Updates & Downloads

Forerunner 620 software version 3.30

as of March 27, 2015

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(1.04 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 3.20 to 3.30:

Improve HRM-Run update reliability.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Fixed issue that could cause running dynamics data dropouts.
Improved reliability of downloading large files over Wi-Fi.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Added support for updating the HRM Run firmware from the Forerunner 620.
Added a sensor details page to the Heart Rate menu to allow for viewing of the HRM Run firmware version and battery status.
Improved the instantaneous pace filter.
Improved the foot pod auto calibration algorithm.
Updated translations.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to randomly reset during an activity when connected to the heart rate monitor.
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to reset while doing a user-defined workout.
Fixed an issue with auto calibration of bike wheel size.
Changed the normal/extended timeout setting to be activity profile specific.
Fixed an issue with cadence alert ranges for the cycling profile.
Fixed various minor issues.
Updated translations.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Fixed an issue where incorrect pace/speed smoothing could be applied during certain activities.
Changes to support manufacturing.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added support for run, race, and ride activity profiles to allow customized settings for training runs, races, and bicycle rides.
Added support for speed/cadence, speed only, and cadence only sensors for cycling activities.
Added a shortcut menu to change activity profiles via a press and hold on the home screen.
Added support for configuring a second data field on the lap banner.
Added support for automatic calibration of the foot pod by GPS.
Changed alerts during running workouts to be based on lap pace/speed rather than instantaneous pace/speed.
Fixed an issue where Auto Pause could fail to work correctly when using a custom pace/speed setting.
Fixed an issue where distance could fail to accumulate during an activity.
Updated translations.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed issue that could cause watch to stop recording distance.
Fixed issue that could cause Wi-Fi downloads of predicted satellite data to fail.
Made other minor improvements to Wi-Fi performance.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Enable operation of WIFI channels 12 and 13 by region.
Corrected WIFI communication errors on certain networks.
Corrected issued with GPS failing to update when GPS is disabled.
Various minor fixes.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

Added feature to allow the CONNECT key to wake the device and start a Wi-Fi transfer.
Fixed issue where running dynamics data could drop out during an activity.
Fixed issue where the reported battery capacity could be inaccurate.
Improvements to indoor distance and pace calculations.
Fixed issue related to the recovery adviser feature not displaying properly.
Improvements to the interaction between foot pod and GPS.
Fixed issue with resetting totals not working correctly.
Added feature to inform the user when returning to the target range of a workout step.
Fixed various issues with smartphone connectivity and the LiveTrack feature.
Fixed issue with running workouts contained in triathlon/mixed sport schedules not being retained on the device.
Fixed several other minor issues.
Updated translations.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Fixed an issue where the watch could still display UTC for time of day after acquiring a GPS fix, regardless of the user's current time zone.
Disabled Wi-Fi auto upload attempts while the device is charging to prevent a potential issue which could drain the battery.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.