Updates & Downloads
GPS Chipset Type M5 (2957) software version 2.51 Beta
as of August 28, 2019
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- For any issues that you encounter please fill out the form included in the download and attach it to an email to
[email protected] (for Forerunner 935) or [email protected] (for Fenix 5S/5/5X, 5S/5/5X plus, Instinct). Please note that you may not get a response to the email unless we need more information on the issue you report.
- Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.
Change History
Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.51:
- Improved GPS performance for open water swim activity.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:
- Improve the positioning accuracy with QZSS support
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
- Improved overall GPS positional accuracy.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
- Fix satellite tracking issue in certain conditions.
Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:
- Improved overall GPS positional accuracy.
Installation Instructions
- Connect your Garmin product to your computer using the USB cable.
- Download and unzip GPSChipsetTypeM5_2957_251Beta.zip.
- Go to the GPS_006B295700_251_Beta\Wearables\RemoteSW folder.
- Copy the GUP2957.GCD file to the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of your device's internal storage drive.
- Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update, and wait for the update to finish.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.