Updates & Downloads
Instinct Solar software version 16.00
as of October 7, 2021
(3.19 MB)
Notes:
- System Requirements: Windows 7 SP1 or newer; Mac OSX 10.11 or newer.
- 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 15.40 to 16.00:
- Fixed potential issue where reps would not be recorded in Strength activity.
- [Surf] Improved GPS performance in Surf activities.
Changes made from version 15.10 to 15.40:
- Fixed map issue where navigation line appeared to be fragmented.
- Fixed issue where low battery alert could appear after disconnecting the watch from a computer.
Changes made from version 14.40 to 15.10:
- Made improvements to DogTrack widget.
- Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device.
- Fixed potential issue where alarms enabled in GCM would not be enabled on device.
- Fixed potential issue where workout step names would not display.
- Fixed potential issue where Pulse Ox widget would be unable to get a reading. (Requires Sensor Hub 6.01)
- Fixed possible issue where watch would restart after powering down.
Changes made from version 13.20 to 14.40:
- Fixed issue where device could randomly freeze and become unresponsive.
- Fixed course navigation issue where the course would not be found again after going off-course.
- Fixed potential compass performance issue.
- Fixed possible crash when syncing with Explore App.
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.
- Made improvements to Pulse Ox widget.
- [Surf] Improved tide prediction accuracy for North America locations.
- [Surf] Fixed potential issue where watch face tide chart would be blank.
Changes made from version 10.10 to 11.00:
- Added support for automatically disabling battery saver once the device is above 80% charge.
- Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
- Fixed crash when using lap key in Hunt activities.
- [Surf] Fixed issue where tide chart field on watch face could show incorrect next tide time.
- [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.)
- Fixed issue where WHR sensor would stay on in swimming activities when “While Swimming” setting was Off.
- [Surf] Fixed various issues in Tides app.
Changes made from version 9.40 to 10.00:
- Added support for viewing battery percentage in main menu.
- 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).
- 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 datafield was not visible after using pan/zoom.
- Fixed issue with Sleep Pulse Ox setting when accessed from the Activity Tracking menu.
- Fixed possible crash and reboot when powering down.
- Made improvements to Alarms and Timers.
- Made improvements to Solar Intensity chart to indicate periods where solar charging is disabled while the battery is full.
- [Tactical] Fixed issue with Jumpmaster setup.
- [Surf] Brought in Surf improvements.
Changes made from version 9.30 to 9.40:
- Fixed potential crash during language selection.
Changes made from version 9.20 to 9.30:
- Fixed an issue where GPS update files would not be deleted from file system after installation.
Changes made from version 7.20 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.
- [Surf only] Updated the data Surf field defaults to include GPS.
- [Surf only] Updated the Surf activity start flow to try and acquire a GPS fix before starting the activity.
- [Surf only] Added support for a wave summary page to Surf activity summary. (Last Surf widget > Start > Waves)
- [Surf only] Fixed issues with configuring data screens in the Surf activity.
- [Surf only] Improved wave detection in the Surf activity.
- [Surf only] Fixed issue where the Altimeter widget would show spikes in the graph after surfing.