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 11.00 to 12.30:
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.
Improved the accuracy and reliability of elevation data during activities.
Fixed InReach display verification.
Fixed issue where Recovery HR was displayed when there was no heart rate source.
Fixed rare issue where elevation would jump after starting an activity.
Fixed an issue where the device may seem unresponsive the next morning after updating software overnight.
Fix some UI issues.
Update translations.
Changes made from version 10.00 to 11.00:
Fix some UI issues
Update translations
Changes made from version 8.80 to 10.00:
Improve the user's experience about tide app.
Fix some UI issues in active page.
Update translations.
Changes made from version 8.70 to 8.80:
Fix a refresh issue of time page
Update translations
Improve the user's experience about demo mode
Changes made from version 7.10 to 8.70:
Fixed potential issue with silent updates.
Fixed wind direction in the Weather widget.
Fixed issue where heart rate sensor would stay on when watch is removed from wrist.
Improved reliability of bluetooth communication with smartphone.
Changes made from version 6.60 to 7.10:
Added support for inReach display verification, when using authentication.
Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Fixed Instinct Tactical default position format.
Fixed issue with Explore app where synced activities would be duplicated.
Fixed issue where alarms would not go off at the correct time after daylight savings time change.
Fixed potential issue where altimeter would reset to 0.
Fixed issue where the watch face steps chart would draw off the screen.
Fixed potential issue where low battery alerts would not display.
Fix a potential issue related with display of Location
Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.60:
Fixed potential issue where activities synced from other devices would display incorrect speed in activity history.
Fixed issue where stopwatch hot key would bring up phone settings.
Added Autorest setting for Pool Swim activity. (Settings > Activities & Apps > Pool Swim Settings > Autorest)
Added Swim Time data field for Pool Swim activity.
Added support for a "Silent" option to the Smart notifications Sounds alert settings. (Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > During Activity/Not During Activity > Sounds)
Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
Fixed issues where activity elevation chart would appear blank when viewing an activity in History or when doing a TracBack.
Fixed graphical glitch affecting the key lock icon.
Fixed issue where Strength activities were not displayed correctly in the Last Sport widget.
Support Explore China for Instinct ASIA
Changes made from version 5.70 to 6.20:
Fixed an issue where waypoint icons appeared as a black square on the map.
Made improvements to floors climbed tracking.
Fix some UI issues.
Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.70:
Added support for Argentina Standard Time in time zones widget.
Fixed issue where waypoint icons and straight line navigation track were not visible on map with black background.
Fix elevation error issue.
Fix floors climbed feature is not accurate (Need sensor hub 1.12).
Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.40:
Fix some UI issues
Fix stability issues
Changes made from version 4.00 to 5.20:
Explore Sync improvements.
Fixed possible crash on workout timer page.
Fixed issue with repeated 'on course' notifications.
Fixed issue where hourly alerts would not occur exactly on the hour.
Fixed issue with sunrise/sunset alerts not occurring at the correct time.
Fixed rare issue where Ski activities would not upload to Connect.
Fixed possible issue where saved locations would have the wrong default icon.
Fixed possible crash when repeatedly selecting a toggle menu item.
Fixed a crash that could occur when saving an activity.
Fix an UI issue in MyDay page.
Fix a potential issue about smart notification.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 4.00:
Explore Sync improvement
Fix potential crash on pair
Add beta support for Explore Sync active lines
Fix device stuck on Garmin logo
Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.20:
Fixed a potential issue with GPS distance not being reported correctly.
Fixed rare watch face refresh issue.
Improved system stability during rep counting activities.
Fixed rare issue where the watch face could fail to update the time.
Fixed personal record date getting cut off in history menu.
Floors climbed improvements.
Add support for demo mode
Fix potential elevation issue
Fix miscellaneous UI issues
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.90:
Added support for Moon Phase widget. Accessible from Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Moon Phase and Settings > Controls > Add New > Moon Phase.
Improved sync speed with Explore app.
Fixed an issue where the activity elevation plot would not update.
Fixed an issue where the map page would not draw the full screen.
Fixed an issue where the ascent remaining field on the future plot page was not visible.
Fixed an issue that could cause elevation to jump after starting an indoor activity.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
Explore sync fixes and improvements.
Made improvements to timer feature.
Fixed an issue where the barometer trend line always stayed flat.
Fixed an issue where the pool swim lengths data field would not update.
Added UTC offset to time zone setup menu.
Improved the quick timer setup.
Fixed an issue where the total length fields were not updating correctly during a pool swim.
Fixed an issue where the device was displaying the incorrect baro trend icon on the watchface.
Fixed an issue where the spelling for Ukrainian was incorrect, in the device language list.
Enhance the stability of the system.
Update translation files.
Fix issues syncing with Explore.
Fix RTC drift problem.
Fix garbled problem.
Fix UI issues with some pages.
Fix calculation problem about Cardio history summary.
Support for BIS E-label.
Support for altitude data checking.
Support for indented attributes of strings.
Changes made from version to 2.60:
Add area calculation app.
Add moon phase,sun position ,status and inverted watch face dial data field.
Add abnormal HR alert.
Fix UI issues in smart notification, alert and summary pages.
Fix issues syncing with Explore.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.