Updates & Downloads

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Forerunner_310XT software version 4.50

as of January 14, 2013

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(1.60 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.

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Change History

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.50:

• 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.

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.20:

• Resolved GPS acquisition issue.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:

• 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

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.70:

• IMPORTANT: 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.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Fixed crash that can occur during the setup wizard when selecting the French language.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Fixed an issue with the Recovery Heart Rate message that was causing a shut down in various languages. The Recovery Heart Rate message is displayed 2 minutes after stopping an activity.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Implemented support for speed zones. The user cannot view or edit on the device, but speed zones can be sent from Garmin Training Center 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

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.90:

• 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.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• 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.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:

• 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.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• 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 (Press the Mode and Up keys at the same time to turn on and off).
• 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.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Changes to support manufacturing.

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.

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