Updates & Downloads

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Forerunner 920XT software version 9.90

as of November 28, 2018

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(2.09 MB)

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.

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Change History

Changes made from version 9.80 to 9.90:

• Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.

Changes made from version 9.70 to 9.80:

• Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.5.
• Minor improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.
• Improved the behavior of syncing steps to Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixed an issue where changing the step goal on Garmin Connect Mobile may not always update on the watch.
• Fixed an issue in which scheduled workouts could appear on the wrong day on the training calendar in some time zones.
• Fixed an issue in which smart notifications with accented characters would only display diamonds.

Changes made from version 9.60 to 9.70:

• Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.

Changes made from version 9.50 to 9.60:

• Fixed an issue which could cause the device to freeze when returning to the watch face.

Changes made from version 9.40 to 9.50:

• Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.4.
• Various fixes and improvements related to Bluetooth smartphone connections.

Changes made from version 9.30 to 9.40:

• Various fixes and improvements related to Activity Tracking.

Changes made from version 9.20 to 9.30:

• Fixed an issue which could cause wellness information to be lost in some cases.
• Fixed an issue in which a cadence value set in a Garmin Connect workout was not displayed correctly on the watch.
• Fixed the ordering of the front and rear gears listing in the sensors settings menu to align with standard industry terminology.
• Added a menu item to sensor settings to trigger a reset of Vector install angles.

Changes made from version 9.10 to 9.20:

• Improved the reliability of detecting ski runs.
• Fixed an issue in which the watch might restart at the end of a ski run.
• Fixed an issue in which a LiveTrack session may not draw tracks correctly.
• Several ConnectIQ improvements.

Changes made from version 8.40 to 9.10:

• Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.4.1 SDK for a list of new features.
• Added support for automatically starting a LiveTrack session at the beginning of an activity if that setting is enabled in Garmin Connect Mobile.

Changes made from version 8.30 to 8.40:

• Fixed an issue that prevented VO2 Max from updating.

Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.30:

• Connect IQ fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.20:

• Refresh Connect IQ watchfaces as soon as they're updated by a phone app.
• Fixed potential activity file corruption by new Connect IQ apps that write data to the activity file.

Changes made from version 7.10 to 8.10:

• Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK. See the Connect IQ 1.3.0 SDK for a list of new features.
• Added support for displaying equipment icons in swim workouts.
• Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 7.10:

• Added Connect IQ 1.2.6 SDK support.
• Improved pool swim distance algorithm.
• Added support for pool swim workouts.
• Added a Multisport Time data field.
• Fixed an issue in which the virtual partner pace could get set to 4:00/mile when switching between activity profiles.
• Fixed an issue in which a footpod could be used for speed and distance in the Bike Indoor profile.
• Various Activity Tracking improvements.
• Various improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:

• Added support for the latest running dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length, and Vertical Ratio (requires a new HRM-Run, the original HRM-Run with sw ver 6.60, or HRM-Tri with sw ver 4.20).
• Improved average stride length calculation.

Changes made from version 5.20 to 6.10:

• Added Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK support. See the Connect IQ 1.2.0 SDK for a list of new features.
• Added support for updating past activities with heart rate data stored in an HRM-Tri strap. This feature can be accessed through the history menu on the watch.
• Added support for using a footpod as the speed source while running.
• Added an option to the Bluetooth menu to disable phone connection alerts.
• Enabled crank length to be viewed and set for all power meters that support a variable crank length.
• Automatically translate some additional custom profile names.
• Reduced the number of sensor connection notifications.
• Improved the distance algorithm for open water swim.
• Fixed a rare issue in which GPS distance would stop accumulating.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when importing some setting files and courses.
• Fixed several issues with calorie computation in pool swim.
• Fixed a couple of issues with Virtual Partner pace and time behind.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 5.20:

• Added HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim support.
• Added Connect IQ 1.1.3 SDK support.
• Added tone-only and vibration-only options to the alarm.
• Added a shortcut for changing the pool size to the shortcuts menu in a pool swim activity.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when uploading an activity to a paired smartphone over Bluetooth.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.20:

• Support Connect IQ 1.1.2 SDK.
• Add support for updating Vector and HRM-Run firmware.
• Improvements to the vertical speed data fields.
• Improvements to ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi reliability.
• Improvements to Connect IQ watch face behavior.
• Files that fail to upload to Garmin Connect over Wi-Fi are no longer continually retried.
• Fixed an issue with connecting to legacy heart rate monitor straps.
• Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a multisport activity was stopped.
• Fixed an issue with distance calculation when open water swim is not the first sport in a multisport activity.
• Fixed a rare issue with language files getting removed when updating over Wi-Fi.
• Various improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

• Fixed an issue with GPS not turning back on when unlocking the watch after it previously timed out during a stopped activity.
• Fixed an issue with incomplete activity files on very long rides when using Vector cycling dynamics.
• Fixed a pool swim pace issue for swims further than 4295m.
• Fixed an activity tracking issue where the auto goal wasn't increased if the watch was off at midnight.
• Fixed an issue with VIRB continuing to run after a workout was stopped.
• Various Connect IQ fixes and stability improvements.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.20:

• Support Connect IQ 1.1.0 apps and widgets. Installed apps can be found in the list of activity profiles. Installed widgets can be found in the Low Power Mode loop by scrolling through the list.
• Support Connect IQ app and widget installation and management through Garmin Express and the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
• Added support for Cycling Dynamics with Vector pedals.
• Added support for Shimano Di2 shifters.
• Added Gesture feature support to Connect IQ Watch Faces.
• Reliability improvements to Bluetooth pairing and maintaining connections with Android devices (Garmin Connect Mobile 2.7.2 or higher required).
• Fixed issue with Activity Tracking data not uploading correctly to Garmin Connect.
• Improvements to ANT+ reliability.
• Improved the behavior of the vertical speed data fields.
• Various improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

• Improvements to activity tracking.
• Improvements to smart notifications.
• Improve footpod calibration.
• Reduce ANT+ sensor connection time and improve connection reliability.
• Improve open water swim GPS track.
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.70:

• Support Connect IQ 1.0.1 watch faces and data fields. The active watch face can be selected in Settings → System → Clock. Up to two Connect IQ data fields can be added to each activity profile in Activity Settings → Data Screens.
• Support Connect IQ watch face and data field installation and management through the Garmin Connect Mobile smartphone app.
• Update Activity Tracking distance and calories in pool and open water swim profiles.
• Improve barometer calibration to eliminate noticeable elevation offsets on some activities.
• Add support for creating ski/snowboard activity profiles. Displays speed, distance, vertical drop, and includes an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line).
• Add customizable map zoom to the map page shortcut menu.
• Add a smart notification mute toggle to the shortcut menu.
• Add a key lock feature to the shortcut menu that prevents accidental button presses.
• Improvements to Bluetooth connection reliability.
• Improvements to Wi-Fi reliability.