Updates & Downloads
vivoactive 4 software version 5.01 Beta
as of August 19, 2020
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- 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 5.00 to 5.01:
- Improved Bluetooth robustness
Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.53:
- Increased version number to allow testing with new Bluetooth firmware
Installation Instructions
- Connect your vivoactive 4 to your computer using the USB cable.
- Download and unzip vivoactive4_501Beta.zip. Place the GUPDATE.GCD file into the \GARMIN directory of the device.
- Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the watch, and wait for the update to finish.
- If you would like to revert to the last public release software, place the GUPDATE_500.GCD file in the \GARMIN folder. Rename GUPDATE_500.GCD to GUPDATE.GCD before disconnecting your device. NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.