Updates & Downloads
Instinct software version 13.20
as of March 12, 2021
(3.00 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 12.20 to 13.20:
- Fixed a crash that can occur when saving an activity
- Fixed a lock up that can occur after removing from charge cable
- Various Explore Sync fixes and improvements
Changes made from version 11.00 to 12.20:
- 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.
Changes made from version 10.10 to 11.00:
- Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
- [Tactical] Added ZULU time zone option to time zones list.
Changes made from version 10.00 to 10.10:
- Fixed issue where some language files may be missing after installing a software update. (Use Garmin Express to reinstall the lost language files.)
Changes made from version 9.20 to 10.00:
- Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu.
- Added ability to delete and reinstall language files on device (Menu > Settings > System > Language).
- Made improvements to Alarms and Timers.
- Fixed potential crash during navigation.
- Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity.
- Fixed stress recording during Yoga activities.
- Fixed issue with Hourly Alert setting when accessed from SET menu.
- Fixed issue where map data field was not visible after using pan/zoom.
- Fixed rare issue with MGRS coordinate entry.
Changes made from version 8.70 to 9.20:
- Made improvements to Hunt and Fish activities.
- Made improvements to battery life estimates.
- Made improvements to Open Water Swimming.
- Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate was not being turned off when starting an Expedition activity.
- Fixed an issue where weather widget could show incorrect wind speed.
- Fixed an issue where non-GPS activities were displayed in the Navigation menu.
- Fixed potential issue where the “Go” option was missing when trying to navigate an activity.
- Fixed potential issue with True North compass mode.
- Fixed potential issue where leading 0 was missing on Set Time With GPS page.
- Fixed an issue where activities were not able to be selected from the list when accessed via Options Menu > Activities.
Changes made from version 7.20 to 8.70:
- 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 7.00 to 7.20:
- Fixed wind direction in the Weather widget.
- Fixed potential issue with silent updates.
Changes made from version 6.60 to 7.00:
- 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.
Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.60:
- Added Body Battery widget. (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Body Battery)
- Added low abnormal heart rate alert. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts > Low Alert)
- 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)
- Made improvements to altimeter calibration.
- - Added “During Activity” and “Not During Activity” auto calibration settings (Altimeter > Auto Cal.).
- - Added option to manually calibrate altimeter to DEM (Altimeter > Calibrate > Use DEM).
- Fixed potential issue where activities synced from other devices would display incorrect speed in activity history.
- Fixed rare issue where the watch could freeze during a Ski activity.
- Fixed graphical glitch affecting the key lock icon.
Changes made from version 5.70 to 6.10:
- Fixed an issue where waypoint icons appeared as a black square on the map.
- Made improvements to floors climbed tracking.
Changes made from version 5.50 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.
Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.50:
- Fixed an issue where the device wouldn't receive iOS notifications intermittently.
- Added additional localization support.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 5.10:
- 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.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 4.00:
- Explore Sync improvements.
- Fixed issue where estimated finish time data field was highly inaccurate.
- Fixed coordinate entry issue when using user grid.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
- Fixed a potential issue with GPS distance not being reported correctly.
- Fixed rare watch face refresh issue.
Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10:
- 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.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.80:
- Added support for Moon Phase widget. Accessible from Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Moon Phase and Settings > Controls > Add New > Moon Phase.
- Added UTC offset to time zone setup menu.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fixed an issue where the barometer trend line always stayed flat.
- Made improvements to timer feature.
- Explore sync fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.60:
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.