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Change History
Changes made from version 8.70 to 9.40:
Improved Bluetooth connectivity with Huawei phones.
Fixed an issue where smart notifications would not work intermittently, after a power cycle.
Fixed an issue where one could not set the wheel size to a value less than 100mm when working with a trainer.
Fixed a potential issue where speed spikes were reported during certain activities.
Fixed an issue where courses created on Garmin Connect were losing course points, after being transferred to the watch.
Fixed a potential issue where intensity minutes being logged during certain activities were too high.
Fixed a potential issue where calories being reported during daily use was too high.
Fixed an issue where the option to 'View Runs' was available in the main menu outside of a Ski/Board activity.
Fixed an issue where the tempe sensor was missing device information on the about page.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device might crash around midnight.
Changes made from version 8.40 to 8.70:
Added support for persistent sensor history data. Altimeter, Barometer and Heart Rate history graphs should now retain data after power cycling the device. The barometer history data should also be retained while switching between different plot scales.
Added support for communication with a VIRB 360. Also, added support for new VIRB remote commands like Sleep and Wakeup.
Added support for logging Heart rate range information along with time in corresponding zones to activity FIT files, which allows for displaying this information on Garmin Connect Web.
Fixed an issue where a failed WIFI sync after an activity could cause the Run Cadence to be invalid on the subsequent activity.
Fixed an issue where a '?' was being displayed on the turn direction page while navigating a course.
Fixed an issue where Total Descent on the Ski data page was not respecting the system elevation units.
Fixed an issue where certain characters on the watchface were getting clipped for some languages.
Fixed an issue where the month information on the watchface was using an incorrect glyph in Russian.
Fixed an issue with executing custom interval bike workouts on device.
Fixed an issue with the 'Distance per stroke' data field for paddle sports.
Fixed an issue where the random seconds style for a digital watchface would only update for the top half of the screen. (Requires Display 3.70)
Made several bug fixes and code improvements with ConnectIQ.
Fixed an issue where altimeter doesn't update in watch mode if Activity Tracking is disabled.
Fixed a potential issue where some title strings were unable to be completely displayed in heart rate widget and ABC widget.
Fixed a potential issue where total calories was unable to be displayed in activity summary page.
Changes made from version 8.30 to 8.40:
Added support for course loading tips
Fixed a potential issue that golf activity was unable to be successfully started occasionally
Fixed a potential issue that activity track was unable to be reviewed in map page occasionally
Fixed a potential UI display issue of analog watch face
Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.30:
Improved the accuracy of step counting while walking fast.
Fixed an issue, where cadence settings in a workout were cut by half after being transferred to the device.
Fixed an issue, where the stride length average was not being calculated correctly.
Fixed a potential issue, where the device could crash if one were to change the dog tracker settings while an asset search was active.
Fixed a potential issue, where one might see a large descent value when starting a Ski activity.
Fixed an issue, where step goal updates on the Garmin Connect Mobile App were not syncing with device right away.
Fixed a potential issue, where the device might lock up when in a XC Ski activity, Row or other paddling activities.
Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.20:
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.4.
Fixed an issue where the activity summary information being displayed to the user was incorrect, immediately after a sync.
Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.00:
Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.4
Added support for LiveTrack Auto Start. Once enabled on the Garmin Connect Mobile app (More > LiveTrack), the LiveTrack session will be automatically started when the user begins an activity.
Improved the app settings editing experience.
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max was not being generated for certain users living close to sea level.
Fixed a potential issue where the users calories could drop to 0 during an activity.
Fixed a potential issue where users VO2 max and Performance Condition values were getting affected with non-Run and Bike activities. (Ex: Walk, Hike, SUP etc.)
Fixed a potential issue where the Virtual Partner pace could change during a multisport activity.
Fixed a potential issue where track log is not shown in Garmin Connect.
Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.80:
Fixed issue preventing automatic Foot Pod calibration
Fixed potential issue with missing app settings for the current app
Fixed potential issue with Virtual Partner paces changing during a multisport activity
Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.3
Improved Heart Rate consistency on the Heart Rate history widget
Improved the app settings editing experience
Fixed a UI issue on the golf course list page
Fixed an issue where Garmin Connect Mobile was displaying very high Intensity Minutes values
Fixed potential issue where users were prompted to format their mass storage when connecting the devices to PC.
Fixed an issue where users were unable to delete the CIQ App generated by FaceIt through GCM.
Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.60:
Added support for 'Find My Watch'. (Garmin Connect Mobile App > More > Garmin Devices > Connected Device > Find My Device)
Added support for VIRB Ultra 30.
Improved support for the new Garmin Face-It mobile app, enabling creation of a Connect IQ watch face with a photo.
Improved the warning alert for the last length of a swim workout.
Improved the usability of the DogTrack widget.
Improved the Last Swim widget to display pace for open water swim activities.
Fixed a potential issue where intensity minutes would reset at midnight.
Fixed an issue where the units on the DogTrack widget were not in sync with the system unit settings.
Fixed an issue where the sport weekly and monthly total list items were getting highlighted even though they are not selectable.
Fixed a potential issue with writing developer data through apps that support the Connect IQ 1.3 SDK.
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
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.
Added support for the dog tracker widget. (Settings > Widgets > DogTrack)
Improved the accuracy of pace data for paddle sports.
Improved how sleep movement could impact intensity minutes calculations.
Improved the responsiveness of floors climbed data.
Fixed potential issues with golf scorecards and summary information.
Fixed an issue with the intensity minutes widget potentially showing dashes for high intensity minute values.
Fixed a potential issue with access to navigation while running a Connect IQ app.
Fixed a potential issue with access to app settings while running a Connect IQ app.
Fixed a potential issue with the backlight failing to turn on when using the LIGHT key.
Fixed an issue where calorie data was not being recorded correctly on a subsequent activity, after using an HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
Fixed a potential issue with swim workouts.
Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.20:
Added support for accessing other data screens while in a swim workout rest interval.
Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim.
Improved Auto Lock behavior to avoid locking while in use.
Improved the reliability of foot pod calibration.
Improved ETA and ETE estimates when navigating a course.
Improved label and background consistency across all widgets.
Fixed an issue where Project Waypoint was not using the system setting for bearing units. (Settings > Sensors > Compass > Display)
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold estimates were being used incorrectly with Trail Run activities.
Fixed an issue where distance data fields for SUP were using incorrect precision and units.
Fixed a potential issue with high battery drain in watch mode.
Fixed a potential issue where the user was not given a warning alert on the last length of a swim workout.
Fixed a potential issue where certain multisport profiles were not available in the app list when navigating a course.
Fixed a potential display issue with one of the analog watch faces. (Requires Display update 3.50)
Changes made from version 6.90 to 7.00:
Added support for CIQ SDK 1.2.6.
Added support for Achievements. (Summary of personal records available after an activity is saved, and while still on the saved activity summary page.)
Added support to turn off activity monitoring Goal Alerts. (Settings > Activity Monitoring > Goal Alert)
Added support for post activity download of Heart Rate data from HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim sensors. (History > Activity > Download Heart Rate)
Added support to calibrate altimeter at extreme altitudes.
Added floors climbed history to the steps widget.
Added the heading bug to the elevation plot page.
Added support for saving a waypoint from the Dual Grid page.
Added support for displaying status of GPS EPO data to the About page. (Settings > System > About > Scroll to the EPO Status Page, Note: downloaded EPO data will not always be stored on the device file system)
Added support for viewing more than 100 Saved Locations on the device.
Added support for Walk App (Settings > Apps > Walk).
Added support for Swimrun App (Settings > Apps > Swimrun).
Added additional backlight settings: a 4 second timeout and a 5% backlight level.
Improved distance scrolling on the Project Waypoint page.
Improved Bluetooth to phone connection reliability. (Requires BLE/ANT FW 3.50)
Improved auto zoom during waypoint navigation.
Improved the readability of golf course names on the golf course list page.
Improved accuracy of floors climbed data.
Fixed a potential issue where Intensity Minutes were not being calculated correctly for devices paired with a Heart Rate sensor.
Fixed an issue where the Auto Scroll setting was not available for paddle sports activity profiles.
Fixed a potential issue with Timer alarms not working as expected if Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could crash when saving a swim activity with HRM Tri data.
Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.90:
Added support for Elevation Plot navigation data screen (Settings > Navigation > Data Screens > Elevation Plot). Note: this screen should give a 'glanceable' indication of effort remaining along the course being navigated. It shows completed (in green) and future (in blue, if available in the course) altitude data plotted over the distance of the navigation. Ascent fields are also displayed for current accumulation and the amount remaining to destination. Plan your next adventure using the Course creation tool at garminconnect.com!
Added support for reviewing elevation history for an activity. (History > Activities > Choose an activity > Elevation Plot. The data field represents total ascent for the activity.)
Added support for Auto Lock. (Settings > System > Auto Lock)
Added support for configuring Wi-Fi as a Hot Key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys > Choose a key > Wi-Fi)
Improved the colors used for sensor bar status icons.
Improved the accuracy of floors climbed data.
Fixed an issue where paddle sport activities could not be used for workouts that were classified as 'Other' on Garmin Connect.
Fixed a potential issue where one could not change the crank length of a third party power meter.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could fail to calculate HARP for a HALO jump.
Fixed a potential issue where par and bogey information on golf summary could be incorrect.
Fixed a potential issue where a users current CIQ watch face could change, if they had multiple CIQ watch faces and were upgrading from a software version before 6.50.
Fixed a potential issue where certain widgets could disappear from the widget loop after a software update.
Fixed a potential issue where Foot Pod was being used as a distance source in Bike Indoor activities.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.2.
Added Intensity Minutes widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: requires a connection to a Heart Rate Strap to accrue Vigorous minutes.
Restored support for the (optional) manual entry of Sleep mode (Settings > Activity Tracking).
Added support for 'Auto Do Not Disturb'. (Power Menu > Do Not Disturb > Sleep Time) Sleep and wake up times can be setup through Garmin Connect Mobile.
Added support for Speed/Pace and Heart Rate audio prompts. (Requires Garmin Connect Mobile App app version 3.2.1, select More > Settings > Device > Audio Prompts to configure)
Improved list of app activities shown during navigation and interval training.
Fixed an issue where users were seeing auto lap information during swim activities.
Fixed potential issue with battery drain when using Analog watch faces. (Requires display update 3.20)
Fixed a potential issue with display of day/month on the watch face. (Requires display update 3.20)
Fixed a potential issue with the back light coming on for Smart Notifications, after placing the watch in 'Do Not Disturb' mode.
Fixed a potential issue with the vibration setting getting affected after a software update.
Fix issue of unit deleting CIQ items incorrectly after CIQ APP upgrading.
Fix a potential freeze issue in notification summary page.
Fix 'Press START' hint text display incorrectly issue before starting activity.
Fix an abnormal behavior in golf activity if BT was disconnected with iPhone.
Fix a display issue in golf scorecard summary page.
Fix an UI issue in target status page.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.