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If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.
Change History
Changes made from version 6.60 to 6.70:
Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.60:
Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
Fixed an issue where the device would always display the 'Updating' spinner when changing an alarm.
Several WiFi related improvements.
Improvements to the music experience.
Improved error handling when using the Garmin Pay Wallet.
Improvements for device stability.
Add Cantonese audio prompts support.(Only for China)
Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.50:
Fix a lockup that could occur when saving an activity.
Various CIQ improvements.
Brought in improvements for CIQ media apps.
Various stability improvements.
Various Bug Fixes.
Changes made from version 5.90 to 6.20:
Improve phone connectivity.
Fixed freezing issue after saving activity.
Various Bug Fixes.
Changes made from version 4.40 to 5.90:
Added ability to change between stereo and mono playback for audio content.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't Race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where the device will reboot if using Broadcast Heart Rate with the system language set to Russian.
Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause a reboot while listening to music.
Improved experience with syncing sleep data.
CIQ Improvements 3.0.10.
Fixed several minor issues with the music experience.
Enable phone position injection to improve GPS fix times after moving long distances.
Correct an issue where Treadmill Calibration could give incorrect values.
Correct an issue where the Garmin Coach widget could become inaccessible.
Improvements to wifi syncs.
Various other improvements.
Improved sensor error detection.
CIQ Improvements.
Wallet Improvements.
Correct an issue where the Garmin Coach widget could become inaccessible.
Fix occasional freeze that could occur while saving an activity.
Various stability improvements.
Fixed occasional freeze that could occur after disconnected from PC.
Fixed an issue where the device would reboot if a Facebook messenger voice call received.
Various Bug Fixes.
UI Improvement.
GPS UltraTrac Improvement.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:
Stability improvement.
Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:
Improved the positioning accuracy with QZSS support.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:
Improvements to the music experience.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not using daylight savings.
Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were being displayed in the Navigation menu.
Fixed an issue where certain CIQ watchfaces were displaying the incorrect date.
Fixed an issue with backlight level when using Flashlight.
Fixed an issue with playlists not including all songs transferred.
Update first time tips related to music
Music related stability changes
Changes made to support manufacturing
Stability improvement.
Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.00:
Updated Music Player interface
Improved Music App Syncing: Syncing music downloads can now be done without plugging into a charger.
Improved Music App Auto-Syncing: Every time the watch is placed on a charger, music will be automatically refreshed.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash while using Garmin Pay.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the display length during a pool swim could show invalid values.
Fixed several CIQ 3.0 issues.
Added Galileo Support
Added Color Emojis
Various Bug Fixes
Translations Updates
Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:
Add female scheme support.
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.70:
CIQ 3.0 Support
Add Altimeter pages and manual calibration
Add text reply signature
Fixed issue related to adaptive training plans
Treadmill calibration improvements
Fixed several other minor issues
Translations Updates
Fixed music parsing issue
Fixed course name truncated issue
Other UI improvements and translation updates
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.40:
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.
Correct an issue where CIQ Apps were not properly deleted from device.
Correct an issue that could reset device if using specific text language files.
Updated Translations
Various Bug Fixes
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.
New Beta Feature! Extended Display will allow you to display your data screens on your Garmin Edge during a biking activity. Enable Extended Display mode on a supported Edge, and pair it to your watch as an Extended Display sensor.
Correct an issue that could reset the device if using audio prompts with specific audio files.
Correct an issue when reconnecting to paired headphones.
Updated Translations
Various Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that incorrect time unit on watch face.
Fixed an issue where unexpected TE could be detected for pool swim.
Fixed an issue where error message from CIQ APP could not be shown.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart at the end of certain workouts.
Various Bug Fixes and Improvement.
Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.20:
Correct issue that could cause rapid battery drain
Resting Heart Rate Improvements
Wifi improvements when searching for networks
CIQ improvements for Music Applications
New informational messaging during music download
Fix potential issue that could reset the device during an activity
Stability improvements
UI improvements
Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:
Improved preload music app usability.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:
Improve the system stability
Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:
Added Trail Run
Improved Floors Climbed Algorithm
Improved Absolute Elevation Calculation
Improved Rep Counting UI
Updated Translations
Changes to Support Factory
Numerous Other Fixes
Improve sensitivity of Garmin Pay
Improved iPASS UI
Numerous music related fixes.
Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:
Improve the connection performance with BT handsets.
Changes made from version to 2.40:
Various fixes and improvements related to music playback.
Various fixes and improvements related to music playback and UI.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.