Updates & Downloads
Forerunner 45 software version 3.10
as of October 8, 2019
Serial Port
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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 3.00 to 3.10:
- Improved wrist heart rate performance.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when using the relaxation timer.
- Fixed an issue that causing lap distances displayed in the summary page after saving an activity to be incorrect.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the GPS software version to appear as â??0.00â?? in the About pages.
- General stability and performance improvements.
Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00:
- Fixed an issue that could result in a Server Error when attempting to edit Connect IQ watch face settings in the Connect IQ app.
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause the device to appear as if it could not be charged or powered on.
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.80:
- Added the ability to configure Start of Week. Go to System > Format > Start of Week to select among Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
- Moved Pace/Speed Preference settings to the new Format menu.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing Connect IQ in the Watch Face selection loop.
- Fixed an issue causing some pace alerts to not be displayed on the device when adding them on Garmin Connect.
- General performance and stability improvements.
Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:
- Enabled phone position injection to improve GPS fix times after moving long distances.
- Improved battery life when using analog watch faces.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent Metric units from being applied when setting up the device through Garmin Connect Mobile.
- Fixed an issue that could cause pace alert values to be inaccurate during workout steps with a pace target.
- Fixed an issue that could end an activity in progress when canceling assistance after an incident is detected.
- Fixed a possible shutdown that could occur when multiple workouts are scheduled for the same day.
- Fixed an issue preventing smart notification alerts from being shown when set to Phone and Texts Only.
- Fixed an issue preventing tones from being played for run/walk alerts.
- Fixed an issue preventing some pace audio prompts from being played.
- Fixed a rare issue that could prevent smart notifications from being displayed after an iOS device reboot.
- General stability improvements.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.50:
- Added Live Event Sharing. This allows you to send message to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates. Note: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Androidâ?¢ smartphone.
- Fixed an issue preventing Croatian (Hrvatski) from being selected as the System language.
- Fixed an issue that could cause crashes during workouts.
- Fixed an issue that could cause an incorrect time to be shown on analog faces while in 24-hour mode.
- Fixed an issue that could cause smart notifications to appear with Do Not Disturb enabled.
- Fixed an issue that could cause weekly miles to be calculated incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue causing some emergency contact information to not be displayed in Safety > Emergency Contacts.
- Fixed an issue that could cause workouts to enable GPS when done with activity profiles that have GPS turned off (for example, Treadmill).
- General performance and stability improvements.