Updates & Downloads

VIRB software version 4.00

as of February 27, 2015

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(51.91 MB)

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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 3.90 to 4.00:

Added support for acceleration greater than 4g
Added support for mobile app improvements
Fixed issue with losing GPX logs when taking a photo while recording video
Fixed issue with missing accelerometer calibrations causing bad acceleration data to be recorded
Fixed some translations
Fixed several issues that could cause the camera to crash

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

Added 15, 20, and 25 second photo timer options
Improvements to better synchronize overlay data with video
Fixed issue with basic units that showed the year as 2013
Fixed issue with reverting to internal microphone after reboot

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

Fixed issue with slow boot-to-record times when using non-English languages
Remember A/V cable preferences across power cycles

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.70:

Added live streaming of viewfinder over Composite Video cable
Added support for PAL video modes (SETUP > VIDEO > Format > PAL)
Elite Only: Improved Mode presentation when Wi-Fi is enabled
Elite Only: Fixed issue with temperature sensor data
Elite Only: Fixed issue with auto-record when card is full

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Elite Only: Added support for ANT+ power meters

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.10:

Enables support for smartphone app - available now on the App Store and Google Play Store
Fixes potential lock up during video playback
Fixes potential crash when inserting HDMI cable
Fixes potential lock up when powering off
Elite Only: Adds support for more ANT cadence sensors
Elite Only: Fixes bug in accelerometer recordings when set to 'This Side Down'

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.80:

Improved software reliability
Improved photo capture performance
Fixed intermittent issue with entering mass storage
Elite Only: Improved ANT sensor stability
Elite Only: Fixed issue with Daylight Savings Time

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

Note: Your VIRB will update the next time it is powered on. Do not power off while green light is flashing.
Improves Video Quality

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.