Updates & Downloads
Venu 2S software version 12.05 Beta
as of December 19, 2022
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- If you see any issues send an email to [email protected]
Please indicate the following:
Your Venu variant (Venu 2 or Venu 2S)
Software version
GCM version
Android or iOS
- 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 11.16 to 12.05:
- Altimeter calibration improvements
- ANT+ improvements
- Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements
- Added the ability to set Gender to Unspecified
- Fixed a bug where multiple workout groups could get skipped
Changes made from version 11.06 to 11.08:
- Fixed issue where the calendar could show 0 on the watch face
- Fixed issue when first displaying live watch face
Changes made from version 10.22 to 11.06:
- Fixed an issue where always on display reenables after turning it off
- Fixed an issue with default values on activity alerts
- Fixed an issue with scroll bars not updating on watchface edit
- Fixed an issue where the device won't go into pairing after tapping 'Pair Phone' on power up
- Fixed an issue where battery drain could occur when entering the sleep window
- Fixed an issue where countdowns were missing on activity alerts
- Fixed an issue where the device would freeze after updating Hydration during a active activity
- Added the ability to toggle 'Record Activity' while in an active golf activity
- Added multiple codepoint emoji support
- Added the ability for Connect IQ apps to receive right swipes
- Added disc golf activity
- Made additional translation improvements
Changes made from version 9.17 to 10.12:
- Fixed a bug where a WiFi download could cause a crash
- Fixed a bug where a crash could occur when ending a strength workout on a jog step
- Fixed a bug that could cause high battery drain
Changes made from version 8.11 to 9.17:
- Added new sport profiles for Tennis, Snowshoeing, Pickleball, and Padel
- Added support for syncing step goal streak with Garmin Connect
- Added support for syncing resting heart rate across devices
- Added Run/Walk/Idle detection to the activity summary page for running sports
- Fixed an issue where invalid distances could be shown on the golf front-middle-back page
- Improved the user experience for incident detect and assistance
- Improved a variety of aspects with sleep detection
Changes made from version 5.38 to 8.05:
- Removed WEP Wi-Fi network support
- Added press and hold on watch face complications to open detailed view
- Added Connect IQ System 5 support
- Improved display backlight performance
- Sleep, watch face, and workout improvements
- Stability and UI improvements
Installation Instructions
- Connect your Venu 2S to your computer using the USB cable.
- Download and unzip venu2s_1205Beta.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_1116.GCD file in the \GARMIN folder. Rename GUPDATE_1116.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.