Updates & Downloads

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MARQ Golfer software version 20.50

as of February 21, 2022

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(13.87 MB)

Notes:

• System Requirements: Windows 7 SP1 or newer; Mac OSX 10.11 or newer.
• 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.

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Change History

Changes made from version 20.30 to 20.50:

• Updated the software update process to allow the user to defer the installation. This replaces the automatic install during the user's sleep window.
• Improved robustness of nightly altitude calibration.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would freeze when starting a round of golf.
• Fixed issue that could cause altitude graph to flatline.
• Fixed issue that would cause device shutdown when editing HIIT data fields.
• Fixed issue where the device would create empty golf scorecards.
• Fixed issue where the activity timer could be enabled on the Map-App.

Changes made from version 19.20 to 20.30:

• Added ability to turn off recording an activity during a golf round.
• Added an alert to notify user when battery is critically low during a music sync.
• Added HRV Support from chest strap for Yoga and breathwork.
• Added pop-up to Pulse Ox Measuring feature if the device detects too much movement and cannot get an accurate measurement.
• Added support for new biking activity profiles: eBike, eMTB, Cyclocross, Gravel Bike, Bike Commute, Bike Tour, and Road Bike.
• Added support for the HIIT activity profile and workouts.
• Added support for the Pickleball profile.
• Added support for the Padel profile.
• Added support for the snowshoe activity profile.
• Added support for the tennis activity profile.
• Added new tips to indicate which activities support Incident detection.
• Improved Explore Sync app waypoint load times.
• Improved Lactate Threshold and Altitude Acclimation algorithms.
• Improved measurement loading UI when taking an SpO2 measurement.
• Update the altimeter’s auto calibration to be either be “On” or “Nightly”. Setting to “On” will set the device to periodically calibrate altitude throughout the day. Setting to “Nightly” will set the device to calibrate altitude at night and before the start of an activity.
• Fixed issue with alarms intermittently not going off when the device is set in Max. Battery Mode.
• Fixed display issues on the device after navigating to a point initiated by the Garmin Explore App.
• Fixed issue where selecting a single point on a map that contained multiple items would not display the items properly.
• Fixed issue that would corrupt open water swim activity files.
• Fixed issue where PacePro bands would not be recognized by the device.
• Fixed issue with activities reporting incorrect Activity Calories and Training Effect data.

Changes made from version 16.70 to 19.20:

• New Adventure Race activity: This new activity prevents use of GPS data fields for navigation, allowing the watch to be used in adventure racing and orienteering races where GPS devices are not allowed.
• Added new workout animations which can be updated with Express or a Wifi sync.
• 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.
• Added sleep tracking widget with sleep score and insights by Firstbeat AnalyticsTM.
• Added metabolic calories into the total calories reported in the calories data field and recorded in the activity file.
• Added setting to enable/disable workout audio prompts.
• Automatically disable Battery Saver when battery sufficiently charged.
• Updated workout audio prompts for hundredths distance precision.
• Updated Intensity Minutes determinations to align with guidance from CDC.
• Improved feedback on stress level readings.
• Improved calorie calculations for activities using a power meter.
• Improved results for daily Body Battery calculations.
• Improved visibility of Climb Pro alert page.
• Improved power meter calibration and settings.
• Improved Body Battery estimation when the device is powered off for a long period of time.
• Fixed issue where compass would become unresponsive during SUP activities.
• Fixed issue with manual time setup during initial setup.
• Fixed display issues when editing data field layouts.
• Fixed issue where recovery sets would not be properly displayed during workouts.
• Fixed issue where a Suggested Workout could draw with a nearly blank diagram.
• Fixed issue with editing data screens for Ultra Run app.
• Fixed text truncation issues when calibrating altimeter or barometer for some languages.
• Fixed issue with default FTP value for XC Ski.
• Fixed issue with distance to green layout while using 'Big Numbers' mode in golf activity profile.
• Fixed potential device shutdown while using ClimbPro.
• Fixed an issue where some training metrics were not updated after downloading stored heart rate from a capable chest strap.
• Fixed issue where the LAP key may not advance workout step.
• Fixed issue where Treadmill distance/pace would not record if watch was also connected to another nearby training device.
• Connect IQ improvements and bug fixes.
• Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 15.20 to 16.70:

• Added step counting to backcountry ski ascents.
• Improved functionality of navigation features with Garmin Explore.
• Improved altimeter auto calibration during activities for MARQ and fenix 6 Pro devices.
• Improved power meter calibration and settings.
• Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive.
• Fixed issue where podcasts may not display correctly on device.
• Fixed incorrect translation within “Suggested Workouts” when language set to Czech.
• Fixed potential crash when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote
• Fixed issue with wrong activity types shown when syncing with Garmin Explore.
• Fixed distance and time values for tracks/routes synced from Garmin Explore.
• Fixed issue with watch face labels missing when using certain languages.
• Fixed potential crash when starting a golf round on a nine-hole course.
• Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device.
• Fixed backlight behavior during sleep periods.
• Fixed issue with backlight not respecting device settings when entering power controls page.
• Fixed issue with gestures turning on backlight while Do Not Disturb enabled.
• Fixed potential crash during power up.
• Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.

Changes made from version 13.10 to 15.20:

• Added support for a new activity profile, 'Ultra Run,' which allows for tracking rest periods during a running activity.
• Added support for ClimbPro enhancements, which allows one to view descents and filter out flat sections during the course or route.
• Improved the accuracy and reliability of altitude data.
• Made improvements for Explore Navigation Sync.
• Made improvements for post activity sensor software updates.
• Fixed an issue with bluetooth headset connectivity during activity.
• Fixed an issue where incorrect stroke data was being reported for certain indoor activities after connecting to an indoor trainer.
• Fixed an issue where the device may appear to be frozen while downloading messages from an inReach mini.
• Fixed an issue where certain data fields were not being displayed in nautical units for marine activities (MARQ Captain only.)
• Fixed an issue where the device was not recovering as expected after being off-course during navigation.
• Fixed an issue where the heart rate graph may intermittently display a flat line during an activity.
• Regatta timer hotkey (MARQ Captian) now redirects to Sail Race activity.
• Fixed an issue where course elevation profile was lost when selecting to do course in reverse.
• Fixed an issue where saving current location may use nearest road as saved position.
• Fixed an issue where hotkeys stop working after accessing music volume page.
• Fixed an issue with Intensity Factor not showing correct data.
• Fixed an issue where Music widget glance may show invalid time remaining.
• Fixed an issue where device may freeze on Garmin Pay screen.
• Fixed an issue where sleep times may not match times reported in Garmin Connect.
• Fixed an issue where average speed during a Surf activity may be higher than the max speed intermittently.

Changes made from version 12.20 to 13.10:

• Added support for Explore Navigation Sync, where one can select lines, waypoints or generic points on the map within the Explore app and start navigating on device.
• Added support for sport specific power zones. One can now setup their power zones for XC Ski separately from that of Cycling. (Menu > User Profile > Power Zones)
• Added support for displaying metrics from an indoor rowing machine that supports the ANT FE-C profile (e.g. Concept 2 with the PM5 module). This includes new fields for the Indoor Rowing app: Distance, Pace, Power, and Stroke Distance.
• Added support for an updated software update flow for ANT sensors, where the user will be prompted once they have completed the activity.
• Added support for descriptive Varia error messages.
• Fixed an issue impacting updates to features like VO2 max and Training Status.
• Fixed an issue with Sail Race tack assist. (MARQ Captain only.)
• Fixed an issue where the device could crash when connected to a HRM Pro with an active Livetrack session and accessing Ski activity profiles.
• Fixed an issue where certain CIQ elements could not be uninstalled via Express.
• Fixed an issue where the device may fail to load a considerably long activity through the history menu.
• Fixed an issue with setting up elevation alerts at higher elevations.
• Fixed an issue in the paring flow where the device could return to the 'Pair with Phone?' page instead of moving forward.
• Fixed an issue where customers with high resting heart rate would intermittently not accrue intensity minutes.
• Fixed an issue where the device was not recording position data when racing against a downloaded course.
• Fixed an issue where Daily Suggested Workouts were still present on the calendar after disabling DSW prompts.
• Improved the reliability of ephemeris downloads.
• Improved the presentation of information for alarms and timers.
• Improved the scaling of lines when zooming in/out on the map.
• Made several improvements for Sleep.
• Made several improvements for Indoor Climb.
• Made several improvements for daily suggested workouts.
• Made several improvements for Livetrack.

Changes made from version 11.10 to 12.20:

• Added support for Daily Suggested Workouts, which are recommended based on previous activities. One can disable this from activity settings. (Run/Bike > Menu > Training > Workouts > Today's Suggestion.)
• Added support for the Track Run activity, which allows one to record outdoor track data including distance in meters and lap splits on a standard shape 400m track.
• Added support for Improved Recovery Time, which takes users stress, sleep, relaxation and physical activity in consideration.
• Added support for configuring non-zero power averaging for Biking activities. (Activity Settings > Power Averaging)
• Added support for configuring backlight settings during the sleep window. (Settings > System > Backlight > During Sleep.)
• Added support for training and breathwork workout categories to properly handle launching workouts from calendar view and prompting yoga, strength, cardio, breathing, and pilates workouts.
• Added Training Status explanation tip in the Training Status widget.
• Added support for displaying the map scale when panning/zooming the map.
• Fixed an issue where the ‘Navigation’ hotkey was not working as expected for certain use cases.
• Fixed an issue with the wind speed data field on watch face.
• Fixed an issue where open water swim activities were capturing an erroneous position in the track log.
• Fixed an issue where the device would fail to load the elevation plot when navigating to a POI.
• Fixed an issue where the elevation plot would intermittently get doubled while navigating.
• Fixed an issue where expired weather data was being displayed on the watchface.
• Fixed an issue where time in zones information could be incorrect for pool swim activities.
• Fixed potential GPS communication problems. (Requires GPS v4.60)
• Improved the pairing experience for Bike lights/radar.
• Improved compass smoothness.
• Improved poor wrist HR detection which will lead to more accurate VO2 Max and Performance Condition estimates.
• Updated the Clocks list layout and icons.

Changes made from version 10.10 to 11.10:

• Added additional options to Live Event Sharing. Triggers added for Every Mile and Transitions (allowing for multi-sport use)
• Added the Pause Training Status feature. Allows the user to suppress some training status feedback phrases and trends. Access the options from the Training Status widget menu or within Garmin Connect.
• Added support for displaying courses to viewers of user's LiveTrack sessions.
• Added support for FE-C and Smart Trainer control. See options in Bike Indoor activity.
• Added support for configuring map settings during an Expedition activity.
• Added support for battery hours remaining as a data field option.
• Added support for displaying running and cycling VO2 Max for a multisport activity when applicable.
• Added support for canceling a route when in simple tracking mode for Indoor Climb.
• Improved Bluetooth stability and reliability.
• Improved the music experience on device.
• Fixed an issue where summary activities (sync’ed from another device) were showing up in the list of navigable activities.
• Fixed an issue where smart notifications received in quick succession would not populate its options correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the device would fail to save an activity and the progress spinner would spin indefinitely.
• Fixed an issue with the user interface of the alarm page.

Changes made from version 9.00 to 10.10:

• Added support for on device sleep. (Requires Sensor Hub 7.11)
• Added support for Surf activity.
• Added support for Altitude Acclimation widget. (Menu > Widgets > Edit > Add > Alt. Acclimation)
• Added support for Bilster Berg race track on MARQ Driver.
• Golf: Added support for golf tournament UI.
• Golf: Added support for 9+9 round, where the user can select a teebox for both courses.
• Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu.
• Added support for the Steps data field.
• Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
• Made improvements to the MARQ American Magic watchface.
• Made several improvements to Indoor Climb.
• Improved data reliability for the weather widget.
• Improved the visibility for inReach and Dogtrack by allowing one to pair to them through the sensors menu and automatically removing the widgets once the sensor is removed.
• Updated the user interface for several widgets.
• Fixed an intermittent issue with map load times and map responsiveness.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Around Me' search would not complete intermittently.
• Fixed an issue where playlists with Cyrillic characters would not display correctly on device.
• Fixed an issue where alarm labels were not being translated.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where the weather widget would fail to load data when connected to an iOS device.