.00:

Added support for Varia UT lights, including a new light control page.
Indoor cycling Activity Profiles now turn bike lights off by default.
Improved automatic zooming logic on the map.
Improved the heading data field to show cardinal directions instead of degrees when paired to Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue that could cause Bluetooth disconnects.

Changes made from version 6.30 to 6.50:

Fixed an issue that could keep Garmin Express map downloads from working.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.30:

Fixed issue causing elevation to be incorrectly offset.
Fixed minor issues related to Connect IQ.

Changes made from version 5.20 to 6.20:

Added improvements for ANT+ bike lights. Added new Light Beam Activated and network Light Mode settings to ANT+ Bike Lights sensor settings. You can now configure your lights to turn On with a Timer Start by using the new Light Beam Activated setting and there is also a new Trail Light Mode.
Added support for Connect IQ version 2.2.3.
Fixed compass text in night mode.
Fixed an issue that kept an alternate phone number from being selected for an Incident Detection emergency contact.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

Improved Touchscreen performance and stability.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 5.10:

New feature! Connect IQ 2.2 Support: Connect IQ Apps, Widgets and Data Fields can now communicate with ANT+ Power Meters and Bike Lights that are already connected to your Edge and can also now take advantage of ANT Burst mode. In addition, Apps and Widgets can take advantage of downloadable content and the new Intents system to create new and innovative experiences.
Fixed an issue causing unexpected battery drain while device is in sleep mode.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 4.10:

New Feature! Added support for LiveTrack Auto Start.
Added Touch Sensitivity setting to improve touchscreen performance with gloves and in wet conditions.
Added the ability to swipe through data screens while recording a ride while the screen is locked.
Improved elevation recording due to poor initial calibration and drift throughout a ride.
Fixed an issue where position could be reported incorrectly on an iOS device.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Improved grade calculation.
Improved interaction with Varia Vision.
Improved Incident Detection to decrease false reports and fixed an issue causing it to be re-enabled unexpectedly.
Added support for routing back to a Course after leaving it.
Added Distance and Time Ahead/Behind as configurable data fields.
Added Saved Locations to Course Creator and Round Trip Course menus.
Fixed an issue preventing software updates from the About page.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed issue where activities using Connect IQ data fields could be corrupted.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 3.00:

New feature! CIQ Apps. This release adds the ability run Connect IQ 2.1 apps, which can be downloaded from Garmin Connect. On the device, apps can be found under the IQ button on the home screen.
New feature! CIQ Widgets. This release adds the ability run Connect IQ 2.1 widgets, which can be downloaded from Garmin Connect. Widgets allow for convenient access to information any time. On the device, widgets are accessible by swiping left or right after pulling down the Status Page.
Improved course route calculation times.
Improved experience with ANT+ Bontrager Transmitr bike lights.
Improved alert handling in Battery Save Mode.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our Online Store.