Updates & Downloads

vivoactive software version 5.20

as of October 9, 2020

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(2.09 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 5.10 to 5.20:

Connect IQ Security Update

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Address integer overflow and bounds check vulnerabilities in CIQ virtual machine.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 5.00:

Support Connect IQ 1.4.6
Fixed an issue with gmail smart notifications archiving instead of dismissing
Fixed issue with many requests occurring with the calendar widget
Fixed issue where weather may request too frequently

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

Fix for pairing with Huawei phones

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.2
Fix recording of Foot Pod cadence in some sports
Fixed custom Time/Distance alert messages
Fix Interval Time data field selection in Swim activity
Prevent Step Goal banner dismissing prematurely
Prevent smart notification alerts while in Connect IQ Applications

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.3
Improved Pool Swim distance algorithm
Other minor fixes and improvements

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

Fixed issue with Android music controls

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.00:

Added support for Connect IQ 1.3
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher)
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Fixed issue with sleep detection

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:

Added support for manual sync request from Garmin Connect Mobile
Fixed issue with device settings sync after first time pairing
Turned off GPS when starting a Connect IQ app to allow the app to determine if GPS should be turned on
Added compatibility with golf maps containing hazards

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Updated Connect IQ to support version 1.2.6.
Improved Bluetooth synchronization.
Fixed a weather synchronization bug.
Improved screen refresh on some pages.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Fixed issue with delays in getting GPS fix introduced in 3.30.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Updated Connect IQ to support version 1.2
Fixed translation issues
Improved synchronization with Garmin Connect Mobile
Added menu option to control Bluetooth connected/disconnected alert, set alert to off by default.
Improved Bluetooth connection handling
Fixed a distance accumulation bug related to GPS
Fixed calorie calculation when swimming

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Improvements to the Alarm application to handle different time zones correctly.
Enhanced the vibration intensity of the Goal reached notification.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed a bug that prevented ConnectIQ object store from working consistently.
Fixed a layout issue that caused Golf Layups to get truncated in certain languages.
Improvements to extend battery life when using ConnectIQ watch faces.
Fixed a bug that caused weekday alarms to go off on weekends for some users in certain time zones.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK version 1.1.2
Added Smart Notifications Actions support. Users can now interact with the incoming notifications directly from the notification pop-ups or using the menu button within the notification widget. Users can also reject an incoming call from the device.
Added support for multiple alarms and the ability to have recurring alarms (weekday/weekends/daily).
Added support to let users have ConnectIQ watch faces even when in sleep mode.
Fixed a bug that caused certain devices to go back to the initial language set up pages even after a successful pairing attempt during the initial set up process.
Added an additional longer vibration setting.
Other bug fixes and enhancements to improve stability and battery life.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Fixed a bug that caused units to reset after the user reaches the daily step goal when using some ConnectIQ watch faces.
Fixed a bug that sometimes failed to force a Sync when the user opens the Garmin Connect Mobile application.
Added functionality to guard against accidentally exiting golf.
Improved general stability of golf application.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added new settings to control the intensity of vibrations
Added the ability to cache the most recently played Golf course and play it again without needing a phone connection
Fix an issue that caused long activities to not upload immediately
Added a new fireworks page to congratulate the user on achieving his daily step goal
More fixes to improve battery life and other minor improvements/bug fixes
Updated to ConnectIQ SDK 1.1.1

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Avoid unit shutdown/restart when an incorrect time is received from the phone.
Fix battery drain caused by poor Bluetooth reception.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Made further Improvements to ConnectIQ.
General bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Added ANT support for Connect IQ.
Added auto detection of starting hole in Golf Application.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Improved GPS accuracy when using the Golf application.
Updated vibration intensity for alerts and other notifications.
Bug fixes to improve the stability of the Calendar widget.
Other bug fixes and minor improvements.

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.